2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[Sparkey]

Lendale White might be there in the 2nd.

The Los Angeles Daily News reports that former USC running back tested positive during an NFL-administered drug test, citing multiple unnamed sources.

"(The NFL) ain't worried about it," White said on Friday. "The issue's been addressed."

Although the Daily News cites several sources who claim that the positive test occurred at the February scouting combine, White's name wasn't on the list that was circulated to teams on or about April 21. The only two players listed on that, um, list were LSU defensive tackle Claude Wroten and Missouri State kicker Jon Scifres.

Indeed, information regarding the positive results at the combine typically isn't disseminated the day before the draft.

"If it's out, it's got to be a combine test," a source with knowledge of NFL drug testing told the Daily News. "Some teams also give their own tests but those are at individual workouts and no one releases those."

Regardless of when the sample was collected, White is officially scuh-rewed.

White showed up for his pro day on April 2 and engaged in no activities beyond the 225-pound bench, in which he threw up an abysmal 15 reps.

Strike one.

He later disclosed that he has a torn hamstring, as diagnosed by a chiropractor. Though it was suggested in some media reports that White would get confirmation from a medical doctor with a specialty regarding hamstring injuries, confirmation never came.

Strike two.

Positive drug test?

Caught looking. Strike three.

The only question now is whether White takes his medicine like a man -- or whether he throws the bat at someone.

[Rastak]

So much for my hopes to get both Ohio State Backers.

Bretsky, I was thinking the same thing for the Pack. And also I could see the Vikes going with both Iowa LB's and taking Hodge.

Absolutely. I'm 100% for it.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

SATURDAY, April 29, 2006, 2:05 p.m.

Linebackers coach Winston Moss said that probably will be the toughest transition for Hawk. He has little experience in man-to-man coverage.

Exactly why you dont draft a LB like Hawk with the 5th overall pick. If you do, then your GM stinks.

[Tarlam!]

So much for my hopes to get both Ohio State Backers.

What about Schlegel? Could he move outside?

Prolly get him in the 6th.

[Deputy Nutz]

Hawk
Sims
Wimbely
Greenway
Carpenter.

Five outside linebackers are off the board.

[Scott Campbell]

SATURDAY, April 29, 2006, 2:08 p.m.

By Cliff Christl
Promotion for Manning

For now, second-year veteran Roy Manning is No. 1 on the Green Bay Packers' depth at strong-side linebacker, according to linebackers coach Winston Moss. The Packers also will start out with A.J. Hawk playing on the weak side and Nick Barnett remaining in the middle.

[Tarlam!]

I am really disappointed about our compensatory picks. I was hoping for at least a 4th, more like a 3rd.

[Deputy Nutz]

Chargers take Cromartie from FSU

[Rastak]

Good pick by the Chargers....man I did want this guy b ut Minnesota needed an OLB much more....



Antonio Cromartie
CB, Florida State

War Room analysis
Strengths: Has excellent speed. Consistently uses his height, long arms and athleticism to easily jam and redirect receivers. Shows good footwork and fluid hip movement in man-to-man coverage. Shows outstanding instincts. Outjumps receivers, and uses strong hands to challenge for passes. Contributes well in run support. Has played wide receiver and could return kicks.

Weaknesses: Relies too much on pure talent; must improve technique. Is slow to recognize routes in zone coverage; must learn to better anticipate routes. Gets turned around by receivers, and struggles to find the ball after recovering. Has durability concerns; tore a knee ligament in July of '05 and did not play last season.

Bottom line: Cromartie is big, talented and has track speed. He was a sure first-round pick before last summer's knee injury. Despite missing the '05 season, he gave up his senior year of eligibility -- against Florida State coach Bobby Bowden's advice -- and a chance to add experience and prove his health. Cromartie is a boom-or-bust prospect. If 100 percent, he can become an NFL playmaker. If his knee is sound, Cromartie could move into the first round.

Dan Pompei analysis
Sat out the '05 season with a torn ACL and has only one college start. Has the size, speed and athleticism of fellow FSU alum Deion Sanders. Has long arms. Has an outstanding pre-draft workout -- one of the best ever by a cornerback. Shows tremendous ball skills. Plays bump-and-run coverage better than off-coverage. Is an explosive tackler. Plays high, and shows a ragged backpedal. Is a little stiff in hip movements. Has a lot to learn. If he had stayed in school for senior year, could have been a top-five pick. Is somewhat of an unknown.
No. 3 on Pompei's CB rankings

[Deputy Nutz]

4 guys from the Seminole defense have already gone in the first round.

[Bossman641]

Anybody else a little surprised that Chad Jackson hasn't gone yet? I'm getting the feeling that there's gonna be a run on offensive players (DeAngelo, Maroney, Jackson, Holmes) right before our second round pick comes up.

[imscott72]

Anybody else a little surprised that Chad Jackson hasn't gone yet? I'm getting the feeling that there's gonna be a run on offensive players (DeAngelo, Maroney, Jackson, Holmes) right before our second round pick comes up.

I agree..We'll just miss out on some of these guys..Wouldnt it be great if Jackson snuck thru??

[Rastak]

Anybody else a little surprised that Chad Jackson hasn't gone yet? I'm getting the feeling that there's gonna be a run on offensive players (DeAngelo, Maroney, Jackson, Holmes) right before our second round pick comes up.

Good qustion....shoudl Green Bay trade up and grab a WR like Jackson or Moss? Maybe one will fall to round two........

[mngolf19]

Wow, ripping on Cromartie.

[Deputy Nutz]

I guarantee the Packers dont take Moss.