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KT2000
04-28-2006, 03:02 PM
Who are your steals of the draft?

Two I really like:

Joseph Addai- RB, LSU (Houston Sharpstown product)
Leon Williams- LB, Miami
jtk1519
04-28-2006, 03:10 PM
Danny Manning - CB/S - Abilene Christian
Erik Meyer - QB - Eastern Washington
Dawg Fan
04-28-2006, 03:21 PM
Read a nice article on Manning in the MRT this morning. Looks like he could be a sleeper big time.
KT2000
04-28-2006, 03:35 PM
Did Manning play HS ball in Texas?
AZTiger
04-28-2006, 03:42 PM
Danny Manning, man he was great for the Clippers before knee injuries :)
svhorns
04-28-2006, 04:06 PM
He went to Corsicana High School he originally signed with Nebraska but never enrolled so he just went to ACU
jtk1519
04-28-2006, 05:34 PM
Here's a pretty good story from the Abilene paper about Manning...

http://reporternews.com/abil/sp_lc_abilene_christ_univ/article/0,1874,ABIL_8785_4656660,00.html

He's one helluva athlete.
ThEgReAtOnE
04-28-2006, 05:56 PM
Gerald Riggs Jr. (5'11 1/2 235 lbs) 4.5 40yd. 225 x 23 times. 670 squat. Power! Power! Power! I hear they asked him, in his interview, what he loved about football, he said one word," Contact!" He loves it. And I do recognize he was injured nearly half of his senior season, but if he stays healthy he can be an awsome sleeper, and within the next few years he'll be a solid rb, if not an elite. This kid is nowhere near his potential, and could end up being a much beter pro rb, than a collegiate. He reminds me of a Jamal Anderson, but with a much more physical mentality. (Potential Jerome Bettis, as he can add another 10 to 12 pounds, easily.)

PLUS, HE PLAYED RB IN THE SEC! NUFF' SAID!

(Lets remember, Priest Holmes wasn't drafted, either!)
KT2000
04-28-2006, 06:09 PM
The genetic pool is definitely working in Riggs Jr.'s favor.
TexasRed6x
04-30-2006, 08:28 PM
This is easy for me... REGGIE BUSH!! Since he is the best overall guy in the draft.
jtk1519
04-30-2006, 08:51 PM
Reggie Bush was a steal. He fits in better in NO than he would have in Houston. I would also nominate the following steals...

Winston Justice in round 2
LenDale White in round 2
Leonard Pope in round 3
Max Jean-Gilles in round 4
Darnell Bing in round 4
Jon Scott in round 5
Mike Hass in round 6
Zach Strief in round 7
Rod Wright in round 7
TexasRed6x
04-30-2006, 09:02 PM
Reggie Bush was a steal. He fits in better in NO than he would have in Houston. I would also nominate the following steals...

Winston Justice in round 2
LenDale White in round 2
Leonard Pope in round 3
Max Jean-Gilles in round 4
Darnell Bing in round 4
Jon Scott in round 5
Mike Hass in round 6
Zach Strief in round 7
Rod Wright in round 7
Yeah I have to agree with Leonard Pope, Winston Justice, LenDale White, Darnell Bing, and Jon Scott as some of the notable steals in this draft.
dragons08
04-30-2006, 11:02 PM
where did Omar Jacobs go? or was he even drafted?
TexasRed6x
04-30-2006, 11:06 PM
where did Omar Jacobs go? or was he even drafted?
He went to Pittsburgh.
LUFPAN
04-30-2006, 11:07 PM
No bigger steal the Reggie McNeal in the 6th round. Since the Bengals are intent on turning him into a receiver, I think he'll be the next Randy Moss. Great speed and leaping ability.
AZTiger
04-30-2006, 11:08 PM
oh wow that's bold...

To sound like a homer, I've gotta say Eric Winston at the top of the third, and even maybe even Demeco Ryans a bit
TexasRed6x
04-30-2006, 11:10 PM
oh wow that's bold...

To sound like a homer, I've gotta say Eric Winston at the top of the third, and even maybe even Demeco Ryans a bit
Eric Winston was a good pick as well as Demeco Ryans. I think the Texans did a good job focusing on the defense in this draft.
slorch
04-30-2006, 11:22 PM
No bigger steal the Reggie McNeal in the 6th round. Since the Bengals are intent on turning him into a receiver, I think he'll be the next Randy Moss. Great speed and leaping ability.
When he is better than Bert Emanuel, Antwan Randle El, or Hines Ward( other college QBs who excelled in the pros) I will start to compare him to Moss.
Favpack
05-01-2006, 08:30 PM
Steals:
1) Anyone from USC including Leinart.
2) Addai from LSU
3) Reggie McNeal
4) Jay Cutler

I don't consider Manning a steal - he was taken 2nd round from ACU - most folks have never heard of him. He could be special, but I can't call it a steal.
jtk1519
05-01-2006, 11:21 PM
Steals:
1) Anyone from USC including Leinart.
2) Addai from LSU
3) Reggie McNeal
4) Jay Cutler

I don't consider Manning a steal - he was taken 2nd round from ACU - most folks have never heard of him. He could be special, but I can't call it a steal.

How in the world can you call Jay Culter a steal? Most considered him a mid-first round talent and he went a couple spots higher than he was ranked. Cutler is a stretch long before he is a steal.
jtk1519
05-01-2006, 11:21 PM
No bigger steal the Reggie McNeal in the 6th round. Since the Bengals are intent on turning him into a receiver, I think he'll be the next Randy Moss. Great speed and leaping ability.

Mother of God.
Favpack
05-02-2006, 11:01 AM
How in the world can you call Jay Culter a steal? Most considered him a mid-first round talent and he went a couple spots higher than he was ranked. Cutler is a stretch long before he is a steal.

I won't hold it against you if you'r still boycotting ESPN JT - but, have you been hiding under a rock for 3 months? Many, many analysts listed Cutler as the best qb in the draft including Ron Jaworski and a host of others. Denver traded UP to get him at 11. Mid-first rounder? Show me one legit. analyst that had him sliding to 16 or 20.
svhorns
05-02-2006, 01:06 PM
I really like Greg Blue, Safety out of Georiga I think he went to the Eagles in the 5th round or 6th.
jtk1519
05-02-2006, 03:12 PM
Show me one legit. analyst that had him sliding to 16 or 20.

Mel Kiper. He had Cutler at #21 on his board hence the reason Kiper kept calling him overrated.

http://espn.go.com/melkiper/
Daniel Agnew
05-03-2006, 03:49 AM
Here is a left field one, David Thomas for New England, he would fit in well with the Patriots offense & be an excellent 3rd down receiver for them.
jtk1519
05-03-2006, 04:04 AM
New England got two steals IMO. Thomas is one. Not only is he an outstanding pass catching TE who will fit perfectly in New England's offense, but he has the added worth of being a deep snapper. He showed off his long snapping skills at Texas' pro day and really impressed. That is probably why he was drafted that high.

The other steal I think is Garrett Mills from Tulsa. He played TE in college and was his team's leading receiver with well over 1000 yards, but he is actually projected as a FB in the pros. New England will probably use hims as an H-Back putting him on the line, split out or in the backfield. He goes about 6'2 230 with 4.6 speed and amazing hands. He put on a receiving clinic against Mobilhoma this past season (13 catches for 152 yards). He practiced and played as a FB in the Senior Bowl as well as his pro day and was very impressive all along the way. I think he'll be a Chris Cooley type guy that can catch 70+ passes a year. In the Pats' offense, he will be huge.
TexasRed6x
05-03-2006, 07:35 AM
I really like Greg Blue, Safety out of Georiga I think he went to the Eagles in the 5th round or 6th.
I think he went to the Vikings svhorns.
AZTiger
05-03-2006, 02:04 PM
New England got two steals IMO. Thomas is one. Not only is he an outstanding pass catching TE who will fit perfectly in New England's offense, but he has the added worth of being a deep snapper. He showed off his long snapping skills at Texas' pro day and really impressed. That is probably why he was drafted that high.

The other steal I think is Garrett Mills from Tulsa. He played TE in college and was his team's leading receiver with well over 1000 yards, but he is actually projected as a FB in the pros. New England will probably use hims as an H-Back putting him on the line, split out or in the backfield. He goes about 6'2 230 with 4.6 speed and amazing hands. He put on a receiving clinic against Mobilhoma this past season (13 catches for 152 yards). He practiced and played as a FB in the Senior Bowl as well as his pro day and was very impressive all along the way. I think he'll be a Chris Cooley type guy that can catch 70+ passes a year. In the Pats' offense, he will be huge.

only problem is, there are about 8 other TEs on the Patriots roster ;)
dada
05-03-2006, 02:11 PM
No bigger steal the Reggie McNeal in the 6th round. Since the Bengals are intent on turning him into a receiver, I think he'll be the next Randy Moss. Great speed and leaping ability.
Randy Moss....lol....haahhhaaaa hahaa haa haa....oh......you were serious.




:D
svhorns
05-03-2006, 03:50 PM
I think he went to the Vikings svhorns.
oops thanks for lettin me know
Pearland1
05-03-2006, 05:16 PM
Sinorice Moss WR giants in 2nd round he was a steal. He is a super fast.
TexasRed6x
05-03-2006, 07:29 PM
oops thanks for lettin me know
No problem man.:)
TexasRed6x
05-03-2006, 07:29 PM
Sinorice Moss WR giants in 2nd round he was a steal. He is a super fast.
Yeah I like that pick. He may be better than his brother Santana but we will see.
jtk1519
05-03-2006, 07:38 PM
Santana was better coming out of college IMO.
TexasRed6x
05-03-2006, 07:40 PM
Santana was better coming out of college IMO.
Yeah. Just look what he did last year with the Redskins. He had a very good year earning him pro bowl honors.
pack4life
05-04-2006, 10:53 PM
Reggie Bush was a steal. He fits in better in NO than he would have in Houston. I would also nominate the following steals...

Winston Justice in round 2
LenDale White in round 2
Leonard Pope in round 3
Max Jean-Gilles in round 4
Darnell Bing in round 4
Jon Scott in round 5
Mike Hass in round 6
Zach Strief in round 7
Rod Wright in round 7

3 years from now, thats the one guy that'll be on all the espn commercials claiming "The late rounds matter, Go Deep"
Daniel Agnew
05-05-2006, 12:47 AM
Mother of God.


My sentiments exactly.