Fantasy Football : 2001 Draft Review - Part I : Peter's Psychic Pigskin Predictions

#1 Falcons
1 Michael Vick: (2nd year starter -- *2 Pro Bowls*). When one�s offense is so stale and crusty that vultures circle the Georgia Dome, what better solution than drafting the offensive wunderkid, -- the electric Michael Vick, who even seems to have God all-mighty at his command. Against Georgia Tech last year, Lee Corso predicted a a win by the Rambling Wreck. Moments later, lightning struck the vehicle of Corso and the game was canceled. To all the naysayers who are uncomfortable to change � don�t bet the house against Vick not becoming a star in due time. With the Falcons� spotty protection, Vick will be given every opportunity to run for his life and will still be able to do so on this level.
2 Alge Crumpler: (2nd year). Please Mr. Reeves, will you give it a rest with the two tight end formations already? Well at least this year they didn�t use their fifth pick on some one to plug in.
4 Robert Garza: (3rd year). He�s sure to be a better pick-up than another athletic small school center
� Bob Hallen.
4 Matt Stewart: A typical tough, undersized linebacker, full of effort for Reeves. He will help on special teams (especially as a snapper who can use his speed to get down the field to tackle the punt rerturner) and depth down the line.
5 Vinny Sutherland: This is an obvious attempt to replace Tim Dwight, since the two are so similar in ability though little Timmy runs with a little bit more warp speed than does the more in control Vinny does. Don�t expect Sutherland to ever make a similar impact in the receiving game however, though he might have better hands. Then again, with the Falcons� aging receivers, anything is possible.
6 Randy Garner: He didn�t seem to be as focused as a senior as he was the previous year. He will provide much needed depth. Such a low pick on a DE, confirmed my opinion that the Falcons had greater needs than another end in day one. If the tackles are healthy, they can at least become decent upfront, especially with development from Patrick Kerney.
6 Corey Hall: A project for the Falcons� not too talented safety crew.
7 Quinton McCord: He�ll have to play tag team with Vinny on special teams to make it.
7 Ronald Flemons: He could very well make the team since Shawn Swayda is currently a backup and he at best sways against guards and at worst is run over so bad, he is paved, or placed in his grave with one fat pancake.
7 Kynan Forney: The competition for Forney, will be no more stiff, with one guy that Shivers for instance (Wes).
7 Dustin McClintock: A decent blocker that showed have asked his grandma to fill in for his work-outs.

What the $%&@?!?! Why not give a more concerted effort to surrounding Vick with some talent? A raw talent like Chris Chambers could have been a nice pick-up with him nor Vick being ready to star (or start for that matter) for a few years. It seems the prevailing thought was an offensive tackle and a decent guard were too conventiomnal ideas to bother with, now that Vick is on board. Also, what was the deal with trading away next year�s fourth round pick for a threesome of 7th rounders, especially since the got no on eethat had fallen.

#2 Cardinals:
1 Leonard Davis: (Day one � 2 P.B�s). With all this recent super huge size being added to the offensiive line, the Cardinals might have to worry about getting a �lining up out of bounds� call should they land another wolly mammoth next year. Davis is not just a run blocker, he�s a sun blotter.
2 Kyle Vandenbosch: (2nd year). While he might not quite live up to his unreal work-out numbers, he is full of what Dave McGinnis wants � high effort guys with character. Simeon Rice was of course just full of himself.
2 Michael Stone: (3rd year). While he�s unquestionably talented (and raw), he is quite likely to follow in the footsteps of the dozen plus busts that have been brought in to attempt to ply their trade opposite the self-made, yet long time dominant Aeneas Williams. With Stone being picked with the top pick which brought Williams to St. Loius, Stone will of course be expected to take over Williams� role soon.
3 Adrian Wilson: (4th year): With Pat Tillman�s re-signing, he is not a great need. Hell, who needs defensive tackles, when you can just get another runs stuffer from the strong safety position?
4 Bill Grammatica: (Day one): This was certainly early to corral a kicker. It seems the Cardinals have in mind a Tony Dungy game plan, with a ball control offense that will win with field goals by a Grammatica.
4 Marcus Bell: They finally take a defensive tackle, yet they reach for one, when there were better ones on the board.
5 Mario Fatefehi: (A possible spot starter in the future).This was a much more prudent pick for the defense. He could quickly be the team�s top run stopper (that doesn�t say much however).
6 Bobby Newcombe: He�ll take over the role of released Mac Cody on returns most likely. He is certainly unpolished, but could develop into a fine third wide-out with his quickness in all directions, toughnerss and team play.
8 Renaldo Hill: He could in time be the team�s nickel back, since they can�t seem to manage to develop corners, since Aeneas Williamsto was a youngster.
7 Tevita Ofahegague: It seems odd of the team to wait until the �irrelevant� pick to get a tight end.

What the %$&@?!?! Since the team passed on Gerard Warren, and Shaun Rogers in the second, why did they not take the latter at #54? GM Bopb Ferguson supposedly doesn�t believe in high picks being used at this position, but after the Cardinals� defense turned into highway route 66, you�d think he�d see the light.