It's over, how did it go for you?

[DErickson88]

Now that the 2008 EFS Draft for Lg 25 is in the record books, how do you think your draft went?

Being totally and completely biased, I felt I was in pretty good shape after RFA and some offseason trades and could draft for the future instead of for immediate need. That mindset took a lot of pressure off the Sizzers’ front office to produce an instant home run hitter or two in this year’s draft.

1.8-Kevin Smith RB Lions: Initially I thought this may have been a reach but it seems about right looking at other drafts

3.4-Earl Bennett WR Bears: OL Pollak was my target here, but he went a full round earlier. I think this was my biggest reach as he might have still been there at 3.11 or maybe even 4.9. I like this guy though and think he has a good shot in the NFL.

3.11-Philip Merling DL Dolphins: I needed some depth at this position and in my opinion he was the best DL available at this pick.

4.9-Ryan Clady OL Broncos: Very happy with this pick. After seeing Clady go a lot earlier in other drafts, this seems like excellent value for a good plug and play OL.

5.11-Tim Hightower RB Cardinals: Almost a certain reach, but I had him or Q Groves DL targeted for my final pick and Groves went two picks before me.

Sizzerman

[tec]

My Draft was actually a bit different, I traded picks to acquire players I wanted at certain positions:

1. I traded my three first round picks for RB J Addai, LB D Ryans and DB Ndukwe.

2. traded a 2nd and 3rd to move up to take OL Pollack Indy.

3. traded BBell and rd 5 and 6 picks for QB J Johnson TB.

4. 5.9 RB Tashard Choice Dal. well now that Dallas has signed Barber to longterm contract this choice is a bit redundant.

5. 6.9 WR Eddie Royal Den. took a flyer on a guy that may or may not pan out.

6. 7.9 DE or is he LB? Marcus Howard Indy. Small but quick, can he play in NFL or not. again a flyer....

No starters other than Pollack, perhaps, even he is not guaranteed anything.

Looking at past few years we decided to overhaul the roster this offseason, that we have accomplished. whether it means we can get to Playoffs and advance is another matter....

tc

PS If anyone needs a DB I have a surplus I would be willing to deal (Allen, McGowan, others?.....)

also willing to listen to offers for LB/DE Marcus Howard Ind.

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How did my draft go? Eh.... I guess it was ok. I didn't have many picks, since I'm known for trading my picks away. I was pleased to see LB-Curtis Lofton fall to me at 2.6. I felt like I was strong at LB but couldn't resist picking him, as I think he's got the makings to be a good one BUT I turned around and traded him away for S-Kenny Phillips. I felt like I needed to upgrade my DB's and tried a few different trade offers with Mr Joe Bengals, but he wouldn't budge from wanting Lofton from me. Hopefully Phillips turns out to be a solid starter for many years, or else I may have made a big mistake.

With the 3.6 pick I decided to go with WR-Early Doucet. With this being a deep draft for WR's I opted for Doucet because he's in Arizona. I think he's already a pretty good receiver and figure if Fitzgerald (who I have) or Boldin get hurt, he could become a solid spot starter for me. I had 4 solid starters at WR but felt like adding him could help me more down the line. We'll have to wait and see.

With the 4.11 pick, I was pleased to a see a DE like Lawrence Jackson still available. Wasn't really a need pick, but I figure he could be another "down the line" type of player for me. I'll really be keeping my eye on him to see how he progresses.

With my final pick, at 7.12, I was happy to see an OL like Duane Brown still there. I'm not overly happy with the depth of my O-line, so Brown was a no brainer for me. He should instanly start on that line and if the Texans can find a good running game soon, they may be able to move the ball more consistantly (that is, if Andre Johnson can stay healthy). Jury will be out, for a while, on this one.

If I had to grade my draft, I would give myself an Incomplete.

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I just took a quick overview of each teams draft and I feel like the 2 teams that did the best job were Virginians and Redzone Aliens. Just great, both teams in my division. I hope I'm wrong on this one :( . I think Mr Joe Bengals did alot to infuse as much talent as possible to his team. He hit on a bunch of position needs (except for QB) and even made some smart moves, like the drafting of Crable (LB-NE). Sure, Crable "may" not turn out to be much, but seeing the ages of Bruschi and Vrabel(who MrJB has on his squad) I thought it was smart to take a flier on him, especially middle of the 6th round.

Just a few of my observations.

[Lestat88]

1 Darren McFadden 2.5 Jonathan Stewart 3.6 Chris Long 4.4 Rashard Mendenhall 8 Keith Rivers 8.1 Matt Forte 8.1 Matt Ryan 9.4 Derrick Harvey 9.7 Kevin Smith 10.3 Vernon Gholston 11 Jerod Mayo 11.1 Felix Jones 15.1 Chris Johnson 16.8 Joe Flacco 16.9 Curtis Lofton 17.7 Devin Thomas 18.2 Jordan Dizon 18.5 James Hardy 20.7 Ray Rice 25.2 Kenny Phillips 23.4 Mike Pollak 23.6 Limas Sweed 27.4 Brian Brohm 27.6 Donnie Avery 28.3333 Dan Connor 28.9 Chad Henne 28.9 Lawrence Jackson 31.3 Leodis McKelvin 33.1 Ryan Torain 33.5556 Quentin Groves 33.7778 Dustin Keller 35.3 DeSean Jackson 36.2222 Glen Dorsey 37.9 Phillip Merling 38.5 Jerome Simpson 39.2222 Tavares Gooden 39.4 Ryan Clady 39.7 Jamaal Charles 40 Malcolm Kelly 40.8889 Jordy Nelson 41.375 Mario Manningham 41.375 Earl Bennett 41.7778 Beau Bell 42.5 Jake Long 43.4444 Dominique Rodgers Cromartie 45.5 Steve Slaton 46.3333 John Carlson 46.9 Tyrell Johnson 49.2222 Xavier Adibi 49.2222 Brandon Flowers 49.6667 Phillip Wheeler 50.5 Early Doucet 51.5 Aqib Talib 51.6 Calais Campbell 52 Sedrick Ellis 55.1111 Eddie Royal 56 Jason Jones 57.375 Andre Caldwell 61.5556 Jeff Otah 60.25 Dexter Jackson 60.75 Mike Jenkins 62 Cliff Avril 63.375 Jacob Hester 64 Shawn Crable 64.125 John David Booty 64.8889 Charles Godfrey 65.625 Josh Johnson 66.7778 Dejuan Morgan 69.5 Duane Brown 70.375 Brandon Albert 67.2222 Chris Ellis 72.5 Tim Hightower 74.8571 Mike Hart 79.125 Tom Zbikowski 76 Harry Douglas 76.625 Tashard Choice 76.625 Bruce Davis 77.25 Chris Williams 78.25 Kentwan Balmer 78.4286 Tracy Porter 79.125 Lavelle Hawkins 79.5 Terrence Wheatley 79.875 Gosder Cherilus

[mcardelino]

I believe I filled several depth areas with players that will be NFL starters in their 1st or 2nd years --- Stewart, Rivers, McKelvin, Long, Flowers, Albert. I reached for a couple of Michigan guys that could surprise - M. Hart and A. Arrington. The one area I'd like to have done better with was WR - but there was not really any depth or outstanding talent there. Also like my Dexter Jackson pick - he will fit in Tampa and could be a stat producer from a smaller school. I really wanted James Hardy! Think he will be perfect in Buffalo and will be a quality WR for years to come!

Still have work to do and I am available for trade discussions!

Mike
Virginians