Last year's draft grades
by DoofusOfErasmus on Apr 27, 2009 10:55 AM CDT
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PrintWe 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:
One of the comments left by a reader linked to Prisco's 2008 draft grades:
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 Johnson. The 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 is how I pick stocks
Whats wqrong with that?
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."
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..
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
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.
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
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