Mike Lombardi's Draft wisdom

[Dantalion64]

Very interesting article from former Raider personnel guy MIke Lombardi:

Mike Lombardi: Mock drafts help, hurt NFL teams - SI.com - 2008 NFL Draft

Apologies if this was already posted. For some reason, I'm not allowed to use the search function.

[BumpNRun]

McFadenettes read please........

1. With one week before the draft, never believe any team officials' quotes, especially what direction they may be headed with their selection. It is not in there best interest to let anything out.

3. Running backs tend to slip. Backs have a short career in the NFL, so picking one high in the first round is a huge investment.

[raiderwood]

Originally Posted by BumpNRun

McFadenettes read please........

6. The Giants, Raiders, Dolphins, Jaguars, Cowboys and Packers are size/speed teams. They will pick players that fit the size and speed profile for the position. So think "big and fast" before putting a name in for these teams.

"McFadenettes" support McFadden, and you should too because, according to the quote, it's either him or Gholston

[1stsfg]

First,ANYTHING lombardo has to say shouldn't even be relevent in this forum. Period. And all the mcfader homers and davis homers on how great he is are suffering weighlessness between the ears. It's likely we will take either ghol or fader. I can't wait. I will rip every one of you on here as much as possible. mcfader is going to be exposed for what he is. ONE dimensional. Not to mention the potential baggage. And ghol, he has more upside that's about it. I'm done trying to sell the obvious. You can't reason with homers as is proven. I only hope you homers think your going to give it back to me if he becomes a star. It won't happen.

[Dantalion64]

Originally Posted by 1stsfg

First,ANYTHING lombardo has to say shouldn't even be relevent in this forum. Period

Why? The guy's not exactly ignorant about the NFL draft process, whether you like his work or not.