2009 NFL Draft Day One- Open Thread

The game I'm supposed to work might get canceled because of bad weather

Or it could get delayed and drag, I want to be here for the Draft dang it!

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by MrNFL on Apr 25, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

hope you can make it man

its going to be so much fun today

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Test

I’m going to the Colts party at the Ram today, so I want to make sure I can mobile comment on my BlackBerry. I’ll try to give those who can’t make it the scoop.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

thanks man

I dont live in Indy so, I appreciate you filling me in on the festivities.

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I want to go, and was going to go, but MRW and yellowsnow didn’t want to, and I didn’t want to go by myself.

This line will remain in my signature until the Colts draft Rashad Jennings in 2009.
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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

You are more than welcome to join me and my buddy Taco down there if you get bored. We won’t be there until around 2 though. Our best friend/brother turned 27 last night, and the festivities ran late……

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the invite but we’re just going to hang out in BR instead.

I think it’d be fun to have another Stampede Blue meet and greet again like we did a couple years ago. What do you think?

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

That

Would be a very awesome thing for us to do. Just someplace laid back, probably DT. Any suggestions?

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

May I suggest Memorial Day weekend?

I’ll be in town for the 500, and I don’t get to Indy too often these days.

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by mgrex03 on Apr 25, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds great

As me and my buddies plan on tailgating all of that weekend, I’ll actually be in Indy Indy.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like a good idea. I assume you’d want to do this on that Saturday because the race is on Sunday right?

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, that's correct

And we’re headed up to Chicago on Monday, so that won’t work either.

I was going to bring it up in a week or so. We can talk about details later.

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by mgrex03 on Apr 25, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Crazy

Has nothing to with the draft but I just turned 27 last night.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Apr 25, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh, that means I'm 5 days older than you

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by mgrex03 on Apr 25, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m younger than you guys. Yessssssss

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I bet I'm younger

I can’t (legally) drink.

I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter

by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Im younger than the both of you

Turned 18 exactly one week ago on the 18th. On that day, Peyton Manning was drafted and was also Derrick Brooks’ (one of my all time favorite players) birthday.

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

scratch that

I mean I turned 19 not 18

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh, I'm 18 now.

Beat you all

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Every time the Colts have played the KC Chiefs in the playoffs, they have gone on to at least the AFC Championship game.

by Cassieper on Apr 25, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Happy birthday

27 was one of my favorite years…

by LovinBlue on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

So happy the day is here

So our rantings on this blog can turn to “what should BP do” to “what should he have done.” /sarcasm

by LovinBlue on Apr 25, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

A prayer

Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,Two DT’s,

Amen

by tim55 on Apr 25, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

I just got back from Radio City Music Hall. John and Jason are there now setting up. Beautiful day in NYC. I would be chick-watching now if not for the draft.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

You better hope your fiance doesn’t secretly read this site bra.

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

btw check your email ftlog

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Mock Draft Standings

Me-1
PK-1
Drafttek-1
McShay-1
Kiper-1
MTD-1
Walter-1

No surprise there. I’m sure Peter King is celebrating that he’s tied for the lead at this point.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 25, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

the guys over at ESPN

no not mort, and some of those other idiots, the actuall good analyst (Mike Toriko, Trent Dilfer, Tom Jackson, and Chris Carter) all said that Bill Polian should be in the HOF. They also said, when Bill Polian speeks, you sit down and listen.

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

you're damn right!

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by KingRichard on Apr 25, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

First image from the writers at the draft

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

that's pretty cool

bloggers getting some love

he's had his moments

by torontocoltsfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Your blogging with Jason and Guru as well right BBS?

Wish I could be there. Are you near any sports personality we recognize?

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Steve Young

Just walked up to John and Jason and introduced himself.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

awesome

they get to meet a legend.

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Podcast

Posting a podcast shortly.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing better than christmas in april

I wonder what other gifts im getting? lol

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

John and Jason

Are now chatting with Keyshawn and Jay Glazer. Suck ups!

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

what about you BBS?

why dont you go and chat it up with him.

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope

I’m doing all the back end tech stuff: emails, IMs, downloading images, uploading podcasts. They get the fun. ;)

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

aww that sucks

lol. well at least you can gloat about having a better team. ;)

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Podcast

Link to podcast. Enjoy.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

From the draft floor

I just got this update from JasonB:

Im sitting next to Jason COle of Yahoo sports and I overhead him saying that he’s heard that the Panthers aren’t finding any interest in Julius Peppers.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

no interest in peppers huh?

Panthers asking for too much?

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Only an hour away.

I cant wait!!!

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

Just got here

Walking into the ram right now.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

50 minutes.

I’m so excited.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 25, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

We got some breaking

Cassel signs a 6 year deal with the chiefs. Check out the fanshot section to find the link

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

ridiculous

$5 milliion LESS in guaranteed money than the guy who hasn’t even started yet.

by LovinBlue on Apr 25, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice

I got my 2008 sideline hat signed by Phillip Wheeler, and met Keyunta Dawson. Blue is here too, as well as that one crazy Colts fan.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

cool

it sucks being stuck here in LA

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

there’s nothing to do in LA

Defense if more important then breathing.

by BetterD on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Any pics

Any photos?

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Update from draft floor

Rams are looking to trade #2 pick to either Jets, Bucs, or Redskins.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

that would be huge

i doubt it’ll happen though

he's had his moments

by torontocoltsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone else nervous?

It’s like a playoff game. The league’s coming out of hibernation finally. Well, at least for us since we don’t do jack between the offseason and the draft.

This might be one of the first drafts where I have no clue how it’s going to go. Exciting, but stressful.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I'm excited

Can’t wait to see who is still available in the first round mid 20’s. Then my mind starts wandering, imagining how each of them would look in a Colts uniform. Time to crack a brew and sit back!

by jantz101 on Apr 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

My ale is locked and loaded. I know we should go for Jerry/Laurinaitis/WR but the old G/C in me wants us to pick Alex Mack and put him at LG.

by bbxxj on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

help

trying to get the live stream from nfl.com cause i’m in uk, was supposed to have started by now and i’m not getting anything. Any ideas anyone?

by scottishcoltsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Clear your cache

Clear your browser cache and try again.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

we are so close

only 16 minutes left!!!

by metal_militia on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Yay, I'm here!

The rain delay totally turned the whole situation for the GLIAC conference into a clusterf—-, but I don’t care!

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by MrNFL on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

From JasonB at draft

Overheard… Rams could take Sanchez

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

That'd be such a mistake

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by MrNFL on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Huge cap hit if they have to cut Bulger. Really bad choice if they make it. They should trade out to one of the teams who need/want a QB.

by bbxxj on Apr 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

could be taking him to buy more time to move Sanchez to another team

I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter

by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

less than 10 minutes to go

WOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter

by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

Got a pic

I’ll upload it when I get home, unless I can send it to BBS. Keyunta is a stocky dude, and his hands are unreal big. Nice guy too.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

email it to me

sbnationcolts@yahoo.com

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by Brad Wells on Apr 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

3 minutes

Boom.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Time for Mel Kiper to be ultra-douchey

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by MrNFL on Apr 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

I am so excited

Football in April sort of.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone else watching NFL Network for this?

I can’t stand Berman. Plus we’ll hopefully get some differing information.

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by mgrex03 on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

Nah

I like the way ESPN does the first round. Also there is Erin Andrews so that’s a plus.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

I’m poor though. It would be cool to hear whats going on on NFL network tho…

by jantz101 on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

i prefer NFL Network

their broadcast was far superior than ESPN’s last year

he's had his moments

by torontocoltsfan on Apr 25, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm on nfln

because I don’t have cable but I do have high-speed interent. and I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express.

by CooperManningsNotTrying on Apr 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

New open thread

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2009/4/25/851589/2009-nfl-draft-day-one-open-thread

I got Summer hatin' on me cuz I'm hotter than the sun. Spring hatin' on me cuz I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin' on me cuz I'm colder than Y'all. And I will never, I will never, I will never Fall.
-Lil Wayne, Mr. Carter

by shake n bake on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions