Eight players officially invited to the draft
by Dan Kadar on Mar 25, 2010 11:49 AM EDT
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PrintAccording to Jason La Canfora of NFL.com, the NFL has invited eight players to the draft:
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma State
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow have also received invitations to help "celebrate" the draft.
The celebrate qualifier that La Canfora has on his story was amusing. Typically the invitees are only first-round picks. Tebow and Colt McCoy may not be. So it struck me as funny because normally the annual version of this story talks about how the players invited are first rounders.
The most surprising invite, besides Tebow and Colt McCoy, is Jared Odrick. Perhaps that is a reflection of Tyson Jackson being selected third overall last year.
The players who are invited will participate in charity work during the week of the draft.
Update: According to Will Spencer of Draft Breakdown, cornerback Joe Haden said on a radio show last night that he will also be in attendance.
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Looks like Odrick wins the honor...
…Of being the guy hustled off to the green room so he doesn’t have to sit by himself.
Unless the Giants take him, I don’t see him going before the Jets.
Why Bradford-a top 10 lock, even if the Rams pass, because Buffalo won’t-wasn’t officially invited is somewhat mystifying.
"'Tis a bird I love, with its brooding note, And the trembling throb in its mottled throat; There's a human look in its swelling breast, And the gentle curve of its lowly crest; And I often stop with the fear I feel-- He runs so close to the rapid wheel." Nathaniel Parker Willis, "The Belfrey Pigeon"
by Raybin on Mar 25, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think...
the Patriots would take him in a heartbeat. The Broncos and Steelers are in the mix as well.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Mar 25, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
And by "Jets", I meant "Ravens"
I blame someone else
"'Tis a bird I love, with its brooding note, And the trembling throb in its mottled throat; There's a human look in its swelling breast, And the gentle curve of its lowly crest; And I often stop with the fear I feel-- He runs so close to the rapid wheel." Nathaniel Parker Willis, "The Belfrey Pigeon"
by Raybin on Mar 25, 2010 12:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
On Sirius NFL last night.....
I heard Gil Brandt offer someone an invite to the draft. I wanna say it was Joe Haden but I cant remember. Anyone else here it?
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(AP)"a place to intelligently discuss pros and cons of things that aren’t likely to actually happen, and things of which we have zero control or input"
guess I missed the update while posting my reply
Yes it was Joe Haden. I didnt hear him say he was going to be there, I heard him get invited.
Success is when preparation meets opportunity!
(AP)"a place to intelligently discuss pros and cons of things that aren’t likely to actually happen, and things of which we have zero control or input"
by Pixel_Junkie on Mar 25, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe...
he is a lot higher on NFL draft boards than around the blogosphere.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Mar 25, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Because
He is a high character guy. Very intelligent. He’s versatile (can play 3 tech in 4-3 or 5 tech in 3-4). Was the 2009 Big Ten Defensive player of the year. He is Penn St.‘s number 1 draft prospect. Oh and he ran a 4.85 forty at 6’5" 305.
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-from Bram Stoker's Dracula
Yup, happens every year. Especially with the Raiders consistantly drafting in the top 10 ;-)
"We have a right to be proud, for in our veins flows the blood of many brave races who fought as the lion fights for lordship. Here, in the whirlpool of European races, the Ugric tribe bore down from Iceland the fighting spirit which Thor and Odin gave them, which their Berserkers displayed to such fell intent on the seaboards of Europe, ay, and of Asia and Africa too, till the peoples thought that the werewolves themselves had come."
-from Bram Stoker's Dracula
I'd imagine Haden would have to get an invite
Odrick is one of the top prospects for 3-4 teams needing an End. He still probably wont go until middle to late 1st.
Chiefs draft wishlist:
Haden, a new SS, NT, LB, and OG/C, WR
Time to take back the AFC West
Go Chiefs
by King of the Cassel on Mar 25, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
This draft will be anything but typical
Typically the invitees are only first-round picks. Tebow and Colt McCoy may not be. So it struck me as funny because normally the annual version of this story talks about how the players invited are first rounders.
Its going to be a 3 day event instead of the typical two days. It’s going to start in “prime time” instead of Saturday morning.
Word is that because this year’s draft is top heavy with postitions that the average fan doesnt find “sexy” e.g. defensive tackle and offensive tackle, the NFL is inviting players that bring a little bit more “star power,” thus guys like Tebow and Colt McCoy have been invited to attend this years draft.
The NFL apparently will allow them to leave the green room as they please to avoid uncomfortable situations like Aaron Rogers experienced a few years ago.
"We have a right to be proud, for in our veins flows the blood of many brave races who fought as the lion fights for lordship. Here, in the whirlpool of European races, the Ugric tribe bore down from Iceland the fighting spirit which Thor and Odin gave them, which their Berserkers displayed to such fell intent on the seaboards of Europe, ay, and of Asia and Africa too, till the peoples thought that the werewolves themselves had come."
-from Bram Stoker's Dracula
"invited"
Who really knows who was actually invited. This is a list of players who were first invited, and then RSVP’d, but the media is reporting them as only invitees. Yet, the media will noI have a follow-up report and say that Okung is turning down his invitation to go bowling. I bet they invited Joe Haden, for example, but then he decided to watch from home, or go fishing with his dad.
I was expecting Tebow to get an invute
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Tebow's gonna be there, but they don't invite Spoon? *gasp* that's just wrong on SO many levels!
Odrick, huh … someone “know” something the rest of the universe doesn’t?
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