The key is Kampman if he can adjust to being a 3-4 OLB rather than at 4-3 DE

That will be important, but i can't see him putting up Demarcus Ware type figures. I expect him to be solid enough.

The key is how the front three work. We don't really have a NT. Pickett is playing there at 31, in a contract year, never played in his life at NT. We need to get Raji at pick 9. Either that or we need to sort out our DE, potentially reach and take Jackson from LSU.

If Raji is gone by 9 i'd love to get Moreno but that wont happen, we'll likely trade down, somebody is bound to want to move up to take Sanchez.

Really looking forward to the draft now.

Ive got no doubt Kampman can provide a good pass rush as he has done ina 4-3 but the key will be how well he can drop back into coverage.

Id also take Raji and 9 but can see us doing it for some reason. Wouldnt mind us picking one of the best OT or Brian Orakpo if they fall.

Cant wait for it though

Would you trade Boldin i wouldnt hes too good blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/15/cardina ... wr-boldin/

Would you trade Boldin i wouldnt hes too good blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/15/cardina ... wr-boldin/

Quote ="LFCRhino"Would you trade Boldin i wouldnt hes too good blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/15/cardina ... wr-boldin/'" Giants for sure.

Quote ="LFCRhino"Would you trade Boldin i wouldnt hes too good blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/15/cardina ... wr-boldin/'" Giants for sure.

Yeah true. I suspect we'll have some packages though where it is Brandon Chillar or some other LB who plays when it is a specific coverage play. Mid range passes i think he'll be fine but if he consistently has to cover players like Fitzgerald, Johnson etc all the way up the field then i'd be worried. I'd just put him out there and let him go to the QB on virtually every play.



Personally i think Raji will be gone and likely Orakpo also. Likewise with the OT's too. Monroe and Jason Smith. We've plenty of options to go with though.

Raji- NT
Jackson- DE
Moreno- RB
Monroe- OT
Brown- OLB
Maybin- OLB

All could be looked at in the 9 slot. On the same token we could move back slightly and still get a few of those above.

My ideal draft would be:

1st Round: B.J Raji (NT)
2nd Round: Larry English (DE/LB)
3rd Round (A): Shonne Green (RB)
3rd Round (B): BPA at CB or OT
Same from round 4 to 7. Depth at OT/CB/DT/TE

They certainly could use him now that they have got rid of burress. I dread to think how good they would be if he did end up there

Boldin or Edwards will be New York, maybe draft day.

Give up your first and third and you have a fantastic reciever. NY have virtually zero needs outside of pure depth

John Madden has retired, going to be missed.

Hes been around forever and is probably my favourite commentator in any sport

The Detroit Lions have signed another two players to add to their squad depth if nothing else www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true

The Detroit Lions have signed another two players to add to their squad depth if nothing else www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true

That is very true.

Quote ="LFCRhino"The Detroit Lions have signed another two players to add to their squad depth if nothing else www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true'" Are their any receivers at all left in Oakland?

Quote ="LFCRhino"The Detroit Lions have signed another two players to add to their squad depth if nothing else www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true'" Are their any receivers at all left in Oakland?

Certainly doesnt seem like it they must have great confidence in what they have.........

10 Holland, Jonathan WR ACT 6'1" 195 2/18/1985 2 Louisiana Tech

15 Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR ACT 5'11" 185 9/8/1983 3 Texas-El Paso

81 Schilens, Chaz WR ACT 6'4" 225 11/7/1985 2 San Diego State

84 Shields, Arman WR ACT 6'1" 195 4/10/1985 1 Richmond

19 Watkins, Todd WR ACT 6'3" 195 6/22/1983 2 Brigham Young




Apart from Johnnie lee higgins i havent heard of any of them so im guessing they are definately hoping to get Michael Crabtree

Just heard that Cris Collinsworth is gonna be replacing him i like him to be honest but no one will replace madden

Still got Javon Walker in Oakland, but outside him & Higgins there's nothing. That's why they'll be looking to take Crabtree in round 1.

There's also rumours they may move for Torry Holt as well.

You're not wrong.

Apparently Adam Shefter (sp) has moved from NFL network to ESPN.

Quote ="Schrödinger's Cat"Still got Javon Walker in Oakland, but outside him & Higgins there's nothing. That's why they'll be looking to take Crabtree in round 1. There's also rumours they may move for Torry Holt as well.'" I thought he was but when i looked him up on wikipedia it says he is a free agent again which is strange en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javon_Walker

Quote ="Schrödinger's Cat"Still got Javon Walker in Oakland, but outside him & Higgins there's nothing. That's why they'll be looking to take Crabtree in round 1. There's also rumours they may move for Torry Holt as well.'" I thought he was but when i looked him up on wikipedia it says he is a free agent again which is strange en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javon_Walker

I like adam schefter aswell i think he is one of the best reporters i have ever seen and he seems to get to know a lot of the players personally which i think helps

Oakland won't get Crabtree. He'll be gone.

Al Davies will take Derrius Heryward-Bay, or less likely Jeremy Maclin at their pick.

I always had this compunction to want to punch him inthe face for some reason. That was it - he looks smug.

I can see what you mean

I reckon Crabtree could be there still if Seattle go for a QB or OT. I can't see him going to the Bengals really. And I think Maclin is more likely than Heyward-Bey, unless the Raiders trade down if a QB is on the board still in order to get some more picks.

Jason Peters has gone to Philadelphia, for a 1st & 4th this year, and an undisclosed pick next year, they're already working out a new contract apparantly.

Nah Crabtree will be gone. Assuming that Cleveland will trade Edwards then they would take Crabtree. Seattle possibly but they are more likely OT. Could also be a potentially trade up.

I'd say DHB is more likely because he is A) taller and B) faster. Al Davies loves 40 times and for that reason i'd back DHB. Frankly if i was Oakland i wouldn't be taking any reciever at all until 2nd round.

Not really sure on that trade by Philly. Peters is over-rated and i think they overpaid for him anyway. They could have got an equally as good player in that position in the draft by staying at 21 and 28.

I don't think we're as deep as everybody thinks, we need help at safety and at cornerback which I'm sure will be addressed in the draft.

Fantasy soon Conroy?