This was the current poll and results on ESPN.com an hour ago:
I’m a bit surprised that there are people that would consider taking him in the second or third round. Once upon a time, I’m sure Ricky Williams was a football stud, but I’m not sure I really would take a chance on him when so many other decent and more reliable picks are available in the second or third round… just think of the WR and RB still available in those rounds… you could pick up Kevin Jones or Corey Dillon at that point in the draft and BOTH of those guys are going to be more reliable for this season.
I answered that I would take him in the sixth round or later. As a long shot keeper for next year, he might be worth a few points of cap space at the end of the draft… but I’d rather have a rookie RB sitting second or third on the bench than him. Just saying…
July 26th, 2005 at 12:10 pm
I have to admit, as much as I rail against him, I’d think about taking him in the third or fourth round (at the earliest). He’s not a risk pick when you consider who he’s going against there, even after his 4 game suspension. Sammy Morris? Lamar Gordon? Karim-Abdul Jabbar? Oh wait, he’s gone. He’s hands down still the best they have there.
Miami’s offensive line isn’t great, I won’t lie, but he definitely is one of the best, still.
Ultimately, though, it depends on your draft style — auction versus draft — as to where you take him. If its a draft, he’s my 5th round pick, no earlier. Auction? well….
July 26th, 2005 at 12:44 pm
Don’t forget about the rookie…