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2008 NFL Draft 6th & 7th Rounds - Open Thread

Onto the 6th round!  Is this where we draft a kicker?  I am still hoping against hope for Xavier Omon!

 

Round 6

1.(167) Dallas Cowboys - DE Erik Walden, Middle Tennessee State

2.(168) Washington Redskins - P Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech

3.(169) Oakland Raiders - TE Trevor Scott, Buffalo

4.(170) Kansas City Chiefs - OT Barry Richardson, Clemson

5.(171) New York Jets - WR Marcus Henry, Kansas

6.(172) Atlanta Falcons - RB Thomas Brown, Georgia

7.(173) Houston Texans - S Dominque Barber, Minnesota

8.(174) San Francisco 49ers - WR Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech

9.(175) Tampa Bay Bucs - ILB Geno Hayes, Florida State

10.(176) Miami Dolphins - RB Jalen Parmele, Toledo

11.(177) Cincinnati Bengals - FS Corey Lynch, Appalachian State

12.(178) New Orleans Saints - K Taylor Mehlhaff, Wisconsin

13.(179) Buffalo Bills - RB Xavier Omon, Northwest Missouri State

14.(180) Washington Redskins - DB Kareem Moore, Nicholls State

15.(181) Carolina Panthers - DT Nick Hayden, Wisconsin

16.(182) Kansas City Chiefs - WR Kevin Robinson, Utah State

17.(183) Denver Broncos - OLB Spencer Larsen, Arizona

18.(184) Philadelphia Eagles - OT Mike Gibson, California

19.(185) Arizona Cardinals - DE Chris Harrington, Texas A&M

20.(186) Washington Redskins - QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii

21.(187) Minnesota Vikings - C John Sullivan, Notre Dame

22.(188) Pittsburgh Steelers - LB Mike Humpal, Iowa

23.(189) Seattle Seahawks - LS Tyler Schmitt, San Diego State

24.(190) Cleveland Browns - DT Ahtyba Rubin, Iowa State

25.(191) Cleveland Browns - WR Paul Hubbard, Wisconsin

26.(192) San Diego Chargers - CB DeJuan Tribble, Boston College

27.(193) Minnesota Vikings - WR Jaymar Johnson, Jackson State

28.(194) Pittsburgh Steelers - FS Ryan Mundy, West Virginia

29.(195) Miami Dolphins - OG Donald Thomas, Connecticut

30.(196) Indianapolis Colts - TE Tom Santi, Virginia

31.(197) New England Patriots - OLB Bo Ruud, Nebraska

32.(198) New York Giants - QB Andre' Woodson, Kentucky

33.(199) New York Giants - DE Robert Henderson, Southern Miss

34.(200) Philadelphia Eagles - ILB Joe Mays, North Dakota State

35.(201) Indianapolis Colts - C Steve Justice, Wake Forest

36.(202) Indianapolis Colts - RB Mike Hart, Michigan

37.(203) Philadelphia Eagles - OLB Andy Studebaker, Wheaton

38.(204) Miami Dolphins - RB Lex Hilliard, Montana

39.(205) Indianapolis Colts - WR Pierre Garcon, Mount Union

40.(206) Baltimore Ravens - FS Haruki Nakamura, Cincinnati

41.(207) Cincinnati Bengals - TE Matt Sherry, Villanova

 

Onto the 7th and final round!

 

Star-divide

Round 7

1.(208) Chicago Bears - DE Ervin Baldwin, Michigan State

2.(209) Green Bay Packers - QB Matt Flynn, LSU

3.(210) Kansas City Chiefs - DE Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb

4.(211) New York Jets - OT Nate Garner, Arkansas

5.(212) Atlanta Falcons - CB Wilrey Fontenot, Arizona

6.(213) Jacksonville Jaguars - RB Chauncey Washington, Southern Cal

7.(214) San Francisco 49ers - OLB Larry Grant, Ohio State

8.(215) Baltimore Ravens - WR Justin Harper, Virginia Tech

9.(216) Detroit Lions - DT Landon Cohen, Ohio

10.(217) Green Bay Packers - WR Brett Swain, San Diego State

11.(218) Detroit Lions - S Caleb Campbell, Army

12.(219) Buffalo Bills - OT Demetrius Bell, Northwestern State (LA)

13.(220) Denver Broncos - S Josh Barrett, Arizona State

14.(221) Carolina Panthers - OLB Hilee Taylor, North Carolina

15.(222) Chicago Bears - OG Chester Adams, Georgia

16.(223) Houston Texans - QB Alex Brink, Washington State

17.(224) Buffalo Bills - WR Steve Johnson, Kentucky

18.(225) Arizona Cardinals - OT Brandon Keith, Northern Iowa

19.(226) Oakland Raiders - WR Chaz Schilens, San Diego State

20.(227) Denver Broncos - FB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas

21.(228) St. Louis Rams - DB Chris Chamberlain, Tulsa

22.(229) Tennessee Titans - CB Carey Williams, Washburn

23.(230) Philadelphia Eagles - OT King Dunlap, Auburn

24.(231) Cleveland Browns - LB Alex Hall, St. Augustine

25.(232) Atlanta Falcons - TE Keith Zinger, LSU

26.(233) Seattle Seahawks - RB Justin Forsett, California

27.(234) San Diego Chargers - OT Corey Clark, Texas A&M

28.(235) Seattle Seahawks - K Brandon Coutu, Georgia

29.(236) Indianapolis Colts - OL Jamey Richard, Buffalo

30.(237) New Orleans Saints - WR Adrian Arrington, Michigan

31.(238) Tampa Bay Bucs - RB Cory Boyd, South Carolina

32.(239) Kansas City Chiefs - TE Mike Merritt, Central Florida

33.(240) Baltimore Ravens - RB Patrick Allen, Oklahoma

34.(241) Carolina Panthers - OL Jeff Schwartz, Oregon

35.(242) Washington Redskins - DE Rob Jackson, Kansas State

36.(243) Chicago Bears - OLB Joey LaRocque, Oregon State

37.(244) Cincinnati Bengals - DE Angelo Craig, Cincinnati

38.(245) Miami Dolphins - DE Lionel Dotson, Arizona

39.(246) Cincinnati Bengals - WR Mario Urrutia, Louisville

40.(247) Chicago Bears - OT Kirk Barton, Ohio State

41.(248) Chicago Bears - WR Marcus Monk, Arkansas

42.(249) Washington Redskins - FS Chris Horton, UCLA

43.(250) Carolina Panthers - OG Mackenzy Bernadeau, Bentley

44.(251) Buffalo Bills - DB Kennard Cox, Pittsburgh

45.(252) St. Louis Rams - OLB David Vobora, Idaho

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Sweet.

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

These rounds will mark the difference...

This draft could be anywhere between B and C in my book and these picks will make the difference. Right now it’s on the B-/C+ line, so there’s work to be done.

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember, though

you can’t truly evaluate a draft until a few years down the road when we finally see these players pan out. It’s not fair to the players. I’m sure we can all have fun with our grades, but we won’t get a legit grade until a good few years from now. They didn’t pick that many EXCITING players (outside of Royal thus far), but they picked players they felt fit the system.

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I Know.

I’m grading against expectations, but still. You’re right that’s it’s more about fun, but we watch this team plenty and follow the draft closely, so it’s not like we’re judging blind.

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Indy’s done well, for not needing much this offseason and not having too many picks thus far

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has Rubin truely fallen this far?

"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 1:15 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I am getting hungry

And it’s 3 pm already? Wow.

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a wait in this round.

"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 1:16 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew this class of DTs was bad

but I am a little surprised. Oh well…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:16 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

So

any thoughts on Jack Williams?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

way too small

I really dislike the pick. I would have skipped CB at this point just like they are going to skip safety every year.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how

NFL.com’s analysis says he has “good size” at 5’9”

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you!

I thought this pick was insane. I still wish we had grabbed John Wendling last year. Let’s get Little Abdullah!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't think it was THAT bad

I think the Dorsey, Ellis, Balmer, Sims, Laws were all great DT addition opportunities

Then add maybe moore and other guys at the second tier. Not all THAT bad. I think it was a MUCH worse safety class shakes head lol

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlton

will be better than Laws or Sims. Denver got a steal with him. I give it a B+.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we write all these things down for future reference? I'd like to do that.

That’s why i never openly project players as of now I just go yay or noooo, because you really never know how things will turn out. Players could play better or could get injured…we just don’t know.

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lot's of dazed and confused folks around these parts (lol)

It would seem there were players in this draft no one had heard of before, and they seem to have gravitated to our team!

"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 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

There goes Brooks...

Damn.

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:17 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that was Styg's guy!

"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 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't bother watching any K/Ps

I had my 3rd round completely out of whack to what really happened, and the CB pick throws me, but I am still pretty confident that Denver signs a CFA K and P. Theres nothing in this draft worth a pick when you can get ST tacklers instead.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How did they manage

such a great draft? At this point, I’m not so sure they will be #4 in our division… : (

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Herm can't coach a game

to save his life. They are still years away.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

His clock management

is atrocious. It’s almost legendary at this point.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless you mean

that the faders will flop, in which case, you are right on. :)

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually think this sets KC up for the future

I don’t expect them to compete for a playoff spot right out of the gate next year…they still have a few issues to work on.

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

such as QB.

I used like like “Crodie Broyle” (as Mike Golic calls him), but I have recently found that he’s not my type of QB… he’s missing something.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow

I love the Thomas Brown pick for Atlanta. Not only does he get to stay close to home, but he’ll fit right in with their runners. Solid pickup.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

as said before

Atlanta ALWAYS goes for the southern kids.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And to be fair

Two kids from California, 1 from Montana, and Arizona.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

So who else loves the Lickentiger

pick?

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:28 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I like it.

Just a notch below the seemingly undrafted Steve Justice…

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take away the injury

and he is a notch above, IMO. Denver will let him heal and he could be the best center in this draft. (Though Pollack will develop nicely in Indy. Maybe we call it a draw.) :)

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Indy’s had a nice draft for not having that many off-season needs or picks thus far

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing new there.

It’s not like Polian will suddenly get stupid.

Now stolen out of his bed in the middle of the night….that could happen.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol !

That’s like the sixth person to botch the spelling today. I think it could work out well “in the long run.” He may be one of those OL no one saw coming that Denver liked and watched.

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

not as much

as if we had Steve Justice…

Maybe Erijuz is right, maybe he’ll be a UndraftedFA. cross-fingers

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What have I missed??

Just got to the airport!

-TSG

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by John Bena on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was some licking...

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't pretty

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao Lickentiger

He’s been an imaginary story book animal, a small country in Europe, and an unknown person today thus far…all in one day!

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's

approaching Josh Johnson’s incredible abilities!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved the position

partly because I called it, but Justice seemed like such a wonderful fit. Then again, so did Greg Eslinger and we all know how that worked out.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Coutu

We’re coming for you.

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN ABOUT.

Though, realistically, I think Styg will be right in that we will wait for some CFA. I’d love to sign them if they go undrafted, though.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy does

that kid have a strong leg

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

can we please get another DT? Oman or Rubin would be much better IMO.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just waiting

Shanahan has been a truly epic troll today, especially with that Jack Williams crap he pulled.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How close are we to picking?

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:35 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

when will then be now?

Soon. We pick at 183. Cinci is on the clock at 177

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bengals pick? Easy

Someone who won an honor society award in high school or something. Or citizenship.

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now, here comes all the players

I’ve heard of while college games before, that I randomly remember now

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:35 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

it's okay...

we STILL have most of the Ps, Ks, and a few DTs and HUSSAIN ABDULLAH!

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

i want Castille over Abdullah

Sorry Hamza, but Jeremiah Castille has done more for the Denver franchise so his son gts the spot :)

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I REMEMBER CASTILLE!

I saw him play on TV! What college did he go to again? Isn’t it like Sim… something Castille?

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol wow

Yeah, how did I remember that random player? Now I need to figure out how I remember it being Simeon (i didn’t want to get it wrong so i started with Sim)

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think

we can lose either way =p

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No we can't

Because we won’t get either! lol

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh goody!

Denver’s name is visible on ESPN’s “Next” list!

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:38 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Taylor Mehlaff to NO at 178

Cross another name off the list

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

So

Who is ready for the inevitable Peyton Hills pick, followed by hearing how great he looks, and then being cut in the first wave?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Zap has the inner strength to carry on

I’ll find anobscure name for you in the seventh zap, hang on!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kareem Moore, safety to the Skins at 180

We are getting close again. My top 3 are Rubin, Hart and Jamar Adams

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:43 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's left?

Mike Hart, Brandon Coutu, Rubin.

Anyone else?

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 1:43 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Denver will find some “theoretical physics” way to pick a guy even THEY haven’t picked.

Really though, we have one starter (Clady), one STs standout / future slot receiver (Royal), our future project at OC (he has time, whatever his name is), A power back with patience (so perhaps he can be taught the Jedi way), A CB (every team gets a token bad pick, but maybe he’ll help on STs), and a potential at DT.

Not a lot of starters, but still a lot of flexibility for the team to work with.

"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 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about Oman?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How could I forget?

Danny Woodhead!

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol you're welcome

Let’s go random names!

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I came in late and have littel to no idea who

is still around. I would expect an ILB or safety, but it ain’t gonna happen…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish

the draft was 8 rounds.

I hate odd numbers.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

It's 8 rounds of picks

With the 32 compensatory picks awarded. Feel better?

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap.

That’s gonna make it pretty long. Alright!

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nick Hayden to Carolina at 181

He was on the list, but I would take Rubin over him

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

aye.

Hayden had some serious motivation issues, but was very strong.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else see

the Chiefs going K here? I can’t remember, did they get one in FA?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:46 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

aren't they just

going to take one of everything? I’m actually gonna enjoy going over to AP and talking to chris and the gang about KCs draft. I want a strong AFC West, dammit!!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOh, just saw Zap got promoted!

Way to go Zap!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:47 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

r8erh8er

brought him to our attention as a runstopper, but he didn’t rank him highly.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That actually sounds pretty good right now

one of my weaknesses…oh wait, you mean the player…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we take

another CB? Why not, since we obviously have no idea why we took the first one..

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

now we get an ILB, now that Goff is gone lololol. I like Spencer Larsen for depth but oh my god is he slow.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Linebacker....

Spencer Larson…ILB Arizona…

-TSG

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by John Bena on Apr 27, 2008 1:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

And the pick is

Spencer Larson, ILB from Arizona

Not one of the guys on my list, but can’t argue with the position (and I had no other ILB on my list)

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 1:51 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

I got 1 out of how many right?

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

TD.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

To Zappa's credit,

TD did not play defense, although even if he did he would’ve ROCKED

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

special teams tackler

expect another st tackler or even another Olineman in the seventh

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, hey, they do need lots of special teams help

and it looks like that’s what theyre using this draft for

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

next pick?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:52 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This Is Confusing...

If you need an ILB, why not take Goff earlier?

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by ejruiz on Apr 27, 2008 1:56 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

TSN's evaluation (some of it sounds contradictory, but here it is)

“Strengths: Is smart and instinctive; reads and reacts to plays quickly, playing faster than timed speed would suggest. Sifts through traffic, and uses hands well to stay free from blocks. Blows up ballcarriers on inside runs. Has the strength to stack offensive line blocks at the point of attack when playing with leverage and aggressiveness. Fills holes fast, helping to make plays in the backfield or disrupt plays enough for teammates to finish the job. Drops into short zones quickly, and closes fast on passes in front of him to make hard hits after the catch. Reads screen passes well, avoids blockers and gets outside quickly to make tackles. Times blitzes well to get through the line and pressure quarterbacks.

Weaknesses: Lacks the speed, explosiveness and agility to consistently make plays in the open field or in pass coverage. Shows limited range, and struggles to make plays outside the offensive tackles. Tends to run upright in pursuit, and thus overruns plays and misses some tackles. In coverage, lacks the explosiveness to close in time to break up passes. Lacks the agility and speed to cover tight ends man-to-man; allows separation, and lacks the burst to catch up.

Bottom line: Larson looks like the classic tough, overachieving college middle linebacker who tends to struggle in the NFL. However, the more we evaluated Larson the more we liked him even though he is sure to blend in during pre-draft workouts. He must join a traditional 4-3 defense and because he lacks the speed to get deep down the middle in a Tampa-2 scheme. He, like the Chargers’ Matt Wilhelm, also can make it in a speed 3-4 scheme.”

"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 1:56 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps he will make for a good special teamer...

It seems that has been the focus of this draft from Shanny…ST ST ST ST

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

obviously we need

to have a game this season where we lose because of poor run defense, like the Bears game we lost because of poor ST… wait… didn’t we have a few of those games lost from poor run D?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point

I’m more excited for the unrestricted freeagent signings than round 7.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 1:57 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

What a wasted pick.

The Redskins haven’t had very many picks for eons, they should not waste them on skinny submariner throwers. A few relievers in baseball have been effective with submarine deliveries, but that nonsense doesn’t work in the NFL. Hawaii makes the rest of their division look defenseless, those teams just need to play tough ball and quit drinking so many mai-tais when they go to the islands.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to pick up daughter...

...back in a bit.

"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 1:58 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

yawn...

disappointed with this pick and the day 2. Man I hope Clady pans out. If he does I’ll be thrilled with this draft. Solid LT for 10 years makes me happy.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side

Oman, Rubin, and Justice COULD fall to free agency.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

But why?

You have to wonder why Justice is slipping. Is he a cow rapist or something??

And I think Oman is gone, not sure though, I’m still geting caught up…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 27, 2008 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

NFL Network

just picked Eddie Royal as the first rookie WR to make the Pro Bowl.

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

See!?

I told ya he was a good pick! ! :)

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

did they say

if they meant as a KR/PR? or as a WR?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

NFL Network

Former GM Caslerie (too tired to spellcheck) said Royal would be the first of the WR class to make the Pro-Bowl due to his return ability.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 2:03 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

They said returner

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:03 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhh whoops

I apparently forgot how to reply.

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well hey,

in the AFC, that is still very impressive. Josh Cribbs is a Brown, and he’s my #1 returner in the NFL.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he doesn't intentionally muff

like a certain ex-Hurricane/current Bear who many consider #1.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

I hate that guy ever since our last meeting with Chicago : [

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Mike…Hump-al

jeez, I am getting loopy I think. :)

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 2:04 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just debating

if I wanted to post that joke and publicly acknowledge what went through my head.

by MattR on Apr 27, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

There goes Rubin..

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:10 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Browns

even traded up for him.

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOO

CLEVELAND!

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:10 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

So....

anybody still here?

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:17 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

just waiting… patiently.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, seriously?

Here I am thinking we had #200 for some reason… now I’m really bored.

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

220 and 227

if I’m not mistaken.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

My beef

is that it seems like he/they think they know something the rest of the world doesn’t. With RB’s that’s been true, but otherwise…

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larsen

OK, the more I read about this kid, the more I like him. But then, I’m a sucker for high motor, high character, team leader guys. I always think they’ll put the doubters to shame.

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Niko Koutovides

isn’t a speed guy, either, but he’s a smart, team-leader type. I think Shanny must like what he sees in guys like Niko.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He sounds like an over acheiver...a big risk to take in the NFL, but not so much

for where we took him I guess. Unless Xavier Omon turns into the next TD.

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

STs get Royal, J Williams, Larsen

Our ST has been deficient for years, looks like the Shanahan braintrust is using the double barreled shotgun draft approach again. I like this approach, but I really wanted to get two run stuffers.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:36 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

don't give up hope just yet.

there is still a chance to get a good run-stuffer.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa

did I just see that Indy took Steve Justice??

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

They had no 1st round pick

and they STILL manage to make me jealous in the draft. They picked up just about everyone who fell.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, Monsanto Pope was a 7th round pick

It is easy to say “Who” but he did provide depth for several years at DT on a veteran heavy team.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:40 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This sucks

I may have to stop watching round 7 just to play some Mario Karts on the Wii. Maybe I can talk my friend out of playing so soon. We only have two more picks, right?

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 2:56 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

Not too much longer

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the cheeves...

Just thought I’d say that.

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 2:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey GUys

I just got back from the mountains and oh boy am i pumped….what a draft so far for us I like every pick especially picks 1 and 2….the others add great depth….
Two picks to go lets get some sleepers…. oh and we should of took Mike Hart instead of that arizona st RB

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:01 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

You're one of few

who are excited about today’s rounds.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

I love my team and i support the moves they make in SHanny i trust….

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:08 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Man,

you name it! Thanks =)

by DjBroncos on Apr 27, 2008 3:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang

Both NFL and ESPN cut to ads for our pick

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 3:18 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

Shanny’s big on the Arizona guys today…

by atthehive on Apr 27, 2008 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shanny

is always big on Arizona guys. You know who else is in arizona? JACK ELWAY.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wut

They went to commercial during our pick. I am not pleased.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Apr 27, 2008 3:18 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Josh Barrett

Scouts Incs grade is a 75

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um im not sure

But i think its 0-100 100 the best 0 the worst

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

so it's official...

the Broncos scouting department locks in on a few colleges and selects all their players from there! ASU/VT/College with Broncos team name… good grief, charlie brown…

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:22 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Comforting words from New Era Scouting

Big, athletic safety who can cover a lot of space. The leader of Arizona State’s defense. Can play near the line or in deep coverage. May be the best overall safety in this year’s draft. Great character. Biggest downside is a history of nagging injuries that slowed him down.Should be a good but not great starter at the next level. Has likely reached his ceiling. Excels at blanketing tight ends and is a quality player versus the run. Played in a quarters defense, which allowed him to roam and control a small zone.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Barrett seems to be a SS WLB tweener

Seems like value for the 7th round, good measurables, but injury and passion questions.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 3:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This guy has potential too...

remember, Shannon Sharpe was a 7th rounder…Karl Mecklenberg was a 12th rounder. This is a good pick. :)

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 3:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we get a kicker with our final pick?

we all know it’s the sexist position in football. somewhere there’s a college kicker who is massaging his big right toe waiting to get the call from shanny et al.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:26 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

INDY

Has anyone mentioned how great of a draft they’ve had yet? They did snag Justice and Hart later on

by phantom818 on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, nice.

So I crashed, facefirst into my computer, and just woke up. Love you, draft weekend. As soon our pick comes, I’m heading for a few hours of recovery.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:28 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

i have a feeling

Al davis is going to try and screw us right now

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:32 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Lionel Dotson

the last of the run stuffers….

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my god.

I totally called this pick.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

an hour and 55 minutes ago

I called it. Oh lawd. I can’t believe I waited around for that. Hahahahaha

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

well its over

Lets go win a super bowl now LOL

Brandon Marshall is a BEAST!!!!

by TommyTSlice on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Cow!

A 6’0” 240 lb punt returner!!!

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Payton Hillis plays tough

He also has good grades for his receiving skills. Described in Lindy’s Draft Guide as “more of a tailback in a fullbacks body”. Sounds familiar to many of Denver’s FBs.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

7th round fun

Josh Barrett and Peyton Hillis, I love it. :)

by MADness on Apr 27, 2008 3:40 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay

It’s been a great time talking draft with everyone. I appreciate everyone who dropped in, took the time to give their thoughts, opinions, feelings, all that jazz. I haven’t had this much fun on draft weekend in a very long time, and that says a lot. All in all, it’s been amazing guys/gals. I’m gonna go take a nap, and by the time I get up, I expect to have a new kicker and punter signed. I’ll be back in a few!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 27, 2008 3:41 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I really can't believe...

they used all 9 picks. I seriously thought they would package and trade.

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Apr 27, 2008 3:47 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

almost done...woohoo!

I can’t believe I typed up every single pick from rounds 3-7…my friggin fingers hurt! :D

by Tim Lynch on Apr 27, 2008 4:36 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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