Stop this "who's the pick in 09" stuff!

[Miamifin23]

This has got to be the most annoying thing that I hear, who's going to be our 1st rd pick in the 2009 draft. 1st off, who's to say where we're going to be picking in the draft next year, it could be #1 again or maybe as high as 20. Also, how is anybody going to project a player a year away? Look at how many players are projected to blow up and have great junior or senior seasons but end up not having such a great year. Ex: Calais Campbell, look at that guy, he was suppose to be a top 5 pick and look at how far he fell. You can't project a draft an entire year away so don't waste your time.

[Finzer]

Good point, but I don't understand why this annoys people. If you don't like the thread someone has started then don't read it and give it the chance to get under your skin.

The people who start threads like the one in question are just bored and trying to spark some conversation, is there anything wrong with that?

If I'm honest, starting a completely new thread with the sole purpose of discrediting another thread is silly and clutters the forum. If you can't stop reading threads that annoy you, post your agitation in the original thread.

I should point out that I agree with you, and I'm sure no one will correctly call our pick in 2009, but I don't see the harm in having some fun with it.

[VT Dolphan]

Then don't come to the draft forum. The '08 draft is over, what else is there to talk about right now?

[Fin88]

Dude, it's the off season....we have NOTHING else to really talk about. I want Rey Maualuga (spelling?) linebacker from USC.

[phinfan33]

even though the 09 draft is obviously a year away,it's still fun to speculate on.

[GCD960]

I like them because they give us players to look at during the season.

i always want to go back and see what peeps were saying about the 09 draft in 07 but can never find anything.

Thats it, it shows who to keep an eye on and watch

[swordfish54]

Why would somebody come on the draft forum and ask people to stop talking about draft subjects?

[Miamifin23]

It's ok to look toward what might be ahead with the 09 draft and what players might project well, but the whole who do we pick thing is a little annoying. Of course it's fun to look at the players that might be the elite prospects next season, but there's no way to project who to what team.

[209Mason]

Originally Posted by Miamifin23

It's ok to look toward what might be ahead with the 09 draft and what players might project well, but the whole who do we pick thing is a little annoying. Of course it's fun to look at the players that might be the elite prospects next season, but there's no way to project who to what team.

Well... I'm glad I have your blessing to talk about the next draft in the draft forum...

Anyway... I see your point... but the reality is... today or the day before the draft... everyone's guess is just that... a guess. In fact... outside of the top 8 players in the 2008 draft, there was "no way to project who goes to what team." ... even the day of. In fact... someone's best guess now may be just as good as someone's best guess the day of of the 2009 draft... especially with draft-day trades taken into account.. no one sees those coming.

The closer we get, the better the information will be, but if you or anyone you know claims you knew Houston was taking Duane Brown when they were on the clock in round 1... you're smarter than I am and in the wrong line of work... that's my point, 341 days or 341 seconds before the pick... everything is a guess. Your original post said you can't project an entire year away... well I got news, you can't project an entire minute away.

What does it matter if people are talking now or 341 days from now? The draft is one of the best days on the calendar for the NFL, and with nothing else to talk about the next couple months, draft talk is welcome... in fact, there's a whole forum for it!

[umpalu]

ok I will listen Miamifin23 and stop talking about the 2009 draft so I will pose a question to you, who do you think we will draft in the 2010 draft?

[Lazy1]

Originally Posted by Miamifin23

It's ok to look toward what might be ahead with the 09 draft and what players might project well, but the whole who do we pick thing is a little annoying. Of course it's fun to look at the players that might be the elite prospects next season, but there's no way to project who to what team.

Its almost impossible to project the draft when its a month a way yet there are people who make careers out of it and become millionaires. Whats the difference if they are projecting the draft when its 3 months away or its a year, its all projections and really just something that is enjoyable and fun... and this whole forum was full of projections for like 6 full months prior to the draft. Sure its way premature to actually know whats going to happen but since you never know whats going to happen its never to soon or to late to mock, if mocking is what your into i say mock on!

[C-HUCKS]

what else is there to talk about in a draft forum, besides the 09 draft. Why even bother coming to this forums anyways since it is all draft info, stick to my dolphins forum. Lots of people like to specuate months in advance you is going to be the top ten picks!

[burger13]

Originally Posted by Miamifin23

This has got to be the most annoying thing that I hear, who's going to be our 1st rd pick in the 2009 draft. 1st off, who's to say where we're going to be picking in the draft next year, it could be #1 again or maybe as high as 20. Also, how is anybody going to project a player a year away? Look at how many players are projected to blow up and have great junior or senior seasons but end up not having such a great year. Ex: Calais Campbell, look at that guy, he was suppose to be a top 5 pick and look at how far he fell. You can't project a draft an entire year away so don't waste your time.

yeah...you at least have to wait till the 2nd week in June to figure out who the Dolphins will pick:

http://www.finheaven.com/forums/f75/...ighlight=draft

1.) Texans - Darren McFadden RB Arkansas
2.) Dolphins - Jake Long T Michigan
3.) Cowboys (from Cleveland) - Mario Mannigham WR Michigan
4.) Vikings - Brian Brohm QB Louisville
5.) Lions - Sam Baker OT USC
6.) Redskins - Calais Campbell DE Miami
7.) Raiders - Barry Richardson OT Clemson
8.) Chiefs - Antoine Cason CB UofA
9.) Bills - Glenn Dorsey DT LSU
10.) Titans - Steve Slaton RB WVU
11.) Packers - Deshaun Jackson WR Cal
12.) Falcons - Early Doucet WR LSU
13.) Bucs - Sedrick Ellis DT USC
14.) Rams - Kenny Phillips S Miami
15.) Panthers - Chad Henne QB Michigan
16.) Jaguars - Tyson Jackson DE LSU
17.) Giants - Jared Gaither OT Maryland
18.) Steelers - James Laurinaitis MLB Ohio State
19.) Broncos - Limas Sweed WR Texas
20.) 49ers - Frank Okham DT Texas
21.) Cowboys - Paul Oliver CB Georgia
22.) Cardinals - Derrick Harvey DE/OLB Florida
23.) Bengals - Jonathan Goff MLB Vanderbilt
24.) Seahawks - Josh Barrett S ASU
25.) Jets - Mike Hart RB Michigan
26.) Bears - Dan Connor OLB Penn State
27.) Eagles - Allen Patrick RB Oklahoma
28.) Ravens - Colt Brennn QB Hawaii
29.) Patriots - Ray Maualuga ILB USC
30.) Colts - Xavier Adibi OLB Virginia Tech
31.) Saints - Dwight Lowery CB San Joe State
32.) Chargers - Quentin Groves DE/LB Auburn

it's hilarious and saddening all at the same time to read the responses in that thread.....the anger at the insination that we would wind up with the 2nd overall pick.

[Miamifin23]

Originally Posted by burger13

yeah...you at least have to wait till the 2nd week in June to figure out who the Dolphins will pick:

http://www.finheaven.com/forums/f75/...ighlight=draft



it's hilarious and saddening all at the same time to read the responses in that thread.....the anger at the insination that we would wind up with the 2nd overall pick.

Look at how many of those guys actually went in the 1st rd, let alone the 2nd rd.

[PogiRo]

Originally Posted by burger13

yeah...you at least have to wait till the 2nd week in June to figure out who the Dolphins will pick:

http://www.finheaven.com/forums/f75/...ighlight=draft



it's hilarious and saddening all at the same time to read the responses in that thread.....the anger at the insination that we would wind up with the 2nd overall pick.

Hah, Colt Brennan the #28 pick. I remember posting on the ESPN boards during all the Heisman disputes that Brennan is not that impressive, and will not be drafted before the 5th round. Got so much crap for that for the Hawaii fans. The act like Timmy Chang never happened.