Best Draft - The Orange Mane

Rascal · 04-29-2007, 11:51 PM

So simply based on potential and needs, who had the best draft? Obviously it's hard to tell till they get on the field, but what's the fun in that.

Taco John · 04-29-2007, 11:55 PM

I think Cleveland had the best draft. To land two franchise calibre players who will be starters this season and a foundation to build around is significant. Nobody advanced their team any further than Cleveland did this weekend, at least on paper.

Clockwork Orange · 04-29-2007, 11:58 PM

Cleveland, obviously, but I really like what Atlanta did, too.

Rascal · 04-30-2007, 12:01 AM

I like Atlantas as well.

Anderson is an improvement over Kerney IMO, and Blalock is an absolute beast at OG.

Houston next to Hall is going to be a very good CB duo for many years to come IMO.

But Cleveland getting Thomas and Quinn puts them over the top. But the real possible steal for them is Wright if he can shake the character baggage.

So I guess the real question should be, how would you rank the top 10 best drafts?

atomicbloke · 04-30-2007, 12:01 AM

Er... the Broncos?

spdirty · 04-30-2007, 12:04 AM

Denver...and anyone who disagrees can lick my scrotum.

Atlas · 04-30-2007, 12:06 AM

I like what the Faiders did. The Browns did great.

iforgotmypassword · 04-30-2007, 12:13 AM

Bills and Panthers had great ones i thought

rovolution · 04-30-2007, 12:14 AM

Buffalo did an a good job as well IMO, assuming Lynch is on his best behavior.

Posluszny was a great pick in Rd 2. Hes a Day 1 starter at linebacker.

Edwards will be a solid backup and will push JP Losman.

ton80 · 04-30-2007, 12:16 AM

Brady is a media creation. Browns got ripped off.

RhymesayersDU · 04-30-2007, 12:19 AM

I agree with all the love for Cleveland. I still can't believe Miami passed on Quinn.

I know they got Beck in the 2nd, but still...

SouthStndJunkie · 04-30-2007, 12:22 AM

I thought that Cleveland, Carolina, Atlanta, Minnesota, and SF had pretty good drafts. I guess I would say Carolina had the best draft as of right now.

Carolina picked late and still came away with 3-4 potential starters in Beason, Jarrett, Kalil, and Charles Johnson. Ryne Robinson and Tim Shaw were good Day 2 picks for them.

The Browns got a potential franchise LT and a potential franchise QB.

Minnesota drafted a slew of good players in Peterson, Sidney Rice, Marcus McCauley, Brian Robinson, Aundrae Allison, and Rufus Alexander.

The 49ers got Patrick Willis, Joe Staley, and Jason Hill while trading for Darrell Jackson.

Atlanta got Jamaal Anderson, Blalock, and Chris Houston. All potential starters.

Stealth · 04-30-2007, 12:28 AM

49ers did well, getting Willis (beast MLB) and Staley (desperately needed a T). If we're counting trades, getting Darrell Jackson by giving up just a 4th round pick was a steal. Jackson, and Battle at receiver while giving an improved Alex Smith better protection ain't too shabby.

Miami looked suspicious at first but ended up going well overall. Ginn Jr. and Beck help the offense. They then added a C & RB I don't know too much about, but they were persistent with targeting their weakness.

Bills did well by addressing the two big holes that opened up for them this offseason. Still need a O-Line however.

Cowboys picking up a 1st rd pick next year (from the consistent worst 10 team Browns) was huge. Ending up with Spencer and a 08 1st rd pick was something Cowboy fans are probably thrilled with. I was saddened since it could've been the Broncos to do this.

WABronco · 04-30-2007, 12:30 AM

SF, totally. Their receiving corps went from a dramatic weakness to an extremely strongpoint in two days. DJack will be 1, Hill will be 2, and Lelie will be 3. Excellent.

Kaylore · 04-30-2007, 12:36 AM

Buffalo is my vote. I can't endorse the Browns because I think that Quinn isn't that great.

ØrangeÇrush · 04-30-2007, 12:41 AM

I'd say that Carolina had the best draft of the teams not drafting in the top 14 picks. Outside of that, I love what the 49'ers did. They got 4-5 starters if Tarrel Brown doesn't get arrested for something new in the next few days...

Garcia Bronco · 04-30-2007, 01:00 AM

Broncos had the best...duh

Kaylore · 04-30-2007, 01:44 AM

You know a lot of teams really did well with their drafts. This was a draft where there weren't a lot of losers - except Oakland; They're always losers.

brncs_fan · 04-30-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

You know a lot of teams really did well with their drafts. This was a draft where there weren't a lot of losers - except Oakland; They're always losers.

It doesn't matter who the faid draft or trade, Davis is still their owner.

Killericon · 04-30-2007, 01:52 AM

Cleveland.

ludo21 · 04-30-2007, 02:09 AM

Broncos!

Filled need positions, and got future starters and game changers. Gotta love it!

Cool Breeze · 04-30-2007, 02:24 AM

S.f. & T.b.

Odysseus · 04-30-2007, 02:56 AM

San Francisco, Cleveland, Dallas, and Atlanta.

The Raiders did well but management will cloud the end result.

Miami picks up Ginn? Why?

Broncos did great but I hope they don't go back to that well too often. Once is for attitude and twice is a bad trend.

NaptownChief · 04-30-2007, 10:18 AM

I'm pretty impressed with the Colts draft...I think Anthony Gonzalez might be the best WR in the draft after Calvin Johnson. Quinn Pitcock in the 3rd round is the type of DT they badly needed. Every guy they took after that were outstanding athletes with speed and explosive verticals. I think they are going to come away from this draft with several nice contributors.

04-29-2007, 11:51 PM	#1
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Best Draft So simply based on potential and needs, who had the best draft? Obviously it's hard to tell till they get on the field, but what's the fun in that.

04-30-2007, 12:28 AM	#13
Stealth Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	49ers did well, getting Willis (beast MLB) and Staley (desperately needed a T). If we're counting trades, getting Darrell Jackson by giving up just a 4th round pick was a steal. Jackson, and Battle at receiver while giving an improved Alex Smith better protection ain't too shabby. Miami looked suspicious at first but ended up going well overall. Ginn Jr. and Beck help the offense. They then added a C & RB I don't know too much about, but they were persistent with targeting their weakness. Bills did well by addressing the two big holes that opened up for them this offseason. Still need a O-Line however. Cowboys picking up a 1st rd pick next year (from the consistent worst 10 team Browns) was huge. Ending up with Spencer and a 08 1st rd pick was something Cowboy fans are probably thrilled with. I was saddened since it could've been the Broncos to do this. Last edited by Stealth; 04-30-2007 at 12:31 AM..

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04-29-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I think Cleveland had the best draft. To land two franchise calibre players who will be starters this season and a foundation to build around is significant. Nobody advanced their team any further than Cleveland did this weekend, at least on paper.

04-29-2007, 11:58 PM	#3
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Cleveland, obviously, but I really like what Atlanta did, too.

04-30-2007, 12:01 AM	#4
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	I like Atlantas as well. Anderson is an improvement over Kerney IMO, and Blalock is an absolute beast at OG. Houston next to Hall is going to be a very good CB duo for many years to come IMO. But Cleveland getting Thomas and Quinn puts them over the top. But the real possible steal for them is Wright if he can shake the character baggage. So I guess the real question should be, how would you rank the top 10 best drafts?

04-30-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
atomicbloke Ring of Famer La 12 Boca Juniors Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,347 Adopt-a-Bronco: Offensive Line	Er... the Broncos?

04-30-2007, 12:04 AM	#6
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,883 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	Denver...and anyone who disagrees can lick my scrotum.

04-30-2007, 12:06 AM	#7
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	I like what the Faiders did. The Browns did great.

04-30-2007, 12:13 AM	#8
iforgotmypassword Pro Bowler Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 632	Bills and Panthers had great ones i thought

04-30-2007, 12:14 AM	#9
rovolution Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,949 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Buffalo did an a good job as well IMO, assuming Lynch is on his best behavior. Posluszny was a great pick in Rd 2. Hes a Day 1 starter at linebacker. Edwards will be a solid backup and will push JP Losman.

04-30-2007, 12:16 AM	#10
ton80 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 263	Brady is a media creation. Browns got ripped off.

04-30-2007, 12:19 AM	#11
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	I agree with all the love for Cleveland. I still can't believe Miami passed on Quinn. I know they got Beck in the 2nd, but still...

04-30-2007, 12:22 AM	#12
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	I thought that Cleveland, Carolina, Atlanta, Minnesota, and SF had pretty good drafts. I guess I would say Carolina had the best draft as of right now. Carolina picked late and still came away with 3-4 potential starters in Beason, Jarrett, Kalil, and Charles Johnson. Ryne Robinson and Tim Shaw were good Day 2 picks for them. The Browns got a potential franchise LT and a potential franchise QB. Minnesota drafted a slew of good players in Peterson, Sidney Rice, Marcus McCauley, Brian Robinson, Aundrae Allison, and Rufus Alexander. The 49ers got Patrick Willis, Joe Staley, and Jason Hill while trading for Darrell Jackson. Atlanta got Jamaal Anderson, Blalock, and Chris Houston. All potential starters.

04-30-2007, 12:30 AM	#14
WABronco WE SUCK AGAIN All dat force Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 4,976	SF, totally. Their receiving corps went from a dramatic weakness to an extremely strongpoint in two days. DJack will be 1, Hill will be 2, and Lelie will be 3. Excellent.

04-30-2007, 12:36 AM	#15
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,010 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Buffalo is my vote. I can't endorse the Browns because I think that Quinn isn't that great.

04-30-2007, 12:41 AM	#16
ØrangeÇrush Aaaayh!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,371	I'd say that Carolina had the best draft of the teams not drafting in the top 14 picks. Outside of that, I love what the 49'ers did. They got 4-5 starters if Tarrel Brown doesn't get arrested for something new in the next few days...

04-30-2007, 01:00 AM	#17
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,987 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Broncos had the best...duh

04-30-2007, 01:44 AM	#18
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,010 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	You know a lot of teams really did well with their drafts. This was a draft where there weren't a lot of losers - except Oakland; They're always losers.

04-30-2007, 01:52 AM	#20
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Cleveland.

04-30-2007, 02:09 AM	#21
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Broncos! Filled need positions, and got future starters and game changers. Gotta love it!

04-30-2007, 02:24 AM	#22
Cool Breeze Ring of Famer Broncos Rock! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of town Posts: 1,221	S.f. & T.b.

04-30-2007, 02:56 AM	#23
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	San Francisco, Cleveland, Dallas, and Atlanta. The Raiders did well but management will cloud the end result. Miami picks up Ginn? Why? Broncos did great but I hope they don't go back to that well too often. Once is for attitude and twice is a bad trend.

04-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#24
NaptownChief Donkeys Nightmare Football Pimp Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,490	I'm pretty impressed with the Colts draft...I think Anthony Gonzalez might be the best WR in the draft after Calvin Johnson. Quinn Pitcock in the 3rd round is the type of DT they badly needed. Every guy they took after that were outstanding athletes with speed and explosive verticals. I think they are going to come away from this draft with several nice contributors.