NFL Draft Day 1 Open Thread
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 10:00 AM PDT
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PrintWOOOOO!!!! Football is back! Kindof. We're opening this open thread early, so go ahead and start speculating and talking about your Mock Draft. If you haven't joined the Bolts From The Blue Mock Draft league yet, go do it now before the draft starts (the password to join the league: gobolts).
1st Round picks to keep an eye on:
- #3 Overall - Kansas City Chiefs - Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
- #7 Overall - Oakland Raiders - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
- #12 Overall - Denver Broncos - Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
- #16 Overall - San Diego Chargers - Larry English, OLB, Northern Illinois
- #18 Overall - Denver Broncos - Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
SB Nation has two reporters at the draft that will be feeding behind-the-scene info to me and I'll be feeding it to you in the comments.
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Woo hoo!
I’ll be at the bar
"I bleed powder blue." - Antonio Gates
by matthewverygood on Apr 25, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
Don't forget #8
It seems to be the spot that Sanchez is going; regardless of the team
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
No Sanchez @ 4 to Seahawks?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't buy it
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Not unless they move Hasselbeck
It would be salary cap suicide
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Hasselbeck only has a couple years left
Sanchez shouldn’t start this year.
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That's a solid LB core
They dump Julian Peterson and now have Curry. Well played Seatlle…well played
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
The first three picks are probably already set.
Stafford
Smith
Curry
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
I'm leaning Jackson to KC, we'll see though
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Good luck on draft day
I want to see the AFC West come back to life, go AFC West!
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
Me too.
I love seeing good games between tough division rivals.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Apr 28, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I joined the thing too late
It will only let me use the “consensus” picks.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think you're doing it right
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You can't get to that drap and drop screen?
Where you drag player names onto teams?
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nope
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It said
I had to get in my picks by Noon
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I say you make provision picks here
and then beg obviousman for clemency if you actually win.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
go for it
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yup, i'll be watching so as long as you stay here you'll see it
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the over-under on when the #16 pick comes up
I used to have a good rule of thumb for guess what time a pick will come up, but I forgot what it was.
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what is the duration of first round picks
I want to say 10 minutes
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't recall
I know they altered it within the last few years.
10 sounds right, maybe the 15 for the first couple.
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I'll take a random guess and say
3:45
I don’t know.
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wikipedia says:
In Round 1, teams have 10 minutes to make their choice (previously 15). The decision time drops to 7 minutes (previously 10) in the second round and 5 minutes in Rounds 3-7
So, we need to wait 14 picks (I assume the lions will go right away?), that’s 2 hrs 20 minutes, that puts our start time at 3:20 and end time at 3:30
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Trades slow things down
I could still be right ;)
And your assumption about the Lions has not been held up in recent pre-signed picks. Teams, for whatever reason, still eat time off the clock. It’s annoying.
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Lions rock
That was quick and awesome
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It's too bad
We can’t throw up a bunch of polls. As each of “our guys” (the guys we like for the Chargers at 16) gets picked, it’d be interesting to see who we think will fall to us. Maybe, it’ll be moot depending on how many people actually hang out here. I’ll be here for the whole thing. I’m that pathetically awesome.
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I'll be here
until I leave for Petco. Who’s more pathetically awesome?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No second rounders
Chargers only have the one pick today right? Unless a trade happens…
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions
Oh man
I hope they have Herm Edwards on ESPN a bunch. He’s going to make me laugh all day. Apple pies. lol.
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I'm watching NFL Network
I can’t stand Berman
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to be able to watch Padres
And I don’t get Cox. So no NFL Network available. Plus, I have no issues with ESPN’s draft coverage, grew up with it, still like it. They’ve done annoying stuff in recent years, but watching the pre-draft coverage so far, they seem to have corrected those. I’m digging it. Plus, Berman has been marginalized for the last 3-4 years. And he leaves early too.
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Mayock's Mock Draft is nuts
heyward-bey going 7th, Sanchez goes 8th (to Redskins by trade) and Eugene Monroe goes 9th.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
If he's right about that
I’ll give him some bad props. But smells like BS.
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mad
not bad
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I don't see how Monroe lasts past Cincy
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
There must a school of thought out there
That Cincy likes Andre Smith better. I haven’t seen who Maycock has them picking.
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Smith is smiling
maybe ESPN will get this one right too.
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We're under way!
Detroit is “on the clock”
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Not anymore
Any mocks have anyone other than Smith at #2?
Seems like a given.
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There's buzz in the press section at the draft
that the Rams may take Sanchez and then try and work a trade to get a couple more picks.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Picks
1. Detriot Matt Stafford
2. St Louis Jason Smith
3. Chiefs Curry
4. Seahawks Sanchez
5. Cleveland Monroe
6. Cincinatti Crabtree
7. Oakland Andre Smith
8. Jacksonville Maclin
9. Green Bay Raji
10. San Francisco Orakpo
11. Buffalo Jenkins
12. Denver Mauluga
13. Washington Cushing
14. New Orleans Beanie Wells
15. Houston Everette Brown
16. San Diego Tyson Jackson
17. New York Heyward Bey
18. Denver Oher
19. Tampa Bay Freeman
20. Detroit Maybin
21. Philly Harvin
22. Minnesota
23. New England
24. Atlanta
25. Miami
26. Baltimore
27. Indy
28. Buffalo
29. New York
30. Tennessee
31. Arizona
32. Pittsburgh
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions
I'm too lazy to do the rest.
Eff it.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
A+
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll fill em in as it goes.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Stafford to Detroit?
Nooooooooo.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions
How old is his sister?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
old enough?
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by Wonko on Apr 25, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's what I was getting at
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If I was the Lions
I would have gone with Culpepper and taken one of the OTs.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
He looked OK last year
Got better throughout the year.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
And then
You gotta tank the season and pick Bradford next year.
I <3 Bradford. I really really don’t want him in the AFC West.
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Lions don't need to tank
They just are.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Bradford and Tebow
I want them both in the NFC.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see Tebow
as an NFL starter yet. I’ll be watching closely during the 2009 season. If he starts getting dinged up this year, I really won’t think so.
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Great minds
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know why
I just get the feeling Tebow isn’t going to be good in the NFL.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Neon Deion is interview Stafford
He’s got a “I could pick you off in a second” smile on his face
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National football post
don’t even have Maualuga in the first round..
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions
Chiefs on the clock
oh god, they’re gonna grab Smith.
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Whoohoo!
2 for 2!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions
someone is reading the script
that is a good pick. I’m glad they didn’t pick a QB.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll stick with my ESPN guys and say the Chiefs are taking Jackson
It’s probably the prediction of a fool, but I’ve been called worse.
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If they were going D-line
Why wouldn’t they go with Raji?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Because
they like Jackson better.
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fool!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think
They need a true NT for the hybrid scheme they are going to run. They have Dorsey, that’s enough for that spot. Tank Tyler can rotate in as well.
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I heard they’re trying to move Dorsey to a 4-3 team
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That's odd
He reminds me of Dockett who was Pendergast’s “NT” in AZ.
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they just got Dorsey last year
I doubt they will go DT two years in a row. I still think they get Curry
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a fool
ESPN scores one.
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Uh oh
Herm Edwards is cracking under the pressure. Too many facts Herm, more metaphors please! You suck at the real analysis (which is funny because this is his former team).
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Gruden
sounds like he wanted to be the KC coach. “Great team, great tradition….one of the best teams in football.”
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, KC
you’re running out of time.
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Haha
“Sorry KC, You ran out of time. You’re up Seattle.”
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN says the pick is in
Goodell must have needed a bathroom break.
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Curry reminds me of Derrick Johnson
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Wonko is not a fool!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
Scramble 'tec
Who we picking now?
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The Chargers?
Or the Seahawks?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Chargers?
Ummmmm. Rey Rey?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
KC picks Tyson Jackson
Wonko called it
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WOW
I really think Denver wanted him at 12
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Absolutely
They like Ayers too though. (Kiper just said that us and Den liked Curry)
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The Chiefs must've read my post
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Curry to Seattle?
They traded away Peterson
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I think I'd go Monroe
but you’re right about the opening there.
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My mock has Curry
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I like the 10 minute rounds better than 15 minutes… seems like a better wait.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
I think that was the consensus last year
NFL makes all the right moves. Of course, I think they started the draft later because of it.
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Seahawks pick Aaron Curry
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I'm 4 for 4
pwned.
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Someone wants a t-shirt
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Good fit
Playing in the 4-3
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Went with Curry
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions
Crap
I gotta go pick up some food before teh Chargers come up.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
Bright green hat for Seattle.....
yikes
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Easier to spot
in the rain
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My mock says Raji
But I don’t see why Rogers couldn’t play NT.
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Rogers wants out
if that means anything
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Putting on my Cleveland GM
I don’t know what I’m doing here. Maybe Crabtree?
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eh
Now that they can’t get rid of Braylon Edwards…..I don’t know. Eisen is predicting trade
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
NFL Network news
Jags and Redskins have agreed to make a trade if they player Washington wants is still available at 8. Is that player Sanchez?
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Definitely
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Poll
Jackson a reach at #3?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
Yes
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot to say "yes"
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Jets on the clock
Eisen called it.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Trade to Jets
:-O
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Jets and Browns trade?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:39 PM PDT reply actions
Jets are going to grab Sanchez
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Confirmed
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It's Sanchez
he’s on the phone. Sure sign.
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Sanchez to Jets
Take that Wonko.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
Pretty Boy
Wants to be in NY so bad
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This makes more sense than Washington
I don’t get why they don’t like Campbell.
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Agreed
Seems like a great kid with a ton of potential
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's Raji going?
Oakland? Jacksonville?
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San Diego?
Pretty please with a cherry on top?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh boy
Sanchez playing it up. Shoulda come to NY kid.
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Lol
couple Jets fans shaking their heads.
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We don't know the details yet
But picking up some quality picks for the Browns is a really good move for them.
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beat me to it
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Waiting to hear trade details
Jets may have given up a ton for him.
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Time to break out
the Draft trade chart
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It has to include
a #1 for next year. I think it may also be a 2nd rounder this year. That would make sense to me and very much so to the Browns.
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Trade info
Browns gets a handful of players, plus swapping 1st round picks and picked up a 2nd. Not bad, but not stunning.
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or that
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Abram Elam is good
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
not overwhelming
Kiper makes a good point, these are Mangini’s old guys.
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so the browns should be as good as the jets?
I don’t know if that is the best plan.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a step up for them
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2009 1st round
2010 2nd round
some crappy players I’ve never heard of
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
no
It’s 2009 2nd rounder or at least that’s what I’ve seen reported.
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Correct
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengals
I’m predicting Monroe
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Crabtree would work though
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like Jets got the better deal.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
Yes it does
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe we should keep score on how the Belicheck offspring do in the draft
so far pioli overpays for Jackson
and Mangini undercharges for sanchez
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't want Cushing
He reminds me of Lattimer from ‘The Program’
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He reminds me
of a more athletic Wilhelm.
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Raji is still available
keep hope alive
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions
Broncos fans must be saying the same thing at 12
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no way
he makes it past Green Bay. I refuse to believe it.
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Them too
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengals take Andre Smith
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Key choice now for Skeletor
speedy receiver or solid OT. I hope they go Maclin. I see that as a future bust for them.
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I think he'd go Crabtree
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Andre Smith to Bengals
Good fit with the Jailbird crew.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
Cincy's o-line still looks terrible
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If they get a C
in the second round, it will look a lot better.
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That smells
like a big time bust to me.
Would be awesome.
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Agreed
Troy Williamson, part deux
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
I got into a big argument with a guy in my fantasy keeper league about how Williamson would be a big bust. Of course I was advocating Mike Williams (USC WR). So, it was kind of a waste of time and internet electrons.
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this is the
first spot where the ESPN mock differs from the NFP mock, NFP say Heyward-bey. Theoretically Lombardi has insight into the Raiders. We’ll see
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Good call. Lovin’ it.
I had heard Raider insiders say that Crabtree wasn’t their guy.
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Raiders select Heyward-Bey
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ahahahhhhhhhahahahah
Al Davis is the most senile man on the planet.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright ESPN
Let Kiper loose. Lay into them.
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F grade
lol
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ESPN graphic of recent Oak draft picks
none ran the 40 over 4.4
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Amazing
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Jags have to go Crabtree
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Or at least trade it
For someone who wants him, Monroe or Raji.
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Mayock says Monroe
I say Crabtree
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Smith on ESPN says the same
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If I'm SF
I gotta make sure I get Crabtree. There’s gotta be something worth it to Jax to move down two spots. But Monroe and Raji work in SF too. These 3 teams are in a real good spot.
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Raiders
Committed to losing.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Next two picks are Raji and Crabtree
I’m just not sure which order. Need based picking would have the Packers with Raji, but ESPN keeps talking about how they go with the best player.
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Nah
They’re loaded at WR. Raji will go to Packers, Crabtree to Niners
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Phone call is in
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I'm not a Niners fan
But I like the idea of Crabtree being in SF. It’s seems good for the NFL.
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Raji makes too much sense.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Id the 4-3 a dying defense?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
Yes
3-4 is better at stopping the run and now is better at rushing the passer. It created a place for all of the small, fast DEs coming in from college.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Philly and NYG still run some really good ones. And that D has spread to StL. Plus, there are a number of teams that will run the cover-2 for a while. Tennessee also runs a really good one.
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True
I think the 4-3 takes more talent. 3-4 is more about scheming. Look at James Harrison, cut by everyone and now he’s Def Player of the Year
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys like that
won’t slip through the cracks anymore. Pitt also has the coaching to make those guys into something. Not every team can do that.
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Crabtree Family relieved he isn’t headed to Oakland.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
Now who are we praying falls to 16?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions
I like Oher
but will settle for Maualuga or trading down. I won’t be too upset if it’s Wells. Ayers would be interesting, but his fast rising worries me. However, it would piss off Denver.
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I think I'd go for getting two picks today.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Players still on my board
Oher
Jenkins
Maualuga
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Niners need a freaking QB
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
They need lots of things
Wasn’t worth trading up to get one.
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Maybe they can get your boy Bradford next year
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Not if they continue winning like they did at the end of the year
But yeah, if they suck enough, that would make them a force.
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Crabtree on the phone
cracking a smile.
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Niners take Crabby patty
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
Hey
My first correct one since I went 4 for 4.
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Looking like
pick 16 will be around 3:15
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Maybin on the phone
it’s official in my book.
Oher, Maualuga, Jenkins, Wells all on the board still.
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Orakpo to Denver?
That might not be fun for Phil.
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What's with all of these reaches.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
I don't know if that's a reach
He’s an upside guy. He may not be a star immediately, but he’s equivalent of an NBA team drafting a freshman. They think that when he develops he’ll be a stud.
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Come on Denver
YOu know you want Josh Freeman.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions
Here it comes
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Donkeys....
Moreno. wow.
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I like that pick
if you have Shanahan’s offense. I don’t get it beyond that it’s a need for them.
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WOW
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions
First two picks in our division
AWFUL. They might have just handed us the division.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
Uh
There have been 3.
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Oh ya
Raiders ain’t gonna do shit anyway.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
They screwed the pooch with Russell
And keeping digging a hole.
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Agreed
Poor JJ Arrington
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
belichek offspring watch
Pioli – overpaid for jackson
Mangini – undersold Sanchez
McD – Overpay for moreno
did I miss any?
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Weis – over-ate at Burger King
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
hah
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Redskins sprint
to replace Jason Taylor with Orakpo.
mad dash to the podium.
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We may
pick before 3:00. Speed draft.
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The Pick Cam
Set to go live at 3. I hope they realize that soon.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
We're definitely getting a shot at Maualuga
Oher might now be there.
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I have this weird feeling
That it will be Cushing. Can’t explain why.
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But he may go to Houston first.
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I hope so
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
PLEASE DON'T PICK WELLS
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
I mean chargers
Please take Wells Saints
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Picking this high is fun.
Although I’m still hoping for two picks today.
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Too bad we broke the draft
with our high pick.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
This is where Jenkins gets his shot at CB.
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Oher Jenkins or Trade down
My three choices.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
Chargers.com
Pick Cam. Nothing up yet. I’ll keep you posted.
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whew
I didn’t want Jenkins. Too much drama trying to move him to FS.
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I wanted him :-(
I don’t like the other options as much. Not as much potential.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Bye Bye Jenkins
:(
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
What about Everrtte Brown?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions
2nd rounder
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From SB Nation reporters at the draft
I just got back from the Eugene Monroe press conference and he was asked if he was surprised that Jacksonville took him.
He said, “Yeah, the last time I talked the Jaguars was pro day. I had no idea they wanted me.”
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it happens
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Houston taking Cushing
Based on his phone call.
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He has a ponytail
DO NOT WANT
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There goes Cushing
either Maualuga or Oher now.
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I vote Oher!!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
me too
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Did any of you read The Blind Side?
I think that book is what’s making me nervous.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Either way I'm pretty happy
I vote Maualuga
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
whoa
Varitek grand slam. Wait, wrong thread.
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the red sox are so lame
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
sucks
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Texans take Cushing
HERE WE GO
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
moreno to donkeys is a surprise
heyward bey to raiders is a surprise
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Jets trading all the way to 5 is kind of a surprise.
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Well, yeah
but to 5 was a surprise.
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Got in way before 3.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions
Got in way before 3.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions
Kiper
talking about Maclin.
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Chargers take Larry English
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horrible pick
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Typical AJ
taking somebody that nobody expects us to take.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT THE EFF
"If I wasn't Bob Dylan, I'd probably think that Bob Dylan has a lot of answers myself." - Bob Dylan
Why not trade down for that
Fire A.J.
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Definitely should've traded down
Mayock loves it. “My favorite player in the draft.” Keeps comparing him to Woodley from Pittsburgh.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT THE GODDAMM FUCK?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
So every AFC West team reaches
embarassing.
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He's got leverage now
In case Merriman isn’t healthy.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Radio talk shows
are going to be so annoying concerning the Chargers after this.
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Yup
Mariucci just said we’ll be great with Merriman on one side and English on the other. i doubt Phillips is benched.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Great!!! We’re still playing 3-3 with some scrub taking up space in the middle. Now we want to put the writing on the wall for Lights?! IIIIIIIIDDDDDDDIIIIIIIIOTTTTTTT!!!!!!!
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions
so this tells us
AJ likes Burnett, likes Clary and Forney, and will be jettisoning Mirriman next year.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions
Site News
We’ll have an in-depth analysis of Larry English up tomorrow including game footage.
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That's cuz he played for a freaking directional school
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to go AJ
piss off the fans even more.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
A consensus late 1st-early 2nd
at #16. See you tomorrow, guys. Unless the team trades away more picks to move back into the 2nd.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Another annoying thing
A.J. will take a bunch of heat, but blow it off like he’s smarter than us.
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Are you saying he's not?
That we would all do a better job as Chargers’ GM? That the talk radio guys would do a better job?
No
I’m saying this is not smart.
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No, English will be a good player
but at this spot, with others available, why go all Al Davis here and take a guy 10 picks too early
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
We wouldn't have taken Larry freaking English.
Could have traded down for him and gotten another pick.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely
puts a lot of pressure on our next 4 picks to be contributors.
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Now the Donkeys will get Rey Rey
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Ayers I think
ESPN is hinting at Matthews and Brown.
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Browns trading 17th pick to Tampa
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for Freeman
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Did they really think the Broncos would take him?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Geez
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like some GM out thunk himself
how could you not trade down and get this guy?
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
Especially
With the next pick being traded.
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Unlike the Padres, I hate this team.
except for Rivers. Maybe he can hit.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
sdsuaztec4 hates LT
and Merriman. :-P
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still pissed
Why not fill a glaring need with a big game player? Must’ve made too much sense for A.J. Let’s get some dude from Podunk U and put him behind an established starter
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
NIU is in the MAC
that’s not exactly Podunk U. Michael Turner went there.
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It has a direction in its name
’nuff said.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
So does USC
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by Wonko on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm in denial.
I keep thinking Goodell is going to come out and say that it was a mistake.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
This is one of those moments when
i want back the last two hours of anticipation.
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
I left the Pick Cam right after the pick
Anyone stick around to hear AJ Smith talking about it?
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Yea
Was he disheveled and reeking of booze and marijuana?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
allegedly
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't drive a car a A.J.
Give me the keys. Jamal and VJ were being dumb, not acting cool.
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Next moment of anticipation
7:05, first pitch
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
Hmm
NFL.com has English at 274, that seems big for an OLB. Maybe he’s going to rotate between DE and OLB. Maybe we’re switching to the 4-3? lol. Hybrid anyone?
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He's 6'2" 255
According to SI.com
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems too early, but it's starting to sound good.
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Where will Maualuga go?
Cleveland? Detroit? New England?
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far away from SD
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by wishfulthinking on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Detroit seems like a good fit
But Oher would help their OL which seems important.
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It's official
I’m hopping on the fire AJ Smith bandwagon.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions
let's wait until this guy plays a little, okay?
by 'Eaters on Apr 25, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's too long
You just don’t get the draft, man.
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It's not about that.
It’s about him being a stubborn asshole and doing whatever the f*ck he wants and only the players that ONLY he likes. Brees and Rivers? We didn’t need a QB but Brees “wasn’t his guy”. I forgave him for that but now he just threw Merriman out the window. F*ck him.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously he likes the guy
I get that. Doesn’t make it look any smart RIGHT NOW. I’m not going to be one of those guys that won’t have an opinion on a pick just because I don’t work for the Chargers. Taking the stand that A.J. is always right isn’t very fun.
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i get all that.
I just think ’Tec complaining that AJ is an asshole that picks players only he wants is silly.
I don't think he takes anyone else's opinions into consideration
Why have a whole front office? Why pay scouts?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Because we picked Larry English!!!!!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Res ipsa loquitur
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
That's who 'tec is
I would have a problem if he wasn’t doing that.
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On AJ's behalf
The year we before we drafted Rivers Brees was terrible. We had the number 1 pick in the draft!
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanted Gallery
or Roy Williams or Sean Taylor.
Brees’ first years were better than Fouts’ first years.
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I'm like 5% warmer on the pick
If I start thinking about English as a DE in a hybrid scheme. Giving teams other looks. Rivera at DC makes me think this is possible.
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Come on now
We need to sign Rivers, McNeil, VJ, etc. So AJ probably looked at receivers to replace VJ, OTs to replace McNeil and OLBs to replace Merriman and liked English the most. You can’t resign everyone.
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Why does everyone think the chargers could have traded down?
Maybe they tried and could not find someone who wanted to move into that spot. As I posted last week the Chargers had very few options in trading down and with the Browns trading back to 17 those options got even smaller.
People were saying the same thing about Cason last year and that pick seemed to work out just fine.
by Grey Suit on Apr 25, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Because
The very next pick was traded.
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haha
AND THE NEXT ONE.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh
the one after that then. Are the Browns going to pick?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That's something
better than just getting English.
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Meh if they wanted english and didnt feel like they needed another sixth round pick
I don’t see that the big deal is.
Because
He’s a borderline first round pick. It shows the same sort of poor understanding that led us to trading to get Weddle and Hester. A.J.’s draft track record is starting to look worse. Even if English pans out, this is still true.
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Castillo
Had a first round grade, but character concerns. Cromartie was the same way with injury concerns.
Cason only looks good because he’s there to play nickel. He doesn’t have the speed to start at CB in the NFL. It was a questionable first round pick that only worked because it filled a need.
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Scott Wright from draftcountdown.com breaks English down:
Strengths:
Good natural athlete…Has long arms…Very quick with a burst to close…Physical…Aggressive…Can deliver the big hit…Uses his hands well…Has a terrific motor…Employs a wide array of pass rush moves…Good strength and power…Shows the ability to beat double teams…Smart…Good instincts and awareness…Extremely productive.
Weaknesses:
Does not have the size or bulk you look for in an NFL defensive end…Lacks elite timed speed…May have to make a position change at the next level…Durability is a real concern…Does not have fluid hips…Struggles in space…Did not always play against top competition.
LT Fan 4 Life
Yeah I remember reading that
And I agreed before seeing that he weighs over 270 now.
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He weighs 256 right now.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard to figure it out
Everybody has different info.
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He said he weighs 256 about half an hour ago.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Wonder why
NFL.com has him over 270 then.
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No clue.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
espn.com says 255
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Pettigrew over OL and LB.
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English is in your backfield
Spellchecking your QB.
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Conjugating your QB?
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They lost to freaking AIR FORCE last season.
N. Illinois would have lost to the Aztecs.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a lie
And you know it.
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Fine
But they had a losing record and didn’t play one decent team.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Great Analysis of Larry English
Over at Turf Show Times
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100,000:1
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So you're telling me there's a chance...
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I almost said
1,000,000:1 and then I remembered the Hester/Weddle blunders.
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Ugh
I’m getting so tired of looking for info on English and reading how he’s going to be paired with Merriman. It’s like Phillips doesn’t even exist.
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It's crossed my mind
That Phillips is as much on notice as Merriman is.
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He is
Except for the fact that his contract isn’t up. If Merriman has a big year and Phillips doesn’t do so well, Merriman could still get signed to pair with English. But I don’t think that’s the case out of the gate.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Maualuga
Still on the board. Maybe we could send Chambers to Minnesota for him?
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New England
Either going with Maualuga or Clay Matthews. Both scare me.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Never liked Chambers
but that ain’t going to happen. Maybe (not likely) a second round pick.
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This draft is pretty deep at RB
I don’t see a team giving up much for Sproles.
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You dont see a team giving up a second round pick for him?
there are alot of RB’s but not alot of ones with alot of speed.
I only think that's true
if you tree 40 times as gospel.
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Tree?
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
treat
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I got that. I was just wondering how you ended up with tree.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Maualuga
to the Ravens at 26? Hmmmmm
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Oher and Mauluga still on the board.
Sheesh.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
I saw mocks
That had this happening.
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I'm intrigued
by what NE does today. This is their first pick. But, they had 3 2nd rounders I believe.
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They might get Maualuga AND Matthews
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I could see
ATL taking Matthews.
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That's what my mock says
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Bruschi's still there right?
With Mayo at the other ILB, Rey would be a backup in 2009. Meanwhile, their open spot is OLB.
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They can have English
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Straight up for Maualuga
lol
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Yesssssssssss.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think Bruschi can play all the time anymore. But OLB is certainly more pressing. I think they go Matthews.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Patriots trade pick to Ravens.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
I wish I didn’t hate the Patriots because I love the way they do things.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ravens take Oher
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions
Well, I'm off....
Guess A.J has solved the age old mystery of how to get second round talent without a second round pick; take them in the first round….
by BleedsBlueNgold on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions
Via Twitter
shawnemerriman: Chargers 16th pick of the NFL draft Larry English let’s get it!!!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Jerry?
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Falcons take Jerry
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions
I have 9 right
and I got some teams right, but they traded to get the guy. I thought I’d have more. Sanchez at 5 instead of 8 messed me up.
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Vontae Davis to Dolphins
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
I've been watching some of the English highlights
He reminds me of Merriman a lot. He’s definitely not a DE though. The level of competition is definitely what drops his value and makes him look good. There are some good highlights against Tennessee and Central Michigan, which is encouraging. A.J. has found a good player, but it’s still a problem that he doesn’t work the draft very well.
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I like his tackling
of course none of the highlights are going to show bad tackling.
I’m also warming to a 3 man rotation to give Phillips some rest (he looked worn out at times last year) and Merriman will be coming off an injury. But, that’s a “luxury” without a DE or ILB you can count on. This could also be a statement about A.J.’s confidence in Burnett and Binghom/Cesaire.
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by Wonko on Apr 25, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The problem is, it only takes one team to take your player.
And we really have such little information about who teams actually want. If we had taken Maualuga or Wells, nobody would have called it an overdraft, and yet hear we are 12 picks later and no one has taken them.
It is true he hasn’t worked the draft well in years past, other than the Rivers trade, which has been good enough to paper over a multitude of other failures.
good points
My homer brain makes me squint at a couple teams and make me think that they would have taken English. There definitely aren’t any push rushing OLBs left.
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Pass rushing OLBs
Everette Brown I guess would be that. I didn’t want him though.
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I also recall
A recent interview with John Spanos saying that they do a little to look at what other teams need but they focus on players on their board for the most part when asked what they do to consider what other teams are doing.
I really think that they are not skilled at making draft day trades. It’s a weakness, albeit not a huge one. The Rivers trade worked because the Giants were dead set on getting Manning.
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Pats looking to trade the 26 pick
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
To the Packers
who take clay matthews
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I get this horrible feeling
That we will be talking about this Patriots draft for a long time. They are going to get a lot of key players and it’s not like they need anymore stud guys. They need depth and know how to use role players.
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by Wonko on Apr 25, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Unfortunately
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to think teams would have been willing to trade up to #16
and give the Bolts more picks. There’s been waaay too much action immediately after them, and if English was the guy he’s there at the end of the 1st for sure. This has been a shitty mistake. And the god damn patriots know how to do it, making AJ look like a fool. F&#$!
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions
Wow
2 Centers in the first. That is odd.
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This might be a weird thing to say
But, I’m glad nobody has reached for a DT yet. Hood, Moala, and Brace still on the board. Maybe one can make it to us. Nobody has taken one for fringe first round OTs. Obviously, Britton and Beatty will be gone. But, I like Meredith and Loadholt as 3rd rounders. And, of course, no true safeties taken either. We’ll see how this shapes up as the 2nd round gets going.
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I also like
Senderrick Marks and Jarron Gilbert, but as DEs instead of NTs.
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I like Gilbert
Don’t know Marks.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I really wish we had a second round pick.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That's still a lot of guys to like
with, what, 46 picks to go.
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BTW, I know we've only made one pick thus far....
But if anyone has any questions they want me to ask MJD from Yahoo! Sports blog Shutdown Corner, let me know in the comments. My first question is already written: “Larry English? Seriously?”
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Wells goes to Cardinals
Now they have two RBs that can’t catch in an offense built around the passing game.
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Will Steelers take Maualuga?
I know they probably don’t need him, but the idea of him and Polamalu on the same defense seems scary to me.
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I would think they are considering it
I know they were considering trading Foote. But, that was to get 1st rounder Timmons a starting spot.
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Maualuga out of the 1st Round
Wow, how his stock has dropped. I wonder what happened.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw this in mocks
But I didn’t believe it. Lions will definitely take him… right?
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true
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they really need a lot of things
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True.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither will Delmas
(A reach I would’ve understood from the Chargers)
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Throw it to Calvin Johnson really fast
I don’t think Stafford will start much this year.
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Steelers take DT Evander Hood
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I'm still curious about the Patriots picks
I got to think they are looking at Darius Butler for one of those.
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Safeties
I’m thinking in the 3rd round we’ll go for Chung or Moore. RB in the 4th round.
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Nevermind, NE got Chung
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Safety run
No more Chung for Chargers. Nice jinx there ^^
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My bad
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
14 more 3-4 teams left in the 2nd round
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
We could only hope
For all we know, AJ is at home drinking beer already.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Holt is better than Chambers
and they let him go for nothing. I can’t see it.
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Holt is terrible
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Chambers ain't so great himself.
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Agreed
but he’s better than Holt. Chambers is “serviceable” and Holt is “done”.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't agree with that.
I say they are comparable at this point. Holt was hurt by a bad offense and being a #1 guy.
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It's crazy
Not less than a year ago people were talking about Laurenitis and Maualuga as top 3 picks.
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And there we go
I was thinking about Laurenitis to StL.
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Even Bill Williamson
Seems to think that English was picked to play opposite of Merriman. Maybe Phillips can play ILB, since he’s so good in coverage…..
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I think
its a rotation for 2009. As English learns the playbook and Phillips and Merriman stay fresher.
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I tend to agreee
The “pass rush by committee” approach was used last year to replace Merriman after Rivera took over. Maybe Rivera liked what he saw.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I was kidding
I think Phillips is just about as good as Merriman. I wouldn’t force him to move.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Me neither.
But Akin Ayodele went from Purdue DE to 4-3 OLB to 3-4 ILB.
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See
Cleveland wanted a WR. Shoulda taken Crabtree.
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Weird stat
Zero WRs taken in the first round in 2008
Six WRs taken in the first round in 2009
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Denver traded up
taking over Seattle’s pick
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They might be going after Maualuga
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes sense
Any other theories? Brace?
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Butler?
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AHA!
Denver gives up number 1 pick next year (they had two before)
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Alphonso Smith?
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh snap!
1st rounder!
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Dumb dumb dumb
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Even Mayock just called them dumb
“You gave up a first rounder in what projects to be a deep draft for a second rounder in a not-so-great draft. Not smart.”
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Good.
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by Richard Wade on Apr 25, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw Maycock
I called them dumb. lol.
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Broncos take Alfonso (Alphonso?) Smith, DB, Wake Forest
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Isn't Butler still on the board?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
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Seems like a lot of these later first-round talents are being completely ignored.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw Smith as first rounder in some mocks
But giving up the first rounder to get him is odd.
Any word if that is their own or Chicago’s?
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I think it's theirs
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by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand the thought
that they think they’ll be better than the Bears.
But, I’m glad it was theirs and not the Bears.
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Hopefully Chicago's
I want to be able to root against Cutler
by Natrone Bomb on Apr 25, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh forgot about that factor
but now Denver can suck all they want and not get a 1st round benefit.
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Jason Smith on why he wants to be a Ram
Obviously they are at the bottom, they want to be at the top. I could feel that when I was there. I could feel that talking to guys and then I had the opportunity to to go watch the team workout and I’m feeling like I’m part of them. I’m saying "Why not us? Why are we not the ones? And I was like “whoa whoa whoa I’m not even there yet.” But why not us you know? So obviously I have a job to do and I’m going to have that same mentality, "Why not us? Why not me? Why not today? Why not this game? Why not this year? Why not this playoff? Why not this superbowl? Let’s make dreams and visions become reality.
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Doesn't Everrette Brown have character concerns
If so, he makes sense here to Cincy.
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Nope
its Rey Rey
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can't really hurt us in Cincy
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Maualuga to Cincy
aaaaaand his career’s over.
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Fastest First Round in 19 years
awesome. I like Goodell.
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Jags grab Britton
two picks, two offensive tackles. They already had two tackles they were planning on starting.
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Hadn't thought of that.
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Tra Thomas has injury issues.
And they were destroyed on OL last year.
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But they just signed Thomas
I’m sure they didn’t sign him to back up, considering he left a starting spot in Philly. I bet at least one of these tackles is supposed to be a backup for a year. Mayock says Britton needs more weight.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
or move someone to guard for a year.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Oh boy
Raiders again.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Did Oakland and NE switch picks??
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
Patriots are definitely on the clock
not sure what the trade was
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
I gotta think this is Butler
or Barwin.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Or maybe EBrown?
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Both?
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Brace
good pick
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
They look pretty set at DL
I wonder who they see as needing rest or moving on
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
I think they're looking for depth
Seymour has trouble staying healthy lately. Wilfork could use a rest.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I see Oakland picking at 41 instead of 40 now, but I didn’t hear about a trade.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
So NE is now picking at 40 and 41. Maybe they’ll grab Barwin and Butler.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oakland hosed NE
Oakland moves back 7 spots and gets a 4th rounder and a 6th rounder.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
Damn
Brace gone
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
There's Butler
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 25, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes sense
nice value there. And they always need CBs. And he went to a New England school.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
No clue who the Bills are picking
Seems like they should have addressed OT in the 1st round and got their C here. But, what do I care? We don’t even play them this year.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Oh wait
For some reason I thought Beatty was picked. That seems like the obvious choice.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Nope, Byrd
SF up
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Everette Brown makes sense
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
oh
SF traded the pick to Carolina
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
With Everette Brown there
They probably feel that they got a 1st round pick without having a pick in the 1st. Or at least, that’s what they’ll tell the fans.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
No RBs picked in the 2nd round yet
I get a feeling once the next one goes, we’ll see a few go.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Lol
More Wildcat!
Pat White to Miami.
Pennington must feel so loved.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Okay
Raiders and Donkeys – Backtoback
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
OMG! Classic
Michael Mitchell. Uh. Who? What?
Al Davis is so out of it.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Not even
In Todd McShay’s top 250
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Not in
NFLDraftCountdown’s top 256.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
NFL.com
No combine data from him. There is no information on this guy.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
I'm in some bizarro world
Broncos select another reach. Darcel McBath.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
101st ranked player by McShay
103rd ranked player by NFLDraftCountdown
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Do the Broncos need a TE?
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
Another Denver reach
That they trade up for. And what do they need a TE for?
Richard Quinn, 93rd on DraftCountdown and 108th by McShay. 8th ranked TE by DraftCountdown. 9th ranked TE by McShay.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
Somebody wake me up
This dream is really really weird.
Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.
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