The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[Gunakor]

Well there's a surprise...

All the help they need all over the place and they take a TE?

[red]

eh

they should have taken oher

[Bretsky]

WOW

What is Detroit going to do on Defense ?

Can we have a Packerrat tryout ????????

[gbpackfan]

They have to be thinking Lauranitis (sp?) in round 2!

[Rastak]

Lions take Pettigrew......HA......screwed the Eagles a bit.

They needed help on the line....I guess BPA......



Overall Football Traits

Production 2 Red-shirted in 2004. Played in 11 games (nine starts) as a freshman in 2005, finishing with 128 yards and one TD on 11 receptions. Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2006, finishing with 310 yards and four scores on 24 receptions. Started all 13 games as a junior in 2007, finishing with 540 yards (15.4) and four scores on 35 receptions. 2008: Starts all 10 games he plays and finishes with 472 yards on 42 catches (zero TD's).

Height-Weight-Speed 3 Possesses prototypical height and bulk for an NFL tight end. He's a good athlete but his straight-line speed is below-average for the position particularly for a high draft choice.

Durability 2 Injuries have not been a significant issue. He missed three games (Troy, Texas A&M and Missouri) in 2008 due to an ankle injury. But he recovered and finished the season strong. He also started all 13 games during each of the previous two seasons (2006-'07).

Character 4 Charged with felony assault and battery of a police officer in February, 2008. Police responded to an altercation at a residence in Stillwater, OK. When asked to leave, Pettigrew refused and elbowed an officer in the chest. Pettigrew has since pleaded guilty to a lesser charge (misdemeanor assault and battery) in return for fines paid and 20 hours of community service. He also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor public intoxication in the incident and was fined $100. He received a deferred sentence and won't have a criminal record if he successfully completes probation. Coach Mike Gundy declined to suspend Pettigrew, saying in February that he would allow the case to run its course.

Tight End specific Traits

Ball Skills 2 Productive receiver with big, soft hands. He can pluck on the run and also catches the ball consistently over his head. Rarely drops a 'catchable' pass and when he does it typically has been due to a lapse in concentration.
Separation Skills 3 Big target; knows how to use his frame to shield defenders from the ball. Is fluid and smooth for his size. Shows adequate-to-good initial burst off the line. But he doesn't run all of his routes with the same level of urgency. He is sloppy with his breaks and needs rounds too many off. Shows an overall lack of discipline at times.

Blocking 1 Better blocker than most at his position. Big frame with long arms and big hands. Good overall strength for a TE. Is able to anchor at the point of attack when he stays low. Displays good upper-body power for the position and flashes a mean streak. Does a good job with his first step. He is a more effective blocker in-line than he is in space, though. He needs to be more consistent with his technique in space, rather than looking to bury the defender with his initial pop.

Toughness 2 Flashes a mean streak. Will make tough catches in traffic. Won't back down from a challenge. Only concern here is with his mental toughness. Tends to turn motor on and off. Can get lazy and undisciplined at times.

Big-Play Potential 4 This is one of the big areas of concern regarding his pro potential. While smooth and fluid for his size, he lacks the speed necessary to consistently stretch the seam as a receiver. Additionally, while he is a tough runner after the catch, he's not going to make many defenders miss in space, nor will he run away from many LB's or DB's in the NFL.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I would love for the Vikings to take Harvin. I see him as another Peter Warrick. I have a bad feeling they'll pass on Harvin.

[Gunakor]

Detroit has to be picking an ILB now, right?

USC dude ?

Or Oher ?

OMG Oher is still on the board, that's right!

What are the odds a decent OT drops to us at #41 that could step in and start at RT right away?

Britton ?

I was pondering what it would take for TT to move up and grab Oher ??

I don't want to give up a 2 and a 3. I think he could give up a 2 and a 4 to move up high enough for Britton, who I think is going to be a very solid RT. I was just wondering what the odds of someone like Britton are just falling to #41.

[Bretsky]

They have to be thinking Lauranitis (sp?) in round 2!

He's solid, but don't you think they are looking for more of a pass rusher ?

[Rastak]

I would love for the Vikings to take Harvin. I see him as another Peter Warrick. I have a bad feeling they'll pass on Harvin.

I see him as a Hester....time will tell.....I am all for the pick.


Pat Kirwin was practically wetting himself on NFL radio with the possibilities having Peterson and Harvin on the field.

[RashanGary]

Mauluga, Oher, Britton, Harvin would all seem to make sense.

[red]

I would love for the Vikings to take Harvin. I see him as another Peter Warrick. I have a bad feeling they'll pass on Harvin.

i see him as the type of cancer that you wish your enemies would get

[Bretsky]

Detroit has to be picking an ILB now, right?

USC dude ?

Or Oher ?

OMG Oher is still on the board, that's right!

What are the odds a decent OT drops to us at #41 that could step in and start at RT right away?

Britton ?

I was pondering what it would take for TT to move up and grab Oher ??

I don't want to give up a 2 and a 3. I think he could give up a 2 and a 4 to move up high enough for Britton, who I think is going to be a very solid RT. I was just wondering what the odds of someone like Britton are just falling to #41.

would be nice; our last glaring need IMO is at OT

Then jam the defense with prospects

[Rastak]

Mauluga, Oher, Britton, Harvin would all seem to make sense.

Browns that is!


I thought the Iggles were on the clock.....

[Bretsky]

how many rounds does this draft go through tonight ??

[RashanGary]

Vikes need to be careful though. As much of a douche as Tice was, he was a good line coach and they had players. You take that for granted. The WR playmaker sounds great, but you don't appreciate that line until it's gone (take it from a Packer fan who knows what it's like to have a shitty OL and last year a shitty DL)