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DraftBoy
04-21-2008, 03:31 PM
Long, Long Day At The Top?
Posted by Tom Curran: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:39 AM

The Dolphins flirtations with Michigan tackle Jake Long over the past few weeks have been well-publicized but this morning, with six days to go before the draft, a league source is indicating that a contract agreement is nearly in place.

Word that Miami initiated talks with Long's agent, Tom Condon, surfaced almost two weeks ago. Condon actually was in South Florida to meet with Dolphins officials. Miami's also made overtures toward Vernon Gholston but little other progress has been mentioned.

Meanwhile, with Jake Long off the board, the St. Louis Rams are a lock to go with defense at No. 2 and, according to the same league source, the camp of Virginia defensive end Chris Long is very confident that's where he'll be headed.


From their blog; http://blogs.nbcsports.com/home/
Ebenezer
04-21-2008, 03:33 PM
I could live with both of those moves. Miami gets a great OT but it will take some time to put talent around him. St. Louis lands Long and for all intents and purposes he disappears - almost to never really trouble the Bills.
Mitchy moo
04-21-2008, 03:34 PM
Pick # 1 - Long

Pick # 2 - Long
DraftBoy
04-21-2008, 03:34 PM
Atlanta will follow with Dorsey, I can almost guarantee you that
Mitchy moo
04-21-2008, 03:34 PM
I could live with both of those moves. Miami gets a great OT but it will take some time to put talent around him. St. Louis lands Long and for all intents and purposes he disappears - almost to never really trouble the Bills.

Except this season.:candle:
superbills
04-21-2008, 03:38 PM
Atlanta is on the clock :bored:
Mike13
04-21-2008, 03:54 PM
I would love to see J. Long in a Miami Uni.
Gunzlingr
04-21-2008, 04:07 PM
Sounds like a longshot.
BuffaloBillsStampede
04-21-2008, 04:10 PM
I would much rather the fish take Jake than Chris. I personally think Jake will be average to a little above average in the NFL.
PECKERWOOD
04-21-2008, 04:11 PM
Well they won't have to wait "long" on draft day!
coastal
04-21-2008, 04:14 PM
Long Duck Dong.
Mitchy moo
04-21-2008, 04:21 PM
Long Duck Dong.

Dong, where is our automobile??
coastal
04-21-2008, 04:26 PM
Lake... big lake!
feelthepain
04-21-2008, 04:45 PM
I would much rather the fish take Jake than Chris. I personally think Jake will be average to a little above average in the NFL.
And so it begins, the annual "no matter who Miami takes, they'll never amount to much!" Oh, but I'm sure the 11th pick in the draft will be an instant superstar who's value is immeasurable. Bill fans are sp predictable.

Derrick Dockery= Superstar
Labgston Walker=Superstar

Jake Long= a little above avg at best.

Go figure.
Mitchy moo
04-21-2008, 04:49 PM
And so it begins, the annual "no matter who Miami takes, they'll never amount to much!" Oh, but I'm sure the 11th pick in the draft will be an instant superstar who's value is immeasurable. Bill fans are sp predictable.

Derrick Dockery= Superstar
Labgston Walker=Superstar

Jake Long= a little above avg at best.

Go figure.

Long will be a good one, it's just the position he is moving into is not a walk on and rule type deal. It takes a few years to get good and having support around you makes you look that much better. Miami is basically starting over, so I would expect it to take a longer time to turn it around.
FlyingDutchman
04-21-2008, 05:18 PM
And so it begins, the annual "no matter who Miami takes, they'll never amount to much!" Oh, but I'm sure the 11th pick in the draft will be an instant superstar who's value is immeasurable. Bill fans are sp predictable.

Derrick Dockery= Superstar
Labgston Walker=Superstar

Jake Long= a little above avg at best.

Go figure.

wow dude, you really took what he said and ran with it. Jesus calm down, all he said was that in his opinion he doesnt think Jake will be all that so he hopes Miami takes him. A little sensative are we?
SquishDaFish
04-21-2008, 05:18 PM
FTP stfu already. Go cry on the phins board.
FlyingDutchman
04-21-2008, 05:19 PM
Personally I think Chris is the best player in the draft, but Jake is the safest. At #1, id go with safe.
LtFinFan66
04-21-2008, 05:27 PM
All a ruse
patmoran2006
04-21-2008, 05:40 PM
Long will be a good one, it's just the position he is moving into is not a walk on and rule type deal. It takes a few years to get good and having support around you makes you look that much better. Miami is basically starting over, so I would expect it to take a longer time to turn it around.
I heard that last year when Cleveland took Joe Thomas third overall.
patmoran2006
04-21-2008, 05:42 PM
Personally I think Chris is the best player in the draft, but Jake is the safest. At #1, id go with safe.
I think Matt Ryan is the best player in the draft (laugh now) followed by McFadden...

I think that Brandon Albert is by far the "safest" player in the draft.. His price tag due to draft position will be bar less than Jake Long; and he'll good on the line whether he plays guard or tackle.
YardRat
04-21-2008, 06:19 PM
Chris Long = Mike Mamula. I'd rather the Dolphins take Howie's kid than Jake...Chris will bust, IMO, and Jake could be an anchor.
SeatownBillsFan21
04-21-2008, 07:22 PM
Fine by me
Mitchy moo
04-21-2008, 08:12 PM
Fine by me

Nice!! :respect:
Captain Obvious
04-21-2008, 09:09 PM
Dong, where is our automobile??

"No more yanky my wanky!!! The donger need food!!!"
Dr. Lecter
04-21-2008, 09:51 PM
Jake Long is a good pick for the rotten Fish.
!Papacrunk!
04-21-2008, 10:47 PM
some people are saying that the Jake Long stuff is just a ruse and Gholston is the true target and maybe at less money
Devin
04-21-2008, 11:41 PM
Jake Long is a fantastic pick for the Fins. IMO the best choice at thier spot and current position.

Just a great talent at the OT spot and a guy who will anchor that line for the next decade.

Chris Long is a fantastic fit in St. Louis imo, he and Carriker are going to make a fantastic tandem on that DL.

2 picks that make a great deal of sense imo.
DraftBoy
04-22-2008, 08:24 AM
Dorsey makes sense in Atlanta too.
Bill Cody
04-22-2008, 11:10 AM
Dorsey makes sense in Atlanta too.

They have no QB. Ryan will be the Falcon's pick.
DraftBoy
04-22-2008, 11:14 AM
They have no QB. Ryan will be the Falcon's pick.

No I dont think so...
Michael82
04-22-2008, 11:36 AM
Jake Long is a fantastic pick for the Fins. IMO the best choice at thier spot and current position.

Just a great talent at the OT spot and a guy who will anchor that line for the next decade.

Chris Long is a fantastic fit in St. Louis imo, he and Carriker are going to make a fantastic tandem on that DL.

2 picks that make a great deal of sense imo.
If you say fantastic one more time, I going to smack you. :snicker:
Dr. Lecter
04-22-2008, 11:39 AM
I would pay money to see Mike smack Devin.
Michael82
04-22-2008, 11:54 AM
I would pay money to see Mike smack Devin.
how much? And where can I smack him?
DraftBoy
04-22-2008, 12:06 PM
I would pay money to see Mike smack Devin.

I would put money on Devin to beat Mikey within an inch of his life, if Mikey smacks him.
Dr. Lecter
04-22-2008, 12:08 PM
I would put money on Devin to beat Mikey within an inch of his life, if Mikey smacks him.

That was kinda the point.........
DraftBoy
04-22-2008, 12:11 PM
That was kinda the point.........

I know Im just kinda curious what kind of odds Fat Tony would give...
Michael82
04-22-2008, 12:13 PM
That was kinda the point.........
DraftBoy is a little slow. :(
Dr. Lecter
04-22-2008, 12:14 PM
Well, I was going to talk about Mike being beat senseless, but that bridge was crossed long ago.

I think the odds of a beating are quite high.
Michael82
04-22-2008, 12:16 PM
Well, I was going to talk about Mike being beat senseless, but that bridge was crossed long ago.

I think the odds of a beating are quite high.
wow, if you think I'm senseless...what would you be? brain dead? Remember what you always tell me....glass house baby. Watch out for yours. :up: