2010 NFL Draft Discussion

[Excel]

With the college football season coming to an end soon, players will be making up their minds shortly. A lot of juniors with some decision making to do, and arguably the biggest apparently made his decision today:

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pl...news.asp?sport=NFL&id=5574&line=160586&spln=1

According to that report, highly rated Notre Dame Quarterback Jimmy Clausen will be going pro. He should be an easy 1st round pick, but he will be interesting to watch. He could go anywhere from top 5 to 31-32 depending on who comes out. Another interesting one to watch will be Arkansas freak QB Ryan Mallet, whose all-world measurables and gawdy #'s will likely scouts drooling.

Also, the best wr in the draft, Dez Bryant, has already anounced he will be entering. Top seems certain for Dez.

 

[Immortalfire]

Norman's gonna be pissed that you made this before him

 

[Dr. Evil]

Sam Bradford has also entered the draft as well.

 

[StorminNorman]

Sam Bradford is an interesting prospect. I expect him to be a second rounder.

Jimmy Clausen will be the first QB taken.

 

[Excel]

Clausen will likely find himself in St. Louis. Cleveland still has Quinn and would be idiots to take a QB. Locker and Mallet, should he come out, will all go before Bradford.

 

[StorminNorman]

Clausen will likely find himself in St. Louis. Cleveland still has Quinn and would be idiots to take a QB. Locker and Mallet, should he come out, will all go before Bradford.

Clausen in St. Louis makes a lot of sense. I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland goes for Clausen either if the draft order works out in their favor. I think Russell's play this year is worthy of new QB consideration.

So does Brady Quinn. Unless Quinn is able to perform against a defensive seconadry not as terrible as Detroits, Cleveland has to look at a new QB for the future. If Mangini is still their coach, expect them to go after Jason Campbell - if he is not, expect them to draft a QB in the first two rounds. A new head coach will want a QB HE chooses.

I hope Mallet doesn't come out early, he can develop into a great QB with another year under Petrino. He could be this year's Josh Freeman (a big, physicl, naturally gifted QB prospect who is very, VERY raw) should he come out now. He could be next year's Matthew Stafford if he stays.

 

[Erundur]

I just hope the skins have a competent head coach and an owner who will stay the F*** away from the football ops. for next season so that we don't have to encounter the same fiasco 2 years ago. That is, if we don't trade our 1st round pick away

 

[Excel]

Mallet is a bit ahead of Freeman imo. But yeah, if he stays next year and doesnt pull a Jevan Snead, he'll be #1 overall pick no questions asked.

I think Oakland has wayyyy too much invested in Jamarcus Russel and way too many other holes to fill to think about taking a new QB in the 1st round, Cleveland is a different story as there will be a new shot caller. Dont count out Buffalo either. QB's are gonna go heavy in the 1st round.

 

[Dr. Evil]

So where does Tebow go?

 

[Darthphere]

Ufl.

 

[Excel]

Tough to call. His skills are not 1st round worthy but hell prob. get taken by some team.

 

[Darthphere]

The UFL was made for players like Tebow. Right now, he's probably looking at late 2nd round (best possible scenario). And it's going to be as a backup. He's not going to start on any team. Go to the UFL, become a starter. Work on your skills and if you're any good, you'll get the call up to the NFL.

 

[StorminNorman]

Mallet is a bit ahead of Freeman imo. But yeah, if he stays next year and doesnt pull a Jevan Snead, he'll be #1 overall pick no questions asked.

I think Oakland has wayyyy too much invested in Jamarcus Russel and way too many other holes to fill to think about taking a new QB in the 1st round, Cleveland is a different story as there will be a new shot caller. Dont count out Buffalo either. QB's are gonna go heavy in the 1st round.

They only have money invested in Jamarcus Russel, but we are facing an uncapped year (so if you are going to make a move, you do it next year). Yes, they have other holes - but there is no more important position than QB. If you don't have a Franchise QB, that should be your most pressing priority.

So where does Tebow go?

Jacksonville makes the most sense.

Tough to call. His skills are not 1st round worthy but hell prob. get taken by some team.

The UFL was made for players like Tebow. Right now, he's probably looking at late 2nd round (best possible scenario). And it's going to be as a backup. He's not going to start on any team. Go to the UFL, become a starter. Work on your skills and if you're any good, you'll get the call up to the NFL.

I think Tebow will end up being drafted in the first round once he starts talking to scouts. Sanchez was drafted in the 5th spot based purely on charisma.

 

[ComicChick]

does Carolina have a shot at anything good in the draft next year? i REALLY want them to draft a QB.

heck, i'll take Tebow

 

[Dr. Evil]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...es-say-tebow-wont-get-past-them-in-round-one/

NBC's Peter King reported during Football Night in America that he has spoken to 17 coaches and personnel executives over the past month, and that he has asked for predictions as to the precise spot at which Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will be drafted.

The average draft position? 33rd overall.

But King added that two coaches of "winning teams" said Tebow won't get past their selections in round one.

Our guess as to the two teams in question? Jacksonville and Minnesota.

 

[Excel]

Clausen is the QB to have, a true field general.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Watch the Big 12 Championship game as Nebraska DE Ndamukong Suh has been projected as a top five pick in the draft, possibly even the top pick overall. From the little I've seen of him, he's pretty good.

 

[ComicChick]

how in the world do you pronounce that?

 

[Excel]

Hes a beastly, godlike DT.

 

[Dr. Evil]

how in the world do you pronounce that?

ESPN College Football Commentator Ed Cunningham pronounces it as:

"N-damu-kong Suh"

 

[StorminNorman]

does Carolina have a shot at anything good in the draft next year? i REALLY want them to draft a QB.

heck, i'll take Tebow

McCoy and Bradford may be available. Pike may be interesting.

 

[ComicChick]

McCoy and Bradford may be available. Pike may be interesting.

i would love that. Carolina really needs something fresh at QB, especially since Jake's not getting it done for them.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Clausen is the QB to have, a true field general.

Have you watched the same Notre Dame team that I have the past two seasons? He hasnt even looked as good as Brady Quinn did at Notre Dame.

 

[Darthphere]

That's incredibly inaccurate.

 

[bored]

Mallet is a bit ahead of Freeman imo. But yeah, if he stays next year and doesnt pull a Jevan Snead, he'll be #1 overall pick no questions asked.

I think Oakland has wayyyy too much invested in Jamarcus Russel and way too many other holes to fill to think about taking a new QB in the 1st round, Cleveland is a different story as there will be a new shot caller. Dont count out Buffalo either. QB's are gonna go heavy in the 1st round.

You assume that Oakland knows what it's doing.