The official '12 NFL Draft Thread - Going Live at 8 EST

[ChrisPozz]

Michael Schottey:

Getting Blaine Gabbert a punter is probably more important than getting him receivers.... #JustSayin

 

[BINGO]

He's a sleeper. Vernon is aight

 

[NinerSickness]

Miami's going back to a 4-3. Good.

 

[Arete Tzu]

They need a good punter with Blaine Gabbert at QB.

lmao good point.

 

[CalamityX11]

Gruden defending the small QBs... lol

 

[michaelwarner]

A lot of DT talent left.

 

[BINGO]

Chargers are having a pretty good draft. What's next....?

 

[RedneckNiner]

Come on Crick hes got a high motor like Justin Smith he can come in and do good.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Get Mike Martin and/or Brandon Boykin in a 49ers uniform.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Brandon Taylor to the Chargers. Former Niner Curtis Taylor's brother.

 

[michaelwarner]

Get Mike Martin and/or Brandon Boykin in a 49ers uniform.

Welcome Clyde! What do you think about the James pick?

 

[NinerSickness]

I'd be tempted to root for Brandon Thompson, but to be safe I hope it's Chapman.

 

[BINGO]

John Gruden just flipped out on McShay and Kiper. LMAO!!!

 

[ChrisPozz]

Really pleased with how this round is going right now.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Schefter:

Now that Houston has used a third-round pick on Ohio State WR DeVier Posey, the Texans will attempt to trade veteran WR Jacoby Jones.

I wondered if that move would eventually push Jones off the roster.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Welcome Clyde! What do you think about the James pick?

I love the idea, but I only like the player. Decent value, but I would've rather had Lamar Miller or Ronnie Hillman if we had to go RB there. He does give us a lot of versatility and explosiveness out of the backfield, though, something I've wanted from our RBs for a while. Really good complement to Gore and Hunter.

Now let's get Mike Martin and Brandon Boykin in a 49ers uniform!

 

[ChrisPozz]

Donald Stephenson to KC. That's another surprising pick for KC.

 

[michaelwarner]

I love the idea, but I only like the player. Decent value, but I would've rather had Lamar Miller or Ronnie Hillman if we had to go RB there. He does give us a lot of versatility and explosiveness out of the backfield, though, something I've wanted from our RBs for a while. Really good complement to Gore and Hunter.

Now let's get Mike Martin and Brandon Boykin in a 49ers uniform!

Got it. Thanks.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Steelers go with Ohio State OT in second round - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Metz said he told him, "If you were my son, I'd tell you to get in the car, drive up there, see them face to face like a man and tell them you screwed up. He got in his car and drove over there. It was important to him, he wanted to be a Steeler.''

When he arrived, he met with Colbert, coach Mike Tomlin and president Art Rooney.

"We told him he was off our draft board,'' Colbert said.

But the fact that Adams made that drive, which the Steelers appreciated, led to circumstances that culminated in them drafting him Friday night.

The Steelers laid out some stipulations for Adams to get back on their draft board, which included counseling. Colbert said he met them all, and the put gave him a first-round grade on their board.

Colbert admitted he was a risk, but said all draft picks are risks, and that Adams showed them he is serious about making up for his mistake.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Conference Call: LaMichael James