Shake_Tiller
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PFW's draft analyst, while not as well known to the media as some of the high profile guys, really is very good and has terrific NFL contacts. As I said before, he is Joel Buchsbaum's successor and inherited Joel's network, to a large extent. It's interesting that he is so high on the Cowboys draft, I think. Six teams, including the Cowboys, were given "Outstanding" marks. The others were the Ravens, the Panthers, the Patriots, the 49ers and the Jets...
By Nolan Nawrocki
April 30, 2007
We don’t like the idea of prematurely assigning grades before the true evaluators are fairly given a chance to show whether their selections were good. There is, however, an art to understanding the value of a player and where a player could be drafted. And an art to making shrewd trades on Draft Day. Based on our analysis of the draft, we will use an abbreviated scouting scale with four terms — outstanding, good, average and questionable — to evaluate draft classes. Specific letter grades will be assigned in PFW’s post-draft print edition, which will be printed next Monday.
Dallas
Jerry Jones was at his best, wheeling and dealing, and being able to land what could be a high first-round pick next year from the Browns and moving back up to secure the pass rusher they coveted. That was impressive. Anthony Spencer could be paired with DeMarcus Ware to bring a ton of pressure off the edges. Investing in their offensive line was wise, and landing James Marten in the third round and Doug Free in the fourth could improve the athleticism on their offensive line and provide much-needed depth. Washington QB Isaiah Stanback is a Jerry Jones type of quarterback, and he should be able to contribute as a receiver and provide depth under center.
Grade: Outstanding
By Nolan Nawrocki
April 30, 2007
We don’t like the idea of prematurely assigning grades before the true evaluators are fairly given a chance to show whether their selections were good. There is, however, an art to understanding the value of a player and where a player could be drafted. And an art to making shrewd trades on Draft Day. Based on our analysis of the draft, we will use an abbreviated scouting scale with four terms — outstanding, good, average and questionable — to evaluate draft classes. Specific letter grades will be assigned in PFW’s post-draft print edition, which will be printed next Monday.
Dallas
Jerry Jones was at his best, wheeling and dealing, and being able to land what could be a high first-round pick next year from the Browns and moving back up to secure the pass rusher they coveted. That was impressive. Anthony Spencer could be paired with DeMarcus Ware to bring a ton of pressure off the edges. Investing in their offensive line was wise, and landing James Marten in the third round and Doug Free in the fourth could improve the athleticism on their offensive line and provide much-needed depth. Washington QB Isaiah Stanback is a Jerry Jones type of quarterback, and he should be able to contribute as a receiver and provide depth under center.
Grade: Outstanding
