Grant to New England? Could be five straight title games.For me, one of the benefits of being a Buckeye fan is the NFL draft. As Jason pointed out earlier this week, the tenure of Jim Tressel had provided 7.8 draft picks per season, including a record number a few years ago.
I always enjoy the anticipation of seeing where each Buckeye legend will land and hope that a few of them will end up on my beloved Bears.
Obviously this is a rare season for former Buckeyes entering the draft. The Gun Show has been a popular top 7 pick for some time now and Todd McShay's latest mock draft has Kirk Barton going in the 5th round to Tampa Bay and Larry Grant going to New England in the 7th. Dionte Johnson has an outside chance of getting drafted, but fullbacks rarely do.
The Bears suck at drafting and rarely pick a Buckeye, so my dreams are usually crushed each year. While there is a greater probability that no Buckeye will end up in Chicago next season, I turned my thoughts to the rest of the conference. Where there any players from the Big Ten that I would like to see on da' Bears?
While I would love to see the Bears take Barton or Grant in the later rounds, I would have no problems settling for J. Lehman or James Hardy. I have made my man crush on J. Lehman apparent before and his tackle statistics speak for themselves. I think he would fit perfectly with Urlacher and Briggs. Hardy would provide that tall red zone threat for whatever crummy quarterback Lovie chooses to play.
With the lack of Ohio State players in the draft this year, are there any other Big Ten players you would like to see on your favorite NFL team? We all know the Big Ten is full of slow players, so any pick would be a flyer, but are there players you think could help your team? Also, do you dislike Michigan players on your NFL team?
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I'm a Browns fan until I die, but no matter how well Braylon Edwards does (or how many O-H-I-O gestures he makes), I can not bring myself to cheer for him. I loved that they drafted Joe Thomas from Wisky, but Jake Long in the same situation would have no doubt pissed me off.
With no picks in any of the first three rounds, the 2008 Draft sucks for Browns fans. Getting either Grant or Barton in the 4th rd. + would definitely make it a great day, though. As far as filling the needs of the team, Grant would no doubt make more sense. In fact, any addition to the defense at all would surely be an improvement. McShay has the Browns taking Crable with their first pick (#122 overall) but given my aforementioned position on Michigan players, I hope he's wrong. There aren't many Big10 players listed by McShay, but if Cliff Avril (DE from Purdue) slips a bit, I would hope the Browns pounce on him.
The Bengals can take Manningham in the 3rd round or Arrington later in like the 4th or 5th and that would be fine. They ran slow, but play faster than that. I don't mind the Michigan players getting drafted in Cincy as long as they play well. I still enjoy cheering against B. Edwards and will love it when he demands a new contract like Chad is right now, Cleveland will turn on him.
Dave N, I felt the same way about Braylon, but quite simply he just brings it on the field, and for that I cheer. The Browns don't have many picks this year so I don't think they will get anybody of any significance...
I share the opinion that Illinois' A.J. Hawk-wannabe will surprise some folks in the pros. I'd love to see the Steelers pick him up late.
I can't get excited when Larry Foote makes a good play. He'll always be a m*ch*g*n boy to me.
Don't sleep on Mendenhall.
Interesting philosophical question you slip in innocently enough at the end. Honestly, as a Houston Texans (yes, we exist), anyone who will aid in making the team better is more than welcome to the fold, regardless of school of origin. A perfect example (which as I see above many of you Orange and Brown bleeders politely disagree with) is the way Braylon Edwards has indoctrinated himself into Browns lure; doing the O-h-i-o chant along with the crowd, and repping Cleveland every chance he gets. Honestly, I have no problem with this, as it's not any different in my mind than as a supervisor in the work place electing to hire a more-than-qualified, intelligent, confident Michigan grad (I mean, under the pretense these exist). All sins are forgiven once they prove their willingness to lay it out on the line for their employers.
As for Big Eleveners, Barton would make a fine right tackle under Coach K's zone blocking scheme, and I'm hopeful he somehow slips to us in the 4th Round. Mendenhall would be a wet dream at pick #18, but I'm not averse to trading down, collecting some additional picks, snagging a James Hardy and the likes of a Justin King to help sure up our secondary. And while it pains me to admit it, Mike Hart would be a PERFECT Denver zone-blocking scheme back, and I'm not completely against taking a flier on him in one of the final two rounds.
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next years draft ohio state might have 5 first rounders
lil animal
jenkins
beanie
Maybe boone
Maybe Boeckman if he "leads" us this year
am i missing anyone?
What are you guys talking about? Bralyon Edwards didn't go to Michigan..... I'm pretty sure he entered the draft straight out of high school.
Also, Corey I have a solution to you getting your dreams crushed every year at the draft.....stop being a Bears fan, thats about your only chance....going to the super bowl 2 years ago pretty much insures that your crappy GM will be there for another 3 years (probably more)
Johnny Drama, Marcus Freeman is probably more likely than Boeckman. Also, if Lawrence Wilson explodes like he is expected to he could move up to the 1st round because he is a 4.6 forty DE.
I used to feel the same way about Michigan guys on my team (the Packers) until the most hated of them all, Desmond Howard, stole the show in the Super Bowl. And now that Woodson is there, I can't help but cheer for the guy.
It is hard to stop being a Bears fan, their smash hit "Super Bowl Shuffle" is still one of my favorite songs.
your right but mel kiper said boeckman was the top jr coming back he's got the skill just needs to mature....as im typing this i realize he's 26 lol I forgot freeman we are fucking loaded at lb
"next years draft ohio state might have 5 first rounders
lil animal
jenkins
beanie
Maybe boone
Maybe Boeckman if he “leads†us this year
am i missing anyone?"
Robo
Robo and Boeckman are going to have to have awesome years to spingboard them into the 1st round.
Robo was a projected 3/late 2nd last year if I remember correctly.
Boeckman was lower.
I think Boone is a lock for late 1st round. Just what my gut is telling me.
Don't sleep on Marcus Freeman, he will impress the scouts at the combine...
I don't think Robo has to have an absolutely amazing year in order to be a first rounder. WR classes have been weak lately, and he's definitely one of the top prospects at the position.
I think Boone is a definite first-rounder and Robo stands a good chance of being taken late first or early second, depending on the season he has.
Freeman could also maybe go in round one. I think he would have a better shot than Robo.
well, chris perry has been a complete bust in cincy, so i have to go with the "hate scUM players for my team" crowd. that said, as odd as this may seem, i'm also a sometimes browns fan (as long as their playing the steelers or ravens!) and cannot, under any circumstances, cheer for Edwards or the ultimate douchebag, Winslow. I will never forget he's from the U & the bs he spouted before the MNC game. I hope he tears all the ligaments in every joint, that's how much i hate that guy. class A d-bag!!!
that should read (as long as they're playing . . . )
Marvin Fellows baby! Up yours Zook.
http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/7...
Fellows is a Buckeye. Eat it Zook.
Greg Oden's Tonsils, any verification on that?
Yeah, go to the scout page. I think it's Scout anyway, whichever one Greene writes for. I tried posting the link, but my posts wouldn't take.
Yeah, it's definitely Scout. No links allowed in comments???
Let's try this:
Fighting The Illini No More
Fellows is a Buckeye. By Bill Greene
Staff Writer
Posted Apr 24, 2008
One of the most sought-after prospects in the state of Ohio, Melvin Fellows surprised many people when he issued a verbal commitment to Illinois back in December. But following a trip to Columbus for Ohio State's spring game, Bill Greene has word that the defensive end prospect has changed his mind and will play his college ball for the Buckeyes.
The Ohio State Buckeyes got more good news today when Melvin Fellows notified Jim Tressel he was switching his commitment from Illinois to Ohio State.
"I thought about this long and hard and I' committing to Ohio State," Fellows said minutes ago. "Nothing against Illinois, but this is the best thing for me. The distance was a factor. It will be easier for my family to see me play. Then there's the chance to play for Jim Tressel. That was just too good to pass up."
Fellows notified Ohio State head coach of his decision today.
"Coach Tressel was very happy," Fellows reported. "He told me to work hard and be a leader this year. He also told me to watch the draft this Saturday. He said maybe some day he will be watching my name get selected. I'm very happy to be a Buckeye."
Fellows attended the Ohio State spring game last Saturday and spent time with several Buckeye commits. He said that might have played a part in his decision.
"Those guys are my friends and that made it easier," Fellows explained. "But in the end, I had to do what was best for me and my family. I'm glad to be going to school with Storm Klein, Johnny Simon, and the rest of the Buckeye recruits. It feels great to tell you the truth."
Sweet.....however, the enemy up North hit it big today also by finally getting a big time QB to fit their system:
"Chesapeake (Va.) Western Branch quarterback Kevin Newsome found the place he loved on his unofficial visit to Ann Arbor to check out the Michigan Wolverines last weekend. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder decided there was no better time than now to make a commitment to his favorite school."
We were high on his list til Pryor committed. Oh well, I'd rather have Pryor anyway.
three words come to mind regarding Fellows: "suck it, Zook."
No, seriously, stay the fuck out of Ohio. Fellows is probably the state's best recruit this year, and not only did we snatch our best instate recruit this year from his grasps, but we also poached Illinois' best recruit last year (Garrett Goebel).
Honestly, with the level of high-caliber poachings we're doing, I don't think we can be stopped. Perhaps we can move into Southern California and start making SC work for theirs.
Sorry about that Tonsils. Sometimes Askimet (the WordPress spam catcher) registers false positives. You're link is in place.
Cue little m fans spouting "We'd rather have Newsome than Pryor anyway" and "Newsome is who we wanted all along anyway" and "Newsome is better than Pryor" crap starting in 3...2....1
No problem. Instead I entered the longest comment ever.
You knew it was just a matter of time for fellows. I think he just wanted some ass on his visit there.
I am a JAGUARS fan till i die and i would like to have rashard mendenhall ....fred taylor will be gone in a couple of years and we will need another 230 pound RB with great speed to replace him.......Now i would absolutely love in two years to have a 235 pound RB with great speed i think he goes by the name "BEANIE" wells or something like that, but i dont think the jaguars will suck so we wont have a top 5 draft pick but it would be nice
I hate the Cleve-Brownies.
They hate you too TLB. j/k
I see where Manningham scored a 6 on the wonderlic. He'd fit in perfectly in Cleveland.
Manningham should move his 6 wonderlic to The Titans where he and Vince Young can officially make the lowest combined QB to WR wonderlic score in history.
Goog old Craig Krenzel was a bear. And his first pass as an NFL starter was a 60 yard bomb for a TD. So we bears/bucks fans have that.
Goog old Craig Krenzel was a bear. And his first pass as an NFL starter was a 60 yard bomb for a TD. So we bears/bucks fans have that.
TLB, you forgot that Manningham has failed 3 drug tests for smoking the reefer.....that would mean that he likes to break the law and would clearly fit in much better in Cincy.
I love Craig, but he was a fifth round pick for the Bears, so that could fall into the "bad drafting" category. I was dying for the Bears to pick Antonio Pittman last year, but they settled for Garret Wollfe. so I'm sure there is another bust in the waiting.
Kris, it is good to hear from fellow Bucks/Bears fan(s). We have had the good fortune of Jeff Graham, Raymont Harris, Alonzo Spellman (1st pick of draft), Shaun Gayle and Brian Bashcnagel (my dad won a celebrity golf tourney with him), but the lack of OSU products on the Bears dampens my favoritism a bit.