Haha I expected as much. In reality they did pretty good with what they had....injuries they were decimated on D by the end of the season and lost their starting QB and C. Either way couldn't stop the run all year should be better after a strong D draft. If they start taking WR then all is lost!
I agree. I also think that's in part to a lot of sites seeking click bait. Not having the knowledge of the teams that fans do. Not having a college football background and relying solely on draft hype and player rankings. Not taking the time to think through. How each player effects the dynamics of the teams. As well as the players drafted. Odds are the NDL draft has a different result. This is where I'm very impressed with this mock draft and the results of it. A lot of great strategies incorporated with knowledge. I had a blast already looking forward to next year. And other drafts this year. You're all a great group
Agreed it's nice when everyone knows their team and the guys who took on different teams did a pretty decent job of trying to figure it out. I found Walters to be the closest other sites are just way behind on needs. I credit Walters for that. I focused mainly on the needs but if a stud falls to you he must be taken which messes things up in a weird way when doing these but the team would be ecstatic!I agree. I also think that's in part to a lot of sites seeking click bait. Not having the knowledge of the teams that fans do. Not having a college football background and relying solely on draft hype and player rankings. Not taking the time to think through. How each player effects the dynamics of the teams. As well as the players drafted. Odds are the NDL draft has a different result. This is where I'm very impressed with this mock draft and the results of it. A lot of great strategies incorporated with knowledge. I had a blast already looking forward to next year. And other drafts this year. You're all a great group
I said the same thing earlier but if you know your team and you are not insane you can blatantly see the major flaws and what needs to be fixed. If your team is ranked 30th against the run you better look at your front 7 as an example. If you don't have a RB then you better draft one. Some people don't understand football and that it's a team game so you can't help them...haha!
I like to run a situational based system. I try to go for the best player available that fills a need. While filling other needs. The theory certain skill sets enhance other positions on the team.I also think certain picks enhance other picks while also filling needs. Best player available can take on several meanings. It could be what player rates the highest as an individual. Or it could be what player brings the most to the team. And elevates the preexisting structure. But thats just my opinion.
Can't say I miss the Al Davis days. Of drafting based on 40 times. And well Jamarcus Russell.
I used to cringe come draft day
I try not to remember that. I wanted them to draft Calvin Johnson back then. Let's also not forget. They passed on Aaron Rodgers who dropped in their laps. For who was it Fabian Washington and his 40 time?
That's a better way to say it but exactly what I meant. Always take the best player but obviously if you have a tie breaker you have to go with the position that helps your team the most. Sometimes it comes down to money positions which is something that we never used to consider but in the cap era we now do. I purposely traded back because to me I knew I'd have 3-4 players that would help the Fins but were all relatively the same. Why not get your guy and get another third rounder or more? Of course if a true stud falls you have to make the pick I noticed some teams actually traded up or down too much leaving them too watered down or with not enough picks.
I think part of it is almost read and react. Making adjustments on the fly in response to trends. Like I did get Jackson but corners started flying off the board fast. While there were corners I would have liked to add. There were other needs that needed to be addressed. It almost morphed into grab the best player needed at the best time too. Then dress the rest in other ways.Like Tedric Thompson who played a huge role in the colorado secondary supporting their top tier cbs. Complimented Jackson And would be great to Develop with Karl Joseph's style who they drafted last year. Having to get creative with the flow of the draft makes it that much more fun imo. Regardless of who ranks where.After comparing our draft to other mocks drafts from draft sites. I would say we all smoked them
Agreed you can be tough and say BPA or bust but if you don't have two starting CB'S you better draft at least one good one early or you'll get killed out there. That's my point there are needs and there are emergencies! Walter did a great job of tracking this through FA.
