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April 24, 2004

The Draft

I have to admit that as much as I love the NFL, I've never really followed the draft. I think it's because I'm not much of a college football fan. I usually rely on the pre-season pundits to write about what rookies are going to make an impact on fantasy football in their first season. I think it takes equal parts of talent, team needs, and coaching faith for a rookie to have a breakout season.

Who will break out this year? Just looking at the first-round picks, my guess is (just rolling the dice here) Jacksonville's new WR Reggie Williams. Leftwich will make him a star. You heard it here first.

Posted by Alex Harden on April 24, 2004 8:32 PM |

Comments

I just finished a round of golf and entered the clubhouse as they announced the Giants / Chargers trade. Everybody let out a surprised comment about what the Giants gave up. Eli better be good or New York will let him know it.

Posted by: Scotbuff | April 25, 2004 9:40 AM

I'm sure Collins won't want to find out how good Eli is. ;) I wonder if Eli will work out well enough to relegate Jesse Palmer to third-string.

Posted by: aharden | April 25, 2004 11:22 AM

For what they gave up, he better at least be second string this year and take them to the playoffs next season followed by a Super Bowl title. New York Giants fans did not look happy when they announced the trade. The next few seasons in New York will be really interesting.

Posted by: Scotbuff | April 25, 2004 6:51 PM

Looks like there are some developments. Coach Coughlin is indicating that Collins would have to take a pay cut to stay with the team next season. The author of the linked article thinks Eli will start next season; not unprecedented for a new coach's first year. Will lightning strike twice? We'll have to see.

Also, it looks like my prediction is taking shape: now-former Jags WR Kevin Johnson has been dealt to the Ravens.

Posted by: aharden | April 25, 2004 8:13 PM

Hearing rumors of Collins in Oakland. That might be interesting...

Posted by: Scotbuff | April 29, 2004 10:01 AM

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