Gooses NFL Draft Review

So I decided to start my draft review with the Hometown Team. Then I give some thoughts and feedback on what I thought was a pretty interesting draft.
With the 1st pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, The Seattle Seahawks pick Deion Branch WR.
So obviously the Hawks have given up their 1st rounder for DB. I still like this trade and I think you have great depth at WR going into Camp. Look for DJ Hackett to press for the other starting WR spot opposite Branch.


2 - Josh Wilson CB, Maryland (5-9, 188);

At 1st I said. What the hell? Why draft an undersized CB when your needs are obviously elsewhere. Then I stepped back a little. This guy as a Junior ran a 4.25 40. That’s not a typo. 4.25. He is also NFL Bloodline, with his Dad being the blocking back for Earl Campbell. He is a solid player and his return skills are outstanding. I have always said. Special teams accounts for 14-20 Plays a Game for both teams (punts and kickoffs). I like the kid and think he will make a solid pro. He also provides insurance if Trufant leaves as a Free agent

3 - Brandon Mebane, DT, Cal (6-1, 305);
Big Solid run stuffer. Good value as a third round pick. If Tubbs cannot come back he adds great depth to the Dline.

4 - Baraka Atkins, DE, Miami-Florida (6-4, 308);
I scratch my head on this one. Why draft a DE this high when you have Kearney, Fisher and Tapp? Atkins is a monster specimen at 6-4 but he may have been available later

4 - Mansfield Wrotto, G, Georgia Tech (6-3, 316);



I LOVE THIS PICK. This was the Niners/Jackson trade pick. Wrotto is a HUGE Bulldozer who has a good career at GT. From what I have read he is smart, great work ethic, and loves football. His value dropped because he only played one year of OT while playing 3 at DT. Ran down a LB 40yds downfield after an interception to save a touchdown. I might go out on a limb here and say “Steve Hutchinson? Who is that?”

5 - Will Herring, LB/FS, Auburn (6-3, 226);
Big time player who is your classic “Tweener”. To big for a Safety and too small for a LB. Will need to get some size as I think you will see him more at LB. A gifted player without a position.

6 - Courtney Taylor, WR, Auburn (6-2, 204);
Taylor was listed as a Top15 WR. To get him in the 6th round is good. He was projected by some as high as 3rd round. Good Value. Should make the practice squad or catch on as the #6 WR

6 - Jordan Kent, WR, Oregon (6-4, 217);
We’ve all seen Kent play up the road. He has good size and good speed. Think Marques Colston with the Saints last year. Could have impact.

7 - Steve Vallos, OL, Wake Forest (6-3, 297)
Should add good depth to the O-line.


I still want to know why the hell they didnt draft a TE in Rounds 3-7. I know the top 3 were gone before they picked at 55. But come on. Fill a need





Now Hawks fans here is the bad news. Two teams that improved themselves greatly were the Falcons and Panthers. The Falcons got one of the top Guards (Justin Blalock, A top 5 Defensive and in Jamaal Anderson, and A top 5 corner in Chris Houston from Arkansas
The Panthers saw solid picks in Dwayne Jarret and John Beason (LB Miami)

Also having good drafts were the Bucs (Even after losing Calvin Johnson) and it hurts me to say, the Cowboys. The cowboys did nothing to improve themselves greatly this year but with two 1st rounders next year (Including a potential top10 pick from Cleveland) they are set to rebuild.

Other Random Thoughts

· Cleveland mortgaged its future for Quinn who I think will make a good pro for whomever the Browns coach is after this season
· Calvin Johnson will have more of an impact on the NFL in his 1st 4 year than Randy Moss’s 1st 4
· Speaking of Moss. Sad thing is he will clean up his image, win a Super Bowl with Tom Brady, and probably get into the Hall of Fame after being labeled as a Poor Pro Player. (See Corey Dillon). If he gets in before Art Monk I will call upon Brendon Frasiers Mummy to destroy Canton Ohio.
· “Throw me the Damn ball” was cut by the Panthers after interviewing Dwayne Jarrett and comparing Jarretts style to his own. The NFL is a Fickle little bitch.