NFL Modern Era Draft: Discussion Thread

[Steroid Boy]

sigh

can someone delete this pick and the pick in the other thread, misread the rules and thought you could take someone who just played in a game after 1986

didnt realizee there was a cutoff for games played before 1980

[EPiPeN11]

Originally Posted by Steroid Boy

sigh

can someone delete this pick and the pick in the other thread, misread the rules and thought you could take someone who just played in a game after 1986

didnt realizee there was a cutoff for games played before 1980

u can pick someone who played in a game after 1986 yet was drafted before, ur fine

[nath]

Originally Posted by Steroid Boy

sigh

can someone delete this pick and the pick in the other thread, misread the rules and thought you could take someone who just played in a game after 1986

didnt realizee there was a cutoff for games played before 1980

What? I'm pretty sure there's *not*. Slater is a valid pick- I even asked someone to delete Slater's name from an earlier post.

Originally Posted by SuperUberBob

Slater was drafted in 1976. I thought we were only going from 1980-present.

This is just wrong. It's been stated repeatedly that
you can draft *anyone* who's played after 1986. And you posted it in the wrong thread, which put me on tilt because I thought there was a new pick up.

[BiiiiigChips]

yeah slater is fine. it's just that the earliest age you can have him at is his 86 age.

[Steroid Boy]

ok then im happy w/ my pick

[SMIGLET]

ya, just clarify what year you want slater

[Steroid Boy]

im taking him from 1987 when hes 33

[DA TRUF!]

Originally Posted by Dudd

Jason Taylor is a good pick, although to answer your question, no way can he play in a 3-4. He's just too much of pure pass rusher to be able to control two gaps.

He could probably play OLB in a 3-4.

[SMIGLET]

Originally Posted by DA TRUF!

He could probably play OLB in a 3-4.

of course, im an idiot. nice tho, ill still have the oppurtunity to change looks

[DA TRUF!]

Originally Posted by SMIGLET

of course, im an idiot. nice tho, ill still have the oppurtunity to change looks

Actually just looked it up and he won his DPOY award as an OLB in a hybrid 4-3/3-4 scheme, so you should be fine with him as an end in the 4-3 or an OLB in the 3-4.

[thegreatchris]

Originally Posted by metsandfinsfan

Oh and whats everyones take on Warner in the HOF or not? I'll admit my first thought is 'no way', but can you honestly keep a 2 time MVP out? Is there a 2 time MVP in any sport not in the HOF(Insert Steve Nash joke here)?

Roger Maris FTW

Dale Murphy FTW.

[Zimmer4141]

Originally Posted by Zimmer4141

Round 2 Pick 16 (48th Overall)

ZACH THOMAS - MLB





I struggled with this pick for a while, there are tons of guys that I thought about, but I'm taking this pick based on need, value, and also intangibles like leadership. With Zach Thomas, I feel like I get one of the last few guys that can truly be the cornerstone of a defense. He provides excellent defense against the run as well as adequate pass coverage. He is also the captain of a defense, and an outstanding leader (and I'm not just saying this cause he's white). I'm taking him in his 2002 season at the age of 29. In that season he put up 101 tackles, had one pick, and led the Dolphins to an AFC East Title.

-7x Pro Bowl selection
-5 time first team All-Pro
-2x NFL Alumni Association Linebacker of the Year
-3x Dolphins Leadership Award

Team so far

OT- Jonathan Ogden
MLB- Zach Thomas

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[LuckyLloyd]

The only argument against Thomas is as to whether a MLB is the best way to start anchoring a defense. Hell of a player though.

[Dr. Zoidberg]

I'll have my pick up shortly.

[EPiPeN11]

My pick is in 2 picks from now, if anyone wants to trade up pm me as I am willing to trade down.