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Mile High Report Official Mock Draft Sign-Up Thread - Get Your Teams Now!

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Use this thread to sign-up for teams in the MHR Mock Draft.  While I will be the commish, you guys and gals are running it.  All I would recommend is try to keep it as realistic as possible.  It's cool if you are going to allow trades, but keep in mind what each team's GM is likely to do, not necessarily whot you would do.

I have asked 100 percent to come up with a logo, and when it is done I will add it to the MHR Mock Draft database.

I encourage you to create diaries at sites for other teams in order to get feedback from their fans.  Even if you are the person "responsible" for a team's pick, get feedback.  It is a great way to create cross-promotion and perhaps add participation to the site.

I know some of you have started calling for teams.  Please do so again in the comments section below.  Since EJRuiz777 came up with the idea he can either be the Broncos or be the head of the draft.  Like any good commish, I'll stay on the sidelines, offering input only when needed.  If EJ would prefer to head up the Broncos draft, I'll take a more active role but will still have all of you make the decisions.

Below are the teams needed.  I will update this post as teams are taken...

Teams Available -- Round 1

1. Miami (1-15) -- hercules rockefeller
2. St. Louis (3-13) -- ramsfan
3. Atlanta (4-12) -- Zapparulez
4. Oakland (4-12) -- bcfunderburke
5. Kansas City (4-12) -- jonnyr44
6. New York Jets (4-12) -- MattR
7. New England (from San Francisco) (5-11) -- TommyTSlice
8. Baltimore (5-11) -- Rexx
9. Cincinnati (7-9) -- ilikekitties
10. New Orleans (7-9) -- broncodude793
11. Buffalo (7-9) -- amirebram
12. Denver (7-9) -- ejruiz777
13. Carolina (7-9) -- Jaxon
14. Chicago (7-9) -- WCG
15. Detroit (7-9) -- tbell61
16. Arizona (8-8) -- Broncofornia
17. Minnesota (8-8) -- Jon Tollerud
18. Houston (8-8) -- orangeman
19. Philadelphia (8-8) -- Styg50
20. Tampa Bay (9-7)
21. Washington (9-7) -- CptChaosSidekick
22. Dallas (from Cleveland) (10-6) -- jlwyatt6767
23. Pittsburgh (10-6) -- PABroncoFan
24. Tennessee (10-6) -- Arctic Bronco
25. Seattle (10-6) -- WABronco
26. Jacksonville (11-5) -- Claaaaas
27. San Diego (11-5) -- Brian
28. Dallas (13-3) -- jlwyatt6767
29. San Francisco (from Indianapolis) (13-3) -- braekneck
30. Green Bay (13-3) -- PoorBoyWilly
31. NO PICK -- BroncoDude793
32. New York Giants (10-6) -- Russ

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Iggles
I will teach them to dominate the cowgirls, embarass the Giants and flog the benjamins out of the redskins.

No quarter!

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 11, 2008 6:15 AM MDT   0 recs

#11 Bills
Since EJRuiz777 is going to have the broncos, I will make trouble for him.
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Mar 11, 2008 6:29 AM MDT   0 recs

I'll take the Giants.
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Mar 11, 2008 7:45 AM MDT   0 recs

If you can't find a ready to take the spot
I'll fill in for the Bears.

by WCG on Mar 11, 2008 8:13 AM MDT   0 recs

Glad to have you on board!
Where do you think the Bears need to prioritize?  

by Arctic Bronco on Mar 13, 2008 12:45 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

More to the point
where don't they.

If I had to rank it would be Oline, RB, QB.

by WCG on Mar 18, 2008 2:08 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

want to be in on this
give me cincy, or if already taken, pittsburgh

by ilikekitties on Mar 11, 2008 8:38 AM MDT   0 recs

I'll take the cowgirls
This could be fun
J.L.Wyatt

by jwyatt6767 on Mar 11, 2008 8:42 AM MDT   0 recs

Guru you spelled my name wrong.
It's J.L Wyatt  not JC.
J.L.Wyatt

by jwyatt6767 on Mar 11, 2008 9:04 AM MDT   0 recs

Vikings
I will take these guys! It would be fun to try and get compliments for AD Adrian Peterson
Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 11, 2008 9:49 AM MDT   0 recs

Mock draft
EJ,
I'd like the Broncos if you decide to be commish
orangeman

by corangemanr on Mar 11, 2008 11:34 AM MDT   0 recs

Welcome!!!
Glad to have you here!  Feel free to pick another team since the Broncos are taken...
-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by TheSportsGuru on Mar 11, 2008 12:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Mock draft
I'll take Denver South: Houstan Texans
orangeman

by corangemanr on Mar 11, 2008 4:33 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

This would have been
my second choice as well.  Smithiak and co.
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 11, 2008 10:04 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweet.
I'll go ahead and represent our beloved Broncos.  I will also make myself available to TSG for any help he may need running this show.

How deep are we going to get here?  I'd suggest at least trying to get through the 2nd round, if you're all interested.  

by ejruiz on Mar 11, 2008 11:37 AM MDT   0 recs

I say
we go the whole nine yards and do em all
Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 11, 2008 12:17 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd rather do the first four rounds.
Hell we got over a month right?  lol  Besides, the Broncos got two 4th rounders, and no third rounders. ;)
Disillusioned Rants Blog

by Zappa on Mar 11, 2008 12:17 PM MDT   0 recs

Chargers
I will take Da Bolts if it is still open.  I think I know what they will be after.

by Brian on Mar 11, 2008 12:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Hmm...
I must refrain.  Though screwing the Phins or Chiefs or Raiders would be fun, I can see we're keeping this serious, so I'll stay on the sidelines on this one.
"Another Scapegoat... First it was Greg Robinson's fault. Then Ray Rhodes. Then Larry Coyer. Now Jim Bates... Everybody but Shanahan... -Xandervan 1/8/08

by broncodude793 on Mar 11, 2008 1:27 PM MDT   0 recs

Or...
I'll take Oakland and if there, and take a qb...
"Another Scapegoat... First it was Greg Robinson's fault. Then Ray Rhodes. Then Larry Coyer. Now Jim Bates... Everybody but Shanahan... -Xandervan 1/8/08

by broncodude793 on Mar 11, 2008 1:34 PM MDT   0 recs

if
No one want the Eagles or Patriots all take em
Baby TO My new Fav Player

by TommyTSlice on Mar 11, 2008 1:42 PM MDT   0 recs

nevermind
good ol stygs got Phili so ill take NE
Baby TO My new Fav Player

by TommyTSlice on Mar 11, 2008 1:43 PM MDT   0 recs

Wow, I struck gold in picking the Falcons
4 picks out of the first 70.  I've got my work cut out for me.  Do we have a date yet when this is supposed to start?
Disillusioned Rants Blog

by Zappa on Mar 11, 2008 2:39 PM MDT   0 recs

I want pick # 31.
"We'll call it the *N*ot *F*avre *L*eague now! We won't have to change the name!" -Frank Caliendo portraying John Madden.

by broncodude793 on Mar 11, 2008 2:56 PM MDT   0 recs

I'll take the Vikings
Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 11, 2008 3:55 PM MDT   0 recs

lets do it
I'll take Green Bay or else Tampa Bay if somebody else really wants the Favreless.

by poorboywilly on Mar 11, 2008 5:02 PM MDT   0 recs

I'm from NY
guess I should take the Jets, unless anyone else really wants them.  After the Broncos I have no loyalties so I'm willing to take any unwanted team.

BTW - According to the NFLPA website, Marlon Mcree's contract is one year with a base salary of $1.5 million.  No word on signing or other bonuses (Sorry, not worth a diary, and no better place to put it)

by MattR on Mar 11, 2008 6:34 PM MDT   0 recs

If you allow it....
I will represent for The Raider Nation with pick #4, and whomever else you would like.  If you choose to exclude me, I understand.  Sometimes its gets a little hot in the kitchen for Donkeys to stand.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 11, 2008 6:57 PM MDT   0 recs

I think this is the only option
since no one on these boards would touch a fader pick with a ten foot pole.  A Bronco trying to pick for the faders would be like a matter antimatter collision.  I'm not sure the universe could take it.
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 11, 2008 7:08 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

broncodude793 wanted.....
the Raiders, however just to pick a QB.  I think my pick will be very realistic to the situation, that is if the three teams before me pick the way it really ends up happening on draft day.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 12, 2008 1:14 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Sneaky...
It's all good...Keep it business, never personal, and we'll be Kool and the Gang...The faiders are yours
-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by TheSportsGuru on Mar 11, 2008 8:06 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I am god to go....
whenever the mock draft is ready to go.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 11, 2008 8:13 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I am good to go....
whenever the mock draft is ready to go.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 11, 2008 8:14 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha
I'm like a conspiracy theory...Evidence that it's there, but no one knows if my pick actually exists.
"We'll call it the *N*ot *F*avre *L*eague now! We won't have to change the name!" -Frank Caliendo portraying John Madden.

by broncodude793 on Mar 11, 2008 7:43 PM MDT   0 recs

When is it?
        When are you doing the draft? Because since Denver is gone I would like to take Pittsburgh.

by PABlzrfn on Mar 11, 2008 10:08 PM MDT   0 recs

Only, and only
if there are no other applicants, i could take a swing at J'ville...

I'm no expert, so if anyone feels like drafting for this team - go ahead!

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Mar 12, 2008 6:08 AM MDT   0 recs

Swing away
We're all trying to learn something here, so you fit in perfectly!
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 12, 2008 2:38 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice Start!
So far, so good.  We're still 13 people short and it looks like everyone from our community that's interested has signed up.  I'd like to take this last moment to encourage the few remaining contributers that are holding out (I'm looking at you, HoosierTeacher, BroncoDude, etc.).  

Don't worry about feeling behind the curve in draft knowledge; this is supposed to be a fun learning experience.  A quick browse of a site like DraftTek.com will give you a general feel for this upcoming draft and that shouldn't take long.  I hope we get the whole gang involved and, if necessary, we should reach out to the team websites for actual representatives for the missing GMs.  

by ejruiz on Mar 12, 2008 10:31 AM MDT   0 recs

And you know Hoosierteacher is....
way behind the knowledge curve.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 12, 2008 7:05 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

What did Guru say
about staying off the personal stuff Sneaky?

Debate hoosierteacher seven ways to sunday but keep it professional.

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 12, 2008 10:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Aww come on.....
You guys got to have thinker skin.  I mean its me vs. the Everyone.  Don't get me wrong, I like those odds, but this is nothing.  Not to mention, it's true!  Go back to the 3/11 Horse Tracks post and scroll to the bottom.  Its there for all to see.  I was told to go back to school, so i thought I would put the education onus where it belongs.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 13, 2008 1:14 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Some of us have thicker skin...
I live in NorCal, so my skin is about as thick as it can be.  I also can talk smack like no other.  I like having Raiderbaiter fans over here livening things up a little.  I am sure you'll be long gone after the Cutler & Co. destroy your overrated defense next year.  :)
Disillusioned Rants Blog

by Zappa on Mar 13, 2008 8:53 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I heard that one last year.......
but I'm still here, clowning Donkey Fans, and having fun!

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Mar 14, 2008 12:20 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't get me wrong
HT can hold his own (and your's I would imagine), but all of these comments properly belong in a thread where HT has actually said something.

Know what I mean?

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 13, 2008 2:57 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

With apologies to all
I'm in the middle of switching over to a new job, and the training is pretty intense.

I've had to drive an hour and a half to purchase equipment, been called in from home at odd hours, been pepper sprayed, tasered, and beaten on.  Not only that, but I'm switching from midnights to days (which is a good thing, but playing havoc on my sleep schedule).

I can't commit to anything in advance and be able to know for sure I can make it.  However, once my training is complete my schedule will be MUCH better than it has been since I joined MHR.  So in that sense it is worth the trouble.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on Mar 17, 2008 4:53 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

It sure feels like it! n/t
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on Mar 22, 2008 10:26 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I've invited people over at Falcoholics to join
us...but I just posted it this morning, so give it some time. :)
Disillusioned Rants Blog

by Zappa on Mar 12, 2008 10:49 AM MDT   0 recs

why not?
Screw it, I'll take the Dolphins.

by hercules rockefeller on Mar 12, 2008 1:12 PM MDT   0 recs

cards
hello all, new to the site. acually been watchin for a couple months now. decided to sign up today. really great bronco website! born and raised in california but now i live in arizona, so i figure if no one has taken them, i'll take the birds. have no clue on who to pick, but i'll give it a whirl, what the hell... it's hard to find good bronco news here in az, so i'm glad i found this site.

by Broncofornia on Mar 12, 2008 6:49 PM MDT   0 recs

Welcome aboard!
And the Cards are all yours!
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 12, 2008 10:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll take the Titans
It will be interesting to see how they can replace their recent FA losses and what can be done to gt players that compliment Vince Young's skills.  He has unusual skills, I don't like to see NFL QBs run, but that is how the Titans get 1st downs and TDs, so that risk just has to be accepted.

by Arctic Bronco on Mar 13, 2008 12:41 AM MDT   0 recs

Ok, Ok
I'll join in but, I, like Hoosier am not very good with this draft knowledge. Thus, keeping it simple, so I have a good idea who is still there, I'll take the Rams @ #2.
"We'll call it the *N*ot *F*avre *L*eague now! We won't have to change the name!" -Frank Caliendo portraying John Madden.

by broncodude793 on Mar 13, 2008 5:34 AM MDT   0 recs

BroncoDude...
Can you take the Saints or Ravens??
-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by TheSportsGuru on Mar 13, 2008 6:42 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Or if you want the Jets
who pick early, I can switch to another team.

by MattR on Mar 14, 2008 9:44 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, you should be the Lions
Since Matt Millen doesn't seem to have that firm a grasp of this whole draft thing either.  All you have to remember is to take the top WR available with your first pick.  :)

by MattR on Mar 14, 2008 9:46 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

i'll do the rams
and happy to write diaries at turf show times to help me along.

by ramsfan on Mar 13, 2008 6:34 AM MDT   0 recs

I'll take Kansas City
If no one else has taken it, I'll represent the Chiefs. When do we start this madness? Great idea by the way!
And the home of the...CHIEFS!!!

by jonnyr44 on Mar 13, 2008 7:38 AM MDT   0 recs

All Yours...!
Welcome and thanks for joining in!
-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by TheSportsGuru on Mar 13, 2008 7:41 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Getting Help.
I posted a Diary over on the Baltimore Ravens site here on SBNation explain our little experiment and asking for volunteers.  If others could do the same for the remaining unrepresented teams, that would be great.  As soon as we fill the ranks, we can move towards getting this thing started.

by ejruiz on Mar 13, 2008 2:26 PM MDT   0 recs

I had done this...
For the Chiefs, Panthers and Rams.  It worked well as all three are now taken!!!
-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by TheSportsGuru on Mar 13, 2008 6:06 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

My In-laws are big Detroit fans
if no one else wants them, I'll be happy to represent the Lions

by tbell61 on Mar 14, 2008 9:55 AM MDT   0 recs

You got it!
Thanks for joining in!
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 14, 2008 1:01 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

So when does this go down?
When we doing this mock-draft mania?
And the home of the...CHIEFS!!!

by jonnyr44 on Mar 15, 2008 7:00 PM MDT   0 recs

When We Get Filled Up...
I' all for doubling up on teams in order to get this show on the road, but we could make one final effort to get this done right.  Should besooner rather than later, though.

by ejruiz on Mar 15, 2008 7:03 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ravens at #8
As SB Nation blogger on the Baltimore Ravens over at www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com, I'll pick for my Ravens, starting with the 8th pick. Thanks.

by Rexx on Mar 16, 2008 4:16 PM MDT   0 recs

Gimme the Saints, gonna
need some help here, though.
"We'll call it the *N*ot *F*avre *L*eague now! We won't have to change the name!" -Frank Caliendo portraying John Madden.

by broncodude793 on Mar 16, 2008 5:24 PM MDT   0 recs

No Problem.
Thank for juming in, BroncoDude.  Hre's wht I could dig up on the New Orleans Saints:

Their biggest needs appear to be CB, OLB and C.  They could also use help at DE, OT, OG and WR.  I know that's a pretty wide net, but it's a start.  It seems to me as though the best value for them in the first is a CB unless someone like Keith Rivers falls to them.  I guess that's a good place to start.  You can aways check out sits like Drafttek.com and NFLDraftCountdown to get a feel for how the draft might break down and for mor detailed scoutng reports espectively.  If  you have more secific questions, feel free to ask and I'm sure others will be happy to help me help you.  Cheers and welcome aboard!

by ejruiz on Mar 16, 2008 6:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ok, thanks...
Are we going just one round or more? <see below comment>
"We'll call it the *N*ot *F*avre *L*eague now! We won't have to change the name!" -Frank Caliendo portraying John Madden.

by broncodude793 on Mar 16, 2008 9:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Looking For More.
I just hit up the 49ers site on SBNation for more members.  They're currently doing a draft series and seem to have an active community, so hopefully a couple will venture over here and help us fill out.  With Rexx and BroncoDude in, we're just four teams shy (we can't forget the Colts, despite their lack of a first rounder in 2008) of being ready to go.  Let's do this!

by ejruiz on Mar 16, 2008 6:43 PM MDT   0 recs

I'm thinking we can start anytime
everybody is covered right up TB at #20.  We can keep recruiting as we go, and if worse comes to worse we can fill out the empty spots with someone doubling up when we get there...

What do y'all think?

I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 16, 2008 8:32 PM MDT   0 recs

Sure.
I'm thinking we could go pretty slow, giving every team a one-hour window to chime in with their first round picks.  We'd set a time range that everyone's comfortable with (say 5PM to 10PM) and those that can't make their time slots could message TSG with a set of players, in order, that they'd take with their pick.  For instance, it would go something like this:

Day 1
5PM - 6PM: Miami (hercules rockefeller)
6PM - 7M: St. Louis (ramsfan)
7PM - 8PM: Atlanta (Zapparulez)
8PM - 9PM: Oakland (Sneaky275)
9PM - 10PM: Kansas City (jonnyr44)

Now, let's say jonnyr44 can't make his pick for KC at that time, so he'd send a personal message to TSG with a list of five plyers he'd be willing to take at his slot (at leat one of which will be guaranteed to be there) and TSG would choose the highest available one.

Day 2

  1. New York Jets (MattR)
  2. New England - from San Francisco - (TommyTSlice)
  3. Baltimore (Rexx)
  4. Cincinnati (ilikekitties)
  5. New Orleans (broncodude793)
Let's say this time Rexx cannot make his appointment, he'd only have to list three remaining available players in order and TSG would make the pick according to that info and we'd move on.

Now, the ranges (both per pick and the times of the day) should be up for debate, but I think those would be fine by most.  We'd cut the time in half for the second round and perhaps even further if we go beyond that.  I know some of u would like to take it all the way, but others might not be comfortable with that.  I say at least two rounds and no more than five.  Thoughts?

by ejruiz on Mar 17, 2008 12:13 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

The Day 2 Chart Is Supposed To Read...
Day 2
5PM - 6PM: New York Jets (MattR)
6PM - 7PM: New England - from San Francisco - (TommyTSlice)
7PM - 8PM: Baltimore (Rexx)
8PM - 9PM: Cincinnati (ilikekitties)
9PM - 10PM: New Orleans (broncodude793)

by ejruiz on Mar 17, 2008 12:15 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Would those be Mountain times?
I'm in New York, but I'd prefer Mountain Time.
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Mar 17, 2008 9:40 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Sounds good.
I think though an hour is quite a long time to give (i dunno) I would okay with a half hour for each team maybe doing 10 a night. (thoughts?) I like the rest though and as long as we got a board notice or something giving times I say lets roll
Davis to the Hall! "A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must be undaunted when the going gets tough." Ronald Reagan

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 17, 2008 2:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

49ers
I'm a visting 49ers fan and saw ejruiz' post at Niners Nation so if you still need someone to draft for them I'd be happy to oblige.

by braekneck on Mar 17, 2008 8:42 AM MDT   0 recs

You're in!
Welcome aboard!
I wish my sig was as cool as mdierks!

by styg50 on Mar 17, 2008 4:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Times
If ya'll do Mountain time, you gotta put Mountain time AND EC time, like

Chiefs