Live Blog NFL Draft III
by John Morgan
on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM PDT
5:53
And that about concludes the first day.
On first look, I'd give Seattle a solid "B". Trading down and still getting the player they want was huge. The more I think about Jackson, the more I think he's a straight "A" pick at 28. In 5 years, I think people will be talking about how this guy never stopped dominating at every stop in his career. Carlson is a little iffier. Obviously, he was above and beyond the top tight end on my board, but I wasn't sure I wanted Seattle to take a TE in the first day and adding in a 3rd round pick makes Carlson very expensive. The kid will contribute, though. He's a lock to be good, a lock to be a complete tight end, and the tightness and fluidity of his route running cannot be understated. At Notre Dame he was facing a lot of DBs because of the overall weakness of their offense. In the NFL, he's going to humiliate some linebackers. Quite a few, in fact. I also think this is a concession to Holmgren. Big Mike is retiring and it's about damn time he gets his tight end.
Here's your best remaining value in semi-order.
Anthony Collins Huge value here. One of the few true left tackles in this draft. Better upside than almost anyone. The perfect pick to stash and develop. I want Seattle to get this guy.
Early Doucet: Killed in my % per attempt and YPA metrics. Solid contributor in venerable defensive conference. Low downside. Good fit for Seattle. Great support skills: blocking, returning.
Andre Fluellen: Highly rated prospect due for a bounce back. Great value. A natural 3.
I'm going to go get some real beer, watch some 4th season Sopranos and pretend today's my birthday. I'll check in later. Thanks everyone, we've long since surpassed 10,000 views. That's pretty damn cool. This has been a really active and respectful thread and that alone is better than 100,000 views. You guys rock.
5:37
With Dexter Jackson, along with every other WR in the draft, being selected in the second, I think Early Doucet will be available in third. He's worth trading down for. Watch out for Andre Fluellen, too. I think Seattle could be very interested in him.
5:29
Those wondering why Green Bay drafted Brohm and now has two Qbs might want to look at their pass blocking. They didn't allow many sacks, but Brett Favre + McCarthy's system masked a true weakness. Now, some might say they should take a tackle, but that's retrograde thinking. The Pack can now just sub in whoever's healthy.
Wait, WHAT?
5:19
People pretty new to this frenzy should take note how the draft has played out in comparison to your garden variety Mock. Across the multitude you see a good level of agreement, yet they're way off compared to reality. Moral: 99.9% of Mock Drafts are nothing more than fantasy.
5:04
We're winding down the first day. Seattle has picked up some big talent, but it's important to consider the big picture. No one will look at Seattle as one of the big winners of day one. But they've added two starters. This was a very good team last season, and its biggest weakness, BY FAR, the running game, was revamped fairly cheaply in free agency. Ignore the flash and look at the facts and you'll see a very good team that has had one of the best overall offseasons in the NFL.
2:59
That's working the phones. Lets see what Seattle got for moving a few spots. Nevertheless, glad to see them acquire a few picks
28th pick, we know, 5th and 7th. Very nice.
3:15
Lawrence Jackson
Very good pick here. Obviously, Seattle needed depth behind Kerney. Seattle prefers strong, balanced defensive ends.
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Sando is reporting we didnt get the 28th pick in the deal..
by ASUBoyd on Apr 26, 2008 3:03 PM PDT 0 recs
From Sando's article:
“Seattle received the 28th overall choice, plus the 163rd pick and the 235th pick.”
by Teej on
Apr 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT
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Good move, so who do we take??
Brohm? the top WR?
Clemson DE, DT?
by ASUBoyd on Apr 26, 2008 3:04 PM PDT 0 recs
I hope so
Depends if someone wants to move up for Brohm.
by OlSalty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:11 PM PDT
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NFL Network is taking another break on our pick?
Screw you!
by BrianL on Apr 26, 2008 3:11 PM PDT 0 recs
The Seahawks must have moved to the CFL
See ya Shaun.
by SSreporters on Apr 26, 2008 3:11 PM PDT 0 recs
WIth Hass' injuries in the past couple seasons....
Brohm is not out of the question here.
by marinator on Apr 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT 0 recs
Another break?!?!
They’re not even trying to feign interest in the Hawks
by ningwers on Apr 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT 0 recs
They might as well just say
“Nobody really cares about the Seahawks, so let’s break for commercial”
by cyberwulf on Apr 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT 0 recs
agreed
"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch
by crushedoptimist on
Apr 26, 2008 3:13 PM PDT
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Yeah
Here listen to this shitty grunge music no one here listens to while we talk about San Diego until we switch you to a commercial
by clamslayer on
Apr 26, 2008 3:13 PM PDT
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I'm starting to think Laws will be available at our natural 2 spot
by clamslayer on Apr 26, 2008 3:13 PM PDT 0 recs
Who knows
The Falcons took us by surprise by trading up for Baker
by ningwers on
Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT
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It would be nice.
If we dont get him, it isnt the end of the world though
by ASUBoyd on
Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT
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Gotta love ESPN
Two times on the clock. Two commercial breaks. Sweeeeeet.
by Nuss on Apr 26, 2008 3:13 PM PDT 0 recs
NFLN did the same thing
The only analysis they’ve given us is “Dustin Keller”
by Strang on
Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT
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My reasoning for Hardy (pick #19 in the mock)
I pondered whether or not I should go defense here. But, Seattle has lost DJ Hackett and Deion Branch suffered a devastating knee injury. Bobby Engram is getting old, so it’s time to bring in a new set of receivers for Seattle.
Hardy may not be fast (4.51 40), but he has massive hands and I don’t see him dropping many passes, something that has plagued the Seahawks for years. James also has a 42 inch vertical leap and since he is 6’7, I think that will help with jump balls. He has good upper body strength, and should be a powerful receiver for Matt Hasselbeck.
In 2008, I wouldn’t mind seeing Hardy, Burleson, Obumanu and Engram as the four WR set.
See ya Shaun.
by SSreporters on Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT 0 recs
Could be an interesting TE
I could see Hardy putting on a few more pounds and moving inside, can’t you?
by Nuss on
Apr 26, 2008 3:15 PM PDT
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Ruskell take note: Trading down again
would work well for my schedule. Need to head down to watch a hockey game with some friends. Should be able to get there in time for a 2nd round pick.
by cyberwulf on Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT 0 recs
My dream move
Trade down for some extra picks, still be able to grab Keller, but in the early second.
by AtomicGarden on Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT 0 recs
C'monnnnn trade
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM PDT 0 recs
The Pick is in...hm.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 26, 2008 3:15 PM PDT 0 recs
they don't cover the seahawks
becuase Mel has no clue who Ruskell likes
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com
by LantermanC on Apr 26, 2008 3:16 PM PDT 0 recs
...who?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 26, 2008 3:16 PM PDT 0 recs
Any guy from USC is fine with me
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com
by LantermanC on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
LJ
I like the pick actually. Not a ton of pass rush, but plays the run well. A better version of Phillip Daniels.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
perfect compliment to Tapp
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT
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No to Manningham
Arrington would be available in the later rounds
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:28 PM PDT
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good pick, Jackson is a solid player
much better pick than Balmer
FREE JEREMY REED!!
by MFAN on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
Repeat after me
In Ruskell We Trust
In Ruskell We Trust
In Ruskell We Trust
In Ruskell We Trust
In Ruskell We Trust
by cyberwulf on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
Well, In Ruskell I trust...
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
who?
"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch
by crushedoptimist on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
With such a dearth of talent on offense
we go defense again? Seriously?
by Nuss on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT 0 recs
Don't blame anyone
No offense Coach, but Ruskell > any of us.
The artist formerly known as Katal
by Katal LM on
Apr 26, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
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I blame Coach Owens
for being a person that deified his parents attempt at an abortion
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM PDT
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How do you really know that we could of got him later?
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:29 PM PDT
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why does this happen?
this comment was suppose to go somewhere else
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 26, 2008 3:35 PM PDT
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Pathetic, we may go defense the entire draft
I’m out y’all.
See ya Shaun.
by SSreporters on Apr 26, 2008 3:18 PM PDT 0 recs
Love DE that play containment
Coach Owens has no bones
by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 26, 2008 3:18 PM PDT 0 recs
yeah
Sacks are way overrated
http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com
by LantermanC on
Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT
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USC runs our defense
so we know the learning curve won’t be steep. Also, this was Rang’s pick for us at 25.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
why is everyone hating this
a top notch DE from USC? Yes please
FREE JEREMY REED!!
by MFAN on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
I've said "who?" for every first pick we've made in the Ruskell era
and most of the 2nd round picks. I trust Ruskell.
Maybe I… Truskell.
by Strang on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
So guys, don't flip out on this pick.
John named a bunch of guys that didn’t get picked last year. Don’t worry so much about this.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
Merling was a rough cut
Perhaps a better potential, but Jackson will be ready to play.
by marinator on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
exactly...
I saw a lot of Clemson and Merling disappears a bit. I think his upside is exaggerated a bit. Jackson is a great fit for us.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on
Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM PDT
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It would've been dumb to take a TE there
But with everyone that fell to us…why LJ?
by OlSalty on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM PDT 0 recs
HAHAHAHA!!!
"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch
by crushedoptimist on Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM PDT 0 recs
Lauren Jackson
Center, Seattle Storm.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM PDT 0 recs
It's not so much Jackson I don't like
It’s just that I remember looking out at the offense at one point last year and being stunned at the lack of playmakers. That offense got old in a hurry, and it’s only getting older. This doesn’t help AT ALL. We added to a strength with this pick, and I don’t think that’s a good thing.