2009 NFL Draft Day One- Open Thread
by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT
in 2009 NFL Draft
Email
PrintCHECK OUT THE COMMENTS FOR UPDATES LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
Two hours and thirty minutes until Matthew Stafford is selected #1 overall by the Detroit Lions. After that, the draft is very fluid. Will Smith go #2? Will a team trade up to get USC QB Mark Sanchez? Will Aaron Curry fall out of the top 5?
What do you think? Chit-chat away folks. This is one of many open threads going up today. We'll be posting updates to the thread main body text as well when we get information from John and Jason, who are both covering the draft LIVE from Radio City!
WELCOME TO THE 2009 NFL DRAFT!
[UPDATE] JasonB provides our first pick from inside Radio City Music Hall's press area:
To quote Jason:
We are literally sitting in Keyshawn Johnsons shadow now...
More Radio City images:
And now, the official press pass (cue "Holy Grail" music):
Another update from JasonB:
Steve Young just said Hi. Hasn't put his tie on yet...
[UPDATE]: We have a special Mocking the Draft podcast available which John and Jason did just minutes before they entered Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy.
[UPDATE]: From the draft floor-- JasonB is sitting next to Jason Cole of Yahoo sports. We overhead him saying that he’s heard that the Panthers aren’t finding any interest in Julius Peppers. We'll post more info if this changes, but right now it seems Peppers is staying in Carolina today.
[UPDATE]: The fans were just let in, so the buzz in the building has really picked up.
[UPDATE]: Our writers can confirm that the big talk on the draft floor is that the Rams are working to trade the #2 pick to the Redskins or Jets. No deals set yet, but talks are active.
[UPDATE]: Funny update from John:
Deion Sanders just jumped on the main stage and got roundly booed by the crowd. He seemed to enjoy it though.
141 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Patriots
Sent out a feeler to Jacksonville offering their 23 and 47 for Jacksonville’s #8. No word on who they were after, but packaging and trying to move up makes sense given 11 total picks.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Here we go
I’m back home after going to the store to get my snackage. This is the part I hate. Waiting. I might pass the time by playing the UFC demo.
i can't wait
to see this thing unravel, there are infinite possibilities…
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
This is a view from the writers at the NFL Draft
They are THIS close…
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
that's incredibly
awesome
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
NICE!
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
didnt think you could
UP the previous pic, but you did! I be jealous!
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
I can't wait to see Mel and all the other clones look stupid at pick #3
Its not like they act like they have inside information or anything. I just don’t understand.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Me either. And don’t get me wrong, I’ll gladly admit here if I end up being wrong about Jackson’s pro potential. He just doesn’t seem like a player teams need to gameplan around and it would be silly to take him at 3.
should the Chiefs
reach and take Tyson could you see a ripple effect take place where teams take the players they are in love with at spots where that player wouldnt dream of being drafted (i.e. Josh Freeman, Percy Harvin)
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Just got a chance to say hello to ESPN’s “the schwab” from “Stum the Schwab.” He’s feeding MOrtenson with minute by minute updates of the NBA playoffs.
apparently the rights to
Mike Vick may get traded today per Mortensen… should be interesting
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
....
news was that former Bucs HC Tony Dungy would be visiting him in prison… eh
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
boo
he’s former Indy HC Tony Dungy. You guys fired him, he belongs to Indy.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
fair enough… he didnt do jack for us anyway!!!
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
except for you know
bringing the franchise from a laughing stock to legitimacy.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm incredibly jazzed up for this
I have a feeling we’re going to see plenty of surprises today. Tyson Jackson may just be the tip of the iceberg.
I hate waiting for it
I still have to wait about 2 hours on the west coast (Cali) for the first pick to be announced. Hurry up clock!
Who Wants It More?
the first pick
which we’ve known since last night.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Best way to get rid of your family on draft day
A guy I now (and Shake probably does as well) is sending his wife and kids to Disneyland for the day with a stack of cash so they don’t come home. Classic.
I'm in NES' AIM chat to kill the time before the draft
he’s mentioned it.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
From JasonB just now
Steve Young just said Hi. Hasn’t put his tie on yet
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
speaking of ties
Jason Smith and Brian Orakpo can’t tie theirs. Both were shown getting it done for them.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian Orakpo
Would probably keep ripping is tie. Have you seen his arms. Straight up Hulk.
Who Wants It More?
and Crabtree was rocking a white tee when Erin Andrews interviewed him and his family
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll admit to thinking that once, long ago before I looked around more and noticed other sports
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys, the first day is two rounds right?
Sorry, never really watched a full Draft because my team is the Raiders and we usually pick in the top ten so I only watch that. Hopefully we will pick 32nd next year.
Who Wants It More?
Wow
That means 5 round tomorrow It would be pretty boring sitting in a chair for about 2 days for Rich and the Gang.
Who Wants It More?
Tomorrow is only, I think, five minutes per pick. Don’t remember about round 2. Maybe seven minutes?
2nd round is 7 minutes
like you said
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
what are you and the Guru wearing?
SB*Nation polos?
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Posting a podcast
Gonna hopefully post a pre-draft podcast in a few.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Podcast is up
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Before we get started
A big shout out to Mocking Dan, BBS, and the Mocking the Draft crew for a fine lead up to the draft. Oh, props to our guys at Radio City Music Hall, too! ;-)
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Interesting update on Juslius Peppers
Jason is sitting next to Jason COle of Yahoo sports and overhead him saying that he’s heard that the Panthers aren’t finding any interest in Julius Peppers.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
thank goodness
set him free next season so the BUCS can scoop him up… right
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Open thread for St. Louis info
Over at Turf Show Times, we’ve had an open thread up for a couple hours to keep on top of the gossip coming out. A Sanchez pick & trade seems like a possibility at this point. We’ll keep on top of the rumors coming out of the Rams’ war room.
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
Jason Cole
At the draft, JasonB checks in:
Im sitting next to Jason COle of Yahoo sports and I overhead him saying that he’s heard that the Panthers aren’t finding any interest in Julius Peppers.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
The fans were just let in
The fans were just let in, so the buzz in the builing has really picked up.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
I think Browns fans really want LB Aaron Curry. Seattle seems to be the team most interested in him ahead of us, right?
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
Don't forget KC
They run a 3-4 now.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Chris, that’s what I’ve been wondering about all day. The guys on 850 earlier were steadfast thinking he’ll be there at five, but I don’t see it.
More interesting will be if Curry is there at No. 5, and then someone offers us a pretty darn good deal to move up (presumably so they could acquire Sanchez). I’d prefer Curry in that situation.
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny tweet from John
Roger Goodell just spoke with Chris Berman about 10 feet behind me….Nice!
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
More funny updates from JohnB at the draft
Each team, at the team table, has a jar of team colored M & Ms or jelly beans
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
If they are M & M’s, I would love to be at a draft table.
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
that's sweet
it beats the day old popcorn we used to get at Florida State, ha!
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Speaking of M&Ms
I’m eating Strawberry/Peanut butter M&Ms right now. I’m not sure if they’re delicious or horrifying.
KC Star reports
is reporting the Lions received an offer from the Chiefs who own the 3rd pick in the draft:
Chiefs get 20th pick and 33rd pick
Lions get the 3rd overall pick
Lions declined, who could afford that!
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Didn't the chiefs just extend
Matt Cassell’s contract by 6 years I just herd it form NFL network.
Who Wants It More?
Rams trade possibilities pushing hard
Looks like a bidding war between the Jets & the Redskins.
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
Wow
Keep us updated 3k.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Yep, confirmed
John and Jason are saying the big talk is the Rams trading the #2 pick to either TB, Jets, or Redskins.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
and the Bucs
Steve Wyche, reporting for the NFL Network in the St. Louis war room, says Tampa Bay is in on the talks too
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
by 3k on Apr 25, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
GREAT
just great… apparently the Glazers love to pile up QB’s forget Gruden
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Mort
he jut confirmed the Rams trading chatter on ESPN.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Its not you
ESPN hired Shefter to replace Mort.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
seconded for the Bucs
may we not acquire the 2nd pick either
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
You know what I'd love to do?
Sit at one of those team tables with the helmets and fancy candies. Maybe that will be the goal for next year!
LOL
I think that would make sense.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
thats what i was telling a co-blogger
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Things I'm keeping track of today:
1. How many times Mel Kiper says “upside.”
2. How many times Chris Berman tips the pick.
3. How many times I have to see the terrible Billy Mays ESPN 360 commercial.
Where is Sirius Radio doing their show? It’d be awesome to hear Jason or John join them live for an interview ;)
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
Update
Matt Cassel signed a 6 year deal with Chiefs.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Just got this tweet from patriotsinsider.com
We’re hearing that the Chiefs have multiple offers for the 3rd overall pick. Not rumors, but legit parameters
Can anyone else verify?
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
last I had heard the Cheifs were working on a contract with Tyson Jackson
the ESPN guys were talking about the Pats wanting Orakpo.
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard too
but I’ve also heard the Chiefs want to wait to see what the Rams might get before pulling the trigger.
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
by 3k on Apr 25, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
At 4pm
We will post a new open thread.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
How about 3:55 PM? :p
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
From Belichick
Coach Belichick just said that the chances that the Patriots will move up to Top 10 is less than Zero.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Did he really say that? I’d love to quote and put that on my site.
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
though Belichick is someone I would expect to be playing games with his statements
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
tweet was from realpatriots
sponsored by patriots.com so I’d feel good about quoting
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
i can't believe ESPN
is showing basketball, unbelievable…
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
Andy Varejao?
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
(Watches as Quinn and Edwards now get dealt)
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, by the way — did this seem to refer to trading from the No. 5 pick only, or does it also mean Quinn/Edwards trades?
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Peter King
saying Cassel has not signed the new contract yet, could be a formality…
Buc 'Em Your SBNation Tampa Bay Bucs Blog where Dull Boys are not allowed!!
PK also said Holt to Jax wasn't a done deal
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
a few days ago
I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter
by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
D’Brickashaw Ferguson was just introduced and got booed very loudly by the fans in attendance. Some of the likely top 10 are about to be introduced.
D'Brick deserves to get booed...
He has done nothing in his career to prove he was worthy of a top 5 pick…hopefully Gholston shows up, I would love to hear how much our fans give it to him
Any buzz about Chad Johnson (Ochocinco)?
(fingers crossed)
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
None yet
But it might be calm before the storm.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
One can only hope.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 25, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
That’s been on par with what we’ve heard.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 25, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Herman Edwards
What the fuk is he talking about?
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
What’d he say, in short?
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rams
From the draft floor via JasonB:
Overheard… Rams could take Sanchez
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
That ’oughta piss off Marc Bulger, eh?
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless he is traded to the Jets.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
New open thread
Enjoy: http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2009/4/25/853258/2009-nfl-draft-day-one-open-thread
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue. Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.
Wow !
I can’t believe that the Raiders my Team took Heyward-Bey instead of Crabtree I think it was Al Davis all the way. I was A little pissed off but, look at the positives speed,speed,speed,speed you can’t teach that. Someone Help! Why did we take Bey?
Who Wants It More?
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!
great job and thanks Eric Mangini for wanting Elam, Coleman, and Ratliff that much…I was very worried the Jets would give up next year’s #1 plus more future picks which would have upset me greatly…those 3 players are expendable and the 2nd rounder didnt look like it would yield the kind of player they wanted…seems like a great job…lets not rush Sanchez under center please
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Ahmad Bradshaw says Cowboys won’t win with Tony Romo at QB
- Cruz: Manningham’s Super catch wasn’t drawn up that way
- Whitney Houston performed the greatest national anthem in sports history (video)
- Justin Tuck visits New York City cop who survived gunshot wound to head
- The Giants won the ‘Brain Bowl,’ too
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
