2008 NFL Draft Thread

Ruben Douglas · Post #1 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:33 pm

Look for the Bears to draft WR Darnell Jenkins from Miami. I guess he's visited the Bears twice already and is projected to be a 6-7 round draft choice.

NLK · Post #2 » by **NLK** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:19 pm

If he's close to Devin Hester speed wise, with good hands, I'm all for him to be a BEAR! It seems that the Hurricanes always find these speed guys.

Howling Mad · Post #3 » by **Howling Mad** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:39 pm

Teams are always looking for that late round gem. Its not surprising to see two visits from someone who is a projected 6th round pick, especially the Bears. Ya know how Angelo loves those mid round picks. If the Bears are really liking this guy, I wouldn't be surprised to him snagged up early on day 2.

SportsWorld · Post #4 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:52 pm

Let's use this as our draft thread since we are under a week away. It looks like we will go OL in the first round. I am hoping for Flacco in the 2nd round but that may be a longshot.

Ruben Douglas · Post #5 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:11 am

If the Bears plan is to draft a late round QB, which is very possible, how about Kevin O'Donnell from San Diego St.? The guy is mobile, he's tall, and looks like he has a decent arm. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Flacco or Brohm in Round 2 if they fall, but if it's a late round pick I wouldn't mind seeing what this guy can develop into.

Ruben Douglas · Post #6 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:17 am

NLK wrote:If he's close to Devin Hester speed wise, with good hands, I'm all for him to be a BEAR! It seems that the Hurricanes always find these speed guys.

He's a small guy that ran a 4.6 40 time. I don't think he's anywhere near Hester. But it sounds like he's a tough little guy that goes over the middle. He also was Miami's MVP this year (not that that means much). He's the type of guy I wouldn't spend anything higher than a lat e6th rounder or 7th rounder on. I'm just hoping Angelo doesn't reach for this guy like he did with last years entire draft other than Olsen.

Ruben Douglas · Post #7 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:18 am

If Kenny Phillips falls to the Bears in round 2, do you draft him? I say no.

NLK · Post #8 » by **NLK** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:22 am

Well RD, I gotta say, we do need a Receiver that can go over the middle. I don't see Mart Booker doing that for us long term, he'll help in the early part if we have a good groove. Bradley, hell, who knows how he does and we can't risk putting a fastest guy, Hester, doing that. Truthfully, I think it might be time to add on some kind of offensive scheme by "lord" Turner for double TE sets. Clark and Olsen are tough dudes to run some kind of play where we can throw them the ball in the middle of the field. Clark can be used for short middle passes, and Olsen for the deep middle stuff (sort of like jason witten).
eh, whatever, I'm just bull$#ittin'! :lol:

Anyhow, I'm praying we get a darn good OT in round one or Mendenhall and Flacco at #44!

Ruben Douglas · Post #9 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:32 am

Right now if I were to predict what Angelo selects in the draft here is what I'm going with. This isn't what I want, but I think it's what Angelo does.

1. Chris Williams - OT
2. Chilio Rachal - OG
3a. Steve Slaton - RB
3b. Tom Zbikowski - S (if he falls)
4. A QB
5. Darnell Jenkins WR

NLK · Post #10 » by **NLK** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:01 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:Right now if I were to predict what Angelo selects in the draft here is what I'm going with. This isn't what I want, but I think it's what Angelo does.

1. Chris Williams - OT
2. Chilio Rachal - OG
3a. Steve Slaton - RB
3b. Tom Zbikowski - S (if he falls)
4. A QB
5. Darnell Jenkins WR

I gotta tell ya...after Williams, this would make me break out an all violent protest in front of Angelo's home.

Ruben Douglas · Post #11 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:38 am

NLK wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I gotta tell ya...after Williams, this would make me break out an all violent protest in front of Angelo's home.

I agree that I would hate this draft, too. But I just have a feeling that this is the type of draft we're going to get out of him. He's been burned by offensive skill positions in the past and I think he's too scared to make a bold choice like a Mendenhall or even a QB in the second round.

I think he plays it safe by going with safer Offensive lineman early and then tries to find some steals in the draft by reacher a lot higher for players than he needs to, again.

Howling Mad · Post #12 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:43 am

There is a lot of smoke screen type talk about people jumping into the first round. Personally I think a lot of it is to deter teams from picking up O-lineman. I hope Jerry doesn't fall for this.

First we heard Mendenhall was hot and going in the mid first, now I've seen him as low as the late second round. Then its Flacco jumping from late third round to mid first round. Same with Stewart, a load of WRs and RBs Jones, and that workhorse fellow. (his name slips my memory right now.)

I like Chris Williams a lot. Not sure if it was this thread or another, but some are saying he isn't a running type lineman, but it doesn't matter. This guy has great footwork and is extremely mobile.

One thing Lovie emphasizes in his lineman (O and D) is that they are capable of running after the ball even if the play has passed them up. Very few lineman keep going after the running back has passed up the line, Williams won't have that problem.

NoSkyy · Post #13 » by **NoSkyy** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:11 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:Right now if I were to predict what Angelo selects in the draft here is what I'm going with. This isn't what I want, but I think it's what Angelo does.

1. Chris Williams - OT
2. Chilio Rachal - OG
3a. Steve Slaton - RB
3b. Tom Zbikowski - S (if he falls)
4. A QB
5. Darnell Jenkins WR

I...wow. Please no.

We should actually have a good chance at another good tackle in round t, someone like Sam Baker or Anthony Collins assuming everyone in front of us in the first round grabs those tackles. One guy I really really really hope(but doubt it) drops is Gosder Cherlius. The guy is massive and if he's there, I demand we take him. A running blocking machine at RT? Yes please.

There are so many better RBs in the 3rd round than STeve Slaton. Iceness says if Forte from Tulane is there in the second round we will definitely be taking him so I want to see how that works.

I want us to also take a look at Dexter Jackson, the speedster from Applachian State or Lavelle Hawkins, a slot receiver in the later rounds.

Am I the only one who would like to take John David Booty? I think if we can get him in the fourth/fifth he would be well worth the investment. I feel he's one of those guys that got overshadowed by the success his predecessor had and I think he could be good. The only concern I really have about him is his small hands. We all know how that affects Grossman(that or a small brain.)

Howling Mad · Post #14 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:15 am

Forte... thats his name. Yes I love this guy in the third, even in the second if most of the other RB are gone and we have a stud OL from the first round.

Matt Forte's combine numbers are really really good, he has legit RB size, and he was a workhorse at Tulane.

Howling Mad · Post #15 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:16 am

Chilo I've seen as early as the second round and as late as the fourth round.

Hes a good OL, but being next to a bunch of other studs on that USC line helps A LOT!!!.

NoSkyy · Post #16 » by **NoSkyy** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:29 am

BULL even PAX wrote:Chilo I've seen as early as the second round and as late as the fourth round.

Hes a good OL, but being next to a bunch of other studs on that USC line helps A LOT!!!.

Yeah, Iceness said he can't block anything that doesn't run straight at him. I still rather take a tackle, but if we do take a OG I wouldn't mind giving the OG from Oregon a look, Roy Schuening and the one from Pittsburgh Mike McGlynn.

SportsWorld · Post #17 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:31 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:Right now if I were to predict what Angelo selects in the draft here is what I'm going with. This isn't what I want, but I think it's what Angelo does.

1. Chris Williams - OT
2. Chilio Rachal - OG
3a. Steve Slaton - RB
3b. Tom Zbikowski - S (if he falls)
4. A QB
5. Darnell Jenkins WR

I really think Steve Slaton has the potential to be a fairly good RB in this league and would be thrilled to get him in the 3rd round.

NoSkyy · Post #18 » by **NoSkyy** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:23 am

SportsWorld wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I really think Steve Slaton has the potential to be a fairly good RB in this league and would be thrilled to get him in the 3rd round.

I don't know, I watched WVU every chance I got and I really felt he should of stayed especially after missing the bowl game with the injury. I would love to get him somewhere around 4-5th though.

How does everyone else feel about Wolfe? He didn't really get a chance and I don't know how's really going to fit in the team.

Howling Mad · Post #19 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:43 pm

NoSkyy wrote:I still rather take a tackle, but if we do take a OG...

If there are LTs available, and the Bears take a guard, a RT, or a combo guy T/G, I'd be mad.

There should be enough LTs available so that the Bears have a couple options when it comes time for their pick.

Slowly over the last 20 years left tackles have become the second most important position on a football team. QB, obviously being the first. LTs on most teams are the second highest paid players even higher than RB's and WR's.

LT is the backbone of your offensive line, so drafting a quality franchise left tackle is a must for the Bears.

NLK · Post #20 » by **NLK** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:21 pm

Ruben Douglas wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I agree that I would hate this draft, too. But I just have a feeling that this is the type of draft we're going to get out of him. He's been burned by offensive skill positions in the past and I think he's too scared to make a bold choice like a Mendenhall or even a QB in the second round.

I think he plays it safe by going with safer Offensive lineman early and then tries to find some steals in the draft by reacher a lot higher for players than he needs to, again.

That right there should worry or anger BEARS fans. Not directing it at you of course, but to say if that is Jerry Angelo's mindset... I would say be at least worried because when you look at the BEARS roster, Offensively, far from having any continuity and Defensively, they're not that young. I mean, if a lot of us wish to recall, that defense would be on the field for majority of the time. Of course people, including myself, would criticize that they "sucked," were ineffective, or unhealthy. The Defense got that way because of the time of possession favored our opponents. We need offense, badly because I think our D can be in the same predicament as last year early on, and have it all snowball by the 5th or 6th game of the season. IMO, Jerry needs to draft impact guys, and if picking an Offensive Linemen is the start, I'm ok with that but to play it safe is not a direction to go now. Unless he's planning to do a drastic overhaul (*gulp* rebuild) via cloaking it in this draft to the fans, he's going to find a ton of heat by the Chicago media, let alone the fans. He needs to draft guys that can keep this spirit of this team high or at least hopeful, by going after some serious talent. Playing it safe usually can have two meanings, but in Angelo's case, him playing it safe has usually meant so-so results.