Best Draft Preview Publication??? - Dallas Cowboys Forum

philo beddoe · 03-17-2007

If I'm going to get just one, which is the one to get? Opinions?

Crown Royal · 03-17-2007

www.cowboyszone.com :biggrin:

Honest answer, idk. I am not too much of a draftnick - I always just grab one at an airport at some point in March when I will be flying.

DezBRomo9 · 03-17-2007

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www.cowboyszone.com :biggrin:

Honest answer, idk. I am not too much of a draftnick - I always just grab one at an airport at some point in March when I will be flying.

Actually I have Lindy's but have read TSN's and PFW's as well, go with TSN, their pages are much more informative and Lindy's although decent looks akward with some of the postion ratings and slotting some people......they have a few who I think are horrible rated in the 2nd round like Tony Hunt and they have Steve Smith in the 4th as well.

stasheroo · 03-17-2007

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Actually I have Lindy's but have read TSN's and PFW's as well, go with TSN, their pages are much more informative and Lindy's although decent looks akward with some of the postion ratings and slotting some people......they have a few who I think are horrible rated in the 2nd round like Tony Hunt and they have Steve Smith in the 4th as well.

I have Lindy's and Sporting News and their opinions on some prospects differ greatly - it will be interesting to see who turns out to be right.

Bob Sacamano · 03-17-2007

in all reality

none, as they are published before the Combine and Pro Day workouts, so someone like Jason Hill, they talk about his lack of speed, even though he ran a 4.36, so he obviously isn't slow, and since they publish them before the Combine and Pro Days, if an unknown has great workouts then and becomes a sleeper, they usually aren't mentioned in the rags, so on Draft Day, when you're flipping throug the mag, and someone like Paul McQuistan, or Jason Hatcher, goes in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, you say "who? they weren't in the mag"

but w/ saying that, I like TSN's Draft Guide, nice formatting, making everything clear and conchise, plus it's the one I've always gone w/ since I can remember

Big Dakota · 03-17-2007

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in all reality

none, as they are published before the Combine and Pro Day workouts, so someone like Jason Hill, they talk about his lack of speed, even though he ran a 4.36, so he obviously isn't slow, and since they publish them before the Combine and Pro Days, if an unknown has great workouts then and becomes a sleeper, they usually aren't mentioned in the rags, so on Draft Day, when you're flipping throug the mag, and someone like Paul McQuistan, or Jason Hatcher, goes in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, you say "who? they weren't in the mag"

but w/ saying that, I like TSN's Draft Guide, nice formatting, making everything clear and conchise, plus it's the one I've always gone w/ since I can remember

That's why the online sites are much better. As stasheroo said, the PFW was the standard among draftniks untill JB's death, then they went down hill. I've been getting Ourlads since 1987 when we took Noonan and it's a pretty good book. Something to look at on the throne

I bought the sporting news and ESPNs book last year off the newsstand and they were typical low standard stuff.

stasheroo · 03-17-2007

Sporting News' newsstand version is a nice read for the money ($8). If I had to pick one, that's probably it.

I use to really like Pro Football Weekly's guide until Joel Buschbaum died.

It hasn't been the same since.

Alexander · 03-17-2007

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Sporting News' newsstand version is a nice read for the money ($8). If I had to pick one, that's probably it.

A nice read?

Sorry, any publication that ranks Kevin Kolb over Brady Quinn is not worth to rip the pages out to use as a bum wipe.

DezBRomo9 · 03-17-2007

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A nice read?

Sorry, any publication that ranks Kevin Kolb over Brady Quinn is not worth to rip the pages out to use as a bum wipe.

I think you are thinking of PFW......

Alexander · 03-17-2007

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I think you are thinking of PFW......

No, the Sporting News has Brady Quinn rated as a third round talent behind Kevin Kolb. Pro Football Weekly has him rated number one.

I really have no problem thinking he's going to be a flop. That's valid speculation and takes fortitude to publish. That might be the point as it could sell the magazine better.

I just cannot see how Kolb can be anything close to being superior. A lot of people don't follow college football closely and rely on these magazines. I just don't care for misleading opinion. But I know it is not about that, it is about selling the magazine.

stasheroo · 03-17-2007

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A nice read?

Sorry, any publication that ranks Kevin Kolb over Brady Quinn is not worth to rip the pages out to use as a bum wipe.

That's what's nice about holding onto them for a few years. To see who's right and who's wrong.

Ryan Leaf was once highly-ranked too.

As was Joey Harrington.

Neither worked out too well.

There's plenty of speculation and a good bit of luck involved in the draft.

Bob Sacamano · 03-17-2007

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That's what's nice about holding onto them for a few years. To see who's right and who's wrong.

Ryan Leaf was once highly-ranked too.

As was Joey Harrington.

Neither worked out too well.

There's plenty of speculation and a good bit of luck involved in the draft.

the thing I like to do is pick up an old edition of TSN and see how they did on the positional ratings: QBs have a B+ grade, etc

theogt · 03-17-2007

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That's what's nice about holding onto them for a few years. To see who's right and who's wrong.

Ryan Leaf was once highly-ranked too.

As was Joey Harrington.

Neither worked out too well.

There's plenty of speculation and a good bit of luck involved in the draft.

For example...

http://espn.go.com/melkiper/s/2001/0305/1130313.html

cleverusername · 03-17-2007

Do any of these guides have our updated F/A signings?

In past years I've bought multiple guides early and have had arguments w/ friends on draft day, because the draft guide has us picking up a certain position in the draft, but since we already addressed this position in free agency...

I try to explain, but they think the draft guide writers know all.

This year I wanted to wait for a newer more accurate release.

conner01 · 03-17-2007

i like thehuddlereport and it's $10.00 and there mocks are very accurate as the draft gets closer.nfldraftcoundown is a good one as the draft gets closer but they don't have the later rnd guys ranked well