Sven's Draft Grades
Another slow day, so more of my draft grades
DSpeeds Destroyers
Original Picks 2, 31, 34, 63, 66, 95, 98, 127, 130, 159, 163
Got the break of the draft via trade with g.g.(gratuitously generous??) and ended up with 2, 31, 34, 59 (up 4), 63 (up 3), 91 (up 4), 95 (up 3), 123 (up 4), 127 (up 3), 155 (up 4), 159 (up 3). Draft swaps normally involve giving something away in return for something else - dspeed only received and gave nothing. The NFL uses a system called the Trade Value Chart - I would suggest that g.g. needs to have a look at it before next years draft.
Selection Order RB, WR, WR, TE, QB, RB, RB, DST, WR
2. Steven Jackson RB
31. Chad Johnson WR
34. Torry Holt WR
59. Todd Heap
63. Vince Young QB
91. Deangelo Williams RB
95. Brandon Jackson RB
127. Denver DST
123. DJ Hackett WR
Had the second pick in the draft, and with super stud LT gone, took the next best thing in Steven Jackson. Given his age, it looks like Jackson will be an integral part of the Destroyers offence for years to come.
At the botton of the second round didn't like the look of the remaining RBs, so took the WR route instead, picking up Chad Johnson and Torry Holt in the third.
In round 4 took the highly rated Todd Heap, RB may have been a better choice with Ahman Green, Jamal Lewis and Brandon Jackson available at the time. The decision did not come back to haunt dspeed (see 7th round pick)
Took QB Vince Young in 5th round, Young should more than make up for any lack in passing yards with his attack on the ground.
Took Deangelo Willimas in the 6th round and picked up one of the bargains of the draft in Brandon Jackson in the 7th. There are questions as to whether Green Bay will go with a 1-2 punch at running back this year, but I'm expecting Brandon to be the starter before the year is out.
Denvers defence in the 8th round is a solid pick and DJ Hackett in the 9th is another draft gem.
Overall a very solid draft from dspeed, got a break with g.g.s draft swap, and used them wisely.
Grade - A