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Post by 7is7 on Mar 12, 2007 14:29:57 GMT
Thought since we have a Free agency one that we should have a Draft one aswell.
A few teams would be liking a power running back in the draft (Marc just mentioned the Eagles in another thread for instance). And I think that there is one guy who has been totally overlooked due to injury last season. Nobody remember Michael Bush and what he did to the NCAA a year ago? 24 TDs in 10 games! The guy is 6'3", 260lbs (thats like 15lbs heavier than Brandon Jacobs for gods sake!) and he runs like a 4.5 in the 40! In his one game he played last season before injury, he ran for 128 yards and 3TDs. He could have stayed in college one more year due to a loophole, but opted to apply for the draft. I'd love to take a chance on him in the draft. For the Broncos i'd be willing to take him between the late 2nd to early 4th round. The Broncos took a risk with a certain running back not so long ago, that one didnt work out, but that was personality issues, this guy had a broken leg or something, and one of the best RBs in the league right now came back from TWO broken legs (Mr McGahee).
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Post by dave on Mar 17, 2007 9:37:57 GMT
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Post by 7is7 on Mar 17, 2007 13:12:22 GMT
That is nuts! They can build a whole team from their picks! Wouldnt be suprised to see them used for bargaining since they have draft picks to burn!
Whats peoples thoughts on the Lions 1st pick? Do they take a WR in the first round AGAIN with possibly the best athelete in the draft in Clavin Johnson? Or perhaps they go for Joe Thomas on the O-line?
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Post by Ian on Mar 17, 2007 14:25:53 GMT
I think the Saints should package those 6 picks, and send them all to Miami in return for exclusive rights to star RB Ricky Williams. At least it would put a smile on the face of Gordon, Shaun etc.
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Post by 7is7 on Mar 17, 2007 14:41:51 GMT
hehe! Oh Ricky! Whatever will you do next?!
Most people seem to think that JaMarcus Russell will be the first pick, but with strange goings on in the last few drafts, do you think it will be the case? Or will they draft a punter with the first pick or something?
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Post by Ian on Mar 17, 2007 20:03:28 GMT
The Raiders have indeed drafted a punter and a kicker in the first round in previous years! Russell looks the obvious pick this year, but what they will actually do is far from certain. Having signed Dominic Rhodes and restructured Lamont Jordan, they surely won't take RB Peterson. Having taken bust OT Robert Gallery with the #2 two years ago, I think they will stay clear of OT Joe Thomas. QB Russell looks a huge risk and will demand a massive salary - but he could sell season tickets? Best player in the draft appears to be WR Calvin Johnson, but WRs are generally considered poor value for the #1. If it was my call, I would trade down to position 2 or 3 and draft Johnson. All the above is based on second hand opinions and very short clips of the players involved - I would defer to anyone who has a better knowledge of College Football ........
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Post by dave on Mar 18, 2007 10:32:34 GMT
All things point to the Lions taking Joe Thomas with their first pick..it might not be popular but with the line they have, it might well be a crucial pick, build around him.........I tell you another good value that will be a top 10 first rounder is Brady Quinn the ND QB...........and IMO a lot more upside than Russell, so the Raiders could probably trade down to around sixth, get a few more picks and get Quinn
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Post by dave on Mar 18, 2007 10:38:09 GMT
As for the Cowboys, with the OL adressed I think they will go for CB or NT (especially if Alan Branch is available at #22) maybe looking at Tank Tyler in round 2
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Post by lilmiguel on Mar 19, 2007 13:38:25 GMT
At the moment I'm favouring Brady Quinn to JaMarcus Russell. Like Dave said, he has a much bigger upside, and can come in and start straight away. Calvin Johnson wouldn't be too bad a pick either, but probably not at the number 1 slot. Mikey
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Post by Gary.E #86 on Mar 19, 2007 15:18:39 GMT
i think once russell matures he would be the better QB in the long run, he just needs to work on his sight. he has speed for his size and wont get taken down to easily and he also has the arm.
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Post by 7is7 on Mar 21, 2007 0:28:27 GMT
Rumor has it that the Broncos want the Lions #2 pick. So far the Lions have asked for a bit much... but you never know! I think my bowls would prolapse if we got that pick and Calvin Johnson.
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Post by dave on Mar 21, 2007 9:16:08 GMT
Stronger rumour has it that the Bucs will trade picks with the Lions to nab Johnson, thats if the Raiders dont take him
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Post by 7is7 on Mar 21, 2007 9:17:42 GMT
Well the Bucs might have more leverage since they are at number 5 and Broncos are at 21, and they could REALLY do with a WR.
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Post by Ian on Apr 23, 2007 20:27:06 GMT
Really looking forward to the draft on Saturday. The Raiders pick first, and there are two sensible options: a) Trade Randy Moss and draft Calvin Johnson with the #1 pick. b) trade dowm to #4 and pick up QB Brady Quinn. Worst strategy is to gamble on Russell - too many $$ at risk, and too little performance to go on (plus I heard he was up to 300LB at one point in his LSU college career). Ian.
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