***OFFICIAL 2009 NFL DRAFT*** (1 Viewer)

[lyon812]

Great pick of Thomas. Holt didn't solve their WR woes by any stretch, but Thomas might over the next few years.

 

[Kirby]

Dolphins employing the throw some names against the wall and see what sticks approach with WRs.

Yuck. Would have liked Sidbury.

 

[LHUCKS]

Also like the Mike Thomas pick for Jax, good value here IMO.

thomas will be in the NFL for a long time...very solid pick, definitely better than most of what the Jags have at that position. He's a legit #2 NFL WR.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Someone please explain why Philadelphia wants all the 5th round picks....

....and what did they do to not make that Scheffler deal????

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I hope the Packers grab an OT here. I wonder what they think of Meredith?

They get TJ Lang. Glad they grabbed a OT here.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Wow, surprised Cincy didn't go RB in the 4th.

I'm glad. I have to rely on Benson to do something this season. I hope they don't take a RB at all.......

don't worry they are gonna take a pass-catching change of pace guy to spell Ced Ben. Ben'll be fine next year -QG

 

[Balco]

Lang looks like a versatile offensive lineman.

 

[Desert_Power]

What are the Fins doing today?

 

[QuizGuy66]

What are the Fins doing today?

so far 2 WRs for the Fins: Round 3, Pick 23 (87) Patrick Turner WR 6'5" 223 Southern Cal Pick Analysis:The Dolphins pick up Turner to become their big target in the middle of the field. With exceptional size and hands, Turner could become a prolific scorer in the Dolphins' red-zone offense. Round 4, Pick 8 (108) (From Raiders) Brian Hartline WR 6'2" 195 Ohio State Pick Analysis:Hartline tested unbelievably well. He's got more quickness than speed. He may have been better served staying in school. He's got good size for a receiver and has a great mental makeup, which is a key element to what Bill Parcells looks for in building his team.They don't have another pick until late in round 5.-QG

 

[mcintyre1]

These 2nd string NFL Networkers are brutal. "Bertrand Berry on the outside" for the Vikings. "Peterson, Harvin, and Berry" later on.

 

[SPM]

I like Goodson but that's a terrible place for him to land.

 

[Kirby]

What are the Fins doing today?

There was a trade... Mike Brown for Bill Parcells.

 

[Bri]

Victor Butler any good? Boys really needed a LBer opposite Ware

 

[SouthJersey]

Dolphins employing the throw some names against the wall and see what sticks approach with WRs.

Yuck. Would have liked Sidbury.

I wonder why Sidbury is falling like this. I saw him projected as a late 2nd. Mid-3rd at worst.He must've sucked in his personal workouts or something.

 

[whoknew]

Seems like DJ Moore would be a good value now.

Is the big knock on him his 40 times?

 

[The Hank]

I'm suprised Sidbury is still on the board.

I'm praying the Steelers find a way to trade up and get him.

 

[SPM]

Victor Butler any good? Boys really needed a LBer opposite Ware

I don't know he wasn't rated high at all but most of their picks haven't been.

 

[lyon812]

Interesting spot for Goodson. Rich getting richer, a shame for his fantasy value.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Isn't Goodsen a surprise ahead of some of the RBs still on the board?

 

[Bri]

Vaughn Martin not on Mayock's board

 

[LHUCKS]

If Andre Brown lands in a good situation he could really make some FF noise this year...surprised he's still on the board...I like him a lot more than Goodson.

 

[Bri]

Victor Butler any good? Boys really needed a LBer opposite Ware

I don't know he wasn't rated high at all but most of their picks haven't been.

Reading, I thought special teamer.I think the Boys are missing the boat here. As they showed at the end of the season, they are "this close" to being one of the best Ds.Also, haven't they lost more than they've gained?

 

[lyon812]

Saints might be grabbing a RB here, but I'm hoping for a LB.

 

[Bri]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

 

[SPM]

If Andre Brown lands in a good situation he could really make some FF noise this year...surprised he's still on the board...I like him a lot more than Goodson.

Goodson has much more upside in my opinion.

 

[Faust]

Vaughn Martin not on Mayock's board

Vaughn Martin, DL, Western OntarioThis is the out-of-nowhere mystery prospect. At 6-3, 331 pounds, Martin has all the measurables and much of the athleticism to get recognized, but he didn't win multiple accolades or get invited to some of the postseason showcase games or events. The one-time Michigan State recruit, who never set foot on campus and played in Canada, is so confident in his ability to land in the NFL that he left Western Ontario with eligibility remaining to declare for the draft.

"I'm raw but I am extremely athletic" Martin said. "I am bigger than most of the guys already playing those positions (along the defensive line) and I'm tough. With me, you get a blank canvas to mold into whatever you want to mold me into."

Martin recently held a workout in Windsor, Ontario, across the border from Detroit. A handful of teams attended. One scout who watched his film said Martin is athletic but doesn't dominate consistently. Still, he is an intriguing prospect. If he doesn't get drafted, Canadian rules allow prospects who declare early for the NFL draft to return.

"I have no intention of doing that," Martin said.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d...mp;confirm=true

 

[Bri]

What in Sam Hill are the Lions thinking

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I love the Sammie Lee Hill pick by the Lions. He has major upside, but like most small school players, he has to handle a huge jump in competition.

 

[awesomeness]

Seems like DJ Moore would be a good value now. Is the big knock on him his 40 times?

slow, small, poor tackler.

 

[LHUCKS]

If Andre Brown lands in a good situation he could really make some FF noise this year...surprised he's still on the board...I like him a lot more than Goodson.

Goodson has much more upside in my opinion.

Yeah, I guess the comparison isn't fair, Goodson is a big question mark and a more versatile back...Andre Brown on the other hand you pretty much know what you're getting which is a tough runner whose game seems to suit the NFL.

 

[Balco]

What in Sam Hill are the Lions thinking

Reading the Sammie Lee Hill write up, sounds like a great small school prospect. Put on 50 pounds while he was in colege. Seems like a good risk in the 4th round, souns like a run stuffer, something the Lions badly need.

 

[ForbiddenDoughnut]

What in Sam Hill are the Lions thinking

 

[Steve Tasker]

Who's gonna take Drew Willy?

 

[Balco]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

 

[QuizGuy66]

What in Sam Hill are the Lions thinking

Reading the Sammie Lee Hill write up, sounds like a great small school prospect. Put on 50 pounds while he was in colege. Seems like a good risk in the 4th round, souns like a run stuffer, something the Lions badly need.

That is impressive, I only put on 35 pounds while I was in college -QG

 

[gman8343]

Interesting spot for Goodson. Rich getting richer, a shame for his fantasy value.

When is DeAngelo's contract up? They may not be able to resign him...

 

[Balco]

Love the Chip Vaughan pick by the Saints. Jenkins and Vaughan should really help the Saints secondary.

 

[Bri]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

ESPN still has him 2nd best GuardBloom liked him IIRC

 

[Balco]

What in Sam Hill are the Lions thinking

Reading the Sammie Lee Hill write up, sounds like a great small school prospect. Put on 50 pounds while he was in colege. Seems like a good risk in the 4th round, souns like a run stuffer, something the Lions badly need.

That is impressive, I only put on 35 pounds while I was in college -QG

You and me both.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Levy says the Lions talked to him about playing in the middle.

Link

DeAndre Levy said Lions talked to him about playing MLB

by Tom Kowalski

Sunday April 26, 2009, 11:06 AM

DeAndre Levy, the Detroit Lions' third-round pick, played outside linebacker at Wisconsin but said the Lions coaches talked to him about playing in the middle in Detroit. Levy said the coaches told him a final decision on that possible move had yet to be made.

While the Lions already have starters on the outside in Ernie Sims and Julian Peterson, they have a glaring hole at middle linebacker.

Levy said the Lions also called him to Detroit for a late visit on April 17, the final day that players can visit teams. Levy said he believed that Detroit's late interest meant they were interested in him.

 

[Bri]

Apparently according to ESPN every QB in the 2nd day is someone to compare to Cassel or Brady.

 

[Balco]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

ESPN still has him 2nd best GuardBloom liked him IIRC

To each their own, here is my write up from the Oklahoma - Cincy Game"Widely considered to be the best guard prospect by a large margin. I will need to watch several more games, because I did not see much to be excited about regarding Robinson. I did find it odd that he was substituted for on a couple of early series (not consecutive) by Brian Simmons. Robinson is big, and if he gets his hands on you, you are not getting away. He can knock you down to the ground with his great strength. He looked extremely slow when asked to pull, and often times could not get to his target on the 2nd level in time due to his very slow game speed. He looked gassed after any series that lasted more than 3 plays. Like Loadholt, often saw him standing around instead of seeking out a defender. He did not even look like a top 5 guard in this game"

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

Being an OU fan, I really liked him, but he stunk up the joint against Florida and that really changed my opinion of the guy.

 

[Christo]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

I can tell you this much. At least once every game I found myself saying, WTF is he doing/thinking?

 

[QuizGuy66]

Stanley Arnoux to the Saints. Don't know much about the kid, but he has a good cajun-like name

-QG

 

[Bri]

Levy says the Lions talked to him about playing in the middle.

Link

DeAndre Levy said Lions talked to him about playing MLB

by Tom Kowalski

Sunday April 26, 2009, 11:06 AM

DeAndre Levy, the Detroit Lions' third-round pick, played outside linebacker at Wisconsin but said the Lions coaches talked to him about playing in the middle in Detroit. Levy said the coaches told him a final decision on that possible move had yet to be made.

While the Lions already have starters on the outside in Ernie Sims and Julian Peterson, they have a glaring hole at middle linebacker.

Levy said the Lions also called him to Detroit for a late visit on April 17, the final day that players can visit teams. Levy said he believed that Detroit's late interest meant they were interested in him.

Wasn't Tulloch or Fowler an OLB?

 

[lyon812]

Yay, the Saints went LB instead of RB, and I like the pick of Vaughn. Three defensive needs filled, just what they need. But who the heck is Arnoux? Scouting report says a solid tackler, but never heard of him.

 

[Balco]

Did I miss Duke Robinson pick?

I think once scouts were able to break down Oklahoma games, they realized that Robinson does not have much pro potential. Still, I expect him to be gone in the 5th or 6th.

I can tell you this much. At least once every game I found myself saying, WTF is he doing/thinking?

It's one thing I learned breaking down games the last several years - completely ignore the press players get, because sometimes it's like a runaway train. So many players that were hyped up completely dissapointed on film. Guys like Robinson, Loadholt, Rey Maluaga, and James Laurinitis. Robinson can not make a reach block to save his life. He is going to be overwhelmed in the pros.

 

[QuizGuy66]

oodles of RBs still out there

 

[Rodeojones]

Ramses Barden (WR) Cal Poly

Pick 21, Round 3 (85) Giants

Barden is raw but very intriguing.