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Originally Posted by jAZ
I was trying to show the difference between a well run draft (Pioli) and a spotty draft (Carl). I just realized in the process that Herm deserves credit for improving over Carl. His strength was as a scout, and I think it's reflected in the absence of a Victor Riley, Ryan Sims, Trezell Jenkins, SlyMo, or even an unfortunate John Tait disaster
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Victor Riley was a three-year starter before getting injured and traded to the Saints where he again put in a couple years as a starter. I wouldn't call him a bust. Nor would I label SlyMo a bust, he had a terrible injury that ended his career but seemed to be a promising talent his rookie year.
But I get your point -- it gets worse when you look at the second round picks:
2008 - Brandon Flowers (looks to be solid)
2007 - Turk McBride (???)
2006 - Bernard Pollard (starter, but not a good one)
2004 - Junior Savaii (bust)
2004 - Kris Wilson (gone)
2003 - Kawika Mitchell (gone)
2002 - Eddie Freeman (bust)
2000 - William Bartee (bust)