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(Message started by: paulinstl on Mar 5^th, 2003, 7:16am)

Title: Steg and Walker....
Post by paulinstl on Mar 5^th, 2003, 7:16am

I'd be interested to hear your opinions on my taking Kyle Boller for the Broncos in the mock draft. Of course, if they sign Plummer, this is moot, but what do you guys think? Is a defensive end too much a need for them to take a QB in the first round?

Very curious to hear your input.

Title: Re: Steg and Walker....
Post by StegRock on Mar 5^th, 2003, 1:32pm

pauly, you are probably going to hear much the same from Walker. Anyway, you might have noticed my (and Walker's) lack of participation in our first-ever NFL mock draft here on "the Gridiron". That is because this is not my (and his) strong point. As we know, though I am a very verbose guy when it comes to posting on a message board (because I think it is usually necessary to really get my point across), I am pretty "cut to the chase" when it comes to fantasy-football strategy. I am not a big college football fan, and needless to say this past season I was in Korea. But, when it becomes necessary (read July/August), I get around to reading up on and learning about the rookies of fantasy importance, which, moreover, in my world means offensive players as I have only ever played in leagues where you play a team defense. So, (overall) my knowledge is pretty much concentrated on the offensive side of the ball. Given all of that and the fact that I am not living in Colorado, as for the Broncos' (overall) needs (i.e. including on defense), I am not really "in the know." Yea, based on their cuts (I think), DE is obviously a need. I also kind of think they could use another quality DB/CB, but I don't know what really is available out there to fill that niche and, moreover, if the ones out there merit a first-round pick, and, for that matter, how much the Broncos consider it a need. Finally, yes, if Plummer does not sign with us [smiley=nervous.gif] , we need to get our hands on one of these rookie quarterbacks. And, yes, based on what (relatively little) I know about him: his performance at the combine, and the combination of his stature and speed/quickness (he's a BIG, mobile guy cut in the mold of [smiley=Elway.gif] ), as well as where they are in the draft, Boller seems to be an EXCELLENT pick. I actually think, as far as rookies go, he is the QB best-suited to the Broncos. So, as for your pick, especially given ALL the f'n uncertainty around Plummer at this point, [smiley=thumbsup.gif] (but, remember, that is a little bit of a green thumbs up)! ;D

Title: Re: Steg and Walker....
Post by paulinstl on Mar 6^th, 2003, 8:19am

Well, the day I make this pick for the Doncos, they decide to bring Plummer to Denver, thus making my pick, and following picks, not representative or accurate.

Note to Gridiron members, next year let's wait at least for two weeks of free agent availability before mocking the NFL draft. [smiley=dejected.gif]

Title: Re: Steg and Walker....
Post by Walker Boh on Mar 6^th, 2003, 8:36am

Hey Paul, Steg nailed it on the head [smiley=gettinhammered.gif]... I've never even heard of Kyle Boller :-[

The college game is too big to follow. So many teams, so many players and I feel cheated at the end of the season with writers and some computer determining who gets to play in the big games that are getting more and more ridiculous each year. IMO, a respectable playoff format is desperately needed.

Title: Re: Steg and Walker....
Post by StegRock on Mar 6^th, 2003, 12:15pm

Well, Walker, unfortunately this reality...

on 03/06/03 at 08:36:30, Walker Boh wrote:

The college game is too big to follow. So many teams, so many players and I feel cheated at the end of the season with writers and some computer determining who gets to play in the big games that are getting more and more ridiculous each year.

...undermines this ever becoming a reality! [smiley=doseofreality.gif]

on 03/06/03 at 08:36:30, Walker Boh wrote:

IMO, a respectable playoff format is desperately needed.

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on 03/06/03 at 08:19:04, paulinstl wrote:

Note to Gridiron members, next year let's wait at least for two weeks of free agent availability before mocking the NFL draft. [smiley=dejected.gif]

Duely noted by the site admin! [smiley=yes.gif] It is just that every other site is in such a rush! ::) In any event, I agree and I think we will comply next year. But, since we got goin' so early this year, let's keep this sucka' movin' for a couple more rounds! [smiley=yes.gif]

on 03/06/03 at 08:19:04, paulinstl wrote:

Well, the day I make this pick for the Doncos, they decide to bring Plummer to Denver, thus making my pick, and following picks, not representative or accurate.

Actually, pauly, even with the Plummer signing, I don't think your pick is out of line. I think especially if Stevie B. retires, gettin' Kyle Boller, who, like Plummer, also fits the Broncos system really well, would be a great call. As San Fran has shown, it never hurts to have a number of good, high-quality quarterbacks on your roster. You get BOTH quality backup play when you need it AND the healthy development of a quarterback for the future. As a Bronco and Jake Plummer fan, I would be thrilled if they still went and got Boller.