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Wow, Vikes traded down 3 spots........
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vikings trade down to atlanta"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince LombardiComment
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Originally posted by mngolf19
Either guy works for me ...I wonder what they got for moving down.....Comment
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Leonard might make it to 47, just seems like that'd be a Thompson draft pick."I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince LombardiComment
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Shoot, Houston is still there, that would be a good pick....Comment
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San Diego gave Chicago a great deal. I can't say that I'm happy about that. They gave up their 2nd, a 3rd this year, a 3rd next year, and another pick for that 2nd round pick. I like Weddle, but that can't grade very well on the pick value chart."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
Yea, no kidding....Comment
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41 to 44 is only a 30 points difference. Maybe an extra sixth?Originally posted by Rastak</delurk>Comment
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Originally posted by Rastak
reminds me so much of Carrol it's scary
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince LombardiComment
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Holy Crap!! that sounds awfullOriginally posted by HarveyWallbangersFormerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Oakland hasn't take a WR. Are they keeping Moss?I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard CohenComment
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Originally posted by Lurker64
Sounds about right...Comment
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got your man rastak, they took houstonFormerly known as nbarnett56Comment
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Houston to ATL......
Chris Houston
CB | (5'9", 185, 4.32) | ARKANSAS
Scouts Grade: 90 Selected by: Atlanta Falcons
Round: 2
Pick (Overall): 9(41)
Strengths: Is strong for his size and possesses excellent straight-line speed. Is physical in coverage and has consistently proven capable of matching up one-on-one versus bigger receivers. Does a fine job in press-man coverage; he possesses good upper-body power with long arms. Displays very smooth hips and the speed to turn-and-run with most receivers vertically. Also shows good closing burst when coming forward and knocks down a lot of quick throws underneath. He has very good leaping ability and can challenge for the jump ball.
Weaknesses: He has room to improve in terms of his recognition. He will open his hips too late at times and too early at other times. He lacks ideal ball skills and knocks down some passes he should intercept. Doesn't show as much interest in run support as he should. He is satisfied to let his teammates make plays versus the run instead of going out of his way to get involved. He's more physical in coverage than he is in run support. He needs to do a better job of getting off blocks and with his pursuit angles. Misses too many open-field tackles.
Overall: Houston arrived at Arkansas in 2003 and was redshirted. In 2004, he played in eight of 11 games (four starts), missed two games due to an ankle injury, and recorded 21 total tackles including 2.5 for loss, one pass defended, and scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. Houston saw action in all 11 games in 2005 (started the final nine filling in for an injured starter) amassing 20 total tackles, one tackle for loss, eight passes defended, and one forced fumble. In 2006, he started all 14 contests finishing the year with 45 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions for 129 yards (one touchdown), 13 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles gaining All-SEC recognition.
Houston is a fast-rising prospect that bolted after his outstanding junior season. While it was his first as a fulltime starter, Houston did play in 33 games with 27 starts during his three-year career at Arkansas. He has room to improve in terms of his ability zone-coverage skills and as an open-field tackler. However, he possesses a very good combination of speed, strength and athletic ability. He is an instinctive and tough cover corner that held his own in man-to-man coverage versus top-flight wide receivers in 2006 (USC's Dwayne Jarrett, Tennessee's Robert Meachem and LSU's Dwayne Bowe). But he also showed his weaknesses in a forgettable matchup versus South Carolina's Sidney Rice. Regardless, Houston projects as a late first round or early second round pick in a weak 2007 cornerback class.
* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.Comment
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Ditka must be working as a draft consultant for them.Originally posted by GregJenningssigpicComment
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