2008 NFL Draft Thread - Talksox

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 09:56 AM

It begins in a little over 2 hours.

Who goes first? If I'm Miami, I take Jake Long and then a QB in round 2. That is, of course, unless I can move down and get more picks this year.

TheKilo · 04-26-2008, 10:39 AM

It starts at 3 this year.

Jake Long is already signed.

lol

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 11:38 AM

Just noticed that about the starting time. Didn't it always start at 12? Fuckin' ESPN.

That's what I get for not paying much attention until today. C'est la vie.

TheKilo · 04-26-2008, 01:00 PM

Rest of top 10 predictions -

2 - Rams - Glenn Dorsey, DL, LSU
3 - Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
4 - Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
5 - Chiefs - Chris Long, DL, Virginia
6 - Jets - Vernon Gholston, DL, Ohio State
7 - Patriots - Keith Rivers, LB, USC
8 - Ravens - Ryan Clady, OL, Boise State
9 - Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DL, USC
10 - Saints - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 03:53 PM

NE commits the first trade. No surprises thus far.

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 03:55 PM

Jax moves up to #8.

castigs850 · 04-26-2008, 04:36 PM

anyone know anything about mayo? good pick or what?

yankeessuck013 · 04-26-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by castigs850

anyone know anything about mayo? good pick or what?

Pats are getting old at LB. They just got a young, athletic replacement. Maybe a reach, but when you're 18-1 and picking 10th, you have the luxury to reach.

VandaleIndustries · 04-26-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

It starts at 3 this year.

Jake Long is already signed.

lol

Well, if they already signed him, then why would they DRAFT him???

With Jake Long signed, The Dolphins take Matt Ryan 1st overall selection! hahahaha.

VandaleIndustries · 04-26-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by castigs850

anyone know anything about mayo? good pick or what?

I think the main point of that pick was to (of course) get younger, but more importantly, it allows Thomas to move to OLB, where he's a LOT better than ILB, where he played for most of last season.

I like the pick. Everyone seems to think we need a CB, and I'm not saying we don't, but lets not forget we won a Super Bowl with Troy Brown at CB. I think it's the scheme more than the players when it comes to the secondary. This draft has a LOT of good CBs, lots of depth. It's so hit or miss... We got an additional 3rd in the trade with NO, so I think we go after the CBS in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.

One Red Seat · 04-26-2008, 07:15 PM

I like my 'Skins move to drop down and get additonal picks.

Nice to see them finally address the receiving corps with a first day pick too.

Mr Crunchy · 04-26-2008, 07:35 PM

1st time i seen bb draft out of need rather than the best player available
i am a fan of rocky topfootball but i dont know much about this kid
that said
inside lb in the sec conference is an assasins gig and our front office will turn that 3round pick into a player no doubt

**schillingouttheks** · 04-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Mayo is a very smart player. The Pats were able to pick him because he'll be able to pick up on their more complicated schemes more easily than other LBs in the past would have. That's why the Pats have passed up on LBs in the past...I even believe that they've said that they don't want to go young at LB until they have to due to the complexity of their LB strategies. Mayo, though, should be able to make an immediate impact. I love the pick.

Mr Crunchy · 04-26-2008, 10:07 PM

the pats and bb specifically demand intelligence on and off the field

jacksonianmarch · 04-26-2008, 10:15 PM

I like the Giants picks. Defensive backfield was a dire need and Phillips should be a nice addition. Plus, this kid from USC is supposed to be a pretty good cover corner, so him with Ross and Madison should make a nice 1-2 and nickel coverage package.