How Would TSN Rate Us?

[BuckeyeCardinal]

TSN who knows more about this than we do....would rate our draft much better than we did.

Here's the rounds for our players and their ranking:

Anquan Bolden Round 1 31st best player

Gerald Hayes Round 2 39th best player

Bryant Johnson Round 2 40th best player

Calvin Pace Round 3 99th best player

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by BuckeyeCardinal
TSN who knows more about this than we do....would rate our draft much better than we did.

Here's the rounds for our players and their ranking:

Anquan Bolden Round 1 31st best player

Gerald Hayes Round 2 39th best player

Bryant Johnson Round 2 40th best player

Calvin Pace Round 3 99th best player

You have to remember these rankings mean nothing....

 

[Joe Mama]

So according to tSN the Arizona Cardinals did it backwards. They drafted the guys TSN had rated lower higher in the draft while they got a couple of higher rated players later. The problem is that the Cardinals had two picks in the teams and did not get a player rated in the top 30.

Of course these ratings probably aren't great even 70% of the time.

Joe

 

[Houdini]

2 reaches early, 2 good picks late according to one publication.

Bryant Johnson WR

Impact: Johnson is a reach at this selection for a team that, while they need WRs, have critical needs on defense. Johnson is a big, physical possession receiver, but he's a lot like Frank Sanders, a player who was the #2 wideout in Arizona for a decade. Johnson could be effective as a rookie, and is no doubt better than what the Cardinals have left at the position, but he isn't a go-to player that will make a major impact. In the end, trading down may not have been a wise move for a team that could have had Terrell Suggs with the sixth selection.



Round 1/18 Calvin Pace DE

Impact: Pace is a great athlete, but he's another reach. The Cardinals have registered just 40 sacks the last two years, but they have a woeful record when it comes to developing pass rushers: Simeon Rice atrophied with the organization and needed a change of scenery; Andre Wadsworth got hurt after a promising start. Pace, like Wadsworth, has had injury problems. Another issue for Pace will be the lack of a dominating presence in the middle, meaning that he will face double teams often. The Cardinals really don't have the luxury of a pass rush specialist, so Pace will play every down. He probably isn't ready.


Round 2/54 Anquan Boldin WR

Impact: The Cardinals needed multiple bodies at WR, so taking both Boldin and Bryant Johnson makes sense. In fact, they may have gotten first-round value in Boldin. What they lack now at wideout, having taken two possession types, is the speed to stretch the defense. It's a testament to how much 40-times matter to NFL types that Boldin was still sitting on the board with this selection.

Round 3/70 Gerald Hayes LB

Impact: MLB was one of a dozen trouble spots for the Cardinals, so selecting Hayes to replace Mark Frederickson (or, possibly, to play the strong side) was a wise move. He may make his biggest impact when blitzing; the Cardinals really haven't had a pass rush threat at any of their LB positions in recent years.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by Houdini
2 reaches early, 2 good picks late according to one publication.

Bryant Johnson WR

Impact: Johnson is a reach at this selection for a team that, while they need WRs, have critical needs on defense. Johnson is a big, physical possession receiver, but he's a lot like Frank Sanders, a player who was the #2 wideout in Arizona for a decade. Johnson could be effective as a rookie, and is no doubt better than what the Cardinals have left at the position, but he isn't a go-to player that will make a major impact. In the end, trading down may not have been a wise move for a team that could have had Terrell Suggs with the sixth selection.



Round 1/18 Calvin Pace DE

Impact: Pace is a great athlete, but he's another reach. The Cardinals have registered just 40 sacks the last two years, but they have a woeful record when it comes to developing pass rushers: Simeon Rice atrophied with the organization and needed a change of scenery; Andre Wadsworth got hurt after a promising start. Pace, like Wadsworth, has had injury problems. Another issue for Pace will be the lack of a dominating presence in the middle, meaning that he will face double teams often. The Cardinals really don't have the luxury of a pass rush specialist, so Pace will play every down. He probably isn't ready.


Round 2/54 Anquan Boldin WR

Impact: The Cardinals needed multiple bodies at WR, so taking both Boldin and Bryant Johnson makes sense. In fact, they may have gotten first-round value in Boldin. What they lack now at wideout, having taken two possession types, is the speed to stretch the defense. It's a testament to how much 40-times matter to NFL types that Boldin was still sitting on the board with this selection.

Round 3/70 Gerald Hayes LB

Impact: MLB was one of a dozen trouble spots for the Cardinals, so selecting Hayes to replace Mark Frederickson (or, possibly, to play the strong side) was a wise move. He may make his biggest impact when blitzing; the Cardinals really haven't had a pass rush threat at any of their LB positions in recent years.

A pretty decent assessment.

Especially on Johnson, since I have been comparing him myself to Frank Sanders. He is actually exactly what we need right now: a steady reliable target.

Anquan Boldin could be a home run pick. I definitely agree that when you watch him, you get the feeling like he is a first round talent.

 

[ajcardfan]

My favorite pick today was Hayes. He WILL be our starting MLB someday. Maybe a lot sooner than everyone might think, like after next season.

 

[mdsisquo]

Originally posted by Houdini
Round 3/70 Gerald Hayes LB

Impact: MLB was one of a dozen trouble spots for the Cardinals, so selecting Hayes to replace MARK FREDRICKSON (or, possibly, to play the strong side) was a wise move. He may make his biggest impact when blitzing; the Cardinals really haven't had a pass rush threat at any of their LB positions in recent years.

Wow, these guys really know nothing about our team. First, who the hell is mark fredrickson? I assume they mean ROB Fredrickson which brings be to #2, how can he replace a guy who is not even on our team right now? OH YEA, and Rob didn't even play in the middle!! IDIOTS![