Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[RashanGary]

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

HW is the only guy I can think of that liked him. HW's board had him in the early 20's I think.

[Charles Woodson]

SO who do you guys want in the 2nd?

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

SO who do you guys want in the 2nd?

RICE or some how if Olsen is there.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Does it really matter who we hope for.


Thompson will pick somebody nobody is expecting, but there's a good chance the guy will work out.

[Rastak]

Cowboys take Spencer......


Anthony Spencer
DE | (6'2", 261, 4.7) | PURDUE

Scouts Grade: 91


Strengths: An explosive up-the-field player. Displays very good first-step quickness and top-end speed. Also possesses closing burst to turn the corner as a perimeter pass rusher in the NFL. His motor never stopped running as a senior and it seems that the "light finally came on" in terms of his technique and recognition skills. He plays the run hard and will give great effort pursuing from the backside. Displays good strength for his size. He shows good catch-up speed and is a powerful hitter.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size; somewhat on the shorter side with just adequate bulk. Might struggle to get off of blocks as quickly versus bigger NFL lineman. He is quick and fast, but he doesn't possess great change-of-direction skills. He needs to continue to improve his array of pass rush moves. He will overextend at times and will take himself out of some running plays, as a result. He shows stiffness in his hips and will be limited in terms of dropping into coverage in the NFL.

Overall: Spencer arrived at Purdue in 2002 and was redshirted. In 2003 as a redshirt freshman, he tore some foot ligaments during spring practice which limited him early on but he then saw action in 10 of 13 games as a reserve defensive end and on special teams, posting six total tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss. Spencer won a starting spot for all 12 contests in 2004 and recorded 33 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. In 2005, he once again started every game (11) for Purdue and registered 23 tackles including 7.5 for loss, three sacks, one fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles. In 14 games during the 2006 season, Spencer made 93 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, five forced fumbles, blocked one kick, and was named to the All-Big Ten First Team.
Spencer turned in a monster season as a senior in 2006. In fact, very few prospects improved their stock as much as Spencer did over the course of the last year. After combining for 17.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks through his first three seasons, Spencer notched 26.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks as a senior. While some consider him a 'tweener defensive end/outside linebacker, we're not convinced he's athletic enough to play linebacker in the NFL. His best fit most likely will be as a 4-3 defensive end in a one-gap scheme similar to the Colts'. Regardless, Spencer should come off the board late in the first or early in the second round.



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[BallHawk]

SO who do you guys want in the 2nd?

Pittman
Irons
Jarrett, Rice, Meachem (If he somehow drops.)

[MadtownPacker]

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

HW is the only guy I can think of that liked him. HW's board had him in the early 20's I think.

Really? I think I like the idea of more defense also. DLine is what got the bears to the SB. Get pressure, get turnovers. TT should just trade for Moss, draft a TE, a RB and spend the rest on D.

[BallHawk]

Thompson will pick somebody nobody is expecting, but there's a good chance the guy will work out.

The way TT's picks have worked out, when the commish says the name of a guy I have never heard of, I will cheer and jump for joy.

[Charles Woodson]

SO who do you guys want in the 2nd?

Pittman
Irons
Jarrett, Rice, Meachem (If he somehow drops.)

Yea im in the same boat. Would love Ethier pittman, rice, meachum...

[Bretsky]

Saints ?

Houston or Branch ?

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Also I would love Weedle. (more defense )

[Charles Woodson]

Saints ?

Houston or Branch ?

i think its houston or Olsen

[Rastak]

Saints ?

Houston or Branch ?

i think its houston or Olsen

Yup.

[Rastak]

Scouts inc 23-25



23. Kansas City Chiefs
The pick: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
Scouts take: Wonders never cease. It seems like Kansas City's top need the past five seasons has been receiver and they haven't taken one since they drafted Sylvester Morris in 2000. The hope is Bowe pans out and there's reason to be optimistic. He has outstanding size, he catches the ball well and he makes fluid cuts so he clearly has the potential to develop into a reliable possession receiver. Though he doesn't have elite speed and he isn't going to run by defensive backs, he is big and fast enough to make the occasional play downfield so he can stretch defenses vertically. With the Larry Johnson expected back and Bowe taking advantage of TE Tony Gonzalez keeping the safeties of the field, this offense should be even more productive than is was last year despite the likely departure of Trent Green.


24. New England Patriots
Pick acquired from Seattle
The pick: Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami
Scouts take: New England has a reputation for not drafting players with character concerns. And with new commissioner Roger Goodell trying to clean up the league by getting tougher with players, we didn't expect them to draft Meriweather. The Patriots take Meriweather who could be seen trying to stomp on players during the now infamous Miami-Florida International brawl. But the truth is this organization has taking risks on the past. The reason they haven't been as criticized as some other teams is the players they bring in buy into the team philosophy and stay out of trouble. Don't be surprised to see the same thing happen here. New England's veterans should bring him into the fold and the fact that he should see plenty of playing time should help. The reason he should see the field so much is durability concerns surrounding the starters and he is too talented to keep on the sidelines. Meriweather has excellent instincts, he shows great range and he is an effective open field tackler

[hurleyfan]

Ok Gang,
just getting in...

Justin Harrell ??