Oh well...Dorsey to Chiefs. Looks like another 4-12 year.
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Oh well...Dorsey to Chiefs. Looks like another 4-12 year.
Ya'll got yourself a Buckeye. I know you're loving that Mik [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img]
About as much as I would love a brain tumor.
the cherilus pick was awful
baltimore takes joe flacco at #18
second 1AA player taken so far
i didnt realize it until it was just mentioned......but the redskins have pick #21
crazy how that worked out
Felix to Dallas with their first pick, Im happy about that one
mendenhall fell all the way to 23
wow.....nice pickup for the steelers
Yes, the Steelers needed someone to back up Parker. Davenport was not the answer, we saw that after Parker got hurt last year, they were not the same team
God, the Titans are a joke. They're drafts get funnier every year.
Dallas getting Mike Jenkins/CB for their second 1st round pick...not taking any chances with pacman jones
I don't about the Titans pick either!??? Chris Johnson is fast as hell! They said he ran a 4.24 40.
Maybe the drafted him of a solid back up to lendale or a solid kr or pr
From ESPN Scouts Insider:
" 24. Tennessee Titans
The pick: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina
What he brings: This is a reach in our opinion. At 197 pounds, there are concerns about Johnson's ability to take the kind of pounding NFL running backs endure. He's also not a great between the tackles and has had fumble issues. His biggest strengths are his speed and versatility; Johnson can line up in the backfield or motion out to the slot. His rare speed (4.24) makes him a home run threat regardless of where he lines up. Johnson can also make an impact in the kickoff return game.
How he fits: The Titans have invested second-round picks on LenDale White and Chris Henry the last two years so this makes no sense. However, head coach Jeff Fisher places a heavy emphasis on the running game to protect QB Vince Young, but Young would have been helped by getting a true No. 1 receiver. This pick might be a result of Mike Heimerdinger's new offensive scheme as Johnson does give them an upgrade in the return game and he is flexible on offense. Johnson reminds us a lot of Henry, which makes this pick even more perplexing. "
I still think Tennessee needs a true number 1 wide out! But Chris Johnson might be a great change of pace with lendale!
VT has had a good day, better than I expected
Duane Brown, Brandon Flowers and Eddie Royal all selected in the first 50 picks
maybe Xavier Adibi will get picked up soon to make it 4, otherwise VT is prob done for the day...but will wind up with 8-9 total
Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher commented on his team's first round choice of Chris Johnson. "We're very, very impressed with he, in particular, as a person. He's a very, very talented football player. He's versatile, he's got great speed and great hands. His numbers are exceptional at East Carolina and we're going to plug him in wherever and whenever we can because we know he's a playmaker. He has world-class, difference-making speed, which is something we need offensively, so we're very excited to place Chris in the offense."
Brohm to Green Bay is interesting. Nice pickup at pick 56, IMO.
Dude I hate Tennessee this time of the year! Jason freakin Jones!!!! Blah!!!!
With the 54th pick of the 2008 NFL, the Tennessee Titans selected Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan.
NFL.com: Lacks ideal bulk and has just adequate quickness, but displays excellent arm length to keep blockers away from his body...Lacks explosiveness off the snap, but has the functional speed to get into the gaps to disrupt the plays...When he keeps his hands active, he has good success in attaining leverage over the blocker and his long arms allow him to stack opponents at the line...
Henne to my phins so im pretty happy about that. Should be a good qb competition between him and beck
If Beck struggles early, you may see Henne.
some thoughts on the first round
first off i dont remember this many trades going down
more OT drafted in the first round than i ever remember
no WRs for only the second time
it seems that the theme this year is drafting need and not the best player on the board with an emphasis on the OL and defense
the jets are still the dumbest franchise ever
trade up for a 6'2 240lb TE
mistake
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xknight52</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't about the Titans pick either!??? Chris Johnson is fast as hell! They said he ran a 4.24 40.
Maybe the drafted him of a solid back up to lendale or a solid kr or pr </div></div>
why would they want another RB?
they already have 86
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueWahooChambor</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the jets are still the dumbest franchise ever
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As a Jets fan, I have known this for many a year.
I dunno!!!
I guess they have gave up on Chris Henry already! You'll see Chris Johnson on the field a lot!!!
im happy as hell, balmer failing to 29 is a godsend
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueWahooChambor</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xknight52</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't about the Titans pick either!??? Chris Johnson is fast as hell! They said he ran a 4.24 40.
Maybe the drafted him of a solid back up to lendale or a solid kr or pr </div></div>
why would they want another RB?
they already have 86 </div></div>
I see it as a pretty dumb move as well...However, I assume they are going to use him in a very Reggie Bush fashion, mostly at the slot reciever...
I'd just like to see Rashad Morgan's name called today at some point.
balmer stinks........tenn needs true WRs in the worst way.....not RBs that they move around
they need a real deep threat because they dont have one right now
They don't have a qb either. They'll be addressing that in the next couple of years. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif[/img]
I'm pretty satisfied with how VT did...8 guys drafted, only USC had more
a little frustrated Vince Hall didn't get drafted though, if he were a couple inches taller he would have definitely been taken
we should have 13 guys in Camp in the spring though...not bad for 2 and 3 star kids!
i think KC had the best draft....it wasnt only because they had the most picks but because they addressed the most needs
jax and carolina also did a great job with what they were working with this weekend
as for the giants
i like them grabbing KP at the end of round 1 to replace gibril
i would have taken a LB like connor in round 2 and not thomas
manningham was a solid pick for them
i dont understand woodson unless they want to make him a WR
goff and kehl fit the reese method and hopefully do as well as guys like deossie and boss last year
overall i like the kp pick but would have taken a LB in the 2nd not a 5th corner.......but im not going to cry about this draft, especially after last year
ATL probably had the worst draft that I have seen. I haven't kept a close eye on it to be honest.
I think TENN took care of the worst draft, I don't know what they were thinking
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1inStripes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ATL probably had the worst draft that I have seen. I haven't kept a close eye on it to be honest. </div></div>
Check out the always laughable Titans.
Thats true. I forgot about them till I sent the message.
Tennessee had a solid draft but the only thing that bothers me is that they didn't go after a solid WR.... But reading some of the things about Chris Johnson don't be shocked if he has a huge year for Tennessee! I believe they're gonna use him for everything! RB, slot WR, and KR.... Can't hate that 4.2 speed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Big Blue drafts some insurance behind Manning
Monday, April 28, 2008
BY MIKE GARAFOLO
Star-Ledger Staff
After four years with the Giants, Eli Manning has finally solidified himself as a franchise quarterback who has already taken the team to a Super Bowl title.
So why would the Giants draft a quarterback a few months later? As an investment, of course.
In the sixth round yesterday, the Giants selected Kentucky quarterback Andre' Woodson, a player both general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin said they hope to "develop." Part of the hope is they can "develop" Woodson and, in a few years, trade him for a high draft pick.
It's a strategy several teams with established starters have employed. In 1998, the Packers drafted Matt Hasselbeck in the sixth round to sit behind Brett Favre. Three years later Green Bay included Hasselbeck in a package deal that allowed them to move up seven spots in the first round. The Eagles did the same thing with A.J. Feeley, whom they drafted in the fifth round two years after selecting Donovan McNabb. Eventually, Philly traded Feeley for a second-round pick.
Even the Falcons did it when they picked Matt Schaub in the third round of the 2004 draft and traded him for two second-round picks, though they regretted that move a few weeks later when the Michael Vick dogfighting situation first surfaced.
"There are theories, there's practicality, there's a way in which things are done within a draft and there's a way in which things are done within a roster," Coughlin said. "This is a good, young talented kid who we were really excited about. We drafted him for that purpose and we'll see what the future holds."
The Giants have five quarterbacks on the roster and will take only four to training camp. That means Anthony Wright or former Kentucky starter Jared Lorenzen will soon be cut in favor of the 6-4, 227-pound Woodson, who was once a Heisman candidate and threw 40 touchdowns to only 11 interceptions last season.
"This guy has a strong skill set," Reese said of Woodson, who has a strong arm but needs to work on a quicker delivery. "He was very productive over his years at Kentucky. He can make all the throws and he's a pretty good athlete for that position."
The Giants will visit the White House on Wednesday afternoon for an honorary ceremony with President Bush. TE Jeremy Shockey, who made only a brief appearance at the Super Bowl and skipped the victory parade, is unlikely to join his teammates and coaches in Washington. A team spokesman doubted Shockey will attend and said so far there are no indications he will.
Despite rampant trade rumors, Shockey was not dealt during the draft, though the Buccaneers made a push during the second round on Saturday. Shockey's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has made it clear Shockey will at least welcome a trade, so this situation is far from settled.
The Giants traded up in the fourth round to select Brigham Young OLB Bryan Kehl "because there are so many positive things about him," Reese said. ... The team views Vanderbilt LB Jonathan Goff (fifth round) as a middle LB. Both Goff and Kehl will be expected to contribute on special teams immediately. ... DE Robert Henderson, the team's other sixth-round pick, is a 6-3, 278-pound "developmental kind of a kid," according to Reese. Henderson ran an impressive 4.81 40-yard dash. </div></div>
review of the 2008 draft. how many would take the Titans first round pick in a heartbeat now?
Yea the CJ pick was a shocker but I'm glad we got him