I really don't understand these NFL GM's....

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I really don\'t understand these NFL GM\'s....

First off, having been a Redskins fan my whole life, I thought Charley Casserley was one of the worst GM's in all of the NFL. He spent high draft picks and lots of money on NFL busts like Desmond Howard, Michael Westbrook, and Heath Shuler.

When the Texans hired this clown, I asked myself, "Why do people think this guy is a solid GM?" I think I can pick a draft 20 times better than Casserley. And low and behold, Old CC proves me right be passing on Reggie Bush and taking Mario Williams. That might be the worst screw-up in the history of 1st picks.

But the Texans aren't the only ones who look like complete morons. Buffalo's 9th pick may be the worst top 10 selection since the Colts took Trev Alberts. I would have traded the pick for multiple draft picks and moved down and STILL could have made that pick because he would have still been on the board.

Of course then you have NFL gurus that apparently know good injuries from bad injuries. Bunkley taken by the Eagles in the first round? What amazes me is not many analyst's disagreed with this pick. He must have all the measurables because his injury plagued college career with alright stats certainly does not merit a 1st round pick. Or how about Kedric Golston of GA? He gets selected in the 6th round.

Maybe I am biased because I cannot imagine how Eric Henderson does not get selected in the draft at all? What are these guys thinking? All the props to Dawan Landry, but I was shocked to see him drafted in the 5th. I thought maybe he was a 7th round selection. Dawan would make a good run support SS, but if he has to drop back into coverage, those NFL receivers could have a field day.

That said, I don't understand how PJ and Landry get drafted in the 4th and 5th and Hendu gets passed over? Makes no sense. Henderson is one of those feel good stories too. Lost his Parents and worked his way onto Deans List. Great character guy, etc. etc with a frame and the play a lot like the Colt's Dwight Freeney except a bit bigger. I wish him the best, someone got an absolute steal in Hendu. But he deserved to get drafted over half the people drafted.

Anyway, I reviewed the NFL draft yesterday and I swear I could be a better GM than half the guys in the league right now.
 
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From what the scouts say about Henderson, it seems they feel he isn't big/strong enough to handle DE in the pros and isn't suited for LB. I've seen him described as a tweener. Add his injury history and while he'll get a shot somewhere no one was willing to spend a draft pick on him.
 
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I don't buy that. There were several DE and DT draft picks that had the same measurables as Eric Henderson. I can definately see a problem as where to put him on the line. He's too small to play DT and maybe too squat to play DE, but I cannot see the problem between LB and DE. Clearly he is not a LB and won't be.

That said, Dwight Freeny is 6-1 268 lbs. Hendu listed out as 6-2 270lbs. Tons of those GM's have their heads stuck up their arse.
 
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I think that's their point. He can't play LB, he isn't big enough for DT and they don't think he's strong enough to handle TEs against the run. They list him on SI.com as undersized, but as you say they list a number of others who were drafted as undersized also. Seems like he's considered a pass rusher only. They basically say he isn't strong enough and that they're concerned about injuries. Of course they projected him as a 4th rounder even with all that.

How were his combine numbers? They must have not seen what they were looking for is all I can think.
 
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Buffalo was by far the worst - 2 first round reaches.

I think Mario Williams will work out for the Texans - not as glamorous of a pick as Bush but I think he'll be as productive over his NFL career. And he's signed - no need to worry about a holdout.
 
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At the pro day workout, Eric measured 6'1" and 261 lbs. He was only able to do one of the five events. The only event he did was the bench press. He wasn't able to do any of the events that invlolved running or jumping. I'm sure that didn't help his cause.
 
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At the pro day workout, Eric measured 6'1" and 261 lbs. He was only able to do one of the five events. The only event he did was the bench press. He wasn't able to do any of the events that invlolved running or jumping. I'm sure that didn't help his cause.

[/ QUOTE ]Wow. Compared to Mario Williams and his 6'7" 290 frame with a ~35-40" vert and sub 4.5 speed.

Henderson probably has the "injury-prone" label as well - and rightfully so.
 
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Ouch, well that would do it. Injury prone and he just didn't have a big senior year.
 
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At the pro day workout, Eric measured 6'1" and 261 lbs. He was only able to do one of the five events. The only event he did was the bench press. He wasn't able to do any of the events that invlolved running or jumping. I'm sure that didn't help his cause.

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Wow. That's understandable. I'm surprised his agent told him to show up at all.
 
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I. too, was stunned that the Texans could have passed over so much available talent for a questionable defensive end select out of NCST.

Best of luck to them but I can't imagine this selection turning their fortunes around. The Saints are lucky to get Reggie Bush. The Titans are blessed to get Vince Young. The Cardinals are just plain lucky. The team with the #1 pick in the whole draft has tried to redefine logic (like the Falcons used to) and best of luck.

I hope the young man makes the NFL HOF but this has to be one of the most boneheaded No. 1s in quite some time IN LIEU OF WHAT WAS ON THE TABLE.
 
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I hope the young man makes the NFL HOF but this has to be one of the most boneheaded No. 1s in quite some time IN LIEU OF WHAT WAS ON THE TABLE.

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True, but I think Buffalo's selection was even worse. They took a guy who more than likely would not have been selected in the first round with the 9th pick in the draft.
 
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I was very critical of Eric Henderson and his mysterious injury situation last year. I'm not surprised the NFL passed him over. Like someone on the Hive said "You can't make the team from the training room". Not performing on pro day couldn't help.

As for Mario Williams.....what? That is nuts. I kind of understand the need for Houston to get some defense and quite frankly Reggie Bush could have a character issue.....as the situation of how his family was living in a house owned by an agent/representative of a company who hoped to represent him unfolds.

But Mario Williams? If I decided my first pick was defense I'd traded down and then went with AJ Hawk....and had picks to boot.

P.S. I'm not happy with the Falcons choosing Jimmy Williams. There a legitimate reasons why his draft stock dropped. They begin and end with character.
 
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P.S. I'm not happy with the Falcons choosing Jimmy Williams. There a legitimate reasons why his draft stock dropped. They begin and end with character.

[/ QUOTE ] Ok, I'll play Mr. Falcon homer.

Yes, Jimmy has some character issues - but they've all been on the field and particularly boil down to one issue - his altercation with the referee in the bowl game (which is bad enough but worth giving a 2nd chance). Aside from that he has had very few problems off of the field and does not have a rap sheet.

As long as he keeps his nose clean off the field, the Falcons have enough veteran leadership (esp. on D) to help keep him straight on the field.
 
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I was shocked that the falcons took DJ Shockley. Maybe they are planning on trading Matt Schaub??
 
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I have to figure the Shockley pick was essentially throwing a bone to the dawg fans to keep their enthusiasm up for season ticket purchases. He will get cut or put on some scout team. If they were going to trade Shaub they would have done it before the draft IMO.
 
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I was shocked that the falcons took DJ Shockley. Maybe they are planning on trading Matt Schaub??

[/ QUOTE ]Schaub is pretty much gone. He'll be a restricted free agent and unless he gets plenty of PT this year and bombs another team will sign him to an offer sheet (and barring some major injury to Vick, the Falcons probably won't match).

This is how restricted free agents are handled (per the NFL.com)....

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Q -- Other than accrued seasons, what determines a restricted free agent?

A -- He has received a "qualifying" offer (a salary level predetermined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and its players) from his old club. He can negotiate with any club through April 21. If the restricted free agent accepts an offer sheet from a new club, his old club can match the offer and retain him because it has the "right of first refusal." If the old club does not match the offer, it can possibly receive draft-choice compensation depending on the amount of its qualifying offer. If an offer sheet is not executed, the player’s rights revert to his old club after April 21.

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The Falcons still have Bryan Randall on the roster and by drafting Shockley (a slower version of Bryan Randall, but with a much better arm), they now have a couple of insurance policies in case Schaub does bolt. Also (bolded above) the Falcons will not lose Schaub empty handed - they could take the signing team's 1st round pick if Schaub qualifying offer is enough.
 
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I have to figure the Shockley pick was essentially throwing a bone to the dawg fans to keep their enthusiasm up for season ticket purchases. He will get cut or put on some scout team. If they were going to trade Shaub they would have done it before the draft IMO.

[/ QUOTE ]Drafting Shockley had nothing to do with pandering to the UGAg fans - if that's what the Falcons were about, they would've done it back when the stadium was half full (before 4 straight seasons of sellouts and waiting lists). It's all about planning for Schaub's departure.

Rich McKay is NOT wasting picks or throwing the Dawgnation a bone.
 
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Eh - while you may be right it just seems to me that if you wanted a replacement QB for Schaub you don't draft one that only has one year of playing in College. And one that you knew you could get via free agency. My bet would be that in that round they didn't have anyone that really fit what they were looking for (ie. OLine) and took Shockly as a decent choice but one with the tie breaking factor being the UGA connection.

Not a slap at McKay as I think it actually was not a bad move. But I think it was influenced by the UGA factor.
 
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Eh - while you may be right it just seems to me that if you wanted a replacement QB for Schaub you don't draft one that only has one year of playing in College. And one that you knew you could get via free agency. My bet would be that in that round they didn't have anyone that really fit what they were looking for (ie. OLine) and took Shockly as a decent choice but one with the tie breaking factor being the UGA connection.

Not a slap at McKay as I think it actually was not a bad move. But I think it was influenced by the UGA factor.

[/ QUOTE ]Most 7th round picks aren't going to work out anyway. If it does work, great. If it looks like it's not going to work and Schaub leaves - then they use an earlier pick next year for a backup QB.

They had addressed most of their pressing needs except for another DT (which again there's not much to choose from in the 7th) so it was a calculated risk.

Dawg or not, I hope it works out. Shockley chose the team over himself at UGAg - it's hard not to respect that. He only played one year because he did the RIGHT thing and stuck by his commitment to the coach and his teammates.
 
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Contact: Jimmy Williams will be a major headache for the Falcons to have to deal with.
 
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