Redskins Release Brandon Lloyd

[mooby]

Who did SF take with those picks? Either way w/e, as the saying goes, cut our losses and move on. I'm pretty sure he'll go somewhere else and become a successfull young rapper, it sounds like he's committed to what he loves.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by mooby

Who did SF take with those picks? Either way w/e, as the saying goes, cut our losses and move on. I'm pretty sure he'll go somewhere else and become a successfull young rapper, it sounds like he's committed to what he loves.

Late 3rd round 2006 - Brandon Williams from Wisconisn who still hasn't caught a pass in the NFL. They then took Jay Moore from Nebraska who wne ton IR last year.

However the thing is our front office does a great job of picking players in the draft, especially in the later rounds. In my opinion those two picks could have produced a starter and a role player.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Late 3rd round 2006 - Brandon Williams from Wisconisn who still hasn't caught a pass in the NFL. They then took Jay Moore from Nebraska who wne ton IR last year.

However the thing is our front office does a great job of picking players in the draft, especially in the later rounds. In my opinion those two picks could have produced a starter and a role player.

Between Lloyd, Archuletta and Ducket, we probably lost a chance at a SuperBowl, last year. With the cap space it cost us and a total of two 3rd and two 4th round picks. I also agree with you, our front office does great with draft choices.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Between Lloyd, Archuletta and Ducket, we probably lost a chance at a SuperBowl, last year. With the cap space it cost us and a total of two 3rd and two 4th round picks. I also agree with you, our front office does great with draft choices.

Wow...that is a rosey view on last year. I think we were further away from the SB than that.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Wow...that is a rosey view on last year. I think we were further away from the SB than that.

Last year, yeah. Back in 2006 though, we had Clinton Portis in the prime of his career, a quarterback who was having a better statistical year than the prior year, and if the picks had been used on defensive depth, we probably wouldn't have stunk so bad on defense that year after a few injuries.

There's no reason to think we couldn't have improved on 2005 without those stupid signings. Because we failed, we started over at midseason, and 2007 became somewhat of a rebuilding year--instead of the decline year it would have been if we had been great in 2006. I mean, if we went to the NFC championship after winning the division in 2006, then an injury riddled year in which we won 9 games and got beat in the first round would have been considered a failure, but considering just how worse off those signings made us, I think we were all happy to see the team get back on track for 2007.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Between Lloyd, Archuletta and Ducket, we probably lost a chance at a SuperBowl, last year.

Pretty much. Though I would argue if we had drafted depth at key positions instead of signing those fools, we would have been SB bound in 2006.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Late 3rd round 2006 - Brandon Williams from Wisconisn who still hasn't caught a pass in the NFL. They then took Jay Moore from Nebraska who wne ton IR last year.

However the thing is our front office does a great job of picking players in the draft, especially in the later rounds. In my opinion those two picks could have produced a starter and a role player.

They also used the money they would have spent to re-sign Lloyd on Antonio Bryant. Brandon Lloyd had more receptions than Bryant in 2007

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They also used the money they would have spent to re-sign Lloyd on Antonio Bryant. Brandon Lloyd had more receptions than Bryant in 2007

The 49er's :shakes head: They've drafted a lot of good players, but when you have sub-par play at the QB and WR position you can't really do much. I'm personally hoping that Shaun Hill does well there, but then again Alex Smith is a good guy and I'm sad to see him struggle as much as he has.

Unfortunatly Smith is becoming the poster child for the "you don't need to draft a QB just because you have a top 5 pick" sentiment" In my opinion he should have droped to the later part of the first round and been given a chance to learn.

So what have we learned today kids? Everyone involved in the Brandon Lloyd trade got screwed.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The 49er's :shakes head: They've drafted a lot of good players, but when you have sub-par play at the QB and WR position you can't really do much. I'm personally hoping that Shaun Hill does well there, but then again Alex Smith is a good guy and I'm sad to see him struggle as much as he has.

Unfortunatly Smith is becoming the poster child for the "you don't need to draft a QB just because you have a top 5 pick" sentiment" In my opinion he should have droped to the later part of the first round and been given a chance to learn.

So what have we learned today kid? Everyone involved in the Brandon Lloiyd trade got screwed.

Smith could have really used another year in college. He's got a great football mind, and I expect him to exceed his projection, though exceeding that projection in itself really shouldn't be that hard.

Smith should get the chance to do it though. I see the Niners winning 6-8 games behind the strength of their defense this year. They had a really, really shitty year, but they aren't void of talent like they were back in 2005.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Late 3rd round 2006 - Brandon Williams from Wisconisn who still hasn't caught a pass in the NFL. They then took Jay Moore from Nebraska who wne ton IR last year.

However the thing is our front office does a great job of picking players in the draft, especially in the later rounds. In my opinion those two picks could have produced a starter and a role player.

I just went back to look at who was available in the 2006 draft, just for kicks, and you want to see a real kick in the groin? Check this out:

119Denver (from Washington)Brandon MarshallWide receiverUCF

So Denver got Brandon Marshall with one of our picks. You know, the same Brandon Marshall that had 102 receptions for 1,325 yards and 7 tds last year. That 6-4 230 lbs. guy who is the reason the Broncos can trade Javon Walker without giving it a second thought. Another thing to keep in mind when we start getting too cavalier about trading away picks ....

YouTube - Brandon Marshall highlights

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

I just went back to look at who was available in the 2006 draft, just for kicks, and you want to see a real kick in the groin? Check this out:

119Denver (from Washington)Brandon MarshallWide receiverUCF

So Denver got Brandon Marshall with one of our picks. You know, the same Brandon Marshall that had 102 receptions for 1,325 yards and 7 tds last year. That 6-4 230 lbs. guy who is the reason the Broncos can trade Javon Walker without giving it a second thought. Another thing to keep in mind when we start getting too cavalier about trading away picks ....

YouTube - Brandon Marshall highlights

To be fair, I believe that pick was sent to Denver in the deal that brought us the pick that we used on Campbell the year before.