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****The REAL OFFICIAL 2008 NFL Draft Thread****
NFL DRAFT Coverage this Weekend:
Coverage available for the entire weekend on ESPN/ESPN2 Television, and also on ESPN Radio Network. *** If you want to follow the draft on the 'net, the two best free and easy access sites are ESPN and the NFL official site....though for access to "insider" info at ESPN, you have to be a "member:" ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft?...2=stateChanged NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft If you are interested in another free "scouting" report site: NFLdraftcountdown: http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/ Saturday April 26: Rounds 1-2 ***Format Revised this year (1st Round, Teams get 10 minutes; 2nd Round, Teams get 7 minutes) -- ESPN beginning at 2pm until 6pm (Central Standard Time) -- ESPN2 beginning at 6pm until 9pm Sunday April 27: Rounds 3-7 (Rounds 3-7, Teams get 5 minutes) -- ESPN beginning at 9am until 5pm (Central Standard Time) "My" Rounds 1-3 picks.... 05. Chris Long (DE), or Vernon Gholston (DE)...will be available, IMHO. If not, Sedrick Ellis (DT). 17. Brandon Albert (OG-OT), or Chris Williams (OT). 35. Aqib Talib (CB), Kentwan Balmer (DT) or Brandon Flowers (CB). 66. Jordy Nelson (WR), Patrick Lee (CB), or Lawrence Jackson (DE). 73. Carl Nicks (OT), Xavier Adibi (LB), or Andre Caldwell (WR). 82. Mike Pollak (C), Jeremy Zuttah (C, OG) or Red Bryant (DT). Nice job in attempt to save your ass, Carl.... time will tell if you succeeded....heh. Last edited by Mr. Kotter; 04-27-2008 at 02:36 PM.. |
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04-27-2008, 09:00 AM | #3331 |
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so far only 1 pick for fans to complain about - Cottom
the rest are solid BAA picks...all are guys who started for big schools espn is loving us right now....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Im just going to say that we picked Morgan before Cottam...
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04-27-2008, 09:01 AM | #3333 |
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OK, trade wesley and pick NICKS!
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Jamaal Charles
Analysis Positives: Has a lean, athletic build that is not really thick, but he shows good overall definition with tapered thighs and calves (despite adding 15 pounds in the 2007 offseason, he still has a sprinter's frame)...Has the sudden initial step out of his stance to gain advantage...Changes direction easily and has the ability to put his foot in the ground, cut and get to top speed in a hurry...Runs with good toughness, but for a player of his size, you wouldn't mind see him run out of bounds, rather than head-first into the pile, to preserve his body from inside punishment...Has the speed to challenge any defender in a footrace and shows good patience letting his blocks develop...Solid competitor who comes to play on every down...Good leader-by-example type who has a much better work ethic than recent Texas runners (Ricky Williams and Cedric Benson), as football is very important to him...Never complained while sharing the running load in the past and would be receptive to a "committee" approach in the NFL...Gets to top speed in a flash and has the lateral quickness to disappear from the crowd...Very quick and sudden out of his stance and has the vision to instantly see the rush lane...Runs with good awareness, knowing how to use his blockers downfield, with the timing and anticipation to hit the cutback lanes...Not a bruising inside runner, but compensates with an explosive burst through the hole, along with the vision and feet to find seams inside...Runs a bit high at times, but has nice feet to avoid trash...Not strong enough to break tackles, but is hard to bring down in space due to his elusiveness and when he reaches the corner, he can change his angle, showing the quick lateral moves and second gear to take the ball to the house...Not a great make-you-miss type of runner, but has the lateral quickness to set up tacklers and run off his blocks well...Reaches top speed in a hurry and has quick stop-and-go action...Very effective at cutting at full speed, showing the shiftiness to avoid in the open...Has the balance, spin move and quick plant and drive to go in a new direction or break the tackler down, as he can either shake or slip under second-level defenders well...Holds the ball a little too carelessly in a crowd, but has worked with a new grip (more angled towards the chest) recently with better success...Has adequate route running ability, but can make proper adjustments coming back for the ball (used mostly on screens and when slipping out from the slot)...Will get run over when trying to block in the backfield, but will give a solid effort (better when taking angles and cut blocking than facing up). Negatives: Added more than 15 pounds of bulk prior to the 2007 season, but his frame could withstand additional weight and he needs to improve his overall strength, as defenses have good success taking him down on the initial tackle in runs up the middle of the field...Has worked hard to improve ball security, but still needs to do a better job of protecting the ball, as he is prone to fumbling issues when making initial contact with a defender...Lacks the leg drive to push the pile and while he had success with a high amount of carries in 2007, he is really not a feature back and more of a change-of-pace type (can impact as an outside rusher, but lacks the frame to be a star running between the tackles)...Does not hesitate to attack the inside hole, but is more of a pick-and-slide type that needs to be stronger behind his pads to be successful running up the middle at the next level...Can run through low blocks, but must protect his feet better as he is tripped up in tight areas...When he carries the ball loosely, it is very inviting for a defender to attack his arms...Is more of a collision blocker who is best when cutting defenders, lacking the strength and bulk to face up and sustain in the backfield...Shows adequate hands coming out of the backfield, but they can't be considered natural and he will lose focus and drop a few when he hears a defender's footsteps...Has incredible speed and burst, along with the quick feet to run routes, but is still learning how to settle underneath and get open...Better served in a system where he can share the rushing load rather than be the featured back, as he tends to wear down late in games...Has had ankle issues in each of his three seasons at Texas. Compares To: JULIUS JONES-Dallas...Charles has great outside running ability, but like his former teammate, Selvin Young (Denver) and Jones, he is best when utilized as a change-of-pace back. He is an excellent outside runner, but because of a lack of bulk and strength, he gets pushed back or engulfed going up the gut, where he also has fumble issues. Use him in a shared alignment much like the Cowboys did with Jones and Marion Barber or like the Giants did with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw, and you will get good quality in return. At this time, more than 15 carries in any game brings a risk of wearing him down, which invites injury. |
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04-27-2008, 09:01 AM | #3336 |
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That's garbage. Page has superhuman coverage abilities.
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Zuttah gone.
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What'll you want to bet the Pollard to LB experiment begins now?
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ESPN is loving our 3rd round picks.
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'08-'09 secondary > '07-'08 secondary
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It is a good thing the Chiefs have draft picks, otherwise how would you cue in commercials...
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Guys for all Kolby Smith supposedly did last year, he averaged 3 ypc if it weren't for that game against the Raiders, and even then he was 3.5 ypc.
Charles is a great change of pace back.
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