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

[DonHutson]

The more I read about Sam Baker, the less I wanted him

You should probably just mark him down as pick 30

My exact feeling as well.

[Carolina_Packer]

I have a hunch that Mendenhall is going to drop, maybe even to 2nd round.

He doesn't have first round speed. I like him, but I wonder if teams think that they can get players with nearly same potential in later rounds.

They probably need O-line help more. Kitna was like a busy hooker last year.

[red]

lions have no clue

it would have been scary going against mendenhall twice a year

[Bretsky]

FUCK, DRC alright we need to get jenkins

nah, he can go. i like flowers much better

but he's a little runt ?

[The Leaper]

Certainly no reason to get rid of KGB right now...with all the rookie meat that will be out there at OT in the NFC North.

[Rastak]

Lions take Cherilus - they badly needed an lineman.......not sure they got the right one......I see why they traded down.


Strengths: Has a massive frame and good feet for his size. His arms (36.2 inches) and hands (11.6 inches) are enormous. Plays with a mean streak. Is big enough to engulf defenders if he's in position, can wear them down over the course of a game and has the frame to add even more weight. Won't take many false steps, is efficient and generally gets into sound position. Drives legs once in position, shows above-average lower body strength and is a powerful run blocker that can get movement in short-yardage situations. Plays with good motor, stays under control when gets into space and is an effective downfield blocker. Efficiently gets into pass set and uses long arms to ride pass rushers past the pocket. Moves feet well for size, stays balanced and flashes the ability to counter double moves. Keeps head up, shows good awareness and can pick up the blitz as well as line stunts.

Weaknesses: Plays entirely too high. Has quick feet for his size and good overall strength but both can be compromised by his marginal leverage. Though he gets good hand placement and rarely loses battle once locked on to the defender, he doesn't deliver a powerful initial punch. While big enough to hold ground most of the time, he bends at the waist rather than the knees and powerful bull rushers should have some success pushing back into the pocket.

Overall: Cherilus redshirted in 2003, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in March 2003, and then went on to start every game in his playing career at Boston College. In his first three seasons (2004-06), he made 37 consecutive starts at right tackle. As a senior, he moved to left tackle and started all 14 games. Gosder needs to work on staying lower to the ground and he appears to be a better fit at right tackle than left tackle. Regardless, Cherilus is a four-year starter who possesses a very good overall talent, including a massive frame, quick feet for his size and a mean streak to finish off blocks. He projects as a late-first or early second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

[Gunakor]

GOOD JOB MILLEN!!!

[Charles Woodson]

I wonder why Otah is sliding?

[GoPackGo]

lions have no clue

it would have been scary going against mendenhall twice a year

I think the Lions made a smart move picking OL.

[motife]

1 14 Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
2 16 Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
3 19 Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State
4 20 Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
5 21 Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
6 22 Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
7 23 Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
8 24 Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
9 26 Chad Henne, QB, Michigan
10 27 Sam Baker, OL, USC
11 28 Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State
12 29 Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
13 30 Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
14 31 Curtis Lofton, MLB, Oklahoma
15 32 Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
16 33 Calais Campbell, DE, Miami (Fla
17 34 DeSean Jackson, WR, California
18 35 Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
19 36 DaJuan Morgan, S, North Carolina State
20 37 Chilo Rachal, OG, USC
21 38 Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
22 39 Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC
23 40 Kenny Phillips, S, Miami (Fla

[red]

FUCK, DRC alright we need to get jenkins

nah, he can go. i like flowers much better

but he's a little runt ?

he's like an inch shorter then junkens and the rest of them

and watch some you tube of him

he plays huge

i've come around a lot on him the more i watched clips of him

[Bretsky]

Good Job Millen
Otah will go soon

[Carolina_Packer]

I wonder why Otah is sliding?

I'll reserve him at 30; I've got TT on the phone...OK, done!

[DonHutson]

Jenkins to Houston?

[motife]

could he be another Aaron Gibson??