Around The League: Whose Draft Was Most Impressive?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah, the more I think about it, Philly killed it. McNabb openly asked for more weapons. The team then goes and gets a pro-bowl LT, another playmaking WR/return guy in Maclin to go with Curtis, Brown, and Jackson; Ingram is a freak, and Macho Harris is nasty. Plus they gave up 2 5ths to land a starting caliber CB in Hobbs.

They now go 4 deep at WR, 2 nice TE's, great return guys, and two home run hitters at RB with McCoy and Westbrook. Did I mention their D was 3rd overall last year? They're loaded and the team to beat in the division IMO.

SFREDSKINS is going to challenge you on that one and say it's the Giants. LOL. On a related note, I'm sure Philly fans hope that McNabb stays healthy, otherwise all of these pick ups will be for nothing. He did stay healthy all of last season though.

[Ruhskins]

This is interesting (from John Clayton), even the mighty Darth Hoody makes a questionable pick in the draft. Good thing our FO didn't do this, otherwise this website would have crashed with the rants:

4. The Patriots' third-round selection of North Carolina wide receiver Brandon Tate was one of the most interesting picks on the second day of the draft. Tate grades out highly for his receiving ability, but he carries some baggage. There have been published reports of a positive marijuana test, and he is coming off surgery for torn knee ligaments. Expect him to spend the season on the physically unable to perform list or as an inactive player on the 53-man roster. Because Randy Moss and Joey Galloway are getting older, Tate could be an interesting developmental player. At his news conference, Tate was apologetic about past mistakes.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This is interesting (from John Clayton), even the mighty Darth Hoody makes a questionable pick in the draft. Good thing our FO didn't do this, otherwise this website would have crashed with the rants:

Why does Darth Hoody wear a coat and tie at the draft but a hoody everywhere else?

[The Goat]

The iggles are extremely good at integrating/developing young talent quickly and efficiently. It makes me extremely envious...we should kidnap their WR coach and hold him hostage until our WR corp gets its shit together LOL.

...Philly and NY helped themselves big in this draft. Gonna be very tough to beat but we seem to have Philly's number lately and we did add plenty of talent since last year. It's really all about the offense though cuz our d will be effing off the hook. If we're not #1 or #2 overall on d I'll be surprised and disappointed. But the offense has to 1)stay healthy 2) be more dynamic 3) be consistent 4) teach our WR to run-routes and catch the ball 5) stay healthy 6) stay healthy

[Superman13732]

I have to say, simply for the first round alone, the Lions made a very good double play with Stafford and Pettigew. A TE is a QB's safety valve, if they can adress thier needs at OL and RB they have a really solid team offense all of a sudden. The defense however....

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Superman13732

I have to say, simply for the first round alone, the Lions made a very good double play with Stafford and Pettigew. A TE is a QB's safety valve, if they can adress thier needs at OL and RB they have a really solid team offense all of a sudden. The defense however....

Maybe they should've addressed that with their second 1st round pick.

[dmek25]

i think its funny that that the same people that are lauding the eagles draft are the same people that say we need a tall receiver. do the eagles have a receiver taller then 6 foot?

[johno]

Philly and Cincy. Effing Philly. They are going to be really good this year.

On the other side of the coin, what about the Cowboys draft? Not much going on there.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by johno

On the other side of the coin, what about the Cowboys draft? Not much going on there.

A kicker in the 5th? Gotta wonder about that logic.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

A kicker in the 5th? Gotta wonder about that logic.

And it's not like Folk is a slouch either, so that made no sense.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And it's not like Folk is a slouch either, so that made no sense.

Yeah Dallas really had an odd draft.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah Dallas really had an odd draft.

I don't think it's a stretch to say they regressed this season on the field. Say what you want about addition by subtraction with T.O. but it's hard to replace 1,000 yds and 10 TD. They're relying a whole lot in the secondary on the development of the kid from S. Florida (Phillips?) at CB and a 5th rounder from last year (Scandrick) and did nothing to get younger on the OL. I think the 'Boys are staring 8-8 squarely in the face.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

A kicker in the 5th? Gotta wonder about that logic.

Yeah, it's almost like drafting a punter in the 6th... oh wait...

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah, it's almost like drafting a punter in the 6th... oh wait...

Except we didn't have a good punter when we did that. They basically just totally wasted a pick. They may as well have drafted me.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Except we didn't have a good punter when we did that. They basically just totally wasted a pick. They may as well have drafted me.

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Well at least we had the need for one. Dallas doesn't need a new kicker. At least not bad enough to justify using a 5th rounder.

I know, I know, I just like to poke fun at the Durant Brooks pick.

Dallas had a head scratching draft, and a big part of it was a function of how much they overpaid for Roy Williams. That LB they got with their first pick could be alright, but apparently he's more of a workout guy than a football player.