NFL Mock Draft

[Killadelphia]

1. Dolphins (Brandon)
2. Rams (itsjdiggity)
3. Falcons (synaddict)
4. Raiders (kshtoinks)
5. Chiefs (VanillaBear)
6. Jets (wearecured)
7. Pats (LWO)
8. Ravens (Mikeyxxxcore)
9. Bengals (Mcfly21)
10. Saints (airik625)
11. Bills (anamericangod)
12. Broncos (williek)
13. Panthers (xbrokendownx)
14. Bears (cubbynick)
15. Lions (synaddict)
16. Cardinals (Chris M)
17. Vikings (1moreandimfree)
18. Texans (LWO)
19. Eagles (Mat 1419 and I)
20. Buccaneers (Playswithfire)
21. Redskins (giggsoho)
22. Cowboys (livethesounds)
23. Steelers (Fondestmemory)
24. Titans (Livethesounds)
25. Seahawks (Weber)
26. Jaguars (iihungreii)
27. Chargers (rcrook)
28. Cowboys (livethesounds)
29. 49ers (Me)
30. Packers (Drew)
31. Patriots (Forfeited)
32. Giants (Selftitled85)

Browns (williek)
Colts

If we make it to the 2nd round we'll go from there. Sign up for your team and then we'll go from there. I'll likely take the Skins as well if no one wants them.

[we are cured]

i'll be the jets

[williek311]

I'll be the Browns. Let me know when you get to the 4th round.

[mikeyxxcore]

ill take the Ravens

[mat1419]

i'll take the Pats first pick

[anamericangod]

Bills please.

[xbrokendownx]

so should i start? or are we waiting until more teams get taken

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Bills please.
Bastard. In that case, I'll take the Buccaneers, unless a hardcore Tampa fan comes in and wants it more than I do.

[LeftWideOpen]

i'd say pats, but mat may have beat me to it.

2nd choice would be the Panthers, I guess.

[mat1419]

i'd say pats, but mat may have beat me to it.

2nd choice would be the Panthers, I guess.

you can have them, they're your team so you should anyway

[selftitled85]

peg me for the giants

[kshtoinks12]

No no no no, I'm the motha fuckin' Jets.

[Scott Weber]

this is interesting.

[CubbyNick42]

I got the Bears.

[we are cured]

No no no no, I'm the motha fuckin' Jets.

beat you to it mr america

[selftitled85]

so did i get the giants?

[williek311]

This seems like it could be pretty cool.

[airik625]

We need more people to claim their team.

[mikeyxxcore]

I dont think I've seen a KC or Houston fan since I've been posting in the football threads, so someone might have to take another team/pick if no one steps up for a team.

[avengedtbs]

Fuck, I wanted the Giants.

[selftitled85]

Fuck, I wanted the Giants.

sorry. im just too quick for you.

[FondestMemory]

I dont think I've seen a KC or Houston fan since I've been posting in the football threads, so someone might have to take another team/pick if no one steps up for a team.

there's a texans fan. and that one douche says he's a chiefs fan.

i'll take the steelers if nobody else grabs them.

[Chris M.]

I got the Bears.

Damn.

I guess I'll take Arizona.

[Killadelphia]

Alright, I've updated the list. Claim your team if you haven't. Matt, I put us both down for Philly.

Quite a few people will likely have 2 teams.

[SgtSmegma]

Can I usurp the Giants?

[Killadelphia]

what the fuck does usurp mean?

[mikeyxxcore]

very good question. if no one else claims it, I'll do Houston too.

[Scott Weber]

Wtf, who doesn't know what usurp means?

[livethesounds]

there's a texans fan. and that one douche says he's a chiefs fan.

i'll take the steelers if nobody else grabs them.

i'm pretty sure soundofthebrown is a texans fan

i'd be willing to do Houston as well, but somebody else grabbed them if not him.

I'm open to taking another team though.

[Killadelphia]

I've never really seen the word used, worry. I see it means to take over though.

[livethesounds]

if nobody else claims them i'll take the Cowboys too. I know way more than i'd like to about Dallas.

[Vanilla Bear]

interesting...i'll take the pack

[Killadelphia]

We need Rams, Falcons, Raiders, Chiefs, Bengals, Broncos, Panthers, Lions, Texans, Redskins, Cowboys, Jaguard, Chargers, 49ers, Packers (if Drew doesn't take it).

[Vanilla Bear]

drew can take em if he wants...i'll just be a consultant

[rcrook]

Chargers

[iihungrieii]

ill take our division rivals the jags

[CubbyNick42]

Damn.

I guess I'll take Arizona.
Haha sorry dude. You wanna be my consultant?

[Chris M.]

Sounds good.

[CubbyNick42]

As long as you're not going to pick a QB anyway.

[mikeyxxcore]

dont give out your draft secrets bro!

[kshtoinks12]

I'll take the Raiders if I can't get the Jets. Make sure the asshole that took them away from me can't get McFadden.

[Killadelphia]

draft to the team's needs.

[xbrokendownx]

are we waiting to start until we have all the teams covered?

[Killadelphia]

I think we need at least the top 10 filled. I'm sure some people may come by tonight and sign up. Also, I've made a spread sheet in excel to keep track of the picks if anyone wants it when we're done.

[MyWorldEntire]

Since someone already has the Bears, I'll take the Lions.

[williek311]

Oh sweet I got the browns on lock. But so I can actually participate I'll take the Broncos if nobody else has them. And when do we plan on doing this?

[Killadelphia]

Once we get all the teams started, it'll just be on an ongoing thing until the draft. We'll see how far we get.

[williek311]

Once we get all the teams started, it'll just be on an ongoing thing until the draft. We'll see how far we get.
Oh damn if this is to keep going in to later rounds I will just stick with the Browns then and wait.

[xbrokendownx]

well i already know who i want with the #1 pick

[Killadelphia]

Oh damn if this is to keep going in to later rounds I will just stick with the Browns then and wait.

People will likely need to be two teams, so you can be the broncos too.

[Killadelphia]

Rams, Falcons, Chiefs, Bengals, Panthers, Lions, Texans, 49ers left.

[xbrokendownx]

i can take the Panthers too if no one else wants them

[Killadelphia]

I put you down for them. Has Mike completely given up on the Lions?

[mikeyxxcore]

me?
I'll take the Texans. someone half-claimed the lions though.

[Killadelphia]

me?
I'll take the Texans. someone half-claimed the lions though.

no bigmike.

[mikeyxxcore]

ah alright

[LeftWideOpen]

you can have them, they're your team so you should anyway

aww, thanks!

I'll take the Falcons if nobody else wants them, but only because I think their pick is a lock.

[itsjdiggity]

i'll take the rams

[GiggsOho]

Rams, Falcons, Chiefs, Bengals, Panthers, Lions, Texans, 49ers left.


Do you still want to be the Skins? I'll take that off your hands if you don't want it.

[Vanilla Bear]

actually i'll take the chiefs if DrewB doesn't reply for the Pack

[Killadelphia]

Do you still want to be the Skins? I'll take that off your hands if you don't want it.

you can have them.

[GiggsOho]

you can have them.

sweet. done and done.

[MyWorldEntire]

I'll take the Falcons

[itsjdiggity]

you didn't put me up for the rams

[Killadelphia]

Chiefs, Bengals, Lions, Texans, 49ers

Also, Colts who do not have a first round pick.

[Killadelphia]

you didn't put me up for the rams

got ya

[livethesounds]

hey, can we talk to other people and try and make trades or should we just stick with the current order?

[bigmike]

I hate the NFL and the Lions, so if I play along can I take like 4 WR's with my first 4 picks or would I have to play it straight up and actually attempt to improve the key areas like OL, DL, LB, DB, QB, RB, TE, Head Coach, GM, Owner, and City?

[livethesounds]

ok, you're not allowed to play. :-D

[mcfly21]

i'll take the bengals

[Killadelphia]

hey, can we talk to other people and try and make trades or should we just stick with the current order?

I would think we could make the trades, but they have to following the draft pick point system.

I hate the NFL and the Lions, so if I play along can I take like 4 WR's with my first 4 picks or would I have to play it straight up and actually attempt to improve the key areas like OL, DL, LB, DB, QB, RB, TE, Head Coach, GM, Owner, and City?

you'd have to play it straight up hahaah.

[Killadelphia]

Chiefs, Texans, 49ers, Colts

[LeftWideOpen]

vanilla bear offered to take the chiefs .. bottom of last page.

[williek311]

Damn I might have to back out of this now. I'm going to be gone for the weekend and won't be able to participate. Unless this was held off till Sunday night or Monday.

[Scott Weber]

Justin, will you post details on exactly how this is going to work?

[LeftWideOpen]

yeah consider me 100% opposed to the trades thing .. that will make this entirely unrealistic, since 1st round trades are unpredictable.

[xbrokendownx]

yea i would say no trades either

[selftitled85]

Boo trades.

[iihungrieii]

can you like secretly kick off livethesounds from the titans so i can have them?

[airik625]

trades would be way too complicated.

[Killadelphia]

Rules

1 - No trades.
2 - First, Brandon will pick and then etc.
3 - Pick to them teams needs, do not pick a player they do not need. Let's try to make this as realistic as possible. Once we get through the first round I will post the 2nd round, etc.
4 - When you make your pick do it like this:

Pick # - team name - player now the next pick is on the clock.

Why you made that choice.

Pick # - team name is now on the clock, to let the next person know it is their turn. If it looks like the designated person is failing to pick for his team, we'll will look at suggestions and vote on that pick.

I will post the picks in the first post and I also have an excel spreadsheet set up for it.

[mikeyxxcore]

sounds alright

[xbrokendownx]

so can i start it up now?

[LeftWideOpen]

we should maybe make the picks it its own thread, for organization purposes?

especially if people dont pick, it could get sloppy in here. leave the discussion, in those hopefully rare cases, here and have the picks as its own ongoing thread? that way its clear and focused and you wont have people picking guys who've already gone.

and maybe setup a time limit (6 hours, 12 hours, etc.) for picks so that theres some structure.

[Killadelphia]

Alright...we need the Colts and Texans. I put Mike down for the Lions, if he doesn't take them synaddict, you can have them as well as the Falcons, which you already have.

I'll take the Niners if no one else wants them.

Brandon, you can start.

[Killadelphia]

we should maybe make the picks it its own thread, for organization purposes?

especially if people dont pick, it could get sloppy in here. leave the discussion, in those hopefully rare cases, here and have the picks as its own ongoing thread? that way its clear and focused and you wont have people picking guys who've already gone.

and maybe setup a time limit (6 hours, 12 hours, etc.) for picks so that theres some structure.

Sounds like a good idea. 10 hour time-limit. Please do not take the entire time.

[LeftWideOpen]

I can take the Texans .. I've got a solid idea of what they need.

[Drew Beringer]

I'll take the Packers.

[Killadelphia]

okay, I created the new thread. Only post your picks there.

[xbrokendownx]

alright, and were underway

[LeftWideOpen]

going smoothly so far. i'll consider this is a big success if we get through the 1st round by the end of the weekend.

[xbrokendownx]

haha jdigg said tutelage

[itsjdiggity]

damn right i did

i was about to grab gholston but couldn't pass up long... and will the next guy pick matt ryan already so we can move on?

[xbrokendownx]

yea i really dont know how kiper has the falcons not taking Ryan

[LeftWideOpen]

yeah i mean, dorsey has a hell of a lot of potential .. but hes a big question mark right now. If people are absolutely writing off Malcolm Kelly, Dorsey's stock would have to suffer also.

[itsjdiggity]

#3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College


http://i25.tinypic.com/1pfrpg.jpg




Pick #4 - Oakland Raiders now on the clock

[Killadelphia]

haha. I have to step out for a little and look for new sneakers. Keep it going. I'm sure I'll be back before we get to the Eagles/Niners for me.

[Vanilla Bear]

chiefs are at an iffy spot w/ those two guys off the board...i would try for a trade if this was real

[mikeyxxcore]

Hey, Im number 8, Ravens...I probably wont be able to get back on here before 9/10PM EST.

hope I dont hold shit up.

[LeftWideOpen]

Hey, Im number 8, Ravens...I probably wont be able to get back on here before 9/10PM EST.

hope I dont hold shit up.

you probably wont .. i dont anticipate making the 7th pick till the AM, since it doesnt appear that #3 is coming anytime soon and its friday night.

[airik625]

whose pick is it?

[Killadelphia]

Hey, Im number 8, Ravens...I probably wont be able to get back on here before 9/10PM EST.

hope I dont hold shit up.

you could always PM someone a list before hand or something.

[LeftWideOpen]

someone should PM that kid w/ the falcons pick since he may not know we intended on doing this right away. i noticed earlier that he's logged on since we began this.

[Killadelphia]

I sent him one.

[LeftWideOpen]

cool .. i'm not in a rush by any means, but it'd be nice to see this workout w/out any complications.

[Killadelphia]

Eh, if he doesn't show up, we'll just all pick for Atlanta. I think it'd be awesome if we could make it to around the 4th round.

[MyWorldEntire]

Sorry I'm so late guys

3rd Pick: Matt Ryan QB Boston College
http://images.athlonsports.com/d/6668-1/MattRyan_001.jpg

[LeftWideOpen]

no problem, but post this in the other thread (thats picks only).

and incredible pick, by the way. your franchise has forever been changed for the better.

[Scott Weber]

no problem, but post this in the other thread (thats picks only).

and incredible pick, by the way. your franchise has forever been changed for the better.
mannnnn crush!

[mikeyxxcore]

wow now who am I going to pick for Baltimore?!(jk)

[selftitled85]

man so long to go til 32

[preppyak]

no problem, but post this in the other thread (thats picks only).

and incredible pick, by the way. your franchise has forever been changed for the better.
Imagine...God AND Jesus on the same team! Its almost fated...

[airik625]

So, I'm guessing my pick at #10 won't come until later on tomorrow.

[mikeyxxcore]

very good guess, hopefully by than haha.

[airik625]

Yeah, I'll check back regularly but it probably won't be until at least tomorrow evening.

[bigmike]

Alright...we need the Colts and Texans. I put Mike down for the Lions, if he doesn't take them synaddict, you can have them as well as the Falcons, which you already have.

I'll take the Niners if no one else wants them.

Brandon, you can start.
Give it to synaddict because I'm probably liable to pick Devin Thomas or something. Lions make me so, so bitter.

[Killadelphia]

kshtoinks, pick.

[kshtoinks12]

done.

[Killadelphia]

wow, I would have thought you'd pick McFadden. You just want the Jets to get him haha.

Did you forget the Raiders just locked up a DT for 50 million and they run a 3-4.

[mikeyxxcore]

wow, I would have thought you'd pick McFadden. You just want the Jets to get him haha.

Did you forget the Raiders just locked up a DT for 50 million and they run a 3-4.

That was my first thought.

[LeftWideOpen]

Dorsey to Oakland is definitely still a possibility since Kelly can move to DE, where they are weak. With both Long's off the board, I can certainly see this pick happening.

[Vanilla Bear]

wearecured...your pick!

[we are cured]

the jets are unlikely to be in this position, having both gholston and mcfadden available at #6. in fact i think neither will be available and they'll look toward either mckelvin or roberts-cromartie to give them a 2nd top cb.

[Killadelphia]

1 or the other will be there at 6. Chiefs are almost definitely picking a tackle.

[LeftWideOpen]

Gholston would be the ideal pick for most Pats fans ... but if McFadden is somehow still on the board, I think the team would go w/ him in a heartbeat. I don't think they are entirely sold on Maroney as an every-down back.

And I wouldnt rule out Glenn Dorsey to the Pats, either, if hes on the board. Belichick has seemed to be much more open to the 4-3 lately and having Dorsey, Wilfork, Warren, Seymour as the D-Line would be dominant.

[Killadelphia]

That was my first thought.

your pick.

[CubbyNick42]

Still moving faster than an actual draft.

[mikeyxxcore]

Sorry it took me so long, job interview.

[LeftWideOpen]

nice call on Cromartie. Him and McKelvin are virtually a toss up, IMO.

A lot of mocks have the Pats taking one of them, but I don't see it happening. They wouldnt shell out money to keep Samuel, so why would they turn around and pay an unproven kid Top 10 money? Plus, the CB position is incredibly deep this year and the Pats have been scheduling visits w/ 2nd and 3rd round projected players to this point.

[LeftWideOpen]

mcfly, you are up.

[mikeyxxcore]

Yeah I think the Pats might take him but I'm hoping we get him or McKelvin. I hope Clady isn't taken when we pick, we might grab him. JO is almost definately going to retire and the CB situation can be addressed in the 2nd round.

[airik625]

Im ready to pick! I wish the #9 pick would hurry up.

[LeftWideOpen]

yeah and theres about a 2% chance it wont be Sedrick Ellis, which makes it lame.

[kshtoinks12]

wow, I would have thought you'd pick McFadden. You just want the Jets to get him haha.

Did you forget the Raiders just locked up a DT for 50 million and they run a 3-4.Although I did completely forget that, hahaha, I could still definitely see it happening, Dorsey's that good, and Oakland loves a defensive star.

[airik625]

Still on number 9 damnit

[LeftWideOpen]

Still on number 9 damnit

stick around .. i think Killa was waiting until midnight before making his pick for him.

[Killadelphia]

go #10.

[Killadelphia]

Rumors - Sheppard and the 19 to move up to 9 or 10. I really don't want to see Sheppard on New Orleans though.

[GiggsOho]

Hopefully we can stretch this into tonight, I'll get to my skins pick at work. Sorry guys, brotha got stuff to do today.

[Killadelphia]

Guys, if you can't make it submit a list of players to one of the regulars and we'll put your pick for you.

[airik625]

Alright, I just picked.

#11 is up next.

[Killadelphia]

Bills please.

you're up.

[anamericangod]

Broncos on the clock.

[Killadelphia]

reachhhhhhh lol.

[xbrokendownx]

yea that is a biggg reach IMO

[anamericangod]

I think it's solid. Between that or Malcolm Kelly, the Bills absolutely need a WR that is capable of getting things done. Kelly has been too mysterious in regards to his injuries, and I don't think it's the best idea for the Bills to take such a chance on somebody who might just end up as damaged goods.

[xbrokendownx]

oh damn i forgot im doing carolina..im up after denver

[LeftWideOpen]

i like the devin thomas pick .. its a reach in terms of talent, but a good need pick.

[airik625]

I would have either picked Kelly, Sweed, or Jackson before Thomas. But, Thomas could have an amazing rookie year.

[selftitled85]

What the hell is taking everyone so long? By the time we finish the actual draft will be over!

[GiggsOho]

Am I missing something? Where are people posting their picks?

[Chris M.]

Am I missing something? Where are people posting their picks?

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309501

[mcfly21]

sorry for missing my pick, i didn't realize we were starting this weekend

[GiggsOho]

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309501


Thanks man.

[anamericangod]

What the hell is taking everyone so long? By the time we finish the actual draft will be over!

We're trying to make this feel as real as possible.

[LeftWideOpen]

paging williek.

[Scott Weber]

this just isn't going to work.

[LeftWideOpen]

this just isn't going to work.

i'd wish it'd go quicker, but its worked alright so far.

[mikearduini9]

Hell yes to Devin Thomas! I would have also considered Sweed with that pick, but yeah... injuries.

[Killadelphia]

The worst part is the kid has been in the forum today.

[williek311]

I'm sorry it took me so long.

[Killadelphia]

With the Renaldo Balkman pick of the draft lol.

[Killadelphia]

brandon pick.

[GiggsOho]

With the Renaldo Balkman pick of the draft lol.


ah ha.

[williek311]

With the Renaldo Balkman pick of the draft lol.
Hahahaha

[Killadelphia]

New deadline - 6 hours.

[GiggsOho]

sweet

[LeftWideOpen]

sounds good, as long as there are exceptions for overnight stuff. If someone picks at 2 AM, it's a lot to ask of someone to post by 8 AM. I'd say in those cases, the 10 hour limit still works.

[Killadelphia]

Yeah, definitely exceptions overnight. Between the hours of 9am-1am, the 6 hours will count. So say the person before you picks at 10 pm. You have until 12 pm the next day. If you don't think you can make it PM your votes to myself and one other regular.

Obviously people can draft over the night, but the 6 hour deadline would not start until 9am.

This could help get this thing moving.

[xbrokendownx]

cubbynick is up

[Killadelphia]

Still moving faster than an actual draft.

you're up.

[MyWorldEntire]

Chris M is up

[bigmike]

Since it's a mock draft and no trades that's probably the best pick for the Lions. In reality, though, it's inconsequential. Dude will suck when 4 D-Lineman are dropping him for 4 yard losses because the O-Line is quite possibly the worst in football.

[Killadelphia]

Yeah, I could see them drafting Branden Albert there.

[bigmike]

I could see them drafting Devin Thomas there.

[Killadelphia]

hahaha.

[MyWorldEntire]

Yeah, I could see them drafting Branden Albert there.

I think it's quite possible that they trade down and get either Johnathan Stewart or Albert, but I thought it would be a little bit of a reach to take Albert at 15.

[Killadelphia]

I think there would have been a few trades already. Specifically Buffalo and Philly. Lito Sheppard and the #19 for the #11 and a late round pick is quite possible.

Buffalo could draft any of those fringe top 20 WRs.

[MyWorldEntire]

I could see them drafting Devin Thomas there.

I honestly was considering drafting Malcolm Kelly, but I couldn't think of any possible reason for picking. Maybe the Lions could just replace their offensive lineman and running backs with wide receivers, they probably wouldn't do much worse.

[LeftWideOpen]

I think there would have been a few trades already. Specifically Buffalo and Philly. Lito Sheppard and the #19 for the #11 and a late round pick is quite possible.

Buffalo could draft any of those fringe top 20 WRs.

what, or who, would Philly gain from moving up to #11? Doesnt seem to me like they have any glaring weakness that would be filled at #11.

Rivers, maybe. Thats about all I could see that makes sense considering they give up Sheppard.

[Killadelphia]

what, or who, would Philly gain from moving up to #11? Doesnt seem to me like they have any glaring weakness that would be filled at #11.

Rivers, maybe. Thats about all I could see that makes sense considering they give up Sheppard.

OT. They'd nab Williams or Otah. HUGE Hole considering both Thomas and Runyan are UFAs after this season. They could also pick Rodgers-Cromartie if he is available.

[bigmike]

I honestly was considering drafting Malcolm Kelly, but I couldn't think of any possible reason for picking. Maybe the Lions could just replace their offensive lineman and running backs with wide receivers, they probably wouldn't do much worse.
An all WR starting 11 on offense would at least insure that I would tune into every game.

[Killadelphia]

sorry for missing my pick, i didn't realize we were starting this weekend

it's alright

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309501

you're up.

[airik625]

I love this idea. It's flowing smoothly. I think after the 2nd round it will die down and not be nearly as interesting.

[mikeyxxcore]

Well, I'll have to do some work. Past the third round I'm not really to clear on prospects.

[LeftWideOpen]

so if Chris M doesnt pick by noon, my vote is for Talib.

[selftitled85]

so if Chris M doesnt pick by noon, my vote is for Talib.

I second rthis.

[LeftWideOpen]

derrick harvey would be tempting for the Cards, too.

and Keith Rivers is probably the best player left, but he doesnt fit them.

[selftitled85]

derrick harvey would be tempting for the Cards, too.

and Keith Rivers is probably the best player left, but he doesnt fit them.

Yeah they lost a few LB's to FA but they picked up one guy and tagged another so I think LB could be something they pick up later on.

[LeftWideOpen]

so the commissioner has gone AWOL and the Texans are about to run in with their pick!

[mcfly21]

so the draft order that's up there isn't right....

Just judging by browns picks

[GiggsOho]

omg Cardinals pick already.

[Killadelphia]

so the draft order that's up there isn't right....

Just judging by browns picks

what isn't right?

[Killadelphia]

Who should we pick for Arizona?

[Chris M.]

Wait... I'm here. I'll pick in a minute. Sorry about the delay, I was at school until now.

[LeftWideOpen]

1moreandimfree, you are up.

[Scott Weber]

he's probably in class.

[1moreandimfree]

done

[LeftWideOpen]

you're up, killa.

[LeftWideOpen]

uhhh killa, Harvey was taken at #17

[Killadelphia]

plays with fire.

[Killadelphia]

fixed.

[LeftWideOpen]

surprised you didnt go Rivers there .. i don't see any chance of him still being available in the real draft. He might even go as high as #7.

[Killadelphia]

surprised you didnt go Rivers there .. i don't see any chance of him still being available in the real draft. He might even go as high as #7.

Eagles are already really young at linebacker already and they have a bad history of picking first round linebackers.

They really need help at DE. Defensive pressure from the line is going to be huge in a team looking to create turnovers. Rivers is not very good in the running game and they're linebackers did well last year. I really think Stewart Bradley could be a stud at middle linebacker this year.

Their list of needs goes like this OT, DE, S, Offensive Playmaker, LB. Depending on what happens with Sheppard, throw corner in there.

[LeftWideOpen]

interesting pick w/ Brohm .. he would be a good fit in Tampa. #20 may be a reach, though, and I dont know how Tampa fans would feel about another QB.

[mcfly21]

limas sweed was probably tempting

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

interesting pick w/ Brohm .. he would be a good fit in Tampa. #20 may be a reach, though, and I dont know how Tampa fans would feel about another QB.
I, as a Tampa follower, would be much happier in seeing Brohm there than Gradkowski, McCown, Simms or even Griese.

You've got to plan for the future and let's face it....I wouldn't say the future for any of the 5 QB's on the roster is very bright right now, since Griese is 33? Garcia is 37 or 38 and the others well....they're who they are. Brohm would need some time to learn the system, and Garcia has been a West Coast master in both SF and TB.

I really think that there will still be a quality WR available in the 2nd round

[mcfly21]

I, as a Tampa follower, would be much happier in seeing Brohm there than Gradkowski, McCown, Simms or even Griese.

You've got to plan for the future and let's face it....I wouldn't say the future for any of the 5 QB's on the roster is very bright right now, since Griese is 33? Garcia is 37 or 38 and the others well....they're who they are. Brohm would need some time to learn the system, and Garcia has been a West Coast master in both SF and TB.

I really think that there will still be a quality WR available in the 2nd round


wasn't there talk of a jake plummer comeback?

or was that another team

[LeftWideOpen]

wasn't there talk of a jake plummer comeback?

or was that another team

Gruden keeps holding out hope .. but hes not coming back.

[FondestMemory]

brohm there is interesting.

i think they'll take desean jackson there. i also think that's a big mistake.

[xbrokendownx]

tampa has like 32 QBs

[GiggsOho]

cocksuckingmotherfuckercuntbagfuck

really!?!? I really hope this doesn't turn out for the Redskins the way it turned out here. I mean, I have no problem with Sweed, but they need a DE, and Harvey or Merling would be awesome. Campbell is okay, but is better than Lawrence Jackson? I don't know.

[LeftWideOpen]

livesthesounds is gonna be pissed, haha. I know he was taking Sweed, with either the Titans or Cowboys.

[Killadelphia]

cocksuckingmotherfuckercuntbagfuck

really!?!? I really hope this doesn't turn out for the Redskins the way it turned out here. I mean, I have no problem with Sweed, but they need a DE, and Harvey or Merling would be awesome. Campbell is okay, but is better than Lawrence Jackson? I don't know.

You'll get Merling because the Eagles are going to trade up or down.

[airik625]

awfulwaffle just posted his thoughts in the picks only thread. i guess he didn't read the big red font at the beginning and notice that they were only picks

[MyWorldEntire]

awfulwaffle just posted his thoughts in the picks only thread. i guess he didn't read the big red font at the beginning and notice that they were only picks

Scott Weber did this as well, but being that his comment was hilarious, and he's the moderator, I think we should let it pass.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

brohm there is interesting.

i think they'll take desean jackson there. i also think that's a big mistake.
Not going to lie. I stole the idea from WalterFootball.com's mock draft. I was reading through it and that's what he had and I really agreed with it, and decided that there always has to be a surprise.

[xbrokendownx]

nice job, awfulwaffle

[FondestMemory]

i won't be around all day tomorrow and i'm up next. i pm'ed my pick to weebs, leftwide and justin. so as soon as dude makes his pick, whoever gets there first can post it so i'm not holding this whole shindig up.

[Killadelphia]

So, if livethesounds doesn't make the pick, he loses all drafting privileges for the Titans to Mason

[Killadelphia]

btw, I just made 2 picks.

[we are cured]

responding to this post made in the picks thread:

Why would you draft DMC with 20 million already invested in Thomas Jones...?

sorry but the jets aren't passing up mcfadden if he's still available at #6. and thomas jones isn't the savior - he's very capable but it can't hurt to platoon him with a young explosive back like mcfadden.

[selftitled85]

Branden Albert lasting all the way to the mid 20's? Eh I dunno. He is top talent.

[LeftWideOpen]

Branden Albert lasting all the way to the mid 20's? Eh I dunno. He is top talent.

and hes also a guard. guards dont get picked high, hardly ever. i'd say mid 20's is a testament to his ability.

[LeftWideOpen]

Tennessee should take Desean Jackson in this situation, if livesthesounds doesnt pick in time.

and keith rivers is officially the brady quinn of our draft. just way better and cooler.

[selftitled85]

and hes also a guard. guards dont get picked high, hardly ever. i'd say mid 20's is a testament to his ability.

Is it really? I always thought tackles and guards are relatively close (top talent wise) and then centers pull up the rear.

Well now I know and knowing is half the battle.


And Albert is going to make whatever team he goes to extremely happy.

[Killadelphia]

Tennessee should take Desean Jackson in this situation, if livesthesounds doesnt pick in time.

and keith rivers is officially the brady quinn of our draft. just way better and cooler.

He should have went 10-13. Not sure why those guys did not pick him.

[LeftWideOpen]

yeah you have to go back to 1997 and Chris Naeole for a Top 10 G pick. John Rienstra in 1986, before that.

Since 2000, heres all the G's picked in the 1st round:

2007 - 29th: Ben Grubbs, Baltimore
2006 - 23rd: Davin Joseph, Tampa
2005 - 32nd: Logan Mankins, Pats
2004 - 19th: Vernon Carey, Miami
2002 - 30th: Kendall Simmons, Pitt
2001 - 17th: Steve Hutchinson, Seattle

The Bears are the only team who could really use a G, before the Steelers, and I doubt they take him when they also need an OT and at least 1 of Clady, Otah and Williams likely to be available.

[LeftWideOpen]

He should have went 10-13. Not sure why those guys did not pick him.

yeah i almost took him with houston's pick, just because of the value, but I don't see Houston passing up Stewart.

[Killadelphia]

and hes also a guard. guards dont get picked high, hardly ever. i'd say mid 20's is a testament to his ability.

He's going to be LT tackle in the pros. I probably should have picked him, but his pass blocking is something I am not sold on right now to protect McNabb's blind side.

[Killadelphia]

yeah i almost took him with houston's pick, just because of the value, but I don't see Houston passing up Stewart.

Personally, I would have taken Felix Jones over Stewart. Weebs should be jumping for joy the Jones is on the board. Though he could goto Tennessee here.

[LeftWideOpen]

everything I've read about Albert is that his pass-blocking is his strength? I've seen Virginia play many times, either in person or on television, so I wish I could say that I witnessed this ... but I rarely pay attention to OG's, haha.

and he could certainly be moved to OT for a team that needs one, but I'd think Pittsburgh would use him at OG to replace Faneca (at least right away). I dont think he could step right in at the tackle position and start for a team. He'll need some practice.

[Killadelphia]

everything I've read about Albert is that his pass-blocking is his strength? I've seen Virginia play many times, either in person or on television, so I wish I could say that I witnessed this ... but I rarely pay attention to OG's, haha.

and he could certainly be moved to OT for a team that needs one, but I'd think Pittsburgh would use him at OG to replace Faneca (at least right away). I dont think he could step right in at the tackle position and start for a team. He'll need some practice.

I don't know, this is what the Eagles mock draft guy had to say,


19. Eagles: Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia

The Eagles have many areas of need. They could consider Mike Jenkins, a skilled cover corner with return skills, or safety Kenny Phillips, who I believe is a second-round pick. I also see Auburn DT Pat Sims being able to provide some girth in the middle as a rotation guy since they lack depth in the interior defensive line.

After deep thought, I’ve settled the offensive line. The unit leaked – a lot - in ’07 and age is creeping up big time on the tackles. When I was evaluating D’Brickashaw Ferguson two years ago, Albert – who lined up next to him at left guard – kept jumping out at me. He was, as a freshman, the most impressive lineman on the field.

At Virginia, Albert was a full-time guard who saw spot duty at left tackle. Many NFL teams apparently are treating him as a left tackle in their evaluations, and I admire his athleticism. But he will need work on his pass blocking to become a trustworthy blindside protector. He can get knocked back on his heels because he tends to be too upright in his stance. A former basketball player that came to football late, Albert has prototypical left-tackle size (6-7, 315). I believe he can even play on the right side. He offers the Eagles options on a line that figures to undergo a major transformation in the next year or two.

I believe Shawn Andrews should stay at right guard (instead of RT, which he played in college). I know Runyan’s clock is ticking louder than ever, but Andrews has become a Pro Bowl fixture, and I would not mess with that. The problem when assessing the future of the line is that Winston Justice did little in game action to convince me he’s ready to become a starter. Maybe down the road, but not in ’08. The center and left guard positions probably will be tweaked in the next couple of years – if not sooner. Insert Albert next to Thomas and you have a strong left side to protect the quarterback.

The athletic Albert is a potentially great NFL pulling guard. He’ll get downfield and help out. At No. 19 he carries excellent value as the top guard in the draft with the possibility he could be groomed to take over the more valuable left tackle position.

[selftitled85]

UVA's bread and butter the past few years has been running whether it be with Sewell or their RBs (I forget his name I think hes number 4) but there were always holes through the line for guys to break through.

And for passing, I dont remember seeing Sewell get sacked more than once this past season. My GFs fam has season tix to UVA so I got to see a few games.

[selftitled85]

I wonder if Justice has nightmares of Osi running over him play after play.

[Killadelphia]

I doubt it because Winston Justice was a RT and thrown into the LT role for that game.

[selftitled85]

I doubt it because Winston Justice was a RT and thrown into the LT role for that game.

Were the Eagles really that thin at line that they needed to move Justice to LT against one of the best DE's in the game. Its like pitting a wolf vs a sheep.

[Killadelphia]

Were the Eagles really that thin at line that they needed to move Justice to LT against one of the best DE's in the game. Its like pitting a wolf vs a sheep.

hence why they need to draft a tackle hahah. The Eagles had quite a few injuries coming into that game and Andy Reid was an idiot for not giving Justice protection in his first game ever. But you'd expect a 2nd round pick to be able to hold his own. He has practiced at both sides, but he is more suited for Runyan's replacement.

[selftitled85]

hence why they need to draft a tackle hahah. The Eagles had quite a few injuries coming into that game and Andy Reid was an idiot for not giving Justice protection in his first game ever. But you'd expect a 2nd round pick to be able to hold his own. He has practiced at both sides, but he is more suited for Runyan's replacement.

Yeah I did not know what Reid was thinking during that game...and I loved every second of it. Haha. Man it will be sad when both Runyan and Strahan are gone. Those have had some great battles with each other. I guess Tuck vs Justice could try to take the place.

[Scott Weber]

Personally, I would have taken Felix Jones over Stewart. Weebs should be jumping for joy the Jones is on the board. Though he could goto Tennessee here.
Jones is a far worse pick that Stewart, IMO. I have no interest in him with Jones and Duckett now on the roster. Stewart is a talent you can't pass up, but Felix jones is.

[Killadelphia]

Jones is a far worse pick that Stewart, IMO. I have no interest in him with Jones and Duckett now on the roster. Stewart is a talent you can't pass up, but Felix jones is.

true if you're looking to grab a full-time starter for the future.

[FondestMemory]

i think stewart is loads of a better pick than felix jones. i think stewart is gonna be a fucking monster.

i don't see jones slipping past the cowboys at 22 though if he's still there.

[Chris M.]

true if you're looking to grab a full-time starter for the future.

Which is exactly what Seattle is trying to do.

[selftitled85]

I think we are over the 6 hour marker for this next person.

[Killadelphia]

I know if anyone sees mason, tell him he can pick for them.

[Killadelphia]

livethesounds, it started last week.

[livethesounds]

sorry it tooke me a while, i hadn't been on a day or so and i didn't know before hand when we were starting. people are making some crazy picks though.

[livethesounds]

alright, i'm going to work in 30 and i'll probably be there till 1 est. Dallas's pick is i think 5 picks ahead, but all the guys picking are on a lot and it could be a matter of hours before i'm up, so if that happens i'll give whoever wants the cowboys second pick up. i'd like to be here to play with it but you gotta do what you gotta do i guess.

[selftitled85]

Thank you Scott for making my decision for me for the 31st pick. I was trying to pick between Kenny and one other person. So now my decision is made unless my pick is taken.

[Scott Weber]

word. that was a tough pick for me but i think I can wait to fill other positions I want to.