Was just wondering how this years draft compares to last years in terms of available talent (living this far away I dont get to see much college football). The reason I ask is that several of the mock draft sites suggest that one viable option for the top 3-4 teams would be to swap their picks for lower ones. I know this option is used to get more draft picks put I have not seen so many top pick teams being touted for such a move. Is this beacuse the top picks this year arnt considered to be outstanding prospects or is it just that these teams need to draft more players rather than a superstar?
This time last year our draft pick seemed to come down to a choice between Taylor and that other guy who was gonna set the NFL alight, what was his name now? Was it one game or 2 he lasted . This year it seems that we have several options available which makes it a lot more interesting methinks.
theystarted showing the nfl over here in '82. Been a fan ever since. WE get to see 2 live games a week on a sunday so its quite easy to stay in touch with events. Its a better game than 'soccer' in my opinion.
Manchester_Redskin wrote:. Its a better game than 'soccer' in my opinion.
God love ya I couldn't have said it better myself.
This years draft does not have any "superstars" in it but it does have a lot of solid players. There may not be to many teams looking to trade into the top 3-4 picks because you can get a player who would be just as good with a lower pick for less money.
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Sweet! Love to meet people from the UK, especially Skins fans. I lived in Brandon outside of RAF Lakenheath from 89-91 (ex-stepdad was US Air Force). LOVE your country!
Warmother hit the nail on the head. All of the top players in the draft will likely end up being strong, solid players with one or two superstars. Problem is no one has flashed enough to really stand out at this point. Wouldn't be surprised if the star player emerges from Round 2 or 3 from this year's draft class.
Manchester_Redskin wrote:theystarted showing the nfl over here in '82. Been a fan ever since. WE get to see 2 live games a week on a sunday so its quite easy to stay in touch with events. Its a better game than 'soccer' in my opinion.
I hate soccer so much... I fear the day that I may have children that choose soccer over baseball or football
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I fear the day that I may have children that choose soccer over baseball or football
You must indoctrinate from birth.
Take no chances.
Failure to do so MAY be considered neglect, perhaps even abuse, in the near future.
Let your child know, from a young age, that even the wearing of a soccer jersey will result in removal from your will, and a new bedroom in the basement, next to the furnace.
Man... the humiliation... "yeah, did you hear about Joe? His kid's playing...
Soccer..." ptoooeee
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"Soccer" is a great sport, probably the greatest sport there is. The problem is that it is currently played by a bunch of lousy, cheating posers, who earn as much money from hair gel sponsorship as they do from the game. They cheat, swear, spit, bitch and moan, and can't hit the back of the net from five yards unless they are playing in a vacuum with no crowd noise to put them off.
It's also run by a load of money grabbing nitwits, who think that the game is healthy just because some idiot TV companies are willing to pay through the nose for the right to hype up games that are less exciting than my bathroom carpet.
And then there are the fans, who think it's the most important thing on earth, and like to hurl abuse down at the players all game long, as if they own them.
Don't blame the game - it's the players, the ruling authorities, and the fans. Nothing wrong with the sport otherwise.
Manchester_Redskin wrote:theystarted showing the nfl over here in '82. Been a fan ever since. WE get to see 2 live games a week on a sunday so its quite easy to stay in touch with events. Its a better game than 'soccer' in my opinion.
When I was studying abroad in London last year I really got into watching rugby and footie in the pubs. I agree with you that soccer is a great game, but I usually humbly submit that I far prefer American football after praising soccer.
UK Skins Fan wrote:Allow me to give another opinion.
"Soccer" is a great sport, probably the greatest sport there is. The problem is that it is currently played by a bunch of lousy, cheating posers, who earn as much money from hair gel sponsorship as they do from the game. They cheat, swear, spit, bitch and moan, and can't hit the back of the net from five yards unless they are playing in a vacuum with no crowd noise to put them off.
It's also run by a load of money grabbing nitwits, who think that the game is healthy just because some idiot TV companies are willing to pay through the nose for the right to hype up games that are less exciting than my bathroom carpet.
And then there are the fans, who think it's the most important thing on earth, and like to hurl abuse down at the players all game long, as if they own them.
Don't blame the game - it's the players, the ruling authorities, and the fans. Nothing wrong with the sport otherwise.
There now - I feel better for that.
I agree wholeheartedly. But I live in Canada and was born in Sheffield (go Blades!).
You'll never get the American to agree with you though... maybe the odd one... It doesn't matter if the rest of the world plays the game.... it still sucks.
but they like baseball so what do they know. :-"
And how about that class of draft prospects this year in the NFL he said trying to get the thread back on topic while people were throwing stones at him...
Sean Taylor was one of a kind, may he rest in peace.
My follow up question is this , if the draft is considered to be 'solid' rather than 'spectacular', would this likely effect the $ size of the contracts that will be handed out (ie will we have to pay as much as Jacksonville paid for Reggie Williams last year) or does it have no effect at all?
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My follow up question is this , if the draft is considered to be 'solid' rather than 'spectacular', would this likely effect the $ size of the contracts that will be handed out (ie will we have to pay as much as Jacksonville paid for Reggie Williams last year) or does it have no effect at all?
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Can't wait for the new season, cam on u skins'!!
The money for 1st round picks is slotted so the money for each draft postion is at least the same as the year before. So the #9 pick this year will cost at least as much as #9 pick last year. Usually the agents try to get a raise.
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Thats interesting, can see why teams would want to trade down if they didnt consider the talent available at their pick was worth the expected contract value.
. This year it seems that we have several options available which makes it a lot more interesting methinks.
