2008 OFFICIAL DRAFT THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gunakor]

There goes Jenkins

[digitaldean]

bye bye Jenkins

[imscott72]

Everyone getting excited about CB and we wont even go that way. The Pack is probably trading out of the first round, and if they don't I just don't see TT going for the obvious.

I like Jenkins for our pick, but you're right, I expect TT to do something we all don't expect..Damn Cowboys just took Jenkin..

[run pMc]

Not sure about Merling. I've read somewhere that scouts think he has a high bust factor.

OK, I'm quoting myself. I think I got Merling and Balmer mixed up.

Crap. DAL picked Jenkins.

[Chubbyhubby]

Seattle trades with dallas gets Mike Jenkins CB

[Rastak]

Cowboys get Jenkins, he finally goes......


Strengths: Is thickly built for his adequate height. He has very quick feet and is extremely smooth getting in and out of his backpedal. Does a good job of opening up hips, shows a second gear when tracking the ball downfield and has the long arms to occasionally tip away passes from a trail position. Possesses outstanding top-end speed and can make up ground when the ball is in the air. Is smooth when forced to change directions quickly, shows very good burst coming out of cuts and shows outstanding balance coming out of his pedal. Times jumps fairly well and is tall enough to compete for jump balls. Continues to show more versatility with experience. Has some experience lining up at safety, can line up over the slot or on the outside and shows good instincts and closing burst when turned loose on the blitz. Has experience blocking for punt returns and shows some upside as a return specialist.

Weaknesses: Hasn't shown great upper body strength, doesn't use hands that well and gives away the inside too much. Though reads quarterback's eyes and consistently gets into position to make plays on the ball, he lacks ideal ball skills. Mis-times some of his jumps, locates the ball late occasionally and will knock down some passes he should intercept. Run support aggressiveness is sporadic. Not overly physical, doesn't shed blocks well and takes poor angles to the ball at times. Character is a concern after 2007 arrest/suspension.

Overall: Jenkins appeared in 38 games (28 starts) in his first three seasons (2004-'06), recording 92 tackles (two for losses), three interceptions and 29 pass breakups. As a senior, he started all 13 games at right cornerback and had 41 tackles (four for losses), three interceptions and 12 pass breakups. He also has experience at safety and returning kicks. He averaged 30.4 yards on nine kickoff returns last season, returning one kick 100 yards for a touchdown. Jenkins suffers from an asthmatic condition, and in '04 he missed one game because of an ankle injury. In 2007, he was arrested after a fight outside a bar and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing or opposing an officer without violence. Jenkins' asthmatic condition and 2007 arrest do create some reasons for concern. However, he did not miss playing time due to medical reasons the past three seasons and the off-the-field incident appears to be isolated. Jenkins has always possessed outstanding natural ability, including ideal speed and athleticism for a well-built cover corner. His recognition skills, technique and overall versatility improved as a senior, which is why he finally shot up NFL teams' draft boards. Jenkins proved in 2007 that he's capable of holding up on an island versus opponents' top receivers and he became a bigger factor in run support. He came up big in clutch situations (see: interception returned to the Auburn two yard-line) and showed some promise in brief duty as a return man. Overall, Jenkins ranks among the top-three cover corners in this year's draft, which is why we give him a mid-to-late first round grade.

[red]

hmmm

but that should be about the last chance for a cb until our pick

[motife]

1 19 Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State
2 21 Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
3 23 Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
4 24 Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
5 26 Chad Henne, QB, Michigan
6 28 Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State
7 30 Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
8 31 Curtis Lofton, MLB, Oklahoma
9 32 Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
10 33 Calais Campbell, DE, Miami (Fla
11 34 DeSean Jackson, WR, California
12 35 Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
13 36 DaJuan Morgan, S, North Carolina State
14 37 Chilo Rachal, OG, USC
15 38 Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
16 39 Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC
17 40 Kenny Phillips, S, Miami (Fla

[Lurker64]

Jenkins was a good player, but now he's the enemy and I'm not heartbroken.

[The Leaper]

Merling is going to be a strong possibility IMO.

[BallHawk]

Merling is going to be a strong possibility IMO.

That's scaring the shit outta me.

[Rastak]

Houston on the clock.....Devin Thomas?

[Gunakor]

TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN! TRADE DOWN!

To who? As was mentioned before, the potential trade partners are almost gone. Besides that, I'd be happy with Flowers or Cason at #30, and one or both of them will fall. San Diego and Seattle and San Fransisco aren't going to take a corner.

[The Leaper]

Merling is going to be a strong possibility IMO.

That's scaring the shit outta me.

It's Thompson's MO...and reports were they scouted the guy hard.

[texaspackerbacker]

Damn. I wanted the Packers to do exactly what the Cowboys did.

At least Jenkins goes to my second favorite team. Great day for the 'Boys--Jenkins and Felix Jones.