In a similiar vein as "englishteacher", I'm interested in tiers in this draft,especially the 1st round and the 3rd round. I have always loved the second and early 3rd round since I see similiar value from picks 20 thru 70. Your take? If you were a GM with a top 10 pick and were offered a trade down, how far would you be willing to drop in this 2006 draft? Thanks for being available. I miss J. Bushbaum's willingness to include negatives about a player in the player's profile. An avid NFL DRaftnik since 1985.
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Help for the RB's in 2006?
I believe that good RB's need good blocking TE's/FB's to reach the next level. Can you descibe the impact that moves during the off season have made on current RB's, potential busts due to player movement, and the blocking that the top 5 RB's can expect to see from their potential teams?
I believe that good RB's need good blocking TE's/FB's to reach the next level. Can you descibe the impact that moves during the off season have made on current RB's, potential busts due to player movement, and the blocking that the top 5 RB's can expect to see from their potential teams?
nerangers
Footballguy
I know it was mentioned by some, but it was on my mind. Do the Texans really have to take Bush? I know he is the #1 pick in the draft by many, but that does not mean he is the best fit for the Texans. Will they be trading down?
In the draft this year...what position do you think has the strongest showing this year? What position has the weakest? (to me it looks like CB is pretty strong and WR is pretty weak)
And now my Patriots question...with 2 third and 2 fourth rounders, do you see them moving up at all? I have read that the 21st pick could be a pinnacle spot for some teams if some of the top players slide. Could they actually trade the first rounder/3rd and 4th rounders and go after more second round picks?
In the draft this year...what position do you think has the strongest showing this year? What position has the weakest? (to me it looks like CB is pretty strong and WR is pretty weak)
And now my Patriots question...with 2 third and 2 fourth rounders, do you see them moving up at all? I have read that the 21st pick could be a pinnacle spot for some teams if some of the top players slide. Could they actually trade the first rounder/3rd and 4th rounders and go after more second round picks?
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H20g8
Footballguy
Hey Rob,
Hope these questions aren't too hard but allow you to have some fun with them.
1) Living just above New Orleans on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, we have watched the Saints screw up draft pick after draft pick, game after game, season after season. . . Well, you get the point. With the Saints having the second pick and the option of trading down and the plethora of needs and numerous postions, is there any way they can screw this up???
2) What was going through your mind when you were watching the draft the year the Minnesota Vikings failed to make it to the podium within their fifteen minute allotment and then repeated the blunder moments later??
3) How is it possible that professional scouts with years of observing athletes and having what I would guess would be extensive interviews/information on the players' characters at their finger tips, etc. can miss so severely on their predictions for say a Ryan Leaf, a Steve Emtman, a Brian Bosworth? Wouldn't the combination of the measurements of their physical talent and a good man-to-man, heart-to-heart talk do much to reveal how this person will turn out in the NFL?
4) Where does a scout like you get the information you base your predictions on? Have you personally met all the players expected to be drafted in the first round or is much of your opinion based on game tape?
5) Looking way down deep into your heart of hearts, what is it telling you that we will be saying about Reggie Bush in ten years?
Thanks for your time, Rob. I don't know all that's involved but I feel fairly confident saying, I wish I had your job. Peace out.
Hope these questions aren't too hard but allow you to have some fun with them.
1) Living just above New Orleans on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, we have watched the Saints screw up draft pick after draft pick, game after game, season after season. . . Well, you get the point. With the Saints having the second pick and the option of trading down and the plethora of needs and numerous postions, is there any way they can screw this up???
2) What was going through your mind when you were watching the draft the year the Minnesota Vikings failed to make it to the podium within their fifteen minute allotment and then repeated the blunder moments later??
3) How is it possible that professional scouts with years of observing athletes and having what I would guess would be extensive interviews/information on the players' characters at their finger tips, etc. can miss so severely on their predictions for say a Ryan Leaf, a Steve Emtman, a Brian Bosworth? Wouldn't the combination of the measurements of their physical talent and a good man-to-man, heart-to-heart talk do much to reveal how this person will turn out in the NFL?
4) Where does a scout like you get the information you base your predictions on? Have you personally met all the players expected to be drafted in the first round or is much of your opinion based on game tape?
5) Looking way down deep into your heart of hearts, what is it telling you that we will be saying about Reggie Bush in ten years?
Thanks for your time, Rob. I don't know all that's involved but I feel fairly confident saying, I wish I had your job. Peace out.
T
trader jake
Guest
if super mario and brick are off the board when the packers pick comes up at 1.05...what's the best possible trade down offer ted thompson can expect?
Gold Plated Nails
Footballguy
ROB:
Do you expect Phillip Rivers to play at a high level in 2006? Do you expect him to use his WR more then Drew Brees did?
Do you expect Phillip Rivers to play at a high level in 2006? Do you expect him to use his WR more then Drew Brees did?
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Antonio Cromartie (CB, FSU) is becoming the wild card of the first round after sitting out all of 2005 with ACL and MCL tears and then recovering to blow teams away at the combine and at his personal workout. Rumor has it that the Chargers (#19) and Patriots (#21) have had him in for personal visits. Any idea where he'll end up?
if anyone missed Dodds' post, there's a new forum section and the interview is here
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=235267
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=235267
What Bri said. Rob is live now in the Interview Forum.J
KornKrackedJimy
Footballguy
Who are the Chargers top 3 targets?
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Mods/Joe...... whoever,
Can we not get some questions in about fav teams or Defensive prospects?. Instead of just questions about every QB/RB/WR available this year.
FF drafts are a long way away. Everyone can figure it out after the draft. Am I the only who feels like this?
Can we not get some questions in about fav teams or Defensive prospects?. Instead of just questions about every QB/RB/WR available this year.
FF drafts are a long way away. Everyone can figure it out after the draft. Am I the only who feels like this?
KornKrackedJimy
Footballguy
Thoughts on RB -Antoine Bagwell?
patrickmcgroin
Footballguy
Any chance the Panthers pick a RB in the first? If so who?
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Challenge Everything
Footballguy
What is going on with Javon Walker but more importantly why are the Packers quiet in the Free Agency market this offseason?
I will hang up and listen.
I will hang up and listen.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I got my two answered. Thanks David!
I hope there's time for the OL questions now.
I hope there's time for the OL questions now.
nerangers
Footballguy
Wish we could get a follow up question in on Vernon Davis...Will he still be great if he goes to the 49ers?
#1.
Ahead of all except for Winslow in terms of his athleticism/size combination. Ahead of Winslow because of Winslow's character concerns when he came out. Kid really is a terrific talent. Been quite some time since a TE was selected before a WR...
#1.
Ahead of all except for Winslow in terms of his athleticism/size combination. Ahead of Winslow because of Winslow's character concerns when he came out. Kid really is a terrific talent. Been quite some time since a TE was selected before a WR...
Thanks Banker. We're going to put the main focus on the position guys just simply because that's what we do more of. If we have time, we'll try to get some team questions in. Thanks.
J
They are starting now.
You're welcome BG,J
T
trader jake
Guest
ask him how it feels to be a lowly 5 digiter? 
T
trader jake
Guest
Glad you guys liked it. I'm sorry we couldn't get to every question but we tried to hit what we felt most of our audience was looking for. We'll never be able to hit everything.
I thought Rob did a great job there. It's not easy to field that many players at one time. Guy definitely is on his game.
J
I thought Rob did a great job there. It's not easy to field that many players at one time. Guy definitely is on his game.
J
I think we had about 5-6 hours of questions available. 
David Dodds
Administrator
Like Joe said - Rob was clearly on top of his game here. I thought he answered everything with great takes.
Our plan is to get more of these draft experts on the site in the coming weeks. We will focus some additional talks on team needs, IDP, etc.
But all in all, I am very pleased how this went. Thanks to everyone that submitted such great questions.
Our plan is to get more of these draft experts on the site in the coming weeks. We will focus some additional talks on team needs, IDP, etc.
But all in all, I am very pleased how this went. Thanks to everyone that submitted such great questions.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Just wanted to say great job David and thanks for doing this guys. I'm a member at DraftScout and it is really a great site.
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