***Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[Big Papi]

Woah, I thought the Bengals might take a WR, but Simpson?? yeesh

Excellent pick by the Bengals.

ESPN's piece on him sounds pretty good, so maybe we're getting a decent piece here, but I would have liked to see them address their Defense with this pick and grab a WR later

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Redskins add WR Devin Thomas and TE Fred Davis.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Man... I'm terrible at evaluating talent, I guess. Or are Kelly's knees completely shot?

They are bad and he's slow.Jerome Simpson has the largest hands in the draft. 11" and the dude can jump. He will take over for Henry and not miss a beat.

Fair enough. Teams likely to fall over themselves for him in the second round? I hope you're right.

 

[mr. furley]

I mean, seriously, I'm past the point of fussing over these idiots. But Jerome Simpson?????

How little you know......

been watching a lotta Coastal Carolina games these past couple seasons?

 

[MSULions]

Dizon is a much better fit for the Lions scheme than Connor and is probably a better NFL player anyway. Good pick there.

Dizon is a tackling machine. Sims and DIzon will be all over the place for that D. Very nice pick.

He's undersized and underpowered. It's nice to get by in the NCAA on guts and drive, but in the NFL the lineman he'll confront will eat and poop him, I'm afraid. I don't think he's that athletic either. Be fun to follow.

people said the same thing about Chris Spielman

 

[GroveDiesel]

Who did Conner shoot?

I'm guessing Limas Sweed.

 

[massraider]

I mean, seriously, I'm past the point of fussing over these idiots. But Jerome Simpson?????

How little you know......

I suppose I can hope. This ain't Chad Johnson sliding to the second round because of a questionable 40 time though. Willing to be talked off the ledge.

Simpson is the real deal.

Catch a lotta Coastal Carolina games, didya?

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Evidently it is a good year to trade off a rookie first rounder (in fantasy rookie drafts) if it is after pick 5.

 

[massraider]

I mean, seriously, I'm past the point of fussing over these idiots. But Jerome Simpson?????

How little you know......

been watching a lotta Coastal Carolina games these past couple seasons?

 

[QuizGuy66]

I mean, seriously, I'm past the point of fussing over these idiots. But Jerome Simpson?????

How little you know......

Hope you're right.The fact that:1) A certain Mr. Rice came from Mississippi Valley St.and2) These quotes are in the cbssportsline.com write-up about Simpson:" Perfect role model for the team's younger players with his work ethic and takes well to hard coaching ""Compares To: T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH-Cincinnati "Plus we actually have done pretty well drafting receivers, especially in Round 2, over the years.-QG

 

[Jene Bramel]

Shut it, Key.

Man, I'm getting grumpy.

 

[massraider]

Dizon is a much better fit for the Lions scheme than Connor and is probably a better NFL player anyway. Good pick there.

Dizon is a tackling machine. Sims and DIzon will be all over the place for that D. Very nice pick.

He's undersized and underpowered. It's nice to get by in the NCAA on guts and drive, but in the NFL the lineman he'll confront will eat and poop him, I'm afraid. I don't think he's that athletic either. Be fun to follow.

Definitely undersized, but fits that scheme well. He is very athletic, have you seen him play? It's not just "guts and drive". He is a great tackler, and can run from sideline to sideline.

And he won't get worn down, cause the Eagles have 35 defensive tackles.

 

[stp-d]

Redskins add WR Devin Thomas and TE Fred Davis.

Cooley???

 

[mr. furley]

I mean, seriously, I'm past the point of fussing over these idiots. But Jerome Simpson?????

How little you know......

been watching a lotta Coastal Carolina games these past couple seasons?

 

[Spartans Rule]

Jordon Dizon? wtf is wrong with Connor?

Connor is not very athletic.

According to everything I've read, he's still a hell of a lot more athletic than Dizon.

Don't know where you'd read that. Connor is stiff in coverage and will have limited range at this level. Dizon has shown the opposite in all his post-draft workouts.

I keep reading the phrase "no measurables" on Dizon.Although I am impressed that he's doing well in post-draft workouts. Must have a sweet time machine.

 

[Bonzai]

And there goes a DT *sigh*-QG

I should know better, but...

 

[hammerva]

It is amazing to me that Sweed and Jackson are still available for the Steelers.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I wouldn't prejudge any WR pick. All I know about Simpson is on youtube and from Bloom. I never got to see him play, so I ranked him low, but he looks excellent to me.

 

[McJose]

[lhucks] 1 out of 8 picks in this draft have been from USC [/lhucks]

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Prediction: Eagles will snag DeShaun Jackson.

+1

 

[ffldrew]

I would have loved to be in the room with Ocho Cinco when the Bengals made that pick.

 

[millertyme1]

Shocked Desean Jackson's available personally.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Dizon is a much better fit for the Lions scheme than Connor and is probably a better NFL player anyway. Good pick there.

Dizon is a tackling machine. Sims and DIzon will be all over the place for that D. Very nice pick.

He's undersized and underpowered. It's nice to get by in the NCAA on guts and drive, but in the NFL the lineman he'll confront will eat and poop him, I'm afraid. I don't think he's that athletic either. Be fun to follow.

Definitely undersized, but fits that scheme well. He is very athletic, have you seen him play? It's not just "guts and drive". He is a great tackler, and can run from sideline to sideline.

And he won't get worn down, cause the Eagles have 35 defensive tackles.

Dizon went to the Lions though.

 

[fatness]

Redskins add WR Devin Thomas and TE Fred Davis.

So much for Greg Blache's influence.I liked the comments on PFT's live chat:

[Comment From redskins brass] lets see we have cooley, I know lets pick a te [Comment From Emmit Smith] I'm shocked the Redskins drafted Butch Davis. I thought he loved coaching at UNC

 

[Moe Green]

Nice pickup by the Eagles.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

and a ReturnerGuy

I'll take it.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Kevin Curtis v.2

 

[stp-d]

Nice pickup by the Eagles.

 

[Balco]

Jackson won't be much of a receiver in the pros, but he is going to be a pro bowl level returner.

 

[prymetyme25]

DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

and a ReturnerGuy

I'll take it.

I like his footwork.

 

[Moe Green]

Kevin Curtis v.2

 

[fruity pebbles]

Great fantasy location for DeSean.

 

[massraider]

DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

and a ReturnerGuy

I'll take it.

That'll be a popular pick in Philly.

 

[S.K.A.]

I am kind of hoping for a Ray Rice or Jamaal Charles pick here for the Cards.

 

[Orgazmo]

Those were some nice Jackson highlights. So why was his average so paltry?

 

[massraider]

I am kind of hoping for a Ray Rice or Jamaal Charles pick here for the Cards.

Fantasy-wise, would be a nice spot.

 

[Bonzai]

The Eagles know what they're doing.

 

[mr. furley]

what's the 2nd round clock? i thought 5 minutes?

NFL.com has shown several picks at 7+ minutes.

 

[Balco]

I am kind of hoping for a Ray Rice or Jamaal Charles pick here for the Cards.

Ray Rice would be a nice pick there. Surprised he is still available.

 

[ffldrew]

I am kind of hoping for a Ray Rice or Jamaal Charles pick here for the Cards.

However - they may not. Nothing like being picked by the Bidwell family.

 

[fatness]

If Washington doesn't take a lineman (offensive or defensive) with their next pick I'm going to go urinate in someone's shoes.

 

[Moe Green]

Those were some nice Jackson highlights. So why was his average so paltry?

Cal had injuries at QB this year. Jackson had sick game the previous year -- he's really going to open things up for Philly a lot, I think.

 

[prymetyme25]

Those were some nice Jackson highlights. So why was his average so paltry?

Well he was gonna improve his average...............But he got high....lol

 

[Spartans Rule]

Dizon is a much better fit for the Lions scheme than Connor and is probably a better NFL player anyway. Good pick there.

Dizon is a tackling machine. Sims and DIzon will be all over the place for that D. Very nice pick.

He's undersized and underpowered. It's nice to get by in the NCAA on guts and drive, but in the NFL the lineman he'll confront will eat and poop him, I'm afraid. I don't think he's that athletic either. Be fun to follow.

Definitely undersized, but fits that scheme well. He is very athletic, have you seen him play? It's not just "guts and drive". He is a great tackler, and can run from sideline to sideline.

And he won't get worn down, cause the Eagles have 35 defensive tackles.

Dizon went to the Lions though.

And they suck at defensive tackle.Could make Dizon a nice IDP pick though.

 

[McJose]

Terra dack tile

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I keep reading the phrase "no measurables" on Dizon.

Although I am impressed that he's doing well in post-draft workouts. Must have a sweet time machine.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2008/...rdon_dizon.html

Keep your eye on Jordon Dizon

by Tom Kowalski

Monday April 07, 2008, 1:58 PM

The Lions are interviewing Colorado linebacker Jordon Dizon at Allen Park today and he could be an option in the second round. Dizon has the combination of speed and bone-crushing hitting ability that head coach Rod Marinelli is looking for. Dizon is listed as an outside backer but he appears to be one of those players that has the versatility to move inside. Again, it's most likely that the Lions will start their rookie backer on the strong side and then slide him to the middle once he's got a solid grip on the defensive scheme.

At this stage, it's beginning to look like the Lions are really targeting the linebacker position in the second round. If one of the three players they've brought in for an interview -- Jerod Mayo, Curtis Lofton and Dizon -- the Lions will likely pull the trigger.

 

[vandyt]

Calais Campbell - Cards

 

[ffldrew]

Calais is a great kid - my daughter went to High School with him at Denver South. Sadly he goes to Arizona.

 

[Ridgelake]

Quentin Groves?

 

[mr. furley]

Mendenhall looking good here