OT: NFL Draft Thread
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 25, 2009 7:15 AM PDT
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Today is one of the most important days of the year for NFL fans. The 2009 NFL Draft starts at 12PM, and teams will determine their future based on which players they decide to select. There will be future All-Pros seeing where they're going to spend most of their careers today. There will also be huge busts who set their franchises back for years (ie: Whoever the Raiders select). It's pretty exciting, especially if you like making fun of Mel Kiper or playing drinking games. This is a Dodger blog, but come on, who doesn't like a little football? That's right, nobody. And Drew Magary of Deadspin perfectly captures the spirit of the draft with this headline. So, post all your draft related thoughts here, including your favorite team and who you want them to pick.
After the jump I reveal my long-awaited mock draft. Make sure to enter yours in the comments if you get a chance.
It's pretty much the law that whenever you talk about the draft you have to make a mock draft. So, I decided to do just that. Here's my predictions for the first round:
1. Lions: Matthew Stafford
2. Rams: Jason Smith
3. Chiefs: Eugene Monroe
4. Seahawks: Aaron Curry
5. Browns: Michael Crabtree
6. Bengals: B.J. Raji
7. Raiders: Darrius Heyward-Bey
8. Jags: Broncos trade up, pick Mark Sanchez
9. Packers:Tyson Jackson
10. Niners: Brian Orakpo
11. Bills: Andre Smith
12. Broncos: Jaguars trade down, pick Jeremy Maclin
13. 'Skins: Aaron Maybin
14. Saints: Malcolm Jenkins
15. Texans: Clay Matthews
16. Chargers: Michael Oher
17. Jets: Josh Freeman
18. Broncos: Rey Maualuga
19. Bucs: Larry English
20. Lions: Brian Cushing
21. Eagles: Knowshown Moreno
22. Vikings: Ebon Britton
23. Pats: Robert Ayers
24. Falcons: Evander "Ziggy" Hood
25. Dolphins: Everette Brown
26. Ravens: Percy Harvin
27. Colts: Peria Jerry
28. BIlls: Brandon Pettigrew
29. Giants: Kenny Britt
30. Titans: Darius Butler
31. Cardinals: Chris "Beanie" Wells
32. Steelers: Vontae Davis
First round time: 4 hours, 30 minutes
So that's it. We can make a little contest out of this if some people are willing to participate. Just post your mock first round and we'll see who can guess the most picks right. Correct answers will be based on the pick number, not on what team picks the player. So if you're like me and you think that the Broncos will trade up to #8 to pick Mark Sanchez then you put him down for pick #8. If the Jags keep the pick and select him there you still get the point. The tie-breaker is how long the first round lasts.
If you're too lazy to post the whole thing or don't know much about college football then at least put down your top 10. If you don't even know the top guys then get your life straightened out.
Plus, there are a couple of great prizes for the winner of the contest. First and foremost, the coveted "I'm Probably Better at Predicting Things Than Most ESPN Experts" title. (If you want to know how bad they are, click here and prepare to be horrified). Actually, this title goes to all contestants. Secondly, you get self-gratification and bragging rights. Third, you make me feel like I didn't waste my time making the mock draft. No one wants to hurt my feelings right? If you've read this far without changing the page you're obviously willing to waste your time anyways. What kind of person comes to a Dodger blog to read an NFL mock draft?
Okay, so it's settled then. Everyone should enter their mock drafts and enjoy what should be an exciting day for all football fans.
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“This is a Dodger blog, but come on, who doesn’t like a little football? That’s right, nobody.”
Couldn’t have said any better myself.
by Nofatmike on Apr 25, 2009 9:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stafford does look like a big dork in that photo
My interest in the draft is prioritized as follows:
1) See were all the USC players go
2) Hope the Raiders can actually acquire good players, perhaps allowing them to be reasonably successful before Al Davis dies (although not likely; Davis needs to go before they get any better.
And I like Mel Kiper!
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 10:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Stafford looks like a fool.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 25, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a World Series marathon on MLB Network
1977 just ended. 1978 is on right now.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reggie Jackson's hip
just made an appearance.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I now have reason to watch and root for the Jets
Sanchez at #5; Jets traded up with Cleveland to get him
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like quite a haul for Cleveland
for 12 spots.
- in 2009 (#17)
- in 2009 (#49)
DE Kenyon Coleman
QB Brett Ratliff
DB Abram Elam
Still, and I’m biased, a good play for the Jets.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course the Raiders drafted the WR with the fastest 40 time
ridiculous. Good call, Brendan.
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what is this
draft you folks speak of?
-Dallas Cowboy fan
by EdfromAZ on Apr 25, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Browns are loading up on inventory
Traded #5, got #17 and a 2nd rounder (plus 3 players) from the Jets
Traded #17, got #19 and a 6th rounder from the Bucs
Traded #19, got #21 and another 6th rounder, from the Eagles
So they turned the #5 pick into:
1) Pick 21
2) Pick 49 (2nd rounder)
3) Two 6th rounders
4) 3 players
by Eric Stephen on Apr 25, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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