DC: Roster Rundown: Hitchens Rose To The Occasion During Breakout Rookie Season

[xwalker]

So, maybe we can cut our coaches and scouts a little slack?

The public's judgement of that pick last spring was a bit harsh and premature (as always). It's fair to say that even the so-called "draft experts" may not have actually studied every player on the planet, and the immediate shock of a lesser-known choice is likely an admission of ignorance about the player.

The recent draft success has had a direct impact on the cost of the roster, frequency of injuries, cohesiveness, and wins.

Yes, the outcry was all based on the media analysts rankings. The reality is that the analysts focus 90% of their efforts on the top 50.

Those same analysts originally thought Jacskson Jeffcoat would be a 2nd but in reality he was a UDFA. The media guys like Kiper use the term "falling" but in reality many of those players were never ranked highly by NFL teams. The more players that rise or fall, the more inaccurate the analysts initial rankings were.

I would love to see the December rankings of NFL teams. My guess is the draft day rankings are not significantly different except for character and medical issues. I don't think any NFL team had Jeffcoat as a 2nd/3rd at any point in time.

It's too bad the NFL does not require NFL teams to release their draft boards after the draft. It's not much of a competitive disadvantage issue after the draft is over. They can't even throw the fans a bone by keeeping roster weights accurate.

 

[AsthmaField]

Once proven wrong Boo Birds fly south.

Or simply never admit they were wrong in the first place. They'll just not bring it up and wait for time and new drafts to remove the stench of their initial bad call on the player.

And they'll be just as opinionated going forward as if they can't be wrong about a draft pick... and if they are, they will again just avoid the subject and never admit their miss and wait for time to erase it again.

Repeat as necessary.

Maybe we shouldn't let the memory fade and continue to remind those who still won't admit they missed on Hitchens.

 

[jobberone]

Or simply never admit they were wrong in the first place. They'll just not bring it up and wait for time and new drafts to remove the stench of their initial bad call on the player.

And they'll be just as opinionated going forward as if they can't be wrong about a draft pick... and if they are, they will again just avoid the subject and never admit their miss and wait for time to erase it again.

Repeat as necessary.

Maybe we shouldn't let the memory fade and continue to remind those who still won't admit they missed on Hitchens.

If I could comment I would.

 

[popp1234]

If I could comment I would.

Interesting, why can't you comment?....Or can you comment on your comment (if that makes any sense). Serious question by the way.

 

[jobberone]

Interesting, why can't you comment?....Or can you comment on your comment (if that makes any sense). Serious question by the way.

You'll just have to trust me on this one. But thanks for being so polite.

 

[popp1234]

You'll just have to trust me on this one. But thanks for being so polite.

Aaah, got it.

 

[NextGenBoys]

I am so happy to finally have a Hawkeye on the roster. Dallas ignored very talented Iowa players for years. Now they finally pick Hitchens and Iowa is on the downslide.

Nothing better than having players from your favorite college team go to your favorite pro team.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I am so happy to finally have a Hawkeye on the roster. Dallas ignored very talented Iowa players for years.

Nothing better than having players from your favorite college team go to your favorite pro team.

Joseph Randle went to the same high school I did. I saw him play on Friday nights. I knew and even called that draft pick when we were on the clock. I (kind of) know how you feel. I was pretty excited about everything until about 6 months ago.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Joseph Randle went to the same high school I did. I saw him play on Friday nights. I knew and even called that draft pick when we were on the clock. I (kind of) know how you feel. I was pretty excited about everything until about 6 months ago.

That must be awesome. That's an even closer connection than a college. I'm not as down on Randle as everyone. Stealing underwear is stupid, but it's not a big deal. And I find nothing wrong with him smoking weed in the offseason, especially the more I read about it, it's evident he wasn't really doing anything wrong, the chick just wanted to get him in trouble.

 

[big dog cowboy]

That must be awesome. That's an even closer connection than a college.

Not to throw out names, but I watched Barry Sanders play in high school. He went to the same high school my father did. Considering the doo-dah I live in that is pretty amazing.

 

[Crown Royal]

Not to throw out names, but I watched Barry Sanders play in high school. He went to the same high school my father did. Considering the doo-dah I live in that is pretty amazing.

"not to throw out names"




NAME TOP 5 RB EVER

 

[RoyTheHammer]

I'd just like to jump in and say hello to everyone, and was very proud to see Hitchens play the way i knew he could this year for us. When we drafted him i thought he had a chance to make an impact on D right away and was happy to see him get a chance to get in there and show everyone that he was most certainly worth taking him when we did. Look forward to hopefully seeing him, McClain, and Lee together next year.

 

[jobberone]

I'd just like to jump in and say hello to everyone, and was very proud to see Hitchens play the way i knew he could this year for us. When we drafted him i thought he had a chance to make an impact on D right away and was happy to see him get a chance to get in there and show everyone that he was most certainly worth taking him when we did. Look forward to hopefully seeing him, McClain, and Lee together next year.

Good to see you around Roy.