Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[bg7brd]

That's why we need to take Matt Forte.

Forte' is a solid pick.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

he was tennessee's 2nd rounder last year

you're right i was thinking of Chris Brown.

 

[dogpoo32]

either that or Lendale White ate him

 

[WildBB]

Honestly, if Chris Johnson is risky then I have no idea what you could Charles then. He gets by on speed alone which is an appealing attribute, but I don't want a track star playing RB.

I can see the fascination for Charles, but I'm not sold on it.

Uh, Johnson was a track star

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Forte' is a solid pick.

i remember reading that Detroit likes him.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 25 - Dallas Cowboys
via the Seahawks

Mike Jenkins


CB | (5'10

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Scouts Grade: 94

Flags: (C: CHARACTER) Problems on and off the field

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Strengths: Is thickly built for his adequate height. He has very quick feet and is extremely smooth getting in and out of his backpedal. Does a good job of opening up hips, shows a second gear when tracking the ball downfield and has the long arms to occasionally tip away passes from a trail position. Possesses outstanding top-end speed and can make up ground when the ball is in the air. Is smooth when forced to change directions quickly, shows very good burst coming out of cuts and shows outstanding balance coming out of his pedal. Times jumps fairly well and is tall enough to compete for jump balls. Continues to show more versatility with experience. Has some experience lining up at safety, can line up over the slot or on the outside and shows good instincts and closing burst when turned loose on the blitz. Has experience blocking for punt returns and shows some upside as a return specialist.

Weaknesses: Hasn't shown great upper body strength, doesn't use hands that well and gives away the inside too much. Though reads quarterback's eyes and consistently gets into position to make plays on the ball, he lacks ideal ball skills. Mis-times some of his jumps, locates the ball late occasionally and will knock down some passes he should intercept. Run support aggressiveness is sporadic. Not overly physical, doesn't shed blocks well and takes poor angles to the ball at times. Character is a concern after 2007 arrest/suspension.

Overall: Jenkins appeared in 38 games (28 starts) in his first three seasons (2004-'06), recording 92 tackles (two for losses), three interceptions and 29 pass breakups. As a senior, he started all 13 games at right cornerback and had 41 tackles (four for losses), three interceptions and 12 pass breakups. He also has experience at safety and returning kicks. He averaged 30.4 yards on nine kickoff returns last season, returning one kick 100 yards for a touchdown. Jenkins suffers from an asthmatic condition, and in '04 he missed one game because of an ankle injury. In 2007, he was arrested after a fight outside a bar and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing or opposing an officer without violence. Jenkins' asthmatic condition and 2007 arrest do create some reasons for concern. However, he did not miss playing time due to medical reasons the past three seasons and the off-the-field incident appears to be isolated. Jenkins has always possessed outstanding natural ability, including ideal speed and athleticism for a well-built cover corner. His recognition skills, technique and overall versatility improved as a senior, which is why he finally shot up NFL teams' draft boards. Jenkins proved in 2007 that he's capable of holding up on an island versus opponents' top receivers and he became a bigger factor in run support. He came up big in clutch situations (see: interception returned to the Auburn two yard-line) and showed some promise in brief duty as a return man. Overall, Jenkins ranks among the top-three cover corners in this year's draft, which is why we give him a mid-to-late first round grade.

phooey to you Seattle for picking up picks.

 

[cardsfanmd]

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!

I feel your pain. You and I had practically the same mock.

 

[Pariah]

Of the CBs projected to go in the first, I liked Jenkins the best (I'm praying that Flowers, IMO, the best in the class, falls to us at 50...and we take him, of course).

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

My new guy for RB,because Charles will be gone, is Tashard Choice in round 3.

 

[Dr. Jones]

My new guy for RB,because Charles will be gone, is Tashard Choice in round 3.

I like Choice as well. My guess is that Charles might be there.

 

[WildBB]

Shoot, the Sucks are playing it smart and picking up picks, and still getting their TE.

 

[WildBB]

Freaking Pacman and now this guy. Wow. Talent galore. Attitude??

 

[Shogun]

Uh, Johnson was a track star

Yeah and you didn't really see me clamoring for him either.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 26 - Houston Texans

Duane Brown


OT | (6'4

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Scouts Grade: 82

Flags: (Y: YOUNG PLAYER) Need more film evaluation

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Strengths: Has a quick first step and flashes the ability to get into position quickly. Gets adequate hand placement, has active feet and flashes the ability to sustain. Moves well laterally, can reach defenders lined up over outside shoulder and can seal the edge. Gets into pass set quickly and uses long arms to ride edge rushers past the pocket. Footwork is inconsistent and is vulnerable to double moves but can redirect in pass protection and has the potential to develop into a very good pass blocker once gains more experience. Moved from tight end to tackle in 2005 and can still line up there in goal line situations. Tall, times jumps fairly well and blocked a field goal attempt last year.

Weaknesses: Doesn't always take sound angles to blocks and can struggle to get into position at the second level. Plays too high, hasn't shown great lower body strength and is going to have problems driving two-gap defenders off the ball. Bends at the waist rather than the knees, is undersized and is going to have problems anchoring against bull rushers. Dives at defenders' feet rather than attacking the thigh pad and isn't an effective cut blocker at this point. Lacks ideal awareness and doesn't always adjust well to line stunts and blitzes.

Overall: Brown arrived at Virginia Tech as a tight end in 2003 and redshirted his first year. In 2004, he played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end, finishing the season with three receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. He was switched to right tackle in 2005 and started all 26 games over the next two seasons (20005-06). He switched to left tackle in the spring of 2007 and started all 12 games as a senior. Brown is a former tight end who is still somewhat raw and inconsistent but there's no questioning his upside, as he has prototypical size, initial quickness and athletic ability. With that mind he projects as a third round pick.

 

[Pariah]

# 26 - Houston Texans

huh.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Duane Brown, anytimeuwant can't be as quick to have his bio up.

 

[WildBB]

Now what does Houston do. Dallas just screwed them.

Is there a OL available?

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

damn, you're good.

 

[WildBB]

huh.

They needed an OT in the worst way. Reached.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

i can see SD taking Charles as compliment to LT.

 

[HooverDam]

Total homerism ahead, please ignore if that offends you:

If there are no RBs available at 50, I'd be fine with the Cards not taking one. Fill other needs w/ BPA. Then take Ryan Torain in the 7th round, he was injured his entire Senior year but he's got good size and speed and I think will have a solid NFL career (though he's not a star, he could be a nice player).

 

[Dr. Jones]

huh.

Did I mess up??

 

[imaCafan]

WOW! Not one WR taken yet.......

 

[Shogun]

Welp. Cason is gone.

Here's to Flowers at 50.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Total homerism ahead, please ignore if that offends you:

If there are no RBs available at 50, I'd be fine with the Cards not taking one. Fill other needs w/ BPA. Then take Ryan Torain in the 7th round, he was injured his entire Senior year but he's got good size and speed and I think will have a solid NFL career (though he's not a star, he could be a nice player).

Selfishly, I am hoping Torain goes somewhere where he has a chance to win.