Let's re-examine Ramseyfan's original list.
3rd rounder
WR Kelly Washington Looks to be a solid, speedy #2 wideout in Cincy
TE Jason Witten Will be a fantastic TE by his 2nd or 3rd season in Dallas
RB Musa Smith Looks like a decent backup to Jamal Lewis
G Derrick Dockery Could be a dominating lineman here in D.C.
CB Ricky Manning Jr. Had a fantastic rookie season
RB Justin Fargas Looked impressive in spot duty last season in Oakland
QB Chris Simms Isnt his father, but should be a good QB nonetheless
4th rounder
RB Quentin Griffin Looked good when Portis went down last season
RB Lee Suggs Looked very good in Greens absence in Cleveland
DT Dan Klecko I think all I need to say is wow.
CB Asante Samuel Had a very good rookie season in New England
RB Dominic Davis Became the tailback Houston needed so bad
RB Onterrio Smith Played some good back-up duty in Minnesota
WR Brandon Lloyd Made some monster circus catches in San Fran
CB Dennis Weathersby Was a 1st or 2nd rounder before being shot
5th round
C Dan Koppen Played awesome for the Pats at center.
6th round
Drew Henson Dont know what this will yield, but perhaps a 3rd rounder this draft?
I saw two full-time starters on that list, and one of them was a Redskin. I'd also argue that Ricky Manning Jr. didn't have a great year - he had a FANTASTIC playoffs, but was a nickel back who cracked the starting lineup not because of his skill, but the #2 CB's ineptitude. I don't disagree that we need to draft players that can fill our roster, but I don't think we need to exaggerate the performance of any recent draftees to make the point.
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