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[Woy]

2005 NFL DRAFT PREVIEW (Mid-Season Report)



Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN - As the NFL nears the mid-way point of the season, teams are usually thinking two things. What can we possibly do to get ready for playoffs or what can we possibly do to improve our team in the draft next year? Teams such as the San Diego Chargers, New York Giants, and Carolina Panthers are looking to the incoming rookie class to help their teams next year. This is the first of a three-part series, as I'll look at the top seven quarterback, runningback, and receiver prospects eligible for the draft.



Derek Anderson out of Oregon State is the top quarterback coming out of this class. At 6'6", he's got the size and the arm strength to be a star some day. He isn't very mobile, but scouts point to Drew Bledsoe as a NFL similarity.



Aaron Rodgers out of Cal-Berkley is challenging Anderson for the top spot on draft boards. He's smaller than Derek but more mobile and has good touch on his throws. He might not come out for the draft, however, as he is only a junior.



Alex Smith is the third quarterback on this list. He is very athletic, but also is downgraded by playing in Urban Meyer's spread offense that is not common in the NFL. He has good size, but also plays in the Mountain West conference; not exactly the toughest.

Other quarterbacks are Kyle Orton of Purdue, Jason Campbell of Auburn, and Ryan Fitzpatrick of Harvard. A dark horse candidate is Adrian McPherson, formerly from Florida State. After losing his eligibility due to a blank-check scandal, he currently plays in the Arena Football League with the Indiana Firebirds where he was the Rookie of the Year last season.

[Pats4Life]

Lol nice. I'll either have mine back or have a new one by the time NCAA 2010 drops. Got big plans with that game. What brought you over here from IGN?

Better overall atmosphere. I just have had a thing in for IGN ever since I joined. Nice update by the way Woy. :applause:

[Woy]

Better overall atmosphere. I just have had a thing in for IGN ever since I joined. Nice update by the way Woy. :applause:

Yeah, everything about VSN is great. Plus you don't have to pay for extra features here. :tongue: Maybe we can bring j_flava, FutureIsHere and others here. ;) And thanks.

[Woy]

Is Jason White gonna be in the draft?

No. The first post says I'm creating 7 QB, 7 HB, and 7 WR every season till my rookie edits run out. Plus I think Jason White's a joke.

[Woy]

I think YOU are a joke. :| Sike. :yahootongue: I don't even know who Jason White is.

He was a Heisman winning quarrtback at Oklahoma. Eligible six years cause he tore both ACLs I do believe. Played in two national title games and choked in both. Wasn't drafted, signed as an UFA by the Titans. Retired during training camp. Joke.

[Woy]

Watching the Penguins and setting up something new = no updates tonight.

They'll return tomorrow.

[Herm]

Watching the Penguins and setting up something new = no updates tonight.

They'll return tomorrow.

excuses excuses bring the newness tomorrow

[Woy]

2005 NFL DRAFT PREVIEW (Mid-Season Report)



Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN - As the NFL nears the mid-way point of the season, teams are usually thinking two things. What can we possibly do to get ready for playoffs or what can we possibly do to improve our team in the draft next year? Teams such as the San Diego Chargers, New York Giants, and Carolina Panthers are looking to the incoming rookie class to help their teams next year. This is the second of a three-part series, as I'll look at the top seven quarterback, runningback, and receiver prospects eligible for the draft.



It's surprising when you see a division 1-AA runningback on top of draft boards, but that's what you have in Brandon Jacobs. The transfer from Auburn is a huge back with surprising speed and should be a starter where ever he is drafted.



Marion Barber is the next back on this list. The All-American from Minnesota is quicker than Jacobs and is an extremely hard runner. He doesn't have the body as the Southern Illinois back but still runs people over.

Other runningbacks are Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown of Auburn, Cedric Benson of Texas, Darren Sproles of Kansas State, and Maurice Clarett formerly of Ohio State. Clarett is the darkhorse, as he hasn't played since his freshman year at OSU. If he's in shape however, he'll be a good back in this league.

[Woy]

Sorry for the lack of updates. Graduation is tomorrow so obviously you know where my mind's at. I'd say that this will be kicked into high gear again by Sunday.

[Woy]

Bumping this up. Might have an update tonight.

[Woy]

2005 NFL DRAFT PREVIEW (Mid-Season Report)



Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN - As the NFL nears the mid-way point of the season, teams are usually thinking two things. What can we possibly do to get ready for playoffs or what can we possibly do to improve our team in the draft next year? Teams such as the San Diego Chargers, New York Giants, and Carolina Panthers are looking to the incoming rookie class to help their teams next year. This is the last part of a three-part series, as I'll look at the top seven quarterback, runningback, and receiver prospects eligible for the draft.



Braylon Edwards is the top rated receiver coming out in the draft. He's tall and has huge hands. He's a matchup nightmare near the redzone as well with his jumping ability. The only weakness is his straight line speed.



Mike Williams is the next rated receiver. He's like Maurice Clarett in a way, as he is ineligible to play this season. He was really dominant last year at USC and he has a bigger body than Edwards.



Sharod "Roddy" White is the next receiver on this list. He's the fastest one out of the three top receivers, but is the least polished. He also plays in a weak conference, so the competition doesn't help him like it does Edwards and Williams.

Other receivers are Mark Clayton of Oklahoma, Roscoe Parrish of Miami, Chris Henry of West Virginia, and Troy Williamson of South Carolina. Parrish is the dark horse out of this group. He's small, but has lighting quick speed and would be a boost as a slot receiver on any team.

[Lumpkin]

nice draft previews, Mike Williams lol

[Woy]

BRAYLON MOTHERFUCKIN' EDWARDS!

That's a nice pic I used of him. He's basically telling the CMU defender to suck it, haha.

[Woy]

Nice update Woy. :applause:

Thank you kind sir. ;) Ready for Game 5 tomorrow night?

nice draft previews, Mike Williams lol

Thank you as well. And I know, right? I was actually really excited when the Titans signed him during training camp last year, and then he continued to suck it up, haha.

[Woy]

Bump, I'll have a pre-game update here soon.