2008 Rookie Rankings PreDraft (1 Viewer)

[ConstruxBoy]

I understand that a lot of people don't like to post their rookie rankings until after all their drafts are over. However, if you don't mind sharing, please post them here. Looking for NFL/FF success, with a little more emphasis on FF.

Mine:

QB

1) M Ryan

2) C Henne

3) J Flacco

4) B Brohm

5) J Johnson

6) C Brennan

7) D Dixon

8) E Ainge

9) A Woodson

10) K O'Connell

11) J Booty

12) M Flynn

13) P Smith

14) S Keller

15) N Hill

RB

1) R Mendenhall

2) D McFadden

3) R Rice

4) J Stewart

5) F Jones

6) M Forte

7) K Smith

8) J Charles

9) C Johnson

10) T Choice

11) T Brown

12) X Omon

13) J Parlmele

14) J Forsett

15) C Boyd

16) M Hart

17) S Slaton

18) C Simpson

19) C Washington

20) A Patrick

21) M Thomas

22) D Savage

23) R Little

24) A Alridge

25) T Temple

WR

1) D Thomas

2) J Hardy

3) M Kelly

4) L Sweed

5) E Doucet

6) D Jackson

7) E Bennett

8) J Nelson

9) E Royal

10) A Caldwell

11) M Manningham

12) J Simpson

13) K Burton

14) D Avery

15) H Douglas

16) W Franklin

17) P Hubbard

18) A Bowman

19) L Hawkins

20) Dex Jackson

21) M Smith

22) A Arrington

23) D Reynaud

24) J Morgan

25) M Monk

TE

1) D Keller

2) M Bennett

3) F Davis

4) J Finley

5) M Rucker

6) B Cottam

7) J Carlson

8) K Davis

 

[zadok]

Oh heck, why not. This is how I would view then if I were an NFL GM. For the offensive skill positions: (*Returner)

QB

1. Matt Ryan

2. Brian Brohm

3. Joe Flacco

4. Andre Woodson

5. Chad Henne

6. Erik Ainge

7. Colt Brennan

8. Dennis Dixon

9. Josh Johnson (RB/WR?)

10. John David Booty

RB

1. Rashard Mendenhall

2. Jonathan Stewart

3. Ray Rice

4. Felix Jones*

5. Darren McFadden

6. Chris Johnson*

7. Mike Hart

8. Jamaal Charles

9. Kevin Smith

10. Tashard Choice

11. Matt Forte (FB?)

12. Justin Forsett

13. Steve Slaton*

14. Allen Patrick

15. Tony Temple/Xavier Omon

WR

1. Limas Sweed

2. DeSean Jackson*

3. Devin Thomas*

4. Malcolm Kelly???

5. James Hardy

6. Early Doucet

7. Mario Manningham

8. Earl Bennett

9. Andre Caldwell*

10. Eddie Royal*

11. Jerome Simpson

12. Adarius Bowman POT 4/2

13. Keenan Burton

14. Jordy Nelson*

15. Donnie Avery*

16. Lavelle Hawkins

17. Dexter Jackson*

18. Harry Douglas

19. Darius Reynaud*

20. Davone Bess/Adrian Arrington

TE

1. Dustin Keller

2. Fred Davis

3. Martellus Bennett

4. Jermichael Finley

5. Brad Cottam

6. John Carlson

7. Martin Rucker

 

[FavreCo]

QB

1) M Ryan

2) C Henne

3) J Flacco

4) B Brohm

5) E Ainge

6) J Booty

7) J Johnson

8) K O'Connell

9) S Keller

10) P Smith

RBF Jones

1) R Mendenhall

2) R. Rice - yeah that's right, Frank Gore Jr.

3) J Stewart

4) D McFadden

5) M Forte

6) J Charles

7) F Jones

8) K Smith

9) C Johnson

10) T Choice

X Omon, C Boyd, M Hart

WR

1) D Thomas

2) J Hardy

3) E Bennett

4) L Sweed

5) J Simpson

6) D Jackson (CAL)

7) M Kelly

8) J Nelson

9) E Royal

10) D Avery

E Doucet, W Franklin, P Hubbard

TE - I'm set so I'm not looking for one this year.

1) D Keller

2) J Finley

Ideally, I get Rice as he slips in the NFL draft and thus FF drafts, Henne in ATL to pair with Laurent Robinson and Simpson goes to Cincinnati where I scoop him up with one of my 3 - 2nd rd picks.

Hardy drafted by NYG to help Eli would help immensely.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

I understand that a lot of people don't like to post their rookie rankings until after all their drafts are over. However, if you don't mind sharing, please post them here. Looking for NFL/FF success, with a little more emphasis on FF.

Mine:

RB

1) R Mendenhall

2) D McFadden

3) R Rice

4) J Stewart

5) F Jones

6) M Forte

7) K Smith

8) J Charles

9) C Johnson

10) T Choice

11) T Brown

12) X Omon

13) J Parlmele

14) J Forsett

15) C Boyd

16) M Hart

17) S Slaton

18) C Simpson

19) C Washington

20) A Patrick

21) M Thomas

22) D Savage

23) R Little

24) A Alridge

25) T Temple

WR

1) D Thomas

2) J Hardy

3) M Kelly

4) L Sweed

5) E Doucet

6) D Jackson

7) E Bennett

8) J Nelson

9) E Royal

10) A Caldwell

11) M Manningham

12) J Simpson

13) K Burton

14) D Avery

15) H Douglas

16) W Franklin

17) P Hubbard

18) A Bowman

19) L Hawkins

20) Dex Jackson

21) M Smith

22) A Arrington

23) D Reynaud

24) J Morgan

25) M Monk

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Thanks guys!

 

[moderated]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

 

[fossdboss]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

Absolutely agreed.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

Here's what I saw in his post: You have chosen to ignore all posts from: Maroney=Speed.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Anyone else? Interested to see if Rice is so high in others. I didn't know that most folks had him there.

 

[Cookiemonster]

QB

1) C Henne

2) M Ryan

3) B Brohm

4) J Johnson

5) J Flacco

RB

1) R Mendenhall

2) D McFadden

3) J Stewart

4) R Rice

5) C Johnson

6) K Smith

7) M Forte

8) F Jones

WR

1) M Kelly

2) L Sweed

3) D Thomas

4) D Jackson

5) E Bennet

6) J Nelson

7) J Hardy

8) M Manningam

9) E Doucet

10) A Caldwell

11) E Royal

 

[Burning Sensation]

QB

1. Ryan

2. Flacco

3. Brohm

4. Henne

5. Woodson

6. Johnson

7. Brennan

8. Booty

9. Ainge

10. Dixon

RB

1. Mcfadden

2. Mendenhall

3. Stewart

4. Jones

5. Rice

6. Smith

7. Forte

8. Johnson

9. Slaton

10. Charles

WR

1. Kelly

2. Hardy

3. Thomas

4. Sweed

5. Doucet

6. Jackson

7. Manningham

8. Bennett

9. Caldwell

10. Avery

 

[crush304]

go by the order,not the number

qb

1) M Ryan

5) J Johnson

4) B Brohm

2) C Henne

3) J Flacco

7) D Dixon

9) A Woodson

6) C Brennan

8) E Ainge

rb

2) D McFadden

1) R Mendenhall

4) J Stewart

5) F Jones

8) J Charles

3) R Rice

9) C Johnson

7) K Smith

6) M Forte

wr

3) M Kelly

1) D Thomas

2) J Hardy

4) L Sweed

6) D Jackson

10) A Caldwell

11) M Manningham

5) E Doucet

7) E Bennett

8) J Nelson

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

Here's what I saw in his post: You have chosen to ignore all posts from: Maroney=Speed.

Ok, answer is you had J.Stewart ranked 2nd. Now you have Him at 4th? Why turf toe? I think not. So ignore me has much as you want, your just showing that you are starting to think that I'm correct. There's nothing wrong with that. Before long you will post that J.Stewart is undraftable. Again it's all good. No worries.

 

[Chaos Commish]

go by the order,not the number

but why are the numbers there and what are they?

 

[Burning Sensation]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I believe he is saying that he thinks people on this board adjust their rankings based on your write ups as much as they do based on the hospital the guy was born at.

 

[crush304]

go by the order,not the number

but why are the numbers there and what are they?

'cause i'm lazy and copied the first post into a spreadsheet and then cut and paste from there

 

[fossdboss]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I don't want to speak for someone else, but I can say that I personally don't value your opinion enough to let your "write ups" change my rankings one iota. Just because you have a very strong opinions and you state them often and loudly doesn't make them any better than mine. I am not aware of your track history as far as predicting NFL success and I am turned off by the way you cannot take any criticism of your "write ups" (aka: message board posts.)I am going to be adding you to my ignore list as well. So don't bother asking about my top 5 RBs or where I have Jonathan Stewart.Have a nice life.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I believe he is saying that he thinks people on this board adjust their rankings based on your write ups as much as they do based on the hospital the guy was born at.

J.Stewart has fallen on all rankings, funny because I had Him lower than anyone else. So why Has He fallen? Turf Toe, please give me a break. Others are starting to see what I saw a long time ago, He has no game. Case closed. Tell me this? Where do you have Stewart ranked? Right now.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I don't want to speak for someone else, but I can say that I personally don't value your opinion enough to let your "write ups" change my rankings one iota. Just because you have a very strong opinions and you state them often and loudly doesn't make them any better than mine. I am not aware of your track history as far as predicting NFL success and I am turned off by the way you cannot take any criticism of your "write ups" (aka: message board posts.)I am going to be adding you to my ignore list as well. So don't bother asking about my top 5 RBs or where I have Jonathan Stewart.Have a nice life.

If you noticed I never ask you. I don't think much of your knowledge. I bet, you will be PMing me like others do for advice. Not once have I posted that on here, and when you PM me, I still won't. So I will welcome your pm's and I will not rub it in your face when you do. So until then, good luck too you.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I believe he is saying that he thinks people on this board adjust their rankings based on your write ups as much as they do based on the hospital the guy was born at.

J.Stewart has fallen on all rankings, funny because I had Him lower than anyone else. So why Has He fallen? Turf Toe, please give me a break. Others are starting to see what I saw a long time ago, He has no game. Case closed. Tell me this? Where do you have Stewart ranked? Right now.

Before your write up, i had him 3, now i have him at 7.Just kidding, i still have him at 3.I'll tell you one thing though, i will NOT be putting you on my ignore list, i like you!!!

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I believe he is saying that he thinks people on this board adjust their rankings based on your write ups as much as they do based on the hospital the guy was born at.

J.Stewart has fallen on all rankings, funny because I had Him lower than anyone else. So why Has He fallen? Turf Toe, please give me a break. Others are starting to see what I saw a long time ago, He has no game. Case closed. Tell me this? Where do you have Stewart ranked? Right now.

Before your write up, i had him 3, now i have him at 7.Just kidding, i still have him at 3.I'll tell you one thing though, i will NOT be putting you on my ignore list, i like you!!!

Thanks,I know you do, you said it before. Like wise, you bring alot to this board. I think I bring alot to this board as well.I'm sure most won't agree, and say how much they hate me. But they can't stop reading what I post. It's all good.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Back to topic. It looks like John has Johnson in another zip code than I do. By ranking Him 9th. Since John has me on ignore I guess someone else will have to ask Him why is that?

 

[crush304]

Anyone else? Interested to see if Rice is so high in others. I didn't know that most folks had him there.

he seems pretty high in all the rankings I've seen around here. I feel like I have him pretty low at 6 but I just can't just get past the feeling that Rice is being given a free pass on his size because of how well MJD has done.

 

[EBF]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

I like him a lot. I have him at RB8. The recently shuffled deck has looked like this for a week or so...10 RBs 5 tiersMcFaddenStewartJohnsonMendenhallForteCharlesJonesRiceSmithChoiceThese are good RBs.

 

[broncofan13000]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

I like him a lot. I have him at RB8. The recently shuffled deck has looked like this for a week or so...10 RBs 5 tiers

McFadden

Stewart

Johnson

Mendenhall

Forte

Charles

Jones

Rice

Smith

Choice

These are good RBs.

You like Rice alot, but still have him as the #8 RB this year? I'm a bit confused...

 

[Chaos Commish]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

I like him a lot. I have him at RB8. The recently shuffled deck has looked like this for a week or so...10 RBs 5 tiers

McFadden

Stewart

Johnson

Mendenhall

Forte

Charles

Jones

Rice

Smith

Choice

These are good RBs.

You like Rice alot, but still have him as the #8 RB this year? I'm a bit confused...

These are good RBs. It's a deep and talented class. I like every RB l listed. I'm pretty confident in the first 8, not so sure about the last two, but I think they have legit NFL game.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Anyone else? Interested to see if Rice is so high in others. I didn't know that most folks had him there.

he seems pretty high in all the rankings I've seen around here. I feel like I have him pretty low at 6 but I just can't just get past the feeling that Rice is being given a free pass on his size because of how well MJD has done.

I've got him higher, at 4 and I could be equally happy w/ any of the top 4. I don't really think McFadden is special, but I've got to give him props for what he did to the SEC, even when they saw it coming, knew who he was and still couldn't stop him. Stewart is my favorite, but with the injuries and now the toe, I can't feel confident putting him any higher than I did. I just get a feeling that Mendenhall will be the most productive in the NFL. Maybe not the best back in this class, but the most consistent career. Rice is Rocky ####### Balboa. He shouldn't. But he does. And he does some more. He should be done, but he ain't. Whatever "it" is, he's got it.

 

[EBF]

I don't have a lot to add to the rankings. My list would look like anyone else's with the possible exception of a few sleepers.

There are a couple guys at WR who seem a little underrated. I think Andre Caldwell is an interesting prospect with good potential for the next level. I'm a known Eddie Royal apologist. I also think Adrian Arrington has the "it" factor that you look for at the position. He's not the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he jumps off the screen at you. Decent sleeper if he can stay out of trouble. He might be an even bigger clown than Manningham though.

Malcolm Kelly is still my WR2 behind Thomas despite his horrible offseason. The tape doesn't lie.

Most overrated prospects from an FF perspective = Sweed, Manningham, Doucet, Jackson

 

[zadok]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

He is short, not small. I'll go out on a limb and say it wouldn't surprise me if Rice was the best RB in this class. And I like several of them.

 

[yellowdog]

QB

1) M Ryan

2) B Brohm

3) C Henne

4) J Flacco

5) J Booty

6) J Johnson

7) E Ainge

8) A Woodson

9) D Dixon

10) C Brennan

RB

1) D McFadden

2) R Mendenhall

3) J Stewart

4) F Jones

5) R Rice

6) J Charles

7) M Forte

8) C Johnson

9) K Smith

10) T Choice

WR

1) J Hardy

2) L Sweed

3) D Thomas

4) D Jackson

5) M Kelly

6) E Bennett

7) E Doucet

8) A Caldwell

9) J Nelson

10) E Royal

TE

1) F Davis

2) D Keller

3) J Carlson

4) M Bennett

5) B Cottam

6) J Finley

7) M Rucker

8) K Davis

 

[Bob Henry]

I also think Adrian Arrington has the "it" factor that you look for at the position. He's not the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he jumps off the screen at you. Decent sleeper if he can stay out of trouble. He might be an even bigger clown than Manningham though. Malcolm Kelly is still my WR2 behind Thomas despite his horrible offseason. The tape doesn't lie.

As a Michigan fan, I think both have good skills but I'm in agreement. Not sure which one is the bigger clown, but both have tendencies that go in that general direction. Both players have high ceilings, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both squander whatever opportunities they get. I agree on Kelly (and Thomas) though.. I was very impressed with Kelly from what I've seen on the field. The kid also has some decent rap skills. I'll post my rankings later when I get home this evening.

 

[EBF]

Rice is a tough prospect to rank. I think he's one of the safer picks in the draft. At worst I think he'll be an Ahmad Bradshaw type. The sticking point is his size. He probably won't ever be a 300+ carry back, which puts a cap on his value.

He is short, not small. I'll go out on a limb and say it wouldn't surprise me if Rice was the best RB in this class. And I like several of them.

The average starting RB in the league is about 220 pounds. Rice is 200 pounds. He has good bulk for his height, but he's still undersized.

 

[Orgazmo]

The average starting RB in the league is about 220 pounds. Rice is 200 pounds. He has good bulk for his height, but he's still undersized.

Curtis Martin ended his career at 210 pounds, but I can't help but think he started his career around 200. This is who Rice compares to in my eyes, but I could be wrong.

 

[Jedimaster21]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I don't want to speak for someone else, but I can say that I personally don't value your opinion enough to let your "write ups" change my rankings one iota. Just because you have a very strong opinions and you state them often and loudly doesn't make them any better than mine. I am not aware of your track history as far as predicting NFL success and I am turned off by the way you cannot take any criticism of your "write ups" (aka: message board posts.)I am going to be adding you to my ignore list as well. So don't bother asking about my top 5 RBs or where I have Jonathan Stewart.Have a nice life.

If you noticed I never ask you. I don't think much of your knowledge. I bet, you will be PMing me like others do for advice. Not once have I posted that on here, and when you PM me, I still won't. So I will welcome your pm's and I will not rub it in your face when you do. So until then, good luck too you.

Despite everything you have said about Stewart, it looks like you have him ranked as the 4th overall RB. When did he move up your board? You sig and your list in this thread are conflicting.

 

[broncofan13000]

Were did you have J.Stewart, two months ago? Why did you move Him down? Anything to do with my write ups? As JohnnyU would say (Just saying)? I find it very interesting.

No offense Maroney, but i'm fairly certain to one has ever changed their rankings due to your "write ups"

I read this 3 times, I still can't figure out what you were trying to say?

I don't want to speak for someone else, but I can say that I personally don't value your opinion enough to let your "write ups" change my rankings one iota. Just because you have a very strong opinions and you state them often and loudly doesn't make them any better than mine. I am not aware of your track history as far as predicting NFL success and I am turned off by the way you cannot take any criticism of your "write ups" (aka: message board posts.)I am going to be adding you to my ignore list as well. So don't bother asking about my top 5 RBs or where I have Jonathan Stewart.Have a nice life.

If you noticed I never ask you. I don't think much of your knowledge. I bet, you will be PMing me like others do for advice. Not once have I posted that on here, and when you PM me, I still won't. So I will welcome your pm's and I will not rub it in your face when you do. So until then, good luck too you.

Despite everything you have said about Stewart, it looks like you have him ranked as the 4th overall RB. When did he move up your board? You sig and your list in this thread are conflicting.

Maroney's post in this thread is a quote of the OP's rankings (not maroney's). The quote is just messed up.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I also think Adrian Arrington has the "it" factor that you look for at the position. He's not the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he jumps off the screen at you. Decent sleeper if he can stay out of trouble. He might be an even bigger clown than Manningham though. Malcolm Kelly is still my WR2 behind Thomas despite his horrible offseason. The tape doesn't lie.

As a Michigan fan, I think both have good skills but I'm in agreement. Not sure which one is the bigger clown, but both have tendencies that go in that general direction. Both players have high ceilings, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both squander whatever opportunities they get. I agree on Kelly (and Thomas) though.. I was very impressed with Kelly from what I've seen on the field. The kid also has some decent rap skills. I'll post my rankings later when I get home this evening.

 

[Bob Henry]

I also think Adrian Arrington has the "it" factor that you look for at the position. He's not the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he jumps off the screen at you. Decent sleeper if he can stay out of trouble. He might be an even bigger clown than Manningham though. Malcolm Kelly is still my WR2 behind Thomas despite his horrible offseason. The tape doesn't lie.

As a Michigan fan, I think both have good skills but I'm in agreement. Not sure which one is the bigger clown, but both have tendencies that go in that general direction. Both players have high ceilings, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both squander whatever opportunities they get. I agree on Kelly (and Thomas) though.. I was very impressed with Kelly from what I've seen on the field. The kid also has some decent rap skills. I'll post my rankings later when I get home this evening.

Unanticipated dinner with the inlaws last night. Such is life with a newborn. Everyone wants to see her. I'll post them THIS evening though..

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I also think Adrian Arrington has the "it" factor that you look for at the position. He's not the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he jumps off the screen at you. Decent sleeper if he can stay out of trouble. He might be an even bigger clown than Manningham though. Malcolm Kelly is still my WR2 behind Thomas despite his horrible offseason. The tape doesn't lie.

As a Michigan fan, I think both have good skills but I'm in agreement. Not sure which one is the bigger clown, but both have tendencies that go in that general direction. Both players have high ceilings, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both squander whatever opportunities they get. I agree on Kelly (and Thomas) though.. I was very impressed with Kelly from what I've seen on the field. The kid also has some decent rap skills. I'll post my rankings later when I get home this evening.

Unanticipated dinner with the inlaws last night. Such is life with a newborn. Everyone wants to see her. I'll post them THIS evening though..

Get used to it. I have a 17 month old and I swear people don't even know I'm there when they visit anymore.

 

[Bob Henry]

QB

1 Matt Ryan

2 Chad Henne

3 Brian Brohm

4 Josh Johnson

5 Joe Flacco

6 Dennis Dixon

7 Andre' Woodson

8 Erik Ainge

9 John David Booty

10 Kevin O'Connell

11 Colt Brennan

12 Sam Keller

13 Matt Flynn

14 Bernard Morris

15 Paul Smith

RB

1 Rashard Mendenhall

2 Darren McFadden

3 Jonathan Stewart

4 Ray Rice

5 Felix Jones

6 Chris Johnson

7 Jamaal Charles

8 Matt Forte

9 Kevin Smith

10 Tashard Choice

11 Steve Slaton

12 Mike Hart

13 Justin Forsett

14 Allen Patrick

15 Jalen Parmelee

16 Thomas Brown

17 BenJarvus Green-Ellis

18 Chauncey Washington

19 Xavier Omon

20 Dantrell Savage

21 Jacob Hester

22 Anthony Alridge

23 Chad Simpson

24 Ryan Torain

25 Tony Temple

WR

1 Devin Thomas

2 Malcolm Kelly

3 James Hardy

4 Early Doucet

5 Mario Manningham

6 DeSean Jackson

7 Earl Bennett

8 Limas Sweed

9 Donnie Avery

10 Andre Caldwell

11 Lavelle Hawkins

12 Jordy Nelson

13 Dexter Jackson

14 Eddie Royal

15 Harry Douglas

16 Darius Reynaud

17 Jerome Simpson

18 Adrian Arrington

19 Keenan Burton

20 Arman Shields

21 Marcus Monk

22 Will Franklin

23 Danny Amendola

24 Mario Urrattia

25 Kevin Robinson

TE

1 Fred Davis

2 Martin Rucker

3 Martellus Bennett

4 Dustin Keller

5 Kellen Davis

6 John Carlson

7 Jeremichael Finley

8 Brad Cottam

9 Craig Stevens

10 Joe Jon Finley

 

[greyone]

 

[radiohead417]

Man, the McFadden hate is ridiculous. I think like 8 of 10 lists here have him as #2 or lower.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Man, the McFadden hate is ridiculous. I think like 8 of 10 lists here have him as #2 or lower.

What I see is a Mayock make a statement rankings. Hate on the best guy, if your right you look great. If your wrong no one will remember. Only thing wrong is, guys come alittle closer. I don't want anyone to hear this. You posted it on a site, that we all know who said what. It's easy there's not many on here who has McFadden #1.Matter of fact, maybe we should just post who doesn't have McFadden #1. I'll start the list, and update it as we go. Just for starters: switz- no. Matter of fact He has McFadden at #4. You still stand by these rankings? dmac37: no. You still stand by these rankings? Mayock- no. Has Mendenhall, for now anyways. 4/17/08Bloom- no. ConstruxBoy(John)- noEBF- noBob Henry- no Has nothing to do with hate, just want to make sure,when we look back we have a easy way to find the answer. Cookiemonster- no FavreCo- no - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #4. zadok- no - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #5.Jedimaster21- no Almas_4th_Child- no gheemony - no FUBAR- no loose circuits - noJohnnyU - no Craig_MiamiFL - no Ned - no redman - Wildman - no Andy Dufresne- no coolnerd- no rabidfireweasel- no Football Jones- no {Syrus}- no The Scientist - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #4.Brutis- no kethnaab- no JimboJim - no So keep the rankings coming. :(

 

[Bob Henry]

So, I'm not sure how ranking McFadden #2 is considered "hate". It's an evaluation process, pure and simple. I don't really hate or love any players. I do, however, use all of the information available to make an informed decision with a little bit of gut instinct and intuition, as I believe everyone does.

By the same logic, I didn't have Devin Thomas as my WR1 2 months ago. I live in Michigan, too. I know the kid's game and have seen him play enough that you'd think I would've had him there from the beginning. Not so. The truth is that I've had at LEAST 3-4 different players atop my WR rankings at different times since January. Each of them I've dropped for various reasons and it's come down to the fact that Thomas is the last man standing. It's more of a statement to the group of WRs in this year's draft than any man love I have for Thomas.

Not ranking McFadden #1 does not equal player hate.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

So, I'm not sure how ranking McFadden #2 is considered "hate". It's an evaluation process, pure and simple. I don't really hate or love any players. I do, however, use all of the information available to make an informed decision with a little bit of gut instinct and intuition, as I believe everyone does. By the same logic, I didn't have Devin Thomas as my WR1 2 months ago. I live in Michigan, too. I know the kid's game and have seen him play enough that you'd think I would've had him there from the beginning. Not so. The truth is that I've had at LEAST 3-4 different players atop my WR rankings at different times since January. Each of them I've dropped for various reasons and it's come down to the fact that Thomas is the last man standing. It's more of a statement to the group of WRs in this year's draft than any man love I have for Thomas.Not ranking McFadden #1 does not equal player hate.

If you like McFadden that much then you should be happy to see all the "hate" because maybe that means he'll drop to you.

 

[zadok]

zadok- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #5.

I'm sorry if my honest opinion saddens you. I see Mendenhall, Stewart and Rice as more complete RBs. Jones' ability as a kick returner gives him a slight edge as well. McFadden may be the most explosive, that doesn't make him the best. IMHO.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

zadok- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #5.

I'm sorry if my honest opinion saddens you. I see Mendenhall, Stewart and Rice as more complete RBs. Jones' ability as a kick returner gives him a slight edge as well. McFadden may be the most explosive, that doesn't make him the best. IMHO.

Note- You have McFadden ranked lower than anyone else, time will tell.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Man, the McFadden hate is ridiculous. I think like 8 of 10 lists here have him as #2 or lower.

What I see is a Mayock make a statement rankings. Hate on the best guy, if your right you look great. If your wrong no one will remember. Only thing wrong is, guys come alittle closer. I don't want anyone to hear this. You posted it on a site, that we all know who said what. It's easy there's not many on here who has McFadden #1.Matter of fact, maybe we should just post who doesn't have McFadden #1. I'll start the list, and update it as we go. Just for starters: Bloom- ConstruxBoy(John)- EBF- Bob Henry- Has nothing to do with hate, just want to make sure,when we look back we have a easy way to find the answer. Cookiemonster- FavreCo- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #4. zadok- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #5.Jedimaster21- So keep the rankings coming.

That's all fine and dandy. I dont' mind someone keeping track of my prognostications and it'd save me the work of looking up all my old posts. I'm curious as to how accurate I've gotten to be over the last couple years. Don't be afraid to post updades of your predictions as well. You have a way of putting your opinions out there that is a little abrasive and have gotten quite a few of us riled up, and many more who just wish you'd go away. I'd like to see (say at the end of the year) who has more staying power in the ranknigs of "who on this board is worth listening to."

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Man, the McFadden hate is ridiculous. I think like 8 of 10 lists here have him as #2 or lower.

What I see is a Mayock make a statement rankings. Hate on the best guy, if your right you look great. If your wrong no one will remember. Only thing wrong is, guys come alittle closer. I don't want anyone to hear this. You posted it on a site, that we all know who said what. It's easy there's not many on here who has McFadden #1.Matter of fact, maybe we should just post who doesn't have McFadden #1. I'll start the list, and update it as we go. Just for starters: Bloom- ConstruxBoy(John)- EBF- Bob Henry- Has nothing to do with hate, just want to make sure,when we look back we have a easy way to find the answer. Cookiemonster- FavreCo- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #4. zadok- - Matter of fact He has McFadden at #5.Jedimaster21- So keep the rankings coming.

That's all fine and dandy. I dont' mind someone keeping track of my prognostications and it'd save me the work of looking up all my old posts. I'm curious as to how accurate I've gotten to be over the last couple years. Don't be afraid to post updades of your predictions as well. You have a way of putting your opinions out there that is a little abrasive and have gotten quite a few of us riled up, and many more who just wish you'd go away. I'd like to see (say at the end of the year) who has more staying power in the ranknigs of "who on this board is worth listening to."

I posted my rankings in my sig, and posted above, because I'm tired of guys not standing behind there rankings.So thanks for going along with and backing my post. It will be fun to see who was right and who was wrong.Right now by my count I have 28 that would not take McFadden at 1.01. Only 5-7 that would.So keep the rankings coming.