2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[Guiness]

R Edwards eh? Doesn't he play a lot like KGB? That wouldn't be a bad thing for Minn.

Ok, I'm going out to roll my lawn. Be back in an hour.

[Fritz]

If that's true you're one happy dick!

[packrulz]

There goes Elvis Dumervil, I'd like to grab a DE yet too.

[Rastak]

Vikes take a DE......interesting...



Ray Edwards
DE, Purdue

War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good size and quickness. Explodes at the point of attack. Rolls hips to create leverage against larger opponents. Despite lean frame, can contain outside runs and plays with wide enough base to hold up at the point of attack. Beats most offensive tackles with a great first step. Uses long frame to create separation. Shows fluid pass-rush moves to keep opponents off-balance. Uses speed to set up bull rush, which has steadily improved. Takes good angles in pursuit. Shows the speed to chase down plays from the backside. Is a good open-field tackler.

Weaknesses: Must bulk up. Sometimes plays upright, becoming vulnerable against the run. Tends to fire off the snap out of control when anticipating passes, and gets caught out of position if the play is a run. Must improve at dissecting plays. Is slow to find the ball. Uses athleticism to compensate for mental mistakes. Doesn't always hustle in pursuit.

Bottom line: Edwards, a junior, surprised some with his decision to turn pro because he regressed after a breakout sophomore season. His combination of size and speed make him attractive as a 4-3 end or 3-4 outside linebacker, but he must work hard to mature into a complete NFL end. His physical attributes and upside should earn him a mid- to late-Round 2 pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Has a nice combination of size and athleticism. Is one of the better speed rushers in the draft. Has the body control to work the edge. Had a really good workout. Doesn't always find the ball. Must add some moves. Is not stout against the run. Didn't get along with his coaches. Scouts wonder if he's competitive enough.
No. 14 on Pompei's DE rankings

[OS PA]

Vikings get Ray Edwards =(

[Guiness]

Will Minny make it to the mike??????

Inquiring minds want to know.



Gawd that never gets tired

[OS PA]

No Rb's drafted. A little surprising there. Whose the best kicker out there?

Gostowski is gone, he's the only Impact Kicker I can see getting drafted, we'll bring in a couple UDFA's.

[swede]

Spitz looks like the biggest tard that I've ever seen in football...



tyler

Wow. That kinda looks like my dick with a wig.

[imscott72]

No Rb's drafted. A little surprising there. Whose the best kicker out there?

[OS PA]

I can't decide what's funnier - what you wrote or Spitz's picture. He looks like Sam from Lord of the Rings.

Damn! Good call.

You've got to love that he's from Alaska though. I can just see him at a playoff game in January, being one of the guys with no shirt on, except he'd be on teh field!

I can't wait for him to say "Frozen Turndra? This ain't no stinkin' frozen tundra!"

Colledge is from Alaska, Spitz is from Florida, in January Spitz'll be wearing a parka under his pads. =).

[Guiness]

Cory Bofield. I mean Barry Cofield. Drafted where John McCargo should've went. (sorry, still can't get over that pick)

[KYPack]

mike stock is looking to move will blackmon back to db. "a physical bump and run corner" were his exact words in the press conference

That's probably the best move.

He's a LONG way from beiong an NFL reciever and might get killed learning that job.

Reserve and/ or Nickle corner & ST will be just fine for his rookie year.

[Guiness]

I can't decide what's funnier - what you wrote or Spitz's picture. He looks like Sam from Lord of the Rings.

Damn! Good call.

You've got to love that he's from Alaska though. I can just see him at a playoff game in January, being one of the guys with no shirt on, except he'd be on teh field!

I can't wait for him to say "Frozen Turndra? This ain't no stinkin' frozen tundra!"

[Tarlam!]

I'll just keep sticking my neck out and say, TT is building a special ST UNIT. He is gonna needs some of these guys. Young, hungry and will to get killed....

[Bretsky]

The more I read about Rodgers, the more I'm puzzled by the pick. Looks like a HUGE project to me.

tyler

I think that's the point of all these picks. Ted doesn't see that many ready made players, so he's throwing as many picks up there as he can to see who sticks.

Tampa Bay just drafted a very good "ready made" prospect. TT seems to prefer long range wild care prospects over the ready made players. Maybe the wild cards turn out better 2-4 years from now. It's his game and we have to show the blind faith for him.