Running NFL Draft thread

[Simon_Cowbell]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

What's up with Glenn Dorsey's lower-back problems.... that might scare the **** out of me if I'm the Dolphins.

 

[ondeadline]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Aren't they doing the first round at night this year? Jerks!

 

[mike311gd]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Aren't they doing the first round at night this year? Jerks!

Friday night, I believe.

 

[jakewriter82]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

What's up with Glenn Dorsey's lower-back problems.... that might scare the **** out of me if I'm the Dolphins.

Is it just me, or does it seem like this year's draft has the makings of a dud in terms of the early round?
Beyond McFadden, who still might not commit, and I guess Brennan, although his stock has gotten to have fallen after his poor Sugar Bowl performance, it doesn't seem like there are too many "Calvin Johnson" or "Vince Young" types this year.

 

[bostonbred]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I'd be surprised if the Dolphins kept that first overall pick, especially now that Parcells is on board (he traded the 1st pick in '97 with the Jets) and the mess that the team is in.

There's no obvious number one player this year. Dorsey's excellent, but they could trade down to a team who's thinking McFadden is the next Adrian Peterson, grab a few more picks in the process, and still snag Sedrick Ellis from USC who's going to be a great pro as well.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Hey, no we don't! I was just telling someone today I was starting to get excited for the draft. Used to throw a kegger for it in college (by our senior year, there were actually girls there!)
- Can Miami find anyone who's willing to trade up into No. 1?
- Do the Browns deal D.A. for draft picks? What could they even get for him?
- What positions are strong this year? Seems like a good year to sure up your RB corps.

Bull****.

I have no clue how it happened, or what the hell they were thinking, but it's not bull****, I swear.

Free beer during the day.

Think you probably hit the nail on the head

Probably all they hit that day ...

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I'd be surprised if the Dolphins kept that first overall pick, especially now that Parcells is on board (he traded the 1st pick in '97 with the Jets) and the mess that the team is in.

There's no obvious number one player this year. Dorsey's excellent, but they could trade down to a team who's thinking McFadden is the next Adrian Peterson, grab a few more picks in the process, and still snag Sedrick Ellis from USC who's going to be a great pro as well.

I could seriously see the Patriots trading up for it. They have a lot of aging defenders on that team, and they might decide winning another Super Bowl gives them the credence to start getting some more big-time players.

 

[Oz]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I could seriously see the Patriots trading up for it. They have a lot of aging defenders on that team, and they might decide winning another Super Bowl gives them the credence to start getting some more big-time players.

Can't see it. The Pats are already No. 2 in NFL payrolls at $117 million -- the Redskins lead at $123 million -- and have marquee players like Randy Moss and Asante Samuel hitting the market. If they resign one, they're probably not going to want to make another big signing. And I'm not sure they would pay a bounty to a team within their own decision for one guy when this team is already built to win now.

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I could seriously see the Patriots trading up for it. They have a lot of aging defenders on that team, and they might decide winning another Super Bowl gives them the credence to start getting some more big-time players.

Can't see it. The Pats are already No. 2 in NFL payrolls at $117 million -- the Redskins lead at $123 million -- and have marquee players like Randy Moss and Asante Samuel hitting the market. If they resign one, they're probably not going to want to make another big signing. And I'm not sure they would pay a bounty to a team within their own decision for one guy when this team is already built to win now.

It's built to win now. And (assuming Moss isn't going anywhere) it's built to win next season -- offensively.
Defensively, there's no reason those linebackers are going to continue to remain healthy for another full season. If there's ever a year when not winning a Super Bowl is acceptable, it's the year immediately following the one when you did win it. Signing a big timer now makes as much sense as ever.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Does anyone seriously think McFadden ain't going pro?

With a new coach and all the ****e about his eligibility, not to mention the fact he'll be a top-3 pick, it seems like a foregone conclusion, doesn't it?

 

[bostonbred]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I'd be surprised if the Dolphins kept that first overall pick, especially now that Parcells is on board (he traded the 1st pick in '97 with the Jets) and the mess that the team is in.

There's no obvious number one player this year. Dorsey's excellent, but they could trade down to a team who's thinking McFadden is the next Adrian Peterson, grab a few more picks in the process, and still snag Sedrick Ellis from USC who's going to be a great pro as well.

I could seriously see the Patriots trading up for it. They have a lot of aging defenders on that team, and they might decide winning another Super Bowl gives them the credence to start getting some more big-time players.

I doubt Parcells would even trade the pick in the division. And the Patriots are leery of high draft-picks because the cost is so ridiculous to sign the player. Like it was said, with Moss and Samuel needing to be signed to an already tight team salary, knowing New England's philosophy I think it's out of the question even if they could get McFadden. The team seems to like Maroney and Sammy Morris was excellent before he suffered that season-ending injury.

The Pats only need is a shutdown corner alongside Asante. Ellis Hobbs is inconsistant and undersized and they need a better #2 option. Talib has been excellent in every Kansas game I've seen this season and is expected to declare for the NFL draft. He's expected to be a mid-teens pick, so I'd trade down if I'm Belichick, grab a few more picks (for a young MLB) and get Talib or Mike Jenkins from South Florida.

 

[bostonbred]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Does anyone seriously think McFadden ain't going pro?

With a new coach and all the ****e about his eligibility, not to mention the fact he'll be a top-3 pick, it seems like a foregone conclusion, doesn't it?

He's gone.

 

[Tom Petty]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Wake me up at the NFL combine. Sorry.

Wake me up when the draft is over.
Of course, it's impossible to stay awake during the draft, the most boring two days ever.

Completely unwatchable. I can't even get through the first round anymore.

i make it through the raiders' first pick then i'm out.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Wake me up at the NFL combine. Sorry.

Wake me up when the draft is over.
Of course, it's impossible to stay awake during the draft, the most boring two days ever.

Completely unwatchable. I can't even get through the first round anymore.

i make it through the raiders' first pick then i'm out.

A true fanboi if I've ever seen one :D

 

[Tom Petty]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

Wake me up at the NFL combine. Sorry.

Wake me up when the draft is over.
Of course, it's impossible to stay awake during the draft, the most boring two days ever.

Completely unwatchable. I can't even get through the first round anymore.

i make it through the raiders' first pick then i'm out.

A true fanboi if I've ever seen one :D

yeah, but i'm a fanboi who can admit his team(s) sucks.

 

[Write-brained]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

The Lions are already trying to decide which WR they're going to pick in the first round.

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

The Lions are already trying to decide which WR they're going to pick in the first round.

Easy.
Mario Manningham. They didn't have to spend any money to scout him and they figure he'll just move a few miles to Detroit.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

The Lions are already trying to decide which WR they're going to pick in the first round.

Easy.
Mario Manningham. They didn't have to spend any money to scout him and they figure he'll just move a few miles to Detroit.

They should have drafted Greg Jennings last year. He's from Kalamazoo and better than Calvin Johnson right now.

Not saying he will be in two years. But right now.

 

[93Devil]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I Tivo the draft and wade through to the picks that I actually care about.

I have no idea who is going to be around when the Steelers draft, but I think a OL, MLB, WR, RB should probably be on their list.

You never know what will be filled in free agency. That will of course be a factor.

I read online that they might resign Faneca and move him to center. If he could pull it off, it would be a very intersting possibility.

 

[outofplace]

Re: Running NFL Draft thread -- why wait?

I Tivo the draft and wade through to the picks that I actually care about.

I have no idea who is going to be around when the Steelers draft, but I think a OL, MLB, WR, RB should probably be on their list.

You never know what will be filled in free agency. That will of course be a factor.

I read online that they might resign Faneca and move him to center. If he could pull it off, it would be a very intersting possibility.

Last I checked, they still need Faneca at guard. If they can somehow sign him, I don't understand why they would move him.

The Steelers do need to replace Mahan at center. He's awful. It is amazing how many times somebody came clean through the middle and when you watch the replay, Mahan was getting run over at the snap. I don't think I've ever watched an NFL game and thought the center caused his team to lose until the Steelers' loss to the Jets this year.

The Steelers have to go heavy on the lines, whether it be free agency, the draft or both. Faneca is a free agent. I think Starks is, too. And they have absolutely no depth on the defensive line, which is why the loss of Aaron Smith was such a killer.

The Patriots should be one of the more interesting teams. I could see them trading down or just staying where they are and taking the best linebacker available. I think that is every bit as big of a need as cornerback. Maybe Road Warrior Animal Jr.?