welcome to the carolina family, ed davis. a projection of mins. in his freshman year if everyone returns:
lawson: 26
frasor: 19
drew: 6
ellington: 22
ginyard: 21
green: 20
graves: 6
hansbrough: 28
thompson: 23
stepheson: 17
copeland: 4
davis: 8
if hansbrough decides to forego his senior season, the big men mins. should look like:
thompson: 29
stepheson: 26
copeland: 9
davis:16
if lawson leaves before his junior campaign, the 1-3 positions will look like:
frasor: 25
drew: 10
ellington: 27
ginyard: 25
green: 25
graves: 8
oh boy! and we're still recruiting tyler zeller and iman shumpert. the only caveat there is that there won't be room for both if both hansbrough and lawson stay in school.
i don't know who i'd rather have. you can always get shooters like shumpert if you're the kind of top-notch program that Carolina is, plus, he'd be sitting behind ellington. however, carolina big men traditionally play right under the basket, and that isn't zeller's game. so i don't know.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
carolina recruiting: don't panic yet
Much has been made of the fact that Carolina got 0 guys in the class of 2007 and is losing out on big prospects left and right in the class of 2008. Samardo Samuels, Delvon Roe, Al-Farouq Aminu, and Jrue Holiday are just four of the big names the Heels were in good position with this year and lost out on. But is 2008 really the class that UNC needs? Let's check out the roster.
William Graves--rFr.
Tywon Lawson--So.
Wayne Ellington--So.
Deon Thompson--So.
Alex Stepheson--So.
Tyler Hansbrough--Jr.
Danny Green--Jr.
Marcus Ginyard--Jr.
Bobby Frasor--Jr.
Mike Copeland--Jr.
Quentin Thomas--Sr.
Let's conservatively say that their rotation is 8 deep now, which is plenty deep. It's not last year, with the 11-man rotation, but it's still fine. So, Carolina doesn't truly NEED anyone in the class of 2007 to step in and play (and that's why they were only really seriously recruiting Kevin Love).
But what about the next year? Don't the Heels need someone from the class of 2008? In a word, no. Since we conservatively kept Quentin Thomas out of the 8-man rotation in 2007-08, the Heels don't really lose anybody. And at this point, they are bringing in Larry Drew, a top-flight point guard from that class for sure. Big men Ed Davis and Tyler Zeller are both possibilities as well.
But what about early draft entries? The only guys who look as if they might do that are Lawson and Hansbrough, so even if they do go, they are replaced by Drew and Davis/Zeller, respectively. Additionally, Hansbrough is probably a four-year college player, because he doesn't have a really high ceiling. His arms are short, he is short for a four, he doesn't have a good jump shot, and his athleticism isn't that good. He is a tremendous college player for other reasons, but he isn't a prospect the NBA just falls in love with.
But, being conservative again, let's examine what their 2008-09 roster would check out as if Hansbrough and Lawson both left, AND if Carolina somehow lost out on any big man and any other recruit:
Guard:
Frasor
Drew
Ellington
Small Forward:
Green
Ginyard
Graves
Big Men:
Copeland
Thompson
Stepheson
That roster contains three McDonald's All-Americans, two very good big men (and one good senior backup), and a lot of skill at the 1-3 positions. That roster is 9 deep, which is fine. As you can see, that team isn't hurting for any big names from the class of 2007 or 2008.
But 2009, however, is another matter. That is a critical year for the Heels, as they will lose atleast five players from that graduating class, and the recruiting will really be important. For now, though, the Carolinan community can rest easy. They may have lost out on the Roes and Samuels of the world, but they'll be just fine. After all, this is UNC.
William Graves--rFr.
Tywon Lawson--So.
Wayne Ellington--So.
Deon Thompson--So.
Alex Stepheson--So.
Tyler Hansbrough--Jr.
Danny Green--Jr.
Marcus Ginyard--Jr.
Bobby Frasor--Jr.
Mike Copeland--Jr.
Quentin Thomas--Sr.
Let's conservatively say that their rotation is 8 deep now, which is plenty deep. It's not last year, with the 11-man rotation, but it's still fine. So, Carolina doesn't truly NEED anyone in the class of 2007 to step in and play (and that's why they were only really seriously recruiting Kevin Love).
But what about the next year? Don't the Heels need someone from the class of 2008? In a word, no. Since we conservatively kept Quentin Thomas out of the 8-man rotation in 2007-08, the Heels don't really lose anybody. And at this point, they are bringing in Larry Drew, a top-flight point guard from that class for sure. Big men Ed Davis and Tyler Zeller are both possibilities as well.
But what about early draft entries? The only guys who look as if they might do that are Lawson and Hansbrough, so even if they do go, they are replaced by Drew and Davis/Zeller, respectively. Additionally, Hansbrough is probably a four-year college player, because he doesn't have a really high ceiling. His arms are short, he is short for a four, he doesn't have a good jump shot, and his athleticism isn't that good. He is a tremendous college player for other reasons, but he isn't a prospect the NBA just falls in love with.
But, being conservative again, let's examine what their 2008-09 roster would check out as if Hansbrough and Lawson both left, AND if Carolina somehow lost out on any big man and any other recruit:
Guard:
Frasor
Drew
Ellington
Small Forward:
Green
Ginyard
Graves
Big Men:
Copeland
Thompson
Stepheson
That roster contains three McDonald's All-Americans, two very good big men (and one good senior backup), and a lot of skill at the 1-3 positions. That roster is 9 deep, which is fine. As you can see, that team isn't hurting for any big names from the class of 2007 or 2008.
But 2009, however, is another matter. That is a critical year for the Heels, as they will lose atleast five players from that graduating class, and the recruiting will really be important. For now, though, the Carolinan community can rest easy. They may have lost out on the Roes and Samuels of the world, but they'll be just fine. After all, this is UNC.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Carolina
Just watched the tape of Wright and Terry getting drafted. Still thinking about minutes next year. Here's how I'd do it:
Tywon Lawson--27 minutes
Bobby Frasor--21 minutes
Quentin Thomas--7 minutes
Wayne Ellington--22 minutes
Marcus Ginyard--21 minutes
Danny Green--22 minutes
William Graves--2 minutes
Mike Copeland--4 minutes
Alex Stepheson--19 minutes
Deon Thompson--25 minutes
Tyler Hansbrough--30 minutes
(200 total minutes)
Tywon Lawson--27 minutes
Bobby Frasor--21 minutes
Quentin Thomas--7 minutes
Wayne Ellington--22 minutes
Marcus Ginyard--21 minutes
Danny Green--22 minutes
William Graves--2 minutes
Mike Copeland--4 minutes
Alex Stepheson--19 minutes
Deon Thompson--25 minutes
Tyler Hansbrough--30 minutes
(200 total minutes)
Sunday, April 29, 2007
6:00
I'm really happy that someone from Elon got picked. That basically legitamizes where I'm going to school.
253 is Cincinnati's pick: Chinedum Ndukwe, S from Notre Dame. Can't believe two guys were taken from that atrocious Fightin' Irish secondary.
254 is Oakland with the second to last pick in the draft: Johnathan Holland, WR Louisiana Tech. Never heard of him.
And here is Mr. Irrelevant! They just showed all the parties for Mr. Irrelevant. I'm excited. I hope it's Noland Burchette.
And Detroit takes as Mr. Irrelevant...Ramzee Robinson, CB from Alabama. Mel thinks he'll make the team.
And that's a wrap! Thanks for tuning in. We had a lot of fun! We saw some smart teams, some dumb ones, guys falling, guys rising, surprises, exciting moments, and college stars giving the fans of their new NFL teams hope. I spent 18 hours working on this, and it has been well worth it. See you next year.
253 is Cincinnati's pick: Chinedum Ndukwe, S from Notre Dame. Can't believe two guys were taken from that atrocious Fightin' Irish secondary.
254 is Oakland with the second to last pick in the draft: Johnathan Holland, WR Louisiana Tech. Never heard of him.
And here is Mr. Irrelevant! They just showed all the parties for Mr. Irrelevant. I'm excited. I hope it's Noland Burchette.
And Detroit takes as Mr. Irrelevant...Ramzee Robinson, CB from Alabama. Mel thinks he'll make the team.
And that's a wrap! Thanks for tuning in. We had a lot of fun! We saw some smart teams, some dumb ones, guys falling, guys rising, surprises, exciting moments, and college stars giving the fans of their new NFL teams hope. I spent 18 hours working on this, and it has been well worth it. See you next year.
5:45
Tampa @ 246: Kenneth Darby, RB from Alabama. I spent Darby's whole career with the Tide wondering when he would turn from a solid, 4 ypc guy to a standout player. It never really happened. This will add depth, and in that sense, it is a good pick. He can come in and be reliable.
New England has 247: Mike Elgin, the C from Iowa. Hadn't heard of him. That was only the seventh pure center taken so far.
The Rams select Keith Jackson, Arkansas' DT at 248. Very good pick. Jackson was productive in college and has some talent. He also has a great name.
249 is also owned by the Rams, and they pick Derek Stanley, WR from Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The Giants have 250: Ahmad Bradshaw, RB from Marshall. They add more backfield depth. Bradshaw is a bit of a calculated risk. He started his career at UVA but had some character problems. He is a talent, though.
Jacksonville @ 251: Chad Nkang, LB from Elon!!! Alright! That's my future school! Terrific!
McKnight, Walker, Matt Moore still out there. And Chris Leak.
Andrew Carnahan T from Arizona State is 252 for the Jags.
New England has 247: Mike Elgin, the C from Iowa. Hadn't heard of him. That was only the seventh pure center taken so far.
The Rams select Keith Jackson, Arkansas' DT at 248. Very good pick. Jackson was productive in college and has some talent. He also has a great name.
249 is also owned by the Rams, and they pick Derek Stanley, WR from Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The Giants have 250: Ahmad Bradshaw, RB from Marshall. They add more backfield depth. Bradshaw is a bit of a calculated risk. He started his career at UVA but had some character problems. He is a talent, though.
Jacksonville @ 251: Chad Nkang, LB from Elon!!! Alright! That's my future school! Terrific!
McKnight, Walker, Matt Moore still out there. And Chris Leak.
Andrew Carnahan T from Arizona State is 252 for the Jags.
5:30
San Diego on the clock for 240: Brandon Siler, LB from Florida. Good pick at this stage; he was a key cog in Florida's championship defense last year.
241 is Chicago's: Aaron Brant, the OT from Iowa State.
242 for Indy: Keyunta Dawson, a LB from Texas Tech. A few no-namers these last picks here.
243 for the Pack: Clark Harris, TE from Rutgers. He's pretty good, productive. Not a flashy selection.
244 is my Falcons: Jason Snelling, FB from Virginia.
245 is Tampa's: Marcus Hamilton, CB from UVA. Two Cavs in a row. I really don't think Hamilton is worthy of this pick. He gets destroyed by everyone.
Tennessee is Mel's worst team.
241 is Chicago's: Aaron Brant, the OT from Iowa State.
242 for Indy: Keyunta Dawson, a LB from Texas Tech. A few no-namers these last picks here.
243 for the Pack: Clark Harris, TE from Rutgers. He's pretty good, productive. Not a flashy selection.
244 is my Falcons: Jason Snelling, FB from Virginia.
245 is Tampa's: Marcus Hamilton, CB from UVA. Two Cavs in a row. I really don't think Hamilton is worthy of this pick. He gets destroyed by everyone.
Tennessee is Mel's worst team.
5:15
Cleveland @ 234: Syndric Steptoe, WR Arizona. Great name! Great player? Probably not.
235 for the Jets: Chansi Stuckey, WR from Clemson. He was a good #1 in college. He could make this team. He reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery, the kid from N.C. State that the Jets have.
236 is Philly's: Nate Ilaoa, RB Hawai'i. I really think that there are better backs out there.
Cowboys take Alan Ball, CB Illinois with No. 237
Miami with 238: Abraham Wright, DE Colorado. Don't know him.
Buffalo has 239: C.J. Ah You, DE Oklahoma. Good bit of talent on this kid, but he never quite put it together. Another quality selection from the Bills. They might have impressed me more than any other team these past two days.
235 for the Jets: Chansi Stuckey, WR from Clemson. He was a good #1 in college. He could make this team. He reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery, the kid from N.C. State that the Jets have.
236 is Philly's: Nate Ilaoa, RB Hawai'i. I really think that there are better backs out there.
Cowboys take Alan Ball, CB Illinois with No. 237
Miami with 238: Abraham Wright, DE Colorado. Don't know him.
Buffalo has 239: C.J. Ah You, DE Oklahoma. Good bit of talent on this kid, but he never quite put it together. Another quality selection from the Bills. They might have impressed me more than any other team these past two days.
5:00
Green Bay @ 228: DeShawn Wynn, RB from Florida. He's not that great, and Urban Meyer didn't really trust him until late in the season. Backup QB Tim Tebow was perhaps the most reliable runner there last year, but not a bad value. Is he better than Darius Walker? He's certainly bigger.
Jacksonville's 229: John Broussard, WR from San Jose State.
230 for Cincinnati: Dan Santucci, G for Notre Dame. Sounds like a good Italian Catholic.
231 is Kansas City's: Michael Allan, TE from Whitworth. Sounds like a company.
Seattle's 232: Steve Vallos, G from Wake Forest. He's been good battling in the ACC trenches for his whole career.
233 for Minny: Chandler Williams, WR from Florida International
Jacksonville's 229: John Broussard, WR from San Jose State.
230 for Cincinnati: Dan Santucci, G for Notre Dame. Sounds like a good Italian Catholic.
231 is Kansas City's: Michael Allan, TE from Whitworth. Sounds like a company.
Seattle's 232: Steve Vallos, G from Wake Forest. He's been good battling in the ACC trenches for his whole career.
233 for Minny: Chandler Williams, WR from Florida International
4:45
The kid Hairston could get some playing time in New England because the running back corps is a little thin after Maroney. We have seen the Patriots play without a good RB before and they could do it again.
Bills @ 222: Derek Schouman, the TE from Boise State. This guy showed how good he really was in that Fiesta Bowl. Good draft for the Bills:
Marshawn Lynch
Paul Posluszny
Trent Edwards
Dwayne Wright
John Wendling
Derek Schouman
You have to have a good draft in a division with the Jets and the Patriots.
223 for the Titans is Mike Otto, OT from Purdue.
224 for the Giants: Michael Johnson, S from Arizona.
225 for Miami is Miami's 9th pick, and they are scheduled for one more. This is: Brandon Fields, P from Michigan State. He stinks at pooch punting.
226 is Carolina's: C.J. Wilson, CB from Baylor. DKH.
227 for my Steelers, who are having an underwhelming draft: Dallas Baker! Alright! Terrific pick! I thought we needed some WR help, and we got a very good one at a terrific value. I think he can be a very good #3 receiver, a redzone type guy. Sensational. This really upgrades this draft.
Bills @ 222: Derek Schouman, the TE from Boise State. This guy showed how good he really was in that Fiesta Bowl. Good draft for the Bills:
Marshawn Lynch
Paul Posluszny
Trent Edwards
Dwayne Wright
John Wendling
Derek Schouman
You have to have a good draft in a division with the Jets and the Patriots.
223 for the Titans is Mike Otto, OT from Purdue.
224 for the Giants: Michael Johnson, S from Arizona.
225 for Miami is Miami's 9th pick, and they are scheduled for one more. This is: Brandon Fields, P from Michigan State. He stinks at pooch punting.
226 is Carolina's: C.J. Wilson, CB from Baylor. DKH.
227 for my Steelers, who are having an underwhelming draft: Dallas Baker! Alright! Terrific pick! I thought we needed some WR help, and we got a very good one at a terrific value. I think he can be a very good #3 receiver, a redzone type guy. Sensational. This really upgrades this draft.
4:45
The kid Hairston could get some playing time in New England because the running back corps is a little thin after Maroney. We have seen the Patriots play without a good RB before and they could do it again.
Bills @ 222: Derek Schouman, the TE from Boise State. This guy showed how good he really was in that Fiesta Bowl. Good draft for the Bills:
Marshawn Lynch
Paul Posluszny
Trent Edwards
Dwayne Wright
John Wendling
Derek Schouman
You have to have a good draft in a division with the Jets and the Patriots.
223 for the Titans is Mike Otto, OT from Purdue.
224 for the Giants: Michael Johnson, S from Arizona.
225 for Miami is Miami's 9th pick, and they are scheduled for one more. This is: Brandon Fields, P from Michigan State. He stinks at pooch punting.
226 is Carolina's: C.J. Wilson, CB from Baylor. DKH.
227 for my Steelers, who are having an underwhelming draft: Dallas Baker! Alright! Terrific pick! I thought we needed some WR help, and we got a very good one at a terrific value. I think he can be a very good #3 receiver, a redzone type guy. Sensational. This really upgrades this draft.
Bills @ 222: Derek Schouman, the TE from Boise State. This guy showed how good he really was in that Fiesta Bowl. Good draft for the Bills:
Marshawn Lynch
Paul Posluszny
Trent Edwards
Dwayne Wright
John Wendling
Derek Schouman
You have to have a good draft in a division with the Jets and the Patriots.
223 for the Titans is Mike Otto, OT from Purdue.
224 for the Giants: Michael Johnson, S from Arizona.
225 for Miami is Miami's 9th pick, and they are scheduled for one more. This is: Brandon Fields, P from Michigan State. He stinks at pooch punting.
226 is Carolina's: C.J. Wilson, CB from Baylor. DKH.
227 for my Steelers, who are having an underwhelming draft: Dallas Baker! Alright! Terrific pick! I thought we needed some WR help, and we got a very good one at a terrific value. I think he can be a very good #3 receiver, a redzone type guy. Sensational. This really upgrades this draft.
4:30
Washington at 216. Good draft for them in terms of value, but they needed help on the D-Line and didn't get it.
They pick: Tyler Ecker, TE from Michigan. I saw this kid play a good bit, and he's a pretty good player. He will help them out, provide depth. But they need D-Line help!
Minny @ 217: Tyler Thigpen, QB from Coastal Carolina. I would have taken Chris Leak or Matt Moore or Tyler Palko.
218 for Houston: Zach Diles, LB Kansas State.
I am really hoping for Darius Walker and Noland Burchette to get drafted. I'm not really holding out any hope for Nick Leeson.
Dolphins select Kelvin Smith, a LB from Syracuse with the 219th pick.
Saints at 220: Marvin Mitchell, a LB from Tennessee. DKH.
Defending NFC champs @ 221: Trumaine McBride, CB from Mississippi.
It's funny because I'm pretty sure that the Patriots would not have traded for Moss had they not given up a 21-3 lead against the Colts in the AFC championship game last season.
They pick: Tyler Ecker, TE from Michigan. I saw this kid play a good bit, and he's a pretty good player. He will help them out, provide depth. But they need D-Line help!
Minny @ 217: Tyler Thigpen, QB from Coastal Carolina. I would have taken Chris Leak or Matt Moore or Tyler Palko.
218 for Houston: Zach Diles, LB Kansas State.
I am really hoping for Darius Walker and Noland Burchette to get drafted. I'm not really holding out any hope for Nick Leeson.
Dolphins select Kelvin Smith, a LB from Syracuse with the 219th pick.
Saints at 220: Marvin Mitchell, a LB from Tennessee. DKH.
Defending NFC champs @ 221: Trumaine McBride, CB from Mississippi.
It's funny because I'm pretty sure that the Patriots would not have traded for Moss had they not given up a 21-3 lead against the Colts in the AFC championship game last season.
4:15
211 is the Patriots: Oscar Lua, LB USC. These USC 'backers are talented.
212 for the 'Boys: Courtney Brown, CB Cal-Poly
213 is Cleveland's: Chase Pittman, DE LSU. That sure was a talented defensive line for the Bayou Bengals last year.
214 belongs to Tampa Bay: Chris Denman, OT Fresno State
I'm really hoping Burchette goes somewhere, but I honestly am not that enamored with him.
Cardinals' 215: Ben Patrick, the TE from Delaware. Nice. Now they have two very talented, big, young tight ends in Patrick and Leonard Pope. That will be an offense to watch if their line holds up.
212 for the 'Boys: Courtney Brown, CB Cal-Poly
213 is Cleveland's: Chase Pittman, DE LSU. That sure was a talented defensive line for the Bayou Bengals last year.
214 belongs to Tampa Bay: Chris Denman, OT Fresno State
I'm really hoping Burchette goes somewhere, but I honestly am not that enamored with him.
Cardinals' 215: Ben Patrick, the TE from Delaware. Nice. Now they have two very talented, big, young tight ends in Patrick and Leonard Pope. That will be an offense to watch if their line holds up.
4:00
206 for Tennessee: Ryan Smith, corner from Florida. Super-productive but small.
Why have the Falcons still not picked up a Tackle? Why?
Little late for Atlanta to pick up a productive safety at 203.
Atlanta has already made 10 selections and is scheduled to make one more.
Ravens @ 207: Prescott Burgess, Linebacker from Michigan. Another good player who probably just doesn't project real well to the pro level.
208 for New England: Justise Hairstong, RB Central Connecticut State
209 for the Patriots again: Corey Hilliard, G Oklahoma State
Stone can jump over a car! These late round safeties are athletes!
Seattle has the last pick in this round: Jordan Kent, WR from Oregon
I guess NFL teams have decided that Rhema McKnight can really not catch the ball
When will Darius Walker go?
Why have the Falcons still not picked up a Tackle? Why?
Little late for Atlanta to pick up a productive safety at 203.
Atlanta has already made 10 selections and is scheduled to make one more.
Ravens @ 207: Prescott Burgess, Linebacker from Michigan. Another good player who probably just doesn't project real well to the pro level.
208 for New England: Justise Hairstong, RB Central Connecticut State
209 for the Patriots again: Corey Hilliard, G Oklahoma State
Stone can jump over a car! These late round safeties are athletes!
Seattle has the last pick in this round: Jordan Kent, WR from Oregon
I guess NFL teams have decided that Rhema McKnight can really not catch the ball
When will Darius Walker go?
3:45
3:49
I love this piece. I really don't like Shelley Smith, but this is really good.
Eagles @ 201: Rashad Barksdale, S from Albany.
New England picks Mike Richardson, CB from Notre Dame @ 202.
Atlanta has 203: Daren Stone, S fom Maine.
Miscue on Jaws' package on Russell.
Titans @ 204: Jacob Ford, DE from Central Arkansas.
205 is another Redskin pick: Jordan Palmer, the QB from UTEP. Good future backup. Possibly starter if he starts imitating his brother.
I love this piece. I really don't like Shelley Smith, but this is really good.
Eagles @ 201: Rashad Barksdale, S from Albany.
New England picks Mike Richardson, CB from Notre Dame @ 202.
Atlanta has 203: Daren Stone, S fom Maine.
Miscue on Jaws' package on Russell.
Titans @ 204: Jacob Ford, DE from Central Arkansas.
205 is another Redskin pick: Jordan Palmer, the QB from UTEP. Good future backup. Possibly starter if he starts imitating his brother.
3:30
Dallas trades back in with Cleveland to get the 195 spot, and they take Deon Anderson, the FB from Connecticut.
196 for Kansas City is Herb Taylor, an OT from TCU.
Mel just said "David Clowney will make [Green Bay's] football team. He'll be a 3rd, 4th, or 5th receiver because of his speed". Excellent.
197 for Seattle is WR Courtney Taylor from Auburn. Good pick of a decent player.
Look at the Cardinals! This draft:
Levi Brown
Alan Branch
Buster Davis
Steve Breaston
You add those guys to Matt Leinart, Edgerrin James, and Anquan Boldin&Larry Fitzgerald, and that's quite an offense. The defense is improving as well. I know we say this every year, but that is a quality team.
Mark May is ripping Washington's inability to get any help for their defensive line.
Atlanta @ 198: Doug Datish, OL Ohio State. OK. He's one of those solid, no-nonsense college players. Will he be athletic enough at the pro level? Let's hope so.
Three receivers taken so far for the Titans. Think they don't know what they need?
Miami has 199: Drew Mormino, C Central Michigan.
Cleveland @ 200 selects Melila Purcell, DE Hawai'i.
Great piece about JaMarcus Russell. Hilarious. I love this stuff.
196 for Kansas City is Herb Taylor, an OT from TCU.
Mel just said "David Clowney will make [Green Bay's] football team. He'll be a 3rd, 4th, or 5th receiver because of his speed". Excellent.
197 for Seattle is WR Courtney Taylor from Auburn. Good pick of a decent player.
Look at the Cardinals! This draft:
Levi Brown
Alan Branch
Buster Davis
Steve Breaston
You add those guys to Matt Leinart, Edgerrin James, and Anquan Boldin&Larry Fitzgerald, and that's quite an offense. The defense is improving as well. I know we say this every year, but that is a quality team.
Mark May is ripping Washington's inability to get any help for their defensive line.
Atlanta @ 198: Doug Datish, OL Ohio State. OK. He's one of those solid, no-nonsense college players. Will he be athletic enough at the pro level? Let's hope so.
Three receivers taken so far for the Titans. Think they don't know what they need?
Miami has 199: Drew Mormino, C Central Michigan.
Cleveland @ 200 selects Melila Purcell, DE Hawai'i.
Great piece about JaMarcus Russell. Hilarious. I love this stuff.
3:15
Dungy interview. He really is the epitome of class.
191 for Green Bay: Korey Hall, LB from Boise State. I wonder if he would have been picked had Boise State not won that crazy Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma?
Tomlin interview. He really is impressive in interviews.
Desmond Bishop, the LB from California is the 192nd pick for Green Bay.
193 is also Green Bay's. Do they go LB again? No. It's Mason Crosby. Super selection. Amazing value.
194 is for the Falcons. I would have suggested Ben Patrick if we hadn't gotten Martrez Milner earlier. The selection is David Irons, CB from Auburn. Nice pick! Ton of talent, but he had a subpar season last year. Very good. Perhaps the best value selection of the draft for the Falcons.
Very awkward miscue with a Rachel Nichols videoconference. That's bound to happen in the draft, though. 18 hours of coverage and very little of it can be prepared.
191 for Green Bay: Korey Hall, LB from Boise State. I wonder if he would have been picked had Boise State not won that crazy Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma?
Tomlin interview. He really is impressive in interviews.
Desmond Bishop, the LB from California is the 192nd pick for Green Bay.
193 is also Green Bay's. Do they go LB again? No. It's Mason Crosby. Super selection. Amazing value.
194 is for the Falcons. I would have suggested Ben Patrick if we hadn't gotten Martrez Milner earlier. The selection is David Irons, CB from Auburn. Nice pick! Ton of talent, but he had a subpar season last year. Very good. Perhaps the best value selection of the draft for the Falcons.
Very awkward miscue with a Rachel Nichols videoconference. That's bound to happen in the draft, though. 18 hours of coverage and very little of it can be prepared.
3:00
Buffalo has 184: John Wendling, S from Wyoming.
Patrick and Crosby really stick out to me.
Atlanta has their first pick of the 6th round at 185: Trey Lewis, DT from Washburn.
Craziest clip of the draft! Wendling jumping over a 5'6" bar after just one mini-hop. Not over the side, just face-jumping right over it. Unreal. Crazy clip.
186 is San Fran's: Thomas Clayton, RB Kansas State.
Boy, did Darius Walker make a dumb decision leaving school early. I feel really bad for him. He was probably hoping for the second round. Guys I've never heard of him are going over him that play his position. Sad.
Cincy @ 187: Matt Toeaina, DE Oregon
188 for Tennessee: Joel Filani, WR Texas Tech. Very good in college, he dropped because of that gunslinglin' system he was in, where I could catch 50 balls.
Braylon Edwards is here, and boy did he dress up for the occasion. Nice T-shirt. He's excited about playing with Quinn. Happy about Quinn "infiltrating the system". Bright future. "This is going to be my year". He's talented.
New York Giants: Adam Koets, OT Oregon State @ 189.
St. Louis @ 190: Ken Shackleford, OT Georgia.
Patrick and Crosby really stick out to me.
Atlanta has their first pick of the 6th round at 185: Trey Lewis, DT from Washburn.
Craziest clip of the draft! Wendling jumping over a 5'6" bar after just one mini-hop. Not over the side, just face-jumping right over it. Unreal. Crazy clip.
186 is San Fran's: Thomas Clayton, RB Kansas State.
Boy, did Darius Walker make a dumb decision leaving school early. I feel really bad for him. He was probably hoping for the second round. Guys I've never heard of him are going over him that play his position. Sad.
Cincy @ 187: Matt Toeaina, DE Oregon
188 for Tennessee: Joel Filani, WR Texas Tech. Very good in college, he dropped because of that gunslinglin' system he was in, where I could catch 50 balls.
Braylon Edwards is here, and boy did he dress up for the occasion. Nice T-shirt. He's excited about playing with Quinn. Happy about Quinn "infiltrating the system". Bright future. "This is going to be my year". He's talented.
New York Giants: Adam Koets, OT Oregon State @ 189.
St. Louis @ 190: Ken Shackleford, OT Georgia.
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179 is Washington's third pick: H.B. Blades. Terrific selection. They get him and Dallas Sartz at a value pick.
180 is Justin Rogers, DE from SMU for the Patriots.
181 is Miami's pick, and they'll select: Reagan Mauia, the humongous RB from Hawai'i. They wanted a big back.
Falcons have four picks in this round.
Tampa's got 182: Adam Hayward, LB from Portland State.
183 is Houston's: Kasey Studdard, G from Texas. Big guy, really good college player. He should have gone higher. Houston is having a quietly impressive draft. Maybe they just couldn't take the pressure of having the first pick.
180 is Justin Rogers, DE from SMU for the Patriots.
181 is Miami's pick, and they'll select: Reagan Mauia, the humongous RB from Hawai'i. They wanted a big back.
Falcons have four picks in this round.
Tampa's got 182: Adam Hayward, LB from Portland State.
183 is Houston's: Kasey Studdard, G from Texas. Big guy, really good college player. He should have gone higher. Houston is having a quietly impressive draft. Maybe they just couldn't take the pressure of having the first pick.
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New England @ 171: Clint Oldenburg, OT from Colorado State.
San Diego up for 172: Legedu Naanee, WR Boise State.
The only other Hokies who have a decent chance of getting drafted are DE Noland Burchette and Long Snapper Nick Leeson. Scouts Inc. says Burchette should go in the 4th-5th round (so hopefully he'll go fairly soon), and Leeson will go in the 6th-7th if at all.
Colts again @ 173: Michael Coe, CB Alabama State. Over 20 corners taken so far.
Troy Smith! At 174 for the Ravens! Wow! Okay! Terrific pick.
Round Six begins with Oakland @ 175: Oren O'Neal, FB from Arkansas State.
The Ravens were looking at grabbing Brady Quinn, so they are looking QB a bit. McNair can tutor Smith, who I think is better than Kyle Boller by a lot. They say Smith will be a career backup, but I think he can be a Jon Kitna-type in terms of how you view him on the depth chart as a 1 or 2.
Vikings select Rufus Alexander, the Oklahoma LB at 176. This guy is outstanding. He is constantly making plays. He reminds me a lot of Demeco Ryans, the former Alabama LB who had a great rookie year last season for Houston. Alexander could be that type of guy. He's a steal.
Tremendous draft for the Vikings:
Adrian Peterson
Sidney Rice
Marcus McCauley
Brian Robison
Rufus Alexander
Jets select Jacob Bender, OT from Nicholls State with 177.
178 is Dallas' pick. They go with Nick Folk, K from Arizona. Never heard of him. So why did they grab him? Mason Crosby is still out there.
Darius Walker, Crosby, and Ben Patrick still around.
San Diego up for 172: Legedu Naanee, WR Boise State.
The only other Hokies who have a decent chance of getting drafted are DE Noland Burchette and Long Snapper Nick Leeson. Scouts Inc. says Burchette should go in the 4th-5th round (so hopefully he'll go fairly soon), and Leeson will go in the 6th-7th if at all.
Colts again @ 173: Michael Coe, CB Alabama State. Over 20 corners taken so far.
Troy Smith! At 174 for the Ravens! Wow! Okay! Terrific pick.
Round Six begins with Oakland @ 175: Oren O'Neal, FB from Arkansas State.
The Ravens were looking at grabbing Brady Quinn, so they are looking QB a bit. McNair can tutor Smith, who I think is better than Kyle Boller by a lot. They say Smith will be a career backup, but I think he can be a Jon Kitna-type in terms of how you view him on the depth chart as a 1 or 2.
Vikings select Rufus Alexander, the Oklahoma LB at 176. This guy is outstanding. He is constantly making plays. He reminds me a lot of Demeco Ryans, the former Alabama LB who had a great rookie year last season for Houston. Alexander could be that type of guy. He's a steal.
Tremendous draft for the Vikings:
Adrian Peterson
Sidney Rice
Marcus McCauley
Brian Robison
Rufus Alexander
Jets select Jacob Bender, OT from Nicholls State with 177.
178 is Dallas' pick. They go with Nick Folk, K from Arizona. Never heard of him. So why did they grab him? Mason Crosby is still out there.
Darius Walker, Crosby, and Ben Patrick still around.
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164: Carolina: Tim Shaw, LB Penn State
165: Oakland: Eric Frampton, S Washington State
166: Jacksonville: Derek Landri, DT Notre Dame
167: Chicago: Kevin Payne, DB Louisiana Monroe
Chicago up again @ 168: Corey Graham, CB New Hampshire
According to Scouts Inc. OT was the 7th biggest need for the Texans, and Frye is the only one they took. Great! He may get some PT.
Roy Hall, the third WR from Ohio State is 168 to the Colts. He'll go with Gonzalez. Hall must have run a fast forty, because he never seemed special.
Steelers on the clock @ 170: William Gay, CB from Louisville. DKH. Hope he's good. We need another corner.
165: Oakland: Eric Frampton, S Washington State
166: Jacksonville: Derek Landri, DT Notre Dame
167: Chicago: Kevin Payne, DB Louisiana Monroe
Chicago up again @ 168: Corey Graham, CB New Hampshire
According to Scouts Inc. OT was the 7th biggest need for the Texans, and Frye is the only one they took. Great! He may get some PT.
Roy Hall, the third WR from Ohio State is 168 to the Colts. He'll go with Gonzalez. Hall must have run a fast forty, because he never seemed special.
Steelers on the clock @ 170: William Gay, CB from Louisville. DKH. Hope he's good. We need another corner.
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