Ok, Let's take a look............
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>6(6)</TD><TD>Russell Okung</TD><TD>OT</TD><TD>Oklahoma State</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD></TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Okung is not an elite athlete for a left-tackle prospect and his footwork needs improvement. Still, he is quick and agile enough to hold his own in pass protection at left tackle in the NFL. He's also a tough, nasty run-blocker who looks to put defenders on their backs. He proved to be a consistent performer and hard worker in college who will continue to improve his game at the NFL level.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD>14(14)</TD><TD>Earl Thomas</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>Texas</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD colSpan=4>from Denver</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Thomas is a slightly undersized safety prospect, especially for a player taken in the top half of the first round. Still, he is an excellent value at this point. He has excellent versatility in coverage, showing the ability to walk up and line up over the slot receiver or play a center-fielder role in zone coverage. He shows excellent instincts for a redshirt sophomore and plays the ball well. While his lack of size is a concern, he is better against the run than you would think because he's tough and he closes very quickly. He needs to do a better job wrapping up, but he hits big for a smaller prospect. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>28(60)</TD><TD>Golden Tate</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>Notre Dame</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from San Diego</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Tate must improve his route-running or he'll have a hard time getting separation at the NFL level. Still, he's not afraid to go over the middle and competes for the ball downfield. After watching him run after the catch, it should come as no surprise that he is a former high school running back.
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<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=evenrow><TD>13(111)</TD><TD>Walter Thurmond</TD><TD>CB</TD><TD>Oregon</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from Tennessee</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Thurmond is coming off a knee injury suffered in the beginning of the season. While there is no guarantee he'll get back to his top physical form, his overall talent is worth the risk here. On film he shows good fluidity, route anticipation and ability to mirror receivers in man coverage. He also does a good job locating and playing the football. Thurmond brings added value as a special teams contributor.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>29(127)</TD><TD>E.J. Wilson</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>North Carolina</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from NY Jets through Philadelphia</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Wilson brings a great combination of size and power. The problem is he is a one-trick pony who needs to develop more pass-rush moves. He has an adequate bull-rush, but he needs to change it up. He lacks suddenness and overall athleticism. He should be able to line up at left defensive end where his biggest upside will be anchoring against the run.
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<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>6(6)</TD><TD>Russell Okung</TD><TD>OT</TD><TD>Oklahoma State</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD></TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Okung is not an elite athlete for a left-tackle prospect and his footwork needs improvement. Still, he is quick and agile enough to hold his own in pass protection at left tackle in the NFL. He's also a tough, nasty run-blocker who looks to put defenders on their backs. He proved to be a consistent performer and hard worker in college who will continue to improve his game at the NFL level.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD>14(14)</TD><TD>Earl Thomas</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>Texas</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD colSpan=4>from Denver</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD></TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Thomas is a slightly undersized safety prospect, especially for a player taken in the top half of the first round. Still, he is an excellent value at this point. He has excellent versatility in coverage, showing the ability to walk up and line up over the slot receiver or play a center-fielder role in zone coverage. He shows excellent instincts for a redshirt sophomore and plays the ball well. While his lack of size is a concern, he is better against the run than you would think because he's tough and he closes very quickly. He needs to do a better job wrapping up, but he hits big for a smaller prospect. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>28(60)</TD><TD>Golden Tate</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>Notre Dame</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from San Diego</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Tate must improve his route-running or he'll have a hard time getting separation at the NFL level. Still, he's not afraid to go over the middle and competes for the ball downfield. After watching him run after the catch, it should come as no surprise that he is a former high school running back.
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<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=evenrow><TD>13(111)</TD><TD>Walter Thurmond</TD><TD>CB</TD><TD>Oregon</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from Tennessee</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Thurmond is coming off a knee injury suffered in the beginning of the season. While there is no guarantee he'll get back to his top physical form, his overall talent is worth the risk here. On film he shows good fluidity, route anticipation and ability to mirror receivers in man coverage. He also does a good job locating and playing the football. Thurmond brings added value as a special teams contributor.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=oddrow><TD>29(127)</TD><TD>E.J. Wilson</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>North Carolina</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD colSpan=4>from NY Jets through Philadelphia</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD> </TD><TD class=player-analysis colSpan=4>What he brings: Wilson brings a great combination of size and power. The problem is he is a one-trick pony who needs to develop more pass-rush moves. He has an adequate bull-rush, but he needs to change it up. He lacks suddenness and overall athleticism. He should be able to line up at left defensive end where his biggest upside will be anchoring against the run.
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It will take a few years before we have any idea which team drafted the best
Perhaps it really is a good question, though. A book should put odds on it and we can let the market decide
"Which team's draft will produce the most Pro-Bowl appearances over the next x years"
That would be interesting
Perhaps it really is a good question, though. A book should put odds on it and we can let the market decide
"Which team's draft will produce the most Pro-Bowl appearances over the next x years"
That would be interesting
hno:
While they did have the 2 first rounders, that is really only half the story. Both Okung and Thomas were need positions they easily could have been gone before the Seahawks were fortunate enough to get them. Tate was also a bonus, being available later in the second round. Finally, one of their weakest positions the last few seasons since Shaun Alexander's retirement was running back. They got both LenDale White and Leon Washington for next to nothing, and while they arent necessarily big name running backs, they will combine with Justin Forsett to give Carroll some solid options in the backfield to run the ball.
Sorry, dont mean to pile on here, but I have to agree with TomG. You can not answer the question who had the best draft 2 days after the stinking draft. Lets wait and see 4-5 years from now. Thats all you can do.. I cant stand watching ESPN or reading site after site giving out team draft grades right after the draft, so stupid and meaningless..
