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Post by 101mitch on Jan 23, 2014 21:24:37 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: C+ Summary: When I graded the draft then, I wrote, "I had linebacker as a big need for them, but the Giants haven't drafted a linebacker in Round 1 since Carl Banks … in 1984. No surprise they didn't take one, but I'm pretty surprised they didn't take one at all." The Giants took Pugh in Round 1, and, although he played much better late in the year, he struggled early, and that hurt. And linebacker? Well, Alec Ogletree, Manti Te'o and Kiko Alonso all came off the board in the next 20 picks, and all could have helped this team. Jon Beason played OK, but that position is still a major problem. Looking back, the one issue that still remains with the Pugh pick for me was that he was the seventh offensive lineman off the board, and we were only at pick No. 19. So, in terms of the value at the position, you knew you took a hit there. Elsewhere, I thought Moore was a pretty good scratch-off ticket in Round 3, and he could still help them, but he had minimal impact. Hankins also gave them some good reps late in the year on the defensive line. But that's about it. New grade: C plax I'll do ones people specifically ask, but I don't want to do them all.
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Post by Jindred on Jan 23, 2014 21:26:32 GMT -5
Dolphins
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Post by 101mitch on Jan 23, 2014 21:44:47 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: B-
Summary: As I wrote in April, the Dolphins didn't have to give up a lot to move from No. 12 to No. 3, but it put an extra onus on them to get some value with that pick. And while Jordan flashes a ton of ability, he was highly ranked on my board, and we really don't know if he can stay on the field in a starter's role long term. He was a situational player who was on the field for about 30 percent of snaps as a rookie, during which he showed he can get to the QB. But if you're on the sideline that often, we have to take it into account because that's your coaches concealing things you can't do. After that? Well, there's not much to evaluate. I'm not sure any team in the NFL saw less from a rookie class. Sturgis did a decent job at kicker, but it's quiet elsewhere. This draft doesn't look as hot a year later, but Jordan has talent. New grade: D+
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2014 21:45:18 GMT -5
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Post by 101mitch on Jan 23, 2014 21:45:54 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: B+
Summary: The Jags had one of their better drafts in years, I thought. While the team struggled early (to say the least), it came with getting the rookie class a lot of experience, and we saw improved play down the stretch. Joeckel will have to come back healthy, but should be a pretty good player when he does. Cyprien was a wreck early in the season -- and then was one of the more improved players in the league in the second half. Sanders had 51 catches, Gratz played pretty well later, and other rookies such as Evans and Abry Jones also got good reps. This wasn't a special class, but the Jags got production and built some character. New grade: B
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Post by 101mitch on Jan 23, 2014 21:46:11 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: A-
Summary: The Rams did as well as any team in the draft when it came to hitting needs, and they also got a lot of impact. The problem for St. Louis was it again dealt with an injury to Sam Bradford, which set back the offense, and the Rams simply couldn't keep pace with the rest of the division, as they went 1-5 against Seattle, San Francisco and Arizona. But the draft still looks good, and the team probably would look better if it had played in another division. St. Louis moved up for Austin, and, although he was underused, he still had 40 catches and has star potential. Ogletree wasn't perfect by any means, but he started, didn't come off the field, made some big plays and is going to get better. McDonald is a starter going forward, and he did OK before and after he got hurt. Stacy looks like a steal, and nearly went over 1,000 yards. He'll be the starter going forward. This was a good draft, and the returns from the RG III trade give St. Louis a chance to add more impact in 2014 with the No. 2 pick in May's draft. New grade: B+
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Post by Juggs on Jan 23, 2014 21:47:59 GMT -5
Titans plz...
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Post by Morkim on Jan 23, 2014 21:49:40 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: B- Summary: As I wrote in April, the Dolphins didn't have to give up a lot to move from No. 12 to No. 3, but it put an extra onus on them to get some value with that pick. And while Jordan flashes a ton of ability, he was highly ranked on my board, and we really don't know if he can stay on the field in a starter's role long term. He was a situational player who was on the field for about 30 percent of snaps as a rookie, during which he showed he can get to the QB. But if you're on the sideline that often, we have to take it into account because that's your coaches concealing things you can't do. After that? Well, there's not much to evaluate. I'm not sure any team in the NFL saw less from a rookie class. Sturgis did a decent job at kicker, but it's quiet elsewhere. This draft doesn't look as hot a year later, but Jordan has talent. New grade: D+ JindredThat's silly. Didn't SF do the same thing? It worked out alright
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Post by 101mitch on Jan 23, 2014 21:50:20 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: B+
Summary: This grade drops a bit after a season. While the Titans got a pair of starters on the interior of the offensive line in Warmack and Schwenke, the play from that pair was just average and will hopefully improve next season. Hunter had some development left and should get better, but didn't have a big impact with just 18 catches, though the QB situation wasn't a big help. After that, it's a lot of wait-and-see. Wreh-Wilson could be counted upon in a bigger role next season, particularly if Alterraun Verner is elsewhere, but he should be ready and did a decent job late. Not a bad draft so far, but there's development needed. New grade: C+
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Post by Juggs on Jan 23, 2014 21:52:47 GMT -5
Post-draft grade: B+ Summary: This grade drops a bit after a season. While the Titans got a pair of starters on the interior of the offensive line in Warmack and Schwenke, the play from that pair was just average and will hopefully improve next season. Hunter had some development left and should get better, but didn't have a big impact with just 18 catches, though the QB situation wasn't a big help. After that, it's a lot of wait-and-see. Wreh-Wilson could be counted upon in a bigger role next season, particularly if Alterraun Verner is elsewhere, but he should be ready and did a decent job late. Not a bad draft so far, but there's development needed. New grade: C+ Fair enough, except that he said Hunter didn't have a big impact. I guess two game winning touchdowns doesn't count.
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