2007 AMATEUR DRAFT DISCUSSION

[SoMiss2000]

well the LV owner is probably still sleeping.

[Guest]

I suppose not, his pick was just made.

[Dave]

Just as a friendly reminder, don't forget to actually turn your autodraft on after stocking it with players. I've seen quite a few teams make us wait with a fully stocked autodraft. If you just want to use the preference list as a ranking tool and make your picks live, that's cool. But if you're not going to be around for a bit, remember to turn it on.

[SoMiss2000]

i'm trying to work a trade, hopefully Phantom Lord sees it befor he picks.

[Guest]

You said the name!! not that guy!!

[Dave]

I'm willing to deal pick(s) next year to move up into the 2nd round, if anyone's interested.

[Jistic]

At #28 we have the fourth and final QB taken in the first round. Anchorage moves up and nabs golden boy Graham Pearson out of Notre Dame. Pearson is a big kid that was a late bloomer not seeing the field until his senior season. He quickly became famous for his 4th quarter heroics in South Bend.

With this kid you get some nice raw talent. He may be a reach here, but you can't deny the poise this kid has. Shows great timing, and really shows good leadership in pressure situations. Coaches tell me he has a calming effect on his team mates in tense situations. The knock on the kid is you don't know how much room he has to grow. He has yet to develop any touch and lacks some of the physical skills you'd like at the position. He's going to need more time than most to develop his skill set and could be a nice pick in a few years.

[SoMiss2000]

I am willing to part with a 5th this year and maybe a 2nd or 3rd next year to move up in the 2nd this year. Interested? send me a PM or on AIM "gldnegle2000".

[Guest]

Welcome back Mel!

[Sully]

11am. Mel must've had a late night.

[Jistic]

At #29 we have the first guard taken in the draft. Las Vegas goes with Howard Waerig out of little known Elon College. This is a need pick for the defending champs and most people have Waerig at the top of their lists. I have some doubts though. You love his size, and his brute strength. In college Waerig out physicaled his opponents and routinely wore them out as the game went on. He was really a man amongst boys.

What I'm not convinced about his how that will translate to the next level. He hasn't shown that agility that you look for in a top prospect. He had problems in the Senior bowl practices going up against smaller, more agile defensive tackles. But offensive coordinator Steve Henderson, a former pro bowl lineman himself believes he can teach him the proper technique to go along with his power. If so, he may have a pro bowl or two himself.

[Sully]

Memphis is working the phones.

[Jistic]

11am. Mel must've had a late night.

Mel had to go to breakfast with with family and Mel Sr. Now Mel jr jr is napping and so is Mrs. Mel!

[Jistic]

At pick #30 Columbus looks to shore up Corey Lincoln's blindside by nabbing hit or miss LT prospect Arnold Samuels of Iowa State. Samuels is a bit of a mix bag. His being unable to attend the combine due to injury problems makes him all the more the mystery. When healthy Samuels looks the part. A bit undersized, he more than makes up for that with near flawless technique. Coming into his senior year people were calling him a top 5 talent.

What does concern some is his lack of ideal size and he's been known to play a little soft. Although he shows excellent footwork, and balance he does't explode out of his stance sometimes and plays on his heels a bit too much. He's a smart kid that's one of the best from the neck up, however it remains to be seen if that's enough for the next level when he faces the Brian Roset's of the league.

[Guest]

At pick #30 Columbus looks to shore up Corey Lincoln's blindside by nabbing hit or miss LT prospect Arnold Samuels of Iowa State. Samuels is a bit of a mix bag. His being unable to attend the combine due to injury problems makes him all the more the mystery. When healthy Samuels looks the part. A bit undersized, he more than makes up for that with near flawless technique. Coming into his senior year people were calling him a top 5 talent.

What does concern some is his lack of ideal size and he's been known to play a little soft. Although he shows excellent footwork, and balance he does't explode out of his stance sometimes and plays on his heels a bit too much. He's a smart kid that's one of the best from the neck up, however it remains to be seen if that's enough for the next level when he faces the Brian Roset's of the league.

I figured that this late in the first round, it was worth taking a rick on a guy that could potentially play four different positions on the o-line.