2008 NFL Draft: Colts select LB Phillip Wheeler at pick #93
by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 11:32 AM EDT
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Detroit traded up to pick #92 and snatched DE Cliff Avril. So, at #93, the Colts selected LBer Phillip Wheeler from Georgia Tech. This is your open thread for the end of round 3 and round 4.
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Fuck the Patriots
they took O connel
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Patriots
I still find it humorous that each time the Patriots make a pick everyone boos
by MarkFive05 on Apr 27, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could wheller
be a DE he had 6 sacks as a senior
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The more i read
the more I like this pick, he is fast and undersized just like we want them. I am also reading he is versatile and could eventually play all three LB positions, due to his speed he may also make an impact on special teams right away.
by nicjohns on Apr 27, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about MLB
They say he’s week in coverage and turning with his hips, which could spell trouble if he’s backing up Brackett in the cover 2. I’d say Sessions will likely stick behind Brackett and this guy will be a Will or Sam.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe thats why they picked him
to convert him to a DE
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what
i was thinking we will see what they list him as and say about him
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's not a good cover guy
but a great blitzer. LB-—>DE?
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler
He was drafted to play DE.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
Eric Loomis from NES
“he has the physical skills to cover, but he just was never asked to do it. his skillset and physical attributes will do well in that defense”
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They say on
nfldraftcountdown that wheeler has great pass rushing ability. so a change to DE is possible
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm an ND season ticket holder
So I got to see Phillip Wheeler play twice (I went to Atlanta for the first game two years ago). He is amazingly fast. He’s one of the fastest linebackers I’ve ever seen. He could be a big X-factor next year. He could play DE, OLB, and MLB. That could be a great asset, especially if we have injury problems again.
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by Colts Homer on Apr 27, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he was recruited
as a DE when he went to GT
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me or
are the colts switching positions alot this year
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the 4th
Marcus Howard, Robert Felton, Geno Hayes, Keenan Burton
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Howard
Marcus Howard, Marcus Howard, Come on Polian, Marcus Howard!!!!!
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and Adibi
I can’t believe he’s still there.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about adibi
would be a great pick for us
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only reason I wouldn't want him
it because if the Colts draft him I probably have to start saying his name right. I don’t think it’s said.
A-da-bee
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we have
more needs than linebacker
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jack williams
might be a good pick with our 4th as well.
where are we gonna play wheeler? de? looks like he might be a good special teamer as well
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
forgot about Williams
I want him too.
Where Wheeler plays decides whether I want Howard or Adibi.
Burton or a TE would be more of a need filler though
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if they convert him to DE...
I think you still go after guys like Howard, Hardie, and Titus Brown. Can’t rely on a project like Wheeler to fill the missing pass rusher spot. If not, then I think the Colts will go either TE or CB with this next pick.
by Aerostar193 on Apr 27, 2008 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The center we had on our draft prospects
the center from bowling green is now a bronco
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Litchensteiger a Donkey
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kellen Davis?
TE from MSU. Good blocker, mediocre everywhere else.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike McGlynn
Is now an Eagle.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig Steltz
Being from Baton Rouge, I’m a big LSU homer but I’d love to see the Colts take a shot at Steltz, although maybe not till later in the day. Good tackler and one of those guys who seems to always find the ball and make a play. Would be a great special teams guy for his first few seasons as well
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dont the Patriots have a QB?
i forget his name, they have a good backup too. why would they draft o’connell?
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was an interesting pick as well
I liked o connell but 3rd round is way earlier than anyone had him projected.
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backup Matt Cassel...
...is a free agent after the 2008 season. The only thing I can think of is they wanted to get O’Connell into the system a year in advance.
by MaPatsFan on Apr 27, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ThiI dub this draft
The incompency draft. So many good people have gone way too high, and people like Xavier Adibi are somehow still on the board.
What the hell were the Titans thinking when they took Hayes from Winston-Salem State. He wasn’t even listed by the NFL.
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by Colts Homer on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
Yeah i know! The announcers were, what the hell?
by MarkFive05 on Apr 27, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manning to Manningham will happen
But unfortunately it is for the Giants… Will be listening to see how the announcers deal with that one…
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by bluegirl on Apr 27, 2008 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're calling Adibi
a prototypical cover two OLB. He fits so well there’s no reason to move him.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we
we were good on linebackers. we need depth at DE
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a huge need
right away but he’s a perfect fit and they need LBs down the road.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wonder
How big a wrench did the Lions throw into their plans.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL.com says
“With his excellent range and quickness, Adibi will probably shift to outside linebacker in the NFL. Alert when playing zone coverage, Adibi gets excellent depth on his pass drops, and a team could choose to convert him to strong safety.”
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adibi
Looks like a WIll to me, which wouldn’t be a bad idea considering Keiaho – while I love him – has been bit by the injury bug thus far in his career.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at this point in the draft
we need to start going after needs not best avabile I dont know of to many reaches in the 4th round
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There goes Adibi
Coming to the AFC South.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear
some GM’s are reading this board
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they were
We should really get Adam Shada here
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Williams
Went to Denver.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All the more reason to take
Marcus Howard
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im tired of hearing about
Adam Shada someone plz to god draft him
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody watching ESPN?
did you see the interview with that runningback Woodhead or something. Maybe a good pickup later on for the colts?
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Draft
Remember how I said if I get one pick right, just one, I’m a genius. ;)
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
so much for steltz…
burton is still up there though
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Howard?
Why Howard? We have Wheeler. Why not DT Carlton Powell?
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that
Hardie would be a good pick commin up
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tashard Choice
is a cowboy now I really liked him
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardy is still on the board?
Wow if he is thats a shock
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I
would be willing to bet that the colts dont pick somone we are thinking of.
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New open thread
When pick is in.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would
love that pick but he might be their later
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what are the odds
Tennessee takes our pick?
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my choices
Howard
Burton
Powell
Hart
Hayes
(wait… Titans have a pick before the Colts)
all behind Shada of course
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arman Shields
Oakland took him.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with shields gone
i definitely say burton. i cant believe hes slipped so far
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wr out of kentucky
injury issues are what im guessing have let him slip. but great route runner, good blocker, great hands…looks like the kind of guy the colts like
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they need WRs
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they do need WRs
so it wouldnt surprise me at all
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawkins yeaaah
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo
didnt take burton…come on polian!
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we are up
and everyone that shake n bake listed is still their
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe whoever is reading the board
caught on to operation “slow white CB from Iowa” and stopped using us for info
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone on his list will do
no surprises plz
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im sad
please let howard slip to the 5th round if we have a 5th round pick anyway
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New open thread
New open thread is up folks.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this pick, I think one way or another, he’ll fit the scheme.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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