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The Answer's official 'potential bust list' for the upcoming draft.
The NFL draft is right around the corner and The Answer has been working overtime assembling his draft board, studying film, and evaluating talent. Even an omniscient football entity like The Answer realizes that scouting is an imperfect science - there are players that will be drafted in the 1st round this year that will look like they didn't deserve a roster spot on their old college teams, but conversely there will be players drafted in the later rounds that make you wonder how so many 'experts' didn't have them rated much higher. (i.e. Marques Colston - The Answer had him as rated as a late 3rd/Early 4th rounder and he went in the end of the 7th)
So in an effort to avoid drafting the next Akili Smith or Tim Couch, here is The Answer's list of potential busts:
1.) Paul 'Poz' Posluszny - LB - Penn State
A majority of NFL draft experts around the league have 'Poz' graded as a late 1st round pick. However The Answer currently has him graded as a late 3rd rounder. He's a 'character' guy and very instinctive on the football field but that don't compensate for his glaring weaknesses: lack of size, plays undisiplined, has trouble taking on aggressive blocking schemes, lingering MCL/PCL injury issues from injuries as a junior are also a concern. The Answer isn't too concerned because his sources have already told him Buffalo won't be drafting him - but the rest of the GM's around the league better heed notice with this big time risk pick.
2.) Brady Quinn - QB - Notre Dame
Quinn is most certainly a top 10 pick, still an outside chance he could even be #1 overall. He has had the advantage of learning under 3 time superbowl winning coach Charlie Weis, and seems to be the prototypical NFL QB for the new era. However The Answer still has some legit concerns - He had three off games last season - a terrible showing against Michigan, a total absence of accuracy against USC and a game against LSU in which he was so bad that he probably cost himself the top pick. Unfortunately, those were the only three games he played this year against top-level competition. Not coincidentally, his team lost all three games. Here's hoping that he lands in Miami and ends up being a total bust.
3.) Sidney Rice - WR - South Carolina
Rice is one of those raw talents that will either bust outright or turn into a complete stud. But his decision to enter the draft this year is one of the biggest mysteries there is. He is an incredibly talented player with a load of potential, but he's only a redshirt sophomore, so he has given up two years of eligibility. He's fast guy but he could stand to be stronger and heavier to stand up to NFL abuse. He doesn't pile up a lot of yards after the catch in the college game, and he isn't explosive, so there is little reason to believe that he will do better in that regard on the pro level. The biggest problem, though, seems to be his attitude. The Answer's advice to Rice - get over yourself and work hard for whoever drafts you.
4.) Dwayne Jarrett - WR - USC
Was on monster for one of the most dominant NCAA teams during his 3 year tenure at USC - Athletic, good size, great leaper, big hands, solid blocker, etc - However he does not have the 'timed speed' that most scouts look for. Despite his athleticism - he's not very strong, don't get great separation, isn't a deep threat, has some character concerns, and did have several injuries in college. The Answer projects Jarrett to be more of a 2nd receiver in the pros.
More to come....
~The Answer
So in an effort to avoid drafting the next Akili Smith or Tim Couch, here is The Answer's list of potential busts:
1.) Paul 'Poz' Posluszny - LB - Penn State
A majority of NFL draft experts around the league have 'Poz' graded as a late 1st round pick. However The Answer currently has him graded as a late 3rd rounder. He's a 'character' guy and very instinctive on the football field but that don't compensate for his glaring weaknesses: lack of size, plays undisiplined, has trouble taking on aggressive blocking schemes, lingering MCL/PCL injury issues from injuries as a junior are also a concern. The Answer isn't too concerned because his sources have already told him Buffalo won't be drafting him - but the rest of the GM's around the league better heed notice with this big time risk pick.
2.) Brady Quinn - QB - Notre Dame
Quinn is most certainly a top 10 pick, still an outside chance he could even be #1 overall. He has had the advantage of learning under 3 time superbowl winning coach Charlie Weis, and seems to be the prototypical NFL QB for the new era. However The Answer still has some legit concerns - He had three off games last season - a terrible showing against Michigan, a total absence of accuracy against USC and a game against LSU in which he was so bad that he probably cost himself the top pick. Unfortunately, those were the only three games he played this year against top-level competition. Not coincidentally, his team lost all three games. Here's hoping that he lands in Miami and ends up being a total bust.
3.) Sidney Rice - WR - South Carolina
Rice is one of those raw talents that will either bust outright or turn into a complete stud. But his decision to enter the draft this year is one of the biggest mysteries there is. He is an incredibly talented player with a load of potential, but he's only a redshirt sophomore, so he has given up two years of eligibility. He's fast guy but he could stand to be stronger and heavier to stand up to NFL abuse. He doesn't pile up a lot of yards after the catch in the college game, and he isn't explosive, so there is little reason to believe that he will do better in that regard on the pro level. The biggest problem, though, seems to be his attitude. The Answer's advice to Rice - get over yourself and work hard for whoever drafts you.
4.) Dwayne Jarrett - WR - USC
Was on monster for one of the most dominant NCAA teams during his 3 year tenure at USC - Athletic, good size, great leaper, big hands, solid blocker, etc - However he does not have the 'timed speed' that most scouts look for. Despite his athleticism - he's not very strong, don't get great separation, isn't a deep threat, has some character concerns, and did have several injuries in college. The Answer projects Jarrett to be more of a 2nd receiver in the pros.
More to come....
~The Answer
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