The official 2008 draft discussion thread

Ruhskins · 04-26-2008, 07:32 PM

As a supporter of the CJ trade, I must say that I'm glad things turned out this way. I really didn't know if any teams were going work with us to trade down, and that picking a WR at 21st would be too much. I wonder if the change in $$ that happens between being picked 21st and being picked 34th is different enough to make someone like Devin Thomas work harder to prove himself.

Well I'm avery happy with three picks in the second rounds, given the talent and our needs I think this fits nicely. I really hope the lack of offense was more from the coaching philosophy rather than the need to an explosive receiver. I do hope that Mix and Thomas can contribute to the offense (and that we don't need to go after oldheads at WR)

GridIron26 · 04-26-2008, 07:33 PM

Matty, check ur pm..

SmootSmack · 04-26-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMSkins

What about DaJuan Morgan at safety instead. I actually like Morgan better than Johnson.

Not a bad choice

itvnetop · 04-26-2008, 07:33 PM

I like Thomas in the 2nd. Excellent trade down.

If we can land Groves in three picks, that would be money.

skinsfan_nn · 04-26-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

How shocking would it be if they took another wideout at #48?

Very. I don't see that happening at all!

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-26-2008, 07:34 PM

I'll be happy with Laws, Groves, or Campbell with our next pick. Hey SS, whatever happened to Carl Nicks? At one point he was projected as a 1st rounder and he's been dropping in most mocks to the late 2nd/third.

JoeRedskin · 04-26-2008, 07:34 PM

I think Jordy is gonna be the best WR of the draft (followed by Thomas of course

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RMSkins · 04-26-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not a bad choice

Thanks Smoot. I would really like to get Morgan at #48 or #51.

tallestskinsfanever · 04-26-2008, 07:35 PM

We need the DT from Arkansas and Groves with the next two picks.

Ruhskins · 04-26-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I worry about bust potential for Thomas too, but there again, kudos to the FO for trading down into the second to minimize the impact if that happens.

I really hope that being projected as a first-rounder and then being selected in the second round gives Thomas a chip on his shoulder to prove that he is a first round caliber.

I must say though, I was surprised everyone stayed away from wideouts in the first round.

BleedBurgundy · 04-26-2008, 07:36 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...

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-26-2008, 07:37 PM

If we could get Laws and Campbell or Harrison and Campbell I would be estatic and third round Zbikowski or Morgan. This could be potential the best Skins draft in the last decade value wise.

MTK · 04-26-2008, 07:38 PM

The Steelers got a hell of a back

Beemnseven · 04-26-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Very. I don't see that happening at all!

Yeah I don't see it either. I just thought with Zorn, maybe he'd like his own set of new receivers -- especially since Moss and Randle El haven't been able to get it together.

But they have to address secondary and O-line, no doubt.

MTK · 04-26-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Very. I don't see that happening at all!

Agreed. We're pretty set now, where else would we put another WR?

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WR Devin Thomas (34)	18	12.00%
TE Fred Davis (48)	95	63.33%
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04-26-2008, 07:32 PM	#466
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,378	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread As a supporter of the CJ trade, I must say that I'm glad things turned out this way. I really didn't know if any teams were going work with us to trade down, and that picking a WR at 21st would be too much. I wonder if the change in $$ that happens between being picked 21st and being picked 34th is different enough to make someone like Devin Thomas work harder to prove himself. Well I'm avery happy with three picks in the second rounds, given the talent and our needs I think this fits nicely. I really hope the lack of offense was more from the coaching philosophy rather than the need to an explosive receiver. I do hope that Mix and Thomas can contribute to the offense (and that we don't need to go after oldheads at WR) __________________ R.I.P. #21

04-26-2008, 07:33 PM	#467
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 37 Posts: 3,593	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread Matty, check ur pm..

04-26-2008, 07:33 PM	#469
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 48 Posts: 3,007	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread I like Thomas in the 2nd. Excellent trade down. If we can land Groves in three picks, that would be money.

04-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#471
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread I'll be happy with Laws, Groves, or Campbell with our next pick. Hey SS, whatever happened to Carl Nicks? At one point he was projected as a 1st rounder and he's been dropping in most mocks to the late 2nd/third.

04-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#472
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread I think Jordy is gonna be the best WR of the draft (followed by Thomas of course ) __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

04-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#474
tallestskinsfanever Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 25	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread We need the DT from Arkansas and Groves with the next two picks.

04-26-2008, 07:36 PM	#476
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread 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... __________________ "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

04-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#477
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 36 Posts: 14,185	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread If we could get Laws and Campbell or Harrison and Campbell I would be estatic and third round Zbikowski or Morgan. This could be potential the best Skins draft in the last decade value wise. __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

04-26-2008, 07:38 PM	#478
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,839	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread The Steelers got a hell of a back __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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