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anyone an ESPN insider? - Anhil8tor - 04-27-2009
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=2045144&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft05%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dkiper_jr_mel%26id%3d2045144
I'd like to read Mels assessment of the 2005 NFL draft 4 years later....
anyone an ESPN insider? - quint - 04-27-2009
sportsline grades
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/11680126
eagles a+,bears, and lions get an a.
cowboys and raiders get d or d+.
anyone an ESPN insider? - BIRD33 - 04-28-2009
An A+ for the eagles seems like a stretch.How do you know Maklin will contribute this year?
anyone an ESPN insider? - Vitamin E - 04-28-2009
Malkin plays hockey....in Pittsburg!
DUH!!!
anyone an ESPN insider? - Anhil8tor - 04-28-2009
no one will help me out here?
anyone an ESPN insider? - WoolyGoat - 04-28-2009
link works for me, and I'm not logged in w/an insider account.
anyone an ESPN insider? - BIRD33 - 04-28-2009
Philadelphia Eagles: A
Another very good group of players. Defensive tackle Mike Patterson is an exceptional player, Matt McCoy was one of the fastest-rising linebackers leading up to the draft, Ryan Moats provides good depth behind Brian Westbrook at running back and Sean Considine is a smart, tough safety. Todd Herremans is a developmental offensive tackle prospect out of the fourth round but the Eagles got five more potential contributors after taking him. A large class with no real downside.
This was no A draft.
anyone an ESPN insider? - WoolyGoat - 04-28-2009
yeah, kiper really nailed this one too. every player he mentioned (other than maybe sanders, and even he has been decent) was much better than the expert projected
New England Patriots: C
Guard Logan Mankins was a reach in the first round but the Patriots obviously like his size and nastiness, and he will help fill the void left by Joe Andruzzi's departure via free agency. Ellis Hobbs has good size but not enough skill to be more than a nickel back, and safety James Sanders was a teammate of Mankins at Fresno State and both were helped by the relationship between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Fresno State coach Pat Hill. Tackle Nick Kaczur could play guard as well but came off the board a little early and Matt Cassel is a big project at quarterback.
anyone an ESPN insider? - BIRD33 - 04-28-2009
The Cassel call is hilarious.
anyone an ESPN insider? - WoolyGoat - 04-28-2009
I guess technically he was right about Cassell
anyone an ESPN insider? - BIRD33 - 04-28-2009
In a broad sense he was.Kiper was the guy who said Ryan Leaf would be better then Peyton Manning.
anyone an ESPN insider? - WoolyGoat - 04-28-2009
BIRD33 Wrote:In a broad sense he was.Kiper was the guy who said Ryan Leaf would be better then Peyton Manning.
would this surprise anybody?
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/report_lions_to_use_no_1
anyone an ESPN insider? - Anhil8tor - 04-28-2009
Vikings got a B E!
The Vikings targeted speed on their board and they definitely got it with wide receiver Troy Williamson, who wowed Minnesota enough that the Vikings passed on Mike Williams. Defensive end Erasmus James gives them much-needed help up front, guard-tackle Marcus Johnson will solidify the offensive line and running back Ciatrick Fason has the potential to be a terrific steal in the fourth round. Dustin Fox is a good cornerback and defensive tackle C.J. Mosley is a motivated overachiever.
anyone an ESPN insider? - Anhil8tor - 04-28-2009
Chargers got a C
I like end/linebacker Shawne Merriman as an addition to the pass rush, but the rest of the players the Chargers selected were taken a little early. Defensive tackle Luis Castillo did not have a first-round grade and receiver Vincent Jackson was a reach in the second round as the Chargers were desperate to add a receiver. Darren Sproles should be a nice situational back who can also return kicks, but the remainder of the players San Diego took were more toward the undrafted free-agent category.
anyone an ESPN insider? - Vitamin E - 04-28-2009
Anhil8tor Wrote:Vikings got a B E!
The Vikings targeted speed on their board and they definitely got it with wide receiver Troy Williamson, who wowed Minnesota enough that the Vikings passed on Mike Williams. Defensive end Erasmus James gives them much-needed help up front, guard-tackle Marcus Johnson will solidify the offensive line and running back Ciatrick Fason has the potential to be a terrific steal in the fourth round. Dustin Fox is a good cornerback and defensive tackle C.J. Mosley is a motivated overachiever.
Stop with the ESPN Mobile smack.
anyone an ESPN insider? - Paddy - 04-28-2009
He gave the Bears an A-. With Cedric Benson as their 1st pick.