The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[Lurker64]

how many rounds does this draft go through tonight ??

Just 2.

[Guiness]

'lo all

late to the show. Found a new game called Travian, and it's a time sink!

Dude, I game more than the average man but this is the NFL draft!

I know, I know. But I'm in Canada, so it's not like everyone's talking about it. I got caught up fixing one of those Hot Wheel's electric jeeps, and dashing in to check my game, and *poof* it's 6pm!

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how many rounds does this draft go through tonight ??

just 2 today

[Gunakor]

Browns make a pick!!

And it is...

Alex Mack?

[gbpackfan]

Wow. Alex Mack. A center at the 21st pick! REACH!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Okay, so Harvin is Hester--except he's never returned kicks. Hester without STs ability isn't much. He's a guy that you can't run inside and isn't a polished receiver, so he's basically somebody you use in the slot and on gimmicky plays. Not worth a first round pick. I badmouthed Oher before the draft, but he would be good value for the Vikes, and I think that's the way they'll go.

[Partial]

Isn't she the chick that can turn into liquid?

[RashanGary]

I could see Eric Wood.

EDIT WOOD

[Rastak]

Browns take Alex Mack..........good player......


Overall Football Traits

Production 1 2004: Cal red-shirts Mack. 2005: Appears in a back-up role, seeing reps mostly in a mop up duty. 2006-07: Mack starts all 26 games. 2008: He once again starts all 13 games. He wins the Morris Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the Pac-10 (as voted by league's defensive linemen) for the second year in a row, just the third player to receive the award twice.

Height-Weight-Speed 2 Possesses outstanding size and shows above-average speed for the position.

Durability 1 Started the final 39 consecutive games of his career (2006-'08). Did not perform at Combine because of a sprained ankle suffered during training session, but injury is minor and should have no long-term affects.

Character 1 Outstanding leader and football character. Hard worker on and off the field. Extremely intelligent player and person. Mack was the recipient of the Draddy Trophy as college football's top scholar-athlete in 2008. He was also named the Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year for football.

Offensive Center specific Traits

Strength/Toughness 2 Displays a strong punch and can jolt defenders initially. Has a mean streak and works from the snap until the whistle on every play. Shows above-average lower body strength but not elite in this department.

Agility 3 Displays adequate agility but not elite in this department. Moves well in open space and can get out on the edge on screens. Able to get to second level and cut off linebackers. Shows adequate body control but has some limitations when it comes to mirroring and sliding.

Awareness 1 Excellent awareness. Keeps head on a swivel and is able to recognize/adjust to line stunts as well as blitzes quickly.
Pass Protection 2 Gets hands inside defenders' frames, locks on with hands and locks out arms once in position. Sinks hips and can recover when bull rushers are able to get an initial push. At times, gets overaggressive and can get beat by effective double moves.

Run Blocking 2 Shows outstanding quickness snapping the ball and taking first step simultaneously. Stays low and plays with leverage allowing him to root defenders off the ball. Does not show elite balance and seen on the ground at times. Will fail to sustain on occasion, as well. But angles and technique are outstanding. Almost always in position and rarely fails to execute assignment.

[gbpackfan]

Vikes pick is in already! It has to be Oher.

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that was quick

[Bretsky]

Patriots picking Clay Matthews ?

Seems like a Patriots guy

[cpk1994]

Isn't she the chick that can turn into liquid?

Boy, am I glad I am not the only one who had this thought.

[gbpackfan]

Look at Oher. Sitting there like a man! Like A-Rod did. Not like that pussy Quinn who hid in the back!!!!

[Rastak]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!