grading the last 5 drafts....

[AR182]

don banks from sports illustrated ranks the last 5 drafts for each nfl team......pretty interesting


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/don_banks/04/20/history_grades_afc_north/index.html

he gives balt., the pats, & carolina.....a's

& gives minn an a-.

if that's the case then, imo all of these teams should have done well in the playoffs in the last 2 playoffs........& we all know about the pats & true carolina went to the super bowl 2 years ago, but balt., & minn. haven't done much in the playoffs.

any thoughts.

 

[Gmarco]

The eagles drafts are not a c+

Four starters and pro bowl players in 2000 draft alone

Andrews will come back strong and LJ Smith is just coming into his prime

At least a B+

 

[dawgball]

AR--to answer your question, I think a team's ability to use free agency also reflects how well they do. I, personally, think free agency is a much more powerful tool if used correctly than the draft. The draft is almost a gamble.