The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[Soup's Uncle]

Originally Posted by XXVI

Call me crazy, but we may just offer Moss and next years first for CJ? Any takers?

I was thinking the exact same thing...make it happen Vinny!

[XXVI]

Originally Posted by Soup's Uncle

I was thinking the exact same thing...make it happen Vinny!

HTTR


QB - Jason Campbell
RB - Clinton Portis/Ladell Betts
TE - Fred Davis
TE/HBack - Chris Cooley
WR - Devin Thomas
WR - Malcolm Kelly
WR - Chad Johnson

OMFG SB SB SB SB!!!

[SKINSnCANES]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Bingo. This team hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard over the past few seasons. As you said, only here and there has this offense looked somewhat efficient.

Plus, it's a passing league now. Look at the Colts last year: they have Harrison, Wayne, and Dallas Clark, and they take Anthony Gonzales with their first pick.

We need more options, we need to score more touchdowns, and Moss and Randle El by themselves just don't cut it.

For what it's worth, Mel Kiper just listed Washington as a Day One "Winner".

and the Patriots added Stallworth, traded for Wes Welker, and then traded picks for Randy Moss...and they had just drafted Bethel Johnson, and Ben Watson... all they have to show is 75 TDs last year...

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

and the Patriots added Stallworth, traded for Wes Welker, and then traded picks for Randy Moss...and they had just drafted Bethel Johnson, and Ben Watson... all they have to show is 75 TDs last year...

Yes. When in doubt, ask yourself, what would the Patriots and Colts do?

[budw38]

Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

and the Patriots added Stallworth, traded for Wes Welker, and then traded picks for Randy Moss...and they had just drafted Bethel Johnson, and Ben Watson... all they have to show is 75 TDs last year...

Good , we should get 60 tds this year . Rumor has it that a few teams took Kelly off their draft boards < knee's > . I have a friend in Houston that had mentioned that a few weeks ago . NFL Draftcountdown.com has that on the scouting report for M. Kelly .

[jsarno]

I'm still trying to figure out this TE we drafted...WHY? We could have had Campbell right? Or did I miss something??

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I'm still trying to figure out this TE we drafted...WHY? We could have had Campbell right? Or did I miss something??

Don't forget Calais Campbell only benched 13 reps @ 225 in the combine and ran poorly. His ex-DL coach is also on staff, so same as us not getting Hackett, I'm going to trust an ex-coach of a player knowing something if the guy is not brought in and he would've filled a need.

[SKINSnCANES]

great video of the two TE sets run in green bay.

I think running with two TEs is awesome, and great for Madden.

I gotta believe Zorn either 1) Doesnt like ARE and MOSS as anything more than slot receivers or 2) ARE is fine in the slot, Moss is been hurt and getting older...by the time these two develop we'l need receivers anyways.

[mooby]

My only question is how are we gonna get the ball to all these "ballers" if the o-line is injured? To me the o and d lines are more important than skill positions, you make sure you are solid up front before you start upgrading your skill positions. I do trust the front office to try and shore us up on the lines though tomorrow, the only way I will truly believe that we are nuts is if we don't bring in anyone tomorrow to give us depth on the lines. Our front office can't be that stupid though. Look on the bright side though, if our o-line is healthy then our offense will be looking pretty damn good.

[12thMan]

Funny how people are forgetting our defense finished number 8 last year, and our offense struggled big time.

I don't care how good your defense is, if you can't score more than 20 points a game, you aint going far my friend.

[12thMan]

Still love the Davis pick. Hahaha

[jsarno]

Alright guys, I need good reasons why we took this TE. Here is his scouting report from ESPN:
There were concerns about Davis' ability to stretch the field before the combine, and his slow 40 time backed up what we saw on film. He isn't an overwhelming in-line blocker, either, but he does a good job getting in position and he fights to sustain his blocks. In addition, he has the athletic ability, big hands and long arms to emerge as a reliable possession receiver.

I admittedly know nothing about this guy / pick, but my initial reaction is that we screwed the perverbial pooch. Please give me reasons to get on board with this.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Alright guys, I need good reasons why we took this TE. Here is his scouting report from ESPN:
There were concerns about Davis' ability to stretch the field before the combine, and his slow 40 time backed up what we saw on film. He isn't an overwhelming in-line blocker, either, but he does a good job getting in position and he fights to sustain his blocks. In addition, he has the athletic ability, big hands and long arms to emerge as a reliable possession receiver.

I admittedly know nothing about this guy / pick, but my initial reaction is that we screwed the perverbial pooch. Please give me reasons to get on board with this.

48. Washington Redskins
The pick: Fred Davis, TE, USC

How he fits: Based on the offensive scheme Jim Zorn will run, the two-tight end packages will be key. Davis will allow the Redskins to move TE Chris Cooley all over and create mismatches on offense. There were no other quality tight ends on the roster and Davis fills this need for Washington. `

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

48. Washington Redskins
The pick: Fred Davis, TE, USC

How he fits: Based on the offensive scheme Jim Zorn will run, the two-tight end packages will be key. Davis will allow the Redskins to move TE Chris Cooley all over and create mismatches on offense. There were no other quality tight ends on the roster and Davis fills this need for Washington. `

That would be nice...Cooley did seem to disappear a little too often last year, and he creates way too many problems to be lost.

[jsarno]

Seriously...there is no one that thinks Davis is good pick here????