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

[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

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"

Did he look unmotivated to you?This sounds like as much a gripe against Stoops as Robinson. Would you figure a good NFL HC or OL coach could fix this "drive" or motivation or do you really think he's snail slow?

 

[lyon812]

oodles of RBs still out there

Lots of offensive talent out there, definitely keeping it interesting. At RB, Peerman, Brown, Jennings, G & J Johnsons. At WR, Dillard, Collie, Murphy, Knox, Ogletree. TE, Nelson and Casey.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Shawn Nelson would be a great fit for the Bills here in round 4.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Shawn Nelson would be a great fit for the Bills here in round 4.

What do you think about James Casey? I think he's an interesting pick.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Shawn Nelson would be a great fit for the Bills here in round 4.

 

[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"

Did he look unmotivated to you?This sounds like as much a gripe against Stoops as Robinson. Would you figure a good NFL HC or OL coach could fix this "drive" or motivation or do you really think he's snail slow?

Snail slow. I think a good O Line coach would get on him when watching film about being aggressive at the 2nd level. (I.e. just find somebody to hit, and get out of the hole). But Robinson is very limited athletically and I think he is going to get destroyed in the pros. If you ask him to block straight ahead, one on one blocking, he is a beast. But that never happens in the pros, with all the slanting and stunting that goes on. With Loadholt, I saw sloppy technique, but there is potential. He has a long wingspan and showed glimpses of his potential. With the right O Line coach, he can become a starter. Robinson, not so much.

 

[Bri]

hawks removed tag from Leroy Hill

 

[Steve Tasker]

Shawn Nelson. Would have been happy with him or Casey here. Nice pick.

 

[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.

Wasn't Tulloch or Fowler an OLB?

I don't believe Tulloch was, unsure about Fowler.

 

[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.

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"

Did he look unmotivated to you?This sounds like as much a gripe against Stoops as Robinson. Would you figure a good NFL HC or OL coach could fix this "drive" or motivation or do you really think he's snail slow?

The left side of OU's OL was overrated. Those two were exposed by Texas and Florida. 5 years from now I wouldn't be surprised to see Brandon Walker & Trent Williams having better NFL careers.

 

[Bri]

Balco, don't care for Brandon Walker either?

 

[lyon812]

Very nice pick for the Bills. Nelson will be a good target and this was a nice spot to get him. Edwards owners should be pleased.

 

[Bri]

I don't believe Tulloch was, unsure about Fowler.

I really think Schwarz did this in TEN maybe it's Fowler

 

[Bri]

The left side of OU's OL was overrated. Those two were exposed by Texas and Florida. 5 years from now I wouldn't be surprised to see Brandon Walker & Trent Williams having better NFL careers.

Not much time left but I'll be surprised if Walker isn't a Viking

 

[lyon812]

Surprised the Ravens didn't snag a WR here.

 

[Balco]

Balco, don't care for Brandon Walker either?

No. I think he is also very athletically limited.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Shawn Nelson would be a great fit for the Bills here in round 4.

Nice call, Aaron

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Shawn Nelson. Would have been happy with him or Casey here. Nice pick.

So, it looks like the Peters trade could net the Bills two starters in Wood and Nelson plus a late pick next year.

 

[Bri]

mel looks grumpy

 

[omally]

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...

Williams has two years left on his contract (this season and next). I'm sure the Panthers will try to resign him. If something were to happen to Williams or Stewart this season, the Panthers would need another RB especially since Nick Goings (who filled in at RB sometimes) was released in the offseason. Goodson is supposed to be fast, and he can compete with Robinson for returns on special teams.

 

[The Hank]

Falcons picked up a good one.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Shawn Nelson. Would have been happy with him or Casey here. Nice pick.

So, it looks like the Peters trade could net the Bills two starters in Wood and Nelson plus a late pick next year.

I've come around on Wood a bit since yesterday. I was kinda upset at the time given the players on the board, but I think he could be a good fit. I hope he's the next Kent Hull...

 

[QuizGuy66]

Raiders draft another fast guy projected to be a UDFA.

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[Bri]

Balco, don't care for Brandon Walker either?

No. I think he is also very athletically limited.

interesting, thanksI'll be curiously watching how those linemen pan out or not in the NFL Much of the press in OK is how will they(usually Bradford) do in 09 without their great OL from 2008. Yet NFL doesn't seem to think anyone is great from that line.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Sidbury to the falcons.

 

[Balco]

Shawn Nelson. Would have been happy with him or Casey here. Nice pick.

So, it looks like the Peters trade could net the Bills two starters in Wood and Nelson plus a late pick next year.

I've come around on Wood a bit since yesterday. I was kinda upset at the time given the players on the board, but I think he could be a good fit. I hope he's the next Kent Hull...

Wood's a great player.

 

[Bonzai]

Sidbury to the falcons.

steal

 

[The Hank]

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[QuizGuy66]

Raiders draft another fast guy projected to be a UDFA.

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and again 2 picks later:Slade Norris

Norris B, you're the expert on all things Norris, what's the story with this guy?

-QG

 

[Bri]

jauron on espn aaron

 

[Bri]

jauron on espn aaron

over already

 

[SPM]

Raiders draft another fast guy projected to be a UDFA.

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I think Murphy was actually a good pick at this point.

 

[Balco]

Balco, don't care for Brandon Walker either?

No. I think he is also very athletically limited.

interesting, thanksI'll be curiously watching how those linemen pan out or not in the NFL Much of the press in OK is how will they(usually Bradford) do in 09 without their great OL from 2008. Yet NFL doesn't seem to think anyone is great from that line.

I will be interested to see how Bradford does as well. The Sooners line was a very solid college line. There individual skills, however, do not translate to the pros.I am going to really be interested in how Beals, and Travis Lewis do. Those guys really impressed me.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Austin Collie goes to the Colts. Peyton gets another interesting target.

 

[Christo]

Indy takes Austin Collie. Are they already looking to replace Gonzalez?

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Raiders draft another fast guy projected to be a UDFA.

cnnsi profile

I think Murphy was actually a good pick at this point.

SI is the only source I've seen that projected Murphy to go undrafted. Some of them had him projected in the 3rd.

 

[Bri]

Austin Collie goes to the Colts. Peyton gets another interesting target.

have the colts had any late WR picks pan out? always seems like a waste to me

 

[QuizGuy66]

Panthers take Fiametta -good pick there.

-QG

 

[Balco]

Raiders draft another fast guy projected to be a UDFA.

cnnsi profile

I think Murphy was actually a good pick at this point.

Overshadowed by Percy Harvin, but I feel he is actually more polished as a receiver. I think he is going to be a solid complementary receiver in the pros.

Obviously the Raiders should have traded down in the 1st to nab Bey. But based on talent, I think they really improved their depleted receiving corps with the addition of Bey and Murphy. Jamarcus should have fun throwing to those two.

 

[Bri]

first FB drafted

 

[awesomeness]

Austin Collie goes to the Colts. Peyton gets another interesting target.

Indeed. Collie's fantasy value skyrockets.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Ellis Hobbs to PHI for 2 5ths to NE.

 

[Balco]

Austin Collie goes to the Colts. Peyton gets another interesting target.

Love that pick. Should develop into a nice # 3 there.

 

[lyon812]

Collie could be an excellent slot guy; I really liked him pre-draft. In Indy, I don't know where he's going to fit right away, but that third receiver spot in Indy is completely up for grabs.

Panthers taking another RB. Must be taking lessons from Denver.

 

[inzanitee]

Andre Brown to the G-men. Hmmm.

 

[Bri]

Ellis Hobbs to PHI for 2 5ths to NE.

WHAT?bad move for NE IMO and otherwise they've been geniuses

 

[QuizGuy66]

Wow Andre Brown to the Giants. Looks like they got Ward's replacement and cheaply at that!

 

[omally]

first FB drafted

Hoover is getting old, and they needed another especially with Goings gone.

 

[Balco]

Andre Brown to the G-men. Hmmm.

With Ward out, and the running style of Jacobs. Brown is a nice back to pair with Bradshaw as the backups.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Andre Brown to the G-men. There's your 3rd RB - or even 4th (Ware, Bradshaw).