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4/26/08
2008 NFL Draft (and Drinking Game) Live Thread
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by CriticalFanatic more posts by author
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Since Miami and St. Louis have spoiled the first 20 minutes of our fun (at least it's not 30), countless rumors are swirling about who will go No. 3.

Chris Mortensen tells us that Matt Ryan is the choice. Then again, if Mort told me the sun was expected to rise in the East tomorrow, I'd have some serious doubts.

How far could Glenn Dorsey fall in this scenario? How will the Bears screw this up? Is there a possibility the Jets actually hit a homerun with their 6th overall pick?

Many questions to be answered, and many beverages to consume. It's time to get this NFL Draft party started. Hopefully your fridge is stocked full.

Here's your drinking game options, I'll probably just go ahead and play both.

Option 1

-Every time a Chris Berman nickname references a song that’s over 20 years old…drink twice!
-Every time you hear the word “spygate”…drink!
-Every time Jets or Eagles fans boo a pick…drink!
-Every time Emmitt Smith uses a word that isn’t actually a word…drink!
-Every time you see a commercial starring Peyton Manning…drink!
-Every time you see a commercial starring Peyton and Eli Manning…drink twice!
- Every time Chris Mortensen "breaks" a story that eventually never happens and wasn't even remotely close to being accurate ... drink!
- Every time Todd McShay and Mel Kiper get into a heated preschool disagreement ... drink once!
- If Mel Kiper actually makes the better point ... drink twice!
- Every time you hear the term "reach" ... reach for your beer and drink!
- Every time you see a draft prospect at home with his family pretending to be on the phone ... drink once! Drink twice if the girlfriend, baby momma ... or sister is hot.

Option 2 (CF endorsed)

- Predict the draft pick in the first 30 seconds the team is on the clock.
- If you're incorrect ... finish half of your beer/fresca, whatever it is you choose. We used to abide by the full beer penalty, but we're getting older and the 5 minute reduction in time puts a dent into it's feasibility. Plus, we enjoy being awake for Round 2.

Feel free to partake, or just comment along with us.
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4/26/08
6
With the 4th pick Oakland selects a state of the art coffin for Al Davis. Date of death to be named later.

4/26/08
0
every 5th incorrect pick gets a full beverage penalty

4/26/08
0
Mel Kiper's hair is looking spectacular today.

4/26/08
0
it is indeed

4/26/08
0
i think my beverage of choice today will be "grape soda"

4/26/08
0
[test]

4/26/08
0
Hold up, St. Louis has ruined the fun too?  Did they announce they're taking Chris Long?

4/26/08
0
ok, the internet has been fixed in cleveland!

4/26/08
0
There's talk that the Ravens could move up to #2 to take Matt Ryan.

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/04/26/ravens-could-trade-for-rams-pick-take-qb-matt-ryan-no-2-overa/

That would make things interesting.

4/26/08
3
I am going to go with Jake Long for the 1st pick

4/26/08
1
That intro to the draft was ridiculously horrible.

4/26/08
0
Tron wrote:
I am going to go with Jake Long for the 1st pick
Bold move my friend. BOLD.

4/26/08
0
you are not at the baor, quit lying. Everyone get their picks in!

4/26/08
0

Im going with Matt Ryan at 1

 

4/26/08
0
kidding...just testing

4/26/08
0
Chris Long at #2

4/26/08
0

C- Chris Long

P- Chris Long

 

4/26/08
0
Good call and making that pick instantly.

4/26/08
0
100%InjuryRate wrote:
There's talk that the Ravens could move up to #2 to take Matt Ryan.

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/04/26/ravens-could-trade-for-rams-pick-take-qb-matt-ryan-no-2-overa/

That would make things interesting.
Um... I really want that to happen.

4/26/08
0
We're 2 --- C is Chirs and P is Pat

4/26/08
0
Looks like I'm going to be one of the few on this thread who will remember the whole draft.  Even though I'm actually going be switching between the Draft and hockey.

4/26/08
1
Pick 2 - Chris Long

4/26/08
0
I like how Mel only gives the 1st pick a B+

4/26/08
0
Pick: Chris Long

4/26/08
0
CriticalFanatic wrote:
I like how Mel only gives the 1st pick a B+
wait until Baltimore takes Henne at #10. Will he just walk off the set?

4/26/08
1
SullivanP wrote:
We're 2 --- C is Chirs and P is Pat
With the 2nd pick, St. Louis selects Miller Lite. After long consideration, they've realized its far better than Bud.

4/26/08
0
I love how so many of the "Key additions" on the ticker are total bums.

4/26/08
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MrNFL wrote:
I love how so many of the "Key additions" on the ticker are total bums.
and for the Bears it reads like this:

4/26/08
1
Chris Long really needs a haircut. He looks like Eric Byrnes.

4/26/08
1
Tron wrote:
wait until Baltimore takes Henne at #10. Will he just walk off the set?

If that happens I will thoroughly look forward to seeing Henne make a run at worst top 10 pick ever.

4/26/08
0
Checking on the DG participants:

- CF (0 drinks)
- Tron
- Lil' Tron
- Chris
- Pat

anyone else?

4/26/08
0
trade?

4/26/08
0
Oh no, more "I think the white guy can bring heart to the team" crap. Chris Long also hustles hard! And plays smart! He plays with more tenacity than Michael Jordan!

Oh, sorry, that was my Tyler Hansbrough speech.

4/26/08
0
Here comes Mr. Goodell.

4/26/08
0
and lil tron drinks 6oz.......

4/26/08
0

C- Dorsey

P- Dorsey

4/26/08
0
Long it is.

Falcons, I think they pick Ryan, and I think he'll be a bust.  That's my prediction.

4/26/08
0
Two good solid picks.  Now things might start to get interesting.

4/26/08
0

Matt Ryan goes #3 to ATL

4/26/08
0
(Edited by CriticalFanatic)
Pred - #3 Matt Ryan (I'm trusting in you Mort)

4/26/08
0
ESPN

4/26/08
0
Don't have NFL Network.

4/26/08
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Usually I got NFL ... but due to location constraints for the early portion of the draft I'm on ESPN

4/26/08
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Matt Ryan, your career will officially end when you're drafted by Atlanta.

4/26/08
0
Pick: Matt Ryan

4/26/08
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
Matt Ryan, your career will officially end when you're drafted by Atlanta.
Dogfighting career on the rise, however.

4/26/08
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(Edited by 100%InjuryRate)
Is Keyshawn's tie ready to come in and play right now? I don't know, but I know it's ready to come out of the closet.

4/26/08
0
Notice Goodell says "NFL Draf"

4/26/08
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rcompoli wrote:
Pick: Matt Ryan
your pick needs to be in within 30 - 45 seconds. that is a .5 beer fine

4/26/08
0
+1 drink for hot sister and/or girlfriend.

4/26/08
0
Joe Flacco disapproves of Atlanta's draft pick.

4/26/08
0
Pick: Darren McFadden

4/26/08
0

Ryan will be the bust of this draft

 

C- McF

P- McF

4/26/08
0

McFadden to Oakland

 

4/26/08
0
McFadden or Dorsey for the Raiders?

4/26/08
1
DGP #4 - Darren McFadden

Current "Stand"ings

+1 Lil' Tron
+ .5 Chris
+ .5 Pat
0 Tron
0 CF

4/26/08
1
Next: McFadden.  It really wouldn't fit their needs at all, but Al Davis likes flash.  Smartest pick = Dorsey.

4/26/08
0
He might throw lots of picks, but he has "it." Well, I guess that logic's OK. I mean, it worked for Eli, right?

4/26/08
2
"I'm just pumped to be a Falcon"

He won't be saying that a few years from now...

4/26/08
2
All right Raiders, make me proud, or at least make me laugh.

4/26/08
6
With the 4th pick Oakland selects a state of the art coffin for Al Davis. Date of death to be named later.

4/26/08
0
quit lying, you are not at the bar

4/26/08
0
With the 4th pick of the NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select the H3 from the previous commercial break.

Excellent choice.

4/26/08
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MrNFL wrote:
"I'm just pumped to be a Falcon"

He won't be saying that a few years from now...
Don't they have 3 second round picks today?  In a couple of years, if they play their cards right they could be a playoff team.

4/26/08
0
CF, who did you pick for Oakland?

4/26/08
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Tron wrote:
CF, who did you pick for Oakland?
nevermind

4/26/08
1
I want those EA Sports commercials back from 2002.

4/26/08
0
"My name - Ray Lewis. Two sacks ... dirty laundry, chump."

4/26/08
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kantwistaye wrote:
Don't they have 3 second round picks today?  In a couple of years, if they play their cards right they could be a playoff team.
Do they?  IDK.  I just don't think Ryan is that great and they still have a lot of other issues.

4/26/08
2
McFadden's illegitimate kids hope he gets drafted here. More child support money.

4/26/08
0
Here it is...

Raiders take McFadden.  Surprise!

4/26/08
0
4/4 so far.

DGP #5 - Vernon Gholston

4/26/08
0

and the jets fans boo. drink....

 

I am going to predict Gholston for KC

4/26/08
0
Pick: Dorsey

4/26/08
0
Chiefs Up.  With Dorsey falling that far, I don't see how they don't take him.

4/26/08
0

C- Dorsey

P- Gholston

4/26/08
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"Oakland is a great city for McFadden." - Steve Young

Come on Steve, we all know Oakland isn't a great city for anyone.

4/26/08
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MrNFL wrote:
Do they?  IDK.  I just don't think Ryan is that great and they still have a lot of other issues.
I think Ryan will prove you wrong, but that'll take some time to see.  I agree that they have a bunch of other issues though.

4/26/08
0
Their biggest need is o-line, but they won't reach for Albert or Clady.

4/26/08
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(Edited by 100%InjuryRate)
I like how they left out McFadden's two illegitimate kids and the third one on the way when they mentioned his "off-field issues."

4/26/08
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
I like how they left out McFadden's two illegitimate kids and the third one on the way when they mentioned his "off-field issues."
Maybe he nailed all those women on the field.

4/26/08
0
Chiefs are going Albert and so far everything has been as expected.

4/26/08
0
100%InjuryRate wrote:
I like how they left out McFadden's two illegitimate kids and the third one on the way when they mentioned his "off-field issues."
Well as long as he pays their child support its not really an issue.  Not ideal, but it won't effect anything.

4/26/08
0
WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!!!!!

4/26/08
0
trade him to the saints!

4/26/08
0
uh oh ... looks like I'll be drinking.

4/26/08
1
CriticalFanatic wrote:
Checking on the DG participants:

- CF (0 drinks)
- Tron
- Lil' Tron
- Chris
- Pat

anyone else?
add ChristiSunshine to the list...going bold with the Woodford Reserve.

4/26/08
0
Like he's never gotten any special benefits.  Geez.

4/26/08
0

Gholston

 

4/26/08
0
Is it possible for the 5th pick in the draft to be a steal?

4/26/08
0
Gholston to the Jets

4/26/08
0
Good pick by the Chiefs.

Jets up: Gholston will probably be the guy.

4/26/08
0
Boo! I blame who ever said this morning on ESPN that the Cheifs were drafting to need.

4/26/08
0

C- Gholston

P- Gholston

4/26/08
1
DGP #6 - Gholston

"Stand"ings
1.5 Lil Tron
1.0 Chris
1.0 Paul
.5 Tron
.5 CF
.5 ChristiSun (gave you a half drink penalty for tardiness)

4/26/08
0
New rule: Every time a draftee says "axed me" ... drink.

4/26/08
0
I like how the one girl who is playing is drinking bourbon

4/26/08
0
I think Lil Tron is going to pick Gholston until he gets drafted

4/26/08
1
kantwistaye wrote:
Well as long as he pays their child support its not really an issue.  Not ideal, but it won't effect anything.
Yeah, shouldn't effect the Raiders at all. Just like how Travis Henry had to take a loan out from the Titans to pay off child support for his nine illegitimate kids had no effect at all. Except for him getting traded.

4/26/08
1
Tron wrote:
I like how the one girl who is playing is drinking bourbon
She is from Kentucky ... so that's sort of a home field advantage.

Her favorite player is Ryne Sandberg, so she's already cooler than all of us.

4/26/08
0
Rivers would probably be the best pick, they are weak at LB now. 

4/26/08
0
Congratulations to the NFL Draft for finally predicting the 6 players that should be selected to the green room.

4/26/08
0
Key addition: Marty Booker.  LOL

4/26/08
0

I think the Jets fans want Vernon Gholston.

4/26/08
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MrNFL wrote:
Key addition: Marty Booker.  LOL
Not very funny, actually.

4/26/08
0
A man after my own heart.

4/26/08
0
There seem to be a lot of questions about Gholston for a potential #6 pick.

And he juices.

4/26/08
2
Jets choose...Gholston.

Jets fans are happy about a pick, so it's bound to fail.

4/26/08
0
DGP #7 - Sedrick Ellis.

4/26/08
0

Keith Rivers, LB, USC to New England.

 

Mandatory 5 count for the Jets fans cheering

4/26/08
0

Vernon Gholston is a great pick because New England wanted him?  Okay.

4/26/08
0
Sedrick Ellis

4/26/08
1
I just can't see the Patriots not trading this pick.  Keith Rivers would definitely be the best choice.  They need new blood at LB.

4/26/08
0

C-  Mike Jenkins

P- Mike Jenkins

4/26/08
0
WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/26/08
0
MrNFL wrote:
I just can't see the Patriots not trading this pick.  Keith Rivers would definitely be the best choice.  They need new blood at LB.
agreed. I see the Saints trading up to get Ellis here

4/26/08
1
Thanks for getting my back.  There are several distilleries practically in my back yard...Woodford, Makers', Wild Turkey, Four Roses, Buffalo Trace...You just can't go wrong with bourbon around here.

4/26/08
0
My 49ers should be picking now. But I'm glad we traded the pick to NE, I mean it worked out so well for us.

Wait, no it didn't.

4/26/08
0
Patriots must draft defense.  Their defense is going to below average this year with the way it is right now.

4/26/08
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
My 49ers should be picking now. But I'm glad we traded the pick to NE, I mean it worked out so well for us.

Wait, no it didn't.
I think Staley will be solid honestly.

4/26/08
0
(Edited by Tron)
ChristiSunshine wrote:
Thanks for getting my back.  There are several distilleries practically in my back yard...Woodford, Makers', Wild Turkey, Four Roses, Buffalo Trace...You just can't go wrong with bourbon around here.
Makers and Knob Creek withare my favorites. Both are great for making bourbon milk punch for tailgates 

4/26/08
0
Saints traded up, the Saints want Ellis.

4/26/08
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Well, I am kinda partial to it....

4/26/08
0

C- Ellis

P- Ellis

4/26/08
0
ellis

4/26/08
0
Baltimore takes K. Rivers, USC

4/26/08
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Baltimore takes K. Rivers, USC

4/26/08
0
DGP #8 - Ryan Clady

(Did everybody get last one right?)

4/26/08
0

C- Keith Rivers

P- Devin Thomas

4/26/08
0
Ellis it is.  I wonder how much they gave up to get him.

Ravens next, hmmm.  I'm not sure what they do here.  I'll with..oh I hear a Jaguars trade?

4/26/08
0
Wow, what does Jax want?

4/26/08
0

whoa!!!!!

4/26/08
0
Ravens moved down so they can draft a QB.  Count on it.  I'm outtie until 6, hopefully this turns out well for Green Bay.

4/26/08
0
Jaguars, I think their going to get Rivers.  They have some linebacker issues.

4/26/08
0
DGP #8 - Derrick Harvey (do we get to change with trades?)

4/26/08
0

C- Jenkins

P- Jenkins

4/26/08
0
Jax - Branden Albert

4/26/08
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CriticalFanatic wrote:
DGP #8 - Derrick Harvey (do we get to change with trades?)
Drafting Harvey this high I think would be a major stretch.

4/26/08
0
Yes, we get to change with trades

4/26/08
0
MrNFL wrote:
Drafting Harvey this high I think would be a major stretch.
thats why I went OL

4/26/08
2
That was Devin Thomas, Boomer. Not DeSean Jackson.

- 1 drink

4/26/08
0
Jaguars pick Harvey.  Stupid Jaguars.

4/26/08
0
wow, thats a reach

4/26/08
0
Rivers to the Bungals

4/26/08
0

C - Rivers

P- Rivers

 

4/26/08
0
More than a reach. I think Harvey is a bust.

4/26/08
0
Bengals next.  If they pick Offense, they are morons.  Rivers would be a great choice, McKelvin would be alright, but LB would be the top choice with the best DL gone.

4/26/08
1
DGP #9 - Keith Rivers (even the Bengals can't screw this up)

Standings
Lil Tron - 2 beers
Sully - 1.5
Chris - 1.5
Tron - 1
CF - .5
ChristiSun - bourbon

4/26/08
0
CriticalFanatic wrote:
That was Devin Thomas, Boomer. Not DeSean Jackson.

- 1 drink
Thanks for pointing out that DeSean doesn't have any illegitimate kids yet. Or at least none i know of.

4/26/08
0
Drink one for the dbag behind Rivers.

4/26/08
1
The Jags gave up THAT much???

As a Colts fan, I celebrate my division rivals' idiocy.

4/26/08
0
What in God's name was Jax thinking? Man that's insane what they gave up.

4/26/08
0
Leodis McKelvin is my next pick for the Pats.

4/26/08
0
Cromartie to the Pats

4/26/08
0
Bengals fans sure were excited.

4/26/08
0
DGP #10 - McKelvin

4/26/08
0
Wow, no reaction.  My brother claimed the crowd let out a giant "Meh"

4/26/08
0

C- Cromartie

P- Otah

4/26/08
0

C- Cromartie

P- Otah

4/26/08
0
I'm doing a little more than sipping.  I am making some predictions and doing rather poorly after a good start.  I think I may be an easy drunk today.

4/26/08
0
WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/26/08
0
Jerod Mayo???  Really???  That's a stretch.

4/26/08
0
What the hell. I browse around and I find that Danny Green is going to enter the NBA Draft with no agent. What?

Wow, New York sure doesn't like New England.

4/26/08
0
Cromartie to the Bills, please god, not D. Thomas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/26/08
0
Wow. Drinks all around.

DGP #11 - Devin Thomas  I guess.

4/26/08
0
Buffalo...either line or corner, I'll go with McKelvin.

4/26/08
0

C- D. Thomas

P- Cromartie

4/26/08
0
Janse wrote:
What the hell. I browse around and I find that Danny Green is going to enter the NBA Draft with no agent. What?

Wow, New York sure doesn't like New England.
It's so he can return to school if he wants. Guys do that to test out where they'll likely be drafted. Once you get an agent you can't return to school.

4/26/08
0
Hold the Mayo?

Hold your jokes, Boomer.

4/26/08
0
beer me.

4/26/08
0

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/26/08
0
DGP #12 - Ryan Clady

(at 1.5 beers)

you all need to keep track for yourselves. After the Bears pick, I'll lose the ability to do so.

4/26/08
0
Talib to Denver

4/26/08
0

C- Mendenhall

P- Jenkins

4/26/08
0
Denver...not sure.  I'll go Ryan Clady, or one of those tackles.

4/26/08
0
Rocky Mountain High for the Broncos.

FAIL.

Although Travis Henry approves.

4/26/08
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
It's so he can return to school if he wants. Guys do that to test out where they'll likely be drafted. Once you get an agent you can't return to school.
It's just surprising and judging from Roy's quotes, he he seemed really surprised as well. There usually aren't many players that test the waters that drop out although this year there are so many players testing that I am sure a big chunk will go back to school. It's surprising because it came out of no where and it's not like he is projected to make in the first round or even be drafted. Hopefully he is going for the workouts to gain experience and see what NBA scouts want in a player.

I'd be really surprised if Branden Albert drops further than Denver.

4/26/08