2008 NFL Draft 5th Round Open Thread
Here we go, we have two picks in this round. Who are we taking?
1.(136) Detroit Lions - WR Kenneth Moore, Wake Forest
2.(137) Minnesota Vikings - QB John David Booty, Southern Cal
3.(138) Atlanta Falcons - OLB Robert James, Arizona State
4.(139) Denver Broncos - RB Ryan Torian, Arizona State
5.(140) Kansas City Chiefs - CB Brandon Carr, Grand Valley State
6.(141) Carolina Panthers - TE Gary Barnidge, Louisville
7.(142) Chicago Bears - CB Zackary Bowman, Nebraska
8.(143) Dallas Cowboys - CB Orlando Scandrick, Boise State
9.(144) New Orleans Saints - DT DeMario Pressley, North Carolina State
10.(145) Cincinnati Bengals - DT Jason Shirley, Fresno State
11.(146) Detroit Lions - FB Jerome Felton, Furman
12.(147) Buffalo Bills - OLB Alvin Bowen, Iowa State
13.(148) Denver Broncos - DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
14.(149) Arizona Cardinals - RB Tim Hightower, Richmond
15.(150) Green Bay Packers - OT Breno Giacomini, Louisville
16.(151) Houston Texans - DT Frank Okam, Texas
17.(152) Minnesota Vikings - DT Letroy Guion, Florida State
18.(153) New England Patriots - WR Matt Slater, UCLA
19.(154) Atlanta Falcons - OLB Kroy Biermann, Montana
20.(155) Jacksonville Jaguars - OLB Thomas Williams, Southern Cal
21.(156) Pittsburgh Steelers - QB Dennis Dixon, Oregon
22.(157) St. Louis Rams - OG Roy Schuening, Oregon State
23.(158) Chicago Bears - TE Kellen Davis, Michigan State
24.(159) Jacksonville Jaguars - CB Trae Williams, South Florida
25.(160) Tampa Bay Bucs - QB Josh Johnson, San Diego
26.(161) Indianapolis Colts - OLB Marcus Howard, Georgia
27.(162) New York Jets - QB Erik Ainge, Tennessee
28.(163) Seattle Seahawks - FB Owen Schmitt, West Virginia
29.(164) New Orleans Saints - OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska
30.(165) New York Giants - ILB Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt
31.(166) San Diego Chargers - RB Marcus Thomas, Texas El-Paso
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DT Please!
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Broncos on the clock . . .
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
4th pick this round
coming up quick!
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 11:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea who this guy is
Ryan Torlan??
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
AZ State
Typical Denver type pick. North/South runner with a one-cut mentality. Has good potential in terms of blitz pickup. Is slower than every LB we have and as injury concerns.
As in, you don’t wanna know who he is.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
A DT next time? I give up. I’ll just stop hoping and watch who we pick up.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 11:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Torain "runs hard between the tackles" PFW
Sounds like another Mike Bell type, which is probably a good thing, but CAN HE STOP THE RUN????
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 11:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He missed the end of last season, having
surgery in October after a Lisfranc injury.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 11:54 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I Give Up.
These last two picks have been ridiculous…
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 11:54 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
....
First & Second Picks = A
Third Pick = C
Fourth Pick = D
Fifth Pick = F
What is going on with Shanny today? I still am holding out hope for Xavier Omon
by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 11:55 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
From a preason Yahoo article on senior RBs
Ryan Torian, Arizona State – A big, physical runner who gained more than 1,200 yards as a junior after coming from Butler (Kansas) CC. Torian lacks breakaway speed but is able to punish defenders and fight through initial contact in order to gain additional yardage.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 11:55 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
pick a flippin DT already
Okam is on the board, what is shanny doing? for crying out loud we dont need a RB
by The Villyn on Apr 27, 2008 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And from NFL.com
The former junior college transfer had as great an impact in two seasons as any running back in ASU history. A tough runner who is rarely brought down on first contact, he often hits defenders harder than they hit him. Torain combines speed, strength, agility and soft hands and would likely have been vying for All-American honors as a senior, but was sidetracked at midseason by a fractured toe that required surgery.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
this is Shannys way of forcing a firing?
I freely admit to NOT being the smartest guy when it comes to drafting…BUT…
Hasn’t there been a S or ILB out there over these last two picks that could have helped???
by comedian on Apr 27, 2008 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
relax
I think the Broncos feel with trading for Robertson was filling a need for DT. Plus the upside for Thomas is great, as long as he can stay clean. Nobody really knows what these last picks will do in April. Plus remember before everyone complains about the RB, Mike Anderson was a 4th round pick that came from Utah after the USMC and TD was a 6th.
Get off the late round DT there is rally none that will start or have a major impact this year
by broncfanstuckinsd on Apr 27, 2008 11:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson was a 6th
just for the record. Olandis Gary was in the 4th.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh ya thqts right
sometimes its hard to remember all teh running backs coming thru here that keeps getting 1000 yards
by broncfanstuckinsd on Apr 27, 2008 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
shanny is the soup nazi
NO DT FOR YOU!!! NEXT!!!
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 11:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Have another pick
coming right up. I think I have no thoughts left on who we might pick.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 11:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be willing to bet good money
on us drafting a TE or something we have absolutely no need for.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
then it will clearly be a QB
Josh Johnson, welcome to Denver :)
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked TE
had it been Jacob Tamme. The guys I want have no chance of being Broncos…because I want them They’ve never ever ever ever taken the guy I liked.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm
Projected by TSN as a 7th rounder.
He’s a power runner (which I like for us with our current depth chart), but oddly he’s not a one cut runner. He is listed as having patience (which might allow him to be coached into the role), but he slows too much on turns and doesn’t recover speed.
Also not good at catching. Am reading mixed reviews on different sites about his ability to pass block, ranging from GREAT to INCAPABLE.
All sites agree he is a punisher and an inside runner. Short distance specialist? Perhaps the RB’s position coach sees something he can fix (you CAN develop a patient player into a one cut).
Considering this is the fifth round, he gets a break in my grade. But I’m still not thrilled. “C”
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 11:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
MattR
My scouting reports say this guys sucks, but it sounds like he was a beast at ASU. Maybe we should all take a deep breath and give this kid a break.
Is everyone reading Matt’s comments? Over 1000 yards, dominating on the run, etc? This ma be a clever sleeper pick after all.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
your optimism
is your downfall.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I find your lack of faith disturbing", Darth Vader
Well, I DO think the Williams pick was downright bad. And I only give Lich a “C”.
So far, I’m holding this Torian guy as a “C” until I know more either way. It sounds like his measurable traits suck, but his onfield performance has been solid.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for catching that refence
and I suupose your way of looking at it make sense. Some players suck at testing and practice, but play well on the field, and others (Daius Watts) are the opposite.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints move up
and get Pressley.
sigh
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Elvis has left the building
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine if we had
Elvis Dumervil and that Pressley guy both on one D-line… weird.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the West Virginia linemates
Dingle and Berry
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've got Elvis
so we couldn’t have Pressley lining up next to him.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then, can Lisa stop the run?
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
She'd love me if she knew me!
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, do you stop your feet on contact?
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhm, purely in context of course...
...and it IS a Leslie Nielson movie reference (this one from Police Squad), and it IS a taxidermy reference, but it’s the “nice beaver”.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
please draft okam...
please!!!
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not joking...
...and stop calling me Shirley!
By the way, “Have you ever been in a Turkish prison camp?”
lol
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or when Scraps jumps on your leg and...
...well, I think that’s about enough of that.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow
at least we aren’t Lions fans. Drafting a Furman FB in the Fifth Round? Oh lawd.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
old movies
and upsettedness.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm just in time for that Denver pick correct?
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 12:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
one pick too early
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just
as soon as the Bills make a selection.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're up!
here we go… cross your fingers!!
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon
take someone I’ve heard of. That’s all I am asking for with this pick
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
Some idiot raiders fan just said McFadden is gonna take them to the promised land
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
wow!
VT strong this year…
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
last year it was a double Texas, now its a double Va Tech :)
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and double Florida
triple when you count Steven Harris
Can’t complain about this pick. Not the DT I wanted, but at this point I will assume Denver knows which one fits their needs best.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
usually stong VT
is Atlanta’s way to draft. the only players they take come from the south, and usually from Virginia colleges.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
COLON POWELL
an old politician?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue the Handel's Messiah music...
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish I knew who this guy was...
We have better get Xavier Omon in the 6th dammit
by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good run stuffer
with pass rush potential. Hmmm
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlton Powell
Seems to be a good pickup this late.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
am I the only one who is actually pining for a kicker AND a punter?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
you are not alone
But I think they should be our 7ths.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll pine
for a Jeff Francis win today, thank you very much!
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errr
it seems as if we’re equally as likely to get what we want =/
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially
when the Broncos have gone out of their way today to bolster the special teams.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too!
me wants some new feet drafted
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Powell sounds like a good run stuffer
based on that article, anyway. VT’s D was dominant, and I saw a lot of them living here in Florida.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Some absolutely useless career notes about Powell from NFL.com
Powell is the only active defensive tackle in the Division 1-A collegiate ranks to have held the opponent to minus yardage rushing during his career (106 plays for losses of 13 yards)...The only time an opponent registered a rushing attempt for more than 10 yards vs. Powell came on a 13-yard gain by Virginia’s Mikell Simpson in 2007…Only four times during his 104 career tackles has the opposition managed to register a first down on that play.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My Grades So Far.
#42 – Eddie Royal, WR/KR, Virginia Tech: B+
#108 – Kory Lichtensteiger, C, Bowling Green: B
#119 – Jack Williams, CB, Kent State: D
#139 – Ryan Torrain, RB, Arizona State: C-
#148 – Carlton Powell, DT, Virginia Tech: B
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 12:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds about right to me.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it.
Though I would say Lich is a B- because of Justice being on the board. Yes, I am still bummed.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
I really wanted TommyNalen2
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justice.
Would have been a B+, but Lich is real close.
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is justice still on the board?
I know we don’t need to draft him now, but is he?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lich . . .
Reminds me of this:

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell...
...is that?
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lich,
a boss enemy from Final Fantasy I.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's actually
a boss in a lot of games. Guild Wars being my prime example.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You make me want to play Castlevania.
I love the Medusa fight.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN YOU, HOUSTON!!
Okam is a Bronco… just a version 2 Bronco… from Houston.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank Okam to the Texans
nice pick Kubiak
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Texans
take Okam. Good pick.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My grades
Clady, A
Royal, B
Lich, C
Williams, D
Torain, C
Powell, C+/B-
Overall, around a C+
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by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The only guy we disgree on by more than a third of a grade is Lickthattiger, so we’re pretty close. I wonder what you’d give Justice at that spot, because I really do think they’re quite similar players.
My Overall Grade: B-/C+ (I weight the top rounds more heavily)
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justice would have been a straight "B"
...taking into account the round, value, ability, etc.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we officially have a run
on crappy DTs. That makes 5 in 9 picks.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Crappy runs in any position are the worst kind.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ewwwww
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
did the Patriots
draft anyone? I didn’t see a name on the screen, what just happened?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Matthew Slater, WR, UCLA
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Son of
NFL great Jackie Slater.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nevermind
I see they got what they needed… a wide reciever.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was Matthew Slater
a WR from UCLA
;)
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY!
It’s a long shot, but Rubin is still left. He’s rated #1 against the run (that’s higher than Dorsey folks). He’s the steal Styg was talking about some weeks ago.
In my book, all would be forgiven if we grabbed him.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
what can we trade to move into the next pick for this guy?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point...
...as bad as I want a DT to ensure the ability of the entire defense, I would give up our 6th and both 7ths. Our other positions of need are pretty much taken care of.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Apr 27, 2008 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it worth
possibly missing out on the best P and K?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons get Bierman @ DE from the Big Sky
Now is when the small school prospects get some attention and the proficiency of scouting staffs will be determined.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hart
is still on the board as well.
Or so I'm told.
by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What the #@!!@#$??
I sleep in, wake up, go straight to MHR, and find we drafted a corner/special teams and a RB?? What the heck?
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
you jinxed us
good job. clearly Shanahan did this to punish those of us who slept in.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steelers
take Dennis Dixon. Maybe he should give baseball a little more thought.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't he
really bad with the Braves minors a couple years ago?
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was his first
time playing baseball since high school. Can’t write him off yet.
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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, true
That guy’s athletic if nothing else
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
they could try
him in another position. He’s s peedy mother f**ker.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of baseball
I really want to punch Nate McLouth and his 3 HR the past game and a half. He is gonna cost me a game in my two week, head to head fantasy league.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha are you serious
I’m getting crushed by him this week too.
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I needed a good game from Beckett
Which it looks like I am getting. Although he still needs to get the win.
But McLouth’s outburst means I need someone on my team to match him this afternoon or I have no shot. Sadly, I hae the non-Pacman Adam Jones in my lineup this week. (It’ll be Curtis Granderson next week)
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curtis is killing it
Didn’t Adam have a good game earlier in the week? Possibly I dreamed it with all this Adam Jones news flying around.
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had A good game
He is actually hitting OK, but no HR, RBI, runs.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sucks.
Maybe they should move him to pitcher. I’ve heard he’s got a 100 mph fastball
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, he's young
and the O’s (who are my team) suck right now but have some young talent. When he is hitting #3 in that lineup in two years he will be a stud (and I am in a keeper league)
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Titans on the clock, hope they get a WR
Their priority needs to be on someone who can catch errant passes – or – block downfield when VY takes off on his all too common runs.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
They Did.
Lavelle hawkins, WR, Cal a while back.
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless, they need more WRs.
VY needs all the help they can get him.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
they need
guys like Hines Ward, who can block like the best TEs. Or, maybe they need a traditional QB… I really don’t like these speedy, strong arm, no accuracy, wierd-throwing QBs.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a purist for throwing motions, I am revulsed by side armers
Colt Brennan’s throwing motion makes me sick. Pure street ball.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh, didn't see the trade coming (Redskins)
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and then another trade to the rams.
who take Toy Schuening, OG Oregon State
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aghh
I really liked him, too.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some talking head just defended the Talib 1st round pick
Said he had 13 picks in his career. So did our J Williams, course that was in 4 seasons vs. 3.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
J Williams also had 5 Forced Fumbles in 06.
That is a higher one year total than any other CB listed in the PFW draft guide had in the last 4 years. Very interesting.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope he can
force some from Darren Sproles and whoever the Chiefs and Raiders use for KRs this season…
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's just me
but I thought Talib’s value was too inflated by his last season. I watched him play the year before this one, and he wasn’t nearly as good.
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordy Nelson schooled him
Talib better hope Tampa doesn’t play GB soon.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
as much as I dislike ESPN, Todd McShay was saying Talib is overrated. He got beat too many times by Jordy Nelson.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Powell:
Compares To: DEWAYNE ROBERTSON-New York Jets…Both of these players rely on suddenness and brute strength to gain advantage. Powell is a dominant run stuffer who does a fine job of handling double-team blocks. He needs to improve his lateral range to be more effective when chasing down plays and must use his hands better to protect himself from low blocks. But when he locks on to a blocker, he will quickly shed. Where he excels is clogging the rush lanes, as when he keeps his pads down, lead blockers are soon to be pushed back through the hole. For a team using the “under tackle” position, Powell is the perfect fit.
We must think Robertson is a perfect fit in our system…
by jack_ on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It'd be great to get Roberston, too
so we could just shut down the run whenever we wanted.
Oh, wait…
Here’s lookin at you, LT!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, who's playing for us at guard next year again?
Shanny’s building up the tackle position, but what are doing at guard again if Kuper’s moving outside now? We do have to stop guys like Dorsey still at DT.
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 12:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Lichtenwho is also eligible to play both Guard positions
His versatility is a big plus.
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My quick depth chart
LT – Clady
LG – Holland
C – Nalen
RG – Hamilton
RT – Pears
R Harris as the backup tackle who fights for RT time.
C Kuper is the backup guard
C Wiegmann is the backup center.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT ABOUT HERR LICHTENSTEIGER!!!! YEAHHHHHH
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
practice squad this year
fighting to start next year when nalen retires.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh....
Josh Johnson, QB from San Diego just got drafted by TB. ESPN then informed me that via it’s bottomline that he has allowed 8.5 sacks the last two years, had 50 straight starts, and was a 2007 1st Team All Pac-10.
What???
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 12:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbeknownst to many
the Pac-10 actually has 11 teams!
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
apparently he’s now an o-lineman… from the Pac-10
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew he was an athlete
but he can play in two conferences at once and can give up sacks on himself because he missed his blocking assignment. That’s amazing!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your
New York Jets starting quarterback at some point in 2008: Erik Ainge!
"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 12:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
Erik Ainge, I guy I REALLY like, is going to the Jets. They need a QB, and I REALLY hope he’s good for them.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and another I love!
Owen Schmidt of WVU is now a Seahawk. I perfer not to draft FBs, but that guy could play any position including punter.
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not as well
as my guy Drago. Omnomnomnom.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am all for taking another ND guy
Denver has to lead the league in players who played college in North Dakota.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey. Nate McLouth grounded out
And yeah, I liked Schmitt too. He was one of my 40 players, which still has 18 names remaining (5 are K or P)
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Care to share?
The list?
Please check out my blog at http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/ , now redesigned and recommited!
by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We just can't
get enough of this stuff, can we?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw I should've came up with a player list myself
lol please share your list then your guys will be sure not to be selected by denver! :)
by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goff is gone
further opening the door for the kicking game…
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Another One
We let go…
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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel I need to ask
though this may not make much sense if it doesn’t apply…
/b/?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh lawdy.
"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
"omnomnomnom"
and “brace for epic”
"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I say omnomnom a lot when I want something. I didn’t think I’d ever run into someone of that ilk here, so I didn’t think it was a big deal. What about you?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh never would've
thought I’d meet one at MHR. Of all the places…
"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh. i feel like I am reading Spanish
I have a vague idea of what’s going on, but don’t know the details.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
here are some
Punters were Durant Brooks and Drago
Kickers are Taylor Mehlaff, Alex Serna and Art Carmody (although I am not completely sold on Carmody and could go Coutu or Ito)
Mike Hart at RB, Peyton Hillis at FB, Erin Henderson or Ali Highsmith at LB
A Rubin and Nick Hayden at DT, Cameron Colvin at WR
Safeties – Jamar Adams, Caleb Campbell, Simeon Castillo, Corey Lynch, Marcus Griffin
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
no Hussain Abdullah?
"I could never quite get the hang f Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like
Serna and Coutu since I’ve seen those guys play a lot
by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, the Chargers just drafted Marcus Thomas
That does not seem fair.
by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What did I miss?
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
6-7th round thread opened...
the home stretch. Xavier Omon is still on the board. ;)
by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for chores, back in a bit
Let me know when the run on punters starts :)
by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs








































