Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Bretsky]

Not getting Moss sure changes my attitude about the Jones pick. He seems like a guy that you get to be a slot receiver. We need the big vertical threat.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN NOT GETTING MOSS ????

IF WE DON'T LAND HIM I'M REVERTING BACK TO MY ROUND TWO COMMENTS

[Lynx4Ben]

Breaking News: Moss to Pats

Now we can fire TT.

[Rastak]

Day 2 begins!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Any 6'4" receivers with deep speed left? Oh well! I wanted Moss for the right price, but it wasn't life or death like it appears it was to some posters.


We need playmakers, TE, OT, and CB. Let's roll.

[Lynx4Ben]

It wasn't life or death, it was more like 10-6 or 4-12.

[Rastak]

Any 6'4" receivers with deep speed left? Oh well! I wanted Moss for the right price, but it wasn't life or death like it appears it was to some posters.


We need playmakers, TE, OT, and CB. Let's roll.

No kidding, I'm worried about gbpackfan.....

[HarveyWallbangers]

It wasn't life or death, it was more like 10-6 or 4-12.

To me, it was more like 8-8/9-7 or 10-6.

[Rastak]

It wasn't life or death, it was more like 10-6 or 4-12.

To me, it was more like 8-8/9-7 or 10-6.

LOL, Washington just said the Los Angeles Raiders!

[Rastak]

Michael Bush
RB | (6'1", 243, 4.6) | LOUISVILLE

Scouts Grade: 74



Strengths: A big, powerful and fast prospect with premier running back potential in the NFL. He possesses great straight-line speed and agility for his size. He shows good initial burst but also displays patience as a runner. His vision is excellent and he does a very good job of changing direction in the backfield in order to hit the developing backside hole. Great feet for his size. When he runs with adequate pad-level he can run through defenders. He also has enough speed to consistently turn the corner as an outside runner. He's a versatile athlete that was recruited to play quarterback out of high school. He possesses good athleticism and hand-eye coordination. He looks smooth when catching the ball out of the backfield. Shows reliable hands and flashes the ability to pluck the ball on the run, as well as away from his body. He has experience working out of the slot and split out wide. Is an outstanding route-runner for a running back, especially for his size. He has ideal size and strength to handle blocking responsibility at the next level. Also shows willingness in blitz pickup.

Weaknesses: Durability is now a pressing concern following season-ending broken leg injury as a senior. He also missed two games (Rutgers, Syracuse) due to injury in 2005. He possesses great speed for his size, but he's not going to run away from NFL defenders as frequently as he does at the collegiate level. He lacks ideal elusiveness and will struggle to make defenders miss as frequently in space at the next level. Runs too high at times. Needs to show more consistent pad-level and also needs to add a better stiff-arm move to his repertoire. Conditioning and stamina can improve. Can use some technique work as a blocker. Has the tools to be outstanding in this facet but needs to refine angles and show more consistent leverage at the point of attack.

Overall: Bush arrived at Louisville in 2003, played in all 13 (four starts) as a true freshman, and carried 81 times for 503 yards (6.2 average), scored six touchdowns, and caught 17 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. In 2004, Bush played in all 12 games (three starts) and rushed for 743 yards on 132 carries (5.6 average) with seven touchdowns and added 11 receptions for 155 yards. Bush also threw a 48-yard touchdown pass versus TCU. In 2005, Bush started eight of the 10 contests he played in and missed two games with a foot injury. He rushed 205 times for a Big East-high 1,143 yards (5.6 average), and set a Louisville school record for rushing touchdowns with 23 earning first team All-Big East honors (coaches). He also made 21 receptions for 253 yards and one touchdown. Bush broke his leg in the 2006 season opener after carrying 17 times for 128 yards and three touchdowns and was forced to miss the remainder of the year.
Bush underwent a second surgical procedure in March of 2007 to remove the initial rod and insert a new rod into his injured left leg. The most recent surgery will require at least two months of rehabilitation, which obviously means Bush enters draft-weekend having failed to workout for NFL teams. Prior to the injury, Bush was considered the top senior running back in this year's class heading into the 2006 season. Now, with concerns regarding his short-term and long-term durability, as well as his eating habits, Bush is in danger of freefalling out of Day 1 entirely.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Thanks for another day of Scouts Ras, my Insider ran out.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Mike Bush

Good back in the right system.

[Rastak]

Thanks for another day of Scouts Ras, my Insider ran out.

NP....not a bad pick by the Raiders.....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Thanks for another day of Scouts Ras, my Insider ran out.

Mine too.

[MJZiggy]

Thanks for another day of Scouts Ras, my Insider ran out.

My Insider never existed.

[Scott Campbell]

Michael Bush
RB | (6'1", 243, 4.6) | LOUISVILLE

Scouts Grade: 74

Hey Ras, can you repost the Harrell bio? I'd go find it myself, but geez - 117 pages????