Bloom field questions about rookie situations here (1 Viewer)

[Sigmund Bloom]

Ok, since everyone is clamoring for the 100, Ill field some questions about my thoughts on rookie situations in this thread until lunchtime, and maybe some in the afternoon.

shoot.

 

[Davej626]

Chad Jackson's rookie impact? With Givens gone, how much can he add to New England's offense this year?

TIA.

 

[Mad Cow]

Calhoun vs Humes vs Norwood - Who has the better dynasty outlook to truly produce?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Chad Jackson's rookie impact? With Givens gone, how much can he add to New England's offense this year?

TIA.

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He can stretch the field with his deep speed from day one, but I don't him to play a central role. One thing to watch especially closely here is the negotiations with Deion Branch. If for some reason the Pats talks with Branch break down in the long run, Jackson could be set up be a true #1.

 

[offdee]

post-draft thoughts on WR- Greg Jennings (situation in Green Bay and higher than expected draft position)

Also, where do you rank Greg Jennings amongst the rookie WR's now (who's above and below him)

 

[mizeners]

How do you see Holmes fitting in the Steeler's plans this year, especially since he'll be getting a late start? KR, slot, WR2? What do think about his effect on the Steelers offense since he can stretch the field? Thanks!

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Calhoun vs Humes vs Norwood - Who has the better dynasty outlook to truly produce?

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Norwood. He should get a good shot to take over for Dunn soon.

 

[Los Gigantes]

what te's other than davis have a shot to be really special top 10 type players?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

post-draft thoughts on WR- Greg Jennings  (situation in Green Bay and higher than expected draft position)

Also, where do you rank Greg Jennings amongst the rookie WR's now (who's above and below him)

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LOVE jennings. He has a chance to be a #1 a la Derrick Mason down the line. He's 4th after Jackson/Holmes/Moss - really just about equal with Marshall.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

How do you see Holmes fitting in the Steeler's plans this year, especially since he'll be getting a late start? KR, slot, WR2? What do think about his effect on the Steelers offense since he can stretch the field? Thanks!

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Starting in Cedrick Wilson's role last year and eventually taking over ARE's role. Reid will probably get more time on return teams than Holmes.

 

[The Houston Stallions]

What order would you rank the following?

Brandon Marshall

Demetrius Williams

Ernie Simms

Chad Greenway

Greg Jennings

Klopfenstien

Manny Lawson

Tony Schefler

 

[fsufan]

Leon Washington becoming the Jet #1 RB when Martin retires

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

what te's other than davis have a shot to be really special top 10 type players?

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Lewis could be top 10, but not special because he lacks the speed to make huge plays, although he could be a top red zone target (double digit TDs last year at UCLA). Klopfenstein could crack the top 10 eventually because Linehan likes to use the TE and sought him out.Garrett Mills is a deep sleeper to watch - i have to keep saying it, he's got one of the best sets of hands in the entire draft and was ultraproductive in college.

 

[B. Nugget]

What do you think of Brad Smith as a WR in NY? He is a great athlete and making the conversion from QB, but do you expect him to be in the mix for time at WR3 this year?

Also, pretty much the same question about Jason Avant in Philly, does he unseat Lewis or Pinkston and contrtibute right away?

Thanks,

B. Nugget

 

[jgb95]

Which ILB Drafted has the chance to make the biggest impact over the next 3-5 years.

Cleveland Jackson, D'Qwell ILB

Green Bay  Hodge, Abdul ILB

NY Jets Schlegel, Anthony ILB

Indianapolis Keiaho, Freddie ILB

NY Giants Wilkinson, Gerris ILB

Cleveland Williams, Leon ILB

Tennessee  Tulloch, Stephen ILB

Chicago Williams, Jamar ILB

San Diego Dobbins, Tim ILB

Cinncinati Nicholson, A. J. ILB

St. Louis McGarigle, Tim ILB

Washington Simon, Kevin ILB

Thanks.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

What order would you rank the following?

Brandon Marshall

Demetrius Williams

Ernie Simms

Chad Greenway

Greg Jennings

Klopfenstien

Manny Lawson

Tony Schefler

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SimsGreenway

Klop

Marshall

Jennings

DWilliams

Scheffler

Lawson

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Leon Washington becoming the Jet #1 RB when Martin retires

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Nope. he's pushing blaylock out. expect a high draft pick or FA RB next year unless Houston go nuts this year.

 

[dirtyhalos]

are Hodge and Ryans worth trading up for

i give picks 45 and 46 and a 2007 3rd

for picks

38 and 39

thoughts?

ps....I'm lb light

this guy is kind of hard to deal with though

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

What do you think of Brad Smith as a WR in NY?  He is a great athlete and making the conversion from QB, but do you expect him to be in the mix for time at WR3 this year?

Also, pretty much the same question about Jason Avant in Philly, does he unseat Lewis or Pinkston and contrtibute right away?

Thanks,

B.  Nugget

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Avant is a possession WR, but he's polished, so yes he could make an impact very soon.Smith has the open field quickness and dedication to make the move. I doubt he's anything more than a novelty player for this year, but watch his development closely.

 

[Dope]

i have only the 23rd, 26th, 29th and 33rd picks.

Should I try and move up or hold tight.

No IDP and no-TE Required

 

[offdee]

explain the fall of Demetrius Williams in the draft.

Because of this how far did he fall in your rankings for WR's?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Which ILB Drafted has the chance to make the biggest impact over the next 3-5 years.

Cleveland                Jackson, D'Qwell ILB

Green Bay  Hodge, Abdul ILB

NY Jets                Schlegel, Anthony ILB

Indianapolis Keiaho, Freddie ILB

NY Giants                Wilkinson, Gerris ILB

Cleveland                Williams, Leon ILB

Tennessee  Tulloch, Stephen ILB

Chicago                Williams, Jamar ILB

San Diego                Dobbins, Tim ILB

Cinncinati                Nicholson, A. J. ILB

St. Louis                McGarigle, Tim ILB

Washington Simon, Kevin ILB

Thanks.

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Jackson*gap*

Hodge

* big gap*

Wilkinson

Tulloch

*gap*

Dobbins

Schlegel

Keiaho

McGarigle

LWilliams

Nicholson

JWilliams (bump him up if Briggs doesnt re-sign)

*gap*

Simon (i think he's done)

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

explain the fall of Demetrius Williams in the draft.

Because of this how far did he fall in your rankings for WR's?

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He's still in the top 10. The WRs all fell. It was a bloodbath for WRs and RBs in this draft, teams were obsessed with line and defense on the first day.

 

[Imedos]

Leinart's situation should definitely move him up the draft board, but does it move him ahead of VY?

Of course that q goes to people that had VY ahead of Leinart in the first place.

 

[jgb95]

How about OLB???

Thanks Bloom.

5 Green Bay  Hawk, A.J. OLB

9 Detroit Sims, Ernie OLB

17 Minnesota Greenway, Chad OLB

18 Dallas Carpenter, Bobby OLB

22 San Francisco  Lawson, Manny OLB

33 Houston  Ryans, DeMeco OLB

35 Washington McIntosh, Rocky OLB

38 Oakland Howard, Thomas OLB

80 Jacksonville Ingram, Clint OLB

88 Carolina Anderson, James OLB

 

[Biabreakable]

If you have pick 1.02 in a rookie draft Bush is gone your draft whom?

 

[Slinger]

Outside of Leinart, Young and Cutler do any of the other QB's have a realistic chance to become a viable starter in the NFL?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

i have only the 23rd, 26th, 29th and 33rd picks.

Should I try and move up or hold tight.

No IDP and no-TE Required

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I would move up slightly if a top 15 guy falls to the 20-21-22 pick, depending on your team need. i see a dropoff around #20.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Leinart's situation should definitely move him up the draft board, but does it move him ahead of VY?

Of course that q goes to people that had VY ahead of Leinart in the first place.

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I still have VY slightly ahead. Im getting a little worried about Leinart's bust potential with the way he's acting. Not very, but a little.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Many of us had our eye on Mike Hass. Now he's in New Orleans. What do you think?

I know you weren't high on Jeff Webb. Now he's in Kansas City. Have to love the spot (remember that PM mentioning KC?). What do you think?

 

[Slinger]

Everyone in IDP wants to know. Do you think AJ Hawk will play WLB or SLB?

This is very important. Ask DJ Williams.

 

[Bada Bing]

Rank these:

Jay Cutler

Santonio Holmes

Chad Jackson

Sinorice Moss

Jerious Norwood

Brian Calhoun

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Who should I draft?

 

[BoneYardDog]

TEs after Davis:

My Rankings:

Pope

Mills

Klopfenstein

Lewis

Byrd

Yours???

Also top 5 IDPs FF wise, any position:

TIA

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

How about OLB???

Thanks Bloom.

5 Green Bay  Hawk, A.J.                OLB

9 Detroit                Sims, Ernie OLB

17 Minnesota                Greenway, Chad OLB

18 Dallas                Carpenter, Bobby OLB

22 San Francisco  Lawson, Manny OLB

33 Houston                 Ryans, DeMeco OLB

35 Washington McIntosh, Rocky OLB

38 Oakland                Howard, Thomas OLB

80 Jacksonville Ingram, Clint OLB

88 Carolina                Anderson, James OLB

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HawkSims

Greenway

*drop*

Ryans

*drop*

McIntosh

Lawson

*drop*

Howard

Carpenter

*drop*

Ingram

Anderson

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

If you have pick 1.02 in a rookie draft Bush is gone your draft whom?

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Maroney. I see Dillon's 2004 numbers and love that situation. Dallas and Indy were hot for him on draft day, that should tell you something.except:

VDavis in TE premium leagues, especially where TEs can be flexes too.

Leinart or Young in a start 2 QB league, unless RBs are equally scarce.

 

[jgb95]

THANKS BLOOM, REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE TOP 100!!!!

 

[GroveDiesel]

Not the draft, but what are your thoughts of Martin Nance ending up in Buffalo? They have a bunch of guys all fighting for spots with nobody standing out outside of Evans. Does Nance have the ability to earn a spot and see some playing time?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Outside of Leinart, Young and Cutler do any of the other QB's have a realistic chance to become a viable starter in the NFL?

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best opportunity:TJackson has the tools but is raw.

Clemens has a great situation but only came on in his senior year, which is a slight red flag to me.

Croyle I think is an average NFL QB at best and he could break in two at any time.

best talent:

Jacobs is statue-esque and looked like a first rounder in 2004.

Gradkowski is smart and crafty and Gruden should love him.

Martin is still raw and could displace Rodgers eventually.

Wild cards:

Whitehurst if Rivers busts.

In short, I would say no, but the opportunity will there to surprise for those first 3.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Many of us had our eye on Mike Hass.  Now he's in New Orleans.  What do you think? 

I know you weren't high on Jeff Webb.  Now he's in Kansas City.  Have to love the spot (remember that PM mentioning KC?).  What do you think?

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I still like him in the 4th round of rookie drafts. Stallworth seems to have fallen out of favor and Horn is old. I expect Hass to blow away the coaching staff in camp and fight Henderson for the WR3 slot.Love that spot for sure, after Kennison moves on there's no real #1 there. I would keep an eye on him and Cro Thorpe there. I still think Webb is soft and dont expect him to succeed in the NFL.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Everyone in IDP wants to know.  Do you think AJ Hawk will play WLB or SLB?

This is very important.  Ask DJ Williams.

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sorry SLB. But he should be a 3 down LB unlike DJ. DJ will be a stud again eventually, dont worry.

 

[jgb95]

Hey Bloom one more for your brain:

Do you see any Kerry Rhodes in here due tyo situation or talent????

Looking for someone who really cathces your eye.

Detroit Bullocks, Daniel SS

Chicago Manning, Danieal SS

Kansas City Pollard, Bernard SS

Tennessee  Lowry, Calvin SS

NY Giants Peprah, Charlie SS

Washington Doughty, Reed SS

Cleveland Hamilton, Justin SS

Kansas City Page, Jarrad SS

I left Bullocks in for some reason but I took out Whitner and Huff for obvious reasons.

Thanks

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Rank these:

Jay Cutler

Santonio Holmes

Chad Jackson

Sinorice Moss

Jerious Norwood

Brian Calhoun

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CutlerJackson

Holmes

Norwood

Calhoun

Moss

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Who should I draft?

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Marcus Vick

 

[dirtyhalos]

predraft you were high on Jonathan Orr

he went to a Titans team that is kind of crowded with young wr potential as well as some great TE's. where would you consider him in a ppr draft as good value

TIA

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Who should I draft?

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Marcus Vick
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[Sigmund Bloom]

TEs after Davis:

My Rankings:

Pope

Mills

Klopfenstein

Lewis

Byrd

Yours???

Also top 5 IDPs FF wise, any position:

TIA

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LewisKlop

Pope

Scheffler

Byrd

but Scheffler moves up with a bullet if he starts to "get it" in camp.

Hawk

Sims

Greenway

Jackson

Ryans

but Mario should break that top 5 in leagues where sacks are weighted heavily.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Hey Bloom one more for your brain:

Do you see any Kerry Rhodes in here due tyo situation or talent????

Looking for someone who really cathces your eye.

Detroit              Bullocks, Daniel SS

Chicago              Manning, Danieal SS

Kansas City            Pollard, Bernard SS

Tennessee               Lowry, Calvin SS

NY Giants              Peprah, Charlie SS

Washington              Doughty, Reed SS

Cleveland              Hamilton, Justin SS

Kansas City              Page, Jarrad SS

I left Bullocks in for some reason but I took out Whitner and Huff for obvious reasons.

Thanks

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bullocks is a safe pick for depth, but i dont see top 10 upside.Pollard is interesting because he could be an in the box safety or chase WLB.

none of the rest do anything for me.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Everyone in IDP wants to know.  Do you think AJ Hawk will play WLB or SLB?

This is very important.  Ask DJ Williams.

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sorry SLB. But he should be a 3 down LB unlike DJ. DJ will be a stud again eventually, dont worry.
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Just a thought. Hawk could easily end up in the middle. There's been plenty of talk that Barnett is best suted to OLB.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

predraft you were high on Jonathan Orr

he went to a Titans team that is kind of crowded with young wr potential as well as some great TE's.  where would you consider him in a ppr draft as good value

TIA

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5th round or later. If he starts to impress in camp and makes the team, ill look to acquire him and stash him, but he looks like a practice squad guy right now.Some hits and some whiffs in my predraft ranks as always, this one looks like a whiff, but in general, the WRs took some big tumbles on draft day.