2010 NFL Draft

[Ryan Scott]

The draft happens this week. For the first time the first round will be broadcast on Thursday night in prime time. I will probably still watch the NBC comedy line-up, but I'll be following the picks.

While it appears the Rams will take Sam Bradford #1, this draft could be quite exciting and unpredictable. By this point most years the "experts" seems to be in relative agreement about the best players. So far it seems like no one is really sure what teams are doings, with lots of trades expected.

I'm in Kansas City, so there's a lot of talk about what the Chiefs will do with the 5th pick. I expect they'll try to trade down.

[James Johnson]

If the Chiefs can trade down and stay in the top 10 then I say great, other wise I'm hoping they take a OT at #5 if none has been taken or Berry the S out of Tenn.. As it stands now the Chiefs have 4 picks in the top 68 and 8 in the top 144.

I expect Friday night to be fun. There should be a lot of trades and having a night between round 1 and rounds 2 and 3 should make for some excitement.

[Ryan Scott]

Berry makes the most sense, but I don't see them paying that much for a rookie safety. Maybe they'll surprise us. Honestly, the best thing would be for someone to really, really want Jimmy Clausen and give them a first and second rounder for the pick.

[Jeff Scott]

I'm in Kansas City, so there's a lot of talk about what the Chiefs will do with the 5th pick. I expect they'll try to trade down.

Particularly if Pioli sticks to his pattern in the past. I guess we'll see if it was his pattern or Billichick's.

[James Johnson]

Ryan, That would be good! I like Berry, but a saftey at #5 seems high to me, but the league has changed, making a saftey who can cover ground more valuable than perhaps they've ever been.

[Ryan Scott]

Ryan, That would be good! I like Berry, but a saftey at #5 seems high to me, but the league has changed, making a saftey who can cover ground more valuable than perhaps they've ever been.

Yeah, he's a great fit for the system and one of the top five players in this draft, there's just lots of NFL standard procedure that says you don't give a safety top 5 money. Trading would be ideal, but if they do pick I think Berry makes the most sense.

[Jeremy D. Scott]

I am a huge NFL fan. As I've said before, my fandom has gradually shifted from baseball to football more and more each year. I've barely watched the Sox thus far this year. But I'll only miss the Pats if a church event comes up. I love being able to focus on but one game a week.

That said, I'm not into the NFL Draft nearly as much as others are. I pay more attention to the NBA Draft. I realize I'm an exception to many. I used to pass it off due to the fact that college football isn't much of anything in Boston, but that can't tell the whole story, because the NFL Draft is still pretty huge around here. I just don't seem to care as much. Perhaps it's because I feel like there's more chance involved in drafting successfully than what actually happens on the field.

Who knows, perhaps tonight's format will reel me in a bit more.

[Shea Zellweger]

No real surprises so far. Just thought I'd start the thread.

[Shea Zellweger]

San Diego Chargers trade up to the 12 pick to draft a Running Back... I'd call that the first surprise of the draft.

[Benjamin Burch]

San Diego Chargers trade up to the 12 pick to draft a Running Back... I'd call that the first surprise of the draft.

ANy idea what Miami got? I didn't see...

[Shea Zellweger]

ANy idea what Miami got? I didn't see...

They traded down to the 28th pick. Chargers moved into their spot. 20th pick was just selected, so I'll let you know who the fins take sometime in the next hour or so.

[Shea Zellweger]

Holy Oklahoma! 3 of the top 4 picks, and now Jermaine Gresham goes 21 after missing the season.

[Benjamin Burch]

They traded down to the 28th pick. Chargers moved into their spot. 20th pick was just selected, so I'll let you know who the fins take sometime in the next hour or so.

They had to get more than the 28th pick out of it. Surely they didn't just "move down" without getting something else out of it.

[Shea Zellweger]

They had to get more than the 28th pick out of it. Surely they didn't just "move down" without getting something else out of it.

Well, obviously, but they haven't made a pick yet. They got the 40th and 126th overall picks.

[Benjamin Burch]

Well, obviously, but they haven't made a pick yet. They got the 40th and 126th overall picks.

Thanks, that's what I was trying to figure out. I guess that's the best move we had....

[Jim Poteet]

Holy Oklahoma! 3 of the top 4 picks, and now Jermaine Gresham goes 21 after missing the season.

"big game bob" should have won everything with that kind of talent. That will be the question asked in Oklahoma tomorrow.

[Shea Zellweger]

Broncos trade up to the 25th pick (formerly the Ravens) to draft Tim Tebow. The Broncos gave up their 2, 3, and 4 picks to acquire Tebow. Wow.

[Shea Zellweger]

"big game bob" should have won everything with that kind of talent. That will be the question asked in Oklahoma tomorrow.

That was my line of thinking as well.

[Ryan Scott]

There was already a 2010 NFL Draft thread.

I'm glad the Chiefs took Eric Berry; I think he makes a lot of sense for them. Expect Golden Tate with the #36 pick tomorrow.

[Mike McVey]

Well, it was exciting to see someone from my high school finally get selected in the NFL draft... and he got picked number one! Woot!

[Ryan Scott]

Broncos trade up to the 25th pick (formerly the Ravens) to draft Tim Tebow. The Broncos gave up their 2, 3, and 4 picks to acquire Tebow. Wow.

They traded down twice and up twice. I believe they ended up with 2 #1s without giving up anything they had before the day started. Not a bad move.

[Shea Zellweger]

They traded down twice and up twice. I believe they ended up with 2 #1s without giving up anything they had before the day started. Not a bad move.

Yes, they traded down twice and up twice, but you can't look at it as a "break even" situation. After they traded down twice, they had three extra picks, one each in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounds. They then traded all of those for Tim Tebow. Regardless of how they got there, you have to wonder first whether Tebow is worth those three picks, especially given the Bronco's offseason moves in the QB position, and second whether it was really necessary to trade up in order to get him. No other team took Tebow in the 1st round, nor were any of them really expected to do so. The Broncos most likely could have traded up for a pick in the early portion of the 2nd round and it would not have cost them as much. By making Tebow a 1st round pick, they pretty much have to make him a starter of some kind very soon, or there will be a lot of complaining about a bad pick on the part of both the fans and the organization.

[Shea Zellweger]

Round two coming up, Clausen and McCoy both still on the board, and the Vikings have the 2nd pick of the round thanks to the Lions. Anyone guessing they were betting on neither the Colts nor Saints taking a QB?
I see no reason for the Rams not to trade down for a few extra picks, unless they're desperate to add a Taylor Mays to their squad. NFL.com has this mock draft. I wish some mock draft projectors would get gutsy and predict some trades.

[Ryan Scott]

Tebow so early was a bit silly. I still think Colt McCoy's going to end up a solid NFL QB - do we think Cleveland takes him in the second round or does he drop further.

[Shea Zellweger]

Tebow so early was a bit silly. I still think Colt McCoy's going to end up a solid NFL QB - do we think Cleveland takes him in the second round or does he drop further.

I'd say that's the most likely, but I still feel like the Vikes would do well to take McCoy or Clausen. Favre won't be around more than 8-10 more years.

[Ryan Scott]

Vikings will take Clausen, only real reason for them to trade down there.

[Shea Zellweger]

Vikings will take Clausen, only real reason for them to trade down there.

I'm sure they were safe in assuming that the Colts, Saints, and Rams would not be drafting a QB, so I don't doubt they'll look at a QB. Whether they prefer Clausen or McCoy, I couldn't say, cuz I'm not in their war room.

[Shea Zellweger]

The Vikings took Chris Cook, CB, virginia.

[Shea Zellweger]

Clausen goes to the Panthers with the 48th pick, McCoy remains undrafted

[Shea Zellweger]

Taylor Mays finally drafted, San Francisco 49ers, 49th pick overall.

[Ryan Scott]

Everyone's up in arms here in KC. The Chiefs passed on some actual wide receivers for a 5'8" running back they plan to turn into a WR, but who wasn't supposed to be drafted until the third round. Then they took a CB.

Apparently the plan is to allow every team to run for 8 yds per attempt, but not throw at all.

[Shea Zellweger]

The Browns finally take a Quarterback- Colt McCoy with the 21st pick of the 3rd round (85 overall)

[Ryan Scott]

The Browns finally take a Quarterback- Colt McCoy with the 21st pick of the 3rd round (85 overall)

I think this is a good value for them. Did they trade into this spot today?

[Shea Zellweger]

As far as I can tell, they traded into the spot, but not today. Here's a list of all draft-related trades that have been made this month. I can't find the 85th pick on there anywhere, but it looks like at one point it was the Patriots', and then went to the Raiders before finding its way to the Browns. Regardless, I agree that this is a good value. McCoy easily could've been a first round or high second round pick if there were more teams seeking QBs.

[Ryan Scott]

As far as I can tell, they traded into the spot, but not today. Here's a list of all draft-related trades that have been made this month. I can't find the 85th pick on there anywhere, but it looks like at one point it was the Patriots', and then went to the Raiders before finding its way to the Browns. Regardless, I agree that this is a good value. McCoy easily could've been a first round or high second round pick if there were more teams seeking QBs.

Plus they selected him one spot behind his best friend and roommate, Jordan Shipley, which means there might be a little more fire to prove himself. Friendly rivalry is always good motivation.

[James Johnson]

Everyone's up in arms here in KC. The Chiefs passed on some actual wide receivers for a 5'8" running back they plan to turn into a WR, but who wasn't supposed to be drafted until the third round. Then they took a CB.

Apparently the plan is to allow every team to run for 8 yds per attempt, but not throw at all.

The Chiefs don't seem to have any direction, the #36 choice makes no sense to me???

[Ryan Scott]

Evidently they think speed is important for their offense. If they believe McClusker can play slot receiver, then good for them. I'm willing to give Charlie Weis the benefit of the doubt for now. They did guarantee themselves a better return game for next year. I'm guessing Romeo Crennel thinks the front seven are a bit better than they played - maybe with some actual coaching they'll be able to stop the run?

[Ryan Scott]

What's wrong with Tony Pike? QBs from Northwestern and Fordham have now been picked before him.

[Shea Zellweger]

What's wrong with Tony Pike? QBs from Northwestern and Fordham have now been picked before him.

I don't know, but I have taken to trusting the Eagles in their drafting procedure, so clearly there's something that Kafka has and Pike doesn't.

[Ryan Scott]

Pike goes to the Panthers in round 6. I hope he beats out Jimmy Clausen in camp.