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  • WARF
    DIAMOND STATUS
    • Jan 2004
    • 15347

    Grading the ESPN Draft

    How do you think the draft went for each team this year?
  • POJO_Risin
    Roth Army Caesar
    • Mar 2003
    • 40648

    #2
    And going along with this...I set up a poll...like last year...rating the teams that drafted...
    "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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    • WARF
      DIAMOND STATUS
      • Jan 2004
      • 15347

      #3
      The Blastfurnice

      Quarterbacks: Jake Delholme, David Carr

      Delholme is solid, not very flashy but solid... and David Carr is a decent backup... you might even see Carr starting over Delholme before the season is over.

      GRADE: B

      Running Backs: Tomlinson, Lewis, Davis and Davis

      LT is probably the best back in the league... Lewis is also gonna have a great turn around year, not as good as 2003 when he went 2,000 + but if he avoids trouble, he is a top 5 back.... Davis completes the tri-fecta ... my only question is Stephen Davis... needless to say I think he's first 3 is the best combo in the league.

      GRADE: A

      Wide Recievers: Burleson, Clayton, Horn (starters)

      What can I say? Got three #1's right here... Burleson with the most potential of the lot... his stats are gonna go bananas with Moss gone.... Clayton is gonna have another great year.... he went over 1,000 from mostly the second half of last season. Joe Horn is well... Joe Horn... you can count on 1,200 and 7 or 8 td's. I also like Lelie as a great option off the bench.... the only flaw is Deion Branch... but he will never get off the bench anyways.

      GRADE: A

      Tight End: Smith and Clark

      Smith was a reliable pick.... but I really liked his second choice a few rounds later in DALLAS CLARK. Clark is this years biggest TE sleeper, and will get a bus load of passes with Pollard gone and Indy's Manning led pass offense.

      GRADE: A-

      Defense: Ravens

      Lewis is healthy, and this is IMO the best defense in the league.

      GRADE: A+

      Kickers: Janikowski and Graham

      Decent combo.... no real star though.... probably the worst part of his team... and it is still pretty damn good.

      GRADE: B-

      OVERALL

      GRADE: A

      This team should be a contender for the division title, and maybe even a league champion... only problem is i'm in his division.

      Last edited by WARF; 09-04-2005, 03:58 PM.

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      • POJO_Risin
        Roth Army Caesar
        • Mar 2003
        • 40648

        #4
        WARF Jets

        QB--McNabb/Pennington

        McNabb is a stud...with or without TO...and Pennington has Coles back...2 quality starters...

        grade: A

        RB--MccALLISTER, McGahee, Benson, Brown

        McCallister and McGahee by themselves are awesome...and a slew of potential in Benson and Brown. If they start without sharing carries...this is the best running back corp in the league. If not, the frontline two still make it solid.

        grade: A

        WR: Hines Ward, Santana Moss, Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Reche Caldwell

        Hines is the #1 in Pittsburgh...solid choice. Moss is in Wash...and had looked good in the pre-season. Burress is great, if healthy. Braylon will be great...just not THAT great for the Browns this year...but solid 4 receiver, and Caldwell very well might be the #1 here. There are several questions, but tons of potential.

        grade: B

        TE: McMichael, Kellen Winslow

        McMichael is a solid start, even if he is beating his wife...and Winslow may or may not play...but certainly won't be a factor this year...the weak point of his lineup...

        grade: B-

        Defense: Falcons, Seahawks...

        The Falcons may have a top 3 D this year...the Seahawks need some work, but should only get 1 start in this lineup

        grade: A-

        K: Viniatieri, Mare

        Viniatieri is awesome...and Mare plays for a team that may need him to kick them out of the red zone...any team with the NE kicker has scored well...

        grade: A

        Overall

        GRADE: A

        This team should be a contender for the division title, and maybe even a league champion...only problem is that I'm in his division.
        "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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        • WARF
          DIAMOND STATUS
          • Jan 2004
          • 15347

          #5
          Brauma Bulls

          Quarterbacks: Michael Vick, backup Leftwich

          Michael Vick is the most overated player in the league, and his fantasy stats are dismal if you take away his rushing yardage. Byron Leftwich is gonna be a star in this league someday, but he hasn't fully blossomed yet.

          GRADE: C-

          Running backs: Holmes, Johnson, henry, blaylock

          What a fucking joke, this is the worst running team in the league.
          Holmes is a fantasy stud when healthy, and Larry Johnson is a good sub for him... but not as a featured back or a starter. If Holmes goes down this is gonna be a very long season for the bulls. Brauma also needs Travis Henry to get the starting job... and Curtis Martin to get injured to have any shot at playoffs.

          GRADE: F

          Wide Recievers: Wayne, Chambers, Robinson, Calico

          Expect big numbers from Wayne, and I think Chambers will finally crack the 1,000 yd plateau... Calico is worth a gamble if he breaks out... but Robinson isn't a good pick... he's gonna be evntually buried in the depth chart behind Troy Williamson and Nate Burleson.

          GRADE: B-

          Tight End: Gonzo & who cares

          GRADE: A+

          Defense: Steelers & Jags

          Pitt ended last year ranked 3rd. The jags are a decent backup.

          GRADE: A

          Kickers: Kaeding and Tynes

          Both players are unproven, but I like Tynes of the two... is gonna have alot of points in KC.

          GRADE: C+

          Overall:
          I doubt this team will go any higher than 5-11, and should finish in last place.

          Grade: D+

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          • Fairwrning
            TOASTMASTER GENERAL
            • Jan 2004
            • 11371

            #6
            ouch

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            • WARF
              DIAMOND STATUS
              • Jan 2004
              • 15347

              #7
              Thanks for the review pojo...

              But Moss is in Washington.

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              • POJO_Risin
                Roth Army Caesar
                • Mar 2003
                • 40648

                #8
                ouch

                lmfao

                now you've done and fired up wrning...

                and bro...we don't play 16 games...
                "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                • POJO_Risin
                  Roth Army Caesar
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 40648

                  #9
                  fixed...gonna work on the bottom and move up...
                  "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                  • WARF
                    DIAMOND STATUS
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 15347

                    #10
                    Originally posted by fairwrning
                    ouch
                    Prove me wrong.

                    Shit talkin' always brings out the best in the team gettin' dissed.

                    I just think there is too many questions at RB.

                    RB's are the most important part of the team's point total.

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                    • Fairwrning
                      TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 11371

                      #11
                      lost me with the worst runnig game in the league..lol..hell, even if Holmes goes down..and he will..hence the Larry Johnson pick..i will have decent yards and td's rushing...god forbid the cheifs roll somebody and i have both in the lineup..i remember Preist got 4 td's in the 1st half..Johnson 4 in the 2nd

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                      • Fairwrning
                        TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 11371

                        #12
                        just for the hell of it..added up projections...
                        Pojo....2337 pts
                        WARf 2166 pts
                        7884 2062
                        Bulls 2062

                        i have the weakest team in the division..but thats the price you pay when you roll the year before

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                        • WARF
                          DIAMOND STATUS
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 15347

                          #13
                          Originally posted by fairwrning
                          lost me with the worst runnig game in the league..lol..hell, even if Holmes goes down..and he will..hence the Larry Johnson pick..i will have decent yards and td's rushing...god forbid the cheifs roll somebody and i have both in the lineup..i remember Preist got 4 td's in the 1st half..Johnson 4 in the 2nd
                          Let's not forget the bi-weeks.

                          You have only ONE starter.

                          Hey... I started last season with only one starter.... Dillon.. if you count on McAllister being injured.

                          So you might get someone good, if another RB goes down... hopefully holmes won't go down.... cuz I don't think you'll win a game this year. LOL

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                          • Fairwrning
                            TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                            • Jan 2004
                            • 11371

                            #14
                            god damn warf..you better hope i dont beat you.

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                            • WARF
                              DIAMOND STATUS
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 15347

                              #15
                              Originally posted by fairwrning
                              i have the weakest team in the division..but thats the price you pay when you roll the year before
                              Or when you have your head up your ass on draft day!

                              J/K dude...

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