NFL Draft Day 2008 at Buffalo Rumblings
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 10:41 AM EDT
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2008 NFL Draft: 3PM ET, ESPN/NFLN
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Welcome to Buffalo Rumblings' coverage of the 2008 NFL Draft! Buffalo Rumblings is your one-stop shop for all things Buffalo Bills, and today, we'll honor that billing. This year's draft is an incredibly important one for the playoff-starved Bills, so we'll be watching anxiously and keeping the conversations rolling all day and tomorrow.
So grab your favorite beverages (or grab several). Grill up some grub, find your most comfortable piece of furniture, and get your computer as close to the television as possible. The NFL Draft starts at 3:00 PM Eastern, and for all of the draft news pertaining to the Buffalo Bills, you've come to the right place. Enjoy yourselves at Buffalo Rumblings today!
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NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reporting that Chris Long will be a Ram and Matt Ryan will be a Falcon.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
It's on PFT, too
As is a bit about the Ravens taking a QB at #10. I don’t see that happening. Why take him there when they can take McKelvin and then trade with a team like San Diego at the bottom of the first and get the same guy (Henne)?
They’d be crazy to reach for a non-Ryan QB that high… especially when, as you mentioned, there is quality lower in the draft.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
McFadden to Raiders...
from Profootballtalk:
RAIDERS TO TAKE MCFADDEN
Posted by Mike Florio on April 26, 2008, 12:45 p.m.
Well, the Chiefs are now on the clock.
Michael Smith of ESPN reports that the Oakland Raiders will select Arkansas running back Darren McFadden with the fourth overall pick in the draft.
The Raiders were able to make their decision because the Fins have signed Jake Long, and it’s being widely reported that the Rams will take Chris Long and the Falcons will select Matt Ryan at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
So we’re actually a little bit ahead of where we would have been if the draft had started at noon.
The Chiefs are on the clock.
So Dorsey appearantly falls to at least 5?! Will the Chiefs take him? Will New Orleans trade up for him? Could even the Bills trade up for him?! (nah, would be sweet though)
Gotta say, this 3:00 PM starting time has really backfired on the NFL.
John I.
Yeah… backfire city. There’s absolutely no suspense this year, which will make for a boring hour/hour and a half of viewing… bad move by the NFL.
The Chiefs will take Dorsey, increasing the likelihood that they trade up for an O-Lineman.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
For that to happen, the Jets would have to pass on Gholston OR the Pats would have to trade down. The Pats’ top two is Gholston and Albert.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
what’s up with that? They have never broken news this early. Something’s fishy here.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
sooo....
1. Miami – Jake Long
2. StL – Chris Long
3. Atl – Matt Ryan
4. Oak – Darren McFadden
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5. KC – Glenn Dorsey
6. NYJ – Vernon Gholston
7. Pats –
8. Blt -
9. Cincy –
10. NO –
11. Buf -
Players still on the board: Albert (OT), Ellis (DT), Rivers (LB), McClevin (CB), Harvey (DE)
John I.
Don’t forget Clady. He’s going to be a key from 9 on.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
An interesting question
How much of this is real and how much is the last gasp smoke screen? Could Atlanta have waited for the Rams to leak that they’re taking Chris Long before leaking that they were taking Ryan in order to entice the Ravens to move up for him? My prediciton is that at least one of the teams that has made their intentions known doesn’t intend to follow through and is hoping to bait someone into trading.
That wouldn’t shock me at all. It seems bizarre that all these picks are “official” now. You may be onto something here…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Got's to
agree. I’ve never seen anything like it. Completely opposite from a few years ago when Minnesota missed their pick and the picks started flying and nobody knew what the hell was going on.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Pundits
My guess is that the pundits will then whine about being hoodwinked and made unwitting pawns in the deception.
Ravens
PFT says they’re trying to move to #2 so the Ryan at #3 spooked them into action. You’ve got to wonder if the Falcons planted that ‘leak’...or if it was the Rams. Or maybe Bellicheat just messing with the Ravens…
Don’t know, but there had to have been a leak. Either way, I hope a trade goes down – I want all these reports to be wrong so that I can laugh at all these “reporters”.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don't
understand why a team would release who they want to take so early. There has to be some subterfuge going on.
ESPN is saying that Baltimore could dangle Terrell Suggs to the Rams to move up and take Matt Ryan. Hmmmm?
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. They must be DESPERATE then. Hard to see that going down, but it’d be an OK deal for the Rams…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
OK????
It would be grand theft! Suggs and the #8 for the #2 pick? That’s a steal worthy of the Brinks robbery crew…
Didn’t know the #8 was involved with Suggs… I figured it was Suggs and a 2 or 3. That’d be highway robbery…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Suggs
When I broke down the Ravens game I noticed that Suggs had a really good day against Peters. It wasn’t just all speed either. He bull rushed him all the way back to the QB on a couple of occasions. I don’t know where his contract is (Didn’t he get an extension not long ago?) but the guy is a stud.
Looks like the Ravens have shot down St. Louis’ trade demands… too much. So it looks like right now that top 4 stays put…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
the Rams wanted Camden Yards, Babe Ruth’s Grave, and Cal Ripken.
Well, just about.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t blame them. Babe Ruth’s remains are about the only thing I’d consider if I’m passing up on either Long or Dorsey.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a question
What is everybody drinking this afternoon? Underrated beer = Miller Chill (call me what you will)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
How many times can Matt Ryan be interviewed? Typical ESPN… garbage.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
I understand that, but 3 interviews in a half-hour?
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I do at school, but I came home for the weekend. Good old Time Warner Cable here… as much as I dislike Marshall Faulk, I’m stuck with Michael Irvin today.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
My comic relief (Kiper) is better than your comic relief.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I am DVRing both
I am watching NFL, so let me know if something good happens on ESPN. You know, like if Kiper’s hair moves!!!
You may be waiting a while for a report from me.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys… I know who the first pick is going to be.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently not… I thought it was Chris Long. :)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Get it out of the way for the next 10 picks. :)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Can you
quick zip to the current comment that comes up
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The talking heads can't talk fast enough
They all seem to have the deer in the headlights look. they are trying to get all their garbage in in 10 minutes.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Noticed that – Mel may actually sweat this year.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhh....
the draft. Gotta love it. In a few more years, guys will be hanging off the edge of the desks.
This is killing me. Make the pick, St. Louis!
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
God
I hope these teams don’t take all 10 minutes if they know who they want. Just make the frickin pick.
No pleasing some people
They could have kept the draft at 15 minutes per pick. Most teams used all of their time when they had 15 so most of them will use all of their time now that they have 10. Relax and expect the Bills to pick in about 90ish minutes.
May not even be that long. We’re bearing down on pick 4 already… unless you’re insinuating a trade down. :)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Wonder what the Ravens are offering....
Maybe they do go nuts and ship the #8 and Suggs to Atlanta….
HD? What is this HD? Stupid giant curved screen tv…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Geeee
move into the new century, man. LOL
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Keyshawn’s suit is horrible. HD makes it hurt my eyes.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Keyshawn’s stupid pink tie is the reason I’m wishing I had NFLN. That’s about the ONLY reason right now.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Slick as hell. And Ryan is the pick.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This is moving a long!
I like the 10 mins. We are 18 minutes in the draft and already 3 picks in!
Where do you all think dorsey goes?
John I.
Don't see
how they could pass on him. Especially since they see LT twice a year.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely a possibility for the Saints. That’d be a great move for them too. If they’re not moving, though, they’ll take him or Gholston. I hope it’s Gholston – I do NOT want him in a Jets uniform.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Possilble
N.O. is real close to be a great team. A big DT will make them very, very, good.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Raiders
Does all grab Dorsey like he should? or get the flashy back.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
That should read Al not all
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Raiders
will have like thirty backs. They will probably trade at least Jordan maybe even Rhodes this weekend…if it’s McFadden.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s McFadden. Florio broke that more than an hour ago.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i just started!
had work to do today… actually still have work to do… don’t know how its getting done now!
John I.
It’s not. I have work to do too. I’m OK with my decision to not do it.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Ryan:
“I’m pumped to be a Falcon” obviously he hasn’t watched the pro game much recently.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Pumped
He’s pumped to go 3rd and is thinking about buying an enormous house with his 20ish million bonus.
Why
do you hate that pick. I agree, just wondering why you do
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless they trade the pick to the Saints. Stay tuned… this could get real interesting.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I love that pick. Did NOT want to see McFadden to the Jets.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
I get that motivation.
From the Raiders standpoint, they needed Defense before Offense.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He’d suck simply because he be a Jet
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
This is true. It’s also true that the two games a year where he’d look like a top pick would be against the Bills.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
K.C.
Has it’s choice between Dorsey and Ellis now
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
You trade the pick to KC. No need to take him.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so
I can see why though? Team seems to like what they have though
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
KC's pick...
1. If you want the Bills to trade down, Dorsey is the pick you want to see here (so KC still needs an OT)
2. If you want McKelvin, a KC trade with NO would be best. That eliminates NO as an options for McKlevin, and the Cheifs don’t need a CB
John I.
by jri111 on Apr 26, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
jeesh!
Saints offering this years 1st and 2nd round picks AND next years 1st for the 5th overall pick!!
John I.
That’s good news for the McKelvin-craving Bills. Dorsey’s on the phone right now… with KC or NO?
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember
Dorsey is from LSU. That would be huge for N.O. from a fan standpoint.
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Chiefs
They did great this weekend if they land Dorsey here. They get the best player in the draft, rip off the Vikings for 3 high picks for a 28 year old DE one strike away from missing a whole season and they’ll probably add a top offensive tackle w/in the next two hours or so…they did well in my book. I wouldn’t make the trade for the extra picks New Orleans is offering.
Never forget 56-10. Revenge.
That’s why we’re here. Chiefs take Dorsey.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Now the Chiefs really need an OL
I’d say the odds of the Buffalo trade (#11 for #17 and something) are going up.
Agreed
especially if all the Oline guys are there
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. I almost expect a trade up now.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
They’d be stupid to pass on Gholston AND Colt Brennan for McKelvin. Right?
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Gholston
Didn’t the Jets sign Calvin Pace? wouldn’t they both play the same position?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
You need two outside linebackers, and they can rotate Bryan Thomas around. Their pass rush would be scary.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Jets fans cheering “We want Golston!” Here comes the Colt Brennan pick…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Jets
I wonder if the Jets will call the Pats and taunt them for 10 minutes before picking Gholston.
“We’ll give you this year’s first and second rounders.”
“Yeah. We’ll do that. This year’s first and second and next year’s first and second.”
“No, I said this year’s first and second.”
“Right. This year’s first but not second and next year’s first and second.”
“No! This year’s first and second.”
“Oh, okay, I got it now. This year’s first, second and third and next year’s first and second.”
“What?”
Think Monty Python….
Thunderstorm here in WNY. If I disappear, it’s because I’ve lost power. Crossing fingers… will uncross to type, though. :)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
You've got to have a generator for days like this.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
ha! it's 84 and sunny here in northern VA
I love home, but man the weather is miserable there!
John I.
my power just went out for about five minutes,
Im back though
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
Peters...
Peters will school Gholston, not worried
I’m am anxious as hell to see what the Pats* do
John I.
Don't need to
Mangini is still onthe payroll.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Very possible. Bills are hoping that right now, too.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Bills have their fingers crossed that’s true…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather they take Rivers....
Rivers and McKelvin still being on the board might tempt Buffalo to stay put at #11….
‘bout time. They’re definitely going to take Sedrick Ellis.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re looking for options, this was actually bad. The Bills WILL take McKelvin if he is there. I’m 99% sure of it. (I know, Jordan was 99.9% sure…)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope the Saints didn't give up much....
I hate how the Pats always pick up early round draft picks for the next year…. My guess is that the Saints had to give up a 1st from next year to get Ellis. We’ll see later what they actually gave up, I guess…
Probably
gave up their second this year
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Pats
Bellicheat drives a hard bargin. We’ll see in a little while what they got…. Of course if they got the moon it may help the Chiefs be generous if they try to get to #11….
Jaguars move from 26 to 8!!! Holy trade, Batman!
They’re going to take Derrick Harvey…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that the Bills will take McKelvin if he’s there. I don’t think it’s my favorite choice, but I’ve come to grips with it.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
J-Ville
Why would they make the pick then wait this long.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
brian what part of WNY are you from?
Im in greece which is about a ten minute drive from the city of Rochchacha
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
I’m right outside of Batavia. East Bethany.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
cool thats not that far,
I just lost power here. Hail, wind, lighting thunder, rain…you name it it just happened.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
Bills options
I figure the Bengals will take Rivers and the Pats will take a CB. I’m just hoping McKelvin is gone or the Bills were blowing smoke about him.
J-ville may be getting offers for the pick…
Well at least the Bills didn't pass on him.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
I just spiked my daughter like a football
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
That’s a lie. Your daughter is with your wife. I remember things… :)
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
They are still here
My wife has a hard time understanding the word “LEAVE”
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
If she leaves I'll lose my underware.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Jags and Bills
Does this mean that the Bills turned down the Jags? You don’t figure the Bengals or Pats would have taken Harvey. Maybe Buffalo didn’t want to go quite that far down the board….
I'm playing catch up here.
What do you mena the Bills turned down the Jags? Just walked inthe house…please help!
Depends on the trade
They haven’t announced the trade. Maybe it was something poor like the #8 pick, a 1st next year, and a 3rd this year.
Cameras on draft picks
It ruins the suspense a bit when they show the draft pick with a phone call two minutes before he gets picked…
Bengals
Since They just showed Rivers with a Bengals hat on, I would say he’s the pick.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Hopefully the Pats will help the Bills out...
...and take McKelvin off the board. Of course, if the Bills were just blowing smoke about wanting him and he’s on the board maybe the Chiefs will cough up a 2nd for the swap…
Just an FYI guys – when the Bills pick (or trade), I’m putting a new post up on the front page. That will serve as the new chat thread – this one is starting to bog down a little…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
you should just start a new thread anyway, you know part deux
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
Might as well wait. We’ve only got one more pick…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you see that trade????
two 3rds and a 5th!
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Im WNY bias so if Albert falls to us, it def would intruige me
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
They loved him. Still surprised it wasn’t Albert.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point you take a corner unless someone wants to over pay,
the cards are stacked our way.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
I love it
Jacksonville takes Harvey and Mel screams Reach. New England take Mayo and well it’s a Patriots type pick.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
As soon as Goodell announces the pick.
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
something to keep in mind...
Broncos, Panthers, Bears, Lions don’t need CB…
They Bills could still trade back and get McKelvin…
the only wrench in there is that Arizona wnats a CB.
John I.
trade down trade down
trade down trade down
Fear the mighty helmet wearing gopher, he is coming for your soul....
Someone just handed a phone to Devin Thomas…
by Brian Galliford on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
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