Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[CardEd]

16 Drc
50 Rm

 

[azsouthendzone]

We need more players, not less. Trading for RM would be counter-productive. Edge can still get it done. WHen it is time to replace Edge we need a 100% sure thingt, not a guy like RM with question marks.

 

[HooverDam]

I think people talking about moving this years 2nd and next years 1st to get into the 1st round to take Mendenhall are crazy. Felix Jones is a good player whos still out there and sliding, and there's a bunch of other good backs too. No reason to reach and screw yourself in next years draft. There's plenty of talent at RB position this year.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Carolina gave up a ton. I wouldn't trade that much to egt back into round 1.

 

[bg7brd]

The one thing you can't coach is ball skills and that is a big reason why Whiz likes DRC.

 

[azsouthendzone]

I think people talking about moving this years 2nd and next years 1st to get into the 1st round to take Mendenhall are crazy. Felix Jones is a good player whos still out there and sliding, and there's a bunch of other good backs too. No reason to reach and screw yourself in next years draft. There's plenty of talent at RB position this year.

Well said.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I'm elgible for Cards jersey. I had DRC in their mock contest .

 

[mojorizen7]

Damn the PANTHERS got jobbed on that trade.
Solid trade for the EAGLES.
Wow

 

[az1965]

I think people talking about moving this years 2nd and next years 1st to get into the 1st round to take Mendenhall are crazy. Felix Jones is a good player whos still out there and sliding, and there's a bunch of other good backs too. No reason to reach and screw yourself in next years draft. There's plenty of talent at RB position this year.

I agree.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 20 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aqib Talib


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Scouts Grade: 92

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Strengths: Possesses outstanding combination of height, bulks and natural athleticism. Has long arms and very good leaping ability. He displays fine all-around ball skills (at CB, WR and RS). Is naturally instinctive. Spends most of his time in man-coverage  both in tight press and off with a 7-to-10 yard cushion. Is not afraid of a physical challenge and possesses the size to match-up one-on-one versus bigger receivers on an island. Does an excellent job of disengaging from blocks. Productive versus the run and is a decent tackler. Versatile athlete with the potential to play multiple roles for the NFL team that drafts him. While it's rare to see a two-way player at the next level, he has flashed the big-play ability to potentially contribute as a return specialist and occasionally on offense. Very durable athlete.

Weaknesses: Gambles too much in coverage. Generally plays fast but does not possess elite recovery speed. Thinks he can recover better than he actually does, which leads to too many big plays allowed (See: vs. Nebraska WR Maurice Purify in 2007). Footwork needs lots of polishing. For example; Kansas CB's use an open-hip stance with inside foot dropped when working in off-coverage. He comes out of that stance high and struggles to break on the ball in front of him quickly enough. Makes a lot of plays in run-support but doesn't love to mix it up. Lacks power as a hitter and more of a drag-down tackler.

Overall: After redshirting his first year in Lawrence, Talib played 11 games (nine starts) and turned in 54 tackles, two interceptions and eight pass break-ups in 2005. He started all 10 games in 2006, leading the nation in pass break-ups per game (2.8) and the Big 12 in interceptions (six). As a junior, Talib developed into an all-around force and capped his season with MVP honors at the Orange Bowl. He finished 2006 with five interceptions (two for touchdowns), 13 pass break-ups and 66 tackles on defense. He added eight receptions for 182 yards and four TDs on offense (after scoring on a 42-yard reception as a sophomore). Talib also returned two punts for 21 yards. Talib is undisciplined in coverage at times and his footwork needs some polishing. As a result, he's not as consistent as teams' would like from a first-round cornerback. However, his combination of size, athletic ability, instincts and ball skills is very good. In addition to his talent as a cover corner, he has shown the ability to contribute in the return game and as a wide receiver on offense. Talib should be one of the first-five cornerbacks selected in the 2008 class.

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

 

[ThunderCard]

Carolina gave up a ton. I wouldn't trade that much to egt back into round 1.

They got robbed .. I would not have minded to trade down to 20-22 and then trade again for the Panthers next years first

 

[mojorizen7]

I think people talking about moving this years 2nd and next years 1st to get into the 1st round to take Mendenhall are crazy. Felix Jones is a good player whos still out there and sliding, and there's a bunch of other good backs too. No reason to reach and screw yourself in next years draft. There's plenty of talent at RB position this year.

Agreed. Deep RB draft , not to mention the history of teams taking RB's after the first round =success

 

[Lorenzo]

RM and Felix jones one or both will fall to dallas. oh yeah jenkins too

 

[WisconsinCard]

Agreed. Deep RB draft , not to mention the history of teams taking RB's after the first round =success

Ya well our history of CB'S in the first round isn't good either. But that is old news...

 

[imaCafan]

Where do you find what trades have gone down?????

 

[Treesquid PhD]

They got robbed .. I would not have minded to trade down to 20-22 and then trade again for the Panthers next years first

IMO that's expecting quite a bit from our GM.

 

[WildBB]

RM and Felix jones one or both will fall to dallas. oh yeah jenkins too

Well, I'll give you a wild guess.

 

[azsouthendzone]

Ya well our history of CB'S in the first round isn't good either. But that is old news...

Our history of any player in the first round isn't good. But that's old news.

 

[bg7brd]

The nice thing about taking care of our need early is we can now sit back and take the talent thats slipping through the cracks.

 

[NightHawk11and81]

nothing like compounding last years mistake by following it up with another one.

What mistake?

If you say Adrian Peterson, you're wrong, because passing on a guy who would never have seen the field is NOT a mistake.

 

[Pariah]

What mistake?

Reaching for need.

 

[WildBB]

What mistake?

Mendenhall

 

[NightHawk11and81]

Reaching for need.

We didn't reach last year, and we didn't this year either. Both times, we made the right call.

 

[bg7brd]

Reaching for need.

DRC was rated higher than 16 on most boards.

 

[Lorenzo]

redskins trade?