tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post1508912830945190587..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: 2007 NFL Draft Preview: The Big Questions/StorylinesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60491414537651422162007-04-30T07:15:00.000-04:002007-04-30T07:15:00.000-04:00ReachReachHankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056679195920877820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86081188704631945752007-04-27T08:33:00.000-04:002007-04-27T08:33:00.000-04:00If anyone started drinking when the term "step up"...If anyone started drinking when the term "step up" is used, there would be a huge outbreak of alcohol poisoning. I defy anyone to watch a sports broadcast and not here that term.Jim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11513826507575522861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79287890390356880342007-04-27T06:58:00.000-04:002007-04-27T06:58:00.000-04:00best: calvinimpact: calvin (if he goes to a team w...best: calvin<BR/>impact: calvin (if he goes to a team with a qb)<BR/>u: troy smith<BR/>o: brady quinn<BR/>most overused draft cliche that I wish would go away: Hi Im chris bermanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49841033880281571202007-04-26T22:53:00.000-04:002007-04-26T22:53:00.000-04:00@ jhawkjim:"The first round takes at least 6 hours...<B><I>@ jhawkjim:</B><BR/><BR/>"The first round takes at least 6 hours, 8 if every team uses the entire 15 mins. If your still golfing for that long make sure you pack the sunscreen"</I><BR/><BR/>Clearly, you've never had the pleasure of seeing me golf.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5542921305991523272007-04-26T22:51:00.000-04:002007-04-26T22:51:00.000-04:00I'll be live-blogging from a Jaguars perspective a...I'll be live-blogging from a Jaguars perspective at http://www.bigcatcountry.comRiver City Ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607483982669979455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34883189165588247602007-04-26T21:14:00.000-04:002007-04-26T21:14:00.000-04:00I just wanted to say that Paul Posluszny is one of...I just wanted to say that Paul Posluszny is one of the more underrated players. Everybody finds other linebackers to talk about (A.J. Hawk last year for example) and they forget that Poslusnzy usually out plays them. He has a nose for the ball and is a very intelligent and instinctive player. He's also a stand up guy and a hell of a leader. He was the unquestioned leader of a very good Penn State defense the past two years. Whomever drafts him in the latter half of the first round is going to get a hell of a playerJohnny bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825230779882177065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16988162652140711822007-04-26T21:05:00.000-04:002007-04-26T21:05:00.000-04:00(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson. He's just too damn good...(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson. He's just too damn good to pass on.<BR/><BR/>(2) IMPACT: Ted Ginn. He'll be a very good #2 quickly, but more importantly he'll be the next Devin Hester- instantly turning around his team's return game.<BR/><BR/>(3) UNDERRATED: Zak DeOssie- sure, he "only" played at an Ivy League school (Brown), but the kid is perfect LB/DE hybrid size 6'4", 240lbs. and has the pedigree (dad is former Giant/Patriot LB Steve DeOssie). <BR/><BR/>(4) OVERRATED: Adrian Peterson. Yes he's good... damaged good(s). Re-injuring his collarbone (and his history of injuries) has me worried.<BR/><BR/>(5) CLICHE: "He has more quickness than he does speed."Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62987469925372425302007-04-26T20:04:00.000-04:002007-04-26T20:04:00.000-04:00Also,Why don't GM's realize that next year's Draft...Also,<BR/><BR/>Why don't GM's realize that next year's Draft will have that franchise quarterback there.I'd take Colt Brennan or Brian Brohm over Russell and Quinn any day of the week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-36212106167918233342007-04-26T19:42:00.000-04:002007-04-26T19:42:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61459778619914281802007-04-26T18:43:00.000-04:002007-04-26T18:43:00.000-04:00Dan, I made the same point about Okoye today at TB...Dan, I made the same point about Okoye today at <A HREF="http://thebiglead.com/?p=2208" REL="nofollow">TBL.</A> I don't think every player deserves to be drafted, but I do think they should be given the opportunity to prove themselves.Gangsta Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144889975946301571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-75100010690556288152007-04-26T17:19:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:19:00.000-04:00Richard K,I don't think it would be a smart move e...Richard K,<BR/>I don't think it would be a smart move either. I think they could be well served sticking at 8 and taking Landry from LSU or a stud DE if available.<BR/><BR/>The D is what let them down last year. I do hope they take Michael Bush in the third round, Dunn only has a year or two left.Matt Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025500546395746323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-10083230465522033812007-04-26T17:08:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:08:00.000-04:00By the way, there are rumors of the Broncos pullin...By the way, there are rumors of the Broncos pulling trades to move all the way up to the #2 spot to grab CJ. Do I think they can pull it off? Of course not. However, Shanahan manipulates the draft like his own personal bitch. He's like the Pat Riley of the NFL when it comes to trades (he gets everything and everyone else seems to get nothing). Once again, I don't think they can do it, but I wouldn't be that shocked if Denver managed to make it happen.Richard K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03531910826978107037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5953144348364498142007-04-26T17:02:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:02:00.000-04:00Matt T,Personally, I'm not buying into the whole C...Matt T,<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'm not buying into the whole Calvin Johnson to Atlanta bullshit. It would most likely cost Atlanta a #1, both #2's from the Shaub trade and a #3. It's not a good idea to invest all those picks when the Falcons have so many holes on both lines and the secondary. Especially since a WR isn't a big need (QB is a much bigger need).<BR/><BR/>There are 2 teams I think should trade up to get Calvin: San Francisco and Minnessota. Both teams have an abundance of picks and both have a glaring WR need. Problem is it would prorobly cost them too much. Tampa shouldn't move up because there's a decent chance they could stay put and get him anyway (its not a stretch to think that the GM's of the Raiders, Lions and Browns are going to do something stupid on draft day like picking a QB at #1 that has the proven ability to overthrow receivers).<BR/><BR/>If you want a better move for Atlanta, it would be to trade those Shaub picks to get into the mid to late first round and grab either Joe Staley, Cedric Griffin or Jamall Anderson depending on what happens with the #8 pick.Richard K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03531910826978107037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34129122201884169132007-04-26T16:36:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:36:00.000-04:00Big D,The word going around Atlanta is that Arthur...Big D,<BR/>The word going around Atlanta is that Arthur Blank wants to do everything he can to move up to get Calvin Johnson. I'm not sure about the rest of the scenario, but the first part is probable.<BR/><BR/>My favorite part of the draft is seeing where all the UGA players are drafted.<BR/><BR/>Best - Calvin Johnson<BR/>Impact - Patrick Willis - LBs and ends usually have an easier time as rookies<BR/>Underrated - Charles Johnson - fast DE with a nose for the QB<BR/>Overrated - first round QB this year. Russell and Quinn.<BR/>Cliche - anything Berman says.Matt Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025500546395746323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5177674268897415582007-04-26T16:21:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:21:00.000-04:00I can't wait to hear about their incredible athlet...I can't wait to hear about their incredible athletism, wingspan and upside. Oh wait, that is the other draft where ESPN reporters repeat the same cliches. My bad.pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-41222446960594448402007-04-26T16:18:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:18:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68033502169150565242007-04-26T16:17:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:17:00.000-04:00Starkwhether,Good point about Carson Palmer. My p...Starkwhether,<BR/><BR/>Good point about Carson Palmer. My point about Russell is that he's not nearly as good a prospect as Young, Leinart, or Cutler were last year. Logic would then dictate that he shouldn't go higher than #12 overall right?<BR/><BR/>I just hope for Al Davis's sake that there's a reason to draft him other than being able to throw 85 yards. We will NEVER see a receiver that can run 85 yards before the QB is leveled. It's also necessary to remember that there have been great QB's (like Brady, Peyton, and that Montana guy) that couldnt throw 50 yards if their life depended on it.Richard K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03531910826978107037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78195403721869960362007-04-26T16:15:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:15:00.000-04:00best - Calvin Johnsonimpact - Marshawn Lynchunderr...best - Calvin Johnson<BR/>impact - Marshawn Lynch<BR/>underrated - you're mom<BR/>overrated - JaMarcus Russell<BR/>cliche' - "This guy will be a definite playmaker."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917572370792596153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-56554873816064740272007-04-26T16:08:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:08:00.000-04:00benefited from the system of not having an o-line ...benefited from the system of not having an o-line or a defense and a very mediocre running back? or from the system where the defense basically planned on pass D the entire game...that system <BR/><BR/>talk about tired cliches "only good because of the system"ndyanksfan05https://www.blogger.com/profile/17049529004061030914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86629370218119510852007-04-26T16:05:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:05:00.000-04:00(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson(2) IMPACT: Joe Thomas(3) ...(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson<BR/><BR/>(2) IMPACT: Joe Thomas<BR/><BR/>(3) UNDERRATED: Patrick Willis<BR/><BR/>(4) OVERRATED: JaMarcus Russell,Ted Ginn.Jr,Marshawn Lynch and D.Jarrett(USC)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-38943256166111621602007-04-26T15:53:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:53:00.000-04:00Going back to your age issue, this is a man that w...Going back to your age issue, this is a man that went through college. He has done what it takes most people into their twenties to do. If I had a choice between someone with a bit more seasoning and a kid out of high school with lots of potential I take the seasoning. It gives me more of a view of what he might do as a player. There will always be people who may be ready, but they are the exceptions. It's a good rule making you wait it till your junior year. Without it in a few years the NFL would be a different, and less enjoyable product.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526159164724790152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-87035831001752114782007-04-26T15:41:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:41:00.000-04:00(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson, a fast TO without the dr...(1) BEST: Calvin Johnson, a fast TO without the drama(yet)<BR/><BR/>(2) IMPACT: depending on where he goes Adrian Peterson will break 1000yards<BR/><BR/>(3) UNDERRATED: Ted Ginn, i hate to admit it being a Michigan fan, but the guys great and should go top 10 but probably wont<BR/><BR/>also Michael Bush from Louisville, amazing before he broke his leg, once he gets that all settled he'll be great<BR/><BR/><BR/>(4) OVERRATED: Brady Quinn, yuck, benefitted from the system, can you say Tim Couch?<BR/><BR/>(5) CLICHE: Mel's hair is always a laugh, someone needs to break in to his hotel room and pull a Jackass and just shave down the middle :pUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389198894936536230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-87197043779300338702007-04-26T15:35:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:35:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389198894936536230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-23599598784202663522007-04-26T15:24:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:24:00.000-04:00Sorry to post twice, but I didn't read the other c...Sorry to post twice, but I didn't read the other comments before I posted. Richard K. - funny how we have the same Overrated and expectations for Zabransky but I have to point out, in JaMarcus' defense - Carson Palmer was projected as a 3rd Rounder before his senior year. I doubt anyone in the Bengals organization has any regrets about him at #1.starkweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067659960128584230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-21346744786376013082007-04-26T15:19:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:19:00.000-04:00big d- The first round takes at least 6 hours, 8 i...big d- The first round takes at least 6 hours, 8 if every team uses the entire 15 mins. If your still golfing for that long make sure you pack the sunscreen.<BR/><BR/>Best- Calvin Johnson<BR/>Impact- Adrian Peterson or Willis. I think a RB will always have a greater impact than a WR. Easier for a LB to have a larger impact. <BR/>Underrated- Steve Smith USC. Better than Jarrett.<BR/>Overrate- Jamarcus Russell.<BR/>Cliche- "great motor" is the worst. "Temendous upside" is another bad one.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.com