He was the 45th pick. There were not 44 players better than him in that draft. For that matter, why was Leinhart 10th when he has the tools to be an NFL starter? Is there still West Coast bias in college football with the NFL draft?
127769
LenDale was a steal for sure... and Leinert will belong when he's in Arizona.  Sure, he could have played in New York or tennessee, even Oakland, but he would have failed there.  He's not overrated, he's just got some experience he needs to gain.  He'll be great someday, andf Arizona was smart!
157973
He was one of the first media personnel to really study the NFL Draft, back in 1979 when he first did his work, no one really studied the draft, he did a good job with it when he was a kid out of college and then his scouting reports became more popular as his information was correct and teams actually paid for his info on college prospects, I believe he was even hired by the Baltimore Colts.  A few years later he was hired by ESPN.  He was the first expert of the NFL draft and he's been doing it the longest.  Some people have their specialty and when ESPN isn't focused on the draft Mel spends the rest of the year scouting talent and studying prospects. So that's why he's the Draft Expert.
147482
The NFL can't draft players without them declaring themselves as being eligible. Quinn decided not to declare, and to return to ND next year for his senior season. GO IRISH!!!!!!!
29182
Bush will still be the number one pick.\nYoung should be picked ahead of Leinart and will both be in the top 15 at least. It all depends on what moves are made before the draft and if Young comes out. Alot of teams need defensive help and offensive help. As for White, he will be a first round pick. He put up decent numbers behing the future number one pick. Doesn't that remind you of last year when the backup was drafted ahead of the starter in last years draft? lol.  He has alot of talent and teams are looking for bruising running backs. THey realize that having a thunder and lightning combo works best. At worst, he will be a early second round pick. Im not real sure on the WRs. I havent looked at who was declaring or are seniors. But in all honesty, it depends on what the team needs and what moves are made before the draft.
26603
the real question is how good is Young? If you think he was as great as everyone is making him out to be than Texas might as well forfeit all there games. But realistically Young was a great player but not as good as everyone is making him out to be. The rest of the Texas team is what made Young so good, all the need is a good QB and Texas wont miss a beat
219219
He's a good player (although somewhat undersized) but he's shown last year that he can't be good without a QB to take some pressure off.  Either he's got to have a decent O-line or a good QB in order for him to be great or he'll have to learn to run upfield better than he has in the past.  He's still young though and it takes time to do all of this.  He'll be a fine player.
534703
Funny thing is, the Chargers hired a shrink for an evaluation, and the shrink said, "uhm yeah, this guy's a loose cannon, and has the emotional maturity of a toddler.  Prognosis: don't draft."  \n\nWell, they did anyway, and w/in 2 days of camp, the entire team hated his egotistical chump @ss.  \n\ngianormous waste of talent, but there were plenty of signs that said he wouldn't pan out....just, nobody paid any attention to them.
320153
i think that leinart is a great quarterback and has the potential to excel in the nfl, especially with weapons on the offence such as boldin, fitzgerald and james. the "hot" part of the question is up to the girls.
261594
Yes....they are.  Complete morons.  They picked a guy for their number one draft pick, who couldn't record a sack against three division three schools.  That is not a number one draft pick. Oh...and Reggie Bush was right there....but I guess Domanick Davis is the answer.  HHHHHAAAAA!
468716
Lynch is a playmaker.  There is always room for a playmaker on any NFL Squad.  I don't know how many running backs are entering the draft this year, but he will probably be a top 10 pick if not higher.  Cleveland could use a fast change of direction running back to complement Rueben Droughns.
269128
NO!  This should be a wake-up call to all kids in college like him.  He thought he was bigger than the world at Virginia Tech....and he didn't even get drafted!  His personality and reputation killed his playing ability status.
257036
definetly a pocket passer as that is what the position is all about. the white issue i dont really think so as if there is a talented player he plays. there is still many white quarterbacks but there are also alot of black quarterbacks none are better due to the colour of their skin. as for the whites as i was saying there is still palmer, plummer, the manning's, brady, favre, brees, warner, leinart, bledsoe etc so no i think it is even at the moment.
365416
Yeah, he isnt utilizing the talent he has correctly.\n\nSteve Smith is one of the best recievers in the game...how is he not getting thrown to 15+ times a game?\n\nHenning apparently thought he was being flashy with those third down runs, trying to expliot a horrible Washington defense. That could have easily lost them the game.\n\nDeshaun needs to get 15-20 carries a game, Foster on short yardage downs, and get the damn ball to Steve Smith 40% of the time!
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It is a combo of both. You cannot put up average numbers for the best team in the country and expect to win the Heisman. On the other hand you cannot expect to play a schedule that does not include a team in the top 40 and put up record numbers either. I think the most important thing is how the school markets you, big performances in games that mean a lot to your season especially against good teams, TV time-more specifically prime time when the most people that have votes can watch you, and yes it is true-playing for a big time program automatically gives you an edge in the voting.  To be in a smaller program in a much less respected conference means you have to have some eyepopping numbers and it wouldnt hurt if you played both ways or had a significant role in special teams. I do agree that Brennan needs more attention than he is getting now, but plays in the wrong time zone against teams that are not gonna allow him to win it all. But, hey dont feel bad for Colt, he will be playing on Sundays soon enough making the big bucks and he will slip far enough that he will be on a good team instead of a really bad team right off the bat.
658009
I think it was because they weren't what you would call NFL ready...  We all know those guys were very good college players, but they just didn't have NFL type talent...  They mostly succeeded based on K-States system...  not just off pure talent like Terrence Newmen or Darren Sproles...
213903
Matt Leinart will be the first to go off the board because he has the most potential to help a team right away. Marcus Vick shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as those three. Most people are saying he won't even go in the first day (4 rounds)! While he has some potential, there's just to much downside to him. He's gotten in way to much trouble at VT and he left on bad terms so you can't expect any recommendations from the coaches there. Plus with Maurice Clarett being such a gamble and a bust last year I think it will cause even more teams to hesitate.
36604
i think that it can go 2 ways. mostly all players that were fruitloops in hig school and college end up greeat. ladian thomilson, and vick for example. and he can make nuttin out of somthin but how do we know that he is that good in the big games. he didnt do good in the rosebowl. he might be a bad fit in houston though cuz there line aint to sharp and dominc davis is great.