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2006 NFL DRAFT (1 Viewer)
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Anthony Smith is a guy the Steelers just fell in love with last week. They went through every Syracuse game and became very impressed, but they couldn't find his sixth blocked kick. They callled him and asked if it was 6 or 5. He told them which game to watch, it was 6. They watched, flew him out, and fell in love. According to Syracuse fans, this kid is amazing. I can't add much more. He's a little undersized. He's very smart. He makes a ton of plays. I trust the Steelers braintrust more than any...
Trig2U
Footballguy
The Niners have been having a nice draft, but it seems to me that here in the third could've shorn up the D some more by grabbing Ko, Bing or maybe Wright. I know they need to add a wideout and I hear Williams is pretty talented, but there are sooo many WRs still on the board (Demetrius Williams, Stovall, Avant, Orr, Aromashodu, Brandon Marshall, Greg Lee etc etc)
Surely a solid player would've still been there for them in a pick or two. Guess they really rate Brandon Williams highly.
Surely a solid player would've still been there for them in a pick or two. Guess they really rate Brandon Williams highly.
nerangers
Footballguy
that thud was me falling out of the chair...
who did the pats just get? Dave Thomas from Wendy's???
His Bio was hard to swallow just now...
Thomas was a frustrating player to evaluate because he has many of the receiving skills that is wanted in a tight end, but he lacks the all-around skills and athleticism to be an impact player in the NFL. He has decent height for a tight end, but is thin and lacks the bulk and size to effectively block in line and does not have the athleticism to adjust and maintain his blocks in space. Thomas has shown the ability to get through to the second level to seal block the linebacker inside on outside runs when he has a clear path, but when he has to chip a defensive lineman first, Thomas struggles to get to the second level in time. He is a smart and instinctive receiver that runs sharp routes, uses his body well against defenders and has the good hands to make tough catches consistently. He runs very aggressively after the catch and will lower a shoulder and deliver a blow to tackler -- consistently gains yards after contact. He is not an explosive player with a lack of burst off the ball and cannot get separation in routes. Thomas' lack of burst and speed makes him a good short-yardage receiving threat that lacks big-play ability. One added bonus is that Thomas has experience playing on special teams coverage units and has done a good job of making tackles. Overall, Thomas looks to be a backup tight end at best. He will contribute as a receiver on short and medium routes, in the red zone and as a special teams player, but he will never be a big-play threat as a receiver and will only be an adeqate blocker. In the end, Thomas will be a valuable backup tight end whose hands enable him to contribute as a receiver.
who did the pats just get? Dave Thomas from Wendy's???
His Bio was hard to swallow just now...
Thomas was a frustrating player to evaluate because he has many of the receiving skills that is wanted in a tight end, but he lacks the all-around skills and athleticism to be an impact player in the NFL. He has decent height for a tight end, but is thin and lacks the bulk and size to effectively block in line and does not have the athleticism to adjust and maintain his blocks in space. Thomas has shown the ability to get through to the second level to seal block the linebacker inside on outside runs when he has a clear path, but when he has to chip a defensive lineman first, Thomas struggles to get to the second level in time. He is a smart and instinctive receiver that runs sharp routes, uses his body well against defenders and has the good hands to make tough catches consistently. He runs very aggressively after the catch and will lower a shoulder and deliver a blow to tackler -- consistently gains yards after contact. He is not an explosive player with a lack of burst off the ball and cannot get separation in routes. Thomas' lack of burst and speed makes him a good short-yardage receiving threat that lacks big-play ability. One added bonus is that Thomas has experience playing on special teams coverage units and has done a good job of making tackles. Overall, Thomas looks to be a backup tight end at best. He will contribute as a receiver on short and medium routes, in the red zone and as a special teams player, but he will never be a big-play threat as a receiver and will only be an adeqate blocker. In the end, Thomas will be a valuable backup tight end whose hands enable him to contribute as a receiver.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I thought the same thing. At least they waited til the 3rd this year.new england took their yearly tight end
cstu
Footballguy
I'd guess most fans don't know who these guys are but Hodge is comparable to Greenway and to get him in the 3rd is a steal. Jennings went a little higher than I thought he needed to go, but I considered him the SOD. Spitz isn't a big name but he's versatile (C or G) and has the ability to start this year. The fans should be ecstatic.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
It's a very difficult class of WRs to grade. I think Hagan was a steal. I defended the Hester pick already. I wasn't impressed with Jennings, but his production speaks volumes. Jennings and Hagan were not surprising. Bloom has been pimping Wilson and he's no big surprise to me. Brandon Williams has had big fans all along, but it does seem early and like better prospects were there. It's really a case of what you like...
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
John Scott please. HTH TIA
nerangers
Footballguy
I think they could have gotten him tomorrow....He was ranked about the 10 TE overall...Strengths:
Has very good hands...Runs excellent routes...Will make the tough catch and the ability to adjust to poorly thrown balls...Pretty good natural athlete with fine quickness...Plays faster than he times and sported an impressive yards per catch average in college...Is a threat in the red zone and has a knack for catching touchdowns...Smart and knows how to get open...Has a lot of experience and good intangibles...Productive and was Vince Young's favorite target in Austin.
Weaknesses:
Does not have the size or bulk you look for...Lacks elite timed speed and won't stretch the field...Is not a great blocker...Needs to get much stronger...Has trouble beating the jam...Does not have a lot of upside...Skill set will not be a good fit for every team and he will need to be in the right system to succeed.
Notes:
Has the looks of an H-Back or pass catching specialist at the next level...In the right situation he could be a nice weapon in the short passing game but size and speed limitations will always hold him back and put boundaries around his role.
chaos you and I have been pretty much in agreement with most stuff on this draft, Dbrick is ok but I still would've rather gotten Mario. but Casserly was a fool and if he didn't want Bush He Should have moved down even if only for as little as a third.he's been a fool all along too...from the washington years and even when the Jets convinced him to take Aaron Glenn's and Marcus Coleman's bloated contracts. He's the Rich Kotite of NFL GM'sI thought the same thing. At least they waited til the 3rd this year.new england took their yearly tight end
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
you're too kind.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Frostee Rucker before Mark Anderson or Ray Edwards? 
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Jerry Angelo should call Marv Levy and thank him...because were it not for the Bills debacle the Bears would be having this year's worst draft in a big, big way :X
cstu
Footballguy
I think the Texans had a problem since their biggest interests were Bush and Mario and couldn't take the chance of NO taking Mario. They knew there would be a good OT in the 2nd so I think Bush forced their hand by asking for too much.chaos you and I have been pretty much in agreement with most stuff on this draft, Dbrick is ok but I still would've rather gotten Mario. but Casserly was a fool and if he didn't want Bush He Should have moved down even if only for as little as a third.he's been a fool all along too...from washington and even when the jets convinced him to take aaron glenns and Marcus colemans bloated contracts. He's the kotite of NFL GM'sI thought the same thing. At least they waited til the 3rd this year.new england took their yearly tight end
I don't like the Bills draft, but I still think they may have done better than the Bears. Close call though.
Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
Hey, I really like Manning, I'm just a little confused about not having a TE at this point.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
The Yobouty pick may give the Bils a slight edge over Chicago...but you can't be happy with the way this day has turned out I would imagine.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Absofreakinglutely.I'm flummoxed and fussy.Frostee Rucker before Mark Anderson or Ray Edwards?
I was all excited to see Mark Anderson in a Bengal uniform.
Frostee Rucker? In the third? With the candlestick?
Guh.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Oy. I don't know about Dallas. Parcells was too busy putting his staff together after Payton left and he left the scouting operation to JJ and his band of monkeys. Parcells was totally hands on last year and they rocked. He took his hands off this year and it really shows. I give them an F or a G.Hatcher is interesting, but he's not a need and they could have had him in the 5th or 6th.
Rams trade up to get Byrd. great value pick there.
