Crunked
04-30-2006, 10:16 AM
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/2006_Draft_cl.gif Typically success in the draft is measured in years not hours. Do you think that would stop PSH from reviewing day one activities and passing judgement on their success or failure, no way! We will be disecting the draft round by round and pick by pick. Giving the untethered skinny on what your club did right or wrong. lets dive in to the draft activities and see what kind of things we learn.
The Winners
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/housty_70692.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=635&c=39)
Mario Williams De N.Carolina State
Demeco Ryans LB Alabama
Charles Spencer OT Pittsburgh
Eric Winston OT Miami (FL)
Analysis:
Some will argue that they missed their opportunity by not taking Bush. Although Bush could concievably be the second coming, the Texans filled a huge need which will ultimately prove to be more fruitful than taking Reggie Bush (at least for them). They also topped that brash move off with acquiring a much needed LB and (Gasp!) Offensive line help. Well done Texans!
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/philadelphy_780825.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=871&c=58)
Broderick Bunkley DT Fla. St.
Winston Justice T USC
Chris Gocong DL Cal Poly
Analysis:
Bunkley and Justice both fell like Manna from heaven into Andy Reids chubby lap. Eagles fans have to be excited, by strategy or by luck either way you want to peg it, so far so VERY good for the Eagles.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/sf49_496048.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=728&c=46)
Vernon Davis TE Maryland
Manny Lawson DE N.C. State
Brandon Williams WR Wisconsin
Analysis:
If you are a niners fan you have to be geeked, their best draft in the last few years by far, potentially three first day starters in three picks, that is batting 1000 sit back and smile you wont be picking so high next year.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/brns_200130.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1070&c=27)
Kamerion Wimbley LB Fla. St.
D'Qwell Jackson LB Maryland
Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma
Analysis:
The Browns add to a fabulous free agency with an equally fabulous draft, Wilson would be the only caviot to that scenario, but at 3rd round who cares, instant contenders with their off season moves, you gotta be happy if you are a dawg.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nwegly_693124.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=496&c=20)
Laurence Maroney RB Minnesota
Chad Jackson WR Florida
David Thomas TE Texas
Analysis:
Great Pick in Maroney, right talent at the right time for the right team (told you the Colts wouldn't get him). Jackson, stealing candy from a baby type draft steal great job by the Pats. Dave Thomas , Wendy's founder and TE...good value at a 3rd rounder, they can only go down from here.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/gnby_421319.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1170&c=55)
A.J. Hawk LB Ohio State
Darryn Colledge T Boise St.
Greg Jennings WR W. Michigan
Abdul Hodge LB Iowa
Jason Spitz OL Louisville
Analysis:
Hawk, a no brainer pick points only for common sense there, Colledge and Jennings are both a bit of a stretch at their slots but Hodge was a great value pick so they gain from that> Spitz, well he is just about right, not spectacular, not too shabby either, they needed a lot and they got it, makes them winners.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/norly_350371.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=895&c=50)
Reggie Bush RB USC
Roman Harper S Alabama
Analysis:
Come on they got Reggie Bush, winners by default. More importantly Harper is an all around athelte, he flew under the main stream media radar, but he has skills, they didn't have a third rounder but they made the most of their two picks.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/DET_478702.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1109&c=52)
Ernie Sims LB Fla. St.
Daniel Bullocks S Nebraska
Brian Calhoun RB Wisconsin
Analysis:
These are the low end winners, they are an average day two away from finishing on the fence. The upside is so far there have been no WR taken, although Calhoun was a head scratching choice at RB, do they need a RB???
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/STL_996477.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1767&c=45)
Tye Hill DB Clemson
Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado
Claude Wroten DT LSU
Jon Alston LB Stanford
Dominique Byrd TE USC
Analysis:
Hill, Klop and Wroten all solid picks, from there on out its depth and development. Someone did their homework in the Rams war room, good for them.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/oaky_655871.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1191&c=43)
Michael Huff S Texas
Thomas Howard LB UTEP
Paul McQuistan OT Weber St.
Analysis:
Paul McWho? well never the less Howard and Huff are solid acquisitions, lets see what these guys do with day two.
The Losers
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/indy_881309.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=922&c=36)
Joseph Addai RB LSU
Tim Jennings DB Georgia
Freddie Keiaho LB San Diego State
Analysis:
Addai, may prove to be a sound replacement for Edge over time, personally I think he runs too high, and will be like the rock-em sock-em robots of my youth continually getting his "block knocked off". Jennings an early day two prospect was snatched by the Colts in the 2nd round, that is my knock on picking him, not that he was a bad choice, just that he was chosen way too early....after all do the Colts need another sub 6' defender on the field? We are like the all chihuahua defense, the ankle biters of the south. Lastly Freddie, Keiaho, thank GOD he was red shirted as a freshman, so he could finally win a starting spot as a senior. SD State is a defensive powerhouse ya know (wink,wink) anyway great second day player to take a chance with....we wasted a 3rd rounder on him. Too early, too often is what makes this a bad draft for the Colts.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/daly_447464.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1165&c=59)
Bobby Carpenter LB Ohio State
Anthony Fasano TE Notre Dame
Jason Hatcher DE Grambling State
Analysis:
Carpenter, good talent, taken too high and do they need him??? Well you can argue that they needed more LB talent, its just too stinking high for what he brings to the table, Fasano, well his knock he carries the ball away from his body, and even in college that led to the label of "fumblitis". Hatcher, his knock is he plays too upright, that will earn him a turf chair in the NFL. Parcells reached on day one, shame on you Bill.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/mia_45478.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=487&c=21)
Jason Allen S Tennessee
Derek Hagan WR Arizona St.
Analysis:
There is no glaring "OH MY GOD!" issues with what the Dolphins did, Jason Allen first round talent with a question mark about his injured hip, that is a risk. Derek Hagan, had trouble catching a ball and reading a zone for the pockets in the senior bowl, besides I would not list WR as the Fins biggest need, not by a long shot. two picks, questionable selections, I have seen my first chink in Sabans armour.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/atlnty_644668.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=877&c=49)
Jimmy Williams DB Virginia Tech
Jerious Norwood RB Miss. St.
Analysis:
One of the poorer day one players, the knock on Williams is Consistency, and work ethic with some off field question marks, all red flags to everyone but the Falcons. Norwood, good value but un-needed to a squad with Dunn and Duckett already wrestling for playing time. Poor draft for the Falcons to this point.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/chargy_498413.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=851&c=41)
Antonio Cromartie DB Fla. St.
Marcus McNeil OT Auburn
Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson
Analysis:
Good picks for a SB winner but at the mid point of the rounds? No they over stepped over risked over stated their picks, too much too soon for too little, Cromartie was injured, hero or goat talent level, you dont take that kind of player with #19. McNeil and Whitehurst serviceable but unspectular for where they were picked, the Chargers are slipping.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/washy_367103.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=531&c=56)
Roger McIntosch LB Miami
Analysis:
I hate to just talk about one guy, but the Skins don't really think talent comes from the draft, its a commodity you buy in Free Agency, look its proven time and time again buying a team wins, Champi........wait, it has NEVER won anything! New England, Pittsburgh, Seattle, the Colts, Jax, Green Bay, etc etc all build from the draft and I could go on, when is this madness going to end in Washington? YOU GUYS NEED to establish a developmental program to draft wisely and build from within. Biggest loser again this year in the draft.
The Fence Stradlers
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/ttns_5905.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=811&c=38)
Vince Young QB Texas
LenDale White RB USC
Analysis:
The first mistake of the draft was made by the Titans, why on earth would anyone consider the GM making the number 3 pick in the draft a good thing? Matt Leinert was clearly the most logical choice here, and reportedly the coaching staff's first choice. They did redeem themselves in some respects with the addition of White in the second round. Day two will make or break their 2006 draft.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/pity_498731.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=858&c=25)
Santonio Holmes WR Ohio St.
Anthony Smith S Syracuse
Willie Reid WR Fla.St.
Analysis:
They haven't really lost anything and haven't really added anything spectacular an average draft all the way around so far.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/miny_72183.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1183&c=54)
Chad Greenway LB Iowa
Cedric Griffin DB Texas
Ryan Cook C New Mexico
Tarvaris Jackson QB Alabama St.
Analysis:
All value picks for the spot in which they were chosen, Childress walks away from his first draft looking sound if not conservative, Jackson was a reach at the end of round 2 but seeing as though they don't pick again until middle 4th they were forced to act on their assessment of his skills or risk losing out on him altogether.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/bal_865605.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=906&c=26)
Haloti Ngata DT Oregon
Chris Chester OL Oklahoma
David Pittman DB Northwestern St.
Analysis:
From the Goose to a Duck, Ngata wont penetrate, he isnt strong enough or quick enough to rush the passer, he is however a blocker eating machine, too high for anyone BUT The Ravens. If Ray, ray isnt free to roam now he should retire, Chester and Pittman are eh so what picks, these guys are going to need to step up day two activities or join my Colts in the loser bracket.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/cary_546919.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1206&c=51)
DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis
Richard Marshall CB Fresno St.
James Anderson LB Virginia Tech.
Rashad Butler OT Miami
Analysis:
Williams was a good selection, after that really no surprises here, depth and development stretching a little on a couple but not reaching on any, a so-so day which ain't bad in an NFL draft brother.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nyjety_924147.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=505&c=22)
D'Brickashaw Ferguson T Virginia
Nick Mangold C Ohio State
Kellen Clemens QB Oregon
Anthony Schlegal ILB Ohio State
Eric Smith S Michigan State
Analysis:
Look this list could fall into winners, losers or fence stradlers depending on your point of view. There is a lot of potential there, lets see if it becomes reality. I personally don't like the number four pick going for an offensive lineman, but Fergy's good......just seems a steep price to pay for a tackle.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nygianty_785949.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1194&c=57)
Mathias Kiwanuka DE Boston College
Sinorice Moss WR Miami
Gerris Wilkinson LB Georgia Tech
Analysis:
Mathias, smallish, needs more moves, needs more strength gets washed out of plays easily, developmental stock at best, not what you want in a 1st rounder. Moss was a nice value recovery and Wilkinson, eh, about right where they have him, all in all could have been a lot better these guys are at the low end of the fence stradlers, better hope for a good day two or they will join the losers.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/seahwky_253809.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=843&c=44)
Kelly Jennings DB Miami
Darryl Tapp DE Virginia Tech.
Analysis:
They are picking 31st in each round they don't need much and they arent getting much. Whatever you do, don't consider that a bad thing.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/bufy_985885.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=514&c=23)
Donte Whitner S Ohio State
John McCargo DT N.C. State
Ashton Youbouty DB Ohio State
Analysis:
This is not a bad day one for the Bills, forced into taking Whitner about 6-8 positions higher than he was ranked, it happens they would have prefered not to have to do it, but it was do it or lose him so I can't fault that. McCargo though pegged by most to be a 2nd to 3rd rounder was quite the surprise, unless the Bills knew something the rest of us did not that was a reach. Finally Ashton made up for the second round reach as a nice value pick in round 3, all in all they have added some quality youth to their defense.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/tam_933364.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=821&c=48)
Davin Joseph G Oklahoma
Jeremy Trueblood T Boston College
Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
Analysis:
One of the strongest fence stradlers, they are just a nice day two from being winners, there is no knock on any of their selections they were all nice, they filled team needs its just not spectacular. Building an O-line from the draft is a slow multi year process and it may not be until 07 that the quality of their selections will be validated, that is what puts them on the fence.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/kansy_548403.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1126&c=42)
Tamba Hali DE Penn St.
Benard Pollard S Purdue
Brodie Croyle QB Alabama
Analysis:
All sound picks for their locales in the draft, but nothing spectacular to see here, lets hope their team as a whole can stay healthy and elevate their game.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/ARI_625179.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1768&c=47)
Matt Leinart QB USC
Taitui Lutui G USC
Leonard Pope TE Georgia
Analysis:
Matt, was a huge draft day gift sweet acquisition and makes this squad legit for the first time in modern history. Lutui is a work in progress if he can lose about 40 pounds he will be quicker and have better endurance for the pro game, right now a marginal selection, if he can tone and trim he is a diamond in the rough for Denny. Pope won't be much of an impact at first, probably should have stayed in college one more year but is another diamond in the rough potential, you could say winners on day one if you wanted, but since Lutui and Pope have to materialize I peg them as a stradler because they need O line help sooner rather than later.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/3/9/1/JAX_596_thumb.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=993&c=37)
Marcedez Lewis TE UCLA
Maurice Drew RB UCLA
Clint Engram LB Oklahoma
Analysis:
All sound picks, right guys right talent at the proper place in the draft order. Nothing spectacular but all add to the talent in Jacksonville. Fence stradlers because they are staying the course, no wild hidden gems, YET, no wtf are they thinking picks. Engram has shown spurts of brilliance, if he can be developed he has monster potential in the NFL, but until that is realized I put these guys on the draft fence.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/chic_273731.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=740&c=53)
Danieal Manning DB
Devin Hester DB Miami
Dusty Dvoracek DL Oklahoma
Analysis:
These guys did nothing spectacular with their picks, having 2nd round and beyond they saddled themselves with building for depth, which is what they have done here, one of these guys may rise from the ashes like a phoenix, but its just depth building and a so-so effort.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/CIN_701_584993.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1060&c=24)
Johnathan Joseph DB S. Carolina
Andrew Witworth OT LSU
Frostee Rucker DE USC
Analysis:
eh, a so so draft to this point day two will make or break these guys. If you are a fan don't be disappointed, but again don't pump that chest out you are sitting on the fence and a bad day two will put you in the losers bracket in a heart beat.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/deny_795589.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1095&c=40)
Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt
Tony Scheffler TE W. Michigan
Analysis:
Cutler keeps these guys from the losers bracket, but barely as they continue to ignore their defensive needs, maybe day two will change that.
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________
The Winners
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/housty_70692.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=635&c=39)
Mario Williams De N.Carolina State
Demeco Ryans LB Alabama
Charles Spencer OT Pittsburgh
Eric Winston OT Miami (FL)
Analysis:
Some will argue that they missed their opportunity by not taking Bush. Although Bush could concievably be the second coming, the Texans filled a huge need which will ultimately prove to be more fruitful than taking Reggie Bush (at least for them). They also topped that brash move off with acquiring a much needed LB and (Gasp!) Offensive line help. Well done Texans!
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/philadelphy_780825.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=871&c=58)
Broderick Bunkley DT Fla. St.
Winston Justice T USC
Chris Gocong DL Cal Poly
Analysis:
Bunkley and Justice both fell like Manna from heaven into Andy Reids chubby lap. Eagles fans have to be excited, by strategy or by luck either way you want to peg it, so far so VERY good for the Eagles.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/sf49_496048.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=728&c=46)
Vernon Davis TE Maryland
Manny Lawson DE N.C. State
Brandon Williams WR Wisconsin
Analysis:
If you are a niners fan you have to be geeked, their best draft in the last few years by far, potentially three first day starters in three picks, that is batting 1000 sit back and smile you wont be picking so high next year.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/brns_200130.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1070&c=27)
Kamerion Wimbley LB Fla. St.
D'Qwell Jackson LB Maryland
Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma
Analysis:
The Browns add to a fabulous free agency with an equally fabulous draft, Wilson would be the only caviot to that scenario, but at 3rd round who cares, instant contenders with their off season moves, you gotta be happy if you are a dawg.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nwegly_693124.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=496&c=20)
Laurence Maroney RB Minnesota
Chad Jackson WR Florida
David Thomas TE Texas
Analysis:
Great Pick in Maroney, right talent at the right time for the right team (told you the Colts wouldn't get him). Jackson, stealing candy from a baby type draft steal great job by the Pats. Dave Thomas , Wendy's founder and TE...good value at a 3rd rounder, they can only go down from here.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/gnby_421319.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1170&c=55)
A.J. Hawk LB Ohio State
Darryn Colledge T Boise St.
Greg Jennings WR W. Michigan
Abdul Hodge LB Iowa
Jason Spitz OL Louisville
Analysis:
Hawk, a no brainer pick points only for common sense there, Colledge and Jennings are both a bit of a stretch at their slots but Hodge was a great value pick so they gain from that> Spitz, well he is just about right, not spectacular, not too shabby either, they needed a lot and they got it, makes them winners.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/norly_350371.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=895&c=50)
Reggie Bush RB USC
Roman Harper S Alabama
Analysis:
Come on they got Reggie Bush, winners by default. More importantly Harper is an all around athelte, he flew under the main stream media radar, but he has skills, they didn't have a third rounder but they made the most of their two picks.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/DET_478702.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1109&c=52)
Ernie Sims LB Fla. St.
Daniel Bullocks S Nebraska
Brian Calhoun RB Wisconsin
Analysis:
These are the low end winners, they are an average day two away from finishing on the fence. The upside is so far there have been no WR taken, although Calhoun was a head scratching choice at RB, do they need a RB???
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/STL_996477.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1767&c=45)
Tye Hill DB Clemson
Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado
Claude Wroten DT LSU
Jon Alston LB Stanford
Dominique Byrd TE USC
Analysis:
Hill, Klop and Wroten all solid picks, from there on out its depth and development. Someone did their homework in the Rams war room, good for them.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/oaky_655871.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1191&c=43)
Michael Huff S Texas
Thomas Howard LB UTEP
Paul McQuistan OT Weber St.
Analysis:
Paul McWho? well never the less Howard and Huff are solid acquisitions, lets see what these guys do with day two.
The Losers
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/indy_881309.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=922&c=36)
Joseph Addai RB LSU
Tim Jennings DB Georgia
Freddie Keiaho LB San Diego State
Analysis:
Addai, may prove to be a sound replacement for Edge over time, personally I think he runs too high, and will be like the rock-em sock-em robots of my youth continually getting his "block knocked off". Jennings an early day two prospect was snatched by the Colts in the 2nd round, that is my knock on picking him, not that he was a bad choice, just that he was chosen way too early....after all do the Colts need another sub 6' defender on the field? We are like the all chihuahua defense, the ankle biters of the south. Lastly Freddie, Keiaho, thank GOD he was red shirted as a freshman, so he could finally win a starting spot as a senior. SD State is a defensive powerhouse ya know (wink,wink) anyway great second day player to take a chance with....we wasted a 3rd rounder on him. Too early, too often is what makes this a bad draft for the Colts.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/daly_447464.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1165&c=59)
Bobby Carpenter LB Ohio State
Anthony Fasano TE Notre Dame
Jason Hatcher DE Grambling State
Analysis:
Carpenter, good talent, taken too high and do they need him??? Well you can argue that they needed more LB talent, its just too stinking high for what he brings to the table, Fasano, well his knock he carries the ball away from his body, and even in college that led to the label of "fumblitis". Hatcher, his knock is he plays too upright, that will earn him a turf chair in the NFL. Parcells reached on day one, shame on you Bill.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/mia_45478.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=487&c=21)
Jason Allen S Tennessee
Derek Hagan WR Arizona St.
Analysis:
There is no glaring "OH MY GOD!" issues with what the Dolphins did, Jason Allen first round talent with a question mark about his injured hip, that is a risk. Derek Hagan, had trouble catching a ball and reading a zone for the pockets in the senior bowl, besides I would not list WR as the Fins biggest need, not by a long shot. two picks, questionable selections, I have seen my first chink in Sabans armour.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/atlnty_644668.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=877&c=49)
Jimmy Williams DB Virginia Tech
Jerious Norwood RB Miss. St.
Analysis:
One of the poorer day one players, the knock on Williams is Consistency, and work ethic with some off field question marks, all red flags to everyone but the Falcons. Norwood, good value but un-needed to a squad with Dunn and Duckett already wrestling for playing time. Poor draft for the Falcons to this point.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/chargy_498413.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=851&c=41)
Antonio Cromartie DB Fla. St.
Marcus McNeil OT Auburn
Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson
Analysis:
Good picks for a SB winner but at the mid point of the rounds? No they over stepped over risked over stated their picks, too much too soon for too little, Cromartie was injured, hero or goat talent level, you dont take that kind of player with #19. McNeil and Whitehurst serviceable but unspectular for where they were picked, the Chargers are slipping.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/washy_367103.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=531&c=56)
Roger McIntosch LB Miami
Analysis:
I hate to just talk about one guy, but the Skins don't really think talent comes from the draft, its a commodity you buy in Free Agency, look its proven time and time again buying a team wins, Champi........wait, it has NEVER won anything! New England, Pittsburgh, Seattle, the Colts, Jax, Green Bay, etc etc all build from the draft and I could go on, when is this madness going to end in Washington? YOU GUYS NEED to establish a developmental program to draft wisely and build from within. Biggest loser again this year in the draft.
The Fence Stradlers
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/ttns_5905.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=811&c=38)
Vince Young QB Texas
LenDale White RB USC
Analysis:
The first mistake of the draft was made by the Titans, why on earth would anyone consider the GM making the number 3 pick in the draft a good thing? Matt Leinert was clearly the most logical choice here, and reportedly the coaching staff's first choice. They did redeem themselves in some respects with the addition of White in the second round. Day two will make or break their 2006 draft.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/pity_498731.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=858&c=25)
Santonio Holmes WR Ohio St.
Anthony Smith S Syracuse
Willie Reid WR Fla.St.
Analysis:
They haven't really lost anything and haven't really added anything spectacular an average draft all the way around so far.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/miny_72183.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1183&c=54)
Chad Greenway LB Iowa
Cedric Griffin DB Texas
Ryan Cook C New Mexico
Tarvaris Jackson QB Alabama St.
Analysis:
All value picks for the spot in which they were chosen, Childress walks away from his first draft looking sound if not conservative, Jackson was a reach at the end of round 2 but seeing as though they don't pick again until middle 4th they were forced to act on their assessment of his skills or risk losing out on him altogether.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/bal_865605.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=906&c=26)
Haloti Ngata DT Oregon
Chris Chester OL Oklahoma
David Pittman DB Northwestern St.
Analysis:
From the Goose to a Duck, Ngata wont penetrate, he isnt strong enough or quick enough to rush the passer, he is however a blocker eating machine, too high for anyone BUT The Ravens. If Ray, ray isnt free to roam now he should retire, Chester and Pittman are eh so what picks, these guys are going to need to step up day two activities or join my Colts in the loser bracket.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/cary_546919.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1206&c=51)
DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis
Richard Marshall CB Fresno St.
James Anderson LB Virginia Tech.
Rashad Butler OT Miami
Analysis:
Williams was a good selection, after that really no surprises here, depth and development stretching a little on a couple but not reaching on any, a so-so day which ain't bad in an NFL draft brother.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nyjety_924147.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=505&c=22)
D'Brickashaw Ferguson T Virginia
Nick Mangold C Ohio State
Kellen Clemens QB Oregon
Anthony Schlegal ILB Ohio State
Eric Smith S Michigan State
Analysis:
Look this list could fall into winners, losers or fence stradlers depending on your point of view. There is a lot of potential there, lets see if it becomes reality. I personally don't like the number four pick going for an offensive lineman, but Fergy's good......just seems a steep price to pay for a tackle.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/nygianty_785949.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1194&c=57)
Mathias Kiwanuka DE Boston College
Sinorice Moss WR Miami
Gerris Wilkinson LB Georgia Tech
Analysis:
Mathias, smallish, needs more moves, needs more strength gets washed out of plays easily, developmental stock at best, not what you want in a 1st rounder. Moss was a nice value recovery and Wilkinson, eh, about right where they have him, all in all could have been a lot better these guys are at the low end of the fence stradlers, better hope for a good day two or they will join the losers.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/seahwky_253809.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=843&c=44)
Kelly Jennings DB Miami
Darryl Tapp DE Virginia Tech.
Analysis:
They are picking 31st in each round they don't need much and they arent getting much. Whatever you do, don't consider that a bad thing.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/bufy_985885.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=514&c=23)
Donte Whitner S Ohio State
John McCargo DT N.C. State
Ashton Youbouty DB Ohio State
Analysis:
This is not a bad day one for the Bills, forced into taking Whitner about 6-8 positions higher than he was ranked, it happens they would have prefered not to have to do it, but it was do it or lose him so I can't fault that. McCargo though pegged by most to be a 2nd to 3rd rounder was quite the surprise, unless the Bills knew something the rest of us did not that was a reach. Finally Ashton made up for the second round reach as a nice value pick in round 3, all in all they have added some quality youth to their defense.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/tam_933364.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=821&c=48)
Davin Joseph G Oklahoma
Jeremy Trueblood T Boston College
Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
Analysis:
One of the strongest fence stradlers, they are just a nice day two from being winners, there is no knock on any of their selections they were all nice, they filled team needs its just not spectacular. Building an O-line from the draft is a slow multi year process and it may not be until 07 that the quality of their selections will be validated, that is what puts them on the fence.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/kansy_548403.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1126&c=42)
Tamba Hali DE Penn St.
Benard Pollard S Purdue
Brodie Croyle QB Alabama
Analysis:
All sound picks for their locales in the draft, but nothing spectacular to see here, lets hope their team as a whole can stay healthy and elevate their game.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/ARI_625179.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1768&c=47)
Matt Leinart QB USC
Taitui Lutui G USC
Leonard Pope TE Georgia
Analysis:
Matt, was a huge draft day gift sweet acquisition and makes this squad legit for the first time in modern history. Lutui is a work in progress if he can lose about 40 pounds he will be quicker and have better endurance for the pro game, right now a marginal selection, if he can tone and trim he is a diamond in the rough for Denny. Pope won't be much of an impact at first, probably should have stayed in college one more year but is another diamond in the rough potential, you could say winners on day one if you wanted, but since Lutui and Pope have to materialize I peg them as a stradler because they need O line help sooner rather than later.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/3/9/1/JAX_596_thumb.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=993&c=37)
Marcedez Lewis TE UCLA
Maurice Drew RB UCLA
Clint Engram LB Oklahoma
Analysis:
All sound picks, right guys right talent at the proper place in the draft order. Nothing spectacular but all add to the talent in Jacksonville. Fence stradlers because they are staying the course, no wild hidden gems, YET, no wtf are they thinking picks. Engram has shown spurts of brilliance, if he can be developed he has monster potential in the NFL, but until that is realized I put these guys on the draft fence.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/chic_273731.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=740&c=53)
Danieal Manning DB
Devin Hester DB Miami
Dusty Dvoracek DL Oklahoma
Analysis:
These guys did nothing spectacular with their picks, having 2nd round and beyond they saddled themselves with building for depth, which is what they have done here, one of these guys may rise from the ashes like a phoenix, but its just depth building and a so-so effort.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/CIN_701_584993.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1060&c=24)
Johnathan Joseph DB S. Carolina
Andrew Witworth OT LSU
Frostee Rucker DE USC
Analysis:
eh, a so so draft to this point day two will make or break these guys. If you are a fan don't be disappointed, but again don't pump that chest out you are sitting on the fence and a bad day two will put you in the losers bracket in a heart beat.
http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/files/7/deny_795589.gif (http://www.pigskinheaven.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1095&c=40)
Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt
Tony Scheffler TE W. Michigan
Analysis:
Cutler keeps these guys from the losers bracket, but barely as they continue to ignore their defensive needs, maybe day two will change that.
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________