The Official 2007 NFL Draft Thread

[st.cronin]

I think he's a Steelers fan. I have no clue about Timmons, good or bad.

[SFL Cat]

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

hey, buddy... ive seen your draft day dealing... you're in no position to criticize.

Fortunately for me, the real life Miami team just trumped me in this draft.

[Tyrith]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan448

What a disappointing and uninspiring pick. The guy is way too small to play OLB in the 3-4. I hope he proves me wrong, but Tomlin's first pick as of today is a big let down.

That would be because Tomlin is going to shift to the 4-3 in the next couple of years.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan448

What a disappointing and uninspiring pick. The guy is way too small to play OLB in the 3-4. I hope he proves me wrong, but Tomlin's first pick as of today is a big let down.

Exactly, here's to Zo Timmons.

[DeToxRox]

I can see Leonard here.

[SteelerFan448]

Workout warrior? His workouts were not that impressive. With Grubbs, Blalock, Spencer, etc. all still there, that is the direction we should have looked. Spencer was probably the best player left to play OLB in the 3-4. This pick, IMO, is a clear indication that after this season we will be playing the 4-3.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan448

Workout warrior? His workouts were not that impressive. With Grubbs, Blalock, Spencer, etc. all still there, that is the direction we should have looked. Spencer was probably the best player left to play OLB in the 3-4. This pick, IMO, is a clear indication that after this season we will be playing the 4-3.

Maybe so...

My short list in no order was...

Spencer
Hall
Grubbs
Blalock
Staley
Pozlusky

for starters.

[tucker rocky]

Can we have a special "NFL Draft in Pictures" by flere?

[st.cronin]

I have no idea what Green Bay does here.

[Cringer]

The guys one TV are idiots. "Oh my God! Brady Quinn is handling all this pressure so well! He is SOOOO calm! This says a lot about Quinn!"

So the guys sitting alone at home hoping they get picked in the 7th round or perhaps get that big money from being an undrafted FA, they must be the worlds most cool and mature men ever.

[st.cronin]

Dear god.

[SFL Cat]

Green Bay vying with Miami for suckiest pick of the first round

[Cringer]

DEFENSE!!!!

Thank you Packers! A d-lineman, just what I wanted.

[Ironhead]

Here to hoping that Atlanta puts together some kind of package with some of their picks to move up into the bottom of the 1st to take a o-lineman.

[Tyrith]

Originally Posted by Cringer

The guys one TV are idiots. "Oh my God! Brady Quinn is handling all this pressure so well! He is SOOOO calm! This says a lot about Quinn!"

So the guys sitting alone at home hoping they get picked in the 7th round or perhaps get that big money from being an undrafted FA, they must be the worlds most cool and mature men ever.

Those guys weren't being told they were going to be top 5-10 picks. Failure to have your expectations met causes anxiety.

[tucker rocky]

Was that a need pick for GB?

[kingfc22]

And the WR's drop another spot. Yay.

[Tyrith]

Harrell was rapidly rising up the boards. He definitely sounds like he has a lot of potential, so I can't crack on GB too hard. Better than reaching for a wide receiver that wouldn't do anything useful for a year or two.

[Swaggs]

How is Leon Hall still available...?

Watch him slide right to the Pats.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I really hadn't been keeping up with my pre-draft research, but I've never heard of Justin Harrell.

[Tyrith]

Steve Young is being a bit of an asshole here, IMO.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Tyrith

Those guys weren't being told they were going to be top 5-10 picks. Failure to have your expectations met causes anxiety.

He said on the NFL network when the interviewed him, that he was playing through some of the scenarios last night. So it wasn't that surprising for him and that it worked for Matt Leinart and Big Ben in Pittsburgh. So..that he was okay.

Seems grounded and with a head coach who used to coach in the NFL and knows the life of being snubbed (as a head coaching prospect), I'm sure he'll be in the kid's ear.

I don't think he's as negatively effected as everyone watching at home seems to want.

[SFL Cat]

If Quinn falls all the way to Chicago, do they take him?

[Cringer]

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

Was that a need pick for GB?

It was IMO.

Steve Young is an idiot by the way. A 1st round pick does not complete a teams draft. Now the Packers can (and hopefully will) go after a RB and WR with their next couple of picks.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

How is Leon Hall still available...?

Watch him slide right to the Pats.

As a Michigan fan, I always felt Leon Hall was a little overrated.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

How is Leon Hall still available...?

Watch him slide right to the Pats.

From your lips to God's ear.

[Celeval]

At what point does the Browns #1 pick next year become worth it for a team? (I'm guessing that's the offer on the table). It's the Browns, so you know it'll be top-10 (and that's from a fan).

[SFL Cat]

Hall has been eaten alive by star college receivers. He'll face one of those every week in the NFL.

[Celeval]

Who is Denver moving up for? Ooh?

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Celeval

At what point does the Browns #1 pick next year become worth it for a team? (I'm guessing that's the offer on the table). It's the Browns, so you know it'll be top-10 (and that's from a fan).

Honestly, 2 and 3 this year, and 2 next year gets them to any of these upcoming picks. They would be stupid to part with next years #1.

[Celeval]

I agree, but that doesn't mean that's not the offer.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Celeval

Who is Denver moving up for? Ooh?

Wouldn't they be sniping the CB before the Bengals would get it? Or am I not watching close enough?

SI

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Celeval

I agree, but that doesn't mean that's not the offer.

My bad, that's why they are the Browns.

[SFL Cat]

Broncos overpaid a little to move up 4 spots.

[Fonzie]

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

Was that a need pick for GB?

No, not really. I'm not sure what TT was thinking with this one.

The Packers' needs (according to me, in order of priority): RB, WR, S, TE, CB. I would've had DT nearly last on my list.

[st.cronin]

That seems like a lot to move up four spots.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I just got caught up (was watching on delay, fast forwarding thru picks) after leaving work at 12:30. On my way home there was this guy drunk on the platform while I was waiting for the train (he was stumbling and had that alcoholic smell) He was going up to everybody and excitedly yelling "Brady Quinn is a Viking!!!" So I was a bit surprised...

[SFL Cat]

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

[Eaglesfan27]

I think that was a very bad move for the Broncos. I think Jarvis would have been there at 21 and they overpaid to move up.

[Ksyrup]

Loved this comment on ESPN.com about Ginn:


It's gonna be great having Ginn return it to the 35-yard line to start every drive before whatever retread we line up behind center goes three-and-out.

[JW]

All this shows is that ESPN and other media consistently overhyped Quinn. And ESPN, in choosing to make this the "Brady Quinn Draft Show" comes out looking like complete idiots. The NFL brass are realists. They don't draft on hype. Quinn has long been overhyped. Note that I'm not saying he is not good. He may well make a great NFL quarterback. But he has been wayyyyyyyyyy overhyped for a long time.

[Maple Leafs]

I am praying that Detroit trades their first next year for some team's upcoming pick, then uses it on a WR.

Has an entire city ever intetionally burned itself to the ground before?

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

I am praying that Detroit trades their first next year for some team's upcoming pick, then uses it on a WR.

That would be awesome.

[Vinatieri for Prez]

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

[Arles]

Originally Posted by Cringer

It was IMO.

Steve Young is an idiot by the way. A 1st round pick does not complete a teams draft. Now the Packers can (and hopefully will) go after a RB and WR with their next couple of picks.

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.

[tucker rocky]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I think that was a very bad move for the Broncos. I think Jarvis would have been there at 21 and they overpaid to move up.

Yeah, seems a bit much to move up for spots giving up a 3rd and 6th round pick.

[Vinatieri for Prez]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I really hadn't been keeping up with my pre-draft research, but I've never heard of Justin Harrell.

Funny you mention it. On SI's selection list, he's the only player so far that they don't have a picture of next to his name.

[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

[kingfc22]

Cincinnati will take someone from the state penitentiary

[DeToxRox]

Now I have to at least not hate the Bengals.