Pro Draft Guide's Live Draft Day Blog 2008 http://prodraftguide.net/blog/ Coming to you live, we will update constantly on Saturday and Sunday with commentary on the NFL Draft. en Copyright 2008 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:34:15 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Day that will live in Infamy (Day 1 reflections) It's Millen Time!

First, let me address the Detroit Lions. They already have a terrible offensive line. They swap picks, essentially, with Kansas City so the Chiefs can grab OL Branden Albert (a potential top ten pick) and then grab RT Gosder Cherilus? Cherilus is too slow to play LT (protect the QBs blind side) and he may even move over to OG. Now why?

To make matters worse, they pass on LBs like Dan Connor, Tavares Gooden, Cliff Avril, etc. to grab a 4th round prospect named Jordon Dizon. Dizon could be a solid player in the league but he doesn't project to be as good as the aforementioned LBs.

They could have made some wiser decisions.

Taking a page from Millen's book

The Washington Redskins needed a WR. They moved back into the second round and stole Devin Thomas. GREAT VALUE PICK! But, with help needed desperately at DE, OL, LB, and DB... why did they take a sure-fire bust in TE Fred Davis and then WR Malcolm Kelly? They need to redeem themselves drastically tomorrow.

Steals

Pittsburgh came away from day one with the top picks. They had steals in Rashard Mendenhall and Limas Sweed.

Arizona has to be pleased with being able to nab Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Calais Campbell.

Phillip Merling, unbelievably, slid to Miami at the top of the second round. This pick will pay off big time for the 'Phins.

Kansas City getting Glenn Dorsey, than Branden Albert, and then Brandon Flowers. GREAT DAY for the Chiefs.

Mike Jenkins to Dallas, James Hardy to Buffalo, Kenny Phillips to the Giants, DeSean Jackson to the Eagles, and Patrick Lee to the Packers were all great value picks as well.

Trash

What the heck were these team's thinking with these picks?

Carolina and Jonathan Stewart - Hello, Mendenhall is still on the board and Stewart comes from the same tree as DeShaun Foster health-wise.

Detroit Lions - see above.

Washington Redskins - see above.

Baltimore - You need a CB and you draft Ray Rice?

Tennessee - Chris Johnson in the first? A big time reach for a part-time carrier that should compliment LenDale White well.

Day Two Watch List

Mario Manningham, Early Doucet, Marcus Howard, Dan Connor, Justin King, Charles Godfrey, Cliff Avril, and Tavares Gooden will all be good value picks on the second day.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/a_day_that_will_live_in_infamy.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/a_day_that_will_live_in_infamy.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:34:15 -0500 Cutting back As you can tell, I have cut back from the blogging because of the utter madness going on in the first round.

If I projected these picks two weeks ago, I would have been fired.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/cutting_back.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/cutting_back.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:32:12 -0500 "The Detroit Lions select WR DeSean Jackson..." It is a sigh of relief for Lions fans everywhere that they didn't hear that, isn't it?

How about the Kansas City Chiefs making the play for DT Glenn Dorsey and than grabbing OG/T Branden Albert? So far, according to our grading system on both picks, the Chiefs have scored an average of 9/10.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/the_detroit_lions_select_wr_de.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/the_detroit_lions_select_wr_de.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:44:48 -0500 another one liner on the Jonathan Stewart pick How could the Panthers organization approve that pick with Mendenhall still on the board? http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/another_one_liner_on_the_jonat.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/another_one_liner_on_the_jonat.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:35:13 -0500 John Fox will be fired After the 2008 NFL season.

 

Write it down.

 

(I am still shaking my head)

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/john_fox_will_be_fired.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/john_fox_will_be_fired.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:32:04 -0500 6-12 What can I say? Solid picks by all except for New England and Denver.

Jacksonville moved up for Harvey but they could have stayed put and been satisfied with Calais Campbell.

I like Mayo a lot but they didn't get great value with him.

Clady is a typical boom or bust prospect. Ahh, don't like it.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/612.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/612.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:25:30 -0500 Picks 2-5 Reactions 1.2 STL is getting a steal in DE Chris Long. He is my top prospect in this draft.

1.3 ATL gets the guy we called earlier this week. We had this pick solidified and it makes a lot of sense. Ryan is a student of the game and he compares to Peyton Manning in as much as he studies film.

1.4 OAK grabs McFadden. I don't like this pick because OAK could have grabbed Dorsey but heck, does OAK still know what they are doing. They gave DT T. Kelly an uber amount of loot. Run-DMC is one heck of an athlete but he doesn't fill their needs at all.

1.5 KC gets Glenn Dorsey. DT was not a need but this is a GREAT steal for the rebuilding Chiefs.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/picks_25_reactions.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/picks_25_reactions.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:39:41 -0500 With the first overall pick... Miami takes OT Jake Long from Michigan. http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/with_the_first_overall_pick.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/with_the_first_overall_pick.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:55:29 -0500 Too much speculation As usual, I am already getting burnt out. I will be back when the draft starts officially, unless major news breaks between now and then. http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/too_much_speculation.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/too_much_speculation.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:32:21 -0500 Smokescreen again BAL is now refusing the reports that they are trying to move up to 2nd overall. http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/smokescreen_again.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/smokescreen_again.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:29:10 -0500 Update on Rams second overall BAL offered its 8th overall and T. Suggs to the Rams for the 2nd overall.

Atlanta has a plethora of picks. Let's see what happens.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/update_on_rams_second_overall.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/update_on_rams_second_overall.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:28:07 -0500 From Wal-Mart to Ross Dress for Less to the NFL Jack Tatum's nephew... Bobby Tatum.

Check this out. I do not know whether or not I should be in awe of his personal struggle or to laugh out loud. Seriously, with all integrity, I do hope he succeeds and can get drafted at some point on day two of the NFL Draft.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/from_walmart_to_ross_dress_for.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/from_walmart_to_ross_dress_for.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:19:49 -0500 Kiper's Haircut, Blog Rundown How cool is this blog? It is like... totally rad.

Seriously though, how about this?

What the hell is this? It was just sent to my inbox by someone I don't know with the message "You wish you had his haircut."

Anyways, expect a lot of trading today.

I will update with thoughts and such every several picks. I will be taking notes, listening, and looking for more buzz to report to you.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/kipers_haircut_blog_rundown.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/kipers_haircut_blog_rundown.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:16:21 -0500 We reported it first... Thank you... you know who... for coming through.

As our source stated, it has been confirmed by other pundits that OAK is talking trade with NO.

Also, Atlanta may be trying to trade up one spot to two overall so BAL can't take Ryan.

]]> http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/we_reported_it_first.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/we_reported_it_first.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:05:44 -0500 Ozzie Newsome update It is confirmed that Matt Ryan will be on their minds as they attempt to trade up to the 2nd overall spot to grab him. http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/ozzie_newsome_update.html http://prodraftguide.net/blog/2008/04/ozzie_newsome_update.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:59:08 -0500