NFL Draft Day Chat

[Mojambo]

I don't know if anyone is around but I thought I'd start a thread for Draft chatter. Feel free to praise or lament your team's picks and offer other impressions.

I kinda feel like the Niners do NOT want to take Smith if they can't trade the pick.

[PDittie]

1. I think the Dolphins screwed the pooch

with Brown. He's too small to be durable in the NFL.

[Mojambo]

2. He wouldn't have been my first choice

But Saban got a pretty good look at him at LSU and he is like 6 ft 225 pounds. That's not terribly small.

The Browns aren't going to trade away this pick are they? They have to take Edwards here.

This is too high to take Rodgers.

[southlandshari]

3. Just give him a year

He is small but he is a playmaker. He was by far my favorite Auburn player to watch this year (my hometown team!).

:)

[WilliamPitt]

44. Who did San Fran take?

[Mojambo]

50. Alex Smith - QB Utah.

[misanthrope]

86. Relax...

...6'1" & 230+ is plenty big to tote the rock in the NFL. Especially if you have this guy's skills.

There's a huge contingent of Auburn fans out there who felt Ronnie got the short shrift over the last few years. I've heard it said his greater involvement in the offense was the catalyst that took pressure off Campbell and lifted the Tigers to an undefeated season.

He very well might be the best athlete to play running back at Auburn since Bo. The guy's got it all.

[Jersey Devil]

4. Giants don't have a 1st rounder - went to SD for Eli

but the Giants did pretty well in the free agent market with WR Plaxico Burress, T Kareem McKenzie & LB Antonio Pierce.

They don't get a pick until #11 of the 2nd round, #43 overall.

[Mojambo]

5. Browns can't find a taker for #3

Draft best available player, WR Braylon Edwards. The teams who needed a receiver obviously think they can wait for Mike Williams or Mark Clayton.

I really thought Minnesota was going to move up to #3

[Cush]

6. There was all this talk about Wsh trading up

glad they didn't

[Mojambo]

7. What is Washington looking for at #9?

[Cush]

9. most likely a corner

[Mojambo]

11. Benson goes to the Bears at #4

Two of the big 3 running backs are gone. When Carnell Williams drops we might finally see some trade activity on Shawn Alexander or Edgerrin James.

4 picks and no defensive players selected. I doubt Tampa Bay is going that way either. LB Derrick Johnson should be the first defensive guy picked. He's dynamite.

[nytemare]

13. I think if Mike Williams is still there they will take him

They need to stay put at nine and keep their picks. Damned Snyder gets too hyper.

At 9, there should still be either Mike Williams, Pac Man Jones, or Rolle left. Any one will do well.

No reason to trade up now.

[Mojambo]

14. Williams won't make it past Minnesota at #7

I think Rolle will be the guy.

[nytemare]

18. So far, this has been right.

http://www.nfl.com/partners/aol?http://www.nfl.com/

Last year was all crazy.

I would rather see Pac Man Jones, but Rolle will be a good d back as well.

[PDittie]

25. M Williams and A Rodgers are still around

Dayum. Surely AZ won't pass on either...

[Mojambo]

29. I'm shocked that Mike Williams made it to Washington.

They have to take him at #9. The value is just too high.

[nytemare]

31. Yeah, they could use a center more, but they need a big

receiver too.

[PDittie]

8. It wouldn't surprise me if they trade for him now

That's the guy they wanted, allegedly, all along.

[PDittie]

10. CED!

Bears made a great choice.

[nytemare]

12. He was crying!

Awwwwwwww! He wasn't a cocky jerk, so I might have to see how this guy does!

[Mojambo]

15. I agree. Best running back in the draft.

He was worked hard in college, but showed no signs of breaking down.

[PDittie]

17. Exactly.

Even though he's actually smaller than Brown (height-wise, they're about the same weight) I think he'll hold up better.

[PDittie]

16. Cadillac goes to the Bucs

Those Auburn backs were coveted. Three of top five are RBs.

[Mojambo]

19. He's good but

This feels like a reach to fill a need. Williams was definitely a top 15 running back but I don't like him as much at #5.

The Bucs had just as big a need at WR and Mike Williams would have been better value, IMO.

[misanthrope]

87. This one, not Brown...

...is the one I think is more likely to get injured.

[Mojambo]

20. Adam Jones to Tennesee at #6

Very interesting that they passed on Antrel Rolle who seemed to be higher on most boards.

Minnesota now with a no brainer pick. Lets see if they can get the card turned in on time.

[Tektonik]

21. I think Minny made a bad pick

If they were not going to pick MW, they should have traded down.

[Mojambo]

23. With the depth at WR in this draft

I don't think there would have been as much action to get to that pick. They might have been able to get a deal with a team looking to move up for Aaron Rodgers though.

[Mojambo]

22. Troy Williamson to Vikings at #7

He's insanely fast, but they might regret passing on Mike Williams here.

Arizona is taking Rolle. No question about it.

[nytemare]

24. So, will Arizona pick up Rolle, and if they do, will the Skins get

Williams??

[Cush]

26. hope so

[Tektonik]

27. I hope Washington trades down or picks up Merriman

[nytemare]

30. They could use a rushing end, but I think the Boys are looking for

one too. An OLB or DE. I somehow doubt the Redskins will pass on Williams, though. I am suprised they didn't give up every single pick for the first one, the way Snyder has done that in the past..lol.

[Tektonik]

32. I'm an SC fan and want Mike Williams with the Boys

[nytemare]

33. As far as needs go, the 'Skins could have used

Pac Man Jones or Rolle the most, Rogers is still up there, but I don't think they will pass up Williams for him.

I think Merriman will be nasty good, though, wherever he goes. There is also another de/olb on the board that might go early.

[Tektonik]

34. Ware?

[nytemare]

39. Yes, Ware!

Thanks. I wonder if Detroit will pass on Williams. How are the cowboys at WR?

[PDittie]

35. Merriman to the Texans

(keeping fingers crossed)

[nytemare]

45. Joe Gibbs!

I will be interested to see how he adapts a year after taking over for Fun n Gun. Should be fun to see!

[nytemare]

46. I meant to send that to the OP.......OOPS!

Merriman will be a good pick.

[Mojambo]

28. Those should be the next two guys picked

Only the order is in question.

What a skills draft so far, not a single lineman has been taken (offense or defense)

[nytemare]

36. Holy shit, they passed on Williams!

Needed a cornerback. Maybe they are wising up.

[Mojambo]

37. Skins pass on Williams too, take CB Carlos Rogers

Somebody is going to get an absolute steal.

[Cush]

38. wanted Williams

Washington had the 30th ranked offense last year. Hopefully they'll go WR at 25

[Mojambo]

40. There will be near first round talent at WR at #25

Not so for cornerback. Which is probably why they played it the way they did.

[nytemare]

43. They might end up picking another qb

The dude from Auburn, I am losing track of names. They need a big wr or a DE more than a QB.

[Tektonik]

41. Detroit gets MW

HAHA

[Mojambo]

42. Lions take Williams

They couldn't pass him up even if they didn't really have a need.

Roy Williams, Mike Williams, and Charles Rogers.

Whoa! Joey Harrington has got to be smiling ear to ear.

[PDittie]

47. I think A Rodgers is safe all the way to Carolina

at 14, because the linebackers are going next.

[Mojambo]

48. For sure.

Really good value for Carolina, getting a potential franchise guy at #14.

[Mojambo]

51. ESPN is speculating that Rodgers could drop to Green Bay at #24 n/t

[Mojambo]

49. Demarcus Ware to Dallas at #11

This is the part of the draft where I cry because all of the good defensive players Seattle needs will be drafted.

[PDittie]

52. DAMMIT! Missed Merriman by *that much*

Marcus Spears or David Pollack will be the Texans' pick, I'm guessing.

[Tektonik]

53. I hope that DJ falls to 20

Man, DJ is the best defensive player out there, and teams are just passing him up because he's not big enough or does not fit their system.

[Mojambo]

56. I'd love to see Seattle trade up to get him n/t

[Tektonik]

54. Texans should pick a left tackle

[Mojambo]

55. I agree. This would be a good spot for Alex Barron

And they've traded down.

New Orleans on the clock.

[PDittie]

59. I'm pretty sure they'll go defense

and still take Spears or Pollack at 16. (Possibly DJ from UT, but he doesn't fit their 3-4 as well.)

Merriman would have been schhweeeet....*sigh*

[Mojambo]

61. Thomas Davis is a pretty solid pick

He's going to be a great coverage linebacker or run support saftey.

[PDittie]

63. But he doesn't fit their system

Too small for a 3-4 LB, and they are already loaded at DB (with Buchanon, Dunta Robinson, and Glenn).

He just wasn't on the Texans' radar, from what I have read.

[Mojambo]

57. Jammal Brown to the Saints

He was rumored to be going to Carolina.

I wonder if the Panthers go with another tackle in Barron or Khalif Barnes or go defense?

[Tektonik]

58. Who the hell will Carolina pick, they don't really need DJ

[Cush]

60. Thomas Davis, LB Georgia

[Tektonik]

62. KC I think will get DJ, but I'm praying they do not

[PDittie]

64. Who do you want them to take? n/t

[Mojambo]

65. I'm hoping they take Mark Clayton - WR

But you're right, DJ is the obvious choice for KC.

[Mojambo]

66. There goes Derrick Johnson to Kansas City

he slipped a little, I thought he'd crack the top 10.

Very good pick. The concerns about his strength and shedding blocks are bunk, he's got "football" strength.

[Mojambo]

67. First Defensive Tackle taken, Travis Johnson by the Texans n/t

[PDittie]

68. TJ's OK

A wide body in the middle. Bumps Gary Walker (probably off the team).

[Tektonik]

69. Should Dallas get Aaron Rodgers?

:P

[Mojambo]

70. He needs too much developing

The cowboys already have a QB who fits that criteria.

[Mojambo]

71. Rams take OT Alex Barron

Man, this draft has fallen perfectly for Dallas. They are going to get both the defensive players they wanted without having to move up.

Marcus Spears for Dallas at 20. Write it down.

[Mojambo]

72. Matt Jones to Jacksonville at #21

Wow. That's kind of a shocker.

I thought the Jags would be taking a CB

[Cush]

73. Was hoping Washington would get Jones

[Cush]

74. Aaron Rodgers goes to Green Bay

slipped all the way to #24

[Tektonik]

75. Great pick for GB

[HuckleB]

85. Well, that's good for the Packers.

And it may be good for him, as well.

[Tektonik]

76. Jason Campbell to Washington

[nytemare]

77. They need to trade Brunell and use the money for a big WR

a DE or another offensive lineman. Maybe somebody needs a sorry back-up...lol.

[Tektonik]

78. No one wants his Snyder contract; Brunell would have to be cut

[nytemare]

79. Yeah, they need to cut him then

He was pitiful last year. He was good in his day, but last year sure wasn't his day.

[Cush]

80. don't get this picl=k

odds are he won't get a lot of playing time, so white no for some pne like ROddy WHite or Heath Miller, who can step in and play right away?

[nytemare]

81. I am wondering if they are looking to slash Brunell, really

Hasselbeck is a capable back-up. Brunell is just dead weight sucking up the team's money that can be spent elsewhere. They need an Art Monk type receiver, though.

[Tektonik]

82. Roddy White would be a project as well

They needed a qb and got the guy they wanted. The only idiotic thing about it is that they traded too much to get the pick.

[nytemare]

83. I wouldn't be suprised if they offer Rod Gardner for 2nd round bait

There aren't many receivers left in free agency, he was picked in the first round. He should be worth a 2nd round pick, he is pretty solid. Sometimes had dropsies, but other times would make some amazing catches.

[Tektonik]

84. Rod is worth a 4th rounder, not 2nd