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Originally Posted by Chaka
Given all the expressions of love for Edge here, and since we're on the subject of the draft, how many people were happy when we drafted him at #4? Not many. That was considered a major draft shocker at the time. Ricky Williams was the popular choice that year. Polian basically gave everyone the finger who disagreed, correctly pointing out that Edge fit the Colts offense better than Williams.
Just a little reminder to not get too upset if our pick is someone unexpected. Have a little faith and see how things play out.
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I remember being pissed that Polian didn’t take the ridiculous amount of picks Ditka gave up to get Williams, but I don’t remember being pissed at the ultimate selection of James over Williams. Certainly everyone thought Williams would come off the board first, but it’s not like James was considered a major reach. He was known as a top prospect in the draft and was comfortably considered a top 10 pick. I remember Freeney being considered more of a reach than James was.
While I ultimately agree with your point about overreaction, I’ll definitely comment and express my pleasure or displeasure. Might as well go on record with what you think. And I don’t think Ballard has done anything for me to have faith in. It’s his second draft and we don’t have a good sense of his first one. I’m cautiously hopeful about his talent evaluation but he has to have a real resume before there is anything to have faith in.