2008 NFL DRAFT LIVE THREAD

http://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker#tab:dt-by-round ^

[mainepatsfan]

It looks like they’re going to get their choice from some pretty good defensive players.

[Alberta's Child]

Your point is valid, but keep in mind that the principles of free-market economics are completely incompatible with any business that involves competitive sports.

The best football players coming out of college are denied the right that is accorded their fellow collegians who are coming out as engineers, computer scientists, chemists, etc., etc.: the right to freely choose their employer and place of employment.

Right. If engineers, computer scientists, chemists, etc. worked in businesses where people paid to watch them compete against each other, then THEY wouldn't be free to choose their employer and place of employment, either.

[scott says]

Yea, some pretty good DBs that can be had in the 2nd round-—grab an impact LB first—then 2 DBs—then nother LB. You can never go wrong with a quality OL too.

[AGreatPer]

First two out of three from the ACC.

[mainepatsfan]

Some folks complained about Mankins back in 05. Turned out to be a pretty solid selection.

[mainepatsfan]

And Al Davis goes for the sexy pick.

[scott says]

DMac to the Raiders! Good—Jets lose out! Yeah!

[mainepatsfan]

I’m really intrigued with this KC pick. Dorsey?

[scott says]

Dorsey to KC or trade out??

[mainepatsfan]

I think he’s too good for the Chiefs to pass on.

[scott says]

I would. Lets see what the Jets do-
Do the Pats get Gholston or trade out?

[GOP_Raider]

Darren McFadden, WELCOME TO THE OAKLAND RAIDERS

[mainepatsfan]

If Gholston gets to us. I’ve come to really hate those Under Armor commercials.

[mainepatsfan]

I’m going to go out on a limb and predict he’ll lead all rookies in jersey sales this year.

[scott says]

Take him if he is there or trade out—get another pick- get Rivers or Mayo-—simple.

[mainepatsfan]

Looks like Dorsey is either going to be a Chief or a Saint.

[BJClinton]

And Al Davis goes for the sexy pick.

Just what the Raiders needed, a 4th running back.

[Eccl 10:2]

"The NFL draft - as are all sports “drafts” - has become so institutionalized that many (even many “conservatives”) do not realize that it flagrantly violates the most basic principles of free market economics. The best football players coming out of college are denied the right that is accorded their fellow collegians who are coming out as engineers, computer scientists, chemists, etc., etc.: the right to freely choose their employer and place of employment."

The subject of much debate and litigation, indeed.

The legal framework here, as I recall, is that sports leagues occupy a singular place in the business world. They are at once a group of competing entities (teams), and, of necessity, a legal monopoly (the league).

The draft is deemed a necessity of the league to thrive, hence it has been upheld by the courts until now.

[mainepatsfan]

Smart move by the Chiefs. Now they can begin to stop the run.

[scott says]

Chiefs are set to make some serious moves today—
What will the Jets do? Gholston is the consensus pick—
I hope the Pats trade out and get at least a 2nd rounder or 2 3rd rounders——