2009 NFL Draft Chat/Discussion

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Hey at least we drafted a TE!!

The fact that we haven't drafted a single offensive lineman is pretty baffling.

I guess it's a sign they are comfortable with the current group.

[Lotus]

Or maybe a reflection of the fact that this is one of the weakest OL drafts in some time.

The merciful news is that it is coming to an end.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I guess it's a sign they are comfortable with the current group.

Just like every other year.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I guess it's a sign they are comfortable with the current group.

The current group (Dockery aside), was pretty miserable down the stretch. I know we had injuries, and those guys will be healthy, but they're still 30+ coming off surgeries. Don't get me wrong, I hope they're correct. But the organization openly said RT is a need.

As far as Tripp's assessment of "hopelessly chasing" an O-lineman... well, taking the best tackle available in the 3rd or 5th wouldn't be "hopelessly chasing." Unless we didn't have anyone graded within 20 or 30 slots of where our pick(s) where slotted, I think we goofed.

And taking that OLB from Nebraska was flat stupid IMO. The kid has only played LB in 9 games EVER! He came to school as a RB and played 3 years at that position until injuries forced a position change. Then he got suspended for ticket scalping. Plus he plays weakside. Stupid.

And now a WR??

[Dirtbag59]

I'm actually liking the pick. Big relatively fast guy that most importantly was actually productive. On top of that NO DURABILITY ISSUES. This is Colt's #1 reciever for the preseason.

[DIRTEE]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

This is Colt's #1 reciever for the preseason.

For some reason I think there's a bit of sarcasm in that comment. I'm ready for the Colt and Marko show!!

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by DIRTEE

For some reason I think there's a bit of sarcasm in that comment. I'm ready for the Colt and Marko show!!

None at all. I'm completely serious. He will be this preseason Maurice Mann except this time he will make the team.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by GMScud

The current group (Dockery aside), was pretty miserable down the stretch. I know we had injuries, and those guys will be healthy, but they're still 30+ coming off surgeries. Don't get me wrong, I hope they're correct. But the organization openly said RT is a need.

As far as Tripp's assessment of "hopelessly chasing" an O-lineman... well, taking the best tackle available in the 3rd or 5th wouldn't be "hopelessly chasing." Unless we didn't have anyone graded within 20 or 30 slots of where our pick(s) where slotted, I think we goofed.

And taking that OLB from Nebraska was flat stupid IMO. The kid has only played LB in 9 games EVER! He came to school as a RB and played 3 years at that position until injuries forced a position change. Then he got suspended for ticket scalping. Plus he plays weakside. Stupid.

And now a WR??

I hope this gets Vinnis fired. I'm so f'ing pissed. No o-line men. NONE! WTF! is this BS.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I hope this gets Vinnis fired. I'm so f'ing pissed. No o-line men. NONE! WTF! is this BS.

But, from their perspective, this offseason they picked up Dockery and Mike Williams (who may or may not make the roster) and it's another year of experience for Heyer and Rinehart.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

But, from their perspective, this offseason they picked up Dockery and Mike Williams (who may or may not make the roster) and it's another year of experience for Heyer and Rinehart.

Perhaps, I'm not so optimistic. I'm stellar that we didn't blow everything for Sanchez. But I have a bad feeling that in or around week 8-9 I'm going to be proven right and I can't stand it. Who get's off on seeing our elderly offensive line get trampled?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Perhaps, I'm not so optimistic. I'm stellar that we didn't blow everything for Sanchez. But I have a bad feeling that in or around week 8-9 I'm going to be proven right and I can't stand it. Who get's off on seeing our elderly offensive line get trampled?

You're the only one that I can think of, sir.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

You're the only one that I can think of, sir.

You're right, I should have made my stick "The AARP Express". Don't call me Sir, I work for a living.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

But, from their perspective, this offseason they picked up Dockery and Mike Williams (who may or may not make the roster) and it's another year of experience for Heyer and Rinehart.

Plus there's always the UDFA crop to sort through.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Plus there's always the UDFA crop to sort through.

True, for those looking at Rashad Jennings, he got picked, but Sheets didn't, who knows.