2009 NFL Draft Thread

[Jehrico]

Nice. 2 of the last 3 picks were who everyone hoped they would pick, both guys who fell farther than they should have. That makes up a little for reaching so high on Melton.

[Tracer Bullet]

Boys can take Sidbury here

 

/vance'd

[Vanilla Ice]

Now I really want Marcus Freeman

[CubInOK]

Bears just made another pick that made sense. :shock:

[minnesotacubsfan]

well..now we need offensive linemen

[tfarks]

Fantastic draft. I think they go S or LB with 140.

[minnesotacubsfan]

or maybe Nate Davis (bears)

[Guest]

YES! What a great draft for the Bears! JA is on his game this year.

 

Cutler

Gilbert

Iglesias

Melton

Moore

 

Best draft ever? Still got 5 more picks. Yay!

[Tracer Bullet]

i wouldve been ok had the bears taken moore with their last pick and then a reach here, so the fact that they still got moore makes me fine with the melton pick.

 

But isn't it likely they could get Melton in R5 (if not later)? Maybe there were a lot of other teams eying him, but still seem high.

[rawaction]

Yes! Some had Moore as high as the 5th best CB in this draft. This has turned into a pretty good day for the Bears already.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

The Chicago Commodores?

[UK1679666180]

Bears draft so far:

 

Gilbert-DT/DE

Iglesis-WR

Melton-DE

Moore-DB

 

My draft would've gone:

 

Johnson-S

Iglesis-WR

Phillips-ILB

Sidbury-DE

 

Still a great draft either way.

Edited April 26, 2009 by UK

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Sidbury?

[manbearcub]

i wouldve been ok had the bears taken moore with their last pick and then a reach here, so the fact that they still got moore makes me fine with the melton pick.

 

But isn't it likely they could get Melton in R5 (if not later)? Maybe there were a lot of other teams eying him, but still seem high.

all it takes is one other team

[Butterscup1679666578]

i wouldve been ok had the bears taken moore with their last pick and then a reach here, so the fact that they still got moore makes me fine with the melton pick.

 

But isn't it likely they could get Melton in R5 (if not later)? Maybe there were a lot of other teams eying him, but still seem high.

 

Possibly, but obviously the Bears see something they really like in him. Due to the way this past month or so has gone, I'm actually going to trust the team for once ;)

[minnesotacubsfan]

He will either be off the board late in the first or early in the second.

 

 

http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=1700

[Tracer Bullet]

Sidbury?

 

Sorry Vance. Your voice just isn't being heard in the war room.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

i wouldve been ok had the bears taken moore with their last pick and then a reach here, so the fact that they still got moore makes me fine with the melton pick.

 

But isn't it likely they could get Melton in R5 (if not later)? Maybe there were a lot of other teams eying him, but still seem high.

all it takes is one other team

Yeah especially with a player like that where he has all of the physical skills in the world and they think they can mold him into a good pro. It's better to draft the guy a round early than a pick too late.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Cowboys continue to torture me and pass on Sidbury.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Sidbury?

 

Sorry Vance. Your voice just isn't being heard in the war room.

 

Well, that's obvious.

[rawaction]

Analysis

Positives: Good upper body build for his size. Very quick to support the run or attack quick screens and passes in the flat. Quick reactions and instincts make him a natural in zone. Not contact shy, so receivers will expect to get hit on shorter routes. Sits on routes and closes very quickly to make quarterbacks pay if they birddog. Looks like he knows routes as well as the receiver does. Very good straight-line speed and will chase his teammates' receivers downfield. Tries to knock the ball out after securing the tackle. As a slot receiver, Moore has the strength to get off the line, elusiveness in the open field, reliable hands to adjust to poor throws and an ability to track the ball over either shoulder. Extremely quick feet on routes, accelerating past defenders. Uses those receiver skills after interceptions.

 

 

 

Negatives: Barely adequate height for a corner. Thin legs. Not asked to press much. Lack of size could make bringing down bigger and quicker NFL receivers tough when closing fast. Can be dominated by good blocking receivers. A bit slow to react when receiver stutters and heads up the field. May not have the recovery speed to catch up to quicker NFL receivers using fakes or double moves, and his aggressive style could also cost him in this regard. Doesn't always secure the ball or make good decisions on punt returns while trying to do too much.

[minnesotacubsfan]

sometimes I get teh feeling the Bears regional scouts only research one school for 2 years

[tfarks]

How the hell did DJ Moore fall that far?? I'm still psyched about that pick.

[Tracer Bullet]

Cowboys continue to torture me and pass on Sidbury.

 

if he falls just 35 more picks...

[manbearcub]

can moore play safety?