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Last year's draft grades

We all know that it's pointless to judge a draft the day after, yet the "experts" do so, as Pete Prisco writes, because fans love to read them:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11680126

 

One of the comments left by a reader linked to Prisco's 2008 draft grades:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/10802077

This should further drive home the point that anything we read about the Titans' draft picks today doesn't amount to squat.  A few bits and pieces of last year's profound prognostications from Prisco.  Be sure to check out the caption under Crazy Legs' photo.

Titans


best pick: Lavelle Hawkins.  He knows how to get open.

[Note by DoofusOfErasmus, 04/27/09 11:54 AM EDT ]
Yeah, he was so open that he caught 7 passes for 68 yards.

most questionable pick: Chris JohnsonThe Titans had more pressing needs.

 

Enough said.  But take a look at these:

 

Ravens

Questionable move: Trading up to get quarterback Joe Flacco. They probably could have stayed at 26 and still landed him. Plus, Brian Brohm and Chad Henne were better options.

 

Overall grade: C. They reached for Flacco and I didn't really like the pick of Ray Rice in the second round.

 

Falcons

Questionable move: Taking Matt Ryan third overall. If Dorsey goes on to be a star and Ryan isn't the franchise passer they expect, look out.

 

Overall grade: B. I wouldn't have selected Ryan third overall, but they needed a passer. I get it. The rest of the draft was very good.

 

It's like picking stocks by having monkeys throw darts.

 

 

 

 

 

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That Ravens write-up is classic.

He puts down the two best moves they made as the reason he gives them a C.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Apr 27, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions  

Yup.

That one really did make me laugh.

by DoofusOfErasmus on Apr 27, 2009 11:47 AM CDT reply actions  

Ha,

Questionable move: Taking Kenny Britt with their first pick. I know he runs better than Brian Robiskie, but I would have taken Robiskie.

~Well that’s a really good point about Robiskie! He must be better..

by RhiNo6705 on Apr 27, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm insanely excited to see what Britt can do

He’s big, fast, powerful, and has decent hands. I think he can be very good in our offense

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Apr 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

I

second that! Same for Cook :)

by RhiNo6705 on Apr 27, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dare I say the Titans have offensive weapons?

When was the last time this team had weapons plural?

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Apr 27, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know just think about it

We have the fastest RB in the NFL in the backfield, Justin Gage as the possesion reciever and Kenny Britt as the physical burner on the outsides, Nate Washington playing the slot on one side, and Scaife or Cook in the other slot. We suddenly have people to throw the ball to!!!!

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Apr 27, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't jinx it, Jimmy.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Apr 28, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

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