Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Charles Woodson]

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?

Thats what ive been thinking the whole time, i mean they spent a 2nd on Wes Welker, and got Stallworth

and wow carolina passed on beason, fooled me

[Rastak]

Panthers take Beason...good pick





Jon Beason
OLB | (6'0", 237, 4.72) | MIAMI (FLA.)

Scouts Grade: 91


Strengths: Possesses good strength for his size. Also displays good straight-line speed and short-area quickness. He is an instinctive and aggressive player versus the run. Diagnoses plays quickly, takes good angles in pursuit and shows very good closing burst. Plays with an outstanding motor and sacrifices his body to make plays. He has impressive short-area power for his size and is able to jack running backs off their feet with his initial contact. Very reliable as an open-field tackler. He uses his hands well and does a good job of sifting through traffic. Shows good instincts and closing burst when turned loose as a pass rusher. He displays adequate awareness and range in zone coverage. Also does a great job of covering kicks on special teams.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite height and doesn't have much room left on his frame to get bigger. He displays some stiffness in his hips. He is fast on a straight-line and laterally, but he's not as proficient turning and running. Lacks elite range in coverage and will have trouble matching up one-on-one versus the NFL's quicker running backs out of the backfield. He has a history of durability issues, including shoulder and knee injuries throughout his career.

Overall: Beason arrived at Miami in 2003, appeared in two games (Louisiana Tech, Florida) as a fullback before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, and then received a medical redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2004, he moved to linebacker and saw action in all 12 games (three starts) recording 29 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and one sack. Beason then started 10 contests and played in all 12 (team opened in nickel for two non-starts) at weakside outside linebacker for the 2005 season, registering 66 total tackles including six for loss. In 2006, he played in 12 of 13 games, missed one game with a knee injury, and finished the season with 75 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Beason lacks elite size and he has a little bit of stiffness in his hips. He also comes with some durability baggage. However, he is a powerful, aggressive and fast linebacker with better instincts and toughness than most prospects in the 2007 draft class. Beason projects as a starting "WILL" linebacker in the NFL and he should come off the board between the late-first and early-second round range.



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[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Man I thought for sure it was olson. Looks like some good offensive players will be there in round two.

[pittstang5]

panthers take Jon Beason

[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

ha well todays not a good day for sure things

[MadtownPacker]

Had to step out for a bit. So defense huh? Did anyone predict this guy?

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Olsen to the Bears?

[Rastak]

Eagles take Houston?

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Had to step out for a bit. So defense huh? Did anyone predict this guy?

Nope. Was kind of mad at first, but we will have to wait and see. Hopefully mad the right pick.

[BallHawk]

Olsen could very well end up going to the Saints, who lack a TE.

[CyclonePackFan]

Do the Eagles become homers and go for Posluzny?

[Rastak]

Scouts inc 20-22



20. New York Giants
The pick:Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
Scouts take: Sam Madison and R.W. McQuarters have both lost a step and are now liabilities when left on an island so taking a corner makes sense and the Giants got an excellent one in Ross. He possesses a very good blend of size, speed, instincts and ball skills. If he develops as expected, he'll emerge as a playmaking starter at in the NFL. Don't overlook the impact he should make on special teams because the Giants made Chad Morton a cap casualty and need help in that area. It's also worth noting that Central Michigan OT Joe Staley also would have been an excellent selection.


21. Jacksonville Jaguars
Pick acquired from Denver
The pick:Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Scouts take: Filling the No. 1 need and getting great value is at the pick is all any team could ask for and the Jaguars did just that with this pick. Critics point out that Nelson is somewhat one-dimensional because he isn't big enough to line up in the box or a great run defender but he has great range. His ability to cover so much ground should make him an immediate upgrade over FS Gerald Sensabugh and he gives the Jaguars another playmaker to complement DC Rashean Mathis. In addition, the Jaguars should feel comfortable with this pick because of their familiarity with the player. Jacksonville isn't too far from Gainesville and head coach Jack Del Rio reportedly attended the Gators' Pro Day.


22. Cleveland Browns
Pick acquired from Dallas
The pick: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Scouts take: It looked like Cleveland general manager Phil Savage would have to decide between Joe Thomas, Brady Quinn and Adrian Peterson when he woke up this morning. Now the Browns get two out of three and we're sure he had to give up a lot to get Quinn but teams have had to give up similar value in similar trades. Though most teams would rather not start a rookie quarterback, Quinn has the poise to step in right away and enough confidence to learn from his mistakes along the way. It also helps that the Browns have done an excellent job of improving the offensive line during the offseason since Quinn shouldn't get harassed as much as Charlie Frye did last year.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Eagles take Houston?

Well they two good ones, but who really knows anymore.

[Charles Woodson]

Olsen could very well end up going to the Saints, who lack a TE.

Didnt they get Ernie Johnson? i mean this isnt a solution and they do need one but im thinking they go linebacker with Posl

[Rastak]

Wow, a funky intra-division trade! Dallas get's the Eagles pick.