***The official nfl draft thread***

**imported_mega** · April 28th, 2006, 10:55 AM

Im not going to be around tomorrow in all likelyhood fellas, so I thought Id go ahead and get a thread started in case you guys want to have some predraft talk.

My thoughts, I think the draft will go pretty close to form at the top, if there are any surprises I think it could be Young or Leinart falling a little further than thought. Some teams just dont need quarterbacks.

As the 1st round gets into the 20's, I expect to see alot of jockeying around, teams moving up, teams moving down. I will be surprised if Pittsburgh doesnt make a move to move ahead of Carolina to take LenDale White.

I think there is very little difference between a player between 20-30 and even a guy in the 3rd round of this draft. Championships are won in the 3rd and 4th round, I think this draft will show that. Lots of depth at corner, safety, and tight end.

After giving it some thought, it really wouldnt surprise me if JHam is taken in round 5 or 6 even though I feel he is a 7th rounder. It only takes one team to fall in love with you, and while I dont think he is that great of a football player, Im sure he interviewed really well with alot of teams based upon his personality.

Last, my steals of the draft are Antonio Cromartie, Manny Lawson, Dominique Byrd, and Charles Gordon. *insert flowers for algernon jokes here_________*

have a good weekend guys.

**LPDBlueDevils** · April 28th, 2006, 02:00 PM

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As the 1st round gets into the 20's, I expect to see alot of jockeying around, teams moving up, teams moving down. I will be surprised if Pittsburgh doesnt make a move to move ahead of Carolina to take LenDale White.

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I'd be happy with that pick, even after all the crap that has came out about him, like him being overweight, pulled hamstring, poor pro-day workout, and questionable work ethic, I think he is the second best RB in this years draft behind Bush. Like always I may be wrong but if he falls to the Steelers he may be the steal of the draft. Go Steelers!

**The_Verdict** · April 28th, 2006, 02:19 PM

I'll make a guess that Hamilton will go in either Round 6 or 7 to the Cleveland Browns.

**starbuck** · April 28th, 2006, 04:04 PM

If there was interest, any interest at all I would trade the first pick for additonal picks. People keep saying that you don't want to be the next team that "passed on Michael Jordan" but one player can have much more of an impact in basketball than football. I just think more picks is the better way to go.
Sure Bush is a great player and from every interview I've seen Bush is a top notch character guy but it has been said that you can find great running backs late in the first round and in the middle rounds. Sure, look at people talking about how the Chargers messed up passing on the Chance to take Vick but ended up with one of the top 3 running backs in the league. A lot of pressure picking first and being the first pick.
Just my thoughts

**imported_mega** · April 28th, 2006, 09:59 PM

ok with Mario Williams going #1, I would expect the Saints to either draft Bush or D'Brickishaw Ferguson. Brick was supposed to go to the Jets at 4. The jets would like to trade up and get bush but they would have to give up 4,29 and a 3rd rounder, thats steep. The saints would draft Ferguson at 4 and then likely a TE for Brees at 29. The Saints could shock the world and draft Vernon Davis at 2 or even 4, but if its me, Im drafting Bush.

The ramifications of those first 2 picks is going to change the top 10. A very good player is going to fall. Someone said its no fun that they announced the first pick tonight, its going to be even more fun tomorrow when everyone is trying hard to get up to #2. The saints will have the best draft now imo, it would take a screwup of epic proportions to botch this situation.

Sal Palantonio is reporting that the packers and raiders are looking to trade up to #2. I could see Javon Walker packaged in a deal with the #5 pick and another draft pick to get Bush.

**burton2019** · April 28th, 2006, 10:35 PM

Ferguson is going number 2
Young number 3
Leinhart number 4.....the Jets get their guy

**imported_mega** · April 28th, 2006, 10:51 PM

I would think that the Jets would take Bush over Leinart, they have wanted Bush all along. If Bush isnt there, they would want Ferguson. I think Leinart is the least desirable of the 3 for them. Just going by what Ive heard.