2008 NFL Draft Thread-Jake Long Goes #1

[Noop]

I have to admit when the day started I wasn't stressed because I figured by the 6th round I would be happy. Right now I am stressed...

[Mike1409]

Originally Posted by Noop

Well Woodson just got drafted.

And the rumor is the Giants picked up Tim Couch to complete their Kentucky QB trifecta.

[DeToxRox]

Maybe it's the fact Detroit didn't have a sixth but this round is dragging.

[DeToxRox]

Dola - I know there are like 8 extra picks because of the comp selections but even still.

[DeToxRox]

Figured. I think this is a really good fit for Hart too.

[Noop]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Mike Hart will be a solid pro. I am shocked he has lasted so long. I expect Indy to scoop him up with one of these two picks.

You got it right.

[DeToxRox]

I am surprised McFadden found the time in his busy schedule of having kids out of wedlock to be interviewed.

[INDalltheway]

I like Hart backing up Addai!

[Noop]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I am surprised McFadden found the time in his busy schedule of having kids out of wedlock to be interviewed.

Is that necessary? How many people nowadays are born out of wedlock? At least he has to my recollection taken responsibility for his kids.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Noop

Is that necessary? How many people nowadays are born out of wedlock? At least he has to my recollection taken responsibility for his kids.

Sure it was. People got a lot of mileage out of Travis Henry, and McFadden is even more high profile. It's all in fun.

[DeToxRox]

I love what the Colts have done this round. It's no surprise they're the best drafting team in the NFL.

[Noop]

Flynn is off the board.

[ISiddiqui]

To the Pack, LOL.

[Cringer]

DUDE! Aaron Rodgers lost his job yesterday to Brohn, and now Brohn lost his job today to Flynn. The Packers are crrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrazy!

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by timmynausea

Glad to see Ryan Mundy go to the Steelers. He didn't even get invited to the combine, but the numbers he put up at the WVU pro day were on par with some of the top safeties in the draft.

Glad to have a Mountaineer heading to play for the Steelers. I think Mundy could be a pretty good find for a late round pick.

[Noop]

I hope Sinorce or Santana can make it happen.

[Shkspr]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Erin Henderson is another kid I really like that is still on the borad.

ACLs are overrated.

[Arles]

Love these geniuses on Scouts.inc in the ESPN tracker:

rob (tampa): Why would GB take Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm

Scouts, Inc.'s Doug Kretz: Rob.. two reasons 1) best player available & 2) maybe they aren't sold on Aaron Rodgers

yeah, they take a QB in the 7th (who will probably be on the practice squad) and that shows they don't like their starter. By that logic, the Pack didn't like Favre when they drafted Hasselbeck in the 6th and had another backup. Sheesh.

[Buccaneer]

Despite toughness shown in his rehabilitation, he is graded by scouts as only a marginal character guy.

This is what they said about Glenn Sharpe. Why?

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Glad to have a Mountaineer heading to play for the Steelers. I think Mundy could be a pretty good find for a late round pick.

Maybe he'll put Lord tyrone out to pasture.

[Noop]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

This is what they said about Glenn Sharpe. Why?

Truthfully Glenn didn't like the new staff at all and I think they didn't do him any favors when scouts came to them asking questions about him. Also their was an incident last summer that might have been what this scout in particular heard about.

The incident was a total misunderstanding but Miami coaches despite hearing the truth were kinda of cold toward him.

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by stevew

Maybe he'll put Lord tyrone out to pasture.

How will Tyrone afford all of his car payments?

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

This is what they said about Glenn Sharpe. Why?

Probably for hanging out with Noop .

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I see Schiano taking a Big 10 job someday, .

Only if Rutgers moves to it.

[Izulde]

A little disappointed Miami hasn't taken a WR.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

How will Tyrone afford all of his car payments?

Someone else will have to post bond the next time his dumbass brother gets in jail.

[MikeVic]

Do you think Glenn Sharpe gets drafted?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Only if Rutgers moves to it.

Well considering he lost three of his own states best to Michigan last year, I'd say he has a lot of work to do in his own backyard before someone elses.

[Schmidty]

That was the first time I've seen a Lions pick cheered and applauded.

[Noop]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Do you think Glenn Sharpe gets drafted?

I thought he was going to New England earlier but so far he has mostly invites.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Noop

Truthfully Glenn didn't like the new staff at all and I think they didn't do him any favors when scouts came to them asking questions about him. Also their was an incident last summer that might have been what this scout in particular heard about.

The incident was a total misunderstanding but Miami coaches despite hearing the truth were kinda of cold toward him.

Well, as Logan said, tell him to stay away from you.

[Noop]

Nice. It had nothing to do with me but whatever you shouldn't assume.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Steelers taking a lot of guys with injury concerns. Seems like Sweed, Tony Hills, and now Dixon are all coming off season ending injuries.

Hopefully they are getting good value and not fragile players.

I don't think Sweed is much of an injury concern. He had a serious injury as a senior, but I don't think its going to have any long-term implications.

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

That was the first time I've seen a Lions pick cheered and applauded.

It's a nice story -- hopefully he works out and makes it.

[Noop]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

It's a nice story -- hopefully he works out and makes it.

+1

[Passacaglia]

So is this guy like an anti-Pat Tillman?

[bhlloy]

What worse - being sent to Iraq or being drafted by the Lions?

[Noop]

Originally Posted by bhlloy

What worse - being sent to Iraq or being drafted by the Lions?

I am going to do a career with the Lions in FOFC...

[st.cronin]

I am disappointed Miami didn't draft Mario Manningham.

[st.cronin]

New Mexico's pick: Marcus Smith to the Ravens in the 4th round; I honestly don't think he can play in the NFL, I'll be surprised if he's ever more than a special teams guy.

Wisconsin's picks: Jack Igegwuonu to the McNabb's in the 4th round; dude has serious character issues, and he's got bad knees too. Very high risk pick. Nick Hayden in the 6th round by Carolina; I'm not sure what position he projects to play in the league, he's a little small for DT, and doesn't seem to have the skills for DE. Taylor Mehlaff to New Orleans in the 6th; should be a really good kicker, he was great in college. Paul Hubbard to Cleveland in the 6th; could be a major steal, he's very talented.

[Arles]

In the true Ted Thompson form, GB trades its last 7th (gained from moving down earlier) to the Saints for a pick in 09. Ensuring that GB can have yet another draft with 9-13 picks next year.

[Izulde]

Yet another DE?

You'd think they would've gotten at least one WR.

Yeah, I'm a bit disgruntled with the second day right now.

[Cringer]

Originally Posted by Arles

In the true Ted Thompson form, GB trades its last 7th (gained from moving down earlier) to the Saints for a pick in 09. Ensuring that GB can have yet another draft with 9-13 picks next year.

I loved that move. A small thing, but very nice at that point since they could get an extra 6th next year and be happy signing a few undrafted free agents instead of having that 3rd 7th round pick on the day.

[JeeberD]

Very glad to see UTEP RB Marcus Thomas go to SD, where he has a shot to make the team as LT's backup.

[JeeberD]

Dola-

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

What is the scouting report on Demps?

Not great size, but good speed and a GREAT nose for the ball. He is, I believe, second or third in school history in interceptions, and he took several of those back for scores, including two 100+ yard returns this past season. He's also a solid return man, he took a couple of those back as well. His run defense isn't great, though he can make some hard hits.

[Eaglesfan27]

Thanks, Jeeber. The Eagles need another good return guy and some depth at S so he sounds like a good 4th round value for the Eagles.

[digamma]

I'm pretty much guaranteed to take a trip up to Oxnard to the Cowboys' training camp this summer--wearing a #22 Tashard Georgia Tech jersey and all.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Thanks, Jeeber. The Eagles need another good return guy and some depth at S so he sounds like a good 4th round value for the Eagles.

Not a problem. Hopefully he'll make the team and make plays (except against the 'Boys)...while the rest of the teams sucks enough to make them lose.

[TazFTW]

Originally Posted by Cringer

Colt Brennan to the Redskins.

blech but I guess it is a good situation for him. A known starter and a veteran backup ahead of him. Zorn is also a QB coach so that should help with development.

Shame none of the Hawaii WRs got drafted but it looks like they have all signed FA deals. Bess is going to Miami, Rivers to Tennessee, Grice-Mullins to Houston, and OL Hercules Satele to Arizona.

[JeeberD]

Here's some numbers from the UTEP website, Doc...

Demps, a two-time first-team All-C-USA honoree (2006 and 2007) was an honorable-mention All-American by SI.com as a senior. Demps is UTEP's all-time leader for interception yards (404), tied for first in interceptions for touchdowns (three), second in interceptions (17) and tied for second in pass break-ups (24).

Additionally, he earned 47 starts, making 275 tackles-including .5.5 for losses, five forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks.

In 2007, Demps ranked 15th nationally in punt returns (13.3 avg.) and tied for 24th in interceptions (0.4 avg.). He also became the first player in NCAA history to have two 100-yard interception returns in a single season.