The official 2008 draft discussion thread

Beemnseven · 04-26-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

If I didn't watch Fred Davis play for four years, I would be confused like all of you guys. He's 6'4, 245... he caught everything for SC this season with a bunch of frosh wideouts. He blocks like nobody's business.

I was thinking the Seahawks would have grabbed him in the first instead of the Purdue guy... but Zorn knew what was up.

Trust me, they can use both BFD and Cooley in this offense. We're helping Cambell out immediately with this pick. Best player available.

Okay, it's great that Fred Davis is a beast, but this would be like taking a running back who's also a beast. There's only one football on any given play.

Blocking tight ends can be found anywhere, even in undrafted free agency.

This was a bonehead pick given all the needs we have elsewhere.

Strike one for Vinny.

bertoskins2 · 04-26-2008, 07:54 PM

now lets get campbell

BleedBurgundy · 04-26-2008, 07:55 PM

1. Fred Davis, Southern California
Height: 6-3 Weight: 255
College stats: 26 starts, 117 receptions, 13 TDs
Vital numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash

Davis was the premiere tight end during the season, and looked like a complete player at the Senior Bowl. A former wide receiver who lived in the weight room until he was able to get 33 reps on the bench press test. His 40-yard times disappointed clubs, who expected a high 4.5 from him. Some teams believe he really is a 4.7-type athlete and that scares teams when it comes to presenting a vertical threat down the field, which has become a primary condition for a great draft grade. His game tapes indicate he can present a deep threat. Davis is a very solid route runner with fine body control near the sideline or reaching back for a bad pass over the middle. Davis should perform in pro football like L.J. Smith or Chris Cooley. Draft projection: Round 2.

JWsleep · 04-26-2008, 07:56 PM

As XXVI said, this is about west coast. Weapons for JC.

XXVI · 04-26-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JWsleep

As XXVI said, this is about west coast. Weapons for JC.

Thank you, finally some recognition.

RMSkins · 04-26-2008, 07:56 PM

If we don't go defense with #51, then I have lost all faith in Snyder/Cerrato/Zorn.

Poppa P · 04-26-2008, 07:58 PM

yes!! lets get some D help!

BleedBurgundy · 04-26-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RMSkins

If we don't go defense with #51, then I have lost all faith in Snyder/Cerrato/Zorn.

Might be a little premature.

Cards just picked Campbell. I'd really like us to take Connor at ILB. Take over for Fletcher next year...

bertoskins2 · 04-26-2008, 07:57 PM

yes that was it two terrific TE plus devn will open up long ball to santana. I just hope that we find blockers tomorrow. now its calais time

Swarley · 04-26-2008, 07:57 PM

ummm... well we definitely shouldnt have any redzone problems now!

MTK · 04-26-2008, 07:57 PM

Well we certainly have addressed the passing game... now let's get a OL or DL with this next pick

SmootSmack · 04-26-2008, 07:58 PM

Campbell to Arizona

EXoffender · 04-26-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Campbell to Arizona

Why not us? Marcus Harrison maybe at 51?

EXoffender · 04-26-2008, 07:58 PM

TE wasn't a need. I thought Tyler Ecker was coming along well. I guess we couldn't have drafted another WR. This will have to grow on me.

SKINSnCANES · 04-26-2008, 07:59 PM

damn damn damn damn damn, why didnt we take campbell first!!!!! ugh!!!

View Poll Results: WTF Pick of Day One
WR Devin Thomas (34)	18	12.00%
TE Fred Davis (48)	95	63.33%
WR Malcolm Kelly (51)	37	24.67%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

04-26-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 52 Posts: 260	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread now lets get campbell

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BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread 1. Fred Davis, Southern California Height: 6-3 Weight: 255 College stats: 26 starts, 117 receptions, 13 TDs Vital numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash Davis was the premiere tight end during the season, and looked like a complete player at the Senior Bowl. A former wide receiver who lived in the weight room until he was able to get 33 reps on the bench press test. His 40-yard times disappointed clubs, who expected a high 4.5 from him. Some teams believe he really is a 4.7-type athlete and that scares teams when it comes to presenting a vertical threat down the field, which has become a primary condition for a great draft grade. His game tapes indicate he can present a deep threat. Davis is a very solid route runner with fine body control near the sideline or reaching back for a bad pass over the middle. Davis should perform in pro football like L.J. Smith or Chris Cooley. Draft projection: Round 2. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

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JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 57 Posts: 4,719	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread As XXVI said, this is about west coast. Weapons for JC. __________________ Hail from Houston!

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RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,066	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread If we don't go defense with #51, then I have lost all faith in Snyder/Cerrato/Zorn.

04-26-2008, 07:58 PM	#7
Poppa P Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread yes!! lets get some D help!

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bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 52 Posts: 260	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread yes that was it two terrific TE plus devn will open up long ball to santana. I just hope that we find blockers tomorrow. now its calais time

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Swarley The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 37 Posts: 1,092	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread ummm... well we definitely shouldnt have any redzone problems now!

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MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread Well we certainly have addressed the passing game... now let's get a OL or DL with this next pick __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread Campbell to Arizona __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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EXoffender The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 1,046	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread TE wasn't a need. I thought Tyler Ecker was coming along well. I guess we couldn't have drafted another WR. This will have to grow on me.

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SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,455	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread damn damn damn damn damn, why didnt we take campbell first!!!!! ugh!!! __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

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