skinsngibbs4life Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Just said it on ESPN... so all those trade up possibilities that the bucs and lions have are still alive. *Thanks Dwinzit and TLC for getting the link* Raiders to take Russell first, according to sources It appears the Oakland Raiders have made their choice, and it's JaMarcus Russell. According to two sources, one with the Raiders and one close to Russell, the team called the LSU quarterback Friday to inform him he would be the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Oakland quietly flew offensive coordinator Greg Knapp to New York on Thursday to meet with Russell and reassure him of his status as the team's preference over Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson and Notre Dame quarterback brady Quinn. The Raiders had tried to leverage the players against one another in contract negotiations. Oakland does not have a deal in place with Russell, as often is the case with team selecting first overall, but the Raiders and Russell's agents, Ethan Lock and Eric Metz, have agreed to negotiate in good faith. But barring a blockbuster trade for the top pick -- and sources say nothing has materialized that the Raiders would accept -- Russell will be Oakland's choice. The selection of Russell leaves Johnson, the draft's top player on many team's boards, available when the Lions select second overall. The Lions are then expected to select a receiver in the first round for the fourth time in the past five years. Johnson could perhaps then be dealt to the Buccaneers, who reportedly have been in discussions with the Lions regarding the second pick As for Quinn, the Cleveland Browns, according to team sources, will, barring a trade, go with Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas over the Ohio native with the third overall pick. Quinn is also not expected to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings, who are committed to 2006 second-round pick Tavaris Jackson. Quinn is expected to be on the board at the ninth pick when the quarterback-needy Miami Dolphins are on the clock. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...tory?id=2852155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedExFielder Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Just said it on ESPN...so all those trade up possibilities that the bucs and lions have are still alive. :doh: Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileCoyote Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yeah I saw that,atleast the draft will have drama this year as promised....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yeah I saw that,atleast the draft will have drama this year as promised....... actually, I kind of wished they would have taken johnson, I think there would have been more of a chance for quinn to drop that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2852155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Raiders to take Russell first, according to sources It appears the Oakland Raiders have made their choice, and it's JaMarcus Russell. According to two sources, one with the Raiders and one close to Russell, the team called the LSU quarterback Friday to inform him he would be the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Oakland quietly flew offensive coordinator Greg Knapp to New York on Thursday to meet with Russell and reassure him of his status as the team's preference over Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson and Notre Dame quarterback brady Quinn. The Raiders had tried to leverage the players against one another in contract negotiations. Oakland does not have a deal in place with Russell, as often is the case with team selecting first overall, but the Raiders and Russell's agents, Ethan Lock and Eric Metz, have agreed to negotiate in good faith. But barring a blockbuster trade for the top pick -- and sources say nothing has materialized that the Raiders would accept -- Russell will be Oakland's choice. The selection of Russell leaves Johnson, the draft's top player on many team's boards, available when the Lions select second overall. The Lions are then expected to select a receiver in the first round for the fourth time in the past five years. Johnson could perhaps then be dealt to the Buccaneers, who reportedly have been in discussions with the Lions regarding the second pick As for Quinn, the Cleveland Browns, according to team sources, will, barring a trade, go with Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas over the Ohio native with the third overall pick. Quinn is also not expected to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings, who are committed to 2006 second-round pick Tavaris Jackson. Quinn is expected to be on the board at the ninth pick when the quarterback-needy Miami Dolphins are on the clock. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2852155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 So CJ is probably going at #2... but to what team...????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentina_redskins Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Ok, sucks for them. CJ is a once in a lifetime prospect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 So CJ is probably going at #2... but to what team...????? The Lions can talk all of the **** about taking Johnson they want, they're trading that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileCoyote Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Ok, sucks for them. CJ is a once in a lifetime prospect! We'll its wise to build an offense around a QB then a WR....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Before you buy this hook, line and sinker, remember that Oakland has expressed some interest in trading down a spot or two. Floating conflicting rumors about drafting Russell, or CJ or Quinn creates uncertainty which in turn helps those trade-down efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I knew they were gonna do it. Moss is gonna be happy. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Before you buy this hook, line and sinker, remember that Oakland has expressed some interest in trading down a spot or two. Floating conflicting rumors about drafting Russell, or CJ or Quinn creates uncertainty which in turn helps those trade-down efforts. Well, according to Russell's agent, the raiders contacted him, and said that he will be the pick, and that the contract will be worked out after the draft. But you are right, anything can happen because nothing is set and signed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The Lions can talk all of the **** about taking Johnson they want, they're trading that pick. one more bust at WR pick and Matt Millen might get run out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The raiders are now saying this is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 The raiders are now saying this is not the case. yeah, I just saw that. Still trade talks with the browns. but this is funny though, it seems like the raiders and russell are on different pages. Russell is being interviewed and thinks that he is number 1, but the raiders are still dealing :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The raiders are now saying this is not the case. They'd be retarted not to pick him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRSmith Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 They just said the Browns will take Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I like what Steve Young was suggesting for them. Take CJ with their first pick, then pick up Trent Edwards in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 one more bust at WR pick and Matt Millen might get run out of town.Might? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I like what Steve Young was suggesting for them. Take CJ with their first pick, then pick up Trent Edwards in the second. I was thinking the same thing San Diego did ok by taking LT first then a QB later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I will watch the first pick, take the next hour off, and come back and watch. If I watch and they say "there is a trade. The Washington Redskins....." I'll break something. Many things. At least if I come back and read it I can just shake my head and seethe in silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 YES!!! We're going to get CJ!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 NFL Network is reporting the Lions will take CJ with #2, and Joe Thomas to the Browns at #3. The Browns not taking Brady Quinn helps our trade down options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWizCubsDukes Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yeah I really feel that even though they will select Russell, they are still exploring other options, even at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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