2008 NFL Thread

[Dark Donnie]

Early Mock

http://nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=763411

1. Miami (1-15)
The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The buzz: The Dolphins need a tough, talented leader to get them back to the playoffs. Bill Parcells will not hesitate to select a player like Ryan, who has proven skills and the intangibles necessary to play the game's most important position.
2. St. Louis (3-13)
The Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The buzz: The Rams will focus on both lines early in the draft, and Long would give them an impact defender and the ability to have a flexible front line.
x - 3. Atlanta (4-12)
The Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The buzz: The Falcons must totally rebuild on each side of the ball, and Dorsey could be the safest selection of the entire draft.
x - 4. Oakland (4-12)
The Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas*
The buzz: Al Davis rarely passes on a star-caliber prospect despite bigger needs in other areas..
x - 5. Kansas City (4-12)
The Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The buzz: The Chiefs' once-great offensive line has struggled in recent seasons. Long would be a fine addition for a revamped unit.
6. N.Y. Jets (4-12)
The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The buzz: The Jets want to add a playmaker on their front line, and Ellis has been outstanding for USC.
7. New England (From San Francisco (5-11))
The Pick: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State*
The buzz: The Patriots are looking for a young impact defender to add to their aging linebacker unit.
8. Baltimore (5-11)
The Pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The buzz: The Ravens want one of the top two quarterbacks and may have to settle for Brohm at this spot.
9. Cincinnati (7-9)
The Pick: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami*
The buzz: The Bengals defense gives up too many big passes, and Marvin Lewis needs a playmaker at free safety.
10. New Orleans (7-9)
The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The buzz: The Saints defense is not at a playoff-caliber level, and Rivers would quickly help revamp this struggling unit.
11. Buffalo (7-9)
The Pick: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma*
The buzz: The Bills wants to find a playmaker opposite Lee Evans so their young passers will have more than one option.
12. Denver (7-9)
The Pick: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma*
The buzz: The Broncos secondary lacks talent and depth. Denver needs to address this unit early and often this April.
13. Carolina (7-9)
The Pick: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.*
The buzz: The Panthers offensive line would benefit from a top-flight tackle, especially on the left side.
14. Chicago (7-9)
The Pick: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami*
The buzz: The Bears are looking for help on both lines, though their free agency moves will dictate early draft selections.
15. Detroit (7-9)
The Pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The buzz: The Lions must improve their pass protection in order to be considered legitimate playoff contenders.
16. Arizona (8-8)
The Pick: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas*
The buzz: The Cardinals secondary needs another top cover man. Talib has the versatility to help in other areas as well.
17. Minnesota (8-8)
The Pick: DeSean Jackson, WR, California*
The buzz: The Vikings are looking for playmakers at wideout and in the return game, and Jackson could possibly fill both roles.
18. Houston (8-8)
The Pick: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois*
The buzz: The Texans are looking to add a young feature back to give some balance to this offensive unit.
19. Philadelphia (8-8)
The Pick: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida*
The buzz: The Eagles want pass rushers to solidify their front seven on defense. Harvey has proven effective against top-flight competition in the Southeastern Conference.
20. Tampa Bay (9-7)
The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
The buzz: The Buccaneers are looking to rebuild a playoff-caliber defense, especially at cornerback.
21. Washington (9-7)
The Pick: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
The buzz: The Redskins are hoping to draft into the strong defensive end class to find an impact pass rusher for their front four.
22. Dallas (from Cleveland (10-6))
The Pick: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The buzz: The Cowboys have big problems at receiver and cornerback that could be addressed with two first-round selections.
23. Pittsburgh (10-6)
The Pick: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
The buzz: The Steelers will address their offensive line in this draft, and Otah is a tackle who carries a first-round grade.
24. Tennessee (10-6)
The Pick: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern Cal
The buzz: The Titans could face big defensive line losses in free agency. That makes this position a top priority in the draft.
25. Seattle (10-6)
The Pick: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon*
The buzz: The Seahawks are searching for a young feature back because Shaun Alexander's production has slipped over recent seasons.
26. Jacksonville (11-5)
The Pick: Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The buzz: The Jaguars are looking to the future at this position, and they like a few prospects in this draft class.
27. San Diego (11-5)
The Pick: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
The buzz: The Chargers could surprise here with a fast-rising prospect that fits well into their front three
28. Dallas (13-3)
The Pick: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan*
The buzz: The Cowboys' receiving corps is thin and aging, and this position should be addressed early this April - possibly with more than one prospect.
29. San Francisco (From Indianapolis (13-3))
The Pick: James Hardy, WR, Indiana*
The buzz: The 49ers have neglected their weak receiving corps long enough. San Francisco needs another playmaker to help Alex Smith realize his potential.
30. Green Bay (13-3)
The Pick: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas*
The buzz: The Packers will look to address their backfield early in this deep class. Jones would give them an impact weapon in several roles.
31. New England (16-0)
The Pick: Pick forfeited.
The Buzz: No first-round pick because of NFL sanctions following "Spygate" controversy.
32. NY Giants (10-6)
The Pick: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy State
The buzz: The Big Blue defense is in search of another top-flight cover man opposite last year's top pick, Aaron Ross. McKelvin is also a dangerous return man.

 

[Fran]

I can see Ryan being the #1 pick. Sadly.

Manningham will be a great fit in Dallas, IMO.

 

[Erzengel]

The last one was only 7 years ago so it's not like it was a long stretch.

And if you include the Rangers, Giants, Yankees, & Mets it's like 9 in the past 20 years.

 

[Showtime]

The last one was only 7 years ago so it's not like it was a long stretch.

I assume your talking Yankees? I didn't say it was a stretch, but some might not also be Yankees fans and championships are not so easy to come by as the Patriots fans are now realizing.

 

[Showtime]

And if you include the Rangers, Giants, Yankees, & Mets it's like 9 in the past 20 years.

Not bad. I guess you thought I was trash talking.

 

[Dark Donnie]

I assume your talking Yankees? I didn't say it was a stretch, but some might not also be Yankees fans and championships are not so easy to come by as the Patriots fans are now realizing.

Try waiting 20 years

 

[Fran]

Detroit has had four parades in 11 years.

1997 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
1998 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
2002 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
2004 NBA Champion Pistons

 

[Dark Donnie]

Philadelphia has had ..........

 

[Erzengel]

Not bad. I guess you thought I was trash talking.

I wasn't either. You just got me thinking. I use to live in NYC, and you made me remember fond memories of the 86-87 with the Mets and Giants as well as everything since then.

 

[Showtime]

Try waiting 20 years

Alot of the younger crowd around here thinks that this is going to happen every year. They get spoiled by it all.

Detroit has had four parades in 11 years.

1997 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
1998 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
2002 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings
2004 NBA Champion Pistons

Could have two or three more this year.

 

[Fran]

If there are three parades this year for the Wings, Pistons and Tigers, I will call Detroit the best sports city in the world.

 

[Showtime]

I wasn't either. You just got me thinking. I use to live in NYC, and you made me remember fond memories of the 86-87 with the Mets and Giants as well as everything since then.

My bad Erz.

That World Series still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The connection with the Giants being Bill Belichick has two rings with them.

 

[Showtime]

If there are three parades this year for the Wings, Pistons and Tigers, I will call Detroit the best sports city in the world.

Very very strong possiblity. I think Boston has a chance for two as well, a better chance with the Red Sox. The Patriots blew the chance for three.

 

[Erzengel]

Alot of the younger crowd around here thinks that this is going to happen every year. They get spoiled by it all.

All dynasties fall. It's inevitable. Cowboys, Yankees, Lakers, Red Wings.

Patriots, Spurs, one day.

It's fans get use to winning. And other fans resent them for it.

 

[Showtime]

All dynasties fall. It's inevitable. Cowboys, Yankees, Lakers, Red Wings.

Patriots, Spurs, one day.

It's fans get use to winning. And other fans resent them for it.

The Circle of Life.

 

[Fran]

The Wings will eventually fall... but not all the way down to the cellar, Blackhawks-style.

 

[Showtime]

The answer is in your signature.

 

[Mister J]

1. Miami (1-15)
The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The buzz: The Dolphins need a tough, talented leader to get them back to the playoffs. Bill Parcells will not hesitate to select a player like Ryan, who has proven skills and the intangibles necessary to play the game's most important position.

The hell? Nothing about this guy ever screamed 'franchise QB' to me.
Granted, Beck didn't set the football world on fire last season, but he was on his ass or running for his life most of the time. Were those three games really enough to discard him?

And why in the hornswoggle is Brian Brohm listed so high?

 

[Excel]

showtime here are some links to chad jackson catches last year. Nothing moss-esque, but hes got talent.

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d801b0e47

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d801ac054

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80161335
^thats a nice catch

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80161272

 

[Excel]

Btw that draft is horrible. Parcells is in love with old veteran QB's; I will be shocked if he doesnt trade the pick but if he does I dont see how he doesnt take Glenn Dorsey.

And Golston? Pats will either try and make Kenny Phillips a corner or draft reggie smith.

 

[Showtime]

Thanks man. They won't play for me though.

 

[Dark Donnie]

Report: Williams heading to Jacksonville

Jacksonville radio station 1010XL is reporting that Gregg Williams has been hired by the Jaguars as defensive coordinator.

The decision isn't expected to be announced for another day, but the Jags have found a quality (though likely pricey) replacement for MIke Smith, who is now in Atlanta. Williams was once thought to be the favorite for the head coaching job in Washington, but the Redskins decided to pursue other options. Feb. 5 - 2:53 pm et
Source: profootballtalk.com

 

[Excel]

Thanks man. They won't play for me though.

Ugh. Go to the left corner n click on the patriots link. Click on Chad Jackson and then change it from 2007 to 2006 and youll find em. They should work.

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

If Manningham went to Dallas....Itd be one heck of a Draft Pick...and would be certainly worth it (my bro is a michigan fan and a cowboy fan therefore hed be pretty excited)

 

[jaguarr]

Report: Williams heading to Jacksonville

Jacksonville radio station 1010XL is reporting that Gregg Williams has been hired by the Jaguars as defensive coordinator.

The decision isn't expected to be announced for another day, but the Jags have found a quality (though likely pricey) replacement for MIke Smith, who is now in Atlanta. Williams was once thought to be the favorite for the head coaching job in Washington, but the Redskins decided to pursue other options. Feb. 5 - 2:53 pm et
Source: profootballtalk.com

Jacksonville has been making some very smart choices, lately. They really seem to have a handle on what they need to do to take it up a notch. Could be very interesting to watch them next year.

jag