The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[tallestskinsfanever]

We need the DT from Arkansas and Groves with the next two picks.

[BleedBurgundy]

So, what's everyone's biggest surprise pick so far? I think the Steelers taking Mendenhall has to be up there. Also Sam Baker and Duane Brown...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

So, what's everyone's biggest surprise pick so far? I think the Steelers taking Mendenhall has to be up there. Also Sam Baker and Duane Brown...

I thought the Steelers would go Mendenhall mine was Chris Johnson to the Titans when I thought they would go WR.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I thought the Steelers would go Mendenhall mine was Chris Johnson to the Titans when I thought they would go WR.

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

Probably a case of taking the best player on their board.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

I had them picking Mendenhall cause the Steelers were always at their best when they had a power back to help with the quote unquote speed back and with Mendenhall I thought they would get a power back with little to no ware on the tires so it seemed right with the pick.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

So, what's everyone's biggest surprise pick so far? I think the Steelers taking Mendenhall has to be up there. Also Sam Baker and Duane Brown...

I was kind of surprised at the Tampa move at 20 in the 1st at CB/Talib. I thought they would go after a WR or QB.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I was kind of surprised at the Tampa move at 20 in the 1st at CB/Talib. I thought they would go after a WR or QB.

QB? Don't they have like 5 QBs? I think CB makes sense for Tampa, I mean Ronde Barber is getting old.

Wow, once again the Eagles don't get a WR...who the hell are they going to throw at?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

QB? Don't they have like 5 QBs? I think CB makes sense for Tampa, I mean Ronde Barber is getting old.

Wow, once again the Eagles don't get a WR...who the hell are they going to throw at?

Thats the point they have QB's not sure how many but none are any good. Garcia is old as dirt, Simms is on a short leash and cant stay healthy to say the least. They need a QB they can build the team around or not as far as I'm concerned.

I think most thought they where looking to pick the #1 wide out including myself...but probably not a bad pickup in the long term.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

If we could get Laws and Campbell or Harrison and Campbell I would be estatic and third round Zbikowski or Morgan. This could be potential the best Skins draft in the last decade value wise.

[MTK]

The Steelers got a hell of a back

[MTK]

From ESPN:

Washington couldn't be happier about Thomas slipping, considering no one would have blinked had the Redskins selected him in the first round. Thomas isn't as good at stretching the field as his speed would suggest and he needs to improve his route running. But he has the quickness and athletic ability to continue to improve in those areas. He's also very good creating after catch for a player his size.

Complete analysis

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Eagles go Kelly or Sweed

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Eagles go Kelly or Sweed

Please go Kelly. All of the TO attitude, with half the talent.

[itvnetop]

Top TE Fred Davis is still on the board too.