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but the others didn't run as fast, jump as high, have the hands or athletic ability all in one package that Johnson does.Quote:
Originally Posted by monroeski
like having a bunch of jason kidd's in the draft and along comes kobe, dwyane or MJ...you pass him up just cause you need a center? no way. That's all I'm saying, can't blame Detroit if they take him over a QB.
I'm not saying that they were as good prospects as Johnson is this year, I'm just saying you couldn't really blame them for taking ANY of those first round WRs, except, again, Mike Williams. Charles Johnson was also a pretty great looking talent when they got him, and Roy Williams was a great value where they picked him with what his grade was; they got him late in the top 10, and many (most?) had him as a top 2 or 3 player in that draft.Quote:
Originally Posted by vairox
They need Lineman and a QB of the future much more than they need a receiver imo. If I were them, I'd probably go Joe Thomas in the first, and whichever QB they like in the second (Of course, I personally like John Beck the most, and you will probably be able to get him in the 3rd or 4th).
You could do worse than take a dominant OL high in the draft--as long as management is sure he'll pan out in the long term.
Rogers? he was pretty promising, he completely flaked...he's out of the league now isn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by monroeski
Yeah, had a string of injuries, so he never really produced, and now nobody wants him. I don't think he was all that hard of a worker, either.Quote:
Originally Posted by vairox
Wikipedia says he ran about a 4.8 for the Dolphins recently, after running a 4.28 in the combine.
Yea he had near the promise of Johnson and was an absolute bust. Broke his collar bone twice in consecutive years, drug problems, no work ethic, and he lost his speed. He recently worked out for the Giants, but who the crap is going to sign him at this point. He's done.Quote:
Originally Posted by monroeski
Man I getting really excited for Saturday!
I predict a massive jump in post count for myself. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by spamjedi
I have to admit I will probably only watch until the Lions first pick, unless they do pick #2 then I might watch a few more. It just takes forever! But I love the drama of the first 2 to 4 picks. Football!!Quote:
Originally Posted by monroeski
rumour now is alan branch (DT) is believed by some physicians (looking at x-rays from combine) to have stress fractures in both legs... other doc's think it's nothing more than shin splints.
expect him to drop like a rock
Bummer. The Hawk's GM has already gone on record to state that it's a weak draft for D-linemen.
hmmm, hopefully its nothing serious. I have to say I don't trust anything I hear 5 days before the draft. There are so many lies going around right now its nuts.
Here is my mini-mock:
1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell
2. Detroit - Joe Thomas
3. Cleveland - Brady Quinn
4. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson
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26. Philadelphia - Chris Houston
I love this part of the game. Every GM is fibbing his nads off trying to steer the others away from his chosen pick!Quote:
Originally Posted by spamjedi
I look forward to this saturday. Will the Raiders trade down, will they get Russel, will they get Calvin? Will they talk Bledsoe or some other quarterback out of retirement? I have high hopes for this season....but I have been puffing on the wacky weed.
Trade down with Tampa... get their 1st next year, 2nd this year, and one of their QB'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Mindwarper
then it's
Tampa - Johnson
Detroit - Russell/Quinn/Thomas - consensus is Quinn or Thomas, but if they take Russell that leaves Quinn
Cleveland - Peterson
Raiders - one of the 2 QB's left.
Raiders get more picks, might end up with Quinn but they still get a good QB - and most importantly, MORE PICKS
plus they save money cause the money saved from signing a #5 pick over a #1 is huge.