Pre Draft Jitters
The 2008 NFL draft is finally here. All the predictions & speculation will end today. One of the biggest missing pieces to the puzzle was set in place this week when Jake Long signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins. What else can we expect in the draft today though? Here are a few thoughts;
What’s happening with that #2 pick?
As it stands right now, it looks like the Rams would like to move down & pick up extra players and/or picks. Rumor has it that the Saints are offering the #10 pick & LT Jamaal Brown. Should this be the case, St. Louis will jump at this offer.
**UPDATE** Reports now say that Chris Long will be selected #2 by the Rams. I guess the Saints trade rumor was just that…a rumor. Either the Rams just thought that Long held more value than the trade offer or that trade was never on the table.
Will the Raiders keep the #4 overall pick?
Ahhh…the Raiders. Does anyone really know what the Raiders will do with this pick? I don’t think the Raiders even know what to do with this pick. That is the beauty of an Al Davis run team. Unpredictability! The raiders have a glaring need at defensive line, but probably have a bigger need for extra picks. The next pick after the raiders 1.04 pick isn’t until the 4th round. This team has many holes to fill and even though Long or Gholston will definitely be available, in the end, the Raiders need quantity over quality.
If the Raiders move the #4 pick, where will McFadden go?
McFadden seems to be the forgotten man in the top order of this draft. Names like Sedrick Ellis and Branden Albert have been moving up teams draft board while McFadden’s name seems to be moving up and down daily. My gut still tells me that the Jets are going to somehow land McFadden. They will either move up in the draft to secure him or stay pat & hope he falls to #6.
Who is this years Top WR and where will he go?
In the last couple weeks Devin Thomas has set himself apart just a bit from the other WR’s in this draft. Thomas is a very raw player. This is definitely a high risk/high reward type pick. Of course, most of the WR’s in this draft fall into that category. DeSean Jackson is the only guy that teams know what they are getting when selecting him. KR/PR is a very underrated skill, but at times is solely responsible for whether a team wins or looses. DeSean Jackson could be the next Devin Hester and teams are very intrigued by that. With that being said, teams just won’t be able to pass up what Devin Thomas could end up being. Thomas will have to wait a bit before being picked. I see him going to Philly with the #19 pick. If Philly passes on him, the Bucs won’t let him slip past #20. The Bills may think about Thomas at #11, but that will be the extent of it. To many other good players will be available for the Bills to select Thomas that early.
Where can I listen to pre or post draft coverage at?
I’m glad you asked. It just so happens that Fantasy Sports Group will be hosting a LIVE webcast starting at 1:00 EST. on Saturday the 26… Today!!! Myself, Greg Kellogg and John Carson will host the show. We will have many guests from top fantasy football and NFL draft websites providing insight. Please come by and join in the fun. Fantasy Sports Group 2008 NFL Draft Talk
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