![]() ![]() He improved his throwing motion, his arm strength, and his understanding of the game, taking full advantage of being a rare high draft pick allowed time to develop on the bench. Highest pick: Alex Smith, Utah, first overall to the 49ers.īest player: Aaron Rodgers sat on the bench behind Brett Favre for three years before getting the chance to start, but in that time he tremendously improved his craft. Some teams weren't convinced there were two quarterbacks in the top tier. Instead, you had a top tier of two, one of them an underclassman who played in a funky offense and the other a Jeff Tedford Quarterback who'd have to overcome the stigma of playing for the man who coached both Joey Harrington and Kyle Boller. QuarterbacksĬonventional wisdom: There wasn't the embarrassment of riches there was in 2004, with three potential franchise quarterbacks in the Draft. Following along on the trip to memory lane and, if you wish, refresh yourself on the picks. Beyond the customary Report Card Report, former writers Michael David Smith and Russ Levine put together a mock draft and also previewed some of the top offensive and defensive prospects. Sound familiar? Yes, it's time for a Football Outsiders annual tradition - a look back at the draft that was six years ago.Īt Football Outsiders, 2005 was our second year covering the NFL Draft, and we ramped up our coverage. Perhaps more importantly, they had to decide whether a quarterback who played in a spread scheme could transition successfully to the NFL. Once upon a time, teams with high picks in the NFL Draft had to choose among several very good players from an undefeated Auburn Tigers team. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |