2003 Draft Fearless Predictions

albionmoonlight · 04-24-2003, 06:45 PM

This isn't a place for predictions about who will breakout or bust (well, it could be, but who will have the energy to go back and say who was right?)

This is a place for predictions about how the draft itself will go.

I predict that OT Gross will go higher than people think. Top 5. The draft is weak on tackles, and someone (who is keeping hush hush about it) will reach for a solid LT prospect early.

I predict that William Joseph will be the third DT taken (i.e. the best of the "other" first round DT's). The Miami pedigree is starting to mean something in the league.

I predict that there will only be three QB's taken in the first round.

cthomer5000 · 04-24-2003, 07:11 PM

I think the Bears may do something unexpected at #4, but I dont have guts enough to say what that might be.

AgPete · 04-24-2003, 07:21 PM

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With the 1st selection in the 2003 Draft, the Bengals select Carson Palmer!!

That's the only thing I'm certain of otherwise I wouldn't bother watching the Draft.

I think there may be a lot of trading down this year with high first round pick teams if they can find the right offers. I was listening to a sports analyst the other day and I can't recall the last time I heard teams #2-#5 were all seriously considering possible trade downs.

Doug5984 · 04-24-2003, 07:29 PM

I think the saints will send both first round picks to the Cowboys for the # 5 pick and the Saints will take Terence Newman....at 17 & 18 the cowboys will then select a DT & possibly Andre Woolfolk or maybe Kyle Boller if he is still available....

AgPete · 04-24-2003, 07:31 PM

Speaking of the Cowboys, I got this from the Dallas Morning News and could definitely see it happening if the rumor is true

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/football/?1

Cowboys' Jones targets three at No. 5:
Redskins' cornerback may be available

Washington cornerback Fred Smoot, a starter last season, is apparently available for a third-round pick.

The Cowboys believe Smoot is better than every cornerback in the draft except Terence Newman and Marcus Trufant.

If the Cowboys don't get Newman, they might see if a deal could be worked out with the Redskins.

tucker342 · 04-24-2003, 07:45 PM

Palmer will go 1, and Rodgers will go two, you heard it here first

albionmoonlight · 04-26-2003, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by albionmoonlight

I predict that OT Gross will go higher than people think. Top 5. The draft is weak on tackles, and someone (who is keeping hush hush about it) will reach for a solid LT prospect early.

Nope :o

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Originally posted by albionmoonlight

I predict that William Joseph will be the third DT taken (i.e. the best of the "other" first round DT's). The Miami pedigree is starting to mean something in the league.

Nope :o

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Originally posted by albionmoonlight

I predict that there will only be three QB's taken in the first round.

Nope :o

Now you know why I don't bet on sports.

Ragone · 04-26-2003, 07:45 PM

Heh ragone goes before simms..

And why the hell is houston picking a qb anyway

Senator · 04-26-2003, 08:04 PM

Simms. Ha Ha.

Maybe the pro scouts know more about football than Mack Brown. The truth is known to all who had to endure the hell of him as your teams QB.

TroyF · 04-26-2003, 10:13 PM

Senator,

Clearly, the NFL clubs were terrified about his brain. I don't think there is a person who has ever watched him play who doesn't have every other tool he needs to be successful.

I'm not confident he can succeed in Tampa Bay, where Gruden will expect quick and accurate decision making. I expect he'll have an NFL career very similar to that of Rob Johnson. I'm just glad I don't have to find out what career path he takes in Denver. If he proves me wrong and becomes a pro-bowler. . . good for him.

TroyF

The Afoci · 04-26-2003, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by TroyF
If he proves me wrong and becomes a pro-bowler. . . good for him.

Probably has a better chance at that than football.

cthomer5000 · 04-27-2003, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by The Afoci
Probably has a better chance at that then football.

he's been known to lock on to the 7 pin during a 7-10 split. His prospects aren't as bright as we think.

tucker342 · 04-27-2003, 10:54 AM

Dorsey hasn't even been picked yet. I find that very funny

IMetTrentGreen · 04-27-2003, 12:30 PM

"I'm just glad I don't have to find out what career path he takes in Denver"

i understand, since griese and plummer are on the fast track to the hall of fame

i am beginning to hope texas never wins anything in football just so our "fans" like senator never experience it. what a duechbag

i also hope the NCAA passes that rule that lets texas qb's play with teammates and coaches. kind of unfair they have to do it all themselves. geez, 3rd round, what a bum. tell that to tom brady and kurt warner, ryan leaf and akili smith, jeff garcia and brad johnson. the football iq on this board is staggeringly low

sooner333 · 04-27-2003, 12:52 PM

IMTG- I don't think people are mad because he shames texas or the longhorn program, I think people are instead realizing that he may not have been as good as everybody thought. Think about it, everyone for four years said that he's the best QB and will go high in the draft, first 10 picks for sure. Now, he almost didn't get picked on DAY one, let alone round one. So, its just been a dissapointment, but on the other hand, he led texas to some very good football seasons, just not as good as hoped.

Senator · 04-27-2003, 01:45 PM

I think you mean douchebag, but go ahead.

IQ is important to you is it?

04-24-2003, 07:21 PM	#3
AgPete College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001	Are you ready for my ground-breaking earth-shattering prediction??!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With the 1st selection in the 2003 Draft, the Bengals select Carson Palmer!! That's the only thing I'm certain of otherwise I wouldn't bother watching the Draft. I think there may be a lot of trading down this year with high first round pick teams if they can find the right offers. I was listening to a sports analyst the other day and I can't recall the last time I heard teams #2-#5 were all seriously considering possible trade downs. __________________ Click here for the FOF2004 World Football League Dynasty (WFL) - Football Goes Global! OOTP5 Psychology Experiment (Incomplete but fun read for MLB fans.) The FOFC All-Time NFL Team - Voted on by FOFC members.

04-26-2003, 08:04 PM	#9
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Simms. Ha Ha. Maybe the pro scouts know more about football than Mack Brown. The truth is known to all who had to endure the hell of him as your teams QB. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

04-27-2003, 01:45 PM	#16
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	I think you mean douchebag, but go ahead. IQ is important to you is it? __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

04-24-2003, 07:29 PM	#4
Doug5984 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisiana	I think the saints will send both first round picks to the Cowboys for the # 5 pick and the Saints will take Terence Newman....at 17 & 18 the cowboys will then select a DT & possibly Andre Woolfolk or maybe Kyle Boller if he is still available....

04-24-2003, 07:31 PM	#5
AgPete College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001	Speaking of the Cowboys, I got this from the Dallas Morning News and could definitely see it happening if the rumor is true http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/football/?1 Cowboys' Jones targets three at No. 5: Redskins' cornerback may be available Washington cornerback Fred Smoot, a starter last season, is apparently available for a third-round pick. The Cowboys believe Smoot is better than every cornerback in the draft except Terence Newman and Marcus Trufant. If the Cowboys don't get Newman, they might see if a deal could be worked out with the Redskins. __________________ Click here for the FOF2004 World Football League Dynasty (WFL) - Football Goes Global! OOTP5 Psychology Experiment (Incomplete but fun read for MLB fans.) The FOFC All-Time NFL Team - Voted on by FOFC members.

04-24-2003, 07:45 PM	#6
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Palmer will go 1, and Rodgers will go two, you heard it here first

04-26-2003, 07:45 PM	#8
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Heh ragone goes before simms.. And why the hell is houston picking a qb anyway

04-26-2003, 10:13 PM	#10
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Senator, Clearly, the NFL clubs were terrified about his brain. I don't think there is a person who has ever watched him play who doesn't have every other tool he needs to be successful. I'm not confident he can succeed in Tampa Bay, where Gruden will expect quick and accurate decision making. I expect he'll have an NFL career very similar to that of Rob Johnson. I'm just glad I don't have to find out what career path he takes in Denver. If he proves me wrong and becomes a pro-bowler. . . good for him. TroyF

04-27-2003, 10:54 AM	#13
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Dorsey hasn't even been picked yet. I find that very funny

04-27-2003, 12:30 PM	#14
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	"I'm just glad I don't have to find out what career path he takes in Denver" i understand, since griese and plummer are on the fast track to the hall of fame i am beginning to hope texas never wins anything in football just so our "fans" like senator never experience it. what a duechbag i also hope the NCAA passes that rule that lets texas qb's play with teammates and coaches. kind of unfair they have to do it all themselves. geez, 3rd round, what a bum. tell that to tom brady and kurt warner, ryan leaf and akili smith, jeff garcia and brad johnson. the football iq on this board is staggeringly low

04-27-2003, 12:52 PM	#15
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	IMTG- I don't think people are mad because he shames texas or the longhorn program, I think people are instead realizing that he may not have been as good as everybody thought. Think about it, everyone for four years said that he's the best QB and will go high in the draft, first 10 picks for sure. Now, he almost didn't get picked on DAY one, let alone round one. So, its just been a dissapointment, but on the other hand, he led texas to some very good football seasons, just not as good as hoped.

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