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OUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2008 NFL DRAFT Print E-mail
Written by Luis   
Wednesday, 26 March 2008

1. Miami Dolphins (1-15) - JAKE LONG (OL) MICHIGAN - It is clear that this team needs just about every position to be filled. Even RB because Ronnie Brown has not turned out the way they would have liked.  I could definitely see them snatching McFadden, just because a player like him doesn't come along every year.  However, with that said, I feel like they could help themselves more by giving Brown a better chance to run, and whoever is going to throw the ball more time to do so.  They lost three guys at the O-Line and that is why I have the Dolphins taking Jake Long with the first pick.  This guy is a mammoth at 6'7" 315lbs! Yet he is quick enough to play tackle or guard and has great hands and feet.


2. St. Louis Rams (3-13) - CHRIS LONG (DE) VIRGINIA - Well, last year was rough for the Rams.  Their O-Line was terrible and the offense was brutal, but that could be attributed to the injuries everywhere on offense.  It's the defense that needs the most help.  They allowed the second most points last year, and were never getting to the quarterback.  So, I have the Rams taking Chris Long.  This guy was a stand-out at the combine, and should be able to do both pass rush and defend the run.


3. Atlanta Falcons (4-12) -  Leodis McKelvin (CB) TROY - After losing Hall the Falcons are going to need some secondary help.  The nice thing about McKelvin is that the guy is a burner and has a nack for kick returning.  He tied the NCAA for touchdown returns... He has the all time all purpose yard record at Troy and 3rd best in the Sun Belt conference.  AS A CORNERBACK!!  He has only 8 receptions for 300 yards on offense.  That means in three years he had 3,000 return yards.  On top of 12 INTs in the two years he started.


4. Oakland Raiders (4-12) - Darren McFadden (RB) Arkansas- As a person who is not a fan of the Raiders it is with a heavy heart that I say they are going to receive the best player in the draft this year.  This guy was a Heisman runner up twice, won the doak walker award twice(college's best RB), and shatter numerous SEC records along the way. But who's records?  Bo Jackson(auburn), Herschel Walker(Georgia), and Emmit Smith(Flordia), those guys were pretty good...  The raiders are definitely going to get a shot in the arm with the things McFadden is going to do.


5. Kansas City Chiefs (4-12)  - Matt Ryan (QB) Boston College -  The Chiefs had no running game with L.J hurt. And what is worse they had no passing game with an old Trent Green gone.  Its true they need a lot of secondary help.  But if he is still available, I expect them to take Ryan to really help their offense.  After all, they really need someone better than Croyle who can get the ball to Gonzales and now 2nd year stand out receiver Dwayne Bowe.


6. New York Jets (4-12) - Vernon Gholston (DE) Ohio State - It amazes me that the Jets were only 4-12.  They were decent last year.  What is the biggest thing they missed?  A pass rush.  With 22.5 sacks in two seasons at THE Ohio State University, Gholston will give em what they need.


7. New England Patriots (16-0) Ryan Clady (OL) Boise State - For going 16-0, for losing the biggest game of your life, for being fined the league maximum for illegally recording your opponents, you receive A TOP 10 PICK!!!! Congratulations!!!  With all the time Brady spent on his back during the Superbowl, they will need some help protecting him.  This guy is a beast in pass protection.  He was an All-American as a redshirt freshman....


8. Baltimore Ravens (5-11) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (CB) Tennessee St - This guys combine was sick.  His stock rose faster than the cost of gas in the U.S.  He obviously comes from a talented family being the brother of San Diego's Anthony Cromartie.  The Ravens found them selves lacking depth at secondary when McAllister and Rolle hit the IR.


9. Cincinati Bengals (7-9) Glen Dorsey (DT) LSU - After losing Justin Smith, they need some help on the defensive line.  I look for them to take Dorsey here.  We know he can play hurt, because his last season was played on a bum knee.  And it is that same bum knee that will keep him out of the top five.


10. New Orleans Saints (7-9) Chris Williams (OL) Vanderbilt – The saints need some help.  The defense was ok, the secondary was rough.  They could take a running back.  But what they should do is fortify an offensive line for Bush to run behind.

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