Official 2010 NFL Draft Round 1 Thread

[Keith]

Today's the day... let's use this thread for running commentary for today's first round.

[coloradodude]

It's here! It's finally here!

(and on a side note, I actually found the thread this year)

[Roy P]

I love this day and now.....the next 2 days too. :D

I'm going to guess before any picks are made, that we will be drafting Devin McCourty.

[gunslinger57]

Oh geez we've gotta put up with Deion interviewing guys in the green room? Excuse me while I go throw up.

[HPF Bob]

This never gets old... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxNeFLuY98)

[TexanJedi]

Oh geez we've gotta put up with Deion interviewing guys in the green room? Excuse me while I go throw up.

I don't mind Deion, it won't be a total shebacle.

[popanot]

This split 3-day format may eventually grow on me, but I kinda liked the all-day Saturday format for most of the draft. I could plan on spending at least a full day on it and catch the meat of the draft. No telling what may happen with my schedule tomorrow and Saturday. Also, this just feels really fake so far. Maybe I need to switch over to the ESPN feed...

[popanot]

Who thinks Bradford's gonna bomb?

[Roy P]

Who thinks Bradford's gonna bomb?

I think that there are going to be 2 locks at QB.

Clausen and LeFevour.

[gunslinger57]

This split 3-day format may eventually grow on me, but I kinda liked the all-day Saturday format for most of the draft. I could plan on spending at least a full day on it and catch the meat of the draft. No telling what may happen with my schedule tomorrow and Saturday. Also, this just feels really fake so far. Maybe I need to switch over to the ESPN feed...

Eh I have to work all day Saturday so I like this.

You go to ESPN you get Berman AND Mort. You ready for that?

[HPF Bob]

ESPN showing Gerald McCoy who is nearly in prayer "Please not Detroit. Please, oh, Lord, not Detroit..."

[Roy P]

Detroit gets the best player in the draft with the 2nd overall pick. Nicely done.

[Keith]

Just wondering... instead of using an early pick on an unknown RB, what about trading a mid round pick for Dom Barber's older brother in Dallas? The Cowboys may be looking to move Marion to get more ammo to move up tonight.

[Roy P]

Just wondering... instead of using an early pick on an unknown RB, what about trading a mid round pick for Dom Barber's older brother in Dallas? The Cowboys may be looking to move Marion to get more ammo to move up tonight.

I'll take Gerhart over Barber.

[Roy P]

I saw Gerald McCoy as a Sophomore and thought he'd be a good pick down the road for the Texans. Didn't realize he'd be the 3rd pick by the time he was drafted or we'd be picking 20th. Good for him and good for us.

[popanot]

Ok, now we can REALLY start the draft. It should get interesting from here on.

[TexanJedi]

It's a Sooner fest.

[Roy P]

Trent Williams....the first 'legit' player off my draft board. :(

[Roy P]

And now my top 2 players are off the board after only 5 picks. Eric Berry, we hardly knew ye. :o

[Roy P]

3 DT Dan Williams
4 RB C.J. Spiller
5 S Earl Thomas
6 CB Joe Haden

[popanot]

Man I hate the rookie wage scale!! It would be sooo much more interesting and exciting if teams actually had the option to move up. I'd love a draft where teams at the tail end could gamble their future by making a bold move up.

[Keith]

Uhmm... Big XII seems to be center stage here. Wonder what those SEC elitists think about that.

And all these Sooners going early must mean that Bob Stoops is now officially overrated. :D

[Roy P]

I only put Joe Haden on my draft board b/c he ran a horrible time at the Combine. Thought there was a shot he'd drop to #20. Not so much. :cool:

[HPF Bob]

Raiders take McClain. You knew Weird Al would mix up the board.

[Keith]

Spiller to Bills.

err.... anyone want Marshawn Lynch? Anyone?


*crickets*

[HPF Bob]

C'mon Jags! Take Tebow. You know you want to...

What?? They took alphabet soup...

[Roy P]

Hmmm...at least now we don't have to contemplate taking Spiller now. I was wondering if he'd be there along with Weatherspoon at #20 and I'd have to get into an argument with myself. Whew!

The Jags select....Dan Williams?

Ah ha!! Alualu was a guy I was targeting in the 2nd round.

[HPF Bob]

Most Denver fans want a trade down other than those who want Dez Bryant as a Marshall replacement. Denver trades down with SF (#13).

[Roy P]

Do the 9ers want Earl Thomas or Dan Williams? :p

Anthony Davis....

[Fonz the Boss]

LoL @ the Jaguars hahaha!!!..... Alualu lmao!

[TexanJedi]

That was certainly a shock. I really like Alualu, but man.

[Roy P]

Dolphins and Chargers making a trade.....:confused:

Ryan Mathews this early? Or DAN WILLIAMS?

[Fonz the Boss]

Chargers trade up... They lost Cromartie so i hope they dont pick up Kyle Wilson.

[kRocket]

Dolphins and Chargers making a trade.....:confused:

Ryan Mathews this early? Or DAN WILLIAMS?
San Diego just moved up

[HPF Bob]

Wait! A commercial break and the Texans aren't on the clock. I'm confused :confused:

[Roy P]

Ryan Mathews selected and off my board. Best and Gerhart and Tate and Hardesty looking better now.

Dan Williams, Earl Thomas, Kyle Wilson, and Sean Weatherspoon are still on the board, that's nice.

[Fonz the Boss]

Alualu and Mathews taken rather early.... That means that some top 10 calibre players may still be available by the time the Texans pick.

[gunslinger57]

Well, I hope the Texans are on the phones trying to trade down because they've got nothing left once Philly takes Thomas, unless they want to go for Williams.

[Roy P]

The Broncos trade back again with Philly. McDaniels is looking pretty smart now.

[gunslinger57]

Philly's trading up for Graham? They could have gotten him later.

[popanot]

Man, gettin hot and heavy now...

That's alot to pay for Graham, IMO.

[HPF Bob]

McDaniels is hoarding draft picks - maybe to trade back up? They might be smarter to stand pat now with all the extra choices they'll have tomorrow.

Whoa! Earl Thomas is still in play.

[Fonz the Boss]

WOW!!!! thats a shocker!!! I thought they were going for Earl Thomas.

[TexanJedi]

Please let Earl Thomas drop to us.

[Roy P]

Philly's trading up for Graham? They could have gotten him later.

Quite possibly the best pass-rusher in this draft.....Of Course, I'm glad Earl Thomas and Dan Williams are still available. :D

[gunslinger57]

Sounds like Seattle takes Thomas.

[Fonz the Boss]

Somebody is going to trade up for Jimmy Clausen soon. I just hope its not the Texans the ones that trade down. I want them to pick the best player available.

[Roy P]

Somebody is going to trade up for Jimmy Clausen soon. I just hope its not the Texans the ones that trade down. I want them to pick the best player available.

I'm still hoping we trade down with Cleveland and get some 3rd round picks.

[HPF Bob]

There goes Thomas. No Thomas, no Matthews. Anybody want Bulaga?

[Roy P]

Who is left...

DT Dan Williams
LB Sean Weatherspoon
CB Kyle Wilson
CB Devin McCourty
CB Kareem Jackson

[Roy P]

There goes Thomas. No Thomas, no Matthews. Anybody want Bulaga?

Not really. Too high to pick a RG.

Anybody think the Giants are going to steal my OLB Sean Weatherspoon?

[gunslinger57]

I guess we're going to forgo the "glamor" pick since there's not a lot left, unless we wanna go Run-and-Shoot and take Bryant.

Yeah, that ain't happening I know.

[cland]

Looking like CB (Wilson, McCourty) or interior OL (Iupati, Pouncey) though I expect Pitts to grab Iupati.

[gunslinger57]

I thought Pitts was in love with Pouncey?

[popanot]

Both RBs off the board, Thomas gone... Kyle Wilson probably isn't too far behind. :(

[Roy P]

Jason Pierre-Paul: This was the player I expected to slide to the 2nd round. I suppose #15 isn't too bad to bust on, right? What # selection was Amobi Okoye, anyway? ;)

[HPF Bob]

I have a bad feeling the Texans will reach for a RB like Dwyer or Tate at #20.

[Roy P]

Looking like CB (Wilson, McCourty) or interior OL (Iupati, Pouncey) though I expect Pitts to grab Iupati.

Will the Titans re-unite the McCourty twins? I hope they draft Bulaga, Pouncey, Taylor Mays, or Everson Griffen.

[Fonz the Boss]

Titans need a DE.... Any chance they steal Wilson from us?

[cland]

Wilson should go to either the Titans or the 49ers. Dan Williams is still on the board, and Derrick Morgan hasn't been picked. Clausen is still around as well. If Wilson goes, I'd definitely be trying to trade my first down to get an extra second rounder.

[Roy P]

Dan Williams is the only guy I stay with at #20. Otherwise, I'm calling Cleveland and every other GM who may want to trade up for Clausen.

[Roy P]

Derrick Morgan. I ain't skeered. Mike Iupati and perhaps Pouncey getting ready to come off the board. Again, I'm happy to take Dan Williams or Sean Weatherspoon. Otherwise, TRADE DOWN!!!!

[WMH]

Dan Williams is the only guy I stay with at #20. Otherwise, I'm calling Cleveland and every other GM who may want to trade up for Clausen.

I was thinking the same thing. If there is a buyer, I am guessing Smithiak would be a seller in a heartbeat.

[kRocket]

So far. it is going just like I planned it !!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Fonz the Boss]

That would be funny if the Falcons take Wilson right after taking Dunta.... That would be a slap and a spit to the face

[Joe Joe]

Wilson or McCourty will be there. I'm happy.

[popanot]

Wilson should be there.

[HPF Bob]

There went Spoon. We're on the clock.

Want Dan Williams?

I bet ESPN goes to commercial...

Nailed it...ESPN goes to commercial.

[cland]

Should be Kyle Wilson!

[Roy P]

OK, Atlanta stole my guy Weatherspoon after taking William Moore last year. I think I'm going to have to take Dan Williams and be a happy camper or trade down. I understand 'wanting' Kyle Wilson, but Dan Williams is the Pick. At least, it SHOULD be.

[popanot]

Ha ha!! Typical! Texans are up. Break to a commercial!!!

[gunslinger57]

Texans on the clock AAAAAANND NFLN goes to commercial. Could've called that one.

I'm thinking McCourty? Little bit bigger.

[Keith]

Kareem Jackson

[TheMatrix31]

Schefter says Kareem Jackson.

[kRocket]

Williams !

[Fonz the Boss]

If Shefter said it then its true.... that's a shame

[gunslinger57]

NFLN says Wilson probably.

[Nconroe]

During the break, I'll guess trade down, but be very happy with Williams or Wilson or McCourtny.

[gunslinger57]

This does not blow me away. but like I said, I didn't see much of him.

[Roy P]

3 DT Dan Williams 6'3" 327 5.17 Tennessee
8 CB Kyle Wilson 5'10" 185 4.42 Boise St
9 CB Devin McCourty 5'11" 186 4.48 Rutgers
10 CB Kareem Jackson 5'11" 196 4.46 Alabama


Ok, KJ was my 4th pick. I think we could have traded down and still got him. Man, Dan Williams would have been VERY nice. Oh well, this guy is now a Texan.

[HPF Bob]

Right position but not the guy I would have chosen. Jackson is a little on the small side but a Bama guy is at least going to be well-coached.

[Joe Joe]

Not a bad pick. Need pick, but not a reach.

[Fonz the Boss]

Dan Williams, Kyle Wilson and Devin McCourty still available.... One of the playoff teams at the bottom of the first round will cash it in.

[HPF Bob]

Reports are that Denver moved up two with New England. Hmm. Fishy. is this where they pick Dez Bryant or maybe Claussen?

Edit: Demaryius Thomas. I think they could have stayed put two more selections for that.

[Nconroe]

Kareem Jackson isn't small at 5' 10 1/2 " and 196 lbs. Shutdown corner and very good tackler , very high pass defense rating at 90. Sounds pretty good.

[HPF Bob]

It's really gonna suck when they get past the Saints' pick and they start turning off the lights. I'm just now starting to get into this.

[popanot]

Why can't we ever trade down like the Pats?? I would think Kareem, Wilson or McCourty would've been there. :(

[TexanJedi]

Dang Cowboys got a steal.:mad:

[popanot]

Adios, Roy Williams!

[Roy P]

Why can't we ever trade down like the Pats?? I would think Kareem, Wilson or McCourty would've been there. :(

That's a damn good question.

The Cowboys get Dez Bryant.....ha.

Dan Williams is still on the board? Ravens and Cardinals and Patriots and Dolphins are all licking their chops.

[kravix]

Tebow to Denver. Wow.

[HPF Bob]

McDaniels just pulled a Babin. He gave up a 2nd, 3rd and 4th to get a guy who may not even be able to play the position he was projected for. Amazing.

[Roy P]

Dan Williams selected 6 picks too late. Whisenhunt adds to his defense.

[Roy P]

McDaniels just pulled a Babin. He gave up a 2nd, 3rd and 4th to get a guy who may not even be able to play the position he was projected for. Amazing.

Yeah, Ozzie Newsome pulled a Casserly and got a bunch of picks from a desperate head coach. I wonder if McDaniels is more successful than Ditka.

[nunusguy]

The 49ers take Anthony Davis and Iupati. Talk about your OLine getting better,
a lot better literally over night.
And Tebow goes in first round ! To Denver, who knew ?

[HPF Bob]

Someone pointed out on one of the Broncos boards that they drafted Tebow because they don't have a center on the roster and Tebow doesn't need one. He can immaculately snap himself the ball and then run over the defensive line. :p

[nunusguy]

OK, good deal we got our corner. Tomorrow might we get a running back. Who we takin, Gerhardt or Tate or Hardesty ?

[Roy P]

OK, good deal we got our corner. Tomorrow might we get a running back. Who we takin, Gerhardt or Tate or Hardesty ?

I'm guessing Gerhart. At least tonight.

[Roy P]

Kyle Wilson, Cromartie, Revis Island......can anybody, even Tom Brady throw against the Jets? :confused:

[TexanJedi]

I would like to see Toby. I wonder if they would take Best if he were there. Rick Smith said they want backs who can score.

[Joe Joe]

My guess will be McCluster with another RB later in draft.

[Roy P]

I would like to see Toby. I wonder if they would take Best if he were there. Rick Smith said they want backs who can score.

I have Best ahead of Gerhart, so they'll go Gerhart. :D

12 RB Jahvid Best
13 CB Patrick Robinson
14 CB/FS Brandon Ghee

16 RB Toby Gerhart

18 OG John Jerry
19 OG Rodger Saffold
20 OG Jon Asamoah
21 DT Lamarr Houston
22 RB Ben Tate
23 DT Linval Joseph
24 FS Morgan Burnett
25 RB Montario Hardesty
26 RB Jonathan Dwyer
27 DT Geno Atkins

[Roy P]

I have Best ahead of Gerhart, so they'll go Gerhart. :D

12 RB Jahvid Best

16 RB Toby Gerhart



Nevermind. The Lions just figured it out.

[HPF Bob]

It will be awhile before we pick in the second so don't feel secure that Gerhard is going to be around either.

I don't disagree with taking a corner in the first round. That was an important get- and with Berry and Thomas gone, safety falls down to a fourth or fifth round priority. So let's get a lineman or a RB next. I might prefer a lineman if no stud RBs are left in the second.

[TexanJedi]

Oh man Taylor Mays is still on the board as well. Don't suppose 18 other guys will be taken before him tomorrow.

[Fonz the Boss]

We need to go DB on the second round as well. I think the Jets just proved to everyone that if you are playing on a conference against Peyton Manning and Tom Brady you need to have a solid secondary for those nickel packages. The Jets already had Cromartie and Revis yet they still went ahead and picked Kyle Wilson with their pick. That lets you know that they are drafting for those playoff matchups against the Patriots and Colts.