Official 2008 NFL Draft thread Day 2

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With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

don't worry, i'm pretty sure we'll be trading at least one of those picks in the 4th

hell, we might trade the pick coming up

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With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

why are you even here?

shouldn't you be at the bar for a couple more hours?

[ND72]

I think everytime the Chiefs pick, I let a OOOO come out right away...

[Rastak]

KC takes S Morgan:

Strengths: Has adequate top-end speed, shows good awareness and does an adequate job of covering the deep half of the field when asked to drop into zone coverage. Generally diagnoses plays quickly and seems to do a good job of getting his secondary in position. Occasionally bites on play action but doesn't take too many false steps and rarely gets caught out of position very often. Has good ball skills, tall enough to compete for jump balls and can make plays in coverage. Plays with a mean streak, shows adequate upper body strength and flashes the ability to shed blocks. Takes adequate angles to the ball and is relentless in pursuit. Isn't going to deliver many big hits but is an effective open field tackler that wraps ball carriers' legs up. Blocked a punt against Middle Tennessee State in 2005, took a fake punt 44 yards against Virginia tech in 2005, blocked a punt against Akron in 2006 and has ample experience covering kicks. Vocal, gets teammates into position and is a leader on the field.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite range and can't play a centerfielder type role. Takes too long to open hips when forced to turn and run and lacks the burst to recover once caught in a trail position. Isn't explosive, takes too long to change directions and is going to have problems matching up with slot receivers as well as tight ends in man coverage. Step slow getting out of backpedal and doesn't show great closing speed moving forward. Lacks elite size, plays a little too high and can get driven back when offensive linemen are able to lock onto his frame. Missed entire senior year of high school after dislocating hip in a car accident, took a medical red-shirt in 2004 because of the hip injury and durability is a concern.

Overall: Morgan appeared in the first two games of his true freshman season in 2004 but a lingering hip injury forced him to take a medical red-shirt that year. He appeared in 12 games of the 2005 season seeing action on 242 special teams' snaps and playing an increased role on defense as the season progressed. Morgan started one game in 2006 while continuing to provide quality depth on defense and making an impact on special teams. He finished the year with 82 total tackles. Morgan started ten of the 12 games he appeared in during the 2007 season finishing with a team-high 97 total-tackles including 73 unassisted tackles and two tackles-for-loss. He also recorded three interceptions, one forced fumble and six pass breakups last year. Morgan appears to have a good feel for the game and is the type of safety that can get the rest of the secondary in position. He does not excel in any one specific area but he is a solid all-round safety with enough versatility to play the high-point in deep-middle coverage on one play and then an in-the-box the following playing. Morgan lacks ideal hip fluidity, so he may never develop NFL caliber man-coverage skills. However, he is a tough and unrelenting run defender who plays bigger than his measurables indicate and he also can hold his own in zone coverage. Plus, Morgan should make an immediate impact on special teams. He projects as a late-second or third-round pick.

[Fritz]

red, this will only happen if there's a player sitting there who fits an obvious Packer need (tight end?) and has a big name we all recognize and like.

[Rastak]

With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

why are you even here?

shouldn't you be at the bar for a couple more hours?

I'm here because you are too damn lazy to post the Bios......

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I think it would be our M.O. to take Brian Johnston in the third.

I'd forgotten about him...he sure was talked up before the draft - yet he's still hanging around.

Although, so is Manningham??? He was projected mid-second, wasn't he? About 10WRs there, and he's sitting at home waiting.

i was saying manningham was taken right off of some teams boards

looks like its a lot of teams boards

[CaliforniaCheez]

Cards take WR Doucet:


trengths: Possesses adequate height and is thickly built. Very quick and fluid WR. Shows very good initial burst off the line of scrimmage. He gets open quickly and does a consistently good job of plucking the ball on the run. Possesses very soft hands and is a reliable target. Shows the ability to adjust to the poorly thrown ball and can catch over his head. Not afraid to go over the middle and will secure the ball in traffic. Is aware as a route runner and knows where the first-down marker is at all times. Displays initial quickness and vision after the catch. Also has proven to be an effective open-field runner on reverses and as a kickoff return specialist. Works hard as a run blocker and does a fine job of sustaining once locked on. A proven big-game performer who turned in some of his best performances on the biggest stages (As a junior in 2006 see games versus Tennessee, Alabama and Notre Dame in Sugar Bowl; as a senior in 2007 see games versus Virginia Tech, Auburn, Tennessee in SEC championship and Ohio State in BCS national championship).

Weaknesses: He is more quick than fast. Will not be a big vertical threat in the NFL and lacks elite second-gear to run away from defenders after the catch. Durability is a concern after missing nearly half his senior season. He has spent very little time as the go-to-receiver in college. Will need to improve his array of moves versus press-man coverage. Lacks ideal top-end speed as a return man at the next level. He's thickly built but doesn't run strong and goes down too easily in the open-field. Also needs to improve his patience and learn to allow more time for his blocks to setup.

Overall: During his first three seasons at LSU (2004-'06), Doucet appeared in 37 games (15 starts) and had 103 receptions for 1,521 yards (14.8 average) and 15 touchdowns. As a senior, he played in 10 games (nine starts) and finished the season with 57 receptions for 525 yards (9.2 average) and five TDs. For his career, he also had 12 rushing attempts for 61 yards (5.1 average) and a score; 13 kickoff returns for 220 yards (16.9 average); and four punt returns for 20 yards (5.0 average). Doucet was hindered by a severe groin pull in 2007, missing four games (and virtually all of a fifth). Doucet was a much bigger vertical threat in 2006 when working as the No. 3 receiver behind a pair of first-rounders in Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs, No. 23 overall) and Craig Davis (Chargers, No. 30 overall). When asked to take over as the go-to-target in 2007, Doucet was still reliable but not nearly as explosive. There's a lot to like about Doucet as a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the NFL. He is quick and tough with reliable hands and good blocking skills. However, he lacks the deep-speed of a vertical threat and won't get open as consistently in the NFL. Durability issues as a senior won't help his draft stock, either. Overall, Doucet is a bit of an overrated prospect that should not be considered among the elite tier of 2008 receivers. We would not recommend selecting until the second round.

He is no Jordy Nelson.

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With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

why are you even here?

shouldn't you be at the bar for a couple more hours?

I'm here because you are too damn lazy to post the Bios......

thats true

how the hell do you get them up so quick?

you have bio's found copied and pasted by the time i can type. damn, i wanted him

[chain_gang]

Anthony Collins, Eric Young, or Kellen Davis I wouldn't mind. Eric Young could play any position along the offensive line. Collins would be a good tackle prospect to develop behind Clifton or Tauscher.

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ryan you don't have a GF you freaking pole toker

[Rastak]

With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

why are you even here?

shouldn't you be at the bar for a couple more hours?

I'm here because you are too damn lazy to post the Bios......

thats true

how the hell do you get them up so quick?

you have bio's found copied and pasted by the time i can type. damn, i wanted him

Gotta love that tabbed browsing.....

[Scott Campbell]

With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

why are you even here?

shouldn't you be at the bar for a couple more hours?

Was that another not too subtle reference to Jared Allen?

:P

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LOL

[Guiness]

With 3 picks in both the 2nd and 4th rounds, this 3rd round seems like a rip off with only 1.

How do you think I feel? :P

Hairy and lumpy?
(Wild guess here)
(sorry I couldn't come up with something better)