The Panthers just missed out on Ryan Clady T, who would have filled in a big hole in the Panters O-Line. I expect them to pick up Rashard Mendenhall RB. Williams still needs a strong backup. They might also pick Branden Albert G/T. He actually seems like a strong possibility considering that he is top 15 talent as well.
Pick: Jonathan Steward RB.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have selected Ryan Clady T Boise State. I didn't even have time to contemplate this pick. He's the best tackle available right now, projected to be the 8th best player in the draft.
Time to get moving here, the Panthers are on the clock.
Time to get moving here, the Panthers are on the clock.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are looking to add to their second to worst defense in 2007 by drafting, of course, a defensive player. Leodis McKelvin is the most likely choice.
Pick: The Bills have selected Leodis McKelvin CB Troy. They filled in the weak side of the filed opposite Chris McAlister. He can also add depth behind Rolle.
The Broncos are up next.
Pick: The Bills have selected Leodis McKelvin CB Troy. They filled in the weak side of the filed opposite Chris McAlister. He can also add depth behind Rolle.
The Broncos are up next.
New England Patrios(From Saints)
The Patriots are back a few picks later and their two possible CB picks are still available. Kevin McKelvin and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. I expect that they will take one of the two, again, most likely McKelvin.
Pick: The pick is in and the Patriots have selected (With a boo or two) Jerod Mayo ILB Penn State. Well then. Projected to be late in the first round and and second best LB available, I'm surprised. Maybe a bit of a reach up, but you can't ignore their need to add youth to their linebacker corps. You also can't doubt the Pats ability to draft.
The Bills are on the clock.
Pick: The pick is in and the Patriots have selected (With a boo or two) Jerod Mayo ILB Penn State. Well then. Projected to be late in the first round and and second best LB available, I'm surprised. Maybe a bit of a reach up, but you can't ignore their need to add youth to their linebacker corps. You also can't doubt the Pats ability to draft.
The Bills are on the clock.
Cincinatti Bengals
The Bengals have been in contact with Keith Rivers. Just now they showed him on his cell phone, obviously happy with his family cheering nearby. He looks to be the best possible pick the Bengals can make. Not only are they looking for defensive help, they need to ensure good character.
Pick: The Bengals, as predicted, have picked Keith Rivers OLB USC. A strong pick by a team with a weak defense. Kiper sees nothing spectacular about him, but they say he has great athletic ability.
Patriots are on the clock again.
Pick: The Bengals, as predicted, have picked Keith Rivers OLB USC. A strong pick by a team with a weak defense. Kiper sees nothing spectacular about him, but they say he has great athletic ability.
Patriots are on the clock again.
Jacksonville Jaguars(From the Ravens)
The Jags have come all the way from the 26th pick. This move has me flipping through everything I have. After looking at some short notes, maybe we'll see Keith Rivers get picked. I'm not sure who they would go for with such a high jump. Derrick Harvey fills in a serious need a DE, but is projected to be between a 10-15th pick.
Pick: The Jags have picked Derrick Harvey DE Florida. Not bad! Well that was a need, and they jumped to make sure they filled it.
Cincinnati is on the clock.
Pick: The Jags have picked Derrick Harvey DE Florida. Not bad! Well that was a need, and they jumped to make sure they filled it.
Cincinnati is on the clock.
New Orleans Saits (From Patriots)
The Patriots sacrificed their pick in the 2007 draft so the 49ers could pick up Joe Staley. I expect them to trade that one away. They just don't need much with a seventh pick. If they do draft, I suppose they might get McKelvin CB.
Update: Saints have traded up.
The New Orleans Saints will most likely pick a CB. Either McKelvin or Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The better prospect is slightly McKelvin.
Pick: The Saints have selected Sedrick Ellis DT USC. Not what I expected, but everyone is saying Ellis is a fast and strong DT prospect. Some are considering Ellis to be just as effective as Dorsey.
The Ravens have the next pick.
Update: Saints have traded up.
The New Orleans Saints will most likely pick a CB. Either McKelvin or Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The better prospect is slightly McKelvin.
Pick: The Saints have selected Sedrick Ellis DT USC. Not what I expected, but everyone is saying Ellis is a fast and strong DT prospect. Some are considering Ellis to be just as effective as Dorsey.
The Ravens have the next pick.
New York Jets
Once again looking at a high pick, the Jets have plenty of holes to fill. I expect that they go for either Vernon Gholston LB/DE or trade down because they have two high payed LB already. (Pace and Thomas) Their other needs such as CB and WR can be taken care of with a lower pick.
With tremendous cheers, followed by (surprise) even more cheers, the Jets have selected Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State. As Boomer said "THE JETS HAVE WON THE SUPERBOWL!" The Jets fans approve, a strong pick by the Jets.
Next on the short clock is the New England Patriots. (Via 49ers)
With tremendous cheers, followed by (surprise) even more cheers, the Jets have selected Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State. As Boomer said "THE JETS HAVE WON THE SUPERBOWL!" The Jets fans approve, a strong pick by the Jets.
Next on the short clock is the New England Patriots. (Via 49ers)
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs, as Boomer stated, are in a rebuilding mode. A great pick for them is Glenn Dorsey DT. Unless they trade down, he's the best player available. It will be rather hard for them to pass on such an elite player.
Rumor Update: The Saints are "desperately" trying to trade up to draft Dorsey. Being from LSU and being such a great player, I see why the Saints are pushing so hard. The Chiefs shouldn't give it up.
Pick: The Chiefs, while I typed the rumor, selected Glenn Dorsey DT LSU. He is a phenomenal players. In the 3-4 with LSU, he commonly took on 2 OTs.
A usual top-of-the-draft team is up next, the J-E-T-S J-E-T-S JETS!
Rumor Update: The Saints are "desperately" trying to trade up to draft Dorsey. Being from LSU and being such a great player, I see why the Saints are pushing so hard. The Chiefs shouldn't give it up.
Pick: The Chiefs, while I typed the rumor, selected Glenn Dorsey DT LSU. He is a phenomenal players. In the 3-4 with LSU, he commonly took on 2 OTs.
A usual top-of-the-draft team is up next, the J-E-T-S J-E-T-S JETS!
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders, as I mentioned previously, picked their future QB in J. Russell. This year they still have gaps to fill, namely Tackles on both sides of the ball and some offensive help for Russell. Going with the best available person at this point, the Raiders should select Darren McFadden RB.
Update: The Oakland pick is in. They have selected Darren McFadden RB Arkansas. How excited are Raider fans right now? Strong rushing game and the number 1 QB selected last year. Running upright is fine for me, Adrian Peterson is just fine.
The Chiefs have the next selection.
Update: The Oakland pick is in. They have selected Darren McFadden RB Arkansas. How excited are Raider fans right now? Strong rushing game and the number 1 QB selected last year. Running upright is fine for me, Adrian Peterson is just fine.
The Chiefs have the next selection.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons are on the clock. I expect them to go with Matt Ryan QB or Glenn Dorsey. We'll find out in 5 minutes.
Update: I hear that they really like Dorsey yet they are ready to make a big move for their franchise by picking Ryan. Matt Ryan is on the phone and he looks happy. Time to pick Ryan in my opinion.
Update with official pick: Matt Ryan is getting hugs and he has a big smile on his face. Pick is in. The Atlanta Falcons have selected Matt Ryan. QB Boston College.
Excellent pick for the Falcons who are looking for a new future without Vick involved. Oakland is next. Last year they picked Russell first, let's see who they get 4th.
Update: I hear that they really like Dorsey yet they are ready to make a big move for their franchise by picking Ryan. Matt Ryan is on the phone and he looks happy. Time to pick Ryan in my opinion.
Update with official pick: Matt Ryan is getting hugs and he has a big smile on his face. Pick is in. The Atlanta Falcons have selected Matt Ryan. QB Boston College.
Excellent pick for the Falcons who are looking for a new future without Vick involved. Oakland is next. Last year they picked Russell first, let's see who they get 4th.
StLouis Rams
The Rams are expected to pick DE Chris Long of Virginia. Given their situation, a defensive playmaker would be a great choice.
Update: The Rams have selected Chris Long. Good call by just about everyone.
Update: The Rams have selected Chris Long. Good call by just about everyone.
Miami Dolphins
With a crowd full of boo's, Miami selects Jake Long. OT Michigan.
Jake Long is a safe pick for a team that needs to bring themselves back from the bottom. The defensive players available now would make a great impact on Miami, but in the end their future quarterbacks are going to need time to make throws.
Next on the clock is the StLouis Rams.
Jake Long is a safe pick for a team that needs to bring themselves back from the bottom. The defensive players available now would make a great impact on Miami, but in the end their future quarterbacks are going to need time to make throws.
Next on the clock is the StLouis Rams.
Live Draft Coverage via Blog Nao!
It's 3PM and time to kick off the 2 day fuck fest that is the NFL draft. I'm going to cover each team as they get on the clock. First on the clock is the Miami Dolphins. No surprise with what is coming for them.
The commish is on the stand, everyone is on the clock. Let's do this!
The commish is on the stand, everyone is on the clock. Let's do this!
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