Official 2012 NFL Draft Round 1 Thread

[HPF Bob]

Perry, Branch, Upshaw...

For some reason, I'm thinking Cordy Glenn.

Texans on the clock so it must be time for a commercial.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Perry, Branch, Upshaw...

For some reason, I'm thinking Cordy Glenn.

Texans on the clock so it must be time for a commercial.

You know I'm a Bulldawg fan....but "hush yo mouth" - I don't want Glenn when we can have Perry

[HPF Bob]

Well, McClain was right. Mercilous Mercilus. NFL Network is shocked but I'm not. He sounds like a great fit as long as he's not a one-year wonder. I don't think the Texans believed he'd be there.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Well, McClain was right. Mercilous Mercilus. NFL Network is shocked but I'm not. He sounds like a great fit as long as he's not a one-year wonder. I don't think the Texans believed he'd be there.

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

[chuck]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Because Maycock is a dumbass. He thought we'd take the TE from Stanford. He was sure of it, in fact. Everyone knew they'd go OLB. Except Maycock. Hell, even McClain knew it would be OLB and he's effectively shut out.

[TheMatrix31]

If this guy is high-motor and high-character, I'll be happy. Let's see what he can do.

[HPF Bob]

Bronco fans wanted Doug Martin and now the Bucs just picked him with the choice the Broncos traded to them. Much weeping and gnashing of teeth. NYG follows that with David Wilson.

Fleener, J. Martin, Hill, Glenn, Konz, Randle still around as round 2 begins. If you wanted an OL, could be a good time to trade up.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

If this guy is high-motor and high-character, I'll be happy.

That seems to be the case:
"plays until the whistle"
"good second-effort production"
"motivated to support his hardworking, Haitian immigrant parents"
"well-liked and respected by his teammates"

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Mayock had his chest puffed and claimed it either had to be Hill or Fleener. Once the pick was announced, he went on a riff about how the offense needs more weapons.

[chuck]

Mercilus is not the most impressive guy I've ever seen on film.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Wow...I could work for the Packers.....Matthews, Raji, and now Perry were all three of the top "My Guys". I hope we can get WR Hill. Amazed AJ Jenkins went so early..I pegged him for 2nd-3rd round type WR.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Wow...I could work for the Packers.....Matthews, Raji, and now Perry were all three of the top "My Guys". I hope we can get WR Hill. Amazed AJ Jenkins went so early..I pegged him for 2nd-3rd round type WR.

You liked our pick but preferred Perry ? Why ? Apparently Wade disagrees with you since he had the choice ?
Jenkin was maybe the fastest receiver in the Draft, along with Hill. And Hill and
Randle are both still there - very encouraging.
We are off to a good start, I'm real happy with our first-rounder.
But still trying to get over the Irvin pick in the top half of the first - stunning !

[HPF Bob]

The more I read on Mercilus, the more I like the pick. He hasn't played all that much football so he's got a lot of upside on technique. Very strong, nimble hands despite missing one fingertip. Big wingspan will help swat down passes. Played soccer in high school which means he's already skilled at changing directions quickly and pursuing. He's probably worthless in pass coverage but so was Mario. He's not developed as a run defender either but he projects like a Demarcus Ware at the position and we all know Ware really was asked to do just one thing.