The 2008 NFL Draft Day Open Thread -- 2nd Round
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM MDT
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Time for the 2nd Round. What will the Broncos do at #42??
#32 Miami Dolphins -- DE Phillip Merling, Clemson Concerns about Merling's recovery from a sports hernia surgery dropped the talented ACC pass rusher out of the first round. With the first pick of the second round, however, the Dolphins added a big, physical defensive lineman that projects nicely outside to end in the 3-4 alignment.
#33 St Louis Rams -- WR Donnie Avery, Houston Someone could have made a lot of money in betting that Donnie Avery would end up being the first receiver taken in the 2008 draft. Avery lacks the big name of some of the other highly rated receivers, but his stock has been skyrocketing in recent weeks and he fills a clear need as a slot receiver and returner for the Rams.
#34 Washington Redskins -- WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State Once Jim Zorn was hired as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins, it was clear that the club would be adding taller receivers soon. The Redskins probably couldn't have anticipated that Devin Thomas would fall to this point, but in trading down, Washington played the board beautifully.
#35 Kansas City Chiefs -- CB Brandon Flowers With real needs at nearly every position, the Chiefs are in the enjoyable position of being able to take the best player available. With such a run on offensive tackles throughout the first round, the Chiefs shifted their focus to cornerback, adding Flowers, who is viewed by many as one of the toughest and most instinctive corners of the draft.
#36 Green Bay Packers -- WR Jordy Nelson Considering the young talent already on the roster, wide receiver is far from the Packers' greatest need. However, Jordy Nelson has been flying up draft boards all season long and ranked among the hottest prospects in the final weeks. A former walk-on strong safety, Nelson developed into an All-American receiver as a senior and impressed at the Senior Bowl and Combine.
#37 Atlanta Falcons -- ILB Curtis Lofton The Falcons may be a team in transition, but the players they're picking are the types of guys capable of building around. With their first two picks on the offensive side of the ball, middle linebacker Curtis Lofton steps in as a new face for the defense. Instinctive, physical, and athletic, Lofton should make an immediate impact.
#38 Seattle Seahawks -- TE John Carlson, Notre Dame The Seahawks hitched their wagon to the tired legs of Marcus Pollard at tight end last season to very marginal results. In aggressively trading up to get Carlson, the team adds the most NFL-ready tight end of the 2008 draft. What he lacks in upside, Carlson more than makes up for in consistency as a medium range target and inline blocker.
#39 SanFrancisco 49ers -- OG Chilo Rachal, Southern Cal For all of the concern over wide receiver, the 49ers biggest concern remains their offensive line. In Chilo Rachal, the club added an ascending talent capable of filling in some of the holes along their front. Considering Rachal's physicality, Frank Gore may be the happiest 49er after this move.
#40 New Orleans Saints -- CB Tracy Porter, Indiana Trading up to secure Sedrick Ellis did not - in itself - solve the Saints defensive problems. Adding an athlete with Tracy Porter's coverage skills, however, could go a long way in helping the Saints' defensive woes. Porter isn't as physical as scouts would prefer, but he has first round caliber agility and pure speed.
#41 Buffalo Bills -- WR James Hardy, Indiana An obvious area of need for the Bills was addressed with the selection of the 6-5, 217 pound Hardy to play opposite speedy playmaker Lee Evans. Hardy has rare athleticism for such a large receiver and has the strong hands and leaping ability to develop into one of the league's most productive red-zone targets.
#42 Denver Broncos -- WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
#43 Minnesota Vikings -- SS Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State One of the fastest rising prospects over the last few weeks, Johnson was ranked by some clubs as the elite safety in the draft. A dominant player throughout his career at Arkansas State, Johnson was the most impressive safety in workouts, as well. Only questions about his level of competition pushed him this far down the board.
#44 Chicago Bears -- RB Matt Forte, Tulane With concerns regarding the consistency and intensity from Cedric Benson, the Bears added a speed back in Garrett Wolfe last year. In adding a bigger back in Forte with this pick, clearly the pressure is on Benson to step up his production.
#45 Detroit Lions -- OLB Jordan Dizon, Colorado Dizon's size and bulk issues limit him to Cover-2 type of alignments. He is best served outside on the weak side. For all of his physical limitations, 463 tackles indicate he knows how to get to the ball.
#46 Cincinnatti Bengals -- CB Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina Could be considered as a Receiving threat. Simpson has been viewed among the elite receiver prospects throughout the year. Considering the bizarre saga with Chad Johnson, receiver was an area of prime need for the Bengals.
#47 Philadelphia Eagles -- DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame He works from the snap until the whistle on every play. Also, he plays with excellent leverage and is strong for his size. He's much more stout than you would think looking at his measurables.
#48 Washington Redskins -- TE Fred Davis, Southern Cal Chris Cooley doesn't have to look over his shoulder with the selection of Fred Davis, but for Jim Zorn's offense to work effectively, more traditional tight ends were needed. Davis, the Mackey Award winner, has the athleticism to move around, while also holding up at the point of attack as a run blocker.
#49 Philadelphia Eagles -- WR Desean Jackson, California It took a round later than expected, but Philadelphia added the dynamic receiver and returner they've needed throughout Donovan McNabb's entire career. Jackson, blessed with great timed speed and remarkable agility is one of the few receivers capable of making an immediate impact.
#50 Arizona Cardinals -- DE Calais Campbell, Miami If teams focused their film study of Calais Campbell on his sophomore season, he may have been a top 20 selection. In struggling with consistency throughout last season, however, the 6-8, 290 pound Campbell fell into Arizona's lap here. With his talent and size, the Cardinals could be the ones with the last laugh.
#51 Washington Redskins -- WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma If there was any doubt as to how serious the Redskins were in adding size and athleticism to their receiving corps, the questions were answered throughout the second round. Kelly's stock dropped after poor Pro Day workouts and due to concerns about a lingering knee injury. At this point in the draft, however, Kelly was excellent value for the Redskins.
#52 Jacksonville Jaguars -- OLB Quentin Groves, Auburn Jacksonville entered the draft needing a speed rusher. After aggressively moving up to get Derrick Harvey in the first round, the team went to the well again, securing another speedy SEC pass rusher in Groves. There isn't a team in the league that made a greater improvement in their pass rush than the Jaguars via the first day of the draft.
#53 Pittsburgh Steelers -- WR Limas Sweed, Texas Big Ben lobbied for a red-zone target and got one with the Steelers drafting receiver Limas Sweed in the second round. Possessing first round caliber athleticism, Sweed dropped down the board due to concerns about his consistency while at Texas and a wrist injury that marred his senior season. At this point, however, Sweed provided excellent value.
#54 Tennessee Titans -- DE Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan The free agent losses of defensive ends Travis LaBoy and Antwan Odom made pass rusher an area of huge need for the Titans. Jones, a versatile defender capable of helping at end and tackle, helped himself with a solid performance against the nation's elite at the Senior Bowl.
#55 Baltimore Ravens -- RB Ray Rice, Rutgers The John Harbaugh stamp on the Baltimore Ravens was felt through the first two rounds of the 2008 draft as the skill position players for which the team will be built around were added. Rice, while undersized, is among the draft's most physical backs and is very similar to Jacksonville star, Maurice Jones-Drew.
#56 Green Bay Packers -- QB Brian Brohm, Louisville The Packers addressed their need for a backup quarterback with the selection of Brohm in the late second round. Like the player he'll be backing up -- Aaron Rodgers -- Brohm dropped significantly lower than projected. In Green Bay's version of the West Coast Offense, however, Brohm's ability to read defenses and accurately distribute the football makes him a nice fit.
#57 MiamiDolphins -- QB Chadd Henne, Michigan It came a round later than projected, but the Dolphins finally added some competition for John Beck with Chad Henne in the late second round. Some have knocked his composure in the pocket, but Henne is the draft's most talented pure passer. Henne also is the gutty leader Parcells has preferred throughout his career.
#58 Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- WR Dexter Jackson, Appalaichan State Considering that 36 year old Joey Galloway provided the only downfield threat for the Bucs over the past several years, the need was there for a dynamic receiver. In Dexter Jackson, Tampa Bay added a player with a history of stepping up his level of play each time he was challenged -- whether in the upset victory over Michigan, at the Shrine Game, the Senior Bowl, or the Combine, Jackson proved he deserved to be ranked among the elite receivers.
#59 Indianapolis Colts -- C Mike Pollack, Arizona State The run on offensive linemen was predominately reserved to the offensive tackles, but it is indicative of just how talented this year's offensive line prospects were with the Colts using their first and only pick of the draft's top two rounds on an offensive lineman. Pollak entered the year as a late round pick, at best, but improved his stock all season long, solidifying his status as the top pivot with a strong week at the Senior Bowl.
#60 Green Bay Packers -- CB Patrick Lee, Auburn The Packers were expected to address their lack of depth behind aging starters Al Harris and Charles Woodson early and with rising cornerback Patrick Lee, they did so. Lee only emerged as a starter as a senior, but he showed enough in his one season that teams are quite high on his upside. Coming into a situation like Green Bay, where he'll likely be able to sit and learn early, should pay huge dividends in Lee's development.
#61 Dallas Cowboys -- TE Marcellus Bennett, Texas A&M In trading Anthony Fasano to Miami, the Cowboys suddenly found themselves with a hole at the position. Possessing the best combination of size, athleticism, and strength, Martellus Bennett has unique upside among this year's tight end class. Certainly Jason Witten has nothing to worry about as the starter, but in Bennett, the Cowboys have an exciting developmental talent.
#62 New England Patriots -- CB Terrence Wheatley, Colorado The Patriots love speedy, physical defensive backs and in former Colorado corner Terrence Wheatley, they've found another one. Blessed with rare speed and toughness, Wheatley has been able to overcome his lack of prototype size to play well in the Big XII as both a corner and kick returner.
#63 New York Giants -- CB Terrel Thomas, Southern Cal The Giants were able to use their rotation along the defensive line to mask a questionable secondary. The selection of the versatile Thomas -- who has experience at both cornerback and safety -- gives the team a second athletic defensive back from the first day of the draft.
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As I said in the other thread
who had Donnie Avery as first WR taken?
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
KC pick is in
Any last second guesses?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Jon...
always getting schooled by atthehive
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
KC takes a QB! no, another WR
I gotta get a WR pick right…
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess that would be
an endorsement of Brodie Croyle. Which is really funny.
~Uffdah
by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No joke
I’m laughing, about that, but good lawd are they tearing it up.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the way this draft is going
they might be able to take Brian Brohm or Chad Henne in the third round :)
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
they can trade us Derrick Johnson for our fourth rounder. Plz.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak
Chiefs get Brandon Flowers. Another good pick. They really need to knock this crap off.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
DUDE
ESPN is behind
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It is unbelievable
as soon as they get to the 2nd round they start not showing picks. I can understand it later on in the draft, and even later on in the second round, but not the second pick of the second round. Pathetic.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
Kansas City is absolutely pounding it. A++ for them.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Guru was right when he warned about the Chiefs
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
well, you know
They draft to win the game
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahah that was a good video clip
“Atlanta has selected Brett Favor…”
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP
heres the brett favre BS
AND damn commercials
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
A Brett Favre feature coming up. I feel those wings coming back up…
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Green Bay got who?
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WR out of Kansas State
Fast, I believe. That’s all I think I know about him.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Jordy Nelson. The WRs are really all over the board this year, aren’t they?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
according to ESPN
Green bay took Lavitra
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
that made me lol so so hard, sir.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Zap...
I haven’t been around for awhile. Have you calmed down about Clady yet?
Or so I'm told.
by MN Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he beered him out
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, right.
You mentioned it, I immeditately cringed.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm good. Like a good alcoholic
I kill the pain with booze. ;)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 42 is sneaking up pretty quick
Trevor Laws? Dan Connor?
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Laws
would be LAWSOME. Kill me, plz.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about
a trade down in the 2nd if nobody we like is around?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bennett, Laws or Doucet should be available, they are al tough guys
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agh...
Doucet would greatly disappointment me. Laws I like enough, Bennett I love, but I just don’t like the WR position this year. And I’m dying for more picks.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WANT A THIRD ROUNDER
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We have the picks in later rounds to be able to trade
back into the third
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton gone
Darn.
Is Connors still around or did I miss that pick? He would be a best case scenario if he made it to #42.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Connor
is still on the board, 4 picks away from us. Problem is…he has to get past the Saints…then we have to draft him.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't it just a month or two ago...
...that Dan Connors was the #1 LB on the boards?
~Uffdah
by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a potential top 15 pick
I’d really like to see how late risers and late fallers end up doing once they make it to the NFL.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
About...4 months ago
I was advocating Connor in the first, but if we didn’t I thought it was possible he would be a major slider and be around at our second pick. As it is, it looks like I might be close to right. I just don’t think we’ll draft Connor.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, with ejruiz gone...
can I restart my DRAFT PHILLIP WHEELER campaign?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they might get Keller
but Carlson isn’t too bad, either. I don’t think he’ll be great, but he won’t be a monumental bust.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait did they just select a second TE
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
I hope ** ** falls to us! (not gonna curse this)
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
4 asterisks
so clearly you’re hoping for ray RICE. wink
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go run
and take the dog for a quick walk. No doubt Denver will manage to pick before I get back.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Which QB will Denver take?
This is a QB year for them. SHanny has said in the past he likes to draft a QB every other year.
Or so I'm told.
by MN Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Rumor has it
he loved Matt Ryan and discussed a trade with the Rams to move up and take him. Shanny figured he had gotten the Rams to cooperate for a Denver move int he first to grab a QB that he would go back to them and try to again.
....See how easy it is make up rumors?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good options
At this point Connors, Limas Sweed, Ray Rice and Marcus Harrison are all still on the board.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray Rice
without Brian Leonard is not a Ray Rice I like. Harrison is not at all attractive to me, Limas Sweed is a WR, and I really doubt we go LB in the second. (though i would LOVE CONNOR)
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know who to pick
lets grab fred Davis
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
wut u say JonT. Let’s pretend you’re just having a meltdown and you didn’t really say that =p
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sims is really fast, but I love Laws
He’s got great work ethic.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is almost unheard of for a 3-4 down lineman to have over 100 tackles
He is strong, stout and a hard worker.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARGH is right.
They’re going to go WR.
Or so I'm told.
by MN Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Connor is a 3-4 linebacker...does that matter?
I know for linemen it matters…but for linebackers?
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
I’m back…what’d I miss? LOL I just reviewed the picks. Saw Zappa’s first again.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Connor is not a 3-4 linebacker
I saw him at penn State.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm...
That’s what I get for listening to another pundit on TV.
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He played a great 4-3 LB at PSU.
Outside when Poz was in the Middle and he won the Bednarik award at MLB last season.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
noted for his versatility, Connor’s drop is surprising to me, but if New Orleans doesn’t trade for Shockey here, I think Connor is the pick.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints
What I was thinking, I doubt they let him past them even if they added Vilma.
Hopefully they pick up Shockey. :)
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
it’s just strange to see you outside of PurpleRow. It took me a minute to realize it was you, lol.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rachal is probably a good fit for the 9ers,
Interesting tohear that he needs to work harder. Sounds like a typical 9er.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Ellis any one? DE?
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
"Would fit best in a renegade environment like that of the raiders." Pro Football Weekly Draft Guide
Nah, too undisciplined, not a team player.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tracy Porter
whaaaat? The Saints picked a girl? To play CB with the big name free agent with two first names. Quite a defense theyre building.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Is someone talking to me?
Wait, I didn’t go to school at Indiana and my name isn’t Tracy Porter… Never mind.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Millen must have a contagious disease...let's hope he
doesn’t infect anyone at Dove Valley!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laws
Laws is an interesting option as well.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
O LORD HERE WE Go
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
!!!!!!!! Is it too much to hope!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP SAYING HIS NAME
we will pass him if you do
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SERIOUSLY
WE ALL KNOW RAY RICE IS THE PICK. STOP JINXING HIM.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SEXY PICK SEXY PICK
GIVE ME A SEXY PICK! LOL
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go
at least we’ll be able to beat the Cowboys
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
how bout jessica alba
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry...its just been two years since
we’ve had a sexy pick. All linemen last year…
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true.
Over the last two drafts, our last 5 picks have been linemen. Didn’t even realize it.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZAPPA
IS JINXING EVERYONE DONT SAY A NAME
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade back?
Maybe we get a sweet deal to trade back so someone can take a QB.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya, Brohm and Henne are still available, makes sense
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's left
The Packers still want a QB right? But they already picked. Let’s throw out more names
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Rogers
Maybe the Dolphins? Tampa?
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were on the clock
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bills grab Hardy
Now we have a pick of so many guys, it’s crazy. Let’s trade down with someone who wants a QB. What about Minnesota?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
But but
Tarvaris Jackson!!!11 How can you lose??
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm
Naturally.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right
Our turn. Get someone good.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the trade down or out idea
Chicago could go QB at 44 so maybe someone will want to jump ahead of them.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
But who?
I’m looking around at teams and I don’t see Carolina having the ammo to get a deal done, Minnesota is probably too stubbord, Baltimore and ATL are set. I just don’t see where the deal would come from.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is our
best chance to pick up a third rounder….
by denverocks on Apr 26, 2008 5:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is our best chance at kicking ourselves for picking Clady! :P
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
oh for three
Eddie Royal, WR Virginia Tech
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Royal
wtf. I hate this draft.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of a...
I like Royal but not over the other options.
Not a good value pick. :(
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im out i need beer and lots of it
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 5:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Royal?
Ummmhmmm… Great going, Shanny.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Our return game has sucked forever, so I guess we all need to make the
newest Bronco welcome.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah...
where are ye, Ted Sundquist?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GREAT PICK BUT TOO EARLY
I was looking at Royal…he’ll help us a lot on special teams but no NO NO Laws Sims or Connor wouldve been better
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame
Let’s not knock him for our GM’s decisions
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we picked a ROYAL
for his return ability, with DeSean Jackson on the board, I’m going to cry.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Royal looks more powerful than DeSean Jackson...
Steve Smith like even.
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he's pretty good
Beamer ball at VT and he’s a decent WR, so that’ll help on two fronts (hopefully its another young quick wr)
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
*throws hands up*
I have no idea about this draft anymore.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t see much of Royal, but I liked what I saw from DeSean this year. Oh well. Hopefully nobody in the West picks him up.
by giants9107 on Apr 26, 2008 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Styg is burying the videos I am posting. lol
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry bout the spam guys
I’m done posting in fanshots. Consider it site maintenace! :)
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I would much rather see Desean than Royal, just because of his ability at returning and his speed.
by giants9107 on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota just traded up
Why not with us, dammit
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang
Getting one smart/rational pick per draft is apparently the limit.
I liked Royal if we had traded up/down to get him later in the second or in the third but….arg.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I got Minnesota correct, but why it couldn’t get done with us is beyond me.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess what guys
We’re done, not until round three. Well, this sucks. I agree MAD, I would’ve taken him later, but I can’t hate him because our front office made a bad pick :(
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
I hope the front office knew something about Sweed/Jackson that we don’t..
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
That’s what the kid said when the jets busted “I guess the front office knows something about Ken O’ Brien that we don’t” when they took O’Brien instead of Marino lol
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royal over Jackson
For this role (returner and a chance to be a good 3rd receiver) I think I like Royal over Jackson.
Not on potential but on what they will most likely actually do in the NFL.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
THE EAGLES TRADED DOWN AGAIN??
?!!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Pick! Eddie Royal will be good for us...watch! :)
Ryan Clady = BOOOOOOO
Eddie Royal = woohoo
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You're drunk.
lol CLADY’s a great pick you’ll see!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
The more I read/watch video of Clady, the more I’m liking him.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Clady needs to do
is prevent Cutler from constantly being knocked on his rear, and knock some heads belonging to… let’s say… Shawne Merriman. Just as an example.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaah
what’s with the Vikings farming Arkansas State? Tarvaris Jackson, now this kid? Has there ever been an Arkansas State pipeline before?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
None of the reloading season WRs can help
in the return game, so maybe Royal can make a contribution. If not, at least Zappa has a good excuse to knock down a few more foamy ones:)
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot complain
Since I was partially advocating taking a first round CB who could help us in the return game.
As long as Royal is willing to mix it up in the running game and doesn’t fumble when returning, I’ll live with it.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
From a scouting report
On his blocking:
“Gives a solid effort as a stalk blocker. Feisty and physical; won’t back down from a challenge.”
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Special teams
Royal should definitely be a good returner. He also has a chance to be a good receiver.
The first one is very likely the second is going to take time to tell.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am thinking
The plan may be to groom him to replace Stokely in a couple years.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
is Royal the next Darius Watts?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll see.
Yes, I hate this pick.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, let's just say he can catch better than watts
yes? lol I can understand why you hate the PICK, but please don’t hate the PLAYER just yet, it wouldn’t be fair…not his fault. I wanted royal but not this early.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
It’s nothing against Royal. I’m just huge on value, and I can’t imagine teams were burning up the phones saying I WANT EDDIE ROYAL. I hope he produces beyond my wildest imagination. I have no reason to hate the player, lololol. I just think, in terms of value, there was a shortcoming on the part of the organization to properly assess the draft.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about
BOOOO FRONT OFFICE BOOOOO :)
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vikings take a FS, not a QB
Tyrell Johnson from Arkansas State. Guess they wanted to give Jackson company. Tarvaris Jackson, Tyrell Johnson, ICIC.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't we make the trade with the Eagles?
Getting a 2nd and a 4th and still having a good shot at Royal would have been nice.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bears finally go RB
Nab Forte from Tulane.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What I don't get
is they go for a RB after benson was a huge bust last year, but as for Grossman…
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Joron Dizon just go
ahead of Dan Connor?
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy smokes
Wow.
I LOVE Dizon but that one is a hard pick to justify unless Connor just murdered someone last night.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Dizon is great, but I wonder if maybe we start thinking of making a move for Connor.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the idea
But not sure what we have to get it done. I guess we could offer a 4th this year and 2nd next year. I generally don’t like trading away first or second round picks in future years. But the Jets have dibs on our 3rd (even if it is very likely that they won’t end up getting it). So I think we have to give up a 2nd next year if we want to get back into the 2nd round this year.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dizon
I’ve been to every home football game he has played for the Buffs and have watched all the others on TV and the Lions will not regret this pick. What Dizon lacks in size he more then makes up for in instincts, preparation, fundamentals and intensity. Dizon just flat out produces at linebacker and will make a tremendous pro.
by RyanBuff on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The player and the pick
They aren’t the same thing.
Dizon is amazing. He will be good in the pros.
Just an overdraft.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I respectfully disagree...
I know I am a homer, but we’ll see.
by RyanBuff on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royal over Jackson I like
Royal is 20 pounds heavier and Jackson has enormous character issues which play a big factor in today’s NFL. Jackson, from what I’ve heard, also has a very poor work ethic. I was hoping to draft either Trevor Laws or Dajuan Morgan with this pick but Royal should at least cure our woes as far as the return game goes and hopefully contribute some right away at receiver and eventually take over the slot.
by RyanBuff on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad pick, good addition
He reminds me of the Rockies selection of Casey Weathers and Greg Reynolds the last few years – good players, good additions to the organization but bad selections because better players were left on the board. Significantly better (and higher ranked) players.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree....
Do you think he would’ve been around in the 3rd round?
by RyanBuff on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Early?
Maybe early.
Seemed destined for late 2nd, early 3rd.
The difference is that there are other guys who play a position and are returners (either RB/returners, WR/returners or DB/returners) who will probably be there in the 4th round.
They have to be drafting Royal as a wide receiver here for the pick to not be stupid. Marginal receiver + good returner is bad value with this pick.
Of course, D. Williams turned out to be a legit DB and people said the same thing about him when he was drafted.
I like Royal’s chances of being a good receiver as well.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly how I feel.
Good call. We got a good player, but the position at which we got him wasn’t the greatest I guess. I wouldn’t buy any jerseys just yet
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never targeted Royal, but he is the type of WR/returner
I have been lobbying for all season. I have wanted to get a quick, lateral mobility type, like Steve Smith as a compliment to Brandon all season. That body type is usually shorter and stouter than the traditional end zone WR, so I am sure that there is a good place for Royal on our team.
Grooming him to replace Stokely at slot is a good plan, Stokely probably doesn’t have more than 3 seasons left, due to a career featuring many injuries.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royal = Slot Machine :)
He could be our next slot guy though. We’ll see what happens, but i’m sure Colbert and Parker will have every opportunity to do that as well
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
After picking Royal
I don’t think Parker will make the team. And I am thinking that the loser of the D Jackson/K Colbert battle for the #2 spot may be out on the street as well.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now we don't have a third round pick
so the waiting is going to SUCK
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Does the time slot get smaller in the 3rd?
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have the feeling
It’s gonna be a LOOOONG round three either way
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason I thought
it was only rounds 1-2. oh well. lol
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
the waiting would suck just about the same even if we did have a3rd round pick. Rd3 picks got moved to day two this year, as opposed to being on day one, like in previous draft history.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those of you that have not watched these, please do so again
And picture a Steve Smith.
http://www.milehighreport.com/2008/4/26/461362/eddie-royal-wr-virginia-te
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you doing?
lol Mr. hype up my fanposts lol
I’ll watch when I have the time later…More I can do in the third round!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have time now...we're done for the day
the Broncos have done nothing but sit still….
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still watching the rest of the draft
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking about watching my NetFlix movie and checking back every now and then
to see if anything interesting has happened. ;)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
There goes Laws. Eagles got him.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good pick by the Eagles
FINALLY they got a good player, maybe not the type of player they needed or at the position they needed, but at this point i’m gonna try not to focus on WHO’S taken, because that’s one less guy the Broncos could have :(
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they follow it up
with DeSean Jackson
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know a lot of eagles fans
that are angry (one said I will flip a burger if the Eagles take DeSean Jackson) lmao
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do we go now?
We got our return man and a tackle. I say we get our DT at some point, MAYBE a runningback (maybe, next year could be for that instead), but those two are big I guess.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Attention shifted
to the shocking Connor drop as well as the curious fall of the two bigs QBs left on the board.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Henne
he wasn’t supposed to go in the early 2nd anyway, so that’s not TOO much of a surprise. The Vikes not taking a qb shows they’re rollin with Jackson for a little (they may still take one a little later).
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skins pick up TE Davis
Eagles picking again if NFL.com does not lie.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that is actually right
With all the trades, Philly ended up with the 47 and 49
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to keep
most of them straight and the site is sometimes not the quickest on the uptake.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there goes Jackson
to the Iggles.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling
the rest of this day is going to feature “there goes (someone or other) and there goes (this guy)” I don’t want to have to think like that and miss out on guys like that :(
So, ummm…let’s talk broncos? lol
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 5:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine with me.
The Clady pick really annoyed me at first, and the longer it sits in my head, the more and more comfortable I get with it. The Royal pick has been harder to swallow, but I’ve been laying on the couch imagining him in blue and orange running reverses and returning kicks and being our 4th WR. It’s not a bad imagine, really. I think he has talent, and I watched him play a few times at Va Tech, but I dunno. I just feel like we didn’t maximize the draft board like we could have. I think we could have gotten some more value out of it, but we’ll never know what other teams plans were. I mean, Connor is on the board while Dizon is in Detroit already. Who would have thought, eh? And the kid from Houston being the first WR, it’s just been a chaotic second round.
But something bad sticks with me about the Royal pick.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt similarly last year
when they traded up to get Jarvis Moss, especially since it led to them having to make another trade to get Marcus Thomas which led us to have no 3rd this year (which may have been what we needed to move up and grab Ellis). As I mentioned earlier, if these guys all turn out to be productive, nobody will remember that they went “too high”. But at the same time if you could have gotten the same players plus another pick or two, it is a bit disappointing not to get the extras.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson
Glad the Broncos passed on him.
Unbelievable talent but he sure doesn’t inspire confidence in his ability to maximize it.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
If we’re going to take a WR, I want Bennett.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
I meant to say “another WR.”
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royal is going to be good people!
cheer up!!!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not as down on the Royal pick as others
But this has been a disappointing draft and I’d liked to have seen us nab Bennett.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was high on Bennett too until recently...
felt he was a 3rd rounder…I wanted Dexter Jackson in the 4th. better value i thought. :)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calais Campbell to AZ
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought he was overrated, anyway.
Don’t mind him off the board. Connor would be good for pretty much any team here on out.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calmed down
It is hard not to like Royal a lot.
I would have prefered a few of the other available players but Royal is a good pick-up and a pretty safe bet – as far as receivers go.
The videos that Zappa linked show interesting things for those of us who didn’t watch Va Tech much the last few years.
For a speed guy I like the way that Royal turned upfield and kicked in the afterburners both after the catch and on returns – rather than dancing around or trying to outrun people to the outside.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
He’s got great talent and I wanted to get him later…the question that everyone’s been asking and will ask though, is: would he have been there a little later?
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only matters now
Once they start playing the games that won’t matter much.
It wasn’t a huge overdraft so if he produces like they expect that he will this will all be forgotten by the time that next year’s draft rolls around.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh i know
I want them to get playing now!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
RMN take
From the end of the RMN blog post about Royal:
“Really decisive in the return game, finds the seam and hits it.”
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's definitely good on special teams
from the VT games I was able to watch.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royal has a good attitude too
team player…yada yada. This was a good pick. :)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correction: GOOD PLAYER
Only because I want a third round pick too lol
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
We have 6 picks left. I’m assuming we have to get a DT for sure. What other positions do you think we’ll try to get?
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Frank Okam from Texas a little later? We've gone TX before
Maybe another linemen later (who knows)? Maybe a Punter or Kicker? lol
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha a kicker..
Who’s kicking this year again?
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
I really like him as a kicker.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Only made 67% of his kicks last year, but from what I watched of him thsi year, he has a very strong leg.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
three of his missed kicks were in a rivalry game against Oregon with ridiculous gusting winds that not many kickers would have excelled in. No major excuse, and I’m not typically one to look up a lot of numbers, but if memory serves, some of those missed kicks had….interesting circumstances.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serna
Isn’t the general opinion that he will hit the free agent market? Hard to pass on a guy with that type of college pedigree if he makes it to round 7 or as a free agent.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yes
He is ticketed for late, but I figure, hey, if Shanny is willing to waste a pick on effing Paul Ernster, why not Serna?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last name begins with a P lmao
With Elam gone it’s not important i know the kicker
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assume
you are thinking of Prater.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Which kicking job does he do again? lol Thanks for reminding me.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow
I forgot we had 6 picks left. I’m sure we can get someone good, but it seems like we have late picks…and you know, those guys usually aren’t as good. It’s just a bummer.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I just can’t duck the feeling that we didn’t do as well as we could have, no matter how many Royal highlights I watch : [
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only reason I am not that disappointed
Is that I was not that excited about the prospects in this year’s draft. Last year, there were quite a few guys I really liked for Denver in the first round and a bunch of other players for later on. This year, there was Sedrick Ellis. Other than him, there was just not anybody who jumped out at me. So my expectations were quite low heading into day. And things have turned out the way I expected.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once Ellis was nabbed that early
it was tough to think Denver could’ve traded up…i’m still happy with the safe pick he seems like a good guy.
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth round
Actually, we have two fourth round picks which is a nice change.
The top of the fourth round usually has a handful of tantalizing players who somehow missed being taken on the first day.
Now that the third round, rather than the fourth starts off the second day I don’t know how things will change.
Probably increase the chances of players slipping later into the 4th round now that teams don’t have overnight to reorder draft boards.
I was hoping for us to take a returner and a running back (whoever slipped) in the fourth. I just don’t know if there will be good DTs left at that point though.
by MADness on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we'll get that RB that we're good at getting in the late rounds
Watch for Frank Okam as well…Sims and/or Moore will probably be gone by then unfortunately
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's alright
We still have a GREAT team and look forward to a GREAT season and a Monday Night OWNAGE fest!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Appreciate the optimism
but there are still significant holes we really need to address…
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
we’re fine lol
We need help on both lines even though we took a tackle in round one. DT, DE, OG, OT, C?
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skins go WR as well
to take Kelly from Oklahoma.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
so the skins took
WRs Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly and TE Fred Davis. Wow.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like us last year
with 3 d-line and an OT.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but the skins already have
Cooley at TE and Randle El and Santana Moss at WR. Not the greatest of WR, but the cupboard was not bare either.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Think how many they have! lol They can come out with 8 wr sets including tight ends :)
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
so can Denver right now
Especially if you throw in Eddie Royal.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOADIN UP
On wide receivers and in the passing game to try and fight Pacman and the good secondaries that are developing in the NFC East
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking more and more
like Jacksonville will be a beast this season.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We could trade back into the third
We have 2 4ths…do we have 2 5ths too? No 1 5th, 2 6ths and 27ths
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What's hillarious is
No wide receivers go in round one, but in this past round 200000 have been packed into a few picks
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Steelers take Sweed
to keep it up.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Sweed...which we had taken him
...but Eddie royal isn’t too bad
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 of 22
picks in the second round were WR
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as were 0 of 31 in the first :)
Very nice! And Donnie Avery of all players was the first WR taken!
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who suggested
that Millen had something contagious? ;)
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
So they decided NOT to take a wr in the first
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's friggin' hot today...
summers in Sacramento blow. I am not looking forward to August 30+ days of 100+. sigh.
Our first 100 degree day usually comes in May…woohoo. :(
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
here, too.
But the humidity here is typically over 90 percent. I dunno how Sacremento’s is, but aghghghgh it’s suffocating here.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a dry, we'll bake you from the inside out heat.
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the hottest day I remember was back in 1988 two
hours north of Sacramento in my home town…it was 122 degrees. I remember cooking an egg on the street with my buddy before going back inside to hide from the evil sun. ;)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're getting
a POURING RAIN STORM
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's getting cold here
Was actually shivering a bit while walking the dog in a T-shirt and jeans.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we had an awesome thunderstorm last night
so today the humidity exploded.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the rain...lucky
i am in a tank top and sweating
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here in Homer, Alaska we got a surprise hit of snow
Yesterday all the snow had melted off, but woke up to about 4-5 inches of wet snow. It is all melting now, so no problem.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lucky. I am furry, so the cold suits me more than heat...
my wife on the other hand prefers the heat, so guess where I live? lmao
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't remember which comedian
it was who said:
Life is full of compromise. My wife wanted to get a dog. I didn’t. So we compromised and got a dog.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
d'oh. distracted by the draft
That should have started as “Marriage is full of compromise”. Makes it a bit funnier.
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snow in alaska? :-o
Must be nice :)
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anchorage must have got a foot of snow yesterday.
A big surprise, but the skiers and snowmachiners were happy.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
snow
I had 18” at the house last night and another 6 this morning with more to come.
I wish my sig was as cool as Styg's.
by firstfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Firstfan! Welcome to the party...I'm
about to leave though. getting woozy.
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor styg...
I wish I could lend him my 80 wpm…well about 55 now. I lose about 5 wpm per beer.
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess he will be okay in a WC offense
But it seems like a lot of teams didn’t think he was all that special.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!!
I FINALLY got one right…I said Colt Brennen might go to GB…wasn’t Colt, but it was a QB!!! :D YEAH! I finally did it!!! lol
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a pat on the back now
Thanks! :)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave myself
a pat on the back after Dustin Keller was drafted. That was my one shining moment.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was half right...
I’ll take that!!! lol
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect Brennan
may fall to the 49ers in later rounds, either that or the Titans, as both head coaches seemed very impressed with him. Brennan’s gunslinger style could have worked ala Favre in the Bay, but I imagine it might be a jolt going from Hawaii to Wisconsin, at least temperature-wise…
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol wow, you have to stretch it THAT much?
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third QB picked
Brohm to the Packers.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I love your sig...
please just make it stop!!! Shanny, you kill me!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Henne to Miami
This just got very, very interesting. And Dan Connor still on the board.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Back-to-back QB drafts
Dolphins get Henne. Nice pickup at QB for late second round.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just surpassed 200 comments today. yikes!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I spam in spurts...so its no harm, no foul. :)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you check that?
I have to be one of the top posters today. I’ve been all over this board.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
he takes pride in that ! Congrats though lol
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily pride
just curious as to how many posts I have, lol. I’m a total stats junky. Blame my baseball fandom.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno...I know I was under 1000 total posts this morning
and I got 1150 now…so I gotta be close to some sort of milestone for the day. :P
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shanny will not pull the trigger...
he is going to stand pat and draft NINE guys. Good for him!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
DONT MENTION CONNOR
lol i hope he goes to a good team
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the kid
and think he’s talented. I just hope he doesn’t land in the AFC =D
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to all the Penn State games
this season and i LOVE the guy…the only reason i didnt want him mentioned is the fact that every mention of him i think of him NOT going to Denver when he possibly could have
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I know it. I just don’t think it’s gonna happen. Shanny has never, ever, ever, not once, done the thing I wanted him to do.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I know its not gonna happen thats why I’m sad…it couldve happened in the second is what I was going for
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Shanny trades up and nabs him
Good value!
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We certainly
have enough later picks to be able to trade into the 3rd
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is my hope!!
But the sickening feeling in my stomach says he wont…then it again it could be something else. :)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Yeah, getting Connor would make me feel pretty good about this draft overall.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I’d just feel good. I’m kinda sad some people aren’t warmed up to clady
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats because Clady's online screen name is
George Foster II
by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
There goes our jacksons from the post
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
GARGH
well at least we werent the only crazy ones in the draft
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
We’re not that crazy compared to what others did, I posted a few points in the fanposts section…feel free to comment so I can add some more funny drafting scenarios and selections
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DT's
I like have all those 4th and 6th and 7th picks. Maybe we can pick up one of R8erH8ter’s value picks like Rubin or Bryant.
I wish my sig was as cool as Styg's.
by firstfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
There still some hangin around
but with the way the draft has gone so far, I’m very interested in seeing what Shanny has in store.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, heading out to find some dinner
See y’all tomorrow (although perhaps not at 9 am sharp)
by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Colts get their first pick of the draft
after trading their first-rounder to the Niners. Interested to see who they get.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Pollack
Sorry Zapster, another guy you liked is off the board =[
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol Colts were funny
They had virtually like .2 needs this off-season but they did need some linemen so it all worked out
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SAY IT
JINX THE HELL OUT OF EM
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It jinxes US !
By the way, did Sims go yet or Moore? That could be a miss in DTs…
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE PATS
AND CONNOR ARE A PERFECT FIT. HE WILL REPLACE VRABEL AND BRUSCHI ALL AT ONCE AND HELP UNVEIL THE NEW 10 MAN DEFENSE BECAUSE THEYRE THE PATS AND THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they take him?
I’m glad he went to a good team if he did
by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cowboys are about to pick
and then the Pats. So no, we don’t know yet.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their pick is next.
Dallas is picking now, and they took…Martellus Bennett…who I watched in High School.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
back of the show
“Wake me up when september ends” playing. It is kind of how I feel
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Pats are now on the clock
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And they will pick
5 guys and throw the finger to Goodell
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If our guy can make it out of today
we HAVE to trade up to get into the 3rd round..
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really cool
on a personal level. Bennett is the first player I ever watched in high school (his team got killed by my high school, haha) get drafted into the NFL. An awesome moment for me.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NE
picks Terrence Wheatley. Wow. Reach.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
little bit ha ha
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 Rounds too high!
It’s ridiculous. Do they really see him as a second rounder, or are they just arrogant?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheatley sounds like a blazer, probably a good fit for
going against Ted Ginn and Lee Evans.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll look good
chasing them from behind. Fast, but lacks refined cover skills.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er
Another Buff gets drafted, that is.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Connor is still on the board
Trade into the third round, Shanny. Now.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
How about
a 4th and a 5th to the Giants for Connor right now.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pull the tirgger
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants Select
Hit Contract on Bellichick
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Noooo
that’s the Jets first pick tomorrow.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They pick up the contract on Brady
Davis to the Hall!
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been drooling over Connor for a couple hours now
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have been drooling over him
since halfway through the college season.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first day of the draft
ends after the second round now, right? If so, the Giants pick will do it for today.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Another USC player?
I just am not that impressed with the PAC 10 in recent years.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrell Thomas of USC
is picked by NYG to close out Day 1.
Just make it stop.
by Silverblood on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to go find another excuse to not work around the house.
So long, this was a lot of fun and look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. what time does the draft start tomorrow?
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
10am eastern
I’ll be here at 9:30. When I say this is my Christmas, I’m not kidding at all. Haha. See you round the threads.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like 6:00 Alaska time,
good thing I am a morning person. Actually, since we didn’t get Trevor Laws, I am mourning.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrelle Thomas
blech. I don’t care much about the Giants, so the pick doesn’t bother me. Just another player I never wanted going to a team that could have used players I DID want.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright everybody
I’m out. Thanks for a great day of chatting, this was fantastic.
by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great fun today
Looking forward to a hopefully equally exciting day tomorrow. It’s where we get the real meat of the team, so let’s have a solid Day 2.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Im verypleased..
I hope today is a good day again. Im a Phin fan, and we hit the grand slam on Saturday, I hope the ol’ senile man does good again on Sunday. After a worthless FA period (except Smiley), he did great. I hope we can get multi thirds for our #1, but if not, get Pat Sims!
by LithoMan on Apr 27, 2008 5:54 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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