Grade Our Draft!

nola_swammi · 05-10-2014, 05:47 PM

I would've grade a F but not ready to fire coach and gm, so I graded a D

Danno · 05-10-2014, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't.

And even if we did we wouldn't have nearly as much insight as our worst scout.

Danno · 05-10-2014, 05:50 PM

Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers".

Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

Rugby Saint II · 05-10-2014, 05:59 PM

Day one......A
Day two......A
Day three....WTF?

AsylumGuido · 05-10-2014, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers".

Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business.

I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now.

Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more.

blackangold · 05-10-2014, 06:47 PM

Only pick we missed on was no O-line depth. Or for that matter no Center. It would be nice to have brought one in for competition at least.

Overall B-, C++

Danno · 05-10-2014, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business.

I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now.

Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more.

To be fair, I grade the draft on what others that I respect and admire think of our picks.

If certain people I respect like our picks and give reasons, I'm on board, and conversely if they give a thumbs down with reasons, I listen.

I refuse to act like I'm some kind of college football expert like so many people on football forums do. If you were so damn good at evaluating college talent you'd be doing it for a living.

My praise/criticism is based on scouting reports I read and see from my favorite experts. I'm sure I'm no the only one.

dizzle88 · 05-10-2014, 06:56 PM

I've got a feeling a jonathan goodwin signing may be imminent

NoZone504 · 05-10-2014, 06:58 PM

B+
Tough and Smart Haul

lee909 · 05-10-2014, 06:58 PM

Same here,but the Utah Centre is still unpicked so could be UDFA option to look at practise squad material

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05-10-2014, 05:47 PM	#21
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Grade Our Draft! I would've grade a F but not ready to fire coach and gm, so I graded a D

05-10-2014, 05:47 PM	#22
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup. Once again, they have spent tons of hours studying these players. We haven't. And even if we did we wouldn't have nearly as much insight as our worst scout.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Grade Our Draft! Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers". Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,210	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by Danno Looks like we went from "small school sleepers" to "injury sleepers". Three of these guys would have been drafted earlier if not for injuries. Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business. I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now. Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more.

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Grade Our Draft! Only pick we missed on was no O-line depth. Or for that matter no Center. It would be nice to have brought one in for competition at least. Overall B-, C++

05-10-2014, 06:54 PM	#27
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Grade Our Draft! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Perhaps they know a bit more than us about these players? Perhaps they even have put in more study on these players than others in the business. I will honestly give my grade on the draft when it REALLY matters ... two or three years from now. Once again, I repeat, grading now is only comparing what one of us thinks they know against someone who actually knows far more. To be fair, I grade the draft on what others that I respect and admire think of our picks. If certain people I respect like our picks and give reasons, I'm on board, and conversely if they give a thumbs down with reasons, I listen. I refuse to act like I'm some kind of college football expert like so many people on football forums do. If you were so damn good at evaluating college talent you'd be doing it for a living. My praise/criticism is based on scouting reports I read and see from my favorite experts. I'm sure I'm no the only one. AsylumGuido likes this.

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