Let's cover the obvious, that's our 1st, 2nd, and 5th pick.
That's makes me question, what happened to the guys between them... 3rd JBullard, 4th NKwiatkoski, 4th DBush, and 4th DHall?
Personally, I've been all over wanting to draft (aside from Watson, let's not go there) JAllen at DE. Is Bullard simply a rotational guy, or can he make the leap to be a regular starter? Most would say his rookie season was a disappointment compared to the expectations.
When I saw ILB Nick Kwiatkoski after they traded up, I was pissed. Then, he missed all that time early in the offseason/preseason (whatever) I was even more upset. Now, after having to play due to injury/suspension to our starters? He was a pleasant surprise, hopefully he can continue to grow.
I'm going to group Bush and Hall together. They both disappointed in their own way. Hall seems to have the most upside, but I'm not as far down on Bush as others. He is a hitter, the game just needs to slow down for him first... hopefully it does. Hall, he just needs to stay healthy and get reps, he showed potential and could be a upgrade to our secondary that's already on the roster.
Another draft like this will definitely help clear a brighter future.
Bullard had adjustment problem. Cant remember if it was scheme or strength. Kwiatkaoski was okay ish pick. I dont think he ever will be a starter but I can see him as depth. Hall has been injuried otherwise he would be a clear starter at CB with all the problems we had. Deon Bush cant tackle for shit, really poor tackle technique.
Last year we had two on the all rookie team as well. (Amos and Goldman) hopefully we can continue having +1 on the all rookie team
Rarely are all your top picks actually going to be top picks. You are going to miss on some and then some of the lower guys will surprise you. Actually, this is not bad. Kwiatkowski has flashed. Not sure if he will get better or how much better, but a decent pick. Bullard -- I don;t think the book on him has been finished yet. I'm happy with this class. Hell, you should give three years and we already have some we know are good. TBH, I was not sure that Floyd would be good, but if he was going to be, I did not expect him to be until he got in a year of offseason strength training. He has surprised in many ways.
I keep remembering how some fans were calling Whitehair a bust after his first game. 1 game. When Pace drafts a QB the fans will be ready to riot when he has his first incompletion. Pitchforks and torches stuff :-)
I keep remembering how some fans were calling Whitehair a bust after his first game. 1 game.
i honestly did not like the pick. I didn't think we needed him and once I got past that, didn't think he had the upper body strength to compete well. So much for my highly paid scouting career.
I keep remembering how some fans were calling Whitehair a bust after his first game. 1 game. When Pace drafts a QB the fans will be ready to riot when he has his first incompletion. Pitchforks and torches stuff :-)
I keep remembering how some fans were calling Whitehair a bust after his first game. 1 game. When Pace drafts a QB the fans will be ready to riot when he has his first incompletion. Pitchforks and torches stuff :-)
I remember a user on the old DBS board saying he had a friend that had ins with someone at KState, or something, and said Whitehair was a bust in the making... I guess one season doesn't define a player, ha.
I keep remembering how some fans were calling Whitehair a bust after his first game. 1 game. When Pace drafts a QB the fans will be ready to riot when he has his first incompletion. Pitchforks and torches stuff :-)
I remember a user on the old DBS board saying he had a friend that had ins with someone at KState, or something, and said Whitehair was a bust in the making... I guess one season doesn't define a player, ha.
I remember that very well. When anyone questioned him people like HHM would get pissed and say that he knew what he was talking about.