PATH TO THE DRAFT AND PIMPING PLAYERS

[Fritz]

That headline still irks me. Like any GM, but especially TT, would be "forced" to pick someone he didn't want.

Dumb headline. Really dumb.

[red]

It was funny how people read into those trades. McGinn's article on the pick made it seem like Ted was forced to make a pick when he didn't want to.

i'm more of the opinion that TT got very lucky with lacy still being there

[pbmax]

i'm more of the opinion that TT got very lucky with lacy still being there

I think he had several players he wanted. After Ball got taken, the list shrunk enough that he couldn't go down anymore.

And the chasm between how a GM looks at a draft and how reporters and fans look at the draft begins immediately. Thompson sees value AND a nice position fit, neither necessarily more important to the other PLUS extra picks.

Reporters see, report and talk about how Thompson has now addressed the RB spot and make a new list of the worst positions on the team (ILB, safety)

[Bretsky]

i'm more of the opinion that TT got very lucky with lacy still being there

With ya but I'll take it; some of the beat writers thought TT loved Monte Ball and really wanted him
Instead, it looks like Denver picked the wrong guy when we might have as well.
Ball is still going to be ok though.