The official 2008 draft discussion thread


EARTHQUAKE2689
04-26-2008, 08:39 PM
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.

MTK
04-26-2008, 08:40 PM
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 (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/insider/news/story?id=3369383)

SKINSnCANES
04-26-2008, 08:41 PM
Agreed. We're pretty set now, where else would we put another WR?

id rather have el and moss in the slots and bigger guys on the outside. could be a young potent influx of guys in that position

EARTHQUAKE2689
04-26-2008, 08:43 PM
Eagles go Kelly or Sweed

BleedBurgundy
04-26-2008, 08:43 PM
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.

itvnetop
04-26-2008, 08:43 PM
Top TE Fred Davis is still on the board too.

BleedBurgundy
04-26-2008, 08:44 PM
Eagles go Kelly or Sweed

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

MTK
04-26-2008, 08:44 PM
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.

skinsfan_nn
04-26-2008, 08:45 PM
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.

EARTHQUAKE2689
04-26-2008, 08:45 PM
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.

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