Here we are with Memorial Day only a few days away and yet still football grabs the headlines at least a few times a week. It never ceases to amaze me just how popular the great game is and always makes me wonder why they don't seriously look into a developmental league as discussed in this article in the NY Times.

Look at the interest even the idea of another level of football started to get and only imagine if it were affiliated with the NFL.

Here are just some thoughts on the hot issues currently going on in football and the world around it.

Taylor Saga

It seems like the Jason Taylor saga in Miami isn't going to end anytime soon but I was wondering if a trade to a team that could use a player, who is going to create positive PR for them instead of negative, (say Atlanta or even better Cincinnati) would make sense. Seriously if I were the Bengals I would make a call to Big Bill just to see how steep a price it would be to bring in the former University of Akron star and Pittsburgh native to the Bengals. It would finally be a player for the Bengals who will generate good media attention instead and the leader the team desperately needs to straighten out the lockeroom.

What to do with Tampa's QBs

You think Denver would be interested in one of the dozen QBs under contract in Tampa Bay just in case Jay Cutler struggles to deal with his diabetes or maybe they trust Patrick Ramsey a little more than the rest of the NFL. I think a guy like Bruce Gradkowski would make a lot of sense.

Owners Opt Out

It amazed me that the idea that a potential lockout in 2011 was such big news. Something tells me that they will have a new deal in place well before the 2011 season is a serious thought to NFL fans. Expect to see the rookie salaries and a 17th game be two issues that get addressed in the new contract.

Kudos to Jerry

Credit has to be given to the Cowboys especially Jerry Jones (since the national media seems blames him for everything that goes wrong in Big D might as well give him a little credit) for locking up Terrence Newman and Marion Barber to long term deals. Whenever Pacman joins the team, he and Newman could be a special tandem in the defensive backfield.

Eagles Clean House?

If reports regarding V.P. of player personal, Jason Licht, dismissal in Philadelphia are true, I look for him to land with one of the NFC East enemies of the Eagles. I think the Giants, Washington or Dallas might be interested in adding a guy with that knowledge of a divisional rival. Recently the Redskins and Cowboys have had some front office openings too so it would be a good bet he lands in one of those spots.

More People Pile on the Pats

I don't know about the rest of you but I wasn't surprised to read Ross Tucker's account on what went on in New England during his time under Belicheater.

Time to Play Matchmaker

Below is a list of players either rumored to be traded or still free agents and I decided to match up possibly destination that make sense for both the players and the teams.

Chad Johnson---If they want to make a real run and get McNabb a ring before they push him out of town, they need to make the move and roll the dice again and add Chad to the team. He's a clear #1 and makes Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown that much better just being on the field. The Eagles have the picks (with the Carolina trade) and the window is slowly closing on the McNabb years.

Chris Simms--Simms needs a fresh start and a team that could always use another young arm since they haven't had a decent QB since Len Dawson retired is the KC Chiefs. No one really believes that Damon Huard or Brodie Croyle is the answer if they are that makes you wonder what the question is. Simms is battled tested and certainly has the skills to compete for a starting role.

Matt Jones---I have to give credit to my buddy Chuck White for this but once he suggested it I really took to the idea. Matt Jones in Dallas just in case a Glenn doesn't return and they need that third WR to make a tough catch in traffic. Jones is likely on the bubble in Jacksonville and could be gotten for a mid round 2009 pick. Big, tall, physical receiver that I'm sure boy genius Jason Garrett can find great ways to use him in their schemes.

Daunte Culpepper--is it just me or does he not seem like a great option for the Bears to bring in push Orton and Grossman and likely beat out for the job. He's got a chip on his shoulder, is familiar with the division opponents and proved he still has a few miles left on the tires after last year in Oakland. Would be a great addition!!

Shaun Alexander---with Travis Henry always a risk to be suspended for a season after another bad drug test, Alexander makes great sense for Denver. He would give them a great 1-2 tandem if Henry stays clean if not he has certainly shown he can carry the load.

Sinorice Moss--you may say I didn't hear any rumors about him but I believe he'll get caught in a numbers game and may need a new start. What about St. Louis? With his speed playing indoors 8 games or more a year he can help fill the void of Isaac Bruce.

Anquan Boldin----With Arizona locking up Larry Fitzgerald they know they either have to give Boldin a contract to match or watch him walk. The wise thing would be to call a team like the NY Jets to see if they could work out a trade. Maybe a couple of picks (say a 2nd and 3rd) and maybe Brad Smith. Smith has a lot of Antwann Randle El in him and the Cards (with all the former Steelers on staff) could utilize him.

Byron Leftwhich---Might be a nice insurance policy for Carolina should Jake not stay healthy which then leaves only 2nd year man, Matt Moore, to man the starting position.

Lito Sheppard---Philly would be wise to make a final decision on Lito before camp gets rolling and something tells me you might get Cleveland to blink and give you a #2 for Lito. He'd be a huge upgrade for the Browns defense and Philly can use the additional pick(s) next year).

Feel free to send me your thoughts on this piece and the current state of the NFL.

I apologize for being M.I.A but after draft weekend I needed time to digest everything that happened and see where everyone landed. Now we can start to prepare for a slower time in football and the wait until camps get rolling in mid-July. Before we take any real break, I wanted to point out some players that didn't necessarily go in round one but should make a significant impact on the team's success very early in their career.

While first round picks have been diagnosed to death and the fact that I think giving a grade to unproven players is pretty much like trying to rank college recruiting classes (oh wait some people actually do that) I want to just share a little insight on some of these guys who stand out to me as a real steal for each team.

1. Buffalo: James Hardy...Big target the team desperately needed. Should make a huge impact for the Bills especially in the redzone.

2. Miami: Kendall Langford....Same school prospect that with the proper coaching he'll receive should be a starter by 2009.

3. New England: Shawn Crable...Perfect spot for both player and team. Crable will thrive in their system.

4. NY Jets: Erik Ainge...At best may be long term answer for the Jets or at worse be the game manager needed for this team.

5. Baltimore: Tavares Gooden...Another perfect spot for player and team. Gooden will replace Lewis as the leader of the defense in a few years.

6. Cincinnati: Andre Caldwell...This teams needs to cut ties with Chad and getting Andre will make that much easier.

7. Cleveland: Paul Hubbard... The perfect eventual replacement for Joe Jurevicius in their scheme.

8. Pittsburgh: Tony Hills...This team needs offensive lineman and Hills could be a starter by the end of the year if not for certain in 2009.

9. Houston: Frank Okam...Massive player to clog up the middle of the line for them. Benefits staying in Texas to play pro career.

10. Indianapolis: Mike Hart...With the resigning of D. Rhodes, Hart will have to show good in camp but should secure a roster spot and contribute this season somewhere in the NFL.

11. Jacksonville: Trae Williams...Talented corner who was overshadowed by M. Jenkins but in their scheme should develop into a starter in the next two years.

12. Tennessee: LaVelle Hawkins...Another player overshadowed by a teammate, D. Jackson, but with the improv skills of Vince Young and the fact they need wide receivers Hawkins should get plenty of playing time earlier this season.

13. Denver: Carlton Powell...With the lack of talent on the line Carlton could hit the field early and often.

14. Kansas City: Kevin Robinson....Should provide that kick return threat missing since Dante Hall was dumped to St. Louis.

15. Oakland: Tyvon Branch...With the holdout of Nnamdi Asomugha , the combustible DeAngelo Hall, the trading of Fabian Washington and the slightly overrated Stanford Routt you might see Branch getting a lot of time on the field earlier next year.

16. San Diego: DeJuan Tribble..a steal at the point they were able to get him. San Diego realizes that you can never have enough top quality corners.

17. Dallas: Tashard Choice...With the possible holdout of Marion Barber, the Cowboys where wise to grab not only Felix Jones but a bruiser back like Choice who gives them a nice insurance policy should Barber get injured.

18. NY Giants: Andre Woodson...Great pickup by the Giants as they can work on his flaws and develop him into a quality #2 QB. Look for him to eventually get shopped like the Packers did all those years behind Favre.

19. Philadelphia: Jake Ikegwuonu....Likely will miss the whole season but if fully recovered you are looking at second talent and the eventual replacement to Sheldon Brown.

20. Washington: Durant Brooks....The top punter by many and finally someone to secure that spot and give the Redskins a bonus on special teams.

21. Chicago: Earl Bennett....Solid dependable receiver who should be a day 1 starter. A perfect #2 on any team.

22. Detroit: Cliff Avril....The hybrid player who should only get better with NFL coaching. Avril will a great addition to the improving defense.

23. Green Bay: Brian Brohm...The most game ready QB coming out this season. Lack of superior arm strength may hurt a little in GB but by 2009 should push hard for the starting spot. Aaron Rodgers has little room to slip up.

24. Minnesota: John Sullivan...Outstanding value pick. Should replace Matt Birk by 2009 and start for the Vikes for the next 10-12 years.

25. Atlanta: Harry Douglas...A perfect slot receiver for Matt Ryan. Should become a favorite target for the young QB.

26. Carolina: Dan Connor...Another great value pick that teaming with Beason gives the Panthers two young, hungry linebackers to lead their defense for the next dozen years.

27. New Orleans: Adrian Arrington...This late in the draft was a great steal. With some questions at WR and besides Colston no one really stepping forward Arrington has a chance to grow into a #2 or #3 receiver by 2009.

28. Tampa Bay: Dre Moore...Bucs need weight on the DL (see Brandon Jacobs weighing more than all defensive linemen). Moore is a solid worker who should grow with NFL coaching.

29. Arizona: Calais Campbell....Has the God-given ability to be a true disruptive force in the NFL. Got stuck on mediocre Miami teams but with just a little tweaking he'll be a taller version of Julius Peppers (before he stunk).

30. St. Louis: Roy Schuening....The Rams need offensive linemen and more offensive linemen and Roy is a battled test player who should contend for a starting role this season.

31. San Francisco: Reggie Smith...This was a smart pick of a solid player. Great teams aren't just built on superstars but guys that can excel and be team players. Smith is going to be a great addition to the Bay Area.

32. Seattle: Red Bryant....Perfect run stopping clog with an appreciation of Seahawk tradition (his Father-in-law is former Seahawks great Jacob Green). Should be a starter no later than 2009.

Some other interesting signings of players that will likely find a roster spot in the NFL (it might not necessarily be with the initial team that signed them) but they'll be playing on Sundays this year somewhere in the NFL (active roster or practice squad):

Dolphins WR Davone Bess (Hawaii), Eagles FB Jed Collins (Washington State), Bears QB Caleb Hanie (Colorado State),Bills DT Teraz McCray (Miami, FL), Vikings S Husain Abdullah (Washington State), Vikings S Marcus Griffin (Texas), Vikings LB Erin Henderson (Maryland),Vikings Jeremy "J" Leman (Illinois),Vikings T Drew Radovich (USC),Saints DE Jeremy Geathers (UNLV), Saints WR Evan Moore (Stanford),Jaguars QB Paul Smith (Tulsa), Jaguars CB Michael Grant (Arkansas), Jaguars OL Drew Miller (Florida), Falcons CB Glenn Sharpe (Miami, FL), Falcons S D.J. Wolfe (Oklahoma),Cardinals T Thaddeus Coleman (Mississippi Valley State),Cardinals LB Ali Highsmith (LSU),Jets DE Bryan Mattison (Iowa), Bengals DB Simeon Castille (Alabama), Bengals OL Justin Britt (Alabama),Browns RB Austin Scott (Penn State), Browns K Jason Reda (Illinois),Browns WR Lance Leggett (Miami, FL) Browns RB Tony Temple (Missouri),Browns CB Darnell Terrell (Missouri),Browns DE Chase Ortiz (TCU), Browns OL Eric Young (Tennessee),49ers TE Joe Jon Finley (Oklahoma),49ers LB Ezra Butler (University of Nevada),49ers S D.J. Parker (Virginia Tech), Buccaneers DB Jonathan Hefney (Tennessee), Broncos RB Anthony Alridge (Houston),Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard (Kentucky), Seahawks S Jamar Adams (Michigan), Cowboys WR Danny Amendola (Texas Tech), Cowboys DT Marcus Dixon (Hampton), Cowboys DE Darrell Robertson (Georgia Tech),Redskins OL Devin Clark (New Mexico),Redskins S Kevin Mitchell (Illinois), Redskins S Justin Scott (Purdue),Packers RB Kregg Lumpkin (Georgia), Packers WR Taj Smith (Syracuse),Packers TE Joey Haynos (Maryland), Texans LB Ben Moffitt (USF), Titans WR Jason Rivers (Hawaii) Titans S Tony Joiner (Florida), Titans RB Rafael Little (Kentucky), Titans OL Fernando Velasco (Georgia), Titans DT Barry Booker (Virginia Tech), Colts DT Eric Foster (Rutgers), Colts DB Jamie Silva (Boston College), Chiefs QB Ricky Santos (New Hampshire), Chiefs WR Luke Swan (Wisconsin), Chiefs FB Mike Cox (Georgia Tech), Chiefs DL Johnny Dingle (West Virginia), Chiefs WR Sean Bailey (Georgia), Patriots DT Chris Norwell (Illinois), Giants DE Wallace Gilberry (Alabama), Giants OL Andrew Bain (Miami, FL), Giants WR DJ Hall (Alabama), Ravens G Adam Kraus (Michigan), Chargers G Andrew Crummey (Maryland),Steelers WR Micah Rucker (Eastern Illinois), Steelers LB Donovan Woods (Oklahoma State), Rams LB Vince Hall (Virginia Tech), Raiders TE Darrell Strong (Pittsburgh), Lions S Bobbie Williams (Bethune-Cookman)

Well, there you have it my final thoughts on the 2008 NFL Draft. While there aren't any games being played there is a lot of stuff to still talk about so drop me a line and check back often.

I know most people think it's a little silly to do a first round mock, and crazy to try anything larger than that. Well, call me crazy, but over the past six days I've plotted, scratched, changed and edited a full seven round mock draft for my, and hopefully, your enjoyment. With each selection I had to weigh how I would select if I were that team, what the team should do and what it will likely do before entering a name as their selection. There are several picks I don't agree with completely but I know the teams, and the guys in charge don't always do the smart move, instead they go for the "WOW" pick. With all that said, take a look and feel free to email me at Patrick@footballdialogue.com any comments, questions or views on the great weekend ahead of us. It's Draft Time!!!!

ROUND ONE

1- 1- 1 Miami: Jake Long OT Michigan…..Should go Chris Long here as Chris is the lowest risk in the draft but Jake is a nice selection overall and should help the line immediately.

1- 2- 2 St. Louis: Chris Long DE Virginia….Great character guy who will be face of the franchise for years to come and give the defense a great identity.

1- 3- 3 Atlanta: Glenn Dorsey DT LSU…..If I were making the selection I would go QB here and hope it would help erase the image of the franchise. With Dorsey's past injuries and everything it's a risk to go this high. With that said if healthy he's the next Warren Sapp.

1- 4- 4 Oakland: Darren McFadden RB Arkansas…No way the Raiders should take McFadden with the stable of tailbacks they have but when has Al ever done what he should do.

1- 5- 5 Kansas City: Leodis McKelvin CB Troy….Everyone and their brother has the Chiefs taking a tackle here but I hope Carl Peterson is smart enough to see by grabbing McKelvin they get a shut down corner and a kick returner/special teams player they've be lacking since Dante Hall.

1- 6- 6 New York Jets: Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State..Smart,safe pick for this team which needs to improve the overall talent on it. Gholston should start and become a force early for the Jets.

1- 7- 7 New England from San Francisco: Keith Rivers OLB USC…While everyone and their brother will tell you the Patriots don't draft linebackers in round one I think the time has come for that to change and Rivers is a day one starter for them.

1- 8- 8 Baltimore: Matt Ryan QB Boston College..McNair is gone and the Ravens need a new leader for their offense. Ryan is a safe, smart pick that should contend for rookie of the year.

1- 9- 9 Cincinnati: Sedrick Ellis DT USC….Ellis can be plugged in the middle of the d-line and create some serious pocket pressure.



1-10-10 New Orleans: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State…Want a DT but will settle for this small school standout.

1-11-11 Buffalo: Devin Thomas WR Michigan State…A little high for a wide receiver but if they stay here Thomas is the ideal fit with the smaller guys on the roster at WR.

1-12-12 Denver: Ryan Clady OT Boise State…Need to address the tackle spot and 12 is a much safer spot to roll the dice on Clady than a top 5 selection.

1-13-13 Carolina: Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois…Need a feature back and some thing Mendenhall is the best in the draft.

1-14-14 Chicago: Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt…Improved O-Line will do wonders for the Bears offense.

1-15-15 Detroit: Derrick Harvey DE Florida…May look tailback but hard to pass up Harvey at 15.

1-16-16 Arizona: Quentin Groves DE/OLB Auburn…Perfect fit for the defensive scheme the Cards want to be running in the desert.

1-17-17 Minnesota: Phillip Merling DE Clemson….With the urgency of a defensive end with Udeze health, Merling makes it a no brainer.

1-18-18 Houston: Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon…Green experiment failed so now they need to invest a pick on Stewart who is recovery from toe surgery.

1-19-19 Philadelphia: Branden Albert OG Virginia…While the ESPN boys have him pegged for the top five I think it's too trendy for a guy who has played limit at tackle. He's a better fit for a team like Philly who can slowly transition him to tackle while getting him time at guard early in his career.



1-20-20 Tampa Bay: Limas Sweed WR Texas..Big wideout that the Bucs need who slides a little due to some injury concerns.

1-21-21 Washington: James Hardy WR Indiana....Skins would like to trade down but if they stay here the selection of Hardy is easy. He's a beast who can start off as their #3 receiver and move into a starting role in 2009.

1-22-22 Dallas from Cleveland: Felix Jones RB Arkansas….The Cowboys need a running back who is OK playing second fiddle to a star back but will give a 110% and even help out on special teams. Welcome to town Felix..

1-23-23 Pittsburgh: Jeff Otah OT Pittsburgh…Desperately need to add the offensive lineman and Otah will be a favorite early on for his blue collar style.

1-24-24 Tennessee: DeSean Jackson WR California…Vince Young needs weapons to take the next step and the talented Jackson gives them a legit #1 in the Steve Smith mold. 1-25-25 Seattle: Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina…..Need a run stopper in the middle and Balmer is a great bargain at this point in round one.

1-26-26 Jacksonville: Calais Campbell DE Miami (Fla.)…Jags always looking to upgrade the line and Campbell is a freak of nature that will make passing to his side a very difficult concept for opposing quarterbacks.

1-27-27 San Diego: Mike Jenkins CB South Florida…..A little lower than Jenkins will likely go but will be a great replacement for Drayton Florence and initially a great nickel corner.

1-28-28 Dallas: Antoine Cason CB Arizona….Dallas three needs are CB, WR, and RB. They got Flex at 22 and now the best bargain is Cason who is a significant upgrade over J. Reeves. Cason will eventually replace Henry as a starter on the one side.

1-29-29 San Francisco (from Indianapolis): Andre Caldwell WR Florida….Perfect fit to the scheme that Martz will be installing in San Fran. Caldwell was MVP of the Senior Bowl and is a strong route runner who should contend for a starting role early in the season.

1-30-30 Green Bay: Aqib Talib CB Kansas…Some character and judgment questions lower his standing but if they can keep him on the right track he will be a huge impact to the Packers defense.

1-31-31 New York Giants: Kenny Phillips S Miami (Fla.) With recent Super Bowl defections the Giants need to retool the secondary and Phillips is a future Pro Bowl player in waiting. Grabbing him this late is an enormous steal.

ROUND TWO

2- 1-32 Miami: Dan Connor ILB Penn State… This team needs an upgrade just about everywhere and getting Connor for the defense is a great steal

2- 2-33 St. Louis: Gosder Cherilus OT Boston College…Eventually replacement for Orlando Pace and a likely starter for the next 12 years.

2- 3-34 Atlanta (from Oakland): Brian Brohm QB Louisville…Great fall back to passing on Ryan.

2- 4-35 Kansas City: Sam Baker OT USC….Day 1 starter.



2- 5-36 New York Jets: Early Doucet WR LSU…Likely day 1 starter who may push Coles for top receiver on the team.

2- 6-37 Atlanta: Dustin Keller TE Purdue….Crumpler's replacement.

2- 7-38 Baltimore: Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech…Should start by the end of the year.

2-8-39 San Francisco: Jerod Mayo ILB Tennessee….Constantly looking to add to the linebacker core.

2- 9-40 New Orleans: Pat Sims DT Auburn….Unable to move up they get Sims for the middle

2-10-41 Buffalo: Martellus Bennett TE Texas A&M…Came out early and will likely be a favorite target of Trent Edwards.

2-11-42 Denver: Trevor Laws DT Notre Dame..Solid addition to the constantly changing defensive line.

2-12-43 Carolina: Joe Flacco QB Delaware….Will be groomed to be long term answer at QB.

2-13-44 Chicago: Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma…..Due to some poor workouts slide down the charts but would be a great steal at this point.

2-14-45 Detroit: Jamaal Charles RB Texas….Should start by opening day.

2-15-46 Cincinnati: Fred Davis TE USC

2-16-47 Minnesota: Chad Henne QB Michigan….Likely QB of the future once they realize Jackson was a mistake at QB.

2-17-48 Atlanta (from Houston): Anthony Collins OT Kansas

2-18-49 Philadelphia: Lawrence Jackson DE USC….Should take the Kearse snaps this year and eventually be a starter for Jim Johnson's defense.

2-19-50 Arizona: Justin King CB Penn State

2-20-51 Washington: Cliff Avril OLB Purdue. A little earlier than some have projected but could be something special with a little pro coaching.

2-21-52 Tampa Bay: Dre Moore DT Maryland…After playoff loss it's obviously they need to get bigger in the middle of the defense.

2-22-53 Pittsburgh: Roy Schuening OG Oregon State…Day 1 starter replacing Alan Faneca on the line.

2-23-54 Tennessee: Chris Johnson RB East Carolina…Speed back to go with the portly Lendale White.

2-24-55 Seattle: John Carlson TE Notre Dame….Great hands and a perfect receiving TE the Seahawks need.

2-25-56 Green Bay (from Cleveland): Mike McGlynn OG Pittsburgh.

2-26-57 Miami (from San Diego): Brad Cottam TE Tennessee..Huge target that should be great around the goal line for the Dolphins….if they get near it this year.

2-27-58 Jacksonville: DaJuan Morgan S North Carolina State….Should team with Reggie Nelson for year's to come.

2-28-59 Indianapolis: Darrell Robertston DE Georgia Tech..Could always use help rushing the passer.

2-29-60 Green Bay: Carl Nicks OT Nebraska…Help for the line.

2-30-61 Dallas: Mario Manningham WR Michigan…Reports say poor support unit for Mario but in Dallas should get the chance to grow as the likely #3 before assuming a starting role down the road.

2-31-62 New England: Curtis Lofton ILB Oklahoma…More LB help.

2-32-63 New York Giants: Reggie Smith CB Oklahoma…Giants were burned during the season by their secondary. Smith is a talent who should help immediately.

ROUND THREE

3- 1-64 Miami: Earl Bennett WR Vanderbilt..Steal and great route runner.

3- 2-65 St. Louis: Mike Pollak C Arizona State..Keeping addressing the line.

3- 3-66 Kansas City: Chilo Rachal OG USC….Another starter from day 1.

3- 4-67 Carolina (from New York Jets): Duane Brown OT Virginia Tech

3- 5-68 Atlanta: Eddie Royal WR Virginia Tech….Special teams return man and 3 or 4th receiver next season.

3- 6-69 New England (from Oakland): Ray Rice RB Rutgers…Great addition who gives them depth behind Maroney and would work well with him too.

3- 7-70 Chicago (from San Francisco): Tashard Choice RB Georgia Tech….Need to get Benson help before determining if Cedric needs to be replaced.

3- 8-71 Jacksonville (from Baltimore through Buffalo): Terrell Thomas CB USC

3- 9-72 Buffalo: Xavier Adibi OLB Virginia Tech

3-10-73 Minnesota (from Denver): Jerome Simpson WR Coastal Carolina

3-11-74 Carolina: Kendall Langford DE Hampton..Will push Peppers to either step up or leave.

3-12-75 San Francisco (from Chicago): John Greco OT Toledo

3-13-76 Detroit: Tracy Porter CB Indiana

3-14-77 Cincinnati: Tavares Gooden ILB Miami (Fla.)….They need linebacking help and Gooden is a talented player who likely will push for playing time early.

3-15-78 New Orleans: Jermichael Finley TE Texas…Another weapon for Drew.

3-16-79 Houston: Antwaun Molden CB Eastern Kentucky…Always need corner help especially when they realize the mistake Reeves was.

3-17-80 Philadelphia: Donnie Avery WR Houston..Homerun threat that will have the chance to hook up again with Kolb.

3-18-81 Arizona: Kevin Smith RB Central Florida..Eventual replacement for Edgerrin James.

3-19-82 Minnesota: Tyrell Johnson SS Arkansas State

3-20-83 Tampa Bay: Charles Godfrey CB Iowa

3-21-84 Washington: Jeremy Thompson DE Wake Forest..help with the pass rush which is desperately needed.

3-22-85 Tennessee: Steve Justice C Wake Forest

3-23-86 Seattle: Jordy Nelson WR Kansas State

3-24-87 Detroit (from Cleveland): Erin Henderson OLB Maryland…Great steal at this point.

3-25-88 Pittsburgh: Matt Forte' RB Tulane…Need a shot of talent behind Parker who when he went down took the playoff chances with him.

3-26-89 Jacksonville: Red Bryant DT Texas A&M..Great replacement for Marcus Stroud.

3-27-90 Chicago (from San Diego): Andre Woodson QB Kentucky..QB of the future? Worth a shot.

3-28-91 Green Bay: Shawn Crable OLB Michigan

3-29-92 Dallas: John David Booty QB USC..Perfect selection as will be given the chance to be #3 in 2008 then replace the 40 year old Brad Johnson as the #2 man in 2009.

3-30-93 Indianapolis: Jonathan Goff ILB Vanderbilt….More defensive help.

3-31-94 New England: Chevis Jackson CB LSU

3-32-95 New York Giants: Marcus Howard OLB Georgia..replenish the depth.

3-33-96 Washington (Compensatory Selection): Quintin Demps FS UTEP..allow Landry to go back to SS.

3-34-97 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection): Will Franklin WR Missouri..Bengals need WR help with Henry gone and Chad looking to leave.

3-35-98 Atlanta (Compensatory Selection): Tom Zbikowski SS Notre Dame

3-36-99 Baltimore (Compensatory Selection): Tony Hills OT Texas

ROUND FOUR

4- 1-100 Miami: Tyvon Branch CB Connecticut

4- 2-101 St. Louis: Josh Johnson QB San Diego. Prospect to sit and learn for at least 2 maybe 3 years.

4- 3-102 New York Jets: Bruce Davis OLB UCLA

4- 4-103 Atlanta: Ezra Butler OLB Nevada

4- 5-104 Oakland: Ahtyba Rubin DT Iowa State…Help replace Sapp's retirement.

4- 6-105 Kansas City: Geno Hayes OLB Florida State

4- 7-106 Baltimore: Johnny Dingle DE West Virginia

4- 8-107 San Francisco: Jason Jones DE Eastern Michigan..Great steal at this point.

4- 9-108 Denver: Ali Highsmith OLB LSU…Perfect fit for Broncos scheme.

4-10-109 Carolina: DeMario Pressley DT North Carolina State

4-11-110 Chicago: Josh Barrett SS Arizona State

4-12-111 Detroit: Eric Young OG Tennessee

4-13-112 Cincinnati: Chris Ellis DE Virginia Tech

4-14-113 New York Jets (from New Orleans): Oniel Cousins OT UTEP

4-15-114 Buffalo: Patrick Lee CB Auburn

4-16-115 Philadelphia: Bryan Kehl OLB BYU

4-17-116 Arizona: Andre Fluellen DT Florida State

4-18-117 Minnesota: John Sullivan C Notre Dame…Future replacement for Matt Birk.

4-19-118 Houston: Wesley Woodyard OLB Kentucky

4-20-119 Denver (from Washington): Steve Slaton RB West Virginia

4-21-120 Tampa Bay: Kellen Davis TE Michigan State…Another weapon for Gruden to play with.

4-22-121 Seattle: Craig Steltz SS LSU

4-23-122 Cleveland: Phillip Wheeler ILB Georgia Tech…Finally a pick and Wheeler is a steal at this point.

4-24-123 Pittsburgh: Dexter Jackson WR Appalachian State…HR threat that will get time to develop.

4-25-124 Tennessee: Beau Bell ILB UNLV

4-26- San Diego Exercised in Supplemental Draft

4-27-125 Jacksonville: Donald Thomas OG Connecticut

4-28-126 Dallas: Dwight Lowery CB San Jose State..Replaces Nate Jones.

4-29-127 Indianapolis: Kirk Barton OT Ohio State….Always need depth at offensive line.

4-30-128 Green Bay: Erik Ainge QB Tennessee…Depth behind Rodgers who has a lot of experience in college.

4-31-129 New England: Simeon Castille S Alabama

4-32-130 New York Giants: Martin Rucker TE Missouri….Make trading Shockey a little easier.

4-33-131 Philadelphia (Compensatory Selection): Thomas DeCoud FS California

4-34-132 Buffalo (Compensatory Selection): Mike Hart RB Michigan..When Marshawn Lynch went down the Bills struggled. Hart is a great #2 back to team with Lynch.

4-35-133 Baltimore (Compensatory Selection): Marcus Griffin FS Texas

4-36-134 Tennessee (Compensatory Selection): Marcus Harrison DT Arkansas

4-37-135 Green Bay (Compensatory Selection): Paul Hubbard WR Wisconsin

Round 5

5- 1-136 Kansas City (from Miami): Lavelle Hawkins WR California

5- 2-137 St. Louis: Jamar Adams SS Michigan

5- 3-138 Atlanta: Frank Okam DT Texas

5- 4-139 Denver (from Oakland): Darius Reynaud WR West Virginia

5- 5-140 Kansas City: Kevin O'Connell QB San Diego State

5- 6-141 Carolina (from New York Jets): Harry Douglas WR Louisville

5- 7- San Francisco Forfeited

5- 8- Baltimore Exercised in Supplemental Draft

5- 9-142 Chicago (from Carolina): Carlton Powell DT Virginia Tech

5-10-143 Jacksonville (from Chicago through Buffalo): Jeremy Zuttah OT Rutgers

5-11-144 Detroit: Jo-Lonn Dunbar ILB Boston College

5-12-145 Cincinnati: Jordon Dizon OLB Colorado

5-13-146 New Orleans: Breno Giacomini OT Louisville

5-14-147 Buffalo: Doug Legursky C Marshall

5-15-148 Denver: Durant Brooks P Georgia Tech

5-16-149 Arizona: Brandon Keith OT Northern Iowa

5-17-150 Minnesota: Trae Williams CB South Florida

5-18-151 Houston: Robert Felton OG Arkansas

5-19-152 Philadelphia: Allen Patrick RB Oklahoma

5-20-153 Tampa Bay: Owen Schmitt FB West Virginia

5-21-154 Washington: Jack Williams CB Kent State

5-22-155 Cleveland: DeJaun Tribble CB Boston College

5-23-156 Pittsburgh: Brian Johnston DE Gardner-Webb

5-24-157 Tennessee: Arman Shields WR Richmond

5-25-158 Jacksonville (from Seattle): Gary Guyton OLB Georgia Tech

5-26-159 Jacksonville: Tommy Blake DE TCU…At this point worth a shot.

5-27-160 San Diego: Vince Hall ILB Virginia Tech

5-28-161 Indianapolis: Thomas Brown RB Georgia

5-29-162 Green Bay: Chris Harrington DE Texas A&M

5-30-163 Dallas: Cody Wallace C Texas A&M

5-31-164 New England: Craig Stevens TE California

5-32-165 New York Giants: King Dunlap OT Auburn..Worth a roll of the dice at this point.

5-33-166 San Diego (Compensatory Selection): Barry Richardson OT Clemson

ROUND SIX

6- 1-167 Dallas from Miami: Keilen Dykes DT West Virginia

6- 2-168 St. Louis: D.J. Hall WR Alabama

6- 3-169 Oakland: Thaddeus Coleman OT Mississippi Valley State

6- 4-170 Kansas City: Peyton Hillis FB Arkansas

6- 5-171 New York Jets: Jack Ikegwuonu CB Wisconsin

6- 6-172 Atlanta: Chauncey Washington RB USC

6- 7-173 Baltimore: Ben Moffitt ILB South Florida

6- 8-174 San Francisco: Drew Radovich OG USC

6- 9-175 Chicago: David Vobora OLB Idaho

6-10-176 Detroit: Colt Brennan QB Hawaii

6-11-177 Cincinnati: Jamie Silva SS Boston College

6-12-178 New Orleans: Jonathan Hefney FS Tennessee

6-13-179 Buffalo: Nick Hayden DT Wisconsin

6-14-180 St. Louis (from Denver): Orlando Scandrick CB Boise State

6-15-181 Carolina: Corey Lynch FS Appalachian State

6-16-182 Minnesota: Stanford Keglar OLB Purdue

6-17-183 Denver (from Houston): Kenny Iwebema DE Iowa

6-18-184 Philadelphia: Spencer Larsen ILB Arizona

6-19-185 Arizona: Kennan Burton WR Kentucky

6-20-186 Washington: Kory Lichtensteiger C/G Bowling Green

6-21-187 Kansas City (from Tampa Bay): Jacob Tamme TE Kentucky

6-22-188 Pittsburgh: Jamey Richard C Buffalo

6-23-189 Seattle (from Tennessee): Trevor Scott DE Buffalo

6-24-190 Cleveland (from Seattle): Marcus Monk WR Arkansas

6-25-191 Philadelphia (from Cleveland): Lionel Dotson DT Arizona

6-26-192 San Diego: Jacob Hester FB LSU

6-27-193 Minnesota (from Jacksonville): Pedro Sosa OT Rutgers

6-28-194 New York Giants from Green Bay): Kenneth Moore WR Wake Forest

6-29-195 Miami (from Dallas): Chris McDuffie OG Clemson

6-30-196 Indianapolis: Adrian Arrington WR Michigan

6-31-197 New England: Pierre Garcon WR Mount Union

6-32-198 New York Giants: Wallace Gilberry DE Alabama

6-33-199 New York Giants (Compensatory Selection): Dennis Dixon QB Oregon

6-34-200 Philadelphia (Compensatory Selection): Dorien Bryant WR Purdue

6-35-201 Indianapolis (Compensatory Selection): Tyson Devree TE Colorado

6-36-202 Indianapolis (Compensatory Selection): Letroy Guion DT Florida State

6-37-203 Philadelphia (Compensatory Selection): Michael Grant CB Arkansas

6-38-204 Miami (Compensatory Selection): David Roach FS TCU

6-39-205 Indianapolis (Compensatory Selection): Chad Rinehart OG Northern Iowa

6-40-206 Baltimore (Compensatory Selection): Larry Grant OLB Ohio State

6-41-207 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection): Terrence Wheatley CB Colorado

ROUND SEVEN

7- 1-208 Miami: Darnell Terrell CB Missouri

7- 2-209 Minnesota from St. Louis: Rudolph Hardie DE Howard

7- 3-210 Kansas City: Taylor Mehlhaff K Wisconsin

7- 4-211 New York Jets: Caleb Campbell SS Army

7- 5-212 Atlanta: Justin Tryon CB Arizona State

7- 6-213 Oakland: D.J. Wolfe SS Oklahoma

7- 7-214 San Francisco: D.J. Parker FS Virginia Tech

7- 8-215 Baltimore: Marcus Richardson OLB Troy

7- 9-216 Detroit: Joey Haynos TE Maryland

7-10-217 St. Louis (from Cincinnati): Vincent Redd OLB Liberty

7-11-218 New Orleans: Eric Foster DE Rutgers

7-12-219 Buffalo: Chase Ortiz DE TCU

7-13-220 Denver: Dominique Barber FS Minnesota

7-14-221 Carolina: Josh Morgan WR Virginia Tech

7-15-222 Chicago: Mike Gibson OG California

7-16-223 Houston: Chris Horton SS UCLA

7-17-224 Buffalo (from Philadelphia): Matt Flynn QB LSU

7-18-225 Arizona: Corey Clark OT Texas A&M

7-19-226 Oakland (from Minnesota through New York Jets): Louis Holmes DE Arizona

7-20-227 Denver (from Tampa Bay): Art Carmody K Louisville

7-21-228 Washington: Devin Clark OT New Mexico

7-22-229 Tennessee: Andrew Crummey OG Maryland

7-23-230 Philadelphia (from Seattle): Carl Stewart FB Auburn

7-24-231 Cleveland: Justin Forsett RB California

7-25-232 Atlanta (from Pittsburgh): Eric Foster DE Rutgers

7-26-233 Seattle (from Jacksonville): Bernard Morris QB Marshall

7-27-234 San Diego: George Chukwu DT Rice

7-28-235 Dallas: Rodrick Johnson ILB Oklahoma State

7-29-236 Indianapolis: Curtis Johnson OLB Clark Atlanta

7-30-237 Green Bay: Corey Boyd RB South Carolina

7-31-238 New England: Tyler Polumbus OT Colorado

7-32-239 Kansas City (from New York Giants): Hussain Abdullah FS Washington State

7-33-240 Baltimore (Compensatory Selection): Garry Barnidge TE Louisville

7-34-241 Carolina (Compensatory Selection): Mackenzy Bernadeau OG Bentley

7-35-242 Washington (Compensatory Selection): Adarius Bowman WR Oklahoma State

7-36-243 Chicago (Compensatory Selection): Dantrell Savage RB Oklahoma State

7-37-244 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection): Fernando Velasco C Georgia

7-38-245 Miami (Compensatory Selection): Paul Smith QB Tulsa

7-39-246 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection): David Hale OT Weber State

7-40-247 Chicago (Compensatory Selection): Barry Booker DT Virginia Tech

7-41-248 Chicago (Compensatory Selection): Marcus Smith WR New Mexico

7-42-249 Washington (Compensatory Selection): Jeremy Geathers DE UNLV

7-43-250 Carolina (Compensatory Selection): Mike Dragosavich P North Dakota State

7-44-251 Buffalo (Compensatory Selection): Mario Urrutia WR Louisville

7-45-252 St. Louis (Compensatory Selection): Maurice Murray DT New Mexico State

If someone six foot eight wants to share a little about themselves such as Maryland, tight end Joey Haynos who am I to pass up that chance. Joe is the kind of player everyone roots for when they learn about him. Take a look on what I was able to learn about him.

What do you think when you hear scouting services compare you with NFL player Ben Utecht? It's a compliment. He's a great player.

When was your breakthrough moment as a college player? In the West Virginia game my junior year - I had 8 catches and a TD.

What was your greatest victory while in college? We beat Clemson down at Clemson and came back on a 2 minute drive to kick a last second field goal.

Who is the best player you've faced while in college?

Lawrence Timmons – OLB Florida State

Finish the following sentence. My college stats fail to show…how much of a threat I can be in the red zone.

The part of my game that I take the most pride in is?

My receiving.

The type of NFL offense I'd fit best in would be?

I really don't know.

What do you do when you want to relax and get away from football?

Usually hang out with my friends or just watch TV.

What is the best football movie you've ever watched?

I like Friday Night Lights.

In a perfect world who is on the other line come NFL Draft day saying they are about to select you?

The Redskins

My advice to players entering college this year would be?

Just work hard, no matter how far down in the depth chart you are. You can always work your way up to the starting spot.

How did you come to select the University of Maryland?

It was close and it gave me an opportunity to play in the ACC.

Any pre-game traditions of note?

Nope