Andy Dufresne's draft grades. Off the top of my head. (1 Viewer)

[Andy Dufresne]

On the other hand, a team like the Raiders is being graded low, but what they did with their picks isn't considered at all in their draft. They picked up DeAngelo Hall (who would have been the top CB in this draft) with their 2nd rounder, and a guy who they hope can move into the starting lineup this year at RT named Mario Henderson with their 3rd rounder via a trade in 2007. If put into this perspective, they drafted arguable the top player in this draft (McFadden- although is ripe for argument), the top CB, and a host of players who will fill out their depth.

The Raiders never get slack.

...but KC and Minny and glorified for their moves.

The Raiders '08 Draft (compliments of Busted Knuckles )

1st round - D.McFadden HB

2nd round - D.Hall DB *trade*

3rd round - M.Henderson OT *give up this year 3rd for drafting him last year*

4th round - T.Branch DB

4th round - A.Shields WR

5th round - G.Warren DT *trade*

6th round - T.Scott DE

7th round - C.Schilens WR

...yet we got worse

Depends on your opinion of DeAngelo Hall I guess. I can't stand him as a player. One of the league's most overrated players.None of those other guys look any good either. Sorry.

 

[WampusCat43]

Kansas City - A

Hard not to improve this team, but they did it in spades.

Top 6 picks are all potential impact players. Like the late Bryan Johnston pick.

My first thought: "Damn, the dude died?" Time to call it a day.

 

[massraider]

On the other hand, a team like the Raiders is being graded low, but what they did with their picks isn't considered at all in their draft. They picked up DeAngelo Hall (who would have been the top CB in this draft) with their 2nd rounder, and a guy who they hope can move into the starting lineup this year at RT named Mario Henderson with their 3rd rounder via a trade in 2007. If put into this perspective, they drafted arguable the top player in this draft (McFadden- although is ripe for argument), the top CB, and a host of players who will fill out their depth.

The Raiders never get slack.

...but KC and Minny and glorified for their moves.

The Raiders '08 Draft (compliments of Busted Knuckles )

1st round - D.McFadden HB

2nd round - D.Hall DB *trade*

3rd round - M.Henderson OT *give up this year 3rd for drafting him last year*

4th round - T.Branch DB

4th round - A.Shields WR

5th round - G.Warren DT *trade*

6th round - T.Scott DE

7th round - C.Schilens WR

...yet we got worse

Depends on your opinion of DeAngelo Hall I guess. I can't stand him as a player. One of the league's most overrated players.None of those other guys look any good either. Sorry.

I'll take Gerard Warren for a 5th rounder. He was decent last year, and is definitely part of the rotation. In fact, I'd say he'll play more, and perform better this seaosn than any DT taken in the 5th, 6th, or 7th round.You don't think DeAngelo was worth a 2nd? I agree he's overrated. But if you think he wasn't worth a 2nd rounder, then he may be underrated.

If you think McFadden is the goods, along with Hall and Warren, that's better than a C-. It just is.

Either way, fun read, Andy.