Recap of Mid-Late Round Picks from 2003

BrudLee · 03-01-2004, 09:19 PM

Let's re-examine Ramseyfan's original list.
3rd rounder
WR Kelly Washington – Looks to be a solid, speedy #2 wideout in Cincy
TE Jason Witten – Will be a fantastic TE by his 2nd or 3rd season in Dallas
RB Musa Smith – Looks like a decent backup to Jamal Lewis
G Derrick Dockery – Could be a dominating lineman here in D.C.
CB Ricky Manning Jr. – Had a fantastic rookie season
RB Justin Fargas – Looked impressive in spot duty last season in Oakland
QB Chris Simms – Isn’t his father, but should be a good QB nonetheless

4th rounder
RB Quentin Griffin – Looked good when Portis went down last season
RB Lee Suggs – Looked very good in Green’s absence in Cleveland
DT Dan Klecko – I think all I need to say is wow.
CB Asante Samuel – Had a very good rookie season in New England
RB Dominic Davis – Became the tailback Houston needed so bad
RB Onterrio Smith – Played some good back-up duty in Minnesota
WR Brandon Lloyd – Made some monster circus catches in San Fran
CB Dennis Weathersby – Was a 1st or 2nd rounder before being shot

5th round
C Dan Koppen – Played awesome for the Pats at center.

6th round
Drew Henson – Don’t know what this will yield, but perhaps a 3rd rounder this draft?

I saw two full-time starters on that list, and one of them was a Redskin. I'd also argue that Ricky Manning Jr. didn't have a great year - he had a FANTASTIC playoffs, but was a nickel back who cracked the starting lineup not because of his skill, but the #2 CB's ineptitude. I don't disagree that we need to draft players that can fill our roster, but I don't think we need to exaggerate the performance of any recent draftees to make the point.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-01-2004, 09:26 PM

I stand by my list. Did I mean to say that those guys were like Champ Bailey, Randy Moss, Jon Jansen, etc.? No, not by any means. What I meant to note was that ALL of those guys were very good picks and great values deep into the draft. The point being - mid-to-late picks are really worth something. They give you depth at a bargain price (or washouts at a cheap price).

SkinsRock · 03-02-2004, 12:08 PM

I've said it many times before, but I think coaching has a lot to do with mid to late round picks fulfilling and increasing their potential. That is what we have lacked for the past few years, but that is no longer a problem.

03-01-2004, 09:19 PM	#1
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Let's re-examine Ramseyfan's original list. 3rd rounder WR Kelly Washington – Looks to be a solid, speedy #2 wideout in Cincy TE Jason Witten – Will be a fantastic TE by his 2nd or 3rd season in Dallas RB Musa Smith – Looks like a decent backup to Jamal Lewis G Derrick Dockery – Could be a dominating lineman here in D.C. CB Ricky Manning Jr. – Had a fantastic rookie season RB Justin Fargas – Looked impressive in spot duty last season in Oakland QB Chris Simms – Isn’t his father, but should be a good QB nonetheless 4th rounder RB Quentin Griffin – Looked good when Portis went down last season RB Lee Suggs – Looked very good in Green’s absence in Cleveland DT Dan Klecko – I think all I need to say is wow. CB Asante Samuel – Had a very good rookie season in New England RB Dominic Davis – Became the tailback Houston needed so bad RB Onterrio Smith – Played some good back-up duty in Minnesota WR Brandon Lloyd – Made some monster circus catches in San Fran CB Dennis Weathersby – Was a 1st or 2nd rounder before being shot 5th round C Dan Koppen – Played awesome for the Pats at center. 6th round Drew Henson – Don’t know what this will yield, but perhaps a 3rd rounder this draft? I saw two full-time starters on that list, and one of them was a Redskin. I'd also argue that Ricky Manning Jr. didn't have a great year - he had a FANTASTIC playoffs, but was a nickel back who cracked the starting lineup not because of his skill, but the #2 CB's ineptitude. I don't disagree that we need to draft players that can fill our roster, but I don't think we need to exaggerate the performance of any recent draftees to make the point. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

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03-01-2004, 09:26 PM	#2
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 8,317	I stand by my list. Did I mean to say that those guys were like Champ Bailey, Randy Moss, Jon Jansen, etc.? No, not by any means. What I meant to note was that ALL of those guys were very good picks and great values deep into the draft. The point being - mid-to-late picks are really worth something. They give you depth at a bargain price (or washouts at a cheap price).

03-02-2004, 12:08 PM	#3
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 56 Posts: 907	I've said it many times before, but I think coaching has a lot to do with mid to late round picks fulfilling and increasing their potential. That is what we have lacked for the past few years, but that is no longer a problem.

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