Tank’s Take on the Draft

[Tarlam!]

We ended up with 5 picks from Walker when it is all said and done. Not too shabby IMO

Yes. No.

I want to see him ROTTING IN HELL and PICKING PINE SPLINTERS OUTTA HIS ASS, but, ya can't see that and have 5 players, right?

It really depends on if we get a pro-bowler not named Hawk outta this draft. I know we officially picked up 5 players, but, TT did wheeling and dealing and made 11 selections after the Walker trade, that, IMO, are hard to seperate.

Having that extra 2nd where he did, influenced everything we did from that point on.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Tank,

if Chad Jackson is so good, then why didn't the Steelers not stand pat and take him? My guess is that is the same reason we didn't take him.

Holmes was rated the best WR in this draft, and the Steelers probably didnt think he would last til the 32nd. Jackson was the 2nd best, and the best available WR on board when Pack pick at 36. If your gonna draft a WR in the 2nd Rd, might as well draft the best one available. You wait and you end up with a guy like Jenning.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I like this draft... of course anything can happen with these guys; but, on paper, I like the draft.

I'm very high on Hodge... I thought Poppinga was a good player last year and should have been in the starting lineup much sooner in the season. With the addition of Hawk and Hodge, and if Poppinga comes back healthy, Barnett could very well be the 4th best LB on this team.

One thing for sure, Hawk, Hodge, and Poppinga are all much tougher, and much more stout at the point of attack than Barnett. An upgrade at LB was desperately needed.

I also like the rest of the draft for the most part... some of these guys aren't going to make the team, but if they provide good competition, and given that there are always injuries...

Pretty good draft.

Wist, you are out of your mind. No way Pollinga and Hodge are better the Barnett. Even Hawk is not better than Barnett at this point.

[Tarlam!]

What I find really encouraging is that we will able to track both Jennings and that Pats guy, probably next season.

Both Pats and Packers have openings for WR. Should be marvelous to have Tank week after week comparing Huff/Hawk, Jackson/Jennings.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Both Pats and Packers have openings for WR. Should be marvelous to have Tank week after week comparing Huff/Hawk, Jackson/Jennings.

I wont disappoint.

[mraynrand]

I think it willbe interesting to see what VD does for SF, especially when they play the Pack. The increasing appeal for VD was just like being on a used car lot with the salesguy telling you he "has three other parties interested in that fine vee-hickle."

[Deputy Nutz]

If giving Tank his own column means he doesn't spew his same opinion over and over again on every forum thread than I am all for it, but if I have to hear the Huff verse Hawk comparison any where else, I will get his ass and his column!

[Tarlam!]

Whaddya think, Tank? Should TT help out your buddy?

POSTED 12:09 p.m. EDT, April 30, 2006

HARRINGTON SITUATION GETTING UGLIER (OR LIONS GETTING STUPIDER)

John Clayton of ESPN.com reports that the Detroit Lions are considering a challenge to the financial arrangement that quarterback Joey Harrington has worked out with the Miami Dolphins.

The Lions decided several weeks back to part ways with Harrington. Instead of cutting the No. 3 overall pick in the 2002 draft, the Lions have been trying to get value for him via a trade. It's a foregone conclusion that, if the Lions can't trade him before June 15, when Harrington is due to receive a $4 million roster bonus, Harrington will be released.

So Harrington and his agent, David Dunn, engaged in talks with teams like the Bengals and the Dolphins in effort to work out a new financial agreement. After all, no team is going to give up a draft pick and then assume a contract requiring it to cough up $4 million in less than two months.

Harrington and Dunn worked out a deal with the Dolphins, and Dunn recently announced that Harrington wants to go there.

The only glitch? The Lions and the Fins can't get together on compensation.

Now, the Lions are complaining about the deal that they invited Harrington and Dunn to make with the Fins in an effort to secure a trade.

Because Harrington has in hand an acceptable financial package with the Dolphins, Joey apparently is refusing to work with the Browns or Broncos or anyone else who might be interested in acquiring him. But Harrington has no obligation to restructure his deal. If Cleveland or Denver want to acquire his rights, they acquire the whole package -- including the $4 million roster bonus.

Obviously, no team will work out a trade until after they first work out an acceptable financial package. In this case, the Dolphins worked out the terms with Harrington, but then reached an impasse with the Lions.

The best move for the Lions at this point would be to shut up. They created this mess. The blame for the fact that it's not being cleaned up in the manner that the Lions prefer falls only to the Lions.

[MadtownPacker]

Millen = The only GM to make Sherm look like a genius GM.
Millen = Moron

Take your choice.

[KYPack]

If giving Tank his own column means he doesn't spew his same opinion over and over again on every forum thread than I am all for it, but if I have to hear the Huff verse Hawk comparison any where else, I will get his ass and his column!

Amen, Bro.

Nutz fer Leader!

[Iron Mike]

I think Tank needs his own column.

Motion seconded.

All those in favor?

Only if it's called "The O-Z"!!!!!!

[Iron Mike]

Or, if Tank takes on the Jim Anchower persona and calls his column "The Cruise"



Hola Amigos! It's been a long time since I rapped at ya, but it's been Nuttsville in the Anchower basement since yours truly had to monitor Polar Bear sightings during last weekend's NFL draft.........

[Deputy Nutz]

[Iron Mike]

HAHAHAHA!!!! You owe me a new keyboard!!!!