05-17-2019, 09:49 PM
(05-16-2019, 05:33 PM)3wt Wrote: Ross Tucker called our draft "Meh"; Kiper & McShay graded our draft out at A-
So we have a boom or bust draft here:
It's the Kool-Aid, rose colored glasses and homer time of the year I realize. But I think the draft has the potential to be excellent. And I'm intrigued by the UDFA QB as well. I particularly am excited about the first 3 picks and Wren, Jordan and Davis. They have the potential to be game changers by the end of the season. So I'm saying BOOM.
- Jonah Williams - Dropped because no one could certify he'd be a quality tackle and because of ordinary measurable and athleticism; BUT superior production against elite competition, superior intelligence, love of the game, superior technique and mental toughness
- Drew Sample - Roundly criticized pick because of paltry production in the receiving game and the belief he'd be there as late as the 4th round; BUT film showed that he was frequently open, caught everything thrown to him, was the consensus best blocking TE in the 2019 class and would not have been there in the 3rd Round
- Germaine Pratt - Liked by most but loved by none. Former safety with good production but stiff hips and limited athleticism; BUT superior production, excellent speed, demonstrated ability to cover and a great tackler.
- Ryan Finley - Meh QB in this class. Tucker calls him, "Dalton Lite". Average to below average arm. Inconsistent. BUT - when he's on he's VERY accurate, has great intelligence and is a big time competitor.
- Renell Wren - Inconsistent performance. Raw. BUT - Big time size/ length, great quickness, motivated (late) towards practice and film work, when he's performing up to his capabilities is dominant. I read that as he's inconsistent because of lack of experience not motivation or brains. Deemed very coachable.
- Michael Jordan - Has poor techniques and sluggish feet and is prone to quick combination moves; BUT has great size, was smart enough to make the calls as center and is likely to grow into his size as he cleans up his technique
- Trayveon Williams - Smaller back with limited power and limited vision; BUT gained mentally and physically in his last season, has great production is an alpha player that sparks the rest of the team.
- Deshaun Davis - Smaller linebacker with average to slow speed; BUT is very smart, knows where to be, sheds well and gets there quicker than faster linebackers - and hits like a tank
- Rodney Anderson - Talented and well sized running back with a significant history of injuries; BUT the film when he's healthy is excellent and has the potential to be the perfect backup to Mixon
- Jordan Brown - Good sized corner who is perceived as not being physical and a poor tackler; BUT has terrific size/ speed ratio, has really good ball skills and can "smother" underneath routes
What say you? Boom or bust?
Barring injuries and growth it is definately a BOOM!
The Steelers Draft was meh....
