GatorEye Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I'll admit I don't know everything about every college player like some of you do, but am I correct in thinking this isn't a strong draft year? Outside of Eli Manning and Roy Williams is there any dominant "franchise" type guy? It seems the year we get a really high pick, the draft isn't that strong (at least in our area of need). It kind of reminds me when the Wizards finally won the lottery and there was no consensus on the top guy. Drafting 5th is close to having two first rounders, but can we can get help for the D-Line in the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I don't think we can get the required D-line presence in this draft. However, I think Sean Taylor outta Miami is one hell of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 It sort of seems that way to me however I think you really have to wait until after the combine to figure out the strenth of the draft. In our case, we have so many areas that need shoring up that we can afford to go in a couple of different directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljer Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Of course it's weak...we're picking 5th :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Madder Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hard to say. Less hype this time of year, but things will heat up when the season ends and the draft buildup starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefhogskin48 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 One thing I've learned over the past 5 year of obsessing over the draft: things change SO much between now and April. The Draft Boards won't look remotely similar in some cases, as players rise and fall based on combine/all-star games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Originally posted by chiefhogskin48 One thing I've learned over the past 5 year of obsessing over the draft: things change SO much between now and April. The Draft Boards won't look remotely similar in some cases, as players rise and fall based on combine/all-star games. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Its weak for D Linemen. There are some very good DB's, WR's, and RB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Originally posted by Yusuf06 , we have so many areas that need shoring up. Huh? I have missed a good portion of the season but the biggest hole was DE, DT and RB. Am I wrong in the assesment? I know our O line played like crap, but that had to do more with Helton and Ramsey than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNorth Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Most of the *experts* consider this draft to be quite strong & deep. Unfortunately the one position that lacks true blue chip talent is DL, but the DL appears to be deep, so quality can be found in the 3-4 rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Joe Hog Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Originally posted by Skeletor The Invincible I don't think we can get the required D-line presence in this draft. However, I think Sean Taylor outta Miami is one hell of a player. Vince Wilfork will be a star at DT. You heard it here first.:hump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I think you'll also find that the draft projections will change a lot based on how FAs around the league handle their negotiations. (For example, how the Skins negotiate with Champ will affect our draft priorities a lot.) There's a lot of GM-agent work to be done before the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 The draft is usually weak and not very deep based on seniors, because with 32 teams now drafting, there are not enough quality players to go around. However, every year it seems like 15 to 30 top juniors declare, which strengthens the class. That said, if you look at last years draft, not that many 1st and 2nd round draft picks provided immediate help to their teams. It usually takes college players two to three years to really develop in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OURYEAR#56 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I think it's a very strong year. There are three potential franchise QB's in Rothlisberger, Manning, and Rivers. There's a franchise players in Winslow, Taylor, Jones, Fitzgerald, Roy Williams. There's a buunch of Defensive players that would make any team good. Tommy Harris, Wilfork, Pollack, Ubeze, Smith, ect. Even Ball from UCLA is a stud as a Strong SIde DE. There are two franchise offensive tackles in Gallery and Andrews. It's a really good draft to get depth and players that can put your team over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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