2008 Mock Draft

guitarchitect7 · 02-01-2008, 08:47 AM

Here is a Mock Draft for those that are curious.

Link

I'm a little surprised by the first pick as it seems Miami has had QB issues for sometime now. Sure they got Trent Green, but how much longer is this guy going to go. And is John Beck the next guy? Only time will tell.

jbing · 02-01-2008, 09:32 AM

When you're the #1 pick, you have to take the best that's available. Miami might also win some games if they had a better defense. Dorsey could help there. Although, I'm surprised that he's still considered #1 on many mock drafts considering his injuries. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if Howie's kid pops up to 1.

cyfanatic · 02-01-2008, 09:36 AM

My favorite Draft site is this...updated regularly...good explanations...fun to track:

NFL Draft Countdown - 2008 NFL Mock Draft

Any others out there?

jdewaard · 02-01-2008, 09:55 AM

I'm a little surprised by the first pick as it seems Miami has had QB issues for sometime now. Sure they got Trent Green, but how much longer is this guy going to go. And is John Beck the next guy? Only time will tell.

The Dolphins spent an early 2nd round pick on Beck. Taking a QB number 1 this year would be kind of foolish.

mjlane · 02-01-2008, 09:58 AM

Someone please tell me that the Vikings aren't going to seriously take DeSean Jackson with their 1st round pick. Aren't they already stocked at WR with undersized track stars who can't run routes? Who do they think they are, the Detroit Lions?

jdewaard · 02-01-2008, 10:02 AM

Someone please tell me that the Vikings aren't going to seriously take DeSean Jackson with their 1st round pick. Aren't they already stocked at WR with undersized track stars who can't run routes? Who do they think they are, the Detroit Lions?

yeah it didn't make me happy to see that. I was hoping they would go after a safety or maybe some d-line help.

guitarchitect7 · 02-01-2008, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by jdewaard

The Dolphins spent an early 2nd round pick on Beck. Taking a QB number 1 this year would be kind of foolish.

Didn't realize he went that early. Hmm...lets hope it pays off. I dont think Dorsey is the best overall player. But then I don't know who would be.

Originally Posted by mjlane

Someone please tell me that the Vikings aren't going to seriously take DeSean Jackson with their 1st round pick. Aren't they already stocked at WR with undersized track stars who can't run routes? Who do they think they are, the Detroit Lions?

WR is a lacking position, and Jackson seems to be the early favorite. Tell them to take a gamble on Blythe!

They really do need a more modeld WR though.

zumbro clones · 02-01-2008, 10:23 AM

What would you think about having our own Poll to pick the first round of the draft? Each NFL team would pick starting from the top down. We could use the players that the "experts" see as viable first-rounders. We take the players off as they are picked and post themn as drafted. Trading up or down may be a bit difficult. But it sounds like fun. Any takers?

mjlane · 02-01-2008, 10:26 AM

Oh yeah, they definitely need a quality WR, but DeSean Jackson is basically a more athletic version of Troy Williamson. If Limas Sweed can show he is healthy, I wouldn't mind seeing them go after him. Maybe even Malcom Kelly from OU.

They could also use some help in the secondary and obviously at QB. Maybe they will try to put together something on draft day to trade for a known commodity at QB. I'm not sold on the Tavaris Jackson experiment.

guitarchitect7 · 02-01-2008, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by zumbro clones

What would you think about having our own Poll to pick the first round of the draft? Each NFL team would pick starting from the top down. We could use the players that the "experts" see as viable first-rounders. We take the players off as they are picked and post themn as drafted. Trading up or down may be a bit difficult. But it sounds like fun. Any takers?

I reported your idea for discussion with the MOD team. Thats all I can do.

Originally Posted by mjlane

Oh yeah, they definitely need a quality WR, but DeSean Jackson is basically a more athletic version of Troy Williamson. If Limas Sweed can show he is healthy, I wouldn't mind seeing them go after him. Maybe even Malcom Kelly from OU.

They could also use some help in the secondary and obviously at QB. Maybe they will try to put together something on draft day to trade for a known commodity at QB. I'm not sold on the Tavaris Jackson experiment.

I think they are still relying on Jackson. He showed some poise at the end of the year that could really roll over into next.

Limas Sweed could be a good one, nice thought. There just aren't any clear cut Calvin Johnsons this year. I think we're looking for a James Jones this year.

zumbro clones · 02-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Thanks! I think it would be fun.

jdewaard · 02-01-2008, 10:37 AM

the QB's in this year's draft do very little for me. Not one of the three projected first rounders is particularly exciting in my opinion. For Ryan and Brohm, you can question the quality of opponent that they played. The ACC had a down year, by most accounts, and the Big East is a question mark any way you look at it. Woodson played in a great conference, but he played for Kentucky. Not exactly a premire pro factory when it comes to QB's. *cough, Tim Couch, cough*

chuckles · 02-01-2008, 10:38 AM

ok, first of all, Miami won't be drafting first... 2nd of all, Denver is not taking a RB, why would philly take ryan mendenhall?? maybe its just me, but whoever did this mock draft doesn't no what he's talking about...

mjlane · 02-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by cyfanatic

My favorite Draft site is this...updated regularly...good explanations...fun to track:

NFL Draft Countdown - 2008 NFL Mock Draft

Any others out there?

Looks like they are projecting Tuba to go to Cleveland in the 2nd round (#56 overall). Their comments: "A space-eating nose tackle who isn't nearly as big of a reach here as some people might think."

mjlane · 02-01-2008, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by chuckles

ok, first of all, Miami won't be drafting first...

I guess the NFL disagrees with you, but then again, what do they know.

2008 NFL Draft order