2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[CyclonePackFan]

Addai to the Colts, figured that one too..

[Bretsky]

Joseph Addai; I picked that this morning for Indy

[Deputy Nutz]

Addai goes to the Colts

The Lendale drop is on!

[Rastak]

I think the Jets really wanted the Goper Chump or DeAngelo Williams. Without the drug test they may have went for Lendale White.

Speaking of, what if Lendale White is the best on the board ? I'd stay away.

Why didn;t they grab the Badger chump Bretski?

[OS PA]

Great pick, Joseph Addai! It's kind of funny to see Lendale White plummet.

This has been a pretty crazy draft from 10-32. I can't wait to watch the second 1st round =).

[Bretsky]

Crap, the RB's went fast. Calhoun and Lendale White are probably the next two to go.

[Scott Campbell]

Is it me, or does it seem like there aren't that many reaches so far in this draft?

[Rastak]

Joseph Addai
RB, LSU

War Room analysis
Inside running: Is a decisive runner who sees the hole and hits it with a burst. Is tough and will drop shoulder to deliver a blow. Runs low with awareness and vision. Lacks ideal size for short-yardage or goal-line situations but has the frame to add bulk. Can bounce off defenders at the second level and uses excellent footwork and body control to fall forward.

Outside running: Shows change-of-direction skills, locates the cutback lanes and gets outside. Is not elusive but can break open-field tackles. Has elite speed to be a home-run threat.

Blocking: Is a better blocker than size would indicate. Shows awareness in pass protection. Recognizes and picks up the blitz well. Shows good technique and gains leverage at the point of attack. Works hard to sustain blocks. Is not afraid to mix it up with defensive linemen.

Hands/routes: Is one of the better receivers in this running back class. Is a natural -- snatches passes at full speed, tucks the ball quickly and is dangerous after the catch. Runs precise routes, recognizes coverage and gets open quickly. Creates mismatches against linebackers, and is effective lining up from the slot.

Durability: Was a workhorse in '05 and showed little signs of wearing down even with a nagging ankle injury. Has had multiple knee injuries, including ACL surgery in '03, but was healthy the past two seasons. Must add bulk to carry a big load.

Bottom line: Addai is coming off an outstanding senior season that answered a lot of questions. He has speed and the frame to add bulk, and he is a tough runner with home run speed. His versatility -- aided by the many roles he played before becoming the feature back -- helped scouts see him as a complete back. He is an inside and outside threat, an outstanding receiver and a capable blocker who can contribute on special teams. If not for the top-heavy class of junior running backs, Addai might have been a late-Round 1 pick. As it stands, he figures to be drafted early-to-middle of the second round.

Dan Pompei analysis
Runs violently as a big, fast and physical back. Has burst through the hole. Follows blocks well. Makes sharp cuts. Can make defenders miss or run them over. Can catch the ball. Needs to improve technique in pass protection. Was part of a rotation in college, so scouts wonder if he can carry the ball 25 times a game and is subsequently underrated. Is a little stiff as a runner. Works hard and is tough.
No. 2 on Pompei's RB rankings

[Bretsky]

I think the Jets really wanted the Goper Chump or DeAngelo Williams. Without the drug test they may have went for Lendale White.

Speaking of, what if Lendale White is the best on the board ? I'd stay away.

Why didn;t they grab the Badger chump Bretski?

There were no Badger chumps worth of being drafted this high.

[Tarlam!]

Could Winston Justice play Guard??

[motife]

31 is Seattle. Denver was trying to trade for this pick to pass on to Green Bay to get Javon Walker.

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 ….. 25 ….. Pit ….. Santonio Holmes WR
17 ….. 17 ….. Min ….. Chad Greenway OLB
18 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Jimmy Williams CB
19 ….. 27 ….. Car ….. Deangelo Williams RB
20 ….. 8 ….. Buf ….. 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 ….. 29 ….. NYJ ….. 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 ….. 28 ….. Jax ….. 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
45 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Demetrius Williams WR
46 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. D'Qwell Jackson ILB
47 ….. 30 ….. Ind ….. Joseph Addai RB
48 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Anthony Fasano TE
49 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Rocky McIntosh OLB
50 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Max Jean-Gilles OG
52 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Rodrique Wright DT
53 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Thomas Howard OLB
54 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Daniel Bullocks S
55 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Cedric Griffin CB
56 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Kellen Clemens QB
57 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Darnell Bing S
58 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Maurice Stovall WR
59 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Abdul Hodge ILB
60 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Deuce Lutui OG
61 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Ko Simpson S
62 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Andrew Whitworth OT
63 ….. 26 ….. Buf ….. John McCargo DT

[Joemailman]

Is it me, or does it seem like there aren't that many reaches so far in this draft?

Just Buffalo (Twice)

[motife]

Chad Jackson was supposedly moving up everybody's draft boards.

[Bretsky]

Could Winston Justice play Guard??

I really don't think he could in a zone blocking scheme. If Jimmy Williams and Chad Jackson are gone, the best players left for GB could actually be other LB's. Still a lot of good LB prospects out there, and remember we really only have two quality starters and Ben Taylor, who was not wanted by many in FA.

[Bossman641]

What if Chad Jackson is still there? Walker or no Walker, I really want this guy.

I sorta want TT to trade down though. Abdul Hodge in the mid 2nd would be nice.