The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[steve823]

Hmm Round 3 is over and Everson Griffen and Ricky Sapp are still there.

Bruce Campbell is still there too

[Bretsky]

I think NE is screwing up. This draft was good at the top end, but not so good the higher the rounds. TT was smart taking what he wanted up front.

Devin McCourty
Rob Gronkowski
Brandon Spikes
Jermaine Cunningham
Taylor Price


that's a pretty dam good start

[imscott72]

John Schneider and Seattle IMO are doing pretty dam well also

Absolutely. NE has 8 picks left (made 5 picks in the first 3 rds).

Plus two 1st rounders, and two 2nd rounders in 2011 now..

[Freak Out]

So what does drafting the DE say.....he seems to have some promise but is Jolly in more trouble than we think and is Jenkins gonzo?

[retailguy]

so, are we going to invent a new defense with 5 big guys up front?

says the guy who mocks TT when he doesn't add enough depth

huh? when did I complain about that? Truthfully, I was hoping for another OL, but I was just puzzled is all. guy had a 4th round grade on him from several people, so Ted must have seen something he liked.

reminds me of the Collins pick with everyone saying "who?", as was I...

I do want to know what we're going to do with him, and more importantly I wonder if that means anything related to Justin Harrell... That guys is probably done. It also probably means we won't keep Jenkins...

[swede]

Morgan Burnett (SS)

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 209 lbs.
Arm Length: 31 3/4 in.
Hand Size: 9 in.
College: Georgia Tech

Overview

Burnett has been extremely productive for the Yellow Jackets over the past two seasons. He is very active in both run support as well as defending the pass but also misses too many opportunities due to lack of effort, angles and proper tackling techniques. Burnett has good size and athleticism for the safety position which makes him effective in combination man and zone coverage’s. He is an instinctive player but takes too many chances which make him vulnerable to big plays at times. Burnett can bend to shed and ward off blockers but again is inconsistent in this area. His ball skills are good and show the ability to make plays in traffic. Burnett is a solid safety prospect that has some inconsistencies in his play that may concern some clubs in this year’s draft.

Strengths
Burnett is a prospect with a really nice combination of size, strength and athleticism. Was a very productive player in the secondary for Georgia Tech. Does not have any durability questions. He plays with good intelligence. Exhibits the instincts to come up quickly against the run and jump routes in coverage. Has very good ball skills and is comfortable playing in deep coverage.

Weaknesses
Burnett is plagued by inconsistencies with a few areas of his game. Needs to play with the same high level of aggressiveness more often. Takes inconsistent angles, can over-run plays and is susceptible to double-moves and giving up big plays in coverage. Is also inconsistent run support.

Grade
7.6

If he talks a big game it'll be Darren Sharper II

[retailguy]

I kind of wish TT would have traded down in round two to pick up antoher 4th or 5th........

Ted said the "board was falling the wrong way". What he meant by that, is he was concerned that the picks remaining would not have made the team, so he moved up to take someone he thought would make the team.

Even I can't fault the guy for that one...

[imscott72]

So what does drafting the DE say.....he seems to have some promise but is Jolly in more trouble than we think and is Jenkins gonzo?

Both are FA's next year, so it gives TT some options if we can't work something out with them..

[Tony Oday]

I like more Dlinemen...still can get decent value later in the draft in O line...defense...defense....defense!!!!

[Maxie the Taxi]

I think NE is screwing up. This draft was good at the top end, but not so good the higher the rounds. TT was smart taking what he wanted up front.

Devin McCourty
Rob Gronkowski
Brandon Spikes
Jermaine Cunningham
Taylor Price


that's a pretty dam good start

Wait and see what they get at the end. They've got a 4th rnd, 5th rnd, 6th rnd and five 7th rnds.

[Chubbyhubby]

Back to Mike Neal, What a reach! I have read the projected round on this kid was 5th! and we took him in the second round. This kid better be special. To make me scratch my head even more this guy was injured though out college. I really don't know what he was thinking...

[retailguy]

I think NE is screwing up. This draft was good at the top end, but not so good the higher the rounds. TT was smart taking what he wanted up front.

Devin McCourty
Rob Gronkowski
Brandon Spikes
Jermaine Cunningham
Taylor Price


that's a pretty dam good start

Wait and see what they get at the end. They've got a 4th rnd, 5th rnd, 6th rnd and five 7th rnds.

two of those 7th rounders will probably become 2011 6th rounders...

I think they've had an excellent draft, and have set themselves up very well for next year. that's the part of this that I admire. Picked good players too. really like the gronkowski pick.

[retailguy]

Back to Mike Neal, What a reach! I have read the projected round on this kid was 5th! and we took him in the second round. This kid better be special. To make me scratch my head even more this guy was injured though out college. I really don't know what he was thinking...

careful! don't bitch about the guy...

[swede]

I don't post much and I don't think anyone knows who I am.

But I jokes before our 2nd round pick that it might be a 3-4 DE...I was right hahah.


I think Colt Mccoy will be the best QB out of this draft.


I like out pick at safety. I trust TT.

I also think Brad Jones will be decent this year, so I am not worried on that department.

But also...don't count out a trade after the draft.


I'm going to the Packers at Skins game this year, holla at me if you are too. I need more tailgate buddies.

And im drunk so dont hate on my typos

Pshht!

Arclite...we know you man!

Sounds as if you'll have 3-4 Rats to hang with at the skins game. Zig for sure.

[Sparkey]

Here are a few players that pique my interest:

Eric Norwood, OLB
Owusu-Ansah, Akwasi, CB
Brandon Lang, OLD/DE
Joe McKnight, RB

McKnight could be used on kickoffs and as a 3rd down back. Nice change of pace guy.