Ongoing 2007 Mock Draft Thread

[PhillyandBCEagles]

OK, I've just decided how I want the Eagles draft to go (this will change 100x by draft day):

26 - Michael Griffin (S, Texas)
57 - Brandon Siler (LB, Florida)
90 - Fred Bennett (CB, South Carolina)
162 - Kevin Boss (TE, Western Oregon)
201 - Paul Soliai (DT, Utah)
236 - Nate Ilaoa (RB, Hawaii)

[Rome]

Why waste a fifth round draft pick on a tight end this year when they're likely going to have to spend a 1 or a 2 next year when L.J. leaves?

Just curious.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Kevin Boss projects as a starter*.





*when Matt Schobel's the other TE on the roster.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Why waste a fifth round draft pick on a tight end this year when they're likely going to have to spend a 1 or a 2 next year when L.J. leaves?

Just curious.

Boss is Schobel's replacement, the dude next year will be LJ's.

[Eagaholic]

TE controversey!!

[phattymatty]

does anyone read the chris steuber section over on PE?  i wish i didn't but every now and then I have to because it makes me so angry.  who is this guy and what makes him knowledgable enough to have his own section?  he seems like a normal everyday schmuck.  for example, he thinks that the bears are going to trade briggs to the skins for the 6th pick, just so they can trade the pick away because accordng to him, the bears have cap issues. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Every draft expert starts out as a schmuck, and most of them stay that way.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

The sentiment is that he is in fact a normal everyday schmuck. I believe he does have some kind of affiliation with some Mock Draft site, not that it makes him an expert.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I believe he does have some kind of affiliation with some Mock Draft site

Yes, it's the site he created to share his mock drafting genius with the world.

his bio

Chris Steuber is an NFL Draft Analyst and has been covering the NFL Draft since 1999. Steuber founded NFL Draft Pro.com in 2007.

Not only does Chris provide excellent coverage of the draft, but he's known for his accuracy and great knowledge of projecting NFL Draft prospects. Steuber has written for multiple web sites and has appeared on various radio programs giving his analysis on the draft.

Steuber provides all the information on the site 100% free to the public and allows fans to talk about the draft on the sites Fan Forum. Chris makes himself available to fans via email at: csteuber@nfldraftpro.com, as well as the Contact Chris page.

In 2006, Chris covered the NFL Draft for PhiladelphiaEagles.com. For the Eagles, Steuber provided featured articles, analysis, draft projections, and discussed the draft on the .com sites Eagles Live radio program.

Chris will cover the 2007 NFL Draft for PhiladelphiaEagles.com. His coverage begins on March 1, 2007.

Chris Steuber is available for radio, print and television interviews. To set up an interview please e-mail csteuber@nfldraftpro.com.

VARIOUS RADIO PROGRAMS!  MULTIPLE WEB SITES!  hahahaha

[phattymatty]

you mean adam 'motor that never stops' carriker?

that creeps me out, looks like he still has all his baby teeth or something.

[SD_Eagle5]

Steuber was responsible for this gem:

Is Reggie Brown The Next Chad Johnson?
by Chris Steuber, Drafthype.com
Wednesday, January 4, 2006

After every National Football League season, the talk is usually about predictions on who will win the league's MVP award, or which team improved the most, or even who deserves to win Coach of the Year. But I want to shift my attention to a different direction - comparing rookies to veterans.

I want to recognize one player from the Class of 2005, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown. What I am about to detail will probably make Philadelphia fans say, "This dude is crazy!" But hear me out before you judge my motive. I am going to compare Brown to Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Johnson.

Yes, Chad Johnson, the man who wears fake gold teeth on game day. The man who routinely comes up with more dance moves than Philadelphia's abandoned son Terrell Owens. That's who I am comparing the Eagles' future receiving star to.

I am not only going to compare the two players as athletes, but I am going to evaluate their up-bringing and the road they took to the National Football League. You will see that they compare in many ways.

Every athlete needs a role model to look up to, and luckily for Brown and Johnson they didn't have to look too far. Both of these athletes had the luxury of having NFL players in their family. Reggie had his cousin Jamie Henderson, who played defensive back for the New York Jets, and Chad had two cousins, Keyshawn Johnson (Dallas Cowboys) and Samari Rolle (Baltimore Ravens), who are currently playing in the NFL.

Brown and Johnson were both outstanding high school players, and starred for their respective teams. However, they both had their obstacles to overcome as they furthered their playing careers.

Johnson struggled academically and started his collegiate football career at Santa Monica (CA) Community College, after spending his freshman year at Langston (OK) University. Johnson did not play football at Langston University.

While at SMCC, Johnson played two years, 1997 and 1999. He sat out the 1998 season to concentrate on academics. After the '99 season, Johnson transferred to Oregon State. He didn't join the team until August 2000, but it didn't take long for him to make an impact, collecting 37 receptions for 807 yards and eight touchdowns in his only season as a Beaver.

Brown didn't follow the same path as Johnson, but he had his own obstacles to overcome. A superstar in the state of Georgia, Brown attended the University of Georgia where a lot of expectations were placed upon him.

After seeing limited playing time his freshman year, Brown was ready to emerge in his sophomore season. During the fourth game of the season, against Arkansas, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He missed the rest of the season.

In 2003, Brown's junior season, he started only six games, but it was in 2004 when the Bulldogs finally got a glimpse of his potential. He hauled in 49 receptions for 662 yards and three touchdowns. Scouts were anxious to see Brown perform in his senior season, as they expected him to continue his progression as a receiver. They weren't disappointed, after he posted 53 receptions for 860 yards and six touchdowns.

Well, let's see, after Johnson's final season at Oregon State he had 37 receptions for 807 yards and eight touchdowns, while Brown had 53 receptions for 860 yards and six touchdowns.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, where scouts and NFL executives meet to pick out the best slab of beef coming from the ranch, Johnson measured in at 6-foot-1 and 192-pounds. Brown measured in at 6-foot-1, 196-pounds.

A receiver's speed is always a concern to scouts, and for these two, their times were almost identical. Johnson ran a less than stellar 4.56 in the 40-yard dash. Brown bettered that mark by a hair, as he managed a 4.55.

It seems like a long time ago, but back in 2001, Johnson was a second round selection of the Bengals. He was the 36th overall pick. Coincidentally, four years later, Brown was also taken in the second round - 35th overall.

During the 2001 season for Cincinnati, Johnson fractured his left clavicle. Being a competitor, he bounced back and played in 12 games for the Bengals. Johnson contributed 28 receptions for 329 yards and one touchdown.

This past season with Philadelphia, Brown played in all 16 games, but didn't see much playing time, being pinned behind T.O. and Greg Lewis. Once T.O. started his whole soap opera, Brown eventually started 12 games. In those games, Brown didn't disappoint, collecting an Eagles single season rookie reception record of 43 for 571 yards and four touchdowns.

Both players overcame obstacles in their rookie seasons. For Johnson, the injury made him stronger, as he hit the weight room harder, giving him an edge on the field. Brown will also learn from the controversy he faced this past season in Philadelphia, and will become a better player for having to go through that experience.

I know you can't tell if one player will end up being like another player just because they have similar stats, stature, and background, but if you're an Eagles fan it gives you something to look forward too.

If you have any comments regarding this article, contact Chris Steuber, NFL Draft Analyst at: csteuber@drafthype.com..

[ice grillin you]

no way two people on the planet both think reggie brown is the next chad johnson

so thats where phreak got his crazy notion

or

this steuber cat IS phreak

[SD_Eagle5]

Steuber

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Well....he looks like a freak.

[ice grillin you]

I think the Eagles WR's are very much like Arizona's, who no one ever rips on. Sure that team did horrible, but no one blamed the passing game.


i was just lurking on tate and came across this dandy