Official 2012 Draft Day Thread (Day 1 At Least)

[AtlPackFan]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Rastak!!! Good to see you here.

[imscott72]

Thx, hope they get your ND safety in round 2.....


They = Vikes

Jags want Blackmon bad. You hearing anything about another Viking trade yet?

[Guiness]

Always so much talk and speculation of trades in the first, but it never seems to quite happen. I always thought the high $$$ cost of top picks prevented it in years past - the top teams secretly wanted out, but who was stupid enough to be buying? This is the second year with the new rookie salary structure, teams are getting accustomed to it, I wonder if we'll see the promised movement during the draft? We've already had two trades involving the top 10 picks!

Oh, and hi Rastak - good to see your shadow darkening the door around here. Mad says he missed you...with every bullet so far! *thank you* *I'm here all week* *try the veal*

[woodbuck27]

I'm not so sure about that. Guys with his measurables aren't usually drafted in the top 10. In fact, he'd be the shortest WR taken in the top 10 since Ted Ginn in 2007. Plus, he's not an elite athlete either. His vertical (35") and 40 time (high 4.4s on a fast track at Oklahoma State) were nothing spectacular by most accounts. To me, he's closer to Michael Crabtree than Calvin Johnson.

Yes Blackmon looks spectacular on Video Highlights. Maybe he plays faster and stronger than he is but there is a wide seperation between CJ and Crabtree. Your not the 'only' person that should see that.

[Rastak]

Not much. Moved to Lakeville. When was the last time the Vikings drafted somebody decent in the 4th round or later? Matt Birk in 1998?

Just kidding.

I guess John Sullivan (although I'm not that high on him) and Brian Robinson were decent. If they are going to turn the franchise around, they need to hit on more of these middle and late round picks.

Ray Edwards I think......not a ton of guys. BUT, you have 3 4th rounders you can get back into 3 or go from 3 to 2 perhaps.......


Lakeville eh? That's gotta be a bit slower than Mpls......

[Rastak]

Jags want Blackmon bad. You hearing anything about another Viking trade yet?

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

[ND72]

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

Just read Jacksonville likely offering 3rd and 6th to swap 1s with Minny

Could move 4 spots and get a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 for it

[gbgary]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

dude!! good to have ya back!!

[Rastak]

Just read Jacksonville likely offering 3rd and 6th to swap 1s with Minny

Could move 4 spots and get a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 for it

No blue chipper then, but maybe demand 2 and 5 and then take Floyd at 7. maybe CB Gilmore? Grab OT Massie in round 2?


Not much Packer talk yet because their pick is a couple three hours away.....be interesting to see if TT moves up.



edit: Actually.......if Rams passed on Kahlil.........wow, that would work.

[3irty1]

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

Awesome that you're here.

Also I agree with you. Claiborne is the type that will win the game for you. Kahlil will just give Ponder enough time to lose it for you.

[gbgary]

Rastak.....holy balls, nice to see your Minnesotan ass again

glad i missed that post.

[Lurker64]

Hey it's Rastak, long time no see. Happy Draft Day everybody!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Ray Edwards I think......not a ton of guys. BUT, you have 3 4th rounders you can get back into 3 or go from 3 to 2 perhaps.......

Lakeville eh? That's gotta be a bit slower than Mpls......

Good trade though. Picked up three extra late round picks for nothing.

[pbmax]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Well, lookee here. What's up Rastak! Mr. Spielman just fleeced the Browns. Nice take for moving back one.

I also heard speculation on ESPN radio that the Vikings might try to convince the Bucs that they love Claiborne (recent rumor is that they HAVE to since they face Jennings, Megatron and Marshall 6 times a year) so they can trade back one more time.

[Rastak]

Well, lookee here. What's up Rastak! Mr. Spielman just fleeced the Browns. Nice take for moving back one.

I also heard speculation on ESPN radio that the Vikings might try to convince the Bucs that they love Claiborne (recent rumor is that they HAVE to since they face Jennings, Megatron and Marshall 6 times a year) so they can trade back one more time.

I think they do love Claiborne.....he'd be my pick I think.