2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[MateoInMex]

Sorry this has nothing to do with the draft...

But the Milwaukee Brewers are giving the Cubs are serious beat down!!!!!!

6 HR's 2 by Prince Fielder, JJ Hardy just knocked out a 2-run shot!!

10-0!!! Oh yea, MUH MAN BILL HALL blasted one over the wall into the legendary "BACHELOR FRUITY MARGARITA DRINKING YUPPIE SECTION"!!!

[motife]

The Trade Watch: More On Javon Walker
By: Patriots Insider Staff
Date: Apr 29, 2006

Reports have been flying around that the Patriots were trying to become serious players in the Javon Walker negotiations between the Packers and the Broncos. New England, in the market for a replacement for the departed David Givens, is looking at possibly using some of their Draft picks to acquire the Green Bay veteran. The Packers are believed to be asking for a first round pick, and it's unclear if the Patriots have enough to offer should Green Bay lower the demands slightly.


Thursday, a report on ESPN broke the news that negotiations for Walker were between the Packers, the Saints and the Broncos with Philadelphia, Miami, Kansas City and New England listed as possibilities as well. Then on local Boston Radio, the report gained momentum with Michael Smith telling the listeners that New England was working on trying to get into the mix.

Walker reportedly flew to New Orleans on Thursday, then on to Denver for a Friday visit/physical. The negotiations between Denver and Green Bay stalled, while Walker remained in Colorado. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, citing an NFL source, reported late Friday that no deal for Walker had been reached, and that discussions with the Saints broke down when the Packers demanded that New Orleans include WR Donte Stallworth

Late yesterday it became evident that the Broncos were trying to complete the trade before allow Walker to board a plane. The Green Bay Press Gazette reported that Walker was still in Denver yesterday afternoon, while other reports surfaced indicated that Walker was headed to Foxborough for a visit.

Late Friday night Tom Curran of the Providence Journal reported that the Patriots had Walker in for a visit and a physical The Boston Herald is reporting similar news this morning.

So where does that leave the Patriots in the loop?

According to Curran, the team may not have enough firepower to complete the deal. Sources in Green Bay have indicated that Thompson is unlikely to lower his demand for Walker unless other picks or players are included beyond a second round Draft pick that Denver is offering. Denver has receiver Ashlie Lelie on the table as part of the deal, but Green Bay reportedly isn't interested in Lelie, so Denver needs another partner.

New England, looking to swing the deal for Walker could conceivably offer another player, such as Bethel Johnson to try to entice Green Bay into accepting less than a first-round pick for Walker, but it is not likely they would go for that if Lelie wasn't enough to satisfy their demand.

Philadelphia is still interested, and could remain a major player if compensation can be worked out. The Draft could be the final catalyst for completing a deal. Teams tend to become more anxious to complete a deal, as their turn on the clock gets closer. While Denver remains the consensus favorite toe land Walker, anything is possible when the Draft is underway. Those who recall Mike Ditka's obsession with Ricky Williams in New Orleans know the kind of heights some teams will go to acquire the player they want.

[Tarlam!]

He was surprised, he thought we'd go VD. He and his family were secretly hoping he'd come to us.

He's real excited. He's looking forward to getting to Green Bay tonight.

Unfortunately the commentary box wasn't very good...

[Scott Campbell]

SATURDAY, April 29, 2006, 2:27 p.m.

By Cliff Christl
Did the Lions blow it again?

Matt Millen has been on the job for five years in Detroit and still doesn't have a quarterback. But he passed on both Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler.

Considering that Millen has done nothing but invest in the passing game in the first round of past drafts, it would have been a risk, not to mention an embarrassment, for him to draft another quarterback No. 1. But without one, the Lions aren't going anywhere.

[dr.tedGM]

It is time to get a deal done for Javon. I would take a second right now.

[imscott72]

Well there goes Joseph....

[Sparkey]

fuckin buccs

[Deputy Nutz]

Davin Joseph is off the board went to tampa bay

[Tarlam!]

Too bad, they picked our guard.

[Rastak]

Harvey, no OG for Packers.......oops, I mean elite....


Davin Joseph
G, Oklahoma

War Room analysis
Run blocking: Has adequate bulk and average height. Plays with great leverage and body control. Finishes blocks. Has a mean streak. Consistently hits moving targets on the linebacker level. Must improve footwork but moves swiftly in open field. Grade: 7.4

Pass blocking: Is aggressive. Shows natural knee bend and slides smoothly into sets. Lacks a massive frame but has long arms. Mirrors and slides well with pass rushers. Must improve blitz recognition. Grade: 7.4

Initial quickness: Shows outstanding initial quickness. Rarely loses a one-on-one matchup. Gets good leverage quickly after the snap. Grade: 7.7

Strength: Is powerful and well built. Has a wide body but doesn't have a massive frame. Excels at knocking back defenders with hand punch. Grade: 7.5

Mobility: Shows great mobility and good lateral movement. Is smooth; moves well in open field. Pulls and traps well to reach linebackers. Grade: 7.6

Bottom line: Joseph, a hardworking lineman, continues to improve. He is fundamentally strong and should start as a rookie. He could be the first guard drafted and projects to be an early second-round selection with first-round potential.

Dan Pompei analysis
Played left tackle in college, but is built more like a guard. Is smart, nasty and tough. Is versatile. Picks up stunts and blitzes well. Uses hands well. Maintains separation from defenders. Plays with a good base. Can run block and pass protect equally well. Has long arms and big hands. Doesn't bend well at the knees. No. 2 on Pompei's OG rankings

[Bretsky]

CRAP THAT PECKERHEAD GRUDEN GRABBED OUR GUY !!

[Bossman641]

SATURDAY, April 29, 2006, 2:25 p.m.

By Tom Silverstein
No deal for Walker on the table

Contrary to an earlier report from NFL.com's Gil Brandt, an NFL source has told the Journal Sentinel that no trade currently exists between the Packers and Broncos regarding Javon Walker.

Does anyone else think that Walker will eventually end up back with us? I know many want to get rid of him but I really want him back. Ted has handled this the best way possible. You tell Walker, "OK we'll let you seek a trade but if you're really as good as you think you are then some team should be willing to give up a first for you, right?"

My dream scenario: TT lets Walker shop himself around. Walker finds that teams aren't willing to give him a big payday up front and or give up a 1st rounder. TT promises Walker that halfway through the year he will give Walker if he proves himself. Walker comes back and puts up huge numbers. Everyone is happy.

[motife]

Cincinatti is up..

rk ….. #.. ….. NFL ….. Name
1 ….. 2 ….. N.O. ….. Reggie Bush RB
2 ….. 1 ….. Hou ….. Mario Williams DE
3 ….. 4 ….. NYJ ….. D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT
4 ….. 10 ….. AZ ….. Matt Leinart QB
5 ….. 5 ….. GB ….. AJ Hawk OLB
6 ….. 6 ….. SF ….. Vernon Davis TE
7 ….. 3 ….. Ten ….. Vincent Young QB
8 ….. 7 ….. Oak ….. Michael Huff CB
9 ….. 14 ….. Phi ….. Brodrick Bunkley DT
10 ….. 12 ….. Bal ….. Haloti Ngata DT
11 ….. 11 ….. Den ….. Jay Cutler QB
12 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Winston Justice OT
13 ….. 13 ….. Cle ….. Kamerion Wimbley DE
14 ….. 9 ….. Det ….. Ernie Sims OLB
15 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Chad Jackson WR
16 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Santonio Holmes WR
17 ….. 17 ….. Min ….. Chad Greenway OLB
18 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Jimmy Williams CB
19 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Deangelo Williams RB
20 ….. 8 ….. Buff ….. Donte Whitner S
21 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Johnathan Joseph CB
22 ….. 22 ….. SF ….. Manny Lawson DE
23 ….. 19 ….. SD ….. Antonio Cromartie CB
24 ….. 21 ….. NE ….. Laurence Maroney RB
25 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Nick Mangold OC
26 ….. 15 ….. Stl ….. Tye Hill CB
27 ….. 16 ….. Mia ….. Jason Allen S
28 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Ashton Youboty CB
29 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. LenDale White RB
30 ….. 18 ….. Dal ….. Bobby Carpenter OLB
31 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Sinorice Moss WR
32 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Kelly Jennings CB
33 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Mathias Kiwanuka DE
34 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Marcus McNeill OT
35 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Marcedes Lewis TE
36 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Richard Marshall CB
37 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Darryl Tapp DE
38 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Eric Winston OT
39 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Leonard Pope TE
40 ….. 20 ….. KC ….. Tamba Hali DE
41 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Gabriel Watson DT
42 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. DeMeco Ryans OLB
43 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Claude Wroten DT
44 ….. 23 ….. TB ….. Davin Joseph OG

[falco]

It is time to get a deal done for Javon. I would take a second right now.

I think we're in a spot to get a lot more if TT plays things right...we should know by the end of the day.

[Bretsky]

It is time to get a deal done for Javon. I would take a second right now.

Agree, but nothing lower. We don't "have" to trade JW; my guess is teams are trying to lowball us with 3rd being the top offer.