Facts and Thoughts on The Draft

LKelley67 · 05-03-2006, 08:14 AM

Didja hear it floated around that in the past 13 years or something out of all defensive lineman picked in the first round only one has made the ProBowl one time? Again I say that it is a double blessing: not only getting spectacular Reggie but not facing the big downside risk of Mario.

It seems more and more players are being drafted specifically for special teams roles. Not just that but all sorts of situational roles. Ninkovich for example does not project as a complete player but is a good edge rusher, long snapper, and special teamer.

In the past 3 years over 150 undrafted free agents have made teams. There were some excellent signings this week. Do not be surprised to see more than one make the team.

In the first two rounds, 13 players who could possibly play CB were drafted. That certainly shrinks the market further for Ty Law. I do not know if he meets the character parameters of the new regime but I sure would like to see him signed. It would be another added dramatic positive splash to a franchise that was withering long before Katrina hit.

05-03-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	Facts and Thoughts on The Draft Didja hear it floated around that in the past 13 years or something out of all defensive lineman picked in the first round only one has made the ProBowl one time? Again I say that it is a double blessing: not only getting spectacular Reggie but not facing the big downside risk of Mario. It seems more and more players are being drafted specifically for special teams roles. Not just that but all sorts of situational roles. Ninkovich for example does not project as a complete player but is a good edge rusher, long snapper, and special teamer. In the past 3 years over 150 undrafted free agents have made teams. There were some excellent signings this week. Do not be surprised to see more than one make the team. In the first two rounds, 13 players who could possibly play CB were drafted. That certainly shrinks the market further for Ty Law. I do not know if he meets the character parameters of the new regime but I sure would like to see him signed. It would be another added dramatic positive splash to a franchise that was withering long before Katrina hit.