Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Brohm]

With the quality rotation we have at DT, it offers a bit of protection to Harrell's injury history. Should be interesting with Jolly getting more reps to say the least.

On top of that, there was a lot of rumors at the end of TC regarding trading one of our DT's (glad we didn't). We have even MORE quality now, I'm sure those will be fired up again if there are no draft day trades.

[Brando19]

Can we trade Robert Ferguson to the Texans for a 2020 7th round draft pick ?

[MJZiggy]

But did he smoke pot in college?

Ummm...

No comment....right?

Nah, just an indication that he never stopped... :P

[Bretsky]

The Browns guy just was interviewed in ESPN and stated that from pick 12 on they were communicating with teams trying to move up.

Wonder what he offered the Snapper ?

[BallHawk]

So much for good character guys on the Patriots.

[Rastak]

Pats take Meriweather!



Brandon Meriweather
S | (5'10", 195, 4.47) | MIAMI (FLA.)

Scouts Grade: 88



Strengths: Is a versatile safety prospect with good range versus the run and pass. He lacks ideal size but fills hard versus the run. Shows better power at the point of attack as a tackler than his size would indicate. He plays with a great motor and a mean streak. He makes his presence known over the middle of the field and will throw his body around. Very reliable tackler in the open field. He shows good instincts and initial quickness. Diagnoses plays quickly and consistently takes solid angles. He has better than average range in deep zone coverage. His ball skills are adequate. Shows very good football intelligence and is a leader in the secondary. Great experience at the highest level of collegiate competition.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk and must add weight to his frame. Fills hard versus the run and could match up in-the-box at times on the collegiate level, but he is not big enough to do the same in the NFL. His shoulder surgery in 2006 is concerning, especially for an undersized safety. Character is also a concern following the stomping incident versus FIU as a senior.

Overall: Meriweather played in three games as a true freshman in 2002, before suffering a season-ending injury, which resulted in him receiving a medical redshirt. He returned in 2003, appeared in all 13 games, and recorded 22 total tackles, one interception, and five pass breakups. In 2004, Meriweather played in all 12 games (seven starts after a shoulder injury kept him out of the starting lineup for five contests) and registered 62 total tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. Meriweather played in all 12 games in 2005 and finished season with 115 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He underwent off-season shoulder surgery and missed spring practice in 2006. Meriweather returned in 2006 and started 11 of 12 games (suspended for the Duke game for his role in the brawl with Florida International) recording 57 total tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, eight pass breakups, and one interception. He saw action at free safety, strong safety, and cornerback and was named second team All-ACC.
Meriweather is an experienced, instinctive and athletic defensive back. While some see him at cornerback in the NFL -- where he spent significant time as a senior -- we believe Meriweather is best suited to play free safety. He lacks ideal size but has room on his frame to add bulk. He grades out as a first-round prospect on film study alone, but concerns regarding his character and durability could cause him to slip a full round in the 2007 draft.



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[BallHawk]

Greg Olson is almost a sure thing to go to Carolina here.

[Brainerd]

Meriweather pick adds fuel to Moss going to Pats instead of Packers if he's going anywhere.

[Charles Woodson]

Greg Olson is almost a sure thing here.

Man Carolina did it good, they moved down 10 spots and still got the guy they wanted

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Does anyine think Rice will last to round two? Thats who am hoping for right now.

[RashanGary]

Can we trade Robert Ferguson to the Texans for a 2020 7th round draft pick ?

LMFAO.....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Meriweather pick adds fuel to Moss going to Pats instead of Packers if he's going anywhere.

Well, 1) NE has another pick shortly, and 2) they signed Stallworth and traded for Welker, so WR may not be their biggest need. LB or CB perhaps?

[BallHawk]

Does anyine think Rice will last to round two? Thats who am hoping for right now.

It's possible. I'd take him, but if Pittman or Irons is there than I'd rather have them.

[Rastak]

Does anyine think Rice will last to round two? Thats who am hoping for right now.

I think that's possible.....I'm watching the WR's closely.....Vikes need a WR like nobody's business.

[Lurker64]

It's possible. I'd take him, but if Pittman or Irons is there than I'd rather have them.

I'm pretty high on Irons, but I'm higher on Best Player Available.

Seeing what happened in the 1st, I'm increasingly confident that Thompson did, in fact, take the best player on the board at 16. Or at least, a better player than any of the other popular favorites here.