The official 2008 draft discussion thread

itvnetop · 04-26-2008, 08:54 PM

If I didn't watch Fred Davis play for four years, I would be confused like all of you guys. He's 6'4, 245... he caught everything for SC this season with a bunch of frosh wideouts. He blocks like nobody's business.

I was thinking the Seahawks would have grabbed him in the first instead of the Purdue guy... but Zorn knew what was up.

Trust me, they can use both BFD and Cooley in this offense. We're helping Cambell out immediately with this pick. Best player available.

bertoskins2 · 04-26-2008, 08:54 PM

now lets get campbell

BleedBurgundy · 04-26-2008, 08:55 PM

1. Fred Davis, Southern California
Height: 6-3 Weight: 255
College stats: 26 starts, 117 receptions, 13 TDs
Vital numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash

Davis was the premiere tight end during the season, and looked like a complete player at the Senior Bowl. A former wide receiver who lived in the weight room until he was able to get 33 reps on the bench press test. His 40-yard times disappointed clubs, who expected a high 4.5 from him. Some teams believe he really is a 4.7-type athlete and that scares teams when it comes to presenting a vertical threat down the field, which has become a primary condition for a great draft grade. His game tapes indicate he can present a deep threat. Davis is a very solid route runner with fine body control near the sideline or reaching back for a bad pass over the middle. Davis should perform in pro football like L.J. Smith or Chris Cooley. Draft projection: Round 2.

SmootSmack · 04-26-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Are we planning on going two TE's this year? Or is Cooley moving back to H-back? SS, what were those off the field issues you alluded to earlier regarding Campbell? Gotta wonder what the heck is up with this pick.

I don't know what the issues are, just heard rumors there were some. Still wouldn't be surprised or upset if he's our next pick. But man who knows now

Beemnseven · 04-26-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bertoskins2

we will really concentrate on our passing game. fred davis is a beast

But so is Chris Cooley. I don't get this pick at all.

What's next? A punter?

SKINSnCANES · 04-26-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

Y'all are sleepin!

This guy is money... y'all just don't know it yet.

Fight On Trojan Skins!

its supposed to be SKINSnCANES , not SKINSnCONDOMS, heh

just kidding

two TEs sets?!?!?1

our redzone threat!??!

JWsleep · 04-26-2008, 08:56 PM

As XXVI said, this is about west coast. Weapons for JC.

RMSkins · 04-26-2008, 08:56 PM

If we don't go defense with #51, then I have lost all faith in Snyder/Cerrato/Zorn.

skinsfan_nn · 04-26-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

QB? Don't they have like 5 QBs? I think CB makes sense for Tampa, I mean Ronde Barber is getting old.

Wow, once again the Eagles don't get a WR...who the hell are they going to throw at?

Thats the point they have QB's not sure how many but none are any good. Garcia is old as dirt, Simms is on a short leash and cant stay healthy to say the least. They need a QB they can build the team around or not as far as I'm concerned.

I think most thought they where looking to pick the #1 wide out including myself...but probably not a bad pickup in the long term.

bertoskins2 · 04-26-2008, 08:57 PM

yes that was it two terrific TE plus devn will open up long ball to santana. I just hope that we find blockers tomorrow. now its calais time

Swarley · 04-26-2008, 08:57 PM

ummm... well we definitely shouldnt have any redzone problems now!

MTK · 04-26-2008, 08:57 PM

Well we certainly have addressed the passing game... now let's get a OL or DL with this next pick

SKINSnCANES · 04-26-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

If I didn't watch Fred Davis play for four years, I would be confused like all of you guys. He's 6'4, 245... he caught everything for SC this season with a bunch of frosh wideouts. He blocks like nobody's business.

I was thinking the Seahawks would have grabbed him in the first instead of the Purdue guy... but Zorn knew what was up.

Trust me, they can use both BFD and Cooley in this offense. We're helping Cambell out immediately with this pick. Best player available.

sounds good, red zone threat, mauler for portis to run behind. and go help the defense covering our two te sets in the red zone

Poppa P · 04-26-2008, 08:58 PM

yes!! lets get some D help!

Gtothearry · 04-26-2008, 08:58 PM

I hope Davis will be converted to FB. I'd much rather have him back there then Sellers.

View Poll Results: WTF Pick of Day One
WR Devin Thomas (34)	18	12.00%
TE Fred Davis (48)	95	63.33%
WR Malcolm Kelly (51)	37	24.67%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

04-26-2008, 08:54 PM	#526
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread If I didn't watch Fred Davis play for four years, I would be confused like all of you guys. He's 6'4, 245... he caught everything for SC this season with a bunch of frosh wideouts. He blocks like nobody's business. I was thinking the Seahawks would have grabbed him in the first instead of the Purdue guy... but Zorn knew what was up. Trust me, they can use both BFD and Cooley in this offense. We're helping Cambell out immediately with this pick. Best player available.

04-26-2008, 08:54 PM	#527
bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 260	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread now lets get campbell

04-26-2008, 08:55 PM	#528
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread 1. Fred Davis, Southern California Height: 6-3 Weight: 255 College stats: 26 starts, 117 receptions, 13 TDs Vital numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash Davis was the premiere tight end during the season, and looked like a complete player at the Senior Bowl. A former wide receiver who lived in the weight room until he was able to get 33 reps on the bench press test. His 40-yard times disappointed clubs, who expected a high 4.5 from him. Some teams believe he really is a 4.7-type athlete and that scares teams when it comes to presenting a vertical threat down the field, which has become a primary condition for a great draft grade. His game tapes indicate he can present a deep threat. Davis is a very solid route runner with fine body control near the sideline or reaching back for a bad pass over the middle. Davis should perform in pro football like L.J. Smith or Chris Cooley. Draft projection: Round 2. __________________ "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

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JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,714	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread As XXVI said, this is about west coast. Weapons for JC. __________________ Hail from Houston!

04-26-2008, 08:56 PM	#533
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread If we don't go defense with #51, then I have lost all faith in Snyder/Cerrato/Zorn.

04-26-2008, 08:57 PM	#535
bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 260	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread yes that was it two terrific TE plus devn will open up long ball to santana. I just hope that we find blockers tomorrow. now its calais time

04-26-2008, 08:57 PM	#536
Swarley The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 35 Posts: 1,092	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread ummm... well we definitely shouldnt have any redzone problems now!

04-26-2008, 08:57 PM	#537
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread Well we certainly have addressed the passing game... now let's get a OL or DL with this next pick __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-26-2008, 08:58 PM	#539
Poppa P Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread yes!! lets get some D help!

04-26-2008, 08:58 PM	#540
Gtothearry The Starter Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,525	Re: The official 2008 draft discussion thread I hope Davis will be converted to FB. I'd much rather have him back there then Sellers.

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