I am here today to analyze the 2008 NFL draft.
The First Five Picks of the Draft:
Let us take a look at the first 5 picks. Miami had a stellar pick with Jake Long. Great pick--Parcells is a genius at draft.
Rams pick Chris Long. Another great pick. This guy is a stud for years to come. I think he is the best player in this draft. Like I mentioned in a prior post, he is the TYLER HANSBOROUGH of football.
Atlanta picks Matt Ryan. I think this is genius for them. They have no QB, and why not get the #1 QB in the draft who is going to be a franchise player for years to come.
Next Raiders select Darren McFadden. AAH! What a waste of 4th pick good money lost. His name is bigger than his talent. I’m telling you this guy is Reggie Bush. Nevertheless, if he has to go to a top 5 team, Raiders are the right team.
5th Pick: Glenn Dorsey is a good pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. He is good value for the 5th pick. I like it--my previous comments stand about him.
The Other Five Smartest Picks in the Draft (not including the TOP 5 above):
1. The best pick by the Cardinals was Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. He went 16th! Unbelievable! He is great a corner, and in my opinion was the best corner in the draft. The Cardinals needed that in their weak secondary. BEAST MOVE. No question.
2. Jets taking Vernon Gholston at 6th. The Jets have a weak defense, and this defensive end starts a good platform for building a defense. In my opinion, it was a great value for the 6th pick.
3. JOE FLACCO to the Ravens at No. 18. A complete beast. The best value for his pick number (18th). The Ravens NEEDED him. They have no QB. He is the answer to their prayers. Great pick.
4. DEVIN THOMAS, WR, to Redskins. Getting Devin Thomas in an all-defensive draft in the 2nd round is the amazing. WOW. Devin Thomas is a perfect addition to Santana Moss. WOW, great pick.
5. Eagles selecting DeSean Jackson 49th pick overall is awesome. The Eagles get a No. 1 option in 3 years at receiver.
The 5 Least Brilliant Picks in the draft:
1. Darren McFadden. Wow, I just can’t get over this. Running back isn’t the Raiders #1 need, so why get him when he might not ever be the most productive rookie RB. It just doesn’t make sense. There are so many other good players available (Dorsey, Gholston, Cromartie, Ellis, and ETC.). Not a genius move.
2. Bills drafted Leodis McKelvin at No. 11, the first corner drafted. HUH? I’ve never even heard of this guy. At best, he is the 3rd or 4th best corner in the draft but he was the first corner drafted. DUH?
3. Jonathan Stewart, running back, drafted by the Panthers. Bad move. Two words: INJURY PRONE. He is a good player; he just gets injured too much. In addition, he was not the best available RB (Rashard Mendenhall).
4. Steelers drafted Rashard Mendenhall. This is a bad pick not because Rashard isn’t good--au contraire I think he is the best RB in the draft. The problem is the Steelers already have Willie freak’n Parker plus a good prospect in Davenport. Why go for the RB?
5. Chargers drafted Canson Antoine, corner back. WHY? Chargers already have one of the best secondaries in the league. WHY get a corner? Get something, anything, else. They could have used a wide receiver, for example!
There was one thing that really stuck out in this draft that I have to point out. USC had 10 players drafted this year, and two of those (Sedrick Ellis and Keith Rivers) went in the first ten. That is very striking, I have it to admit. I was very impressed with USC’s players in the draft. I am especially excited about Sedrick Ellis. I can’t wait to see him play. HE has a bright future.
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I think the steal of the Draft may end up being Denver getting Ryan Clady. I had him rated as the best OL in the draft. Jake Long tends to struggle a bit with speed rushers. Gholston had some pretty big games against Michigan.Speaking of Gholston, I have to disagree with Gholston- I don't think he is going to be a very effective pass rusher in the NFL- reminds me alot of a Philadelphia Eagles first round pick in the 90's - Mike Mammula (sp?).
Really got agree with the USC take, as mediocre Pete Carroll was in the NFL, he simply is the best coach in college. If I had a kid who had the ability to play Div 1 football, there is no one I would rather him play for. He is genuine and loves what he does. I hope he is able to resist the lure of returning to the NFL. With all the problems the NCAA has, he is definitely one of the bright spots.
1. McFadden seems to combine the break-away speed with a little toughness-- that's probably why he went high. I beleive his 40 time was 4.38. I personally like Mendenhall-- he seems very tough and durable.
2. Don't fall in love with Cromartie- whatever his name is. He is somewaht of a project who played at a small school- not against the bigger competition. I would have taken the kid the Bills took over Cromartie.
3. Everyone seems to love Gholston-- not me. He seems to disappear at times and is vulnerable against the run. Not sure about his motor.
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looks like you called some good shots with your predictions. no accounting, ever, for what the raiders do.......
Have to disagree on a couple things. First, you said chris long was going to be a stud for years to come in the NFL and added that he was the "Tyler Hansborough" of the NFL. That doesn't make sense because in your earlier post you completely dissed hansborough and said he won't end up being good in the NBA. Second of all, i dissagree that it was genius for the falcons to take Matt Ryan at number 3. He might be a solid QB in the NFL, but nothing special. I'd have selected McFadden to bring some much needed excitement to Atlanta like what Reggie Bush did to New ORleans. When you said McFadden was like Reggie Bush, that could be good. After all, Bush had a solid first season in the NFL, especially as a receiver, and struggled last year but we aren't sure if that was a fluke or not. Also, I think McFadden is bigger and tougher than bush, and has more tools than Reggie. McFadden can work out of the shotgun as a QB, and he also can run down the field and make catches. He also has the toughness and agility to make it down field. He is kind of like LDT(ladainian tomlinson). I think he has the chance to revive football in Oakland and if him and Jamarcus Russell develop well, we are looking at a scary offense.
conor i said chris long was tyler hansbourogh of footabll becasue they both work extemely hard
Hey Guru...really great blog you have here. You're good writer, and have a well-seasoned take on all things sports.
Enjoyed meeting you, and looking forward to keeping up with your stuff.
cheers
dk
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