Rate the draft

It's the 11th pick... I could list about 30 dudes I would have rather've had.

But for starters: Someone that isn't known as being a bad teammate and involved in a rape case?

Maybe?

 

Tell you in a year....but not a A for NOT TAKING Manziel. We took someone that will not play unless an injury to a teammate happens. NE/Den/SF/SEA can afford such luxury....not a team that hasn't been to the playoffs in...what is it 5 years.

 

The more I think about it the more I like the Lewan pick. Roos must really be nearing the end as the pick shows a real lack of confidence in Roos. Sankey looks solid and could end up being a strong starter in a year or two. The Jones pick is probably my favorite. He could have gone higher and suits the new scheme.

Overall I will give it a B.

I would say the opposite. The teams you mentioned can win a Super Bowl now. So they should be getting a guy who can contribute to a Super Bowl run right away. The Titans are not going to challenge for a Super Bowl so might as well build for the long run.

 

The fact that people feel LT was not a need blows my mind...Barr, Ebron, Gilbert, Mack, etc....all gone! Most left at the spot of 11 had their own issues other than Donald IMO. The draft fell in an odd way. Check out what Houston did ( Clowney+Nix) along with watt, and tell me we won't need a Left tackle for that and many years at least 2x a year?! Dude was a top 3 tackle, douchebag or not and Roos/Oher aren't the short or long term answer....This draft was done well

 

It is a need. Roos is almost done.

 

Exactly Hammer....Roos did not play very well last year, and they knew it. I don't feel Lewan was option 1, but he was best at the time, and I still like the pick a lot. Dude plays angry, and this team needs all the attitude it can get. Character issues??? Sure...Can't argue, welcome to most of the F ing league lol...Tackle is NOT guard..Solid pick and draft.

 

There should be at least 100 options where we vote on a scale of 1 to 100 how good the draft was.

1000 would be better because truly I would grade this an 81.6

 

He could end up being the best of the group. Matthews looks like someone who has plateaued. I would not be shocked if he ends up playing most of his career inside like his father. Robinson looks like he could be amazing. Though IMO he is very raw to be taken so high. He could be the next Orlando Pace. He could also be the next Leonard Davis (Huge high picked OT who ended up playing OG) or even the next Mike Williams. Not the WR Mike Williams this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Williams_(offensive_lineman)

Lewan is a pure LT who projects well. He does have some character concerns but they are not huge. Not like he is another Pacman or Britt. Clowney and Manziel are much much bigger risks. This team is set up nicely on the OL for years to come.

 

maybe we should all wait two years and then come back to this thread

 

Couldn't have said it better myself. Robinson is a mauler (sound like someone we know?) and he has huge upside, but his footwork and pass blocking needs help. Jake is good, but like you said, ceiling met already. I truly think Kiper thought Lewan was going #6 to Atlanta...and I liked Lewan over Matthews personally. Add in the fact we have Glass Locker, and a recovering Mettenberger, and its more of a need besides Houston adds and our current players at the position. Side note, Sankey pick was awesome!!!!!