2008 NFL Draft Open Thread - Day 2

by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 9:23 AM CDT in Draft

And because I can't tell time, we're already about half a dozen picks into Round 3 of the 2008 Draft.

Discuss anything about it here, folks. . .we're at the #70 overall pick, and Minnesota currently doesn't have a pick until #150.

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Man, this whole waiting thing sucks a bit

We’re up to pick #102. . .Jets are on the clock.

Anyone watching out there? Are there any guys that you’re keeping an eye on?

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply reply 0 recs

i’m hoping they target someone like dennis dixon in the later rounds

by russie on Apr 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Guys I'm sort of keeping an eye on

QBs – Josh Johnson, John David Booty, Colt Brennan

WRs – Adarius Bowman, Lavelle Hawkins

FB – Owen Schmitt, Peyton Hillis

OT – Tony Hills, King Dunlap

C – John Sullivan

DT – Athyba Rubin

LB – Erin Henderson (E.J.’s younger brother)

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply reply 0 recs

TE

How avout Tom Santi…Virginia?

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by the Dragon on Apr 27, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

I'll be honest. . .

I don’t know a heck of a lot about him. Can you fill us in a bit?

And LaVelle Hawkins just went off the board to Tennessee. Nice pick for them.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Since UVa is about 100 miles down the road I follow them alot.

Since the time of Heath Miller (Pittsburgh) Virginia have been noted for their TE’s.

Virginia CANNOT seem to recruit WR’s. That, plus questionable QB play. Virginia’s pass offense is TE based. Santi can block and get downfield as a receiver. Can’t find stats, but good on goal line, and a late round pick would seem to make sense.

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by the Dragon on Apr 27, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

I could live with that. . .

Just looking up some stuff on him. . .looks like he has decent size and everything else. Seems like he might be a good late round guy or a potential UDFA after the action is over here.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Won’t say he’s Heath Miller, and UVa have 3 good TE’s which rotate, yet Santi’s 92-95% of Heath Miller.

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by the Dragon on Apr 27, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Up to Pick #135!

We’re getting closer, everyone. . .woo-hoo!

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Santi Stats

2007: 36 Rec 418 yds Long 45 yds 3 TD goes across the middle well.

Career: 91 Rec 1284 yds Long 55yds 6 TD Averages over 12 yds per catch, fairly consistant through 4 years.

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by the Dragon on Apr 27, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Vikings Trade Up to #137

And select John David Booty, QB, Southern California.

VERY nice pick by the Vikings.

What the. . .did we just trade up with the Packers?

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Packer Trade up

What the hey, we got Boom Boom Brown from Da Bears.

Ya Sure You Bettcha

by The Bears are Ditkaless on Apr 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

It's gettin' late!!!

Offensive Tackle, offensive tackle, offensive tackle. What if Bryant is suspended???

by Bears Paw on Apr 27, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Thank God We didnt grab Colt Brennan, Mechanics suck, great pickup in John David Booty

PS NO MORE BROOKS BOLLINGER YEEHAWWWWWWWWWW
PSS. The Vikings have 3 picks with booty this round, 2 next round and 1 in the seventh.

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Means we must have dealt something next year

Hope we didn’t get fleeced by Green Bay.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Update: We have traded our 5th round pick at #150 to Green Bay

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

We Also gave up our 7th round pick this year, so the #150 pick of the 5th round and our 7th round pick for John David Booty basically

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Damn, that's nothing

Help us fill a weakness for a 7th round pick?

Man, I never thought I’d say this. . .but thank you, Green Bay.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

How Intriguing is it that, 10 Days ago, John David Booty Told Trey Wingo that he wanted to be Drafted by the Vikings and 10 Days later he was drafted by None other than The Vikings

BTW, The Vikings should Take Carl Nix from Nebraska next an in the 6th round get a WR and Domonique Barber CB from the Gophers

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Jared Allen

I can’t believe this, but did Coach Childress just say that they put absolutely nothing in the contract that protected the Vikings if Jared Allen reverted to past behavior. I can’t believe it! Millions of dollars, to say nothing about disappointed fans depend on his being a model citizen and player for the Vikings. I’m a Democrat but I firmly believe in Ronald Reagan’s admonition. Trust but verify!!

by Bears Paw on Apr 27, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

There’s nothing in there specifically, but there’s league imposed protection clauses for situations like this. I put them in the fan post.

by Robert Rence on Apr 27, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Thats the Brad Childress Touch for you. jesus christ

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Scratch that, The Vikings should sign this Army guy.

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Think they will draft a OT @ 152 or go a different direction, perhaps the reason they aren
t drafting a OT is they feel confident in Bryant not getting into trouble?

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Guys I could live with at 152

WR Adarius Bowman
TE Kellen Davis
OT King Dunlap
FB Owen Schmitt

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

And one more

Throw Rubin from Iowa State in there, too. . .I’m not gonna attempt his first name without looking it up. (-:

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Jared Allen

I don’t want to come down at all on Jared Allen. I love him! But I have read that he still goes to the fun bars. He still has a good time. He just doesn’t drink. Do you think that he might fail once? I think that he might. I, first thought that I might recommend to him that he might hire a full-time chauffer- just in case, but I thought that – Well. the Vikings have protected themselves just in case – no matter how remote. It appears, however, that they were so eager to get him that they threw common sense aside.

by Bears Paw on Apr 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

I'm pretty sure

That PFT a while back said something about that most of his “guaranteed” money was “guaranteed” against injury only. . .meaning that if he screws up again, his guaranteed money gets cut in half or something.

Granted, it’s not FULL protection, but it’s something.

Let me see if I can find the link.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Here it is

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/23/vikes-build-some-protection-into-allen-deal/

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

If he does the Vikings out to have had enough business sense as to put certain clauses into the man’s contract to protect themselves from such an incident from occuring.

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Vikings pick coming up again!

Houston’s on the clock now at 151, and Minnesota’s after them barring another trade.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Vikes are up

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Vikings selected...

drum roll..

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

hahaha hell yeah! Thats one of my boys!

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Litroy Guion, DT, FSU!

by FSUViking on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

What do you know about him? I’m looking for a reason to like this guy. The NFL.com scouting report doesn’t have much good to say, since he bypassed his senior year, didn’t play much as a junior, and had a mediocre combine.

by Anthony Carter on Apr 27, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Letroy Guion, DT, Florida State
dont know him, but good for backing up the old fat pat

by GViking5003 on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Next Vikings picks

Are in the 6th round. . .#’s 187 and 193, specifically.

Stay tuned!

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Getting close to that time again

Pick #182 is on the clock now. . .just a few picks left before the Vikings’ next selection.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

And here we go again!

The Vikings are now on the clock.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

And the pick is

John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame

Good pick, need the depth in case Birk isn’t back next year.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Here comes the last pick of the day

Barring any activity as far as trades go.

I’m hoping for WR Adarius Bowman. . .not sure where the Vikings are thinking of going here.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

And the pick is. . .

WR Jaymar Johnson from Jacksonville State.

Never heard of the guy.

Let me see what I can find on him.

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by Gonzo on Apr 27, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

And with the 27th pick of the 6th round of the NFL Draft, The Minnesota Vikings Select….....................................Jaymar Johnson WR from Jackson State, I Guess they didnt want Bowman

by Tony_O on Apr 27, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Jaymar Johnson

They said he is really fast and a long term project. He also can help on special teams.

by rokstar.someday on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

I like the Booty pick.

I see it as a pick to add diversity. We have went the small school, unpolished, high ceiling qurterback and we’ll see how it turns out. With Booty, we went the polished, pro style, large school route. I see this guy as an NFL game manager which is not a bad thing. Possibly like a Brad Johnson earlier in his career.

The other picks I don’t have a problem with but I’m not estatic about any of them.

I am slightly worried about the developing pattern of trading up a few spots to “get there guy”. It makes one wonder if they are a bit succeptible to smoke screens.

by Miidwest on Apr 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs