Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[Pariah]

Wow. Great value...but what have they done with Rod Graves? It's NOT a need, IMO.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Here it is......

Early Doucet


WR | (6'0

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", 209, 4.559) | LSU
Scouts Grade: 79

Flags: (D: DURABILITY) Player that can't stay healthy

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Strengths: Possesses adequate height and is thickly built. Very quick and fluid WR. Shows very good initial burst off the line of scrimmage. He gets open quickly and does a consistently good job of plucking the ball on the run. Possesses very soft hands and is a reliable target. Shows the ability to adjust to the poorly thrown ball and can catch over his head. Not afraid to go over the middle and will secure the ball in traffic. Is aware as a route runner and knows where the first-down marker is at all times. Displays initial quickness and vision after the catch. Also has proven to be an effective open-field runner on reverses and as a kickoff return specialist. Works hard as a run blocker and does a fine job of sustaining once locked on. A proven big-game performer who turned in some of his best performances on the biggest stages (As a junior in 2006 see games versus Tennessee, Alabama and Notre Dame in Sugar Bowl; as a senior in 2007 see games versus Virginia Tech, Auburn, Tennessee in SEC championship and Ohio State in BCS national championship).

Weaknesses: He is more quick than fast. Will not be a big vertical threat in the NFL and lacks elite second-gear to run away from defenders after the catch. Durability is a concern after missing nearly half his senior season. He has spent very little time as the go-to-receiver in college. Will need to improve his array of moves versus press-man coverage. Lacks ideal top-end speed as a return man at the next level. He's thickly built but doesn't run strong and goes down too easily in the open-field. Also needs to improve his patience and learn to allow more time for his blocks to setup.

Overall: During his first three seasons at LSU (2004-'06), Doucet appeared in 37 games (15 starts) and had 103 receptions for 1,521 yards (14.8 average) and 15 touchdowns. As a senior, he played in 10 games (nine starts) and finished the season with 57 receptions for 525 yards (9.2 average) and five TDs. For his career, he also had 12 rushing attempts for 61 yards (5.1 average) and a score; 13 kickoff returns for 220 yards (16.9 average); and four punt returns for 20 yards (5.0 average). Doucet was hindered by a severe groin pull in 2007, missing four games (and virtually all of a fifth). Doucet was a much bigger vertical threat in 2006 when working as the No. 3 receiver behind a pair of first-rounders in Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs, No. 23 overall) and Craig Davis (Chargers, No. 30 overall). When asked to take over as the go-to-target in 2007, Doucet was still reliable but not nearly as explosive. There's a lot to like about Doucet as a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the NFL. He is quick and tough with reliable hands and good blocking skills. However, he lacks the deep-speed of a vertical threat and won't get open as consistently in the NFL. Durability issues as a senior won't help his draft stock, either. Overall, Doucet is a bit of an overrated prospect that should not be considered among the elite tier of 2008 receivers. We would not recommend selecting until the second round.

 

[dogpoo32]

Squidbillies is a good show

 

[cardfaninfl]

TOO early for a WR

 

[Shogun]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

[Jaccoob]

he'll be a excellent WR for Arizona......quality guy

 

[Shogun]

I hate this pick so much. Philip Wheeler > Doucet. To hell with "BPA" at a position we're fine at. Ugh.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Mayock called him a slot WR.....

Could this be Boldin's replacement??

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

don't like the pick.No speed.

 

[dogpoo32]

Mayock called him a slot WR.....

Could this be Boldin's replacement??

uh... no.

 

[Jaccoob]

don't like the pick.No speed.


Alot of ppl said the same thing about Q.....doucet plays faster in pads....thats what counts...........

 

[dogpoo32]

Sounds like they replaced BJ with BJ.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

there were better WR's available.

 

[Redrage]

I'm cool with this pick. He's a better receiver than anyone on our team after the top two. Could eventually be our #2. This makes the team better.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

don't like the pick.No speed.


Alot of ppl said the same thing about Q.....doucet plays faster in pads....thats what counts...........

The difference is Q was a dominant college player that slid because of his 40. Doucet never dominated a thing.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Would have preferred a LB, DT, or RB.

Hopefully Choice is available in the 4th.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Is he faster than Sean Morey?

 

[PoolBoy]

yes and he's better than morey. i dont mind the pick. i thought he was really good at LSU. the pick surprised me but its not bad.

 

[PACardsFan]

The difference is Q was a dominant college player that slid because of his 40. Doucet never dominated a thing.

Whenever I watched LSU last year, this guy was awesome. I like the pick.

 

[Jaccoob]

He was actually the highest rated WR going into his senior year but injuries slowed him down alot..........

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

It was too early to take Doucet .

 

[Snakester]

I didn't see this pick coming. Good possession receiver. Not a speed guy, but a decent pick.

 

[Shogun]

If we miss out on Phillip Wheeler....

 

[PACardsFan]

He was actually the highest rated WR going into his senior year but injuries slowed him down alot..........

The same situation Campbell was in going into his senior year. The Cardinals feel these guys have shown they have the ability to return to their lofty status. Very good value for a 3rd rounder. I like the mindset the Cardinals have used in choosing both Campbell & Doucet.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Thanks god Slaton is gone.