The 2012 NFL Draft Thread, 4/26 8EST/5PST Vikings are on the clock

[champcruthik]

So much value and great talent remaining in the second-round. Mid-level teams (7-8 wins) should be feasting on extra picks. STL just taught every organization how to rebuild, given the fortunate luxury of Bradford. I'm honestly more excited for today than the first day of the draft. Would love for the Eagles to snag Dennard at some point today.

 

[651akathepaul]

Definitely more excited for Day 2 as well.

 

[goldenticket21]

651akathePaul -- I personally think the explosiveness that James brings to the field is what the Broncos lack extremely at this point. Watching the game film of Chris Polk , I just feel he lacks the acceleration, Stamina and breakaway speed (low 4.6 40 i believe he ran?) that we need. Polk is a safer pick without a doubt. But with what the Broncos need is speed and game changing ability from the tailback position. I'd even consider Lamar Miller a better pick than Polk.

ChampCruThik --- I like Alshon Jeffery alot also, if he was to fall to the Broncos in the 3rd/4th round I would hope we take him if we don't take Hill. I just don't see him lasting that long. He is not 2nd round worthy.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by Buc Em

Lavonte David and Jerel Worthy are gonna beasts for whoever gets them. I really like TY Hilton, Tank Carder and Josh Norman in the 4th too. And Josh Robinson in the 3rd.

I hope he goes to a team that runs crazy defensive formations

 

[university of nike]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

You don't want Lamichael on the Broncos. Stephen Hill is a much more suitable pick.

 

[champcruthik]

Golden, on the contrary, I think Jeffery is first-round worthy. Only like Blackmon and Floyd over him. Wish the Eagles had even more second-round picks. Yes, I'm greedy. Will we see a lot of trading up to the top of the second like yesterday?

 

[ag 47]

Would love for the Eagles to snag Dennard at some point today


Shhh, I'm hoping he somehow falls to the end of the third.

 

[seymore cake]

Originally Posted by gangsta207therevolution

Originally Posted by Seymore CAKE

I need the Bears to figure out a way to get a decent corner in this 2nd round.

I go for broke and take Jenkins. We miss too often on 2nd and 3rd rounders to really care about if Jenkins even becomes Sam Hurd

I want him too but I don't think he'll be there unfortunately.  If we could get him, a OT, and a decent safetly I'd feel good about this draft

 

[Kimchi Papi]

So you think the Colts will draft Luck's TE Fleener to give him his Dallas Clark 2.0 or do you think they'll draft LB Courtney Upshaw for Pagano's D?

 

[goldenticket21]

ChampCruThik --- Is Alshon a #1 receiver though is the question? I believe Blackmon is and will be a legit #1 option(Dez Bryant like), with the only thing holding him back is the QB situation in Jacksonville. Blaine Gabbert is not a starting NFL quarterback. As far as trades go, I see more trades in the middle of round 2 as opposed to the top of it.



psk2310 --- if the Colts are smart they will draft Fleener. They have NOTHING on offense outside of an old Reggie Wayne. No running back / TE/ Receiver. With a TE being a rookie QB best friend, why not give Luck somebody he knows already and understands where to put the ball on.

 

[champcruthik]

Fleener makes way too much sense with the Stanford connection, but I personally wouldn't pass on Upshaw's first-round value. Could always grab Allen, Egnew, Charles, or Green later.

 

[champcruthik]

GT, that's a good question and the answer is honestly maybe, maybe not. Jeffery is probably more a fringe #1 like Floyd, but based on value if Floyd and Jeffery both end up productive #2s, isn't that great for Jeffery based on pick placement if he goes in the second? Blackmon is more Q Boldin to me than Dezzy.

 

[651akathepaul]

Not nice Chester...Not nice.

 

[goldenticket21]

ChampCruThik ---- Depending on which team takes the chance on Alshon will determine if he has 2nd round value. For instance, If he goes to a team like the Rams or Browns , he will look like 3rd/4th round value. But a team like the Panthers would make him appear to have 1st/2nd round value. If i was the GM of Carolina, I would without question use pick #40 on him. Just a perfect fit. Young stud QB with an aging veteran WR to teach him and a legit running game to keep the defense honest.

 

[Smorgasbordgie]

Hopefully Janoris Jenkins is available at #40 for us. I'm not concerned about all the off the field issues. He'll be in a great, secure situation here in Carolina.

 

[champcruthik]

Carolina needs a DT pretty badly, could see Still or Worthy at #40.

 

[goldenticket21]

I like Still better than Worthy. But I might just being biased because Still is from my hometown (Wilmington,Delaware). You can't go wrong with either though as a staple upfront. Both could end up being like Albert Haynesworth (play hard when they want to)

 

[champcruthik]

Fair enough. Didn't like Mangini as a coach but he's not bad as an ESPN analyst.

 

[damnitzdom]

 

[champcruthik]

Latest rumor is Colt to GB for a late-round (possibly sixth) pick.

 

[damnitzdom]

also! i think the raiders did pretty good for themselves! so far no mess ups!

 

[D Fly]

Originally Posted by ChampCruThik

Latest rumor is Colt to GB for a late-round (possibly sixth) pick.

Been linked to the Eagles as well. 

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

http://www.draftcountdown.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52641

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Do you really want to read blocks of text breaking down each pick for you? Of course not, you want something short and sweet. Which is why I give you my first round analysis, presented in the form of animated gifs. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

1. Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington ******** - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Cleveland Browns - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

4. Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil, OT, USC

5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

6. Dallas Cowboys - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mark Barron, S, Albama

8. Miami Dolphins - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

9. Carolina Panthers - Luke Kuechley, LB, Boston College

10. Buffalo Bills - Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

11. Kansas City Chiefs - Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

12. Philadelphia Eagles - Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

13. Arizona Cardinals - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

14. St. Louis Rams - Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

15. Seattle Seahawks - Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB, West Virginia

16. New York Jets - Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

18. San Diego Chargers - Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina

19. Chicago Bears - Shea McClellin, DE, Boise State

20. Tennessee Titans - Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

21. New England Patriots - Chandler Jones, DE/OLB, Syracuse

22. Cleveland Browns - Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State

23. Detroit Lions - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

25. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, DE/ILB/OLB, Alabama

26. Houston Texans - Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois

27. Cincinnati Bengals - Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin

28. Green Bay Packers - Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

29. Minnesota Vikings - Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame

30. San Francisco 49ers - A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Doug Martin, RB, Boise State

32. New York Giants - David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

 

[Clyde Frog]

Packers may snag McCoy. I hope the browns get exposed for putting a 30 year old rookie in front of colt for no reason. As I said before I think colt can be good. Watch him become better than Flynn and perhaps the Packers actually get something out of it this time.

On the other hand I would really like to see the packers draft my boy Russel Wilson late and see what he can become. I'd have something to be excited about again when Rodgers gets benched.

 

[D Fly]

Originally Posted by Jay02

Packers may snag McCoy. I hope the browns get exposed for putting a 30 year old rookie in front of colt for no reason. As I said before I think colt can be good. Watch him become better than Flynn and perhaps the Packers actually get something out of it this time.

On the other hand I would really like to see the packers draft my boy Russel Wilson late and see what he can become. I'd have something to be excited about again when Rodgers gets benched.

No stay away 

 
I want the Eagles to get him.