A look back at the 2008 draft

I felt pretty good about the draft at the time. Funny to see KM being the only starter now.
and we might be one of the few teams he could start on. definitely not starting material in the NFL

Looks like we'll be getting an extra 5th rounder back from the Saints for the Brown deal.

Washington Redskins agree to deal for Jammal Brown of New Orleans Saints - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5306133)


That is cool, I think Brown will be better next year after having a year under his belt from the surgery. Look at Kevin Garnett and plenty others the year after their surgery they always come back better.

Just a quick list of some people available after we traded the 21st pick in the draft.

Chris Johnson
Rashard Mendahall
Jordy Nelson (after available after D thomas)
Curtis Lofton
Matt Forte
Trevor Laws
DeSean Jackson (available after Thomas and Fred Davis)
Jamaal Charles

I mean you cant be successful in this league and miss out on those players while spending picks 2 of 3 picks on guys that never made any contribution!

It's sad to see that the 2008 draft was pretty much bust for us, except for Davis.. Although, Davis' dropped balls is starting to be noticeable this season.. Especially in red zone. I wonder if Thomas stayed one more year at MSU, would he be more successful in NFL? I remember Thomas' coaches wanted him to stay because they felt like Thomas was not ready for next level yet.. And of course, they needed him..

It's way too early to assume whether if 2010 draft was bust too..

Just a quick list of some people available after we traded the 21st pick in the draft.

Chris Johnson
Rashard Mendahall
Jordy Nelson (after available after D thomas)
Curtis Lofton
Matt Forte
Trevor Laws
DeSean Jackson (available after Thomas and Fred Davis)
Jamaal Charles

I mean you cant be successful in this league and miss out on those players while spending picks 2 of 3 picks on guys that never made any contribution!

Man, it's sickening that we missed those players.. Not many people believed Chris Johnson would be successful before he was drafted due to his size.. We had Portis at that time, we did not think we need another RB, it would have been awesome if we drafted Johnson or Charles..

I really wanted us to draft Jordy Nelson but I am kinda glad we didn't because he have not really done much since he was drafted, but he is good #3 wr.. Some of us would be screaming for Vinny's head if we drafted Jackson because we already had Moss and we needed a tall WR.. Vinny believed he took care of that problem by drafting Thomas and Kelly, but it did not turn out well for us obviously.

Looks like we'll be getting an extra 5th rounder back from the Saints for the Brown deal.

Washington Redskins agree to deal for Jammal Brown of New Orleans Saints - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5306133)

And a 6th (I believe) for Justin Tryon

And a 6th (I believe) for Justin Tryon

Nice, so we'll have some ammo to move back up if we want

Looks like we'll be getting an extra 5th rounder back from the Saints for the Brown deal.

Washington Redskins agree to deal for Jammal Brown of New Orleans Saints - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5306133)

That was one of the most convoluted trades I had seen. Also doesn't seem like we will lose the 2012 pick. I wonder if that played any factor to Heyer getting so many snaps in place of Brown.

Glad the Saints get our higher pick, and Philly gets a little less.

Funny thing is the 2010 draft class doesn't look much better sans TW. Unless Riley and Austin step it up I don't see this being a good draft class either.

It wasn't a totla bust. I think we've got two keepers in Williams and Banks. And w/out a doubt Torain looks like a real keeper if he can stay healthy. I know he's not a drafted guy but free agents can be added in as well.

Malcom Kelly might become a contributor if the medics can ever get him healthy to the point where he does not injure himself again. Since he had a history of injuries in college, taking him where the Skins did was not a good move, but if he ever gets his body right, he might become a solid possession receiver. Cross your fingers...