2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[Fritz]

Matt Millen - Har, har, har! That guy did it again, except this time it's a guy with a history of a soft melon. Since Denver moved up for Cutler, you wonder if it wouldn't have been as easy for Millen to make that trade with Denver, pick up an extra third rounder, and still have his choice of Sims or Bunkley at the #15 spot (Bunkley didn't go til 16, right?).

In any case, you've got to remember that if Millen HAD picked up Leinart or Cutler, there would have been a QB controversy and the Lions would've wrecked both McNown and Leinart or Cutler. That's just the Lions.

Okay...any new rumors on JWalk? I am seriously hoping for a trade to NO for their second this year and maybe a third next year.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Somebody, please wake me up when the Packers pick again. The 1st rd is taking forever.

[falco]

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.

Bretsky, I think we have a ton of seconds available, Thompson is probably looking for more (a first, or a 2nd and 4th, etc). Having so many trading partners probably encourages him... but time is running out to make something happen...I would guess that by the time the patriots make their second round pick we've run out of options.

[motife]

If the Packers don't trade Walker, they are in for a protracted dispute that could last all the way into the second half of the season. Walker needs only to play the final six games of the season to earn his year of credit and become a free agent after the season, so he could possibly sit out the first 10 games.

However, he would be in breach of his contract and the Packers could fine him $6,000 a day and force him to repay a quarter of his $1.3 million option bonus paid in 2003. They also could label him the franchise player at a cost of about $7 million after the season to prevent him from signing with another team in free agency.

[Scott Campbell]

SATURDAY, April 29, 2006, 3:03 p.m.

By Rick Klauer
Thompson on Walker: "This is not going to be a fire sale"

Ted Thompson regarding the possible draft day trade of Javon Walker:

“We’ve received a number of calls over the course of the last three weeks or so and it finally got to a point in the interest level. . . . I don’t know how that’s going to turn out – there’s no way of anticipating.

"There are some teams interested but this is going to be a fair trade for the Green Bay Packers, or Javon is going to be a Green Bay Packer. This is not going to be a fire sale.”

[imscott72]

CRAP THAT PECKERHEAD GRUDEN GRABBED OUR GUY !!

Gruds is prob pissed we signed Woodson...

[MateoInMex]

While I was shocked that JETS fans didn't mind their team picked DA BRICK, I wasn't surprised when they booed Herman Edwards in an ESPN interview.

The Giants follow the Bengals, and it will be all BOOS FOR THE NEXT 15 MINUTES!!

[Rastak]

hmmmm......Joseph DB to bengals....Pompei likes him....


Johnathan Joseph
CB, South Carolina

War Room analysis
Strengths: Is an exciting player with outstanding speed. Is a natural athlete with amazing ability to changes direction. Easily turns and runs with receivers. Is explosive out of cuts. Has tremendous burst and closing ability. Challenges receivers downfield, and will make plays on the ball. Is physical and willing in run support. Is a solid open-field tackler. Can return kicks and punts.

Weaknesses: Has limited experience against elite competition. Needs a lot of coaching. Has poor body control. Tries to make too many plays, and falls victim to play-action fakes, pump fakes and double moves. Must improve his awareness. Durability is a concern.

Bottom line: Joseph recovered from a broken foot in '04 to play well as a senior, his only season as a starter in Division I-A. He has outstanding speed and playmaking ability. He is fearless and should contribute immediately on special teams. He is inexperienced and will need time and coaching to develop but could be a starting cornerback in a couple seasons. Joseph's stock continues to rise. He could move up to be a late first-round pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is physical with good speed and hip movements. Shows good instincts, and plays the ball well. Makes plays. Gets a good jam on receivers. Is willing and able to support the run. Can play man-to-man, and has a feel for zone. Is feisty, competitive and aggressive. Doesn't worry about getting beat. Has limited experience. Was impressive during interviews with team officials.
No. 1 on Pompei's CB rankings

[motife]

The New York football Giants are on the firing line...

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 ….. 24 ….. Cin ….. 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]

Motife, whose mock draft are you showing there?

[Deputy Nutz]

Jonathan Joseph goes to the Bengals

Players that are still available with a first round grade

Deangelo Williams, Rb
Santonio Holmes, WR
Chad Jackson, WR
Leonard Pope, TE
Marcedes Lewis, TE
Winston Justice, OT
Marcus McNeill, OT
Eric Winston, OT
Nick Mangold, C
Gabe Watson, DT
Demeco Ryans, OLB
Jimmy Williams, DB
Ashton Youboty, CB
Daniel Bullocks, S

[Tarlam!]

I say they'll take an OT.

[Fritz]

Crap. Bucs got Joseph. Oh well. There's still lots of talent out there. And JWalk ready for the taking - how about a second from N.O. and a third next year? Then we have two early second round picks.

Man. Not a single wideout taken yet.

[imscott72]

the giants are going to take one of the WR's...Prob Jackson...

[Rastak]

Hey Nutz, does TT pull the trigger on Mangold with the next pick if he is there or does he go WR?