OSFL 2009 Draft Discussion

[Pat]

Any thoughts on Luther Shepherd MLB? He was kind of a need pick, and my scout had him as "hard to read" but his combine numbers were good.

[Guest]

After passing on my biggest need for my first three picks I figured I had to take a reciever here. Although having Renfro, Benson, and Wansley all go in the 6 picks prior to me may also have played some part in that decision.

I just hope Rolle's as underrated as my scout though he was.

[Lintyfresh85]

Pick's in.

[tomr1962]

Are some of the draft picks going to make it onto the next sim tomorrow? :)

[Lintyfresh85]

Are some of the draft picks going to make it onto the next sim tomorrow? :)

No, you have to have the entire draft done before you can input the rookies I think.

[Delandis]

I like the way its working out this way. I need to know if Hutton coming to Iowa or not.

[tomr1962]

Does Brooklyn still have an owner?

[Guest]

Any thoughts on Luther Shepherd MLB? He was kind of a need pick, and my scout had him as "hard to read" but his combine numbers were good.

I didn't interview much for linebackers (not a position I was worried about this draft) so I don't have a scout impression to share (even if I did, it would be the opinion of the cheapest scout in the league.)

So really, only stuff you already know. No glaring weaknesses, above average bench press, Sole. score, and a pretty good broad jump (actually, tied for second behind only that guy went #3 overall). Should end up allright in B&R and M2M coverages. Zone, it seems is based mostly off from position drill, so that one is gonna end up a lower. His agility isn't great, but it isn't terrible. Still that's where your run stopping techique comes from, which is something I (probably over) value in a middle linebacker.

Sounds like a 3rd round pick to me.

[Pat]

I didn't interview much for linebackers (not a position I was worried about this draft) so I don't have a scout impression to share (even if I did, it would be the opinion of the cheapest scout in the league.)

So really, only stuff you already know. No glaring weaknesses, above average bench press, Sole. score, and a pretty good broad jump (actually, tied for second behind only that guy went #3 overall). Should end up allright in B&R and M2M coverages. Zone, it seems is based mostly off from position drill, so that one is gonna end up a lower. His agility isn't great, but it isn't terrible. Still that's where your run stopping techique comes from, which is something I (probably over) value in a middle linebacker.

Sounds like a 3rd round pick to me.

Haha. Nice analysis Rando.

I let my starting MLB walk (wasn't even that good), so this was a need position. After Julio Durham didn't fall to me (like the mock draft predicted) I had to draft a MLB at some point. Currently on my roster is Desmond Palmer, a 10-year veteran, who I signed mid last season. He is a former SLB, and is rated only 35/37. He is a mentor to linebackers, so hopefully he can take Shepherd under his wing. If Shepherd is rated where I expect, he will probably start from week one.

[tomr1962]

Looks like me might have finished for the evening. I will check back.

[aholbert]

Are some of the draft picks going to make it onto the next sim tomorrow? :)

The draft picks wont be inputted until Fri/Sat at the earliest. I need 2hrs or so to input each draft pick myself.

[kingfc22]

Any thoughts on Luther Shepherd MLB? He was kind of a need pick, and my scout had him as "hard to read" but his combine numbers were good.

Yea, you were supposed to let him fall to me.

[tomr1962]

First Punter drafted; maybe he is Ray Guy (:)

[Jake]

Really didn't like my pick of Denehey, but I was committed to getting a wideout on "day 1" and I liked his (relative) size. I was hoping Rolle would fall to me after my last pick at 3.3, but he didn't last and I think Los A might have a solid SE on their hands.

[aholbert]

I will be making the pics for S. Maryland and Brooklyn. S. MD's owner hasnt been on the boards since the 17th and Rollaway (Brooklyn's owner) hasnt been on since Friday. Once they check in, they can take control of their draft for their teams.