ESPN gave us a B draft grade. Does that make the pessimist happier?

[ChiefRon]

That's just it. For those of us that are disappointed, it's not about who we picked. It's about who else was on the board at the time we made the pick.

For instance, look at the Bengals draft. I like what they did. Also I like the Giants and the Eagles drafts.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by ChiefRon

That's just it. For those of us that are disappointed, it's not about who we picked. It's about who else was on the board at the time we made the pick.

For instance, look at the Bengals draft. I like what they did. Also I like the Giants and the Eagles drafts.

The Giants and Eagles consistently win at the draft and the Bengals just rocked the house.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by ChiefRon

That's just it. For those of us that are disappointed, it's not about who we picked. It's about who else was on the board at the time we made the pick.

For instance, look at the Bengals draft. I like what they did. Also I like the Giants and the Eagles drafts.

And for some of us, it's not about who we did or didn't pick. It's about being aware that we don't really have any control over it.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And for some of us, it's not about who we did or didn't pick. It's about being aware that we don't really have any control over it.

That's no fun as much as I follow college ball and the draft I couldn't possibly have the oh well attitude about it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mecca

That's no fun as much as I follow college ball and the draft I couldn't possibly have the oh well attitude about it.

I watch about 15-16 hours of college football a week on average. I used to get alot more worked up about the draft.

Much like getting deeper and deeper into the discussions here, I found I was analyzing the team so much that I wasn't enjoying the game anymore.

It's pretty easy to have an "oh well" attitude now and it makes Sundays alot better.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

It's pretty easy to have an "oh well" attitude now and it makes Sundays alot better.

Plus, it has dramatically improved my overall health.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And for some of us, it's not about who we did or didn't pick. It's about being aware that we don't really have any control over it.

This

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And for some of us, it's not about who we did or didn't pick. It's about being aware that we don't really have any control over it.

I know where your coming from, and in the past, I've been able to do just that - because I was fully confident that Carl would **** it up.

But even though Pioli was never my 1st choice from the get-go, I expected a shit-ton more from a guy that people seem to think was the brains behind the Patriots dynasty.

Like this draft or hate it, there was a ton of value left on the board, and we passed every time. I mean, if you knew nothing about Carl being fired and Pioli being hired, you'd assume this draft was the work of Carl Peterson - and that is unacceptable, IMO.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I know where your coming from, and in the past, I've been able to do just that - because I was fully confident that Carl would **** it up.

But even though Pioli was never my 1st choice from the get-go, I expected a shit-ton more from a guy that people seem to think was the brains behind the Patriots dynasty.

Like this draft or hate it, there was a ton of value left on the board, and we passed every time. I mean, if you knew nothing about Carl being fired and Pioli being hired, you'd assume this draft was the work of Carl Peterson - and that is unacceptable, IMO.

That's the thing. You expected more of what? We have no idea what is going to happen with these guys. This draft could end up being the cornerstone of a Super Bowl run. What we percieve as value isn't the same as what an NFL team sees as value, as evidenced by the fact that all but about 3 teams had at least one if not 2 total WTF picks in rounds 2 through 5.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

What we percieve as value isn't the same as what an NFL team sees as value

Not picking "my guy" doesn't necessarily mean they made a mistake, in other words.

That's a lesson it took me a few years to learn, albeit mostly watching other teams' drafts.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

Not picking "my guy" doesn't necessarily mean they made a mistake, in other words.

That's a lesson it took me a few years to learn, albeit mostly watching other teams' drafts.

BJ Raji was far from "my guy," but I wouldn't have called it a mistake had they taken him.

At least he plays an impact position and could justify the draft position.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

BJ Raji was far from "my guy," but I wouldn't have called it a mistake had they taken him.

At least he plays an impact position and could justify the draft position.

I believed the Chiefs were going to select Raji or Crabtree, and said as much in threads leading up to the draft.

What I find most surprising, however, is what this draft says about the organization's view of Dorsey. I just don't see it...

[2bikemike]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's the thing. You expected more of what? We have no idea what is going to happen with these guys. This draft could end up being the cornerstone of a Super Bowl run. What we percieve as value isn't the same as what an NFL team sees as value, as evidenced by the fact that all but about 3 teams had at least one if not 2 total WTF picks in rounds 2 through 5.

I agree with this. All the people eying the drafts and making predictions on the draft, and even those selecting in the draft don't have all the answers. Sure they hit on quite a few truths, But they miss on quite a few as well. History will be the judge. If you look back at the history you will see a lot of top picks that Ryan Leafed, and a lot of late round picks that became superstars like Brady or Terrell Davis.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by 2bikemike

I agree with this. All the people eying the drafts and making predictions on the draft, and even those selecting in the draft don't have all the answers. Sure they hit on quite a few truths, But they miss on quite a few as well. History will be the judge. If you look back at the history you will see a lot of top picks that Ryan Leafed, and a lot of late round picks that became superstars like Brady or Terrell Davis.

Piloi's 3 SB rings tell me he knows more than Kiper or anyone on the Planet.

Just saying....

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I know where your coming from, and in the past, I've been able to do just that - because I was fully confident that Carl would **** it up.

But even though Pioli was never my 1st choice from the get-go, I expected a shit-ton more from a guy that people seem to think was the brains behind the Patriots dynasty.

Like this draft or hate it, there was a ton of value left on the board, and we passed every time. I mean, if you knew nothing about Carl being fired and Pioli being hired, you'd assume this draft was the work of Carl Peterson - and that is unacceptable, IMO.

Ha that's what I said if you put Petersons name on this draft people would buy it.