Official 2009 NFL Draft Thread

[azdad1978]

The run on pass rusher is on now.

 

[NeverSayDieFan]

Maualuga, Brown, Brown, Barwin, Wells ....

It's gettin' interesting.

 

[imaCafan]

Well, now what!!!! Pray for Wells or Brown!!!!

 

[binkar]

Mort looks like he hasn't slept in a looooong loooooong time.

 

[Billy Bob]

So this is what it is like to pick late and watch everyone you want go? It sucks, but I'll take it every year.

I would say bittersweet

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

You have got to be kidding me! I seriously hat the AFC West; they have messed up this whole draft!!!!!!!!!

 

[imaCafan]

P. Jerry to the Browns.....my pick....

 

[azsportsfan01]

I am going to say the Browns are taking Beanie. He is a local boy from Akron. We all know how the last guy drafted from Akron has worked for a Cleveland team.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Did I mention I hAte the AFC West!!!!!!

 

[Zeno]

Philly gets a good choice of WR - Maclin or Percy Harvin. If they pick a WR, we get our choice of RB.

Not necessarily, Tampa, Indy or Giants could go RB.

 

[NuttinButTDs]

another trade by Cleveland

 

[anks106]

Trade Alert!

 

[Zeno]

Browns trade again, stockpiling picks

 

[NuttinButTDs]

Not necessarily, Tampa, Indy or Giants could go RB.

TB needs a QB.
NYG needs a Receiver

I think we will have to wait for PHI choice.

 

[azdad1978]

So this is what it is like to pick late and watch everyone you want go? It sucks, but I'll take it every year.

This is where our scouts needs to step up. The like of Ravens,Colts,Pats and Steelers pick in the bottom of the 1st and they just keep churning pro bowlers after pro bowlers. We need to hit on our picks.

 

[Shogun]

Freeman!!

 

[Billy Bob]

another trade by Cleveland

I had a feeling they would trade again only I was oping it was for Q

 

[NeverSayDieFan]

Picking at the bottom....

It just occurred to me that we may have to get used to this. Watching & grimacing as good players come off the board. I don't think Graves has the guts to trade up and if we keep playing for championships, well.... Bottom-line. We should STILL get a QUALITY player even at the end of the round. GO CARDS!!

 

[Goldfield]

freeman

 

[azsportsfan01]

Good move by the Browns. They get another pick and still will be able to get Wells, unless the Broncos decide Moreno isn't enough for them.

 

[binkar]

Browns will take Wells...this trade makes no difference to them because the Broncos are the only team in the middle of the two and they took Moreno IMO.

 

[Red Hawk]

no RB no promblem. we still have edge.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Pick # 17 - Cincinnati Bengals


Josh Freeman - QB - Kansas State

Analysis Positives: Tall frame with a solid build. Arm strength allows him to make all of the NFL throws and attack the deep half. Stands tall, will step up in the pocket, keep his eyes downfield and deliver the ball to secondary target. Good, not great, quickness on release. Keeps the ball low over the middle, away from defenders. Can be accurate on fades and corner routes, although he needs a bit more air under the ball. Good straight-ahead runner with long strides and deceptive speed, can shed arm tackles and uses his tall frame to get extra yards after contact. Dropped some weight to better his footwork and speed. Works under center and in the shotgun.

Negatives: Must improve his footwork. His height makes him take long strides in his drop. Fails to step into his throws or square his shoulders at times, relies on his arm strength too often. Inconsistent accuracy from the pocket and throwing on the run. Needs to anticipate downfield throws better, sometimes getting the ball to his receiver a second early or late. Prone to turnovers, makes poor decisions trying to make plays that aren't there. Does not feel backside pressure. Lacks touch on shorter throws. Ball comes out of his hands poorly at times, negating his arm strength. Sometimes pats the ball before the throws. Loose with the ball in the pocket and as a runner. Doesn't move the pile as you'd expect in short-yardage situations, but his height allows him to be effective.

Compares To: JASON CAMPBELL, Washington -- Freeman is a bit bigger and has more bulk. Both came from programs that really did not highlight their athletic talents, but like the Redskins did with Campbell, a team will have to show patience. He has a great arm that can rival Matthew Stafford's but has to work on his delivery and release. With such a weak draft class at this position, he could be the third quarterback chosen in the first round. If Detroit trades down from the top spot, it is because they are convinced that Freeman will be around at number 20.

Injury Report No major injuries reported...Never missed a game due to injury during his career at KSU.

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I'm back!

English and Moreno off the board..... Oooof.

 

[Zeno]

Good move by the Browns. They get another pick and still will be able to get Wells, unless the Broncos decide Moreno isn't enough for them.

I really doubt the Browns go RB.

 

[PaulW]

Macklin is stting there for the Eagles