Who will be available at 15?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

The bright side is there will be a few unknowns that will ace their combines and shoot up the draft board that we haven't heard of yet. Remember Demarcus Ware? He was going to be a second-round sleeper, then a late first, then a mid-first and wound up being taken at #10?

I'm going on the record, Paul Kruger. Plays like Freddy and slices through offensive linemen.

6'5" 265lbs 4.68 - 40, reminds me of Patrick Kearney and would look nice opposite of Mario. He can play al 3 downs, so there's no need to find a specialist later in the draft to come in and pass rush, saving a draft pick.

Can we trade down and still get him? Right now, yeah. On draft day, we may be lucky if he's at #15.

[kravix]

I am curious as to how Goodell can say there will be no rookie cap in 2010. If it is negotiated as part of the CBA, which according to what we have heard from players it most likely will be, then it will be in place. Even if somehow the CBA stated that a rookie cap wouldnt take effect until the following season, what is to say that the owners wouldnt offer contracts at that rate in 2010 even if it is unofficial. I would rather bump the pay for vets or FA than spend 60M on some kid out of college that may never amount to jack.

[jppaul]

I can see it already we are so getting Travis Johnsoned again. Dammit.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by jppaul

I can see it already we are so getting Travis Johnsoned again. Dammit.

I wasnt aware he re-entered the draft.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I'm going on the record, Paul Kruger. Plays like Freddy and slices through offensive linemen.

Can this be considered the first official nickname of the 2009 Draft? Not quite Captain america though.

[jppaul]

You can also nix Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss, and Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida. The talent pool dwindles further.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by jppaul

You can also nix Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss, and Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida. The talent pool dwindles further.

Is it just me or does it seem like there are more top guys deciding to stay in college one more year than in years past?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by papabear

Can this be considered the first official nickname of the 2009 Draft? Not quite Captain america though.

No, I used the monniker "Captain America" to prevent spies from knowing who I was talking about. It was more of a code name than a nickname.

[jppaul]

Interestingly enough, I think you are correct. I have never seen so many sure fire first round and top ten picks decline to enter the draft.

Off hand in the top ten:

Taylor Mays
Sam Bradford
Gerald McCoy

First rounders:

Jermaine Gresham
Greg Hardy
Brandon Spikes

That is all I could think of off the cuff.

[barrett]

Like I said, the labor issues will not be pushing any kids into coming out early.

[jppaul]

Nevertheless, the general rule I have repeatedly heard iterated by college and NFL coaches alike, is that if you are sure you are a first rounder you come out. That rule has been case by the road side in this case, and I think next year you think some of the prospects listed are going to regret this decision.

[nunusguy]

Penn State DE Aaron Maybin is going to be a very fast riser in the draft. Scouting services have him late in the first and some have him in the second but he'll be gone by the first half of the first round. While some project him as a 3-4 OLB, there are 4-3 teams who think he can pack on 20 pounds of muscle with ease on his frame and play DE in a 4-3. Houston Texans, this could be your guy.
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I haven't heard too much about this guy, but LZ obviously likes him ?

[jppaul]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I'm going on the record, Paul Kruger. Plays like Freddy and slices through offensive linemen.

Cheesy quote of the day.

[NBT]

Truth be told, we don't know who will be the second round picks, or who will jump up into the first. After the Combine it should become clearer.