2009 NFL Draft

[TripleF]

Eric Allen reporting on ESPN moments ago was asked about the BEST & Worst picks in the first round.

The Buccaneers were acknowledged as having the WORST pick, according to Allen. I agree.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by TripleF

Eric Allen reporting on ESPN moments ago was asked about the BEST & Worst picks in the first round.

The Buccaneers were acknowledged as having the WORST pick, according to Allen. I agree.

I think the Raiders had the worst first round pick and also the worst draft. Although none of these mean a thing until 3 years from now when you see how everyone produced.

[BeerAdvocate]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I think the Raiders had the worst first round pick and also the worst draft. Although none of these mean a thing until 3 years from now when you see how everyone produced.

and the worst 2nd rnd pick. They picked a kid that didnt even get invited to the combine and was projected as an Undrafted free agent!!!

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

and the worst 2nd rnd pick. They picked a kid that didnt even get invited to the combine and was projected as an Undrafted free agent!!!

If the Raiders hadn't taken him, the Bears were going to. At least that is how the story goes.

[357]

What about the Lions?

Stafford vs others can be argued, but an effin TE with the 20th overall pick? Name a TE taken in the first round other than maybe Gonzales or Winslow. Why wouldn't they take an OT or DE at this point? Both positions are huge holes in this team.

Then even after that mistake with their 3rd pick (first of the second round) they take a Safety from Western Michigan. No offense but they have 5 or more safeys on the roster, need a MLB, and both Mauluga and Lurinaitis (spelling) were both available. WTF???

Here's the details of how they squandered their picks:
Rd** Pk*(Ov)** Player Pos** School**
1* 1*(1)* Matthew Stafford* QB* Georgia*
1* 20*(20)* Brandon Pettigrew* TE* Oklahoma St.*
2* 1*(33)* Louis Delmas* S* W. Michigan*
3* 12*(76)* DeAndre Levy* LB* Wisconsin*
3* 18*(82)* Derrick Williams* WR* Penn St.*
4* 15*(115)* Sammie Lee Hill* DL* Stillman*
6* 19*(192)* Aaron Brown* RB* TCU*
7* 19*(228)* Lydon Murtha* OL* Nebraska*
7* 26*(235)* Zack Follett* LB* California*
7* 46*(255)* Dan Gronkowski* TE* Maryland*

[GreekGodX]

Originally Posted by 357

What about the Lions?

Stafford vs others can be argued, but an effin TE with the 20th overall pick? Name a TE taken in the first round other than maybe Gonzales or Winslow. Why wouldn't they take an OT or DE at this point? Both positions are huge holes in this team.

Then even after that mistake with their 3rd pick (first of the second round) they take a Safety from Western Michigan. No offense but they have 5 or more safeys on the roster, need a MLB, and both Mauluga and Lurinaitis (spelling) were both available. WTF???

Here's the details of how they squandered their picks:
Rd** Pk*(Ov)** Player Pos** School**
1* 1*(1)* Matthew Stafford* QB* Georgia*
1* 20*(20)* Brandon Pettigrew* TE* Oklahoma St.*
2* 1*(33)* Louis Delmas* S* W. Michigan*
3* 12*(76)* DeAndre Levy* LB* Wisconsin*
3* 18*(82)* Derrick Williams* WR* Penn St.*
4* 15*(115)* Sammie Lee Hill* DL* Stillman*
6* 19*(192)* Aaron Brown* RB* TCU*
7* 19*(228)* Lydon Murtha* OL* Nebraska*
7* 26*(235)* Zack Follett* LB* California*
7* 46*(255)* Dan Gronkowski* TE* Maryland*

You hit the nail right on the head with this statement. I could not agree more. As far as Pettigrew he was the 20th or better rated player overall in the draft. I don't like the pick at all but they got good value there.