Grade the 2006 Draft

[jspchief]

OK girls. Now's your chance to put your money where your mouth is and grade this draft. Yea, yea, I know. Can't grade a draft for another 3-4 years. We obviously don't know what any of these players can do, so we're talking about pure speculation.

Based on your expectations of what these guys can do for the Chiefs, where does this draft grade out?

[Chiefnj2]

BUMP

[Archie Bunker]

God, I'm an idiot.
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['Hamas' Jenkins]

I'd say my C+ was pretty accurate. Unfortunately, we cut Pollard, which means the grade should really be a C-

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd say my C+ was pretty accurate. Unfortunately, we cut Pollard, which means the grade should really be a C-

So in other words, you're saying that I was exactly right.


(Just don't look up my post where I wanted Jimmy Williams over Tamba Hali.)

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd say my C+ was pretty accurate. Unfortunately, we cut Pollard, which means the grade should really be a C-

Yeah, but he's still an NFL starter, so C+ is probably accurate.

I rated it a B+, mainly because of Croyle and Page. I was really excited about Croyle and I don't think the book has been shut on his career.

I knew about Page living in Pac-10 country and for a 7th rounder, he's definitely exceeded his draft position.

Someone let me know when Tyson Jackson equals #3 overall.

[KCwolf]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

the meltdown factor alone pushes it into the A- range

Pretty much can qoute this year in and year out

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

So in other words, you're saying that I was exactly right.


(Just don't look up my post where I wanted Jimmy Williams over Tamba Hali.)

Jimmy Williams over Tamba "Flatfoot" Hali?

Baaalaaaasphemy.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd say my C+ was pretty accurate. Unfortunately, we cut Pollard, which means the grade should really be a C-

Pollard was a good pick. The fact that he was cut doesn't affect the fact that he is a solid starter in the league.

Tamba Hali is a very good pick. Good starter. Good chance to make the pro bowl in the next couple years.

Brodie Croyle- Solid backup QB in the third round. Could be a very good starter if he has gotten over the injury bug. I think he will end up having a decent career when he leaves KC. I imagine he will win the starting job elsewhere.

Marcus Maxey-bust, but it is a fifth round pick... not going to worry too much about picks this late.

Tre Stallings- Two years service. About average for a sixth round pick.

Jeff Webb-three years service, above average for a sixth round pick.

Jared Page- Decent starter, great pick for seventh round.

Hali, Pollard, Page, Croyle and Jeff Webb all graded out above average for where they were taken int he draft. Maybe none is a 'great' player..... but value for round/position taken.... pretty good top to bottom in that draft.

I think you should look at the actual draft history of the entire league more. I think it would give you more perspective about what is realistic when it comes to the draft.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Pollard...F, typical Kansas City Chiefs reach on the 2nd day. I knew something like this was coming. Darnell Bing would have been my choice instead. IMO we already have 2 safeties that can hit but cant cover ground in the secondary.

Croyle...A+, this is a steal IMO. This guy is a gamer and Im surprised he fell this far in the draft. This is our QBOTF if he can stay healthy.

Jeff Webb,...A-, this is another sleeper pick IMO. He fell down to us and he could become a Keyshawn Johnson like WR for us. Im excited about him.

Page,...F....Why another safety??? This is another example of the usual PAC-10 suck off that Peterson drafts every year.

The curse was in effect back then huh?

Please tell me this guy didn't grade this years draft and explain why he graded it as such...

...

I like "The Liberian Nightmare" nickname...

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I think you should look at the actual draft history of the entire league more. I think it would give you more perspective about what is realistic when it comes to the draft.

Sorry for bypassing all of your other worthless musings, but the bottom line is if the Chiefs want to compete for a championship year in and year out, they'll need to draft MUCH better than they did in 2006.

Regardless of what the other 31 teams do in the draft each year.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Sorry for bypassing all of your other worthless musings, but the bottom line is if the Chiefs want to compete for a championship year in and year out, they'll need to draft MUCH better than they did in 2006.

Regardless of what the other 31 teams do in the draft each year.

I don't disagree with this statement. These kind of drafts don't set the Chiefs back though. In fact, the only reason the Chiefs aren't further along is a completely new coaching staff that runs a completely different system on both sides of the ball.

I think teams need to hit on 'stars' at least every third year. Other than that, a draft like 2006 is a decent draft. Anytime you draft three solid starters in a draft.... it is a decent draft.

The point is that they weren't 'bad' picks. Just not great picks.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Jeff Webb sucks.

[Reaper16]

I put down B-, which was very optimistic. I should have graded it into the C range.

[Farzin]

I was reading all these posts on page one and saw really strange grades. Then I realized the time this was posted. Lol.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Yeah, I really think my B grade in this draft was justified and still applies. 3 starters came out of this draft. Sure, we cut one of them, but he went on to start and excel with his new team. One of those starters was a 7th round pick and is still on the team starting.

Couple of guys didn't last long but they were drafted late. This was actually one of our better drafts recently. Not saying a ton, but this was better than average. Particularly for the Chiefs.