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KB824

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++ [ originally posted by Torkel ] ++
Troy Williamson, Erasmus James... Come on Americans, tell me that the Vikes didn´t feck up too bad not picking Williams.
Minnesota had one of the best drafts early on.

Troy Williamson was a need, because as good as Mike Williams is, he doesn't have the flat out spped that Williamson does. And lining up Erasmus james on the other side of the Defensive Line with Kenechi Udeze lining up on the opposite side will give them a fearsome pass rush.



I REALLY love what San Francisco did with their first two picks (Smith and Bass), then I don't know what the hell happened.
 

Torkel

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Jul 12, 2002
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If I´m not mistaking he tried to get in the draft as Clarett did and then got suspended for it, and was also injured.

I´m pissed the draft wasn´t shown on TV over here, haven´t had time to look over all the picks yet. Surprised that Rodgers and Johnson fell as far as they did. Would also have thought that Miami would pick Benson.
 

KB824

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Mike Williams tried to follow Maurice Clarett into the NFL Draft last year, when it was ruled in a lower court that Clarett could go. However, when a higher court overturned that decision, Williams was screwed.

Willliams WANTED to go back to school, but the NCAA, in all its infinite wisdom,denied him that opportunity. As you can see, his departure really hurt USC, as they went on to win the National Championship.

I'm not surprised that Rodgers fell as far as he did. Besides San Francisco, the teams in the Top 20 really didn't need a Quarterback, and Rodgers isn't as good as Alex Smith. My best friend happens to be a Green Bay fan, and he told me that if Rodgers was taken first by San Fran, then Alex Smith would have dropped to #24.

Wrong-O. Simth is the better prospect, and Smith was the reason why there were up to 6 offers on the table to San Francisco to get that #1 pick.

Benson sucks. Ronnie Brown is a better overall back. I'm not surprised Derrick Johnson fell as far as he did. He tends to shy away from contact.

Still can't believe that Earnest Shazor hasn't been drafted yet. If he is still there in the 5th round, San Fran HAS to take him. The Kid's a beast at Strong Safety.

European Football needs to have a draft. How great would that be.

"And with the first pick in the 2006 Serie A draft, Parma selects............................"
 

Bjerknes

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Mar 16, 2004
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++ [ originally posted by Sergio ] ++
Mike Williams tried to follow Maurice Clarett into the NFL Draft last year, when it was ruled in a lower court that Clarett could go. However, when a higher court overturned that decision, Williams was screwed.

Willliams WANTED to go back to school, but the NCAA, in all its infinite wisdom,denied him that opportunity. As you can see, his departure really hurt USC, as they went on to win the National Championship.
Yeah, it looks like they never recovered from that loss.

So now the Lions have a fine young group of receivers for Harrington to work with. I think the excuses will be up for our QB's performances.
 

Bjerknes

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Mar 16, 2004
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++ [ originally posted by Sergio ] ++

European Football needs to have a draft. How great would that be.

"And with the first pick in the 2006 Serie A draft, Parma selects............................"
It would be pretty cool, however that would eliminate the home-grown talent clause they just implemented.
 

Bjerknes

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Paul, if Lapo Elkann takes over the club, will we be safe? From what I have seen it seems he does not know much about football and wants to have some sort of revolution such as Chelsea. If this is true I hope somebody who knows what they're doing is in charge of the squad proceedings at the club. Immediate success such as Chelsea does not always work; you need moderation. Times without the triad don't look entirely safe.
 

Bjerknes

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John seems to be the more down to earth guy.

The Triad's contracts expires in 2006, so that summer would be when the Elkanns take over, I presume?

It was interesting to read that Lapo worked for Henry Kissinger.
 

Chxta

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Nov 1, 2004
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My immediate concern isn't 2006 when the Triad (may) leave. It is 2005, June and July precisely. Let us for a moment assume that we are going to have a barren season, what can be done to ensure that next isn't barren as well?
 
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IncuboRossonero

IncuboRossonero

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Nov 16, 2003
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    ++ [ originally posted by Shadowfax ] ++
    My opinion... I have complete faith in the Elkanns to run our club in the correct manor.

    Between Lapo and John they will lead juve into a bright new era
    I agree they will be a breath of fresh air from the old school upper crusts at Juve....WHO have not done a bad job (far from it)..However, lets hope we don't have another .....Moratti style owner :D
     

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