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Footballguy
I know USA Today rated the Cards draft a four star affair, but I disagree with their assessment. I don't think you can grade out their performance any lower than a "B" due to the acquisition of Leinart. But, I think their subsequent picks were questionable at best.
Deuce Lutui might not even start this season. The better move would have been to trade up and acquire Justice, who fell into the second round and was selected just two picks ahead of them by Philly. A first round talent who could have made an impact in 2006.
Leonard Pope was an OK pick in the third round. The Cards were horrible in the red zone last season, so it makes sense. But, Denny tends to not use his tight ends in the passing game so you could argue they should have addressed other needs with that pick.
Watson, Johnson, and Watkins were disapointments in their final season in college. They dropped because of work ethic and/or performance issues. Workout warriors are fine, but I'd rather have football players. Not impressed by these picks.
I'm OK with Lewis from Virginia Tech. He grades out as a solid backup DT and the Cards needed depth. I thought the Cards got decent value with that pick considering it was in round 6.
Deuce Lutui might not even start this season. The better move would have been to trade up and acquire Justice, who fell into the second round and was selected just two picks ahead of them by Philly. A first round talent who could have made an impact in 2006.
Leonard Pope was an OK pick in the third round. The Cards were horrible in the red zone last season, so it makes sense. But, Denny tends to not use his tight ends in the passing game so you could argue they should have addressed other needs with that pick.
Watson, Johnson, and Watkins were disapointments in their final season in college. They dropped because of work ethic and/or performance issues. Workout warriors are fine, but I'd rather have football players. Not impressed by these picks.
I'm OK with Lewis from Virginia Tech. He grades out as a solid backup DT and the Cards needed depth. I thought the Cards got decent value with that pick considering it was in round 6.
