Monday Chat

TradeStar28 · Post by **TradeStar28** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:40 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
I have McAllister at No. 6 at the moment. How about #7?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:43 am

LOL. You guys gonna ask for my entire Top 200?

Portis is at 7 right now.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:45 am

Tom, if Lawrence phillips gets thrown in the same cell as Rae Carruth, Who is the dominant one in that situation?

[ August 22, 2005, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: Diesel ]

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:47 am

That's one camp battle I don't want to see.

TradeStar28 · Post by **TradeStar28** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:47 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
LOL. You guys gonna ask for my entire Top 200?

Portis is at 7 right now. What has changed during the off-season and pre-season, that leads you to believe that Portis is worthy of the 7th pick overall ?

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:49 am

Since probability resets itself every time, is there anything that can assure me that after joining 3 events last year, and 5 events this year, that I'll ever get a top 6 pick? So far 9 is the earliest I've seen.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:50 am

Originally posted by FI$HER:
quote:Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
LOL. You guys gonna ask for my entire Top 200?

Portis is at 7 right now. What has changed during the off-season and pre-season, that leads you to believe that Portis is worthy of the 7th pick overall ? [/QUOTE]1. Their offensive line is significantly improved.

2. Their QB play should be improved -- perhaps significantly so (that's a reflection on how pathetic Brunell was not so much a reflection on how good Ramsey could be).

3. Gibbs has to utilize Portis better. He just has to if he has any brains at all. And so far the indications are that will be the case.

Keep in mind, however, that I don't think there is a lot of separation after the Top 5 RBs. I think a strong argument could be made to move a number of the RBs ranked between 6-15 up or down. So maybe Tiki moves into the Top 10 or maybe Kevin Jones or maybe Dom Davis moves up higher or Rudi Johnson. A number of those RBs look an awful lot alike when it comes to projected performance in my opinion.

Jersey Dawg · Post by **Jersey Dawg** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:07 am

Tom - In your opinion, is Edge a clear cut choice over McGahee at 4 or do you see it as "close"?

Working against The Edge, the pass happy Colts seem to throw the darn ball even at the 1 yard line. But, Edge is playing for a contract.... Working against McGahee, Buffalo has a rookie qb which may impact his ability to run. But, that's exactly what they will want him to do...

So, is it close, or is Edge a clear cut number 4?

Pete

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:09 am

I think Edge is the clear choice above McGahee due to his involvement in the passing game. McGahee will see some passes but not to the extent that James will. The concern with Edge as you state is the TD potential, but his yardage should be terrific once again.