The 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[azur_dog]

Originally Posted by Afro

Oh I forgot about Jake Long, hes the 3rd guy in my boat lol
Mcfadden, Gholston, and Long really the only 3 players I dont like in this draft.. Long has Robert Gallery written all over him. The Big-10 OTs have high bust factors.
I think Chris Long is a definent though, so is Glenn Dorsey if he stays healthy and Sedrick Ellis.

Dude seriously are you just out to disagree with me?lol Glenn Dorsey should be a beast, not sure about Ellis though, he might take a year or two to break through like Mario Williams. Biggest bust this year for me, every QB that goes in the first round. Not impressed by this years QB class.

[pa99fighter]

imo Matt Ryan will be a special player in the NFL if he ends up with the Ravens. Flacco is a tweener for me idk if he'll be good or not. Brohm has the talent to do good on the next level. using a 4th on Dennis Dixon to me seems like the biggest little risk major reward in this draft

[mattc25]

.....well I`m a jags fan and we pick 26th,we need DE OR DT......but I don`t think they will get good value @ 26 with those positions. I would like to see them move up or move down depending on the situation.....or take best talent available @ the spot they pick.
My top five players would be 1. Chris long
2. Darren Mcfadden
3. Glenn Dorsey
4. Jake Long
5. Matt Ryan

I really don`t like Gholston and am not sure about Jake Long,big ten is just so overrated.

[Macgyver]

Dolphins make tackle Long top pick in draft with five-year deal

Dolphins make tackle Long top pick in draft with five-year deal
NFL.com Wire Reports

After weeks of speculation, the Miami Dolphins made their intentions with the top pick in the NFL Draft known.

Miami general manager Jeff Ireland made the announcement from a team press conference, along with Long and head coach Tony Sparano.

"I'm very excited and honored to be able to be a part of the Miami Dolphins and this organization," Long said. "I want to thank my agents and the Miami Dolphins for getting this deal done so now I can just concentrate on football."

The Dolphins have been in negotiations with the representatives for Long, discussing contract parameters while attempting to keep their intentions with the top pick hidden.

"Jake was our guy from the beginning," said Ireland. "I don't make it a habit of telling you what's on our board, but he was on top of the board from the beginning. … There wasn't a whole lot of debate. We all felt comfortable with the player."

The draft will be the first in Miami for the regime led by executive VP of football operations Bill Parcells, Ireland and Sparano after the Dolphins went 1-15 last year. Miami has nine picks, including four of the first 64.

The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Long was a two-time All-American and a three-time Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. He started 40 games during his college career, and finished second in the voting for both the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy last season.

By agreeing to the deal prior to Saturday's draft, the Dolphins were able to avoid a prolonged holdout and ensure Long will be at training camp on time, a problem that has plagued past top overall picks. Last year's No. 1 pick, JaMarcus Russell, missed all of training camp before signing a $61 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.

"It's really important for us to know that Jake is going to be on the field for us, on time, when training camp begins in July," said Sparano. "That was critical for us."

Long will become just the second offensive lineman to be taken with the top pick in the NFL Draft since 1970, joining Ohio State's Orlando Pace, who was selected by the Rams in the top spot in 1997.

I personally like the pick.

[eazye76]

Originally Posted by Macgyver

Dolphins make tackle Long top pick in draft with five-year deal

I personally like the pick.

I like the pick too, the only thing I'd be worried about is his ability to eventually play Left Tackle. I've heard he lacks the footwork of a dominating LT like Joe Thomas, but would be an absolute monster on the right. It's kind of hard to justify a #1 pick who play on the right side of the line, but I have faith in Parcells - if Bill thinks Long can protect the QB's blind side I trust him.

[Macgyver]

Originally Posted by eazye76

I like the pick too, the only thing I'd be worried about is his ability to eventually play Left Tackle. I've heard he lacks the footwork of a dominating LT like Joe Thomas, but would be an absolute monster on the right. It's kind of hard to justify a #1 pick who play on the right side of the line, but I have faith in Parcells - if Bill thinks Long can protect the QB's blind side I trust him.

I can't find the source where I read it...but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that he'll be playing Left Tackle right from the get-go.

I also like the pick because I think their O-line is a much bigger need than their pass rush.

[pa99fighter]

The Rams are on the clock. The Falcons are pretty much screwed if the Rams select Dorsey over Long.

[Raiders18]

Draft day may be a little boring for the Vik's fans now with the trade going through for Jared Allen. There d-line is going to be sick next year, Kevin, Pat, Allen.

[pa99fighter]

shitshitshitshit now the Chiefs might take gholston at 5 and leaving us with mckelvin or trading down at 6

[Mac]

Damn, the league won't let the Rams negotiate with anybody just yet. They gotta go with Long but all I keep hearing here is how much they like Dorsey.