The official 2008 draft discussion thread

May I remind everyone who's concerned about us not getting help along the lines...

THE DRAFT IS NOT OVER.

We have a 3rd and a 4th rounder, rounds where you can typically find very talented guards. Jumping all over the front office at this point is borderline idiotic. Wait until the draft is over.

Devin Thomas played junior collage football before playing two season for the Spartans. What that tells me he is hungry and wants to play. Plus the kind of numbers he put up last year were not good but exceptional.

The draft is a crapshoot but Thomas is a good pick in the 2nd round.

And some argue that he doesn't have much experience. But you know what his college career is just like...Chad Johnson. And say what you will about CJ off the field, I don't know that we'd have a problem with his on-field production.

I think if you look at the picks in the context of last year's production and not perceived needs, they absolutely make sense.

As it's been mentioned here already, our red-zone offense was putrid (sp) last year. Horrible. Morever, we were deep into the season before we saw a touchdown from a wideout? No way we can keep up with the likes of the Giants and the Cowboys this year if we struggle like that again. So from that perspective the picks make a lot of sense.

May I remind everyone who's concerned about us not getting help along the lines...

THE DRAFT IS NOT OVER.

We have a 3rd and a 4th rounder, rounds where you can typically find very talented guards. Jumping all over the front office at this point is borderline idiotic. Wait until the draft is over.

Definitely too early to panic.

I have to say I liked the buckshot approach. My favorite pick was the TE Davis. Tomorrow we have to draft on the LINE O or D I really don't care and after that some linebackers.

Let's get the polls up. Grade each pick!

Anyone who thinks they can predict with any confidence these young wr's translation or transition to the nfl is a joker.

On defense you have to figure, London Fletcher is one of the most durable guys in the league and arguably had his best season as a pro last year. While the defense could use some depth and a big DE coming off the edge to compliment Carter, I'm okay with some depth being added in the later rounds.

I think the key on defense is getting back both Carlos Rogers and Rocky Mac. I'm not sure what the time table is there, but it's possible the FO feels like they'll be ready to sooner than what's being reported.

Hey Im new to this board. Really interesting posts. I really like all our picks today. I think that its hard to judge a pick based on whether we already have someone great in that position since situations occur (injuries). Davis is an animal and I really believe that the two receivers in time can be at least solid contributors. But I guess time will tell.

I think if you look at the picks in the context of last year's production and not perceived needs, they absolutely make sense.

As it's been mentioned here already, our red-zone offense was putrid (sp) last year. Horrible. Morever, we were deep into the season before we saw a touchdown from a wideout? No way we can keep up with the likes of the Giants and the Cowboys this year if we struggle like that again. So from that perspective the picks make a lot of sense.

very good point, and I completely agree:goodjob: