The Official 2007 NFL Draft Thread

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

I am really liking this draft. They are some really good players coming the Pats way.

Oh come on, you knew a long time ago the Pats are going to pick Olsen.

[Fonzie]

Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Honestly I was thinking that GB would take either Quinn or TE Greg Olson

#16 was too high for Olson, and I'm not sure TT could justify going QB in the 1st for the 2nd time in 3 years, especially with his previous 1st-round QB pick still on the roster.

Going defense in the 1st round sure puts a lot of pressure on Ted Thompson to get the Moss deal done - or at least to find good receiving value in the next few rounds.

[Cringer]

Originally Posted by Arles

The WRs were iffy, Olsen has no speed and can't block at TE and Hall got toasted by everyone good he played (noteably Ginn). The Packers only have one true proven DT on the roster (Pickett) and he's been hurt. Their other starter would be Corey Williams who is more of a passing DT/normal DE. By putting Harrell there, GB now has a very good front 7 and some depth at DT.

GB still has feelers out for Moss, LJ and Turner. Plus, there's a ton of value at RB, WR, TE and safety in rounds 2-4. The DT pool in this draft was pretty shallow.

Thank you for agreeing with me.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Cincinnati will take someone from the state penitentiary

Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn?

SI

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Arles

Olsen has no speed and can't block at TE

Arlie, I'd like to point out that Olsen ran a sub 4.5 at the combine.

Speed isn't his issue, he's an average blocker, his problem is consistently catching the football. He lacks concentration and drops a lot of passes despite having good hands.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Cincinnati will take someone from the state penitentiary

One of the guys from that Gridiron movie maybe?

[SFL Cat]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

I'm disappointed they aren't interviewing coaches/GM's on ESPN like they did in the past. Would have liked to hear from a few of them like Miami

Cameron is probably in-hiding after that #9 pick.

[Arles]

Originally Posted by Atocep

Arlie, I'd like to point out that Olsen ran a sub 4.5 at the combine.

Speed isn't his issue, he's an average blocker, his problem is consistently catching the football. He lacks concentration and drops a lot of passes despite having good hands.

His YPC was 11.7 - that's pretty rough for an elite TE and he had just 1 TD. He may have 40 time but he couldn't beat many people for big plays in college - that doesn't translate well in the NFL. PLus, a TE in GB has to be a good blocker.

[Cringer]

Anyone know the hot chick in the audience that ESPN keeps showing? I want to bang her.

[Vinatieri for Prez]

Olsen can be best described as the best TE in a very weak TE draft class.

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Cameron is probably in-hiding after that #9 pick.

If he was not before, he is after meeting the Dolphin draft party for the fans

http://www.miamiherald.com/616/story/89925.html

From the article
At the Dolphins' draft party for fans, held in the practice bubble adjacent to the Dolphins offices, fans booed and chanted, "Bra-dy! Bra-dy!'' before many streamed for the exit. There was the same response to new Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron stepped up to a podium to address what fans remained.

Amidst boos and some cheers, Cameron thanked the fans for attending. Then, he said what he had two weeks ago in his pre-draft press conference - he's known the family for a decade, has confidence in Ginn as a person because he's impressed with Ted Ginn, Sr., head coach at Cleveland Glenville High School.

Cameron waited for chants of "Bra-dy! Bra-dy!'' to die down before stating, "Ted Ginn is a Miami Dolphin. Ted Ginn is someone you're going to be proud of. Ted Ginn and his family will give us everything they've got."

[Vinatieri for Prez]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Oh come on, you knew a long time ago the Pats are going to pick Olsen.

You know it. Actually, I'm kind of hoping Romeo calls up BB to make a trade for 24 or 28 to get Quinn, and the Pats drop to 35 and pick up a third, or second next year for their troubles. Then they package that third with a 4th or some 6ths to get into the second round with it.

[kingfc22]

Umm what does Ginn's family have to do with winning football games or taking snaps under center?

Romeo might not be the first coach fired after all.

[Fonzie]

Heh.

From NFL.com's Prospect Profile on Harrell:

"Compares To: Johnny Jolly, Green Bay. Jolly might not have played much in 2006, but Harrell has that same explosion off the snap that lets both occupy multiple blockers. Harrell plays with the strength needed to take up space, and while he lacks sustained speed, he does explode off the ball. He needs to develop a better feel for the ball and must be more active with his hands. His main job is clogging and constricting the inside rush lanes, but he must create better separation with his hands if he hopes to improve his pass rushing skills. For a team looking for a plugger in the middle, Harrell could be the answer, if he is recovered from his torn biceps."
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Don't we already have a Johnny Jolly? And didn't we draft him in the 6th round?

[Sublime 2]

Seems a little early for Griffin, I do like him though.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Fonzie

Heh.

From NFL.com's Prospect Profile on Harrell:

"Compares To: Johnny Jolly, Green Bay. Jolly might not have played much in 2006, but Harrell has that same explosion off the snap that lets both occupy multiple blockers. Harrell plays with the strength needed to take up space, and while he lacks sustained speed, he does explode off the ball. He needs to develop a better feel for the ball and must be more active with his hands. His main job is clogging and constricting the inside rush lanes, but he must create better separation with his hands if he hopes to improve his pass rushing skills. For a team looking for a plugger in the middle, Harrell could be the answer, if he is recovered from his torn biceps."
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Don't we already have a Johnny Jolly? And didn't we draft him in the 6th round?

Would anybody be surprised if Brett Favre suddenly retired???

[Tyrith]

I would have to figure Dallas is a prime candidate to trade out in order to end this Quinn massacre.

[Cringer]

Originally Posted by Fonzie

Heh.
Don't we already have a Johnny Jolly? And didn't we draft him in the 6th round?

TT decided to go with my strategy over yours, now suck it up and live with it.

[Tyrith]

I'd be remiss if I didn't note that's back to back DBs from my UT selected

[wade moore]

Does anyone else think that Steve Young went to the Danny Snyder school of GMing?

[Maple Leafs]

I'm excited that the Jags might use my FOF strategy of trading down six times in the first round for a ton of mid-round picks.

We'll see if they also follow my strategy of then drafting crappy guys with those mid-round picks and wishing they had just used their first.

[Fonzie]

Originally Posted by Cringer

TT decided to go with my strategy over yours, now suck it up and live with it.

I will not accept a sucking!

[st.cronin]

Dang, was hoping Nelson would slip to the Pats.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Umm what does Ginn's family have to do with winning football games or taking snaps under center?

Romeo might not be the first coach fired after all.

"Ted's been solid as our 5th string WR and punt returner, but his Mama has really been a disappointment as our long snapper. Apparently she's lost a lot from those Thanksgiving pick-up games our families use to play."

[sterlingice]

You think Jerry Jones is just screaming at his coaches to get Quinn right now just for the media-ness of it?

SI

[SFL Cat]

Cowboys might trade down for those teams who are interested in Quinn.

[WVUFAN]

I figure Pats will take Meachum if he's still on the board or Posluszny if he is.

Or, a TE, if they want to stay with tradition.

[Maple Leafs]

If the over-hyped Notre Dame QB ends up with the Cowboys, I may need to stop watching football.

[Young Drachma]

Browns supposedly offering next year's 1st and 3rd to move up now.

[tucker rocky]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Dang, was hoping Nelson would slip to the Pats.

Nelson has been a prime target for the Jags to get, according to the local paper here in J-ville.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Browns supposedly offering next year's 1st and 3rd to move up now.

If you are Dallas, and you could get them to do this year's 3rd and next year's 1st, wouldn't you do it?

SI

[Vinatieri for Prez]

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

I figure Pats will take Meachum if he's still on the board or Posluszny if he is.

Or, a TE, if they want to stay with tradition.

Don't agree. I think it's CB Chris Houston if still there, or go with LB David Harris or DE/OLB Lamar Woodley. No way it's a TE of Olson's quality.

[Celeval]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

If you are Dallas, and you could get them to do this year's 3rd and next year's 1st, wouldn't you do it?

Yes.

[kingfc22]

I would suspect the Niners to package some picks and move into 24-30

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

If you are Dallas, and you could get them to do this year's 3rd and next year's 1st, wouldn't you do it?

SI

Oh heck yeah. Without batting an eyelash. Especially since Cleveland probably won't be that great this year anyway.

That said, Cleveland is probably smart to try to make this deal.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Celeval

Yes.

Heck, and if you were Cleveland, you take the guy most people had you taking at 3...

SI

[st.cronin]

Chris Houston seems the most likely Pats pick at this point.

[SFL Cat]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

If you are Dallas, and you could get them to do this year's 3rd and next year's 1st, wouldn't you do it?

SI

In a heartbeat.

[tucker rocky]

I'm also liking the pick for Nelson, I'm not a Gator fan, but hoping his ball-hawking skills continue with the Jags.

[kingfc22]

Here goes Quinn

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Celeval

Yes.

And it sounds like the Cowboys agree with you.

[Young Drachma]

Deal is done. Quinn to Cleveland.

[tucker rocky]

Dallas trades, Quinn to the Browns.

[WVUFAN]

Kansas City will grab Quinn if Dallas doesn't trade down.

[Neuqua]

Finally...

[Young Drachma]

Good deal for everybody. That's where he wanted to go in the first place. So...it works out, though he'll obviously not get as big a contract.

[wade moore]

Unfortunately it's bad news for my hopes that former W&M QB Lang Campbell might finally crack the Browns regular season roster this year.

[sterlingice]

And now he has another decent O-Lineman in front of him. Which wouldn't have been the case at #3.

SI

[kingfc22]

Sucks for Quinn. Not only does he lose out on a ton of cash by falling, but he still goes to a team with no talent.

[cthomer5000]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Good deal for everybody. That's where he wanted to go in the first place. So...it works out, though he'll obviously not get as big a contract.

yeah... what's 30 million matter?