2009 NFL Draft Thread

[Guest]

Chris Wells comparable might be Larry Johnson but a touch faster. He would need a strong line like Larry does/did, dude does get banged up and he would be wise to leave now. Javon Ringer, eh. I like Green. CJ Spiller is an interesting prospect, Clemsons line hasnt been all that good. His 40 will look good at the combine, not Chris Johnson good but good.

 

Despite my last post, I personally wouldn't draft Wells or Ringer. Spiller has star potential, even with being smaller. I actually think scouts will NOT shy away from smaller RBs anymore. Steve Slaton was excellent in Houston (quietly led rookie Rbs in rushing). Darren Sproles has shown he can handle a full workload of carries. Spiller seems like a Slaton clone. In the right situation, he could have a huge year. I'd love him in the 3rd round for the Bears.

 

You gotta think Spiller would be gone before the 3rd round. He'd be the perfect compliment to Forte.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

[EhDubya]

Bet you #7 for PSU doesn't get drafted, PCP.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

aww the other post was better :(

[Post Count Padder]

Bet you #7 for PSU doesn't get drafted, PCP.

Yeah, because Devlin transferred to Delaware.

 

 

And I have a feeling Scirotto won't get picked, I'm just saying he could. He's a big time hitter, but not great in coverage.

[dew1679666265]

Why would the Titans take a running back early? I have my doubts about Lendwhale being a hard enough worker to stick in the league as an effective big back but it worked pretty well for them this year.

 

Trust me, I'd love it if they didn't, but I'm resigning myself to the idea that they will.

 

They've taken a running back in the first or second round each of the past three seasons (LenDale, Chris Henry, Chris Johnson). I'm hoping they won't do it again this year since they should be happy with their RB duo and their is no super athlete likely to be available where they'll pick.

[dew1679666265]

I could see the Titans taking Shonn Greene in the first or second round. I'm at the point now where I'm assuming they'll take a running back in the first or second round each draft and since the last two (Chris Johnson and Chris Henry) were more athletic, faster guys, I figure a bigger back to compete with LenDale would be in order.

 

If I had my way, though, I'd hope they would look at a corner to replace Nick Harper or - if they don't bring Albert back - a large defensive tackle.

 

I could see Trevard Lindley or Mike Mickens as possibilities at CB or perhaps Sen'Derrick Marks or Peria Jerry at DT. Of course, I'm probably very, very wrong given the Titans' draft history.

WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR

 

 

Yeah, they've gone RB or secondary usually, but WR is a glaring need.

 

I agree with you completely, but I'm not confident the Titans feel the same way. Fisher/Heimerdinger love McCareins and Gage and Brandon Jones have played fairly well. Those three, combined with Crumpler and Scaife may be enough for them to draft elsewhere.

 

And honestly, I wouldn't terribly mind them looking at CBs, LBs, or OL/DLs to replace aging players. Harper and Keith Bulluck both have very few years of great play left (Harper less than Bulluck) and we'll need a young guy to be able to plug in there.

[Mephistopheles]

Tebow, Harvin and Spikes are thinking about all coming back together ala the Gators basketball team a few years back. Personally, I think Tebow sticks and the other two come out.

[SpongeWorthy]

Tebow, Harvin and Spikes are thinking about all coming back together ala the Gators basketball team a few years back. Personally, I think Tebow sticks and the other two come out.

 

I doubt Tebow's stock is going to change much in a year's time. Harvin should leave because he can't stay healthy and Spikes probably can't go anywhere but down.

 

Noah lost millions by staying another year (although he avoided being labeled an enormous bust as opposed to just the garden variety bust he is) and both Horford and Brewer helped themselves a ton by staying.

[dew1679666265]

Tebow, Harvin and Spikes are thinking about all coming back together ala the Gators basketball team a few years back. Personally, I think Tebow sticks and the other two come out.

 

I doubt Tebow's stock is going to change much in a year's time. Harvin should leave because he can't stay healthy and Spikes probably can't go anywhere but down.

 

Noah lost millions by staying another year (although he avoided being labeled an enormous bust as opposed to just the garden variety bust he is) and both Horford and Brewer helped themselves a ton by staying.

 

If Tebow can improve on his accuracy, he might (emphasis on might) raise his stock some. But, I tend to think a team might just take a chance on him were he to come out this year. The obvious choices will go before him (Stafford, Sanchez, Bradford), but a team might grab him late first, early second or so figuring they'll try him at QB and if it doesn't work out, they've got a heck of an athlete to move elsewhere.

 

Harvin and Spikes I agree with you on.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

If a GM spends a first round pick on tebow they deserve to get fired.

[EhDubya]

aww the other post was better :(

 

 

Ha, I know. But like I said in it, I probably wrote too much. Especially since I submitted it from a University issued computer. During these economical times, I'd feel really stupid losing my job for having loose lips on a message board, afterall.

[Guest]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

You're probably right on both of those but I would like to see them pick up a DT in the later rounds at the very least (or in FA).

[rawaction]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

[Guest]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

 

Actually, I wouldn't mind a center. You can take a guy like Max Unger (Oregon) or Alex Mack (Cal) and move him over to guard for now and then slide him back to center when Olin Kreutz is gone. Plus, this would make it easier to let Olin go when the time comes rather than keeping him around and paying him far too much as he ages.

[rchap24]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

 

Actually, I wouldn't mind a center. You can take a guy like Max Unger (Oregon) or Alex Mack (Cal) and move him over to guard for now and then slide him back to center when Olin Kreutz is gone. Plus, this would make it easier to let Olin go when the time comes rather than keeping him around and paying him far too much as he ages.

 

Kreutz is so overrated and is the cause for all of the fumbles between him and the QB...I think that would be a good move, but we probably would have to draft a C with the first pick...Do you think that would upset Kreutz?

[Guest]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

 

Actually, I wouldn't mind a center. You can take a guy like Max Unger (Oregon) or Alex Mack (Cal) and move him over to guard for now and then slide him back to center when Olin Kreutz is gone. Plus, this would make it easier to let Olin go when the time comes rather than keeping him around and paying him far too much as he ages.

 

Kreutz is so overrated and is the cause for all of the fumbles between him and the QB...I think that would be a good move, but we probably would have to draft a C with the first pick...Do you think that would upset Kreutz?

 

Kreutz rebounded this season after what I thought was a pretty bad 2007. You can get a guy like Unger in the 2nd or 3rd round, and keep Olin at least for the 2009 (maybe longer) and play Unger at guard.

[rchap24]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

 

Actually, I wouldn't mind a center. You can take a guy like Max Unger (Oregon) or Alex Mack (Cal) and move him over to guard for now and then slide him back to center when Olin Kreutz is gone. Plus, this would make it easier to let Olin go when the time comes rather than keeping him around and paying him far too much as he ages.

 

Kreutz is so overrated and is the cause for all of the fumbles between him and the QB...I think that would be a good move, but we probably would have to draft a C with the first pick...Do you think that would upset Kreutz?

 

Kreutz rebounded this season after what I thought was a pretty bad 2007. You can get a guy like Unger in the 2nd or 3rd round, and keep Olin at least for the 2009 (maybe longer) and play Unger at guard.

 

Hasn't Unger been in some mock drafts in the first round? I wouldn't mind having to play Unger at gaurd though

[Guest]

Hasn't Unger been in some mock drafts in the first round? I wouldn't mind having to play Unger at gaurd though

 

Really? That seems too high, I can understand Alex Mack sneaking into the first round but I think Mack is ahead of Unger. Guards/centers don't often go in the 1st round. Oh well, get one of them or Duke Robinson or Herman Johnson somewhere in the 2nd or 3rd round, at least one of them should be around in the 2nd or even 3rd.

 

I can understand not going after a day one OT since they spent a first rounder on one last year but Angelo can't ignore the whole offensive line again like in past seasons.

[dew1679666265]

Wisconsin running back P.J. Hill is going to enter the draft, according to ESPN.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

I heard some talk on the radio yesterday that the Bears are pretty interested in grabbing Taylor Mays in the first round. Reading his profile he sounds like exactly the type of player the Bears would want in the secondary. Having him and Kevin Payne as our safeties would worry me.

[Guest]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

I heard some talk on the radio yesterday that the Bears are pretty interested in grabbing Taylor Mays in the first round. Reading his profile he sounds like exactly the type of player the Bears would want in the secondary. Having him and Kevin Payne as our safeties would worry me.

 

I can't see Taylor Mays being available at 18.

[rchap24]

I really don't think the Bears should spend a first day pick on a backup running back. The only way is if someone really drops and they grab him in the 3rd round. We need starters at wideout, defensive end, a defensive tackle, safety and probably a corner. Ugh thinking about the Bears roster just makes me sad.

 

Yeah, Spiller is that type of exception.

 

I don't think the Bears need a DT or CB in the first 3 rounds. Probably a G, maybe a OT.

 

Bears should take 3 of these positions in the first 3 rounds.

 

DE, OT, OG, WR, FS. RB, C, CB, LB are luxuries if a player slips far.

I heard some talk on the radio yesterday that the Bears are pretty interested in grabbing Taylor Mays in the first round. Reading his profile he sounds like exactly the type of player the Bears would want in the secondary. Having him and Kevin Payne as our safeties would worry me.

 

I can't see Taylor Mays being available at 18.

 

 

I wouldn't mind if we traded up to like 12 for him....Also With the whole taking Ugner or Mack or any of them...I was just saying I can't see us taking just a C, but I could see a G in the first round and I wouldn't be apposed which you said both of them could play

[burnt out cubbie fan]

They aren't drafting a guard or center in the first round. There are too many other positions of need that have a higher level of importance placed on them.