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

[Brando19]

Felix Jones? HAHA

[red]

wow, jones over mendenhall

[digitaldean]

DAMN!!!!

Felix Jones!

[Gunakor]

WOW!!

[Rastak]

Cowboys take Jones....LOL



Strengths: Versatile back with world-class speed. Exceptional when he can get the ball in space. Displays rare initial burst through the line of scrimmage and around the corner as an outside runner. Is elusive in space and displays an elite second-gear to run away from most defenders. Does not have a lot of tread on his tires. An unselfish player that proved he will put the team before himself in college. Finds different ways to contribute and could be best suited for a multi-purpose role in the NFL. Displays very soft hands as a receiver out of the backfield. Will adjust to ht poorly thrown ball. Runs sharp routes and is instinctive in that regard. A homerun threat after the catch. Will get in good position and give a solid effort as a blocker. Should also provide excellent value as a return specialist in the NFL. He showcases his rare second-gear with his 82-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter of the 2007 Kentucky game. It was a classic example of one cut and gone.

Weaknesses: Has always split carries at collegiate level. Can he carry the full load in the NFL? Has the frame to get bigger but needs to prove capable of putting on weight (and keeping it on) without taking away from his exceptional burst, which is what makes him special. Lacks power as a runner. Is not big or strong enough to push the pile in short-yardage situations. Is not a sharp-cutter; more of a glider. Can get undercut rather easily at times in space. Takes too many chances bouncing runs outside because he can outrun everyone at college level but will need to be more decisive versus faster defenses in the NFL. Will get in position as a blocker but lacks sand in his saddle to hold ground versus bigger blitzing linebackers.

Overall: Prior to declaring early for the 2008 NFL draft, Jones played a versatile backup role to Darren McFadden throughout his three seasons with the Razorbacks. During that three-season span, Jones rushed for 2,956 yards and 20 scores on 386 carries, caught 39 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns. He also returned four kickoffs for touchdowns. It's hard not to wonder what type of numbers Jones would have churned out as a premier back at another school. To his credit, though; Jones never showed frustration playing in McFadden's shadow. Instead, he has managed to build quite a resume as a versatile No. 2 back. Jones is not as big or strong as McFadden, but he does set the bar when it comes to breakaway speed -- and that's saying a lot considering McFadden's outstanding burst. Jones can be an instant impact player if used in as multi-purpose role. He should contribute right away as a change-of-pace back that can provide some homerun hitter both as a receiver and in the return game. Only time will tell if Jones is capable of emerging as a team's fulltime load-carrier. Until then, his versatility and big-play potential make Jones awfully intriguing for a team with the luxury of drafting a complementary back late in the first round.

[run pMc]

Bretsky wrote:
Guiness wrote:
What did Philly get from Carolina? Their 2nd?



This years 2nd
This years 4th
Next years 1st

Carolina was raked over the coals

LOL
You gotta be kidding me. For Otah?
Yikes.

I can't believe Mendenhall dropped this far. Wow, DAL picked Felix Jones over him. I'm stunned. IMO Mendenhall could be a franchise back.

[Chubbyhubby]

Feilix Jones RB - Dallas

[motife]

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

[GoPackGo]

You guys think TT will take mendenhall if he's there?
pipe dream-never happen

[BF4MVP]

Which means they won't take Mendenhall at 28..But I'm sure someone else will before 30...

[Bretsky]

Dirty F'ckin Cowboys are up

Hated them all my life

Their dominance in the NFC in the 80's made me a RAM fan as they competed
I cheered for Vince Ferragamo because he kept facing Roger Staubach in the NFC and now I'm still a helpless Ram fan


Just say NO to Jenkins and just say NO to Mendenhall Cowpies

True Confessions!

It's brutal having the Rams as my second favorite team

[Charles Woodson]

So with all the WR's on the board, i think that Tennese takes one, Pit could also with all the O-linemen gone

[Gunakor]

Jenkins and Mendenhall are both still on the board at #23.


Houston will take Mendenhall at #26 though.

[motife]

23 Pittsburgh
24 Tennessee
25 Seattle
26 Houston
27 San Diego
28 Dallas
29 San Francisco
30 Green Bay

[run pMc]

We're at Pick 23, we have 3 RBs, 3CBs, and 0 WRs off the board. Crazy.