Official 2012 NFL Draft Discussion Thread..

diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

Pretty self explanatory, but please use this thread to discuss all events, topics, evaluations of other teams picks, etc. that may be related to the NFL draft.

So no, "Can you believe the Steelers took Johnathan Martin?!?" threads... that's what this thread is for. Discuss each and every pick to your hearts content.

For those with active twitter accounts, please refrain from posting the picks before they actually air... let's not ruin the suspense for other FF members, it's part of the fun for most people. Now your personal guess... that's free base and encouraged.

Also let's try to avoid duplicate/triplicate draft selection threads. Only one thread per draft pick. If we trade back/forward, a thread can be made to discuss that however. coordinator0 will be the one responsible for making the Ravens 1st Round Pick thread- no one else.

And above all else, let's enjoy the fact that THIS is our free agency... and we're one of the best at it!
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diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

2012 NFL Draft

Round One
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck
2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III
3. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
4. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, LT, USC
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, WR, OK State
6. Dallas Cowboys: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mark Barron, SS, Alabama
8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
9. Carolina Panthers: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
10. Buffalo Bills: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, DT/NT, Memphis
12. Philadelphia Eagles: Fletcher Cox, DT, Miss State
13. Arizona Cardinals: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
14. St. Louis Rams: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
15. Seattle Seahawks: Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
16. NY Jets: Quinton Coples, 34 DE, North Carolina
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
18. San Diego Chargers: Melvin Ingram, LB, South Carolina
19. Chicago Bears: Shea McClellin, DE, Boise
20. Tennessee Titans: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
21. New England Patriots: Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
22. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Weeden, QB, OK State
23. Detroit Lions: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
25. New England Patriots: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama
26. Houston Texans: Whitney Mercilus, OLB Illinois
27. Cincinnati Bengals: Kevin Zeitler, OG Wisconsin
28. Green Bay Packers: Nick Perry, OLB Southern California
29. Minnesota Vikings: Harrison Smith, S Notre Dame
30. San Francisco 49ers: A.J. Jenkins, WR Illinois
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Doug Martin, RB Boise State
32. New York Giants: David Wilson, RB Virginia Tech

Round 2
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diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

STrid · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

Getting really exited here in Denmark! Only a good 3.5 hours away now Wink

. Sucks that it's getting aired at 2am though, but what the heck I'm working at home tomorrow anyway! Cool

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rmthawk64 · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:12 pm Post subject:

In the past it's been when the pick is made. No need to change it.
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STrid · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject:

Looks like Cle has struck a deal with Minny to move up 1 spot for Richardson...

coordinator0 · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 5873

I think there's a pretty big gap between Richardson and Martin, and I do have Martin as my #2 RB. He's a good enough player to overcome the positional value stigma in my opinion. Richardson was the guy I thought Cleveland was going to take the whole time so making them give up more draft picks to get him is nice to hear as a Ravens fan.

diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

STrid · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:51 pm Post subject:

I'm not too high on Richardson. Sure they guy is talented, but a quality running game is so dependent on the OL and respect for the passing game. Browns scare no one when passing the ball. I like RB's and running the ball, but I think you can get a quality one later in the draft at better value.

A LOT of trades so far, it's pretty fun actually Smile

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Not really any shocker yet. Sure I'm not a fan of the Barron pick, but I guess its decent as he's a good player, but way too high to pick a safety that is not Ed Reed elite Imo.
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diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

I'm not the biggest fan of Poe because of how he looked like he didn't like contact on tape. I also disagree with Mike Mayock about his "good motor" take on Poe... if the play didn't go to Poe... he wasn't moving to the play. He's not a JJ Watt that's going to be chasing plays down the field.

But whatever, this allows talent to continue to get pushed down the board and helps keeps the Ravens from having to make a choice between Poe's potential and more solid/better collegiate talents.

If Poe gets to his potential than good for KC, but I'm just not comfortable with the guy.
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