2008 NFL Draft Thread-Jake Long Goes #1

[Ryche]

Denver goes offensive lineman, guessing Chris Williams. But they could trade down a little with so many linemen still there.

[Noop]

The draft is way faster this year I wish it would have started at 12 though...

[Lathum]

Great pickup for Denver

[Noop]

Atleast he stays a Bronco. Not sure if he is an elite left tackle.

[tucker rocky]

Denver goes offensive lineman, guessing Chris Williams. But they could trade down a little with so many linemen still there.

OL -Tackle

[st.cronin]

Clady's a great pick for Denver.

[Ryche]

Clady works too. Slightly surprised as I had heard the Broncos preferred Williams.

[Dunleavy]

i dunno about Clady

[st.cronin]

If Clady had played in the Pac 10, he might have been #1 overall. The only real knock on him was "not really challenged in college."

[DeToxRox]

Interesting if Detroit is going try desperatley to deal down. If we take Williams or Otah, it's a waste of a pick.

[Noop]

Baltimore is not going to draft either them. They are going to draft Brohm all of this is smoke screen. I hope Miami is able to get Brohm though...

[Noop]

Stewart? Bad pick.

[DeToxRox]

I love this pick for Carolina. Stews a beast. Too bad this means Detroit gets an awful OL now.

[st.cronin]

Hm, a bit surprised the Panthers went RB.

[Eaglesfan27]

Interesting pick by Carolina. Stewart should be a beast as long as he can stay healthy.

[14ers]

If anyone is watching ESPN. They were talking about the top QBs left being Flacco or Henne. Did something happen to Brohm?

[Arles]

The Cards may want to move up if they want a RB. Det will prob take Mendenhall.

[st.cronin]

If the Bears don't take Albert... well, they're idiots.

[tucker rocky]

'Da Bears are now on the clock.

[Thomkal]

hmm guess the Panthers aren't too high on DeAngelo Williams

[Lathum]

If anyone is watching ESPN. They were talking about the top QBs left being Flacco or Henne. Did something happen to Brohm?

ni, Kiper just doesn't like Brohm

[Dunleavy]

as a Bears fan i love me some Mendenhall

but since i know they will take OL i'll settle for Albert, maybe Otah, please not williams

[Arles]

Actually, the Cards will probably go corner.

[st.cronin]

If anyone is watching ESPN. They were talking about the top QBs left being Flacco or Henne. Did something happen to Brohm?

Louisville's defense didn't play very well last year, so he's been downgraded.

[Thomkal]

Looks that way Arles

[DeToxRox]

If Albert falls to Detroit, I am happy. Just avoid Williams or Otah like the plague.

[Dunleavy]

maybe Bears will trade with Philly

[Eaglesfan27]

If anyone is watching ESPN. They were talking about the top QBs left being Flacco or Henne. Did something happen to Brohm?

I've heard Flacco as being the number 2 QB for weeks if not months since the Senior Bowl week. Henne has risen on most boards over the last few weeks. Although some experts put Brohm over Henne.

[Dunleavy]

terrible

[Noop]

I hope people continue to doubt Brohm because I am hoping he is a Dolphin.

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He those these things very well.

[Dunleavy]

just terrible

[Sublime 2]

Not a fan of the Williams pick.

[DeToxRox]

Welcome to Detroit Mendenhall

[Arles]

Not sure I would take Williams here, but the Bears are welcome to him ;)

[Greyroofoo]

Are 'Detroit taking WRs' jokes tired by now?

[Eaglesfan27]

Things are setting up for the Eagles to get Otah, which would make me fairly happy.

[Arles]

I heard Detroit is going WR here ;) (for Greyroofoo)

[gstelmack]

hmm guess the Panthers aren't too high on DeAngelo Williams

No, the Panthers are high on the thunder-and-lightning approach at running back. They want a bruiser to go with the finesse guy.

[Coffee Warlord]

Second coming of Marc Colombo here we go.

[Dunleavy]

that was just a terrible pick by the bears, williams was completely taken off a few draft boards b/c of a bad cervix, plus he's soft

[tucker rocky]

It's the popular pick for Detroit.
Millen loves those WR's.

[Sublime 2]

KC has to be ecstatic that Albert is still avail right?

[Coffee Warlord]

If Detroit takes Rashard here and he lights up the Bears, I'm going to be very very pissed off.

[Arles]

Wow, KC on the clock - probably after OL Albert.

[Ryche]

Makes sense, KC gets Albert and Detroit gets Otah or Mendenhall.

[Arles]

So, do the Cards take Mendenhall or do they pass on another RB (a la Peterson last year)?

[Dunleavy]

If Detroit takes Rashard here and he lights up the Bears, I'm going to be very very pissed off.

i'm 99% sure the bears had offers from philly and kcc for the pick and they took a bum. mendenhall will go the lions, and he and AP will take turns running threw our defense

[st.cronin]

I don't understand why Detroit wouldn't want Albert?

[DeToxRox]

Detroit is going to get Otah now .. I swear to God. If Mendenahll goes 16, we're stuck with that waste of space.

[Dunleavy]

the lions get a 3rd and a 5th for 2 slots, not bad at all

[Swaggs]

that was just a terrible pick by the bears, williams was completely taken off a few draft boards b/c of a bad cervix, plus he's soft

Bad cervix?

[Thomkal]

Id' love to see the Cards go RB here, but seems with the move of Rolle to Safety, the need is higher for CB

[Dunleavy]

Bad cervix?

Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams has been removed from some draft boards due to injury, according to NFL Network's Mike Mayock.
Maybe he'll slide to the Texans at No. 18 after all. Williams reportedly has a "neck and cervix" injury, although it didn't cost him any time in college.


http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=4722

[Eaglesfan27]

Bad cervix?

:D

[Dunleavy]

Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams has been removed from some draft boards due to injury, according to NFL Network's Mike Mayock.
Maybe he'll slide to the Texans at No. 18 after all. Williams reportedly has a "neck and cervix" injury, although it didn't cost him any time in college.


http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=4722

oh, and he's soft

[cartman]

I hope that injury didn't affect any of his sexual nerves.

[DeToxRox]

Detroit gets their guy now anyway. I'm fine with this.

[Arles]

DRC is a solid pick for AZ. But, with the strength of this CB pool, maybe the better choice would be Mendenhall and a CB in round 2.

[Thomkal]

*sigh*

[Arles]

Good move for the Lions (can't believe I just said that).

[Thomkal]

the good news is that RB class seems to be strong too, so hopefully they get one in the second round.

[Arles]

Well, spoke too soon. Not sure about this tackle.

[DeToxRox]

Wow. Awful pick.

[Lathum]

who?

[Eaglesfan27]

That was a bit surprising. I'm just glad they didn't take Otah.

[tucker rocky]

who?

what? :D

[DeToxRox]

Detroit accomplished their goal of getting the ugliest player on the board.

[Arles]

Wow, Mendenhall may fall to the Cowboys. JJ must be thrilled right now.

[Sublime 2]

Ravens trade up to 18.

[Thomkal]

Ravens trade back up, guess they worried someone would trade ahead of them to get their choice of QB

[tucker rocky]

Wow. Awful pick.

A big reach there by Detroit.

[Lathum]

Wow, Mendenhall may fall to the Cowboys. JJ must be thrilled right now.

god that would make me puke

[Eaglesfan27]

Baltimore has to be taking a QB - should be Flacco.

Yep, they just ruined the suspense.

[Sublime 2]

Flacco to the Ravens...hmm, I figured they were looking to get Brohm.

[Coffee Warlord]

Who's got the Fire Millen sign?

[General Mike]

Well, spoke too soon. Not sure about this tackle.

Same. I'd have rather had Otah, and I'm not sold on Otah.

[tucker rocky]

Detroit accomplished their goal of getting the ugliest player on the board.

He could develop into a ladiesman. :D

[tucker rocky]

Flacco to the Ravens.

[General Mike]

Who's got the Fire Millen sign?

me.

[Arles]

Bit of a reach for Flacco, but it's worth if Baltimore really likes him.

[DeToxRox]

Harbaugh drafts Bigger Boller. Nice.

[Greyroofoo]

I dunno about anyone else but I'm enjoying the new draft format.

[Eaglesfan27]

Bit of a reach for Flacco, but it's worth if Baltimore really likes him.

I think it was definitely worth it. Best arm of the draft. He could have the best career of any QB in this draft if they develop him correctly.

[MalcPow]

Everything I've read about Flacco looks like everything we read about Boller a few years ago, how does he look throwing from one knee?

[Arles]

Thomas would be a nice pick for Philly.

[DeToxRox]

Everything I've read about Flacco looks like everything we read about Boller a few years ago, how does he look throwing from one knee?

After his first bad game Ray Lewis will know what he looks like on both knees.

[Arles]

Everything I've read about Flacco looks like everything we read about Boller a few years ago, how does he look throwing from one knee?
I've heard more Big Ben comparisons than Boller ones.

[Noop]

Wow. A ton of trades this round.

[Swaggs]

At this point, I'm hoping all the QBs stay on the board until the Steelers pick, so we can trade back and get a WR and picks.

[Arles]

Thomas would be a nice pick for Philly.
Correction, Thomas would be a nice pick for Tampa. ;)

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm sick of the Eagles trading out of the 1st round! There are several players who could have been a significant help here.

Edit: I hope they got some great value to justify this trade.

[Noop]

Otah? LMAO!

[Arles]

Nice combo for Carolina. Stewart + Otah = better running game (in theory).

[JetsIn06]

I'm sick of the Eagles trading out of the 1st round! There are several players who could have been a significant help here.

Edit: They better have gotten some great value to justify this trade.

I'm surprised. I thought they would want Otah.

[Swaggs]

I've seen Otah several times. I think he is more of a project than anything else. I've been surprised that he was considered a mid-1st rounder and am surprised someone traded up to get him.

[Lathum]

I'm sick of the Eagles trading out of the 1st round! There are several players who could have been a significant help here.

Edit: I hope they got some great value to justify this trade.

i was thinking the same thing, allthough as a Giants fan I am happy. I'm all for depth but at some point you need to get some first round talent for the future.

[Z²+]

I think it was definitely worth it. Best arm of the draft. He **Flacco** could have the best career of any QB in this draft if they develop him correctly.

I still remember when he couldn't get on the field at Pitt behind Tyler Palko and some freshmen recruits, and had to transfer. Now I wish we had him the past two years.

[Dunleavy]

john fox = i dont care about next year

[JetsIn06]

Eagles get a 1st rounder next year.

[Arles]

Wow, Carolina gave up a ton. Next year's first and a second this year + a fourth. Great move for Philly.

[Thomkal]

hmmm would have expected the Panthers to trade up for a QB here, but they certainly need the OL help

[Lathum]

Eagles did get alot for it.

[st.cronin]

Geez, Carolina got raped on that deal.

[Thomkal]

wow that was a lot to give up

[Swaggs]

Great haul for the Eagles.

[Thomkal]

they better hope Delhomme or Moore can be the QB now

[Eaglesfan27]

Ok, I now like this trade, assuming the Eagles' staff wasn't sold on Otah or anyone else available. A future 1st, the 2nd this year, and 4th this year is a good deal for the Eagles. :)

[sabotai]

Geez, Carolina got raped on that deal.

+1

[JAG]

I dunno about anyone else but I'm enjoying the new draft format.

Absolutely. Going at a much better pace.

[Eaglesfan27]

Great value for TB as long as his character issues don't become a problem.

[JetsIn06]

Absolutely. Going at a much better pace.

Definitely. Wish it started at 12 still but 10 minutes a pick is GREAT.

[Lathum]

Keyshawn has the worst tie-shirt combo I have ever seen

[Arles]

Not a big fan of Talib. Hopefully that means Flowers goes to GB or they trade down.

[Thomkal]

does nobody want a WR?

[st.cronin]

Why has Mike Jenkins slipped so far?

[Arles]

Skins take Thomas? Would be a nice value fit here.

[Lathum]

after fainlng to trade for Chad we may see the redskins take a WR here.

[Arles]

Why has Mike Jenkins slipped so far?
Hopefully he slips to 30 ;) In all honesty, he should be taken in the next few picks (Tenn or Houston).

[Arles]

Wow, someone traded with the Skins - maybe for Mendenhall?

[Julio Riddols]

I really hope this means WR Hardy falls to Cinci.

[st.cronin]

Tennessee should pick a WR, Houston a RB. Dallas has got to be giddy.

[Swaggs]

Damn... I bet this is Henne or Brohm.

I wanted Pittsburgh to be able to deal down.

[Arles]

Falcons up - DE, OL or CB? I say tackle.

[Eaglesfan27]

Atlanta taking a WR here to go with their new QB?

[Swaggs]

Doh... didn't realize it was Atlanta.

[Arles]

OT Sam Baker - good choice for Atlanta.

[TazFTW]

C'mon Jerry. Jenkins, Sweed, or Mendalhall

[DeToxRox]

Congrats to Atlanta for the worst draft.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nice pick for Atlanta. Baker is going to be solid.

[Sublime 2]

A reach I think, but I like the move to try to protect Ryan early on.

[st.cronin]

That's a good job by Atlanta, no way Baker was going to make it back to them.

[st.cronin]

Here goes Jenkins.

[Arles]

Hey, NFL network, no more showing shirtless offensive linemen run 40s. I really don't need those visuals.

[Swaggs]

I wonder if Jerry can resist Felix Jones here and hope to hold out, in hopes that one of Jones or Menderhall will be there at their next pick.

[Arles]

I don't know, with Barber, I might go with Felix Jones.

[Dunleavy]

this is a great board for Dallas

[14ers]

That's a good job by Atlanta, no way Baker was going to make it back to them.
No way would Baker have made it past Pittsburgh at 23.

[Eaglesfan27]

Good to see that Jerry Jones is clearly in charge. :)

[Arles]

Wow, Seattle's going to have Mendenhall fall in their lap in two picks.

[st.cronin]

That's a dumb, dumb, pick.

[TazFTW]

Ahead of Mendelhall? :(

[Swaggs]

It is possible that Jenkins could make it to Dallas for the next pick. If so, great pickups for an already very good team.

[Arles]

Kentwan Balmer or a WR for Pitt?

[Swaggs]

I wouldn't mind Pittsburgh grabbing Menderhall.

I've been thinking OL or DL for them, with the possibility of big WR. But I don't like any of the OL available right now and I think it is too early for Kelly.

[DeToxRox]

If the Steelers don't trade out here I'd be surprised.

[DeToxRox]

I lied. Mendenhall is gonna be the pick it looks like.

[DeToxRox]

Pittsburgh plans on playing Santino Holmes cock in the slot.

[Arles]

Good value for Pitt

[Eaglesfan27]

Great pick for the Steelers even with Willie Parker.

[14ers]

Looks like the Steelers will get Mendenhall thank to Jerry Jones.

[Crapshoot]

Hey, does anyone have a list of all the trades? I can't seem to find one of any of the sports websites.

[Buccaneer]

Certain persons here really need to get some perspective and realize that the world does not revolve around his school.

[Arles]

Which WR will Tenn take?

[Arles]

Vince Young from Texas, maybe Sweed here?

[stevew]

Mendenhall-Sure, why not.

Man, some teams got some frigging gifts in the trade ups.....Carolina paid too much for Otah.

[Dunleavy]

Sweed just looks like a WR

[Swaggs]

Mendenhall-Sure, why not.

Man, some teams got some frigging gifts in the trade ups.....Carolina paid too much for Otah.

I was looking on Steeler Nation and saw someone said they would be happy as long as we didn't get Huey Timmons.

Then I saw it was you. :)

[stevew]

John Fox won't be around next summer when the panthers give up a top 15 pick for Jeff frigging Otah.

[DeToxRox]

OMG!! WTF PICK@!

[14ers]

What is the chance Jenkins drops out of the first round for his off field problems?

[TazFTW]

wow

[Swaggs]

Wow...

[Arles]

Wow, Chris Johnson. Some speed here.

[General Mike]

horrible pick by the Titans.

[Eaglesfan27]

Odd choice for Tennessee which I was sure would go after a WR.

[Sublime 2]

wow...interesting

[JetsIn06]

I'll third the wow

[Arles]

What is the chance Jenkins drops out of the first round for his off field problems?
I would think GB would take him if he's there and they don't trade down. Still, maybe Dallas grabs him first.

[Noop]

I think the Dolphins are going to get Brohm and one of those elite corners.

[DeToxRox]

Titans are apparently running the option now.

[st.cronin]

Chris Johnson is a good fit for the Titans, but they could have had him in the 2nd round.

[stevew]

I was looking on Steeler Nation and saw someone said they would be happy as long as we didn't get Huey Timmons.

Then I saw it was you. :)

lol

take a fucking Jack linebacker at 15 overall....

[Swaggs]

Dolphins are in great shape to get Henne or Brohm.

Baltimore and Atlanta got their QBs and Carolina is out of bullets to trade up with. Who else needs a day 1 QB?

[Dunleavy]

Chris Johnson is a good fit for the Titans, but they could have had him in the 2nd round.

i dunno, the chargers may have benn looking at him. he ran a 4.3, that's a wow

[st.cronin]

From walterfootball.com's blog:

Hey Cowboys, Panthers and Falcons. Look at the Steelers. They're smart. You're not. They have a Super Bowl recently. You guys have no collective playoff wins the past few years. Try again next April.

[JeeberD]

I think Felix Jones has a better pro career then McFadden

I certainly hope you're right... :)

[TazFTW]

Ack, the Cowboys traded up...

[Swaggs]

Interesting...

[Dunleavy]

jenkins

[TazFTW]

Mike Jenkins. Yay!

[Arles]

good pick for Dallas

[14ers]

Dolphins are in great shape to get Henne or Brohm.

Baltimore and Atlanta got their QBs and Carolina is out of bullets to trade up with. Who else needs a day 1 QB?

Why don't you see the 49ers taking a QB in round 1?

[st.cronin]

Jenkins is a steal there, he could easily have been the 1st CB taken.

[MizzouRah]

I was really hoping the Rams would take Dorsey at #2. WTF!!!

[Dunleavy]

good pick for Dallas

only gave up a 5 and a 7, and he wouldnt have been there at 28. good move dallas

Duane Brown, geez, reach

[JetsIn06]

Reach?

[DeToxRox]

The run for OT is just unreal.

[JetsIn06]

Eagles trade 4th rounder for Lorenzo Booker

[st.cronin]

O-linemen are getting bumped up all over the place now.

[Dunleavy]

Eagles send a 4th to miami for rb Booker, the fins dealt a 4th to dallas for two players, ofoucrse dallas sent a 4th for pacman

talk about dominos

[Arles]

Ah, I was hoping Cason would slide to GB.

[DeToxRox]

Love that pick for SD.

[stevew]

Who the fuck are these OT's?

[st.cronin]

Nice pick by San Diego, that's the other CB I was hoping NE might end up with.

[larrymcg421]

Hurricanes 1st round draft streak in danger of ending? Here's hoping someone gets Kenny or Calais soon.

[Swaggs]

Why don't you see the 49ers taking a QB in round 1?

I don't think the 49ers give up on Smith while Nolan is still the head coach.

[miami_fan]

Eagles trade 4th rounder for Lorenzo Booker

Good to see the Dolphins got value for last yr's 3rd round pick:rolleyes:

[Chief Rum]

Hurricanes 1st round draft strategy in danger of ending? Here's hoping someone gets Kenny or Calais soon.

I have thought Calais would make a great pro for some time now. You can't train up that kind of speed and explosiveness in a guy that big. He's Antonio Gates freakish athletic from what I have seen.

I think the Skins might have taken Phillips if they hadn't traded out. Might have been too hard to pass up a solid Miami S in the wake of Taylor's passing.

[JetsIn06]

I'm surprised Merling is still out there.

[stevew]

I don't think the 49ers give up on Smith while Nolan is still the head coach.

Yeah, their fates are intertwined. I'd still try to take Woodson in the later rounds if possible.

[Logan]

I'm withholding judgment until No. 17. If Clady falls to there as some project, we'll be on our way to that A grade. I'm afraid we're going to take Branden Albert if he's there -- and taking a college guard and making him a tackle isn't a good idea.

Kinda late with this but I didn't see anyone else make this point...Albert only played guard because he was a better candidate to make the move than Monroe or the other OT whose name escapes me. I'm pretty sure he could've been a great LT for any big-time program.

[Chief Rum]

I don't think the 49ers give up on Smith while Nolan is still the head coach.

Then the Niners oughta give up on Nolan.

[DeToxRox]

Jackson is solid. Still kind of surprised though. He isn't very fast though which is a big concern.

[Chief Rum]

Merling or Calais would have been better here if you go DE. Jackson is an awful pick at this point the Hawks. Way too much talent to disappear the way he did at times at USC.

[DeToxRox]

There is a bust for you. Surprised you bring in Martz and have no good WR's on your roster, so you pass up on Thomas.

[Eaglesfan27]

Merling or Calais would have been better here if you go DE. Jackson is an awful pick at this point the Hawks. Way too much talent to disappear the way he did at times at USC.

Agreed. Jackson is talented, but his production was poor considering how much attention Sedrick drew. I thought he would drop well into the 2nd round.

[General Mike]

Green Bay could take Brohm here.

[DeToxRox]

I'm calling Chad Henne to GB

[Arles]

I could see GB trading down. Maybe take Flowers or Brohm if they stay.

[Chief Rum]

Agreed. Jackson is talented, but his production was poor considering how much attention Sedrick drew. I thought he would drop well into the 2nd round.

Even more than that. Griffin is an absolute stud on the other side, and I think by the end of the season, the freshman Griffin was getting more double team coverage from opponents than Jackson (above and beyond Ellis, who of course, was always the first D-lien guy opponents gameplanned for).

[st.cronin]

Balmer's a weird pick for San Francisco.

[DeToxRox]

Jets trade up. Interesting.

[Arles]

Pack traded down. Let's see what they get, but it makes sense.

[Eaglesfan27]

I wonder what the record is for the most 1st round trades? Seems like a high number this year.

[st.cronin]

Please, please, please let the Jets take Chad Henne. :D

[Chief Rum]

Green Bay could take Brohm here.

I don't get it. Why draft a 1st round QB? Get a decent vet reserve, and draft a guy like Booty in the 3rd or 4th round. Give Rodgers a chance before putting this much pressure on him.

Ah, Pack just traded down. Good move (and good guess by whoever said it here just now, and by Arles earlier today).

[Eaglesfan27]

Even more than that. Griffin is an absolute stud on the other side, and I think by the end of the season, the freshman Griffin was getting more double team coverage from opponents than Jackson (above and beyond Ellis, who of course, was always the first D-lien guy opponents gameplanned for).

Agreed with that as well.

[Eaglesfan27]

Please, please, please let the Jets take Chad Henne. :D

That would be entertaining. :D

[JetsIn06]

JETS TRADE UP!

[Swaggs]

Balmer's a weird pick for San Francisco.

Balmer is more of a pure NT-type of guy, rather than a 4-3 tackle.

I think the Steelers were pretty high on him and would have been alright with taking him at 23 (from what I have read).

[JetsIn06]

Uh oh....I hear TE from NFLN. There's gonna be a fuckin' riot.

[TazFTW]

As soon as the Jets fans were chanting Devin Thomas you knew that Devin Thomas would not be on the phone.

[Arles]

Packers will do one of four things at 30:

1. Trade down (30% chance)
2. Take CB Talib or Flowers (30% chance)
3. Take QB Brohm (20% chance)
4. Take OL Sam Baker (20% chance)

To be honest, I'd be fine with any of these. I really like Cason, so I wouldn't mind them trading down 4-5 spots and still landing him. I also like Reggie Smith, who should be there when their cleveland pick comes up. For the first time in a while, we don't *NEED* a starter at any spot, so Ted should go BPA or trade down.
Nice to get one right ;)

GB moves down 6 spots and gets an early 4th for their troubles. Solid move.

[larrymcg421]

We want Sapp! We want Sapp! We want Sapp!

[JetsIn06]

the Jets do need a TE though...I really wanted a WR.

[DeToxRox]

Waste of a trade up imo. Combine wunderkind.

[Arles]

Nice value pick for the Jets - Keller is solid.

[Arles]

I probably would have taken the WR or QB, but Keller is OK.

[cartman]

I can't remember the last time there wasn't a WR picked in the first round. Unless the G-men take one, that is.

[Chief Rum]

Will they use him, though? I hate to say it, but I hear "TE" and "Jets" and I flash back to Kyle Uselss Brady. I didn't think there were any TEs in this draft worth a first round pick.

[Swaggs]

I think he would have been there for them in the 2nd.

[INDalltheway]

Keller is a freak of an athlete.. I was lucky enough to play against him in basketball and then got to watch him play football while at Purdue.

[st.cronin]

I think the Jets just wanted to rile their fans up.

[Chief Rum]

My objection to Keller is really more about value than his quality as a player or an athlete. He does seem to be a freakish talent. But like interior linemen, you generally have to be pretty damn good across the board to be a TE and get drafted in the first round, and I didn't hear any of the experts say anyone here was on the level of a Shockey or Davis or even Marcedes Lewis.

[Lathum]

I hope the Giants get Dan Conner here

[JetsIn06]

Will they use him, though? I hate to say it, but I hear "TE" and "Jets" and I flash back to Kyle Uselss Brady. I didn't think there were any TEs in this draft worth a first round pick.

Me too my friend, me too. But this guy is a beast. I think they'd love to have a real threat at TE for Clemens or Pennington to throw to.

Chris Baker is bitching about his contract, so he's gone.

[larrymcg421]

The streak continues! Yay!

[JetsIn06]

I like this pick for the G-men.

[st.cronin]

Excellent pick by the Giants.

[DeToxRox]

Best value pick probably this whole draft.

[Chief Rum]

A good TE is somehting the Jets will need with shorter-armed QBs, assuming they stick that way. In that way, Keller is a good pick. But I thought they were looking to get longer in the passing game, maybe starting with picking a Brohm or a Henne or Booty. Of course, they have had a couple opportunities so far and haven't done that.

[miami_fan]

The streak continues! Yay!

Ditto!

[General Mike]

KENNY PHILLIPS, YES~!

[Arles]

Miami should go QB here, right? Maybe WR?

[Chief Rum]

I hope the Giants get Dan Conner here

Connor would have been a good pick, but I like Phillips here, too. Very solid player to get at the end of the first round.

[Eaglesfan27]

Can Miami pass up these receivers that were predicted to go in the 1st round?

[miami_fan]

So Mr. Parcells, please tell me what you think of John Beck.

[Chief Rum]

Miami should go QB here, right? Maybe WR?

Maybe they should get a kick returning WR?

[Noop]

Glad to see a fellow chief get drafted.

[Sublime 2]

Nice pick for the Fins.