Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[BallHawk]

DeOssie of the board to the G-Men.

[mngolf19]

There goes DeOssie.

[Fosco33]

Traded down 7 places (112 to 119) and picked up a 6th rounder (192)

We now own picks 191-193

If we put hotels on those how much will it cost to land on them?

$1000 each time you land and go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200.

TT has got to think he's got 2 potenial picks that would be there 7 spots later. I like it.

[CyclonePackFan]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

[Rastak]

Zak Deossie
OLB | (6'4", 250, 4.58) | BROWN

Scouts Grade: 63



Strengths: Is quick enough to beat blockers to the point of attack, has decent size and flashes the ability to hold ground when teams run at him. Takes adequate pursuit angles, has sideline-to-sideline range and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Plays with a mean streak and a non-stop motor. Can change directions quickly and shows above-average man-to-man cover skills. Gets good depth and can cover a lot of ground when asked to drop into zone coverage. Takes the shortest path to the quarterback and flashes the ability to run over blockers when blitzing. Has experience lining up on the inside and is versatile. Blocked a kick during junior season, plays with a great motor and can contribute on special teams.

Weaknesses: Is tall, plays too high and gets driven back. Doesn't use hands well and takes too long to shed blocks. Hasn't shown great instincts and takes some false steps. Fails to break down in space, doesn't always wrap up upon contact and lacks great power as a hitter. Lacks ideal ball skills and isn't a playmaker in coverage. Missed 2005 spring practice after undergoing shoulder surgery, missed three games with a partially torn ligament in left knee in 2005 and durability is a concern. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to make the jump to the NFL.

Overall: DeOssie saw action in 10 games (two starts) at middle linebacker as a true freshman in 2003 and made 27 tackles and one interception. He became a first team All-Ivy League performer in 2004 when he started all 10 contests recording 98 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and five sacks. DeOssie was sidelined for 2005's spring practice because of shoulder surgery. In the fall, he started the first eight games registering 80 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles, and one blocked kick before sustaining a season-ending left knee injury. DeOssie returned to start all nine games in 2006 posting 103 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and one sack.
DeOssie isn't instinctive or fundamentally sound, which comes as some surprise because he is the son of a former NFL player. He also lacks explosiveness as a hitter. However, he has good upside because of his speed and athletic ability for such a big player. He also plays with a non-stop motor and will put in the time t3o improve. DeOssie's stock is on the rise and he could come off the board early on the second-day.



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[mngolf19]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

You make that sound like a bad thing. I would have thought the Pack would do that for Favre too.

[MJZiggy]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

Yes.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

I think there's some truth to that. Coaches don't last for long with one team much anymore, and Bellichek probably won't be there much longer.

[Scott Campbell]

We now own picks 191-193

great. more back-ups for the back-ups...or training camp cuts.

And more opportunities to hit on this years Marques Colston.

[Tarlam!]

Place those bets, please:

I have QB, Troy Smith, Ohio State.

[Rastak]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

You make that sound like a bad thing. I would have thought the Pack would do that for Favre too.

Rubbing salt in the wound golf?

[falco]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

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On one hand, yes. On the other, a team that was that close to another super bowl last year with no name receivers now just added one.

[GrnBay007]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

You make that sound like a bad thing. I would have thought the Pack would do that for Favre too.

Yeah, you woulda thought.

[ND72]

by the way, it was on the espn radio that randy Moss "refused" to go for a physical if he was Traded to Green Bay, and only agreed to redoing a contract with only New England. So in the long run, it was Moss, NOT wanting to come here (if reports are true)

[Fosco33]

Moss passed the physical.

Well there's a surprise. I'd have never seen that coming...

Awh, come on - it's just the details. Life's in the details you know.

What do you think so far, MJ? Are you drinking the koolaid?