TFan, that's pretty weak on the part of Dallas Morning News, imho
Since leaving my job (in Jan 2009) with the Media Awareness Project, I've been fairly out of touch with how mainstream newspapers are continuing to evolve on the web.
But my recollection from the time period of about 2003-2006 was that many newspapers tried to create "subscriber" access only for primary content and in nearly every case it was a failure. That's because quite frankly, there's very little any mainstream newspaper offers that is sufficiently exclusive to merit a subscription fee since nearly all news and diverse opinion viewpoints are available for free at literally hundreds of web newspapers and news blogs.
BOL to the DMNews - my personal hometown newspaper for over a quarter century before relocating to Florida in 1997.
And meanwhile, if you poke around a bit using google and "rick gosselin" + "2011 draft", you'll likely find someone who has transcribed the info to another free outlet.
Since leaving my job (in Jan 2009) with the Media Awareness Project, I've been fairly out of touch with how mainstream newspapers are continuing to evolve on the web.
But my recollection from the time period of about 2003-2006 was that many newspapers tried to create "subscriber" access only for primary content and in nearly every case it was a failure. That's because quite frankly, there's very little any mainstream newspaper offers that is sufficiently exclusive to merit a subscription fee since nearly all news and diverse opinion viewpoints are available for free at literally hundreds of web newspapers and news blogs.
BOL to the DMNews - my personal hometown newspaper for over a quarter century before relocating to Florida in 1997.
And meanwhile, if you poke around a bit using google and "rick gosselin" + "2011 draft", you'll likely find someone who has transcribed the info to another free outlet.
Here ya go, TXFAN.....This means you owe me a warning instead of a cite next time I blow through your town at 10+ mph over the limit
http://withthefirstpick.com/2011/04/23/rick-gosselin-releases-2011-draft-rankings/#more-3892
We all know who Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Mike Mayock are, but do you know who Rick Gosselin is? If not, then you should. He is not a draft guru, analyzing and synthesizing numerous hours of game tape. He is what we like to call, an “informed” member of the media. Every year, he drops his top 100 draft rankings. Those rankings are not produced by knowledge, but by his sources. Gosselin is held in high regard because of his insider information and connections.
Gosselin writes for The Dallas Morning News, and his rankings are typically only viewable by a paid subscription. Luckily, I’ve gotten my hands on them. I will not post the entire rankings, because it breaks a de facto law between sites. However, I will post the ones that stick out, shockers per say. And boy oh boy, are there some shockers.
#10 Ranked WR – Leonard Hankerson
http://withthefirstpick.com/2011/04/23/rick-gosselin-releases-2011-draft-rankings/#more-3892
We all know who Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Mike Mayock are, but do you know who Rick Gosselin is? If not, then you should. He is not a draft guru, analyzing and synthesizing numerous hours of game tape. He is what we like to call, an “informed” member of the media. Every year, he drops his top 100 draft rankings. Those rankings are not produced by knowledge, but by his sources. Gosselin is held in high regard because of his insider information and connections.
Gosselin writes for The Dallas Morning News, and his rankings are typically only viewable by a paid subscription. Luckily, I’ve gotten my hands on them. I will not post the entire rankings, because it breaks a de facto law between sites. However, I will post the ones that stick out, shockers per say. And boy oh boy, are there some shockers.
#10 Ranked WR – Leonard Hankerson
- This might be the lowest I’ve seen Hankerson ranked on any site. Most hold him as the top senior receiver in the draft, and a second round pick. Does Gosselin know something that we don’t? Are teams down on Hankerson? He showed well at the combine, running a 4.4 forty-yard dash, but that speed doesn’t always show up on the field. He also has some focus issues with catching the ball. Those factors may have him ranked lower on teams boards.
- In the media, Nate Solder has been steadily dropping since his ordinary performance during Senior Bowl week. He’s shows some decencies with his technique, and some are worried about his height and knee bend. Gosselin ranking him number two makes you think. I tend to believe that Boston College OT, Anthony Castozno is the second ranked guy behind USC OT, Tyron Taylor. He has more experience, the ability to play both sides of the line, and is more technically sound.
- Lots of people like to argue whether or not Mike Pouncey can play center in the NFL. Most fans believe that he is not a Center, he is in fact a Guard. They typically point to his difficulties snapping the ball last year. I am in the belief that he can excel at both Center and Guard. Gosselin has Pouncey ranked as his number one Center, but he doesn’t even make the list as a Guard. Is this how the coaches and scouts feel in the NFL? Do they see Mike Pouncey in the same light as his brother, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Center, Maurkice Pouncey?
- K.J. Wright is a solid developmental player who possesses some raw talent, but number five ranked Outside Linebacker? He beat out the likes of Mason Foster and Kelvin Sheppard. I’d be shocked if Wright went ahead of these guys.
- Jabaal Sheard is a Defensive End that has potential to play the 3-4 Outside Linebacker position. Gosselin does not have him listed as a Defensive End, solely as a Linebacker. This is a complete shocker to me. Do NFL teams feel that he is too undersized to play on the line? This subtlty in his rankings was one of the biggest surprises.
- Most of you are saying, “who?” That’s right, Akeem Dent is Gosselin’s number one ranked Inside Linebacker. Sites like ESPN, CBS, NFL.com, have him ranked as a mid to late round guy. We know that Dent has been making the rounds to NFL teams, but do they really hold him in such high regard. Is Dent going to come off the board on day two?
And here's a cowboy fan blog post from Apr 2 http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011...rick-gosselin-releases-top-five-each-position
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which concludes with this quip, (so bookmark the site and check back on Wed/Thur)
Because Gosselin gets his stuff directly from teams, he tends to dispense information fairly late in the process. So, as draft season progresses, I'll keep my eyes peeled for more gold from the Goose--and, of course, we'll give you all the inside dope when he releases his top 100 a day or two before the draft.
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which concludes with this quip, (so bookmark the site and check back on Wed/Thur)
Because Gosselin gets his stuff directly from teams, he tends to dispense information fairly late in the process. So, as draft season progresses, I'll keep my eyes peeled for more gold from the Goose--and, of course, we'll give you all the inside dope when he releases his top 100 a day or two before the draft.
