The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[Bretsky]

SHIT

We're trading down, don't worry.

I think if Crab is gone - we move down (seems Jets want to be in top 10).

If Sanchez is still there almost a guarantee we trade down, if he's gone, I still think it's 50 - 50.

Rumor is the jags will trade out for whomever wants Sanchez....

Rumors haven't been too accurate so far, but I heard that too.

WHY is everything around the JAGS ?

We have the best trade downer in the history of the NFL

This should be about Green Bay

[retailguy]

SHIT

We're trading down, don't worry.

I think if Crab is gone - we move down (seems Jets want to be in top 10).

If Sanchez is still there almost a guarantee we trade down, if he's gone, I still think it's 50 - 50.

Takes two to tango, though. Who's worth trading up for in this draft that'll be there at 9?

I'm not so sure we'll be able to find a good enough deal to trade down.

You don't think Ted can find a deal?

It's his BEST Skill. He'll find a deal, even if it is with someone we've never heard of.... The new Japan expansion team...

[red]

ok, here comes the first raji obstacle

[Bretsky]

Damn it why couldn't they draft Crabtree.

Beause they wanted a safe player over a superstar

[Brando19]

Not draft related but for all of you Golden Girls in here Bea Arthur just died.

[Rastak]

Aaron Curry:


Overall Football Traits

Production 1 2004: Curry redshirts. 2005: He starts 10 of the 11 games he appears in and finishes with 45 total tackles, 28 unassisted tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack and five pass breakups. 2006: Curry starts all 14 games and finishes with 83 total tackles, including 8.5 TFL, three sacks and one interception. 2007: Curry starts 12 of the 13 games he plays in and finishes with 99 total tackles, 13.5 TFL, three sacks, four pass breakups and four interceptions. 2008: Curry starts in all 13 games, recording 105 total tackles, 66 unassisted tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss, and 2.5 sacks. He also adds one interception, three pass break-ups, two QBHs, three fumble recoveries, and forces one fumble. Earns first team All-ACC honors and wins the Butkus Award (nations' top linebacker).
Height-Weight-Speed 1 Curry possesses an elite blend of height, weight and straight-line speed for a linebacker. Showcased his natural blend of size, speed and athleticism with outstanding Combine workout.

Durability 1 A four-year starter that did not miss a game due to injury throughout career.

Character 1 His father, Reggie Pinkney, played five seasons in the NFL and his brother, Patrick Pinkney, plays quarterback at East Carolina. No off-the-field issues to our knowledge. He is a highly competitive person with excellent football character. He is an outstanding leader and team player. Only minor blemish is that Wake Forest didn't start Curry in the 2007 Navy game because he missed a class earlier in the week.

Outside Linebacker specific Traits

Instincts/Recognition 1 Very instinctive player. Locates the ball carrier quickly. Is disciplined and will execute his assignments. Plays within the scheme. Diagnoses plays quickly and rarely takes false steps.

Pursuit/Point of Attack 1 Fills hard and will explode through iso-blockers in a phone booth. Shows the ability to stack and shed efficiently. Is thickly built and plays with a wide base. Takes sound angles in pursuit and displays sideline-to-sideline range. Aggressive and quick enough to disrupt running plays in the backfield. Overall effort is outstanding.

Tackling 1 Squares up to the ball carrier, wraps up and drives legs once in position. Shows good power at the point of attack and is extremely strong. Only knock here is that he occasionally will struggle to break down and make open-field tackle versus quick ball-carriers in space.

Pass Coverage 2 Reads quarterbacks' eyes and shows outstanding instincts in coverage. Almost never bites on play-fake. Shows some stiffness in his hips, so he won't be an ideal one-on-one matchup versus NFL's quickest RBs and TEs. But he can hold his own in most man-to-man situation and he has good range in zone.

Pass Rusher 3 Has limited experience as a pass rusher. Needs to become more polished in terms of pass rush moves. He does have potential in this area, though. Shows good instincts in timing his blitzes. Explosive enough to turn the corner at the NFL level and shows ideal closing speed. Shows good body control and can recover when gets knocked off balance. Active and extremely strong hands; can rip off of blocks quickly.

[Rastak]

Not draft related but for all of you Golden Girls in here Bea Arthur just died.

Golden Girls? You mean Maude.

[Partial]

No idea why - but my gut hopes Pack doesn't get Raji.

I agree. I don't care for him. I wonder if he and Brace are really just both special players, or if they are both above average players who looked good since they were next to eachother, or the possibility that one is vastly better than the other.

Reminds me slightly of NCState a few years ago where they had 3 DL go in round 1 yet had a below .500 record. Mario Williams was a stud, but the other guys benefited from playing next to him.

With that said, I tend to believe that Brace might be the better player. He would be an excellent second round pick as future NT.

[MateoInMex]

DAMN! I was hoping he'd fall!!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Anyone drinking, yet?

[retailguy]

Not draft related but for all of you Golden Girls in here Bea Arthur just died.

Isn't this similar to talking about tennis in the game day thread?

[Packnut]

Browns

Well, Mangini does'nt want Crabby. That makes the Raiders as my last hope. Other wise nothing will save us from DISASTER. I got that sick feeling again........

[cpk1994]

Not draft related but for all of you Golden Girls in here Bea Arthur just died.

Your kidding. Now I'm depressed.

[gbpackfan]

Seattle hats = worst ever!

[Lurker64]

Well, the one thing the Browns aren't going to take is an OT. Maybe Monroe will fall to us?

[Rastak]

DAMN! I was hoping he'd fall!!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Anyone drinking, yet?

Why certainly!