Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[HooverDam]

I still would've preferred a trade down to around 20, but that sort of thing may not have been available. DRC is a good pick because I think this draft is deep in running backs, so AZ can grab one in the 2nd round.

 

[Cards Czar]

With the 16th pick the AZ Cardinals pick DCR!

 

[Lefty]

Cardinals should take Rice from Rutgers in the 2nd round.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Ray Rice in RD 2

 

[Billy Flynt]

Has he signed yet? Damn Graves!

 

[Dr. Jones]

I am very Happy with this pick baby!

 

[Brewster10]

Bad pick.. the value was Mendenhall right there..

There are about 7-8 other CBs who could end up just as good as DRC

 

[dogpoo32]

I Am pissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a first...

I like the pick. I would have been fine with either him or RM.

 

[Pariah]

eh. I'd rather have had a bunch of other players. I think he's going to be broken in half the first time he tries to tackle Stephen Jackson. "Up to 182 pounds?" Holy crap. Dude is too small, IMO.

I hope he's as good in coverage as everyone thinks he'd going to be.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Now ...... Jamal Charles..... Come To Me!!!

 

[Stout]

Well, I wanted a trade down, but I'm quite pleased that DRC fell to us. I pray Chris Johnson falls to us, but I'll be happy with Kevin Smith too.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Bad pick.. the value was Mendenhall right there..

There are about 7-8 other CBs who could end up just as good as DRC

We proved last year that Value didn't hold a candle to need in our draft room.

 

[Zeno]

Cardinals blow it again. Cason will be a better pro. Should of traded down.

I couldn't agree more. He's going to get run at consistently all season and he's going to get outmuscled by strong WRs. I sure hope we are both wrong though.

Crap, this feels worse than passing on Peterson for Brown last year IMO

 

[Red Hawk]

Wasted that pick.

 

[Stout]

Sweet, we're up to 17 and I have exactly 3 correct picks in my mock, and one of them was guaranteed. Wow, I'm good!

 

[Southpaw]

Terrible pick. Skinny 1AA CB.

 

[dogpoo32]

eh. I'd rather have had a bunch of other players. I think he's going to be broken in half the first time he tries to tackle Stephen Jackson. "Up to 182 pounds?" Holy crap. Dude is too small, IMO.

I hope he's as good in coverage as everyone thinks he'd going to be.

Dude. With John Lott helping him work out, he will be at least 185 by week 1.

 

[BigShtank]

Wished for Mendenhall, but look, Rashard was a one year wonder at Illinois and that scared me. I think we can get a good back in the 2nd. I am not upset by the pick at all.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 17 - Detroit Lions

Gosder Cherilus


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Scouts Grade: 89

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Strengths: Has a massive frame and good feet for his size. His arms (36.2 inches) and hands (11.6 inches) are enormous. Plays with a mean streak. Is big enough to engulf defenders if he's in position, can wear them down over the course of a game and has the frame to add even more weight. Won't take many false steps, is efficient and generally gets into sound position. Drives legs once in position, shows above-average lower body strength and is a powerful run blocker that can get movement in short-yardage situations. Plays with good motor, stays under control when gets into space and is an effective downfield blocker. Efficiently gets into pass set and uses long arms to ride pass rushers past the pocket. Moves feet well for size, stays balanced and flashes the ability to counter double moves. Keeps head up, shows good awareness and can pick up the blitz as well as line stunts.

Weaknesses: Plays entirely too high. Has quick feet for his size and good overall strength but both can be compromised by his marginal leverage. Though he gets good hand placement and rarely loses battle once locked on to the defender, he doesn't deliver a powerful initial punch. While big enough to hold ground most of the time, he bends at the waist rather than the knees and powerful bull rushers should have some success pushing back into the pocket.

Overall: Cherilus redshirted in 2003, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in March 2003, and then went on to start every game in his playing career at Boston College. In his first three seasons (2004-06), he made 37 consecutive starts at right tackle. As a senior, he moved to left tackle and started all 14 games. Gosder needs to work on staying lower to the ground and he appears to be a better fit at right tackle than left tackle. Regardless, Cherilus is a four-year starter who possesses a very good overall talent, including a massive frame, quick feet for his size and a mean streak to finish off blocks. He projects as a late-first or early second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

 

[Billy Flynt]

As far as RB, I think JJ made tremendous strides last year and Whiz is not that worried.

 

[Lorenzo]

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[Phill11]

Bad pick.. the value was Mendenhall right there..

There are about 7-8 other CBs who could end up just as good as DRC

While I agree there are other good CB's in the draft still left, I think DRC is a solid pick. Could we have done better? Probably, by trading down. But it didn't happen.

Some had DRC being picked 11th by the Bills. I think we are lucky he fell to us. I wanted the Cards to draft Cason, but I don't think he would have been there by our 2nd rounder had we drafted a RB.

 

[az jam]

DRC an excellent pick not a reach BPA for sure!!!

 

[Ed Burmila]

Better hope he's as good as his combine numbers indicate, because he wasn't a top-15 pick based on what he did on the field.

 

[BigShtank]

Wow, Detroit passed on Rashard, how far does he drop?