2007 NFL Draft--Open Thread

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 10:59 AM CDT in News

As promised, here is the vehicle for all of our rants, profanity, disbelief, and (hopefully) praise. Fire away throughout the weekend in the Comments below.

I'll start it off...Boy, I sure am glad Brady Quinn Medicine Woman won't be a Texan.

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#2 Pick

I really wasn't expecting Millen to continue their receiver-drafting pattern and take Calvin Johnson. This should make things interesting...

Please, please, please God....let the Browns take Quinn

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 11:39 AM CDT reply actions

Wow!

Browns pass on Quinn to take Thomas! Great move, but color me shocked. I thought it was Quinn all the way.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 11:46 AM CDT reply actions

Ditto

It might have been the smarter move for their franchise.

On a side note, check out Draft Tek's Real Time Predictions....it looks like they are really on top of things today, by producing a continuously updated predictive model.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Tim

I love the Brady Quinn Medicine Woman line. Hilarious.

Question, are you guys watching the ESPN or NFL Network feeds? I'm going back and forth, but only to ESPN when NFL Network goes to commercial. Adam Schefter correctly called the top three picks about an hour and a half ago, and he seems to be plugged in well. I've definitely preferred the NFL Network coverage so far, if you haven't checked it out.

I need a royalty check for talking up the NFL Network I think...

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

Not watching yet...

So far, I'm just keeping up on ESPN.com.....the wife is watching some shows, and honestly, I get frustrated listening to some of these retarded announcers.

However, I really don't have an option since Time Warner Cable still hasn't worked out their issues with carrying the NFL Network.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Re: NFL Network

The party I'm at only has ESPN, though I'd prefer the NFL Network. Schefter is awesome.

And still, Dr. Quinn waits to find a home.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Probably a Trade

Washington is in a similar situation to us....needing more 1st day picks.

Watch for Miami or Minnesota to trade up to beat the other to getting the Medicine Woman.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Schefter says

Levi Brown will be the #5 pick to the Cards.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:01 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Levi

The SB Nation Mock had him going there as well. Not a flashy pick, but I like it for their team. Nicely done.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree

Some people jumped on the Cards guy that took Brown in the mock, but I think it's a good move. With all the offensive talent they have, building that line is a must. With Russ Grimm there, I see him turning Brown into a top guy fairly quickly.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

WOW

The SBN Mock Draft had the EXACT SAME ORDER for the first 5 picks.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Schefter says

LaRon Landry will go at #6 to Washington

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:14 PM CDT reply actions

He just did

What will Atlanta do now?

Will Minnesota definitely take Quinn?

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think so

I think Quinn will fall to Miami. I'd say Peterson is a possibility to Minnesota, they can afford to let him sit behind Chester Taylor for a year in the injury concerns are true.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Guessing the Next Few

MIN--Peterson
ATL--Okoye
MIA--Quinn
HOU--Trade or Patrick Willis

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Sounds good

I just hope that it's a trade at #10 and whoever moves up doesn't take Willis. I really want him at #11 for the Niners.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Will Peterson fall to us?

If he does, do we take him?

by TarHorn on Apr 28, 2007 12:22 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Peterson

I think he could, but I think he's gone. I'm betting on Minny taking him.

If he's there at No. 10, Smithiak has an awfully tough decision to make.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

ATL takes DE Anderson

Meaning that Okoye should be on the clock at #10

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

ESPN

Seriously, these guys are mixed up.

When Atlanta selected Anderson, the cameras immediately went to Quinn.

And did anyone see the ticker at the bottom which showed the Panters' "key pickup" as David Carr??

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions

VY

Did you just see the Madden '08 commercial with Vince in the film room.....f'ing priceless

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:44 PM CDT reply actions

OH MY GOD

Miami just picked Ginn....

Please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn, please don't take Quinn

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:52 PM CDT reply actions

I Officially Declare

Miami's pick as the dumbest of the '07 Draft

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Ginn to the Fins?

Over Quinn? Holy shit!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:52 PM CDT reply actions

Tim

Nicely done Dr. Seuss....how many drinks have you had so far??

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Texans Are On The Clock

Who's it going to be? Okoye? Hall? Willis? Trade?

If there was ever a time to trade...

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 12:54 PM CDT reply actions

Schefter says

The Jets want to move up to #10 to grab Quinn. A few other teams looking to move up also.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Quinn falling to 10

Just made a trade much more lucrative for us...

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Draft Tek

Says that Okoye is the favorite for Houston.

I am still hoping for the 1st trade of the draft.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Also

Since their model apparently doesn't predict trades....it is saying that without a trade, Brady Quinn falls all the way to the Browns....in the 2nd Round.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions

#10 Pick

Okoye

I'm still a big fan of him.....this could lead to great things in the trenches on the D-line.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

However

How do you NOT get a good trade offer at this spot??

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: Trade

Agreed. All the trade talk must have been noise.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Okoye!

Wooooooooo!!!!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions

Front page

Are you going to add an entry to the BRB front page for this pick??

If so, I will hold off until then.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Done

Check the front page and comment at will. I LOVE this pick.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Okoye

Great pick here, probably the highest upside of any guy in the draft, and someone who could be a Texan for 15 years.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions

Young?

Do any of y'all think he is too young?

by TarHorn on Apr 28, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions

Nope

I love what this kid can do at 19 years old. If he is just average for the next few years, imagine what level (and possibly size) he will improve to.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: Age

I'd think about it, but it wouldn't be a concern. If anything, it'd make me ecstatic to see what he could become. Dude is only 19 years old!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Where Does Medicine Woman End Up?

He has to be the top guy left on several boards at this point. Kansas City, perhaps? I've got my fingers crossed he's a Cokeboy within two hours.

Oh, and I am more in love than ever with the Okoye pick. Defense, defense, defense. Texans have to go WR in Round Three.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

Brady to Cleveland

I hate Dallas. I mean, I really, really hate Dallas. But kudos to them--they just committed highway robbery. This year's second and next year's first (which is likely a top five pick) from the Browns? Unbelievable.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

Joe Staley to SF

They picked 2 very solid players in the 1st Round. I'm interested to see what Indy does to end the round.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks Shake

Glad to see some cross-posting between sites. Thanks for the backup on the backup on the Staley pick, I'm very happy with it and estatic about the Willis selection. Interesting you mention the Colts, as they are my second favorite(and home team). I'm guessing they'll trade down from #32 since Harrell is gone, try to pickup a 2nd rounder and either a 3rd or 4th rounder too.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions

I guess we can forgive you

for the Indy-love.

If it really is Olsen to the Bears, then the Colts may take Branch with the pick.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd be kind of shocked

Branch doesn't really fit the Tampa 2 defense, we need quick DT's to make the scheme work, not the big heavyweight types. Corner is a concern, but we need a guy like Damieyon Hughes in the 3rd round as he fits the scheme better. I'd like to see Paul Posluszny, but apparently Dungy is confident that Gilbert Gardener can replace Cato June. I'm definitely not as optimistic as that.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

SF

Easily the best draft in the entire league thus far. A stud LB and a potentially franchise LT in the first round. Helluva job.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

SBN Mock Draft Flashbacks....

At this very moment (after picks 1-30), the updated predictive model atDraft Tek has us getting Jason Hill with 3rd Round Pick...

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 5:08 PM CDT reply actions

Well, that died fast

Nevermind the previous post.....the Bears' pick has changed the model already.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Kevin Kolb

Taken by Philly, as the 3rd QB in the draft...only 14 picks behind the Medicine Woman.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 5:48 PM CDT reply actions

After this pick

The Draft Tek model has us taking Jonathan Wade in the 3rd Round.

It's like deja vu, all over again.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions

As I catch up on the drinking part...

Coupla comments:
Dolphins = dum.
Cards = Wow.

Texans...OK, I admit to being confused. Huge man-crush on Okoye, no doubt. BUT, how could we not have made a Dallas-esque trade to move down and get additional picks. I have to go back to the Schaub trade. The Falcons just picked up Blalock with our 2nd round pick. Was Schaub worth all that?

Yeah yeah, I know, being critical on draft day. Shame on me.

Anybody else surprised by Ross at 20? I know we have a couple of Horns on the list (and did I see that we have an Aggie here, too?), so I am curious as to opinions.

Only halfway through my first beer, dammit.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions

Grading

SF=Wow also

I was VERY surprised to see MG & AR go back-to-back so early in the 1st round. I'm happy for them & the University, but I don't think they should have gon that high.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: Ross

Shocked that he's a first rounder, and even more surprised that Griffith joined him (to Nashville, no less), despite all the hype. I hope Ross is an adequate CB in the NFL, because I really like everything I've seen and read about him. That said, I have my doubts.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions

oh yeah...

Sorry about the bad rumor mongering on the Broncos deal last night. I was hoping it would happen, personally.

I can't believe the intertubes led me astray. I promise to never, ever believe anything I read on the intertubes ever again. never. Ever.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

RE: Broncos' trade

Yeah, I was right there with you....and saw the rumors start a few days ago. And hell, after the trade they conceived last year to get Cutler, it was definitely believable.

Oh, well. The 3rd round can't get here fast enough.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Viva Cuervo!!

I mean, Viva Okoye!!.

Damn Fruedian slip. I was pondering the fact that I am now the only sober one at the party....and I hate being the DD.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

Holy middle-of-the-field-receivers Batman!

Dwayne Jarrett & Keyshawn Johnson on the same team...

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

wow...

Where's Haywood Jeffires when you need him?

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Word

I love Jarrett as a possession receiver. I knew he (or Rice) wouldn't last until Round Three...crap.

Viva Jason Hill!

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

goodness...

21 more picks to go.

Eh, at least there is a hot chick here to ogle. Yay for me!

And don't tell my wife...though, fortunately for her, my nym is all too apropos.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Crowder

To the Broncos. Personal opinion: he will be a better pro than a collegian, and he will be better than Moss. That's my limb for the day.

I just think somebody will bring out the fire in him, and he'll be a serious player.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

Potential

With some serious coaching & work ethic, he could turn into something special.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

re:

lots of help still available for us. I guess it's a double-edged sword as that means the same for others. ah well. still, we'll hopefully pull a DeMeco out of our butt here. that'd be a good thing.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions

Still Available

Jonathan Wade - CB
Jason Hill - WR
Marcus McCauley - CB
Ryan Harris - OT

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Sophie's Choice

But I go with Jason Hill if I'm Smithiak.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Voting

Marcus McCauley....higher rated on most boards

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

re:

still, it's fresno state!

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Vikings

just selected him....we are on the clock...

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

who

wade, hill, mcdonald, would all make me smile.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

drafttek

has us taking someone from fresno state. HAHAHAAHAHAH!!!!

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Jacoby Jones?

With my boy Jason Hill still on the board? I don't like this at all. Hampton alum Jerome Mathis even thinks this is a reach.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions

if

If he's a legit 6'4", and if he's got decently legit speed (4.5), then this might be an excellent pick. We need someone opposite Dre, and this guy looks like he's a workout rat and intelligent. It might not be sucky at all. I really like the height. If he's at all like Colston, that would be awesome.

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 28, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Ray McDonald

Seriously, what did this kid do to get a ticket to the slip-n-slide today?

He was projected late 1st Round or early 2nd.....and now we approach the late 3rd.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Apr 28, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions

Ray Mac

He's the new Alan Branch. R-Mac's going to be a steal for someone.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 28, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes he was

I think he capped a near perfect day for the Niners. The two guys I wanted in the third round are still on the board too, Paul Soliai of Utah and Michael Bush of Louisville.

by gatling @ Battle Red Blog on Apr 28, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions