2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[Rastak]

Wow, ripping on Cromartie.

This dude will be a stud. And he isn't stupid, came out and got picked #19....lots o money

[mngolf19]

I don't like any of the WR's in this draft. Moss might be good for special teams, but I wouldn't draft any of them before 3rd. Of course someone will though. hint hint

[Homer Jay]

With Leinart going to Arizona has Denny Green officially said that "Leinart was #1 on our draft board and we can't believe he was still available." Back in Minnesota it didn't matter who they drafted, he just couldn't believe that player was still there. That included the great Dimitrius Underwood at #29 in 1999. This time he may actually close to right.

[mngolf19]

Wow, ripping on Cromartie.

This dude will be a stud. And he isn't stupid, came out and got picked #19....lots o money

He's not stupid for coming out, but ESPN making him sound like a project and a reach. Greenway looking better for Vikes all the time.

[Deputy Nutz]

REACH!!!!!

[imscott72]

Darn Hali is gone...Figured he would be..

[Rastak]

Tamba Hali
DE, Penn State

War Room analysis
Strengths: Is explosive and built well with a low center of gravity. Shows good burst, and gets off the snap quickly. Plays with pop, and uses upper-body strength to avoid getting engulfed by offensive tackles. Holds his ground at the point of attack on the edge. Is a relentless pass rusher with double moves. Can blow up plays and quickly reach the quarterback. Has a nose for the ball in pursuit. Sheds blocks quickly, and makes the tackle.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal height and elite speed. Isn't powerful enough to bull rush. Is a bit slow to transition to pass rush after play-action fakes. Must learn to use hands better and expand pass-rush repertoire.

Bottom line: Despite limited size, Hali is a complete end who is accomplished at both defending the run and rushing the passer. He impressed coaches during Senior Bowl week, registering two sacks in the game. Though Hali might not post freakish workout numbers, he still should be drafted no later than the early second round.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is a crafty, determined pass rusher who relies on quickness and ability to redirect. Plays with strength and leverage. Intensity may be his best trait. Uses his hands well. Is not a speed rusher. Instincts are questionable. Gets hung up on blocks at times, and can be overpowered. Sometimes gets pushed around against the run. Maximizes his ability. Disappears in some games. Did not have a great workout.
No. 4 on Pompei's DE rankings

[Deputy Nutz]

Kansas City takes Hali.

[mngolf19]

With Leinart going to Arizona has Denny Green officially said that "Leinart was #1 on our draft board and we can't believe he was still available." Back in Minnesota it didn't matter who they drafted, he just couldn't believe that player was still there. That included the great Dimitrius Underwood at #29 in 1999. This time he may actually close to right.

Denny is a good personnel guy, but sucks as a coach. And never says anything bad about his choices or decisions. He is full of crap.

[Bossman641]

i actually thought Hali was going to drop farther, but Herm Edwards was said to be very high on him.

[Rastak]

You guys see that piece on Hali? I remember that civil war in Liberia (from tv and papers and a friend from Ghana). Nasty stuff. Good for him.

[falco]

i actually thought Hali was going to drop farther, but Herm Edwards was said to be very high on him.

Packers should trade Walker and our 2nd for him ASAP...Hali is gonna be great.

[imscott72]

i actually thought Hali was going to drop farther, but Herm Edwards was said to be very high on him.

Packers should trade Walker and our 2nd for him ASAP...Hali is gonna be great.

Walker and our 2nd? Way way too much....

[falco]

i actually thought Hali was going to drop farther, but Herm Edwards was said to be very high on him.

Packers should trade Walker and our 2nd for him ASAP...Hali is gonna be great.

Walker and our 2nd? Way way too much....

Maybe, maybe not. Either way I'm being facetious, obviously he's out of the picture now. I just really wish we could have nabbed him.

[motife]

New England on the clock...

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 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. Manny Lawson DE
23 ….. 19 ….. SD ….. Antonio Cromartie CB
24 ….. ---- ….. ---- ….. 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