The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks with the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

I think most people believe that although the draft doesn't have "star power", it is good for solid players in the 2nd & 3rd. We just picked up the top rated WR and got an extra 2nd round pick. We have many needs and need depth at several positions. The FO played this very well.