2008 NFL Driznaft Pt. 2

So, here we are, FINALLY, 2 days away from the 2008 NFL draft, as you can read by my last posting, I'm very excited and I've waited a long time for this day to come. Because I'm into the NFL. If you couldn't tell. So, I've split this post into 2 parts, my prediction for our beloved New Orleans Saints and how the top ten will pan out. Enjoy!

What the Saints Will Do:

Here are the rumors I've heard thus far for our Saints this draft season. 1. They've had talks with the Rams to move up to the #2 spot overall, possibly targeting LSU DT Glenn Dorsey. 2. They've inquired about trading up to the Patriots pick at #7 to draft USC DT Sedrick Ellis. 3. They're going to make a deal with the Eagles at #19 in exchange for all pro Eagles CB Lito Sheppard. 4. Trade away their 2nd round pick among others for Giants TE Jeremy Shockey.

I think the most likely thing to happen is the trade for TE Jeremy Shockey, the Saints have been very aggressive in their pursuit of Shockey. Sean Payton was Shockey's offensive coordinator at the New York Giants for his most successful rookie year and would love to get back together for a repeat performance. This will most likely cost us our 2nd round pick and possibly our 5th rounded. The Giants have expressed interest in trading shockey for SS Roman Harper but the Saints had told them to forget it. I agree with them.

So, back to the 1st round. I believe the Saints will try to move up to #2 with the Rams to pick up Glenn Dorsey but it's going to cost too much. So, the more likely scenario is the Saints trading up with either New England at #7 or Baltimore at #8 to snag Sedrick Ellis in front of the Bengles, who covet Ellis as well.

If the Saints sit tight and don't move up or down, I believe they will take CB Leodis McKelvin out of Troy St. Yes, another corner under 6'0. But this corner is big for his height and will make an excellent cover corner one day not to mention one of the better kick returners in the league.

Fuel52's Top Ten Picks of the 2008 NFL Draft:

1. Miami Dolphins - OT Jake Long (Michigan)
2. St. Louis Rams - DT Glenn Dorsey (LSU)
3. Atlanta Falcons - QB Matt Ryan (Boston College)
4. Oakland Raiders - DE Chris Long (Virginia)
5. Kansas City Chiefs - DE/LB Vernon Gholston (Ohio State)
6. New York Jets - RB Darren McFadden (Arkansas)
7. (TRADE w/Patriots) New Orleans Saints - DT Sedrick Ellis (USC)
8. Baltimore Ravens - CB Leodis McKelvin (Troy St.)
9. Cincinnati Bengals - LB Keith Rivers (USC)
10. (TRADE w/Saints) New England Patriots - OG Brandon Albert (Virginia)

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2008 NFL Driznaft

So, the NFL draft is coming up on April 26th & 27th. They've lowered the time limit of selections for the 1st & Second rounds to 10 min down from 15min. Should make for a wacky zany action packed draft. I'm gonna do my usual routine and square away my entire weekend to observe this spectacular spectacle.

Here's what usually happens around draft day:
1. About two months I've already broached the subject with my wife (and subsequently each week leading up to) in preparation for my weekend. The purpose of this is to make sure she doesn't schedule any family style event where I'm obligated to attend, ie family pictures, zoo trip, visit to the in-laws, etc. This is a major hurdle and once accomplished, it's the bomb. I've given adequate notice to my family and they can make plans accordingly. Which leads me to #2.

2. My wife and kids usually gets the H-E double hockey sticks out of dodge, because I'm usually not worth much when my face is STUCK to the television or a question is asked of me and all that is heard is a faintly audible 'I don't know' sound. And now that ESPN has put the little tiny draft tracker scrolling stuff that borders the TV screen on during commercials, I'm total rubbish. So, with me being completely worthless and of no entertainment/family value to them, not even during commercials, they'll probably go someplace fun like a strawberry festival or knitting class type deal.

3. I usually make a trip to the grocery store the night before or the morning of the draft. Now, this is key, because if I can't eat/drink something during the entire 10 hours that I watch the draft, it's not quite the experience. I mean, you guys know, right? Anyway, I usually get some tortilla chips with queso dip, and probably some ruffles with french onion dip. That's just to snack at various points in the draft. I probably make some sort of lunch casserole for myself the night before, so all I gotta do is sprint to the fridge and pop that baby in the oven and not miss a beat, but I usually have to turn the volume way up to still hear what's going on for the 5.5 seconds I put the casserole dish in the oven. Nice. Oh, and lots of soft drinks.

4. Usually before the 1st round is done, I'll throw my tv remote on the floor in disgust when the Saints pick a lame Wide Receiver in the 1st round.

5. Rinse, repeat for Day 2. Although this day goes much quicker.

There you go, that's usually what goes on at my place on draft weekend.

Stay tuned for my prediction on who our beloved New Orleans Saints will be picking in the upcoming 2008 NFL Draft. Ya herd?

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