For the Sake of Posterity

by Texas Chief on Apr 10, 2009 9:50 AM CDT

I was reading the 2008 draft results post. For some reason the comment section on that post has been closed, not sure why. I was looking over the picks and my eyes were drawn to all the negatives were more than a full round reach. (-32 to -132).

This doesn't warrent a new fanpost (sorry Chris) but seeing as the comments are closed I made one anyway.

Just for the sake of posterity I think we should track the players that were picked by APers that are considered more than a full round of reach. I'd love to see who amung the football brains may have been able to spot a diamond in the rough in the draft.

Kentwan Balmer (-53)

Phillip Merling (-132)

John Carlson (-63)

James Hardy (-70)

Jerome Simpson (-72)

Trever Laws (-65)

Limas Sweed (-39)

Mile Pollak (-98)

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Good idea.

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by Chris Thorman on Apr 10, 2009 9:59 AM CDT reply actions

I'd love to see

how some of the players AP debated last year panned out…

(being a newcomer and all)

by stagdsp on Apr 10, 2009 10:46 AM CDT reply actions

We still feel pretty confident about Sweed

Had he gone to the ‘skins he probably woulda got more PT, but as far as his career he’s set totally set up. He’s got a ring already and Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes to learn from. Everyone in P-burgh is predicting a break out year.

What’s really surprising is that the biggest reach, Merling, looks pretty damn good in Miami.

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions