The 2021 Draft “I told you so” thread

[Bolt Dude]

We all had our favorite prospects, guys we defended tooth and nail prior to the draft. We also had our busts.

The object of this thread is to track those guys. It’s basically the “I told you so” thread.

For example, Elijah Molden and Jay Tufele were a couple of my guys. Ninja liked Walker Little and Ifeatu Melifonwu. Beach loved Erik Stokes and Trey Smith.

This is the thread where you get to tell TT what’s up.

[wu-dai clan]

So far, I see you & I had a lively back and forth re Darrisaw.
I told you so.

If we had drafted Darrisaw,
him and Pipkins would have had competition over who's the "charminest."

Will find more draft posts soon...busy AF @ work.

[Bolt Dude]

So far, I see you & I had a lively back and forth re Darrisaw.
I told you so.

If we had drafted Darrisaw,
him and Pipkins would have had competition over who's the "charminest."

Will find more draft posts soon...busy AF @ work.

Availability is Darrisaw’s concern now, not talent. The goofy goober shall be revisited upon better health.

[Bolt Dude]

My list of guys drafted higher than I expected include:
Tyson Campbell
Leatherwood
Toney
Kelvin Joseph

I also maintain the strong conviction that Zach Wilson will bust, and Davis Mills will surprise some folks.

My “guys” in the pre-draft process include:
Darrisaw (who I feel was drafted somewhat appropriately—see the big board thread. Had him at #28.)
Elijah Molden
Odighizuwa
Tufele
St-Juste
Gainwell
Stokes

[wu-dai clan]

Dude, we may both be flat out wrong on Z Wilson.

[Bolt Dude]

Dude, we may both be flat out wrong on Z Wilson.

My intuition tells me he’ll be fine, even good, until he takes a few “welcome to the NFL, kid” type of hits. I’m forecasting an incoming case of severe happy feet somewhere around week 5-6.

If he shows toughness and resilience, I’d be shocked. I just don’t see it in his middle school-looking face.

[DragonIce]

My list of guys drafted higher than I expected include:
Tyson Campbell
Leatherwood
Toney
Kelvin Joseph

I also maintain the strong conviction that Zach Wilson will bust, and Davis Mills will surprise some folks.

My “guys” in the pre-draft process include:
Darrisaw (who I feel was drafted somewhat appropriately—see the big board thread. Had him at #28.)
Elijah Molden
Odighizuwa
Tufele
St-Juste
Gainwell
Stokes

Bit early to critique draft picks, but I suppose we are getting some good hints w/some players.

• I was another of those not real high on Darrisaw...wanted Slater baaad
• As someone who still follows Cowboys and their forum: I eviscerated the Kelvin Joseph selection. So far he's been mediocre. Doesn't look ready.
• Odighizuwa might be a solid pick. He looks to be in DT rotation. Cowboys best DT is out for a month
• I was pleading here for Chargers to trade up and draft hybrid Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, in middle second round. Browns got him @52 and he's looked good so far.

[Bolt Dude]

Bit early to critique draft picks, but I suppose we are getting some good hints w/some players.

• I was another of those not real high on Darrisaw...wanted Slater baaad
• As someone who still follows Cowboys and their forum: I eviscerated the Kelvin Joseph selection. So far he's been mediocre. Doesn't look ready.
• Odighizuwa might be a solid pick. He looks to be in DT rotation. Cowboys best DT is out for a month
• I was pleading here for Chargers to trade up and draft hybrid Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, in middle second round. Browns got him @52 and he's looked good so far.

JOK is a fine player. I gave him a 2nd round grade. But honestly, the last thing we need right now is another ILB. We have 3 quality ILBs and when we go nickel/dime, which might be often, only 1 (maybe 2) will be on the field. We have depth there.

I had Slater ranked as the 5th overall prospect, so yeah, I’m ecstatic to get him. Darrisaw came with concerns, mostly urgency-related, but apparently this core muscle thing is more severe than anyone thought. He’s slated for another procedure.

Joseph looked way too raw, IMO. Not to mention the immaturity issues.

Odighizuwa looks like a baller. Glad to see he’ll get into the mix early.

Overall, I’m happy with our draft, though I must admit, Asante doesn’t seem to have an NFL body. His shoulder pads are barely wider than his helmet. But his dad stayed relatively healthy, so I guess his stock is sturdy.

My only real gripe is picking McKitty when Elijah Molden was on the board. Considering CHJ’s age and health, nickel is a position of need.

[DragonIce]

JOK is a fine player. I gave him a 2nd round grade. But honestly, the last thing we need right now is another ILB. We have 3 quality ILBs and when we go nickel/dime, which might be often, only 1 (maybe 2) will be on the field. We have depth there.

I hear that, but Jimmy Johnsons' influence on me persists. Playmakers...can't ever have too many. And JOK is going to be one.

Joseph looked way too raw, IMO. Not to mention the immaturity issues.

Dallas is a moth to the flame when it comes to problem cases. If he ever becomes a starter the kid will grow an attitude or screw something up.

Overall, I’m happy with our draft, though I must admit, Asante doesn’t seem to have an NFL body. His shoulder pads are barely wider than his helmet. But his dad stayed relatively healthy, so I guess his stock is sturdy.

My only real gripe is picking McKitty when Elijah Molden was on the board. Considering CHJ’s age and health, nickel is a position of need.

Agree on all points. Molden had monster preseason game.

[wu-dai clan]

I hear that, but Jimmy Johnsons' influence on me persists. Playmakers...can't ever have too many. And JOK is going to be one.


Dallas is a moth to the flame when it comes to problem cases. If he ever becomes a starter the kid will grow an attitude or screw something up.




Agree on all points. Molden had monster preseason game.

Molden had a slow Forty, but truly elite instincts.

Once upon a time Jerrah was patting himself on the back over Jaylon Smith.

TPB was jonesin' for Leighton Vander Esch.

It's crazy.

[DragonIce]

Once upon a time Jerrah was patting himself on the back over Jaylon Smith.

Jerry has quite a history of trying to find a great player that is discounted due to injury, or character problems.

[Bolt Dude]

I’ll add two players that I was hyped about before the draft:

Josh Imatorbhebhe — already waived by the Jags.

Simi Fehoko — 6 rec, 56 yds over 3 preseason games. Seems like he’ll get in the mix for the Cowboys.