1. Miami (1-15) The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College The buzz: The Dolphins need a tough, talented leader to get them back to the playoffs. Bill Parcells will not hesitate to select a player like Ryan, who has proven skills and the intangibles necessary to play the game's most important position. 2. St. Louis (3-13) The Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia The buzz: The Rams will focus on both lines early in the draft, and Long would give them an impact defender and the ability to have a flexible front line. x - 3. Atlanta (4-12) The Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU The buzz: The Falcons must totally rebuild on each side of the ball, and Dorsey could be the safest selection of the entire draft. x - 4. Oakland (4-12) The Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas* The buzz: Al Davis rarely passes on a star-caliber prospect despite bigger needs in other areas.. x - 5. Kansas City (4-12) The Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan The buzz: The Chiefs' once-great offensive line has struggled in recent seasons. Long would be a fine addition for a revamped unit. 6. N.Y. Jets (4-12) The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC The buzz: The Jets want to add a playmaker on their front line, and Ellis has been outstanding for USC. 7. New England (From San Francisco (5-11)) The Pick: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State* The buzz: The Patriots are looking for a young impact defender to add to their aging linebacker unit. 8. Baltimore (5-11) The Pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville The buzz: The Ravens want one of the top two quarterbacks and may have to settle for Brohm at this spot. 9. Cincinnati (7-9) The Pick: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami* The buzz: The Bengals defense gives up too many big passes, and Marvin Lewis needs a playmaker at free safety. 10. New Orleans (7-9) The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC The buzz: The Saints defense is not at a playoff-caliber level, and Rivers would quickly help revamp this struggling unit. 11. Buffalo (7-9) The Pick: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma* The buzz: The Bills wants to find a playmaker opposite Lee Evans so their young passers will have more than one option. 12. Denver (7-9) The Pick: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma* The buzz: The Broncos secondary lacks talent and depth. Denver needs to address this unit early and often this April. 13. Carolina (7-9) The Pick: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.* The buzz: The Panthers offensive line would benefit from a top-flight tackle, especially on the left side. 14. Chicago (7-9) The Pick: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami* The buzz: The Bears are looking for help on both lines, though their free agency moves will dictate early draft selections. 15. Detroit (7-9) The Pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College The buzz: The Lions must improve their pass protection in order to be considered legitimate playoff contenders. 16. Arizona (8-8) The Pick: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas* The buzz: The Cardinals secondary needs another top cover man. Talib has the versatility to help in other areas as well. 17. Minnesota (8-8) The Pick: DeSean Jackson, WR, California* The buzz: The Vikings are looking for playmakers at wideout and in the return game, and Jackson could possibly fill both roles. 18. Houston (8-8) The Pick: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois* The buzz: The Texans are looking to add a young feature back to give some balance to this offensive unit. 19. Philadelphia (8-8) The Pick: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida* The buzz: The Eagles want pass rushers to solidify their front seven on defense. Harvey has proven effective against top-flight competition in the Southeastern Conference. 20. Tampa Bay (9-7) The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona The buzz: The Buccaneers are looking to rebuild a playoff-caliber defense, especially at cornerback. 21. Washington (9-7) The Pick: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn The buzz: The Redskins are hoping to draft into the strong defensive end class to find an impact pass rusher for their front four. 22. Dallas (from Cleveland (10-6)) The Pick: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida The buzz: The Cowboys have big problems at receiver and cornerback that could be addressed with two first-round selections. 23. Pittsburgh (10-6) The Pick: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh The buzz: The Steelers will address their offensive line in this draft, and Otah is a tackle who carries a first-round grade. 24. Tennessee (10-6) The Pick: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern Cal The buzz: The Titans could face big defensive line losses in free agency. That makes this position a top priority in the draft. 25. Seattle (10-6) The Pick: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon* The buzz: The Seahawks are searching for a young feature back because Shaun Alexander's production has slipped over recent seasons. 26. Jacksonville (11-5) The Pick: Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky The buzz: The Jaguars are looking to the future at this position, and they like a few prospects in this draft class. 27. San Diego (11-5) The Pick: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina The buzz: The Chargers could surprise here with a fast-rising prospect that fits well into their front three 28. Dallas (13-3) The Pick: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan* The buzz: The Cowboys' receiving corps is thin and aging, and this position should be addressed early this April - possibly with more than one prospect. 29. San Francisco (From Indianapolis (13-3)) The Pick: James Hardy, WR, Indiana* The buzz: The 49ers have neglected their weak receiving corps long enough. San Francisco needs another playmaker to help Alex Smith realize his potential. 30. Green Bay (13-3) The Pick: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas* The buzz: The Packers will look to address their backfield early in this deep class. Jones would give them an impact weapon in several roles. 31. New England (16-0) The Pick: Pick forfeited. The Buzz: No first-round pick because of NFL sanctions following "Spygate" controversy. 32. NY Giants (10-6) The Pick: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy The buzz: The Big Blue defense is in search of another top-flight cover man opposite last year's top pick, Aaron Ross. McKelvin is also a dangerous return man. x - Coin flip at NFL Combine in February will decide exact order * - Underclassman Source: Rivals.com
Rivals should stick to screwing up HS players rankings instead of making fools of themselves predicting the NFL draft.
oh my god that is horrrrrrrible. If the Cowboys pass on Stewart, and Hardy for a worse WR and pass up McKelvin for a worse CB that'll be the end of me.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Feb 5 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rivals should stick to screwing up HS players rankings instead of making fools of themselves predicting the NFL draft.</div> Not that I'm defending rivals, but someone on their premium board posted stats about the projected top 30-ish picks in this year's draft and what they were rated coming out of HS. 80% of them were 4 stars or higher. The star system has it's obvious flaws (ie: if a recruit doesn't send tape in or go to any combines, he gets screwed in the rankings even though he might be a top tier recruit), but for the most part it works.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JCB @ Feb 5 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Feb 5 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rivals should stick to screwing up HS players rankings instead of making fools of themselves predicting the NFL draft.</div> Not that I'm defending rivals, but someone on their premium board posted stats about the projected top 30-ish picks in this year's draft and what they were rated coming out of HS. 80% of them were 4 stars or higher. The star system has it's obvious flaws (ie: if a recruit doesn't send tape in or go to any combines, he gets screwed in the rankings even though he might be a top tier recruit), but for the most part it works. </div> I don't doubt that they can get the top kids relatively correct. It is the 3's and 2's where I believe they screw up too much.
New York needs a cornerback, but that's not their biggest priority heading into this draft. They desperately need a free safety and outside linebacker before they grab another corner.
Keep in mind that Oakland could win the coin flip between the Raiders and the Falcons for the #3 overall pick. If Oakland picks #3, I would really hope that they take Dorsey, given the above selections. If not Dorsey, then could Chris Long fall to them at 3? Every mock seems to think that the Rams will take him at 2.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shapecity @ Feb 5 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1. Miami (1-15) The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College The buzz: The Dolphins need a tough, talented leader to get them back to the playoffs. Bill Parcells will not hesitate to select a player like Ryan, who has proven skills and the intangibles necessary to play the game's most important position.</div> I read that Parcells & Co liked Beck and wanted him to bulk him up and work other physical game related skills. Other than a fishing trip to Alaska w/ Larry Csonka, Beck will be in S Florida for the offseason to improve all aspects of his game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 5 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>oh my god that is horrrrrrrible. If the Cowboys pass on Stewart, and Hardy for a worse WR and pass up McKelvin for a worse CB that'll be the end of me.</div> Mike Jenkins would be a good pick for us. Good news is.... someone of the Mike Jenkins, Leodis McKelvin, Antoine Cason, Dominque Rogers-Cromartie quartet will be available for us at 22. But I agree. Manningham would make me puke.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (o.iatlhawksfan @ Feb 5 2008, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Matt Ryan sucks...what ever happen to Trent Green?</div> Trent Green just got cut.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Vintage @ Feb 9 2008, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 5 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>oh my god that is horrrrrrrible. If the Cowboys pass on Stewart, and Hardy for a worse WR and pass up McKelvin for a worse CB that'll be the end of me.</div> Mike Jenkins would be a good pick for us. Good news is.... someone of the Mike Jenkins, Leodis McKelvin, Antoine Cason, Dominque Rogers-Cromartie quartet will be available for us at 22. But I agree. Manningham would make me puke. </div> That kid from Kansas (Talib ?) seems to be generating a bunch of hype.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (blackadder @ Feb 14 2008, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Vintage @ Feb 9 2008, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 5 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>oh my god that is horrrrrrrible. If the Cowboys pass on Stewart, and Hardy for a worse WR and pass up McKelvin for a worse CB that'll be the end of me.</div> Mike Jenkins would be a good pick for us. Good news is.... someone of the Mike Jenkins, Leodis McKelvin, Antoine Cason, Dominque Rogers-Cromartie quartet will be available for us at 22. But I agree. Manningham would make me puke. </div> That kid from Kansas (Talib ?) seems to be generating a bunch of hype. </div> There is some talk that he might be moved to FS in the NFL.... The combine is really going to make or break him. He has great ball skills. But I am not sure he has the necessary recovery speed or hip movement to play CB well enough at the next level. He might do great in a team that runs a lot of Cover 2 looks. I've seen him going as high as the first CB taken and have seen him projected as a second rounder. The combine will give us a better handle on what kind of prospect he is.
