2007 NFL Draft (Projections/Mock Drafts/Evaluations/Draft)

[The Man]

thats why i heard McKay is starting to talk highly about Gaines Adams at #3 so that the Lions wont trade the #2, as the lions are really high on him and if the falcons say they are moving up for adams then the lions wont trade down to #4 with the bucs.

I don't think the Browns will trade down unless they get a king's ransom which I fon't want to see Atl. give them. I think the #2 pick is the key to the entire thing, the Lions want to go down but not too far down. If there is a deal to be made it is with Detroit IMO.

 

[CookyPuss]

Brady Quinn "I'm Going to be a Bust"

The Onion

"While it's true I have impressive arm strength, and that I'm willing to stand up in the pocket against the rush, the fact remains that my lack of downfield accuracy gets me in trouble on the deep throws and my field vision is suspect," Quinn told draft evaluators from the Raiders, Browns, and Cardinals."Combine that with the enormous starting bonus I'll receive and the tendency for teams to try and develop quarterbacks long after they should give up, and I really just have 'bust' written all over me."

You have to love it when the satire seems more true than false.

 

[Big Papa]

Yahoo.com latest mock draft: Link

Notable Buckeye Picks:

22. Dallas Cowboys ? Ohio State wide receiver/return man Ted Ginn Jr. The Cowboys have secured most of their positions of need through free agency, which opens the door for either a deal down or for them taking a gamble on a player like Ginn or even Marshawn Lynch. Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are getting up in age, and for Jerry Jones to find a playmaker like this still on the board, it could provide them the type of all-around playmaker their offense has not seen since the days of Calvin Hill.

This one surprised me, but was real happy to see him move up to the First Round, which he deserves:

32. Indianapolis Colts ? Ohio State wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez is a smart, athletic, high-character receiver that would fit perfectly for their No. 3 role now that Brandon Stokley is gone. Gonzalez has moved himself into contention to be taken as high as Dallas' choice at No. 22.

Second Round:
11. Buffalo: Ohio State RB Antonio Pittman

It was unfortunate to see that in the eyes of the "experts" on Yahoo, that Pitcock had dropped from the 2nd Round.

 

[OSUsushichic]

(from The Onion)

Brady Quinn: "I'm Going to Be a Bust"

DUBLIN, OH?Top draft prospect Brady Quinn, a strong-armed quarterback out of Notre Dame who is expected to be taken with one of the first five picks in the draft, told scouts interviewing him at his family home Monday that he would in all likelihood be a huge NFL bust. "While it's true I have impressive arm strength, and that I'm willing to stand up in the pocket against the rush, the fact remains that my lack of downfield accuracy gets me in trouble on the deep throws and my field vision is suspect," Quinn told draft evaluators from the Raiders, Browns, and Cardinals."Combine that with the enormous starting bonus I'll receive and the tendency for teams to try and develop quarterbacks long after they should give up, and I really just have 'bust' written all over me." While Quinn recommended teams look to solid prospects such as quarterback Jamarcus Russell, tackle Joe Thomas, and running back Adrian Peterson, Raiders owner Al Davis is reportedly more interested than ever in signing Quinn.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/60850?utm_source=onion_rss_daily

 

[Thump]

(from The Onion)



http://www.theonion.com/content/node/60850?utm_source=onion_rss_daily

Uhhh, check the post 2 above yours.

 

[jwinslow]

DraftDaddy

Top ranked Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas respectfully declines invite to NFL draft in New York, even though the league asked repeatedly.

Don Pierson: Trading down in N.F.L. Draft not so easy due to financial reasons.

Site News: Check out our recently completed 7 Round Mock Draft.

DD.comment: While we realize predicting a 7th round draft is impossible, we did our best to match team needs and the best available prospects. Also, we listed the players by team (not 1 to 225) in order to make this mock easier for our readers to digest and post in cyberspace. We think this mock is good for starting debates on N.F.L. team message boards.

Doctor says former Louisville running back Michael Bush is '99 percent healed'.

The Football Expert.com: Does former Rutgers running back Brian Leonard suffer because he is white?

Warroomreport looks at the top sleepers in the draft.

 

[sandgk]

Don't know about the rest of you, but I applaud Joe Thomas' decision - day out with dad on draft day fishing for salmon, catching the picks on the radio, sounds just right.

 

[afgolfer]

Is there a better way to spend the day than fishing with family, relaxing in the outdoors?

 

[Big Papa]

Don't know about the rest of you, but I applaud Joe Thomas' decision - day out with dad on draft day fishing for salmon, catching the picks on the radio, sounds just right.

Absolutely, makes me want the Browns to draft him even more. He seems like a class act and down to earth guy. I hope the Brownies take either him or Calvin.

 

[Big Papa]

Uhhh, check the post 2 above yours.

Hey did you hear what as said about Brady Quinn on the Onion?

 

[LitlBuck]

Quote:
32. Indianapolis Colts ? Ohio State wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez is a smart, athletic, high-character receiver that would fit perfectly for their No. 3 role now that Brandon Stokley is gone. Gonzalez has moved himself into contention to be taken as high as Dallas' choice at No. 22.

Draftdaddy (see post #291) has am going to San Diego one pick earlier.

 

[BayBuck]

From The Onion:

NFL Draft In Chaos As Mel Kiper's Big Board Is Knocked Over

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

ABJ

Falcons eyeing Johnson, but can they move up again in draft?

PAUL NEWBERRY

Associated Press

ATLANTA - The Falcons want to turn Michael Vick into one of those regular quarterbacks, a guy who looks to throw the ball instead of just running with it.
Of course, the transformation would be a whole lot easier if Vick had a go-to receiver on the other end of his passes.
Hmmm, wonder where the Falcons could find that sort of player?
They don't have to look very far.
Calvin Johnson, who grew up in the Atlanta area and spent the last three years at nearby Georgia Tech, sure would look good wearing that odd-looking bird on his helmet. But the Falcons have no chance of landing the all-world receiver unless they jump a few more spots in Saturday's draft.

Continued....

 

[exhawg]

ABJ

If CJ is available at 3 I would trade the Browns 1 for Atlanta's 1,2, and Jenkins.

 

[jwinslow]

DraftDaddy

The University of Florida might be fresh off a national title, but none of its 18 eligible players to be picked by the NFL is considered a draft-day darling.

CBS SportsLine.com: Risers and Fallers.

TFY Draft Preview highlights hidden gems in the draft.

NFL Network will install a 'boat-cam' to witness OT Joe Thomas' reaction to being drafted, assuming he can get cell phone reception.

Site News: Check out our recently completed 7 Round Mock Draft.

Former Michigan defensive tackle Alan Branch remains confident about his draft chances.

In depth look at former Ohio State quarterback/N.F.L. prospect Justin Zwick.

Class of 1983 has Hall of a resume. Was it the greatest draft class ever?

NFL's Players Association upset about marijuana leak.

Historically, the second round is sometimes better than the first.