***Official*** NFL Draft Thread 2005 (1 Viewer)

[ffweasel]

Looks like 1 or 2 RBs may be on their way out very soon. Either via trade or cut.

 

[ffweasel]

Thorpe, Craphonso. I can't bring myself to root for Crap.

 

[Preds]

How about Adrian McPherson to Buffalo to backup JP? Seems like a typical boom/bust Donahoe pick to me, and I don't see him going next to Carolina (barring a trade) before Buffalo's pick.

 

[ffweasel]

How about Adrian McPherson to Buffalo to backup JP? Seems like a typical boom/bust Donahoe pick to me, and I don't see him going next to Carolina (barring a trade) before Buffalo's pick.

Not yet at least. I'm hoping the Lions can somehow trade into the 4th and pick him up. Doubtful though.

 

[stubby]

I like picking up Marion Barber for my Cowboys. Good insurance for Julius, and can give him a breather as well. With all the additions in the draft and free agents, I'm looking at a ball-control offense from them in 2005.

 

[CaptainHucklebuck]

How's Kyle Orton? My Bears took him over Craphonso Thorpe, which surprised me...

 

[Preds]

Tennessee takes a 3rd WR in the last 2 rounds... they grasping at straws and hoping one of them can replace Mason or what?Courtney Roby at 3.04, Brandon Jones at 3.33, and now Roydell Williams at 4.35

 

[ffweasel]

Don't know enough about Dan Orlovsky, but I had hoped that the Lions would select Mcpherson.

Vital StatisticsPosition: QB	School: ConnecticutHeight: 6-5	Weight: 236 lbs.Orlovsky had gone unnoticed by NFL scouts until a showdown between Philip Rivers and North Carolina State in 2003, where he threw for 299 yards and three scores. A once tall, lanky high school prospect, Orlovsky helped put UConn on the map. This signal caller developed NFL size and above average accuracy during his Husky career. He threw for 3,485 and 3,354 yards over the past two years and improved his completion percentage by 7% from his junior to senior season. Orlovsky has a natural ability to avoid the sack and get the ball to the open receiver. Despite running a 5.0 40, Orlovsky has good lateral movement and can throw on the run. He is also a durable quarterback who is not afraid to take the big hit. Orlovsky has yet to play top talent consistently and could learn a lot by holding a clipboard for a year. He draws comparisons to Atlanta's 2004 third round pick, Matt Schaub of Virginia.

 

[TheBigHouse]

Sometimes you wonder if these previews are talking about the same person :

Orlovsky has a natural ability to avoid the sack and get the ball to the open receiver.

From PFW's draft preview:

Negatives: Really struggles with accuracy on the move. Below-average mobility and won't avoid the rush.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Talk about coach speak:Norv Turner: "Kerry Collins is an oustanding football player"Norv Turner: "What we're trying to do is become a balanced football team"

 

[diesel7982]

Tennessee takes a 3rd WR in the last 2 rounds... they grasping at straws and hoping one of them can replace Mason or what?

Courtney Roby at 3.04, Brandon Jones at 3.33, and now Roydell Williams at 4.35

TEN had 2 WRs on their entire roster before the draft and have little cap room to add them via FA.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Great value pick by the Packers. Took the best player available BY FAR.

Too bad they'll be FAR back in the standings as a result.

Yeah, they might be 7-9 instead of 9-7 now. They'll win the same # of playoff games regardless.

Might as well trade Favre then, if they're giving up hope of winning the super bowl.

Winning the Super Bowl was not realistic no matter who they drafted in the 1st round.

Umm, when you have one of the top offenses in the league you simply need to improve your defense a little and you have a shot. This team would have been in the SB a couple years ago had it not been for 4th & 26... this team is not far away at all. Bates hiring will jump the defense up in the teens just by scheme alone and add a pass rusher or a safety that will start right away might propel this team in defense to like 10-14 overall. This team is not far away and this does not help us at all.

In many cases, the most brilliant moves on draft night aren't apparent until 2, 3 or even 4 years later. Good GM's who have confidence in themselves and their board draft for the long term.