2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[hurleyfan]

Man the Saints want the Jets both 1st's and a 3rd to move up 2 spots. I wouldn't do that if I were them. Way to steep.

It's gonna take more than that. The Saints want 3 1st rounders.

That's a steep price!

[Rastak]

I've been flipping it between ESPN and the NFL Channel, and my wife doesn't like the ESPN broadcast. I came in here to post, and she told me to change the channel back to the NFL Channel. Funny! This is the first draft she's watched with me. She won't last too long.

My wife would be gone already...

[Scott Campbell]

I've been flipping it between ESPN and the NFL Channel, and my wife doesn't like the ESPN broadcast. I came in here to post, and she told me to change the channel back to the NFL Channel. Funny! This is the first draft she's watched with me. She won't last too long.

You didn't give here the remote - did you?

[Bretsky]

BUSH IS AN AIN'T

[CyclonePackFan]

There he went...

[imscott72]

Saints grab Bush...Hmmm maybe a trade later?? Jets fan are pissed!! Lmfao!!

[Partial]

Since Brian Urlacher is the freakish athlete, and Hawk has better combine numbers then him. I'd argue that Hawk is one hell of an athlete.

[Fosco33]

Ziggy, you were right... now everyone's boards are 'back to normal'.

[Rastak]

Albert Dickson/TSN
Overall grade: 8.9
Position rank: 1
225lb bench: 2
NFL comparison:
Marshall Faulk, Rams


REGGIE BUSH MEASURABLES
Height: 5-11 Weight: 202
40-yard dash: 4.33 10-yard dash:
20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle:
Broad jump: 10-9 225-lb. bench: 24
3-cone drill: Vertical jump: 40
Wonderlic: 21 20-yard dash:

KEY * Recently updated Position grade increased Position grade decreased
Reggie Bush
RB, USC

War Room analysis
Inside running: Lacks the bulk to move the pile but still is effective running between the tackles. Uses great body control, quickness, elite speed and superior vision to recognize the hole and burst through the smallest crease. Is more powerful than size would indicate, and has room to add bulk. Grade: 8.4.

Outside running: Is a home-run threat every time he touches the ball. Is elusive and will bounce outside or hit the cutback lane as soon as he reaches the second level. Can shake linebackers or bounce off tacklers who don't get squared up on him. Is nearly impossible to tackle in the open field, and possesses the speed to outrun the fastest defensive backs. Grade: 8.9.

Blocking: Lacks ideal size and has limited experience in pass protection. Will struggle early in career in this facet. Shows adequate awareness against the blitz but must show better technique to get set and deliver a pop on the blitzer. Must improve leverage when taking on defensive linemen. Grade: 7.9.

Hands/routes: Is the best receiver in the running back class. Is adept at recognizing coverages. Gets open quickly, catches passes at full speed and is a dangerous runner after the catch. Is dangerous out of the slot or on the outside, and can run all the NFL routes. Can catch passes over his shoulder. Creates mismatches out of the backfield against linebackers. Grade: 9.0.

Durability: Lack of ideal size and a shoulder injury in his junior season that required arthroscopic surgery raise concerns about whether he can be an every-down back with 25-plus carries per game. Never carried the load at Southern California, sharing carries with LenDale White. Grade: 8.0.

Bottom line: Bush is the best athlete and most dangerous weapon in the draft. The team that drafts Bush will game plan to get him 30 touches per game -- running, receiving and returning kicks. He is at his best when moved around in the formation, getting him the ball in the open field. He is a franchise-caliber player whose talents will dictate the scheme and the type of personnel added to complement his skills. Bush should be the No. 1 overall pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is a special player with a remarkable combination of quickness, elusiveness, explosion, vision and instincts. Plays at a different speed from everyone else. Runs with abandon. Changes direction without stopping or gathering himself. Has great balance. Is almost impossible to take down in open field. Brings the complete package as a graceful runner in the Gale Sayers mold. Doesn't have ideal size and has not proved he can carry the load but plays bigger than he is. Punishes defenders at times. Makes something from nothing. Has outstanding hands and could even play wide receiver. Pass blocking is not a strength.
No. 1 on Pompei's RB rankings

[imscott72]

I've been flipping it between ESPN and the NFL Channel, and my wife doesn't like the ESPN broadcast. I came in here to post, and she told me to change the channel back to the NFL Channel. Funny! This is the first draft she's watched with me. She won't last too long.

LOL, mine is watching too. As soon as the Pack picks she'll be gone. Prob before that even...

[Fosco33]

NFL Network reported before that Young will be next. SO, announce the pick!

[hurleyfan]

OK Tenn, grab Young and let's move on!

[Scott Campbell]

Will the Titans screw up and take Young?

[Deputy Nutz]

everything is straightened out.

Davis
Ferguson
Hawk

That is who the Packers will have to select from.

Ferguson may be off the board if the Titans take Leinart, and the Jet will then most likely take D'Brickshaw.

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man alive why did the texans pass on Reggie Bush? They may regret that.