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NFC West Draft Report Card
5/16/2008
Final Draft Report Card Scores
1. San Francisco 49ers - 6.7 out of 10
2. Arizona Cardinals - 6.6 out of 10
3. Seattle Seahawks - 6.4 out of 10
4. St. Louis Rams - 5.6 out of 10
1. San Francisco 49ers (6.7 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 29 - DT Kentwan Balmer (North Carolina) - Score: 8
Round 2, Pick 8 - OG Chilo Rachal (USC) - Score: 7
Round 3, Pick 12 - S Reggie Smith (Oklahoma) - Score: 7
Round 4, Pick 8 - OT Cody Wallace (Texas A&M) - Score: 4
Round 6, Pick 8 - WR Josh Morgan (Virginia Tech) - Score: 6
Round 7, Pick 7 - OLB Larry Grant (Ohio State) - Score: 7
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 8
Notes
San Francisco addressed all of their needs. Still, they had their fair share of question marks
with this draft class.
DT Kentwan Balmer is a top twenty talent in our eyes. He will step in and contribute
immediately for a defense that was not as good as it should have been in 2007.
The Niners went after two offensive linemen in order to continue their youth movement which
started with Joe Staley last year. Rachal will compete immediately and take over the open spot
left by Larry Allen. Cody Wallace is a gamer with long arms and great intangibles.
Reggie Smith went from first round talent to the third round. His measurables are not ideal
but this former Sooner knows how to play the game the right way. He may actually move to
cornerback.
Larry Grant was overshadowed by the extremely gifted group of LBs around him at Ohio State.
With some proper coaching from defensive guru HC Mike Nolan, Grant could be a three down
starter in a year or two.
WR Josh Morgan is solid. He has great hands but not so great speed. He is a physical
receiver that will outwit the defender with his smarts, not speed or leaping ability.
5/16/2008
Final Draft Report Card Scores
1. San Francisco 49ers - 6.7 out of 10
2. Arizona Cardinals - 6.6 out of 10
3. Seattle Seahawks - 6.4 out of 10
4. St. Louis Rams - 5.6 out of 10
1. San Francisco 49ers (6.7 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 29 - DT Kentwan Balmer (North Carolina) - Score: 8
Round 2, Pick 8 - OG Chilo Rachal (USC) - Score: 7
Round 3, Pick 12 - S Reggie Smith (Oklahoma) - Score: 7
Round 4, Pick 8 - OT Cody Wallace (Texas A&M) - Score: 4
Round 6, Pick 8 - WR Josh Morgan (Virginia Tech) - Score: 6
Round 7, Pick 7 - OLB Larry Grant (Ohio State) - Score: 7
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 8
Notes
San Francisco addressed all of their needs. Still, they had their fair share of question marks
with this draft class.
DT Kentwan Balmer is a top twenty talent in our eyes. He will step in and contribute
immediately for a defense that was not as good as it should have been in 2007.
The Niners went after two offensive linemen in order to continue their youth movement which
started with Joe Staley last year. Rachal will compete immediately and take over the open spot
left by Larry Allen. Cody Wallace is a gamer with long arms and great intangibles.
Reggie Smith went from first round talent to the third round. His measurables are not ideal
but this former Sooner knows how to play the game the right way. He may actually move to
cornerback.
Larry Grant was overshadowed by the extremely gifted group of LBs around him at Ohio State.
With some proper coaching from defensive guru HC Mike Nolan, Grant could be a three down
starter in a year or two.
WR Josh Morgan is solid. He has great hands but not so great speed. He is a physical
receiver that will outwit the defender with his smarts, not speed or leaping ability.
2. Arizona Cardinals (6.6 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 16 - CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Tennessee State) - Score: 8
Round 2, Pick 19 - DE Calais Campbell (Miami Fl.) - Score: 8
Round 3, Pick 18 - WR Early Doucet (LSU) - Score: 8
Round 4, Pick 17 - DE Kenny Iwebema (Iowa) - Score: 6
Round 5, Pick 14 - RB Tim Hightower (Richmond) - Score: 4
Round 6, Pick 19 - DE Chris Harrington (Texas A&M) - Score: 7
Round 7, Pick 18 - OT Brandon Keith (Northern Iowa) - Score: 6
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 6
Notes
The Arizona Cardinals actually had a pretty solid draft despite not drafting any true offensive linemen or outside linebackers.
The selection of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie allows the Cardinals to move Antrel Rolle to safety. Besides being a great value pick, this was an outstanding call
by HC Ken Whisenhunt.
The Cards drafted three defensive end's, all with at least some starting potential on the next level. Campbell will turn out to be a steal on the next level and
Iwebema has the skill set to start right away and become an emotional leader on and off the field. Chris Harrington has solid burst but does take a lot of plays off.
Tim Hightower is a RB slash FB. He will be a solid red zone carrier, that's it. He doesn't have great field speed nor does he pick up the blitz well. One thing we can
praise Hightower for is his receiving skills. The bottom line is that Hightower will not be the replacement for RB Edgerrin James.
Brandon Keith is a versatile lineman that may actually be moved to guard if he makes the squad.
3. Seattle Seahawks (6.4 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 28 - DE Lawrence Jackson (USC) - Score: 4
Round 2, Pick 7 - TE John Carlson (Notre Dame) - Score: 6
Round 4, Pick 22 - DT Red Bryant (Texas A&M) - Score: 7
Round 5, Pick 28 - FB Owen Schmitt (West Virginia) - Score: 7
Round 6, Pick 23 - LS Tyler Schmitt (San Diego State) - Score: 7
Round 7, Pick 26 - RB Justin Forsett (California) - Score: 8
Round 7, Pick 28 - K Brandon Coutu (Georgia) - Score: 6
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 6
Notes
Seattle must be confused. Sure, they are loaded with veteran talent but they took a long-snapper (which they needed) and a kicker (which they didn't really need).
Where are the wide receiver's and running back's? Sure, they spent a seventh round pick on Justin Forsett but he is extremely undersized. He has big hands for a
guy with his frame, but Forsett will have a tough time beating T.J. Duckett out for a roster spot.
In the first round, the 'Hawks moved down to reach for Lawrence Jackson. Than they reach for John Carlson.
Red Bryant will help out on the defensive line but we thought they should have grabbed Kentwan Balmer in the first round while he was available.
Owen Schmitt is already a folk hero in Seattle. He is gritty and tough. Schmitt will plow the way for any running back behind him.
4. St. Louis Rams (5.6 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 2 - DE Chris Long (Virginia) - Score: 9
Round 2, Pick 2 - WR Donnie Avery (Houston) - Score: 6
Round 3, Pick 2 - OT John Greco (Toledo) - Score: 7
Round 4, Pick 2 - CB Justin King (Penn State) - Score: 4
Round 4, Pick 29 - WR Keenan Burton (Kentucky) - Score: 3
Round 5, Pick 22 - OG Roy Schuening (Oregon State) - Score: 9
Round 7, Pick 29 - CB Chris Chamberlain (Tulsa) - Score: 2
Round 7, Pick 45 - OLB David Vobora (Idaho) - Score: 2
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 8
Notes
The Rams made out big with Chris Long, Donnie Avery, John Greco, and Roy Schuening. Too bad they off-set that success with Justin King, Keenan Burton, Chris
Chamberlain, and David Vobora.
First, the Rams needed to add a true pass rushing presence to play opposite of Leonard Litte. Enter Chris Long.
Donnie Avery is a great pick. This pick is still getting blasted but by the time week 6 rolls around, it will look like an ingenius decision. Keenan Burton on the other
hand is a reach. Burton doesn't do anything great, despite being Andre Woodson's go-to guy in college.
Greco and Schuening will start immediately. They are immediate upgrades on that terrible line.
Justin King needed to go to a team that runs a zone defense, not a man-to-man. He will bust in St. Louis.
Chamberlain and Vobora (Mr. Irrelevant) will be nothing more than special teamer's if they even make the team.
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 16 - CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Tennessee State) - Score: 8
Round 2, Pick 19 - DE Calais Campbell (Miami Fl.) - Score: 8
Round 3, Pick 18 - WR Early Doucet (LSU) - Score: 8
Round 4, Pick 17 - DE Kenny Iwebema (Iowa) - Score: 6
Round 5, Pick 14 - RB Tim Hightower (Richmond) - Score: 4
Round 6, Pick 19 - DE Chris Harrington (Texas A&M) - Score: 7
Round 7, Pick 18 - OT Brandon Keith (Northern Iowa) - Score: 6
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 6
Notes
The Arizona Cardinals actually had a pretty solid draft despite not drafting any true offensive linemen or outside linebackers.
The selection of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie allows the Cardinals to move Antrel Rolle to safety. Besides being a great value pick, this was an outstanding call
by HC Ken Whisenhunt.
The Cards drafted three defensive end's, all with at least some starting potential on the next level. Campbell will turn out to be a steal on the next level and
Iwebema has the skill set to start right away and become an emotional leader on and off the field. Chris Harrington has solid burst but does take a lot of plays off.
Tim Hightower is a RB slash FB. He will be a solid red zone carrier, that's it. He doesn't have great field speed nor does he pick up the blitz well. One thing we can
praise Hightower for is his receiving skills. The bottom line is that Hightower will not be the replacement for RB Edgerrin James.
Brandon Keith is a versatile lineman that may actually be moved to guard if he makes the squad.
3. Seattle Seahawks (6.4 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 28 - DE Lawrence Jackson (USC) - Score: 4
Round 2, Pick 7 - TE John Carlson (Notre Dame) - Score: 6
Round 4, Pick 22 - DT Red Bryant (Texas A&M) - Score: 7
Round 5, Pick 28 - FB Owen Schmitt (West Virginia) - Score: 7
Round 6, Pick 23 - LS Tyler Schmitt (San Diego State) - Score: 7
Round 7, Pick 26 - RB Justin Forsett (California) - Score: 8
Round 7, Pick 28 - K Brandon Coutu (Georgia) - Score: 6
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 6
Notes
Seattle must be confused. Sure, they are loaded with veteran talent but they took a long-snapper (which they needed) and a kicker (which they didn't really need).
Where are the wide receiver's and running back's? Sure, they spent a seventh round pick on Justin Forsett but he is extremely undersized. He has big hands for a
guy with his frame, but Forsett will have a tough time beating T.J. Duckett out for a roster spot.
In the first round, the 'Hawks moved down to reach for Lawrence Jackson. Than they reach for John Carlson.
Red Bryant will help out on the defensive line but we thought they should have grabbed Kentwan Balmer in the first round while he was available.
Owen Schmitt is already a folk hero in Seattle. He is gritty and tough. Schmitt will plow the way for any running back behind him.
4. St. Louis Rams (5.6 out of 10)
Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 2 - DE Chris Long (Virginia) - Score: 9
Round 2, Pick 2 - WR Donnie Avery (Houston) - Score: 6
Round 3, Pick 2 - OT John Greco (Toledo) - Score: 7
Round 4, Pick 2 - CB Justin King (Penn State) - Score: 4
Round 4, Pick 29 - WR Keenan Burton (Kentucky) - Score: 3
Round 5, Pick 22 - OG Roy Schuening (Oregon State) - Score: 9
Round 7, Pick 29 - CB Chris Chamberlain (Tulsa) - Score: 2
Round 7, Pick 45 - OLB David Vobora (Idaho) - Score: 2
Usage of Draft Picks for Team Needs Score: 8
Notes
The Rams made out big with Chris Long, Donnie Avery, John Greco, and Roy Schuening. Too bad they off-set that success with Justin King, Keenan Burton, Chris
Chamberlain, and David Vobora.
First, the Rams needed to add a true pass rushing presence to play opposite of Leonard Litte. Enter Chris Long.
Donnie Avery is a great pick. This pick is still getting blasted but by the time week 6 rolls around, it will look like an ingenius decision. Keenan Burton on the other
hand is a reach. Burton doesn't do anything great, despite being Andre Woodson's go-to guy in college.
Greco and Schuening will start immediately. They are immediate upgrades on that terrible line.
Justin King needed to go to a team that runs a zone defense, not a man-to-man. He will bust in St. Louis.
Chamberlain and Vobora (Mr. Irrelevant) will be nothing more than special teamer's if they even make the team.
