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

[Badgerinmaine]

Hey, Rastak and Golf--
Here's a nice piece on the Vikings' pick:

http://sea.scout.com/2/744800.html

Article says his dad played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

[GoPackGo]

Nice pick by the Vikes.
Their D might be the #1 D this year

[motife]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6602417062795167674&q=Jordy+Nelson&ei=6LgTSKG1IIaW-QG_4r2hBQ&hl=en

These are some highlights..

{already posted I see}

Ran back two punts for TD's.

a 3rd down specialist.

VERY elusive.

[MateoInMex]

It looks like the Bears are sticking with Grossburger or Orton. LMFAO!

[Rastak]

Bears take a RB - Forte



Strengths: A compact runner who displays good burst through the line of scrimmage and enough strength to push the pile as an inside runner. Very instinctive runner with vision and patience to set up his blocks. Runs with solid pad-level and will lower his shoulder to deliver the blow. Churns out a good amount of yards after contact by staying low and driving his legs. He displays balance and body control as a runner. Not great suddenness but is fluid enough to change directions in order to hit the cutback lane. He is very versatile, especially for a bigger back. He displays soft hands and is very comfortable catching the football. He also shows good instincts and the strength to anchor as a pass-blocker.

Weaknesses: Lacks explosive burst. Is quick to and through the hole but will struggle to consistently bounce runs outside in the NFL. Lacks a second gear and will get tracked down from behind by faster defenders. Not very elusive and won't make many defenders miss in space. Very reliable and experienced as a receiver but will not provide homerun hitting ability as a route runner or after the catch. Durability is somewhat of a concern due to 2006 knee injury.

Overall: In his first three seasons at Tulane (2004-'06), Forte appeared in 31 games (18 starts) and ran for 2,138 yards and 16 touchdowns on 472 carries (4.5 average). He also had 71 receptions for 703 yards (9.9 average) and five touchdowns during that period. As a senior, he played and started in all 12 of the Green Wave's games, ranking second in the nation in rushing. Forte piled up 2,007 yards and 22 touchdowns on 336 carries (6.0 average) and added 29 receptions for 257 yards (8.9 average). He also was a regular on special teams coverage units, even during his colossal senior season. Forte missed the last three games of the 2006 season after tearing the meniscus and posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Forte proved to NFL teams at the Senior Bowl that his outstanding production (the nation's second-leading rusher in 2007) was not simply a byproduct of the lower-level FBS competition in which he played at Tulane. While he is not a good fit for every team, those seeking a bigger back with versatility in this year's draft, he will be a good value later in Round 3. In our opinion, only Oregon's Jonathan Stewart and Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall rank higher than Forte in terms of running backs weighing in at 215-plus pounds from the 2008 class. Forte would excel in a one-back set and he has the size/versatility to serve as a hybrid RB/FB type in the NFL.

[Scott Campbell]

You wouldn't have made that pick and not one other Packer fan would have either. Look back at my earlier post and see that TT had far too many other options.

I don't hate TT. He's just too far out man. Whacky as they come.
He's X 10. A bag of gas!!

I agree. Woody doesn't hate Ted.

[digitaldean]

RB for da bear cubs. Really surprised since Brohm and Henne were available.

[imscott72]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

TTed Thompson had way too many other options.
He picked a one year wonder boy who looked good- great at the Senior Bowl.

He was slated as at best bet a 3rd Rd. draft pick.

A reach?

TT's a bag of gas. Wait. . . now he's drafting for FAVRE. OK!!

Stop being a hater. Just because you spew your wad on everything NFLdraftcountdown.com has to say doesn't mean it is actually factual.

It was a second round pick to get this, improve the roster as a whole, not fill a specific need, which the Packers don't actually have, but ramble on. TT could have taken anyone and you would be hating.

Bullshit Nutz.

You wouldn't have made that pick and not one other Packer fan would have either. Look back at my earlier post and see that TT had far too many other options.

I don't hate TT. He's just too far out man. Whacky as they come.
He's X 10. A bag of gas!!

Same old Woodbuck. Hating on TT even after he's turned this team into a Superbowl contender. What more does the guy have to do for you? When is the last time you were an NFL GM? That's what I thought..

[mngolf19]

Golf, Scouts Inc had Johnson ranked ahead of Phillips and had him the #1 Safety....not sure I agree but I guess they got value.


Vikes dished a 4th and got a 5th.

Yeah, I guess Kiper likes the pick too. I'm wonder if they should try to trade up for QB soon though although if Det doesn't take here there will be many picks before someone else does.

[BallHawk]

Forte is a pretty good pick, IMO.

Maybe they trade up and pick a QB.

[KYPack]

That's like shooting fish in a barrel KY.

I have a prediction.

TT will pick two more guys in the 2nd round (baring a trade down)

The picks will be at our deepest positions.

Say LB and RB or something.

Everyone will bitch.

I'd miss the barrel.

Actually, I like it when I don't understand WTF TT's doing.

We are a bunch of working stiffs.

WE don't know Pro personnel.

& we don't work for the Cardinals.

let the experts do their job.

[Rastak]

Nice pick by the Vikes.
Their D might be the #1 D this year

I agree, they look pretty damn good on D. In the end, they have to get something from their QB and WR posiitons or they are a 8-8 9-7 team again this year.

[BF4MVP]

Kevin Smith and Calais Campbell our two second round picks

[Scott Campbell]

That's like shooting fish in a barrel KY.

I have a prediction.

TT will pick two more guys in the 2nd round (baring a trade down)

The picks will be at our deepest positions.

Say LB and RB or something.

Everyone will bitch.

I'd miss the barrel.

Actually, I like it when I don't understand WTF TT's doing.

We are a bunch of working stiffs.

WE don't know Pro personnel.

& we don't work for the Cardinals.

let the experts do their job.

Yeah, as long as the guys are working out, who cares what the talking heads say.

[Badgerinmaine]

Anyone want to bet on how much whining there will be in FIB-land if Brohm or Henne AREN"T picked?!

We may get to find out. :P