Two 6th Round Picks

[AntonMcG]

Because he was a poor man's donald brown

 

If you were around these forums in 2008, a very different picture would have been painted about the goliath that is Mike Hart.

[theanarchist]

No clue but was Bethea a 6th rounder?

Yes

[dgambill]

I don't think it would ever happen again, but the Raiders did spend a 1st round pick on punter Ray Guy in 1973.   The Raiders used for 1st round pick for their current kicker too, Sabastian Janikowski in 2000.

Heres a thought...would you take Adam Vinateri in the 1st rd if you believed he would be what he is over say over a guy that we've taken in the first in the past. It seems terrible but man two hof caliber kickers there.

[dgambill]

If you were around these forums in 2008, a very different picture would have been painted about the goliath that is Mike Hart.

Indeed...I thought he was a steal. I really saw a MJD type back there but his injury problems got the best of him.

[CanuckColt]

Yeah, not much chance in the 6th on getting a starter but every now and then some player makes the squad.

We should have a slightly better chance on getting a 'player' in the 6th than from the UDFA class.

[Dark Superman]

Well drafting Melvin Gordon would be better than drafting someone like TJ Yeldon, but I get your point

My perspective on RB's is you can find any RB long as they have vision & don't fumble. Build the offensive line, that's all you need to do.

Cowboys took that route, they can have anyone run behind that line. May not bring the big play ability that Murray had, but would still be productive behind that line

You got that right.. build the line. A lot of people have the Colts taking Collins from LSU in RD.1

[TKnight24]

You got that right.. build the line. A lot of people have the Colts taking Collins from LSU in RD.1

He's solid as well. My personal hope is Cameron Irving from FSU. Mauler in the trenches, exactly what we need

[Dark Superman]

He's solid as well. My personal hope is Cameron Irving from FSU. Mauler in the trenches, exactly what we need

I'm hoping the CFL kid we got Ben Heenan ends up being a starter for us down the road.

[TKnight24]

I'm hoping the CFL kid we got Ben Heenan ends up being a starter for us down the road.

Yep, like I said..... Grigson's mindset on team building is a great one, the pieces just won't seem to fall into place for him

He's brought in great talent nonetheless though & has searched near & far to find help on the team

[SteelCityColt]

ballard was a 6th rounder as well and if it were not for the injuries he would still be our starter. he had a heck of a rookie year.

That TD against Tenn... Good memories

[Dark Superman]

Yep, like I said..... Grigson's mindset on team building is a great one, the pieces just won't seem to fall into place for him

He's brought in great talent nonetheless though & has searched near & far to find help on the team

Can't wait to see what he has planned for us this year.

[NYCfan]

The more picks the better, I don't put much stock into the "It's the 6th & 7th rounds, these guys will be lucky to survive the first cuts"

Plenty of UDFA who turn into good players, so why can't a late drafted player do the same?

It's all about having a good scouting group

Grigson has to knock this off season outta the park like a Barry Bonds HomeRun

Exactly right.  

Brady was pick #199 in Round 6.  

Malcom Butler was an UDFA out of a Community College who'd started working the Drive-in Window at Popeye's before he made the Patriots roster.

[Johnnynitas33]

Wouldnt it be awsome if we can trade both picks this year for like a 4th or 5th next yr,, then next yr trade it again and make that 4th/5th a 3rd then the yr after that trade it and get a 2nd then make it a 1st and somehow end up with the 1st overall pick then trade that for multiple 1st and 2nd rounders!!!

sorry not having football gets me all excided i got carried away.. A guy can dream lol