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Apr 26, 2012 11:40 AM
Round one tonight on ESPN and NFL Network, 8pm. Separating this into its own thread, apart from the random chatter thread.

Luck and Griffin III going 1 and 2, who will go 3? Will the Vikes take Kalil, or go Claiborne? Do the Browns take Richardson, Blackmon, or someone else? How many wide receivers will the Lions draft? Will the first Al Davis-less draft see the Raiders pick the fastest possible guy again, no matter where he's pegged to go by "experts"?
Apr 26, 2012 11:40am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:43 AM
Cowboys better get decastro.
Apr 26, 2012 11:43am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:44 AM
Do the raiders even have picks?
Apr 26, 2012 11:44am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:46 AM
like_that;1153552 wrote:Do the raiders even have picks?

As a tribute to Al, they need to get the guy with the fastest forty time
Apr 26, 2012 11:46am
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Apr 26, 2012 11:50 AM
I think the Raiders were planning on propping up a stuffed Al Davis ala 'Weekend at Bernie's" in their war room.
Apr 26, 2012 11:50am
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Apr 26, 2012 12:22 PM
pnhasbeen;1153549 wrote:Cowboys better get decastro.
I want Barron but if he is gone which many now think he will be then they better take Decastro.
Apr 26, 2012 12:22pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:31 PM
Steelers could go any direction other than Mike Adams or Jonathan Martin and I think I'd be pleased.
Apr 26, 2012 12:31pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:35 PM
Non;1153612 wrote:Steelers could go any direction other than Mike Adams or Jonathan Martin and I think I'd be pleased.
this draft is very important for the steelers because our cap troubles are not over we need to get guys who can contribute. that said i hope we go for oline with the first pick. adams while has had some off the field problems has good size and doesnt get hurt all the time. we need a guy who can stay healthy if any thing else. i would take hightower as well even tho we are pretty solid at lb right now. he is a 100 tackle a year type of player.
Apr 26, 2012 12:35pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:37 PM
If the Browns don't draft Trich or trade rape a team, its going to be a long season next year.

And if the Browns draft Trich or trade rape a team, its going to be a long season next year.
Apr 26, 2012 12:37pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:38 PM
Gblock;1153618 wrote:this draft is very important for the steelers because our cap troubles are not over we need to get guys who can contribute. that said i hope we go for oline with the first pick. adams while has had some off the field problems has good size and doesnt get hurt all the time. we need a guy who can stay healthy if any thing else. i would take hightower as well even tho we are pretty solid at lb right now. he is a 100 tackle a year type of player.
Not that I'd want to help the Steelers in any way, shape or form but I'd run like Hell from Mike Adams.
Apr 26, 2012 12:38pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:39 PM
sleeper;1153622 wrote:If the Browns don't draft Trich or trade rape a team, its going to be a long season next year.

And if the Browns draft Trich or trade rape a team, its going to be a long season next year.
LOL...I'll rep you for that one.
Apr 26, 2012 12:39pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:48 PM
Gblock;1153618 wrote:this draft is very important for the steelers because our cap troubles are not over we need to get guys who can contribute. that said i hope we go for oline with the first pick. adams while has had some off the field problems has good size and doesnt get hurt all the time. we need a guy who can stay healthy if any thing else. i would take hightower as well even tho we are pretty solid at lb right now. he is a 100 tackle a year type of player.
I don't think either of those tackles are much of an upgrade from Marcus Gilbert who we took in the second round last year.

If we go Oline I'd rather look at DeCastro (LG in a trade up), Cordy Glenn (T/G versatility) or Kevin Zeitler (LG).
Apr 26, 2012 12:48pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:55 PM
Hoping the Packers can get a good OLB to go opposite Matthews in the first round. I'd be happy with either McClellin or Upshaw if they were available (really like McClellin and think he'd fit like a glove in the system)
Apr 26, 2012 12:55pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:56 PM
BR1986FB;1153624 wrote:Not that I'd want to help the Steelers in any way, shape or form but I'd run like Hell from Mike Adams.
i doubt if he even lasts that long anyway...same with hightower. it will probably be cordy glenn from georgia or zettler from wisconsin.
Apr 26, 2012 12:56pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:56 PM
gorocks99;1153649 wrote:Hoping the Packers can get a good OLB to go opposite Matthews in the first round. I'd be happy with either McClellin or Upshaw if they were available.
Ross Tucker (Sirius XM NFL Radio) had the Pack taking Mercilus and converting him to OLB.
Apr 26, 2012 12:56pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:58 PM
Gblock;1153654 wrote:i doubt if he even lasts that long anyway...same with hightower. it will probably be cordy glenn from georgia or zettler from wisconsin.
He might fall to the 2nd. He's (Adams) not that good. Kind of a boom or bust type of player. Which with Pittsburgh's history of hitting on early picks I'd think they'd want to steer clear of.
Apr 26, 2012 12:58pm
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Apr 26, 2012 12:58 PM
Not as enamored with Mercilus but I could see it happening.
Apr 26, 2012 12:58pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:00 PM
BR1986FB;1153657 wrote:He might fall to the 2nd. He's (Adams) not that good. Kind of a boom or bust type of player. Which with Pittsburgh's history of hitting on early picks I'd think they'd want to steer clear of.
ive read some things saying he could go as high as 10 to buffalo also tho..
Apr 26, 2012 1:00pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:01 PM
BR1986FB;1153567 wrote:I think the Raiders were planning on propping up a stuffed Al Davis ala 'Weekend at Bernie's" in their war room.
And in tribute to his style of making picks, they'll spin a wheel with 50 random player names on it and pick the one it rests on. Even if he was projected to be an undrafted free agent.
Apr 26, 2012 1:01pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:06 PM
Heretic;1153666 wrote:And in tribute to his style of making picks, they'll spin a wheel with 50 random player names on it and pick the one it rests on. Even if he was projected to be an undrafted free agent. These players, coincidently, are also the 50 fastest players in the draft.
Fixed it.
Apr 26, 2012 1:06pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:11 PM
well according to some people from the hines ward thread heyward bey is an elite reciever this coming year
Apr 26, 2012 1:11pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:18 PM
BR1986FB;1153627 wrote:LOL...I'll rep you for that one.
I'm already preparing for a top 5 pick next year as well. Trich is the highest impact player, but man we need WR's and a competent QB before we can even be somewhat competitive. I won't get into the defense, I don't think its that terrible but definitely could use some help(like a high impact LB).
Apr 26, 2012 1:18pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:20 PM
sleeper;1153688 wrote:I'm already preparing for a top 5 pick next year as well. Trich is the highest impact player, but man we need WR's and a competent QB before we can even be somewhat competitive. I won't get into the defense, I don't think its that terrible but definitely could use some help(like a high impact LB).
We agree. Can't rep ya twice so soon. :laugh:
Apr 26, 2012 1:20pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:23 PM
Just saw where the Patriots are interested in trading up to #12 with the Seahawks. That's kind of out of character for Belichick. Wonder who they want?
Apr 26, 2012 1:23pm
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Apr 26, 2012 1:27 PM
Maybe they think Barron won't fall past that. They need defensive help and picking the consensus #1 safety in the draft would be a good start. I'd imagine if it comes to the Seahawks time and Barron is still there they'll think long and hard about pulling the trigger.
Apr 26, 2012 1:27pm