Triangles were a -11 overall. Biggest bust was MLB Kenny Bania, -9. Biggest boom was TE Art Vandelay +7 and MLB Eddie Sherman, +5. Everyone else was within the +4/-4 range.

Moscow Mules only had 3 major busts amongst projected starters, but were compensated by booms from other players at their positions! Overall plenty of boom across the defense which was the most volatile. Not much action on offense which was conservatively drafted anyway.

Tunguska reports 5 minor booms (1-3), 4 major busts (-6/ -7), 15 minor busts (-1 to -4), rest unchanged.

I was expecting at least one eXplosion!

OK, a little later than planned but draft grades for picks 17-32 (based on pre-camp stats)


Loch Ness Monsters
1.17 WR Micah Wolfe - Rutgers

Loch Ness couldn't believe their luck to pick up the Wolferine at 17. Doubts surround his extra-curricular activity in College. If they can keep him on the straight and narrow they have a stud to build a team around. Grade A+

Alabama Bam'A'Lam
1.18 LT Joe Osborn - Purdue

The Black Betty's first pick became the first Offensive Lineman taking in the draft. Not one for the fans to get too excited about but he's a very good Tackle, I'm just not sure he was the best one in the OL pool. Grade C

Transylvania Bloodbath
1.19 CB Charles Wilson - Tennessee State

This guy has a jet engine with turbo boost. He needs a bit of spit and polish technique wise but he is as close to guaranteed success as you could expect to get with the 19th pick. Grade A++

Machu Pichu Incas
1.20 QB John Carruthers - Michigan State

Firstly, Carruthers was on my shortlist for QB, I had around 15 guys on my list and Carruthers was bottom of that list. I saw him as a 3rd-5th round pick. Main concern is that he occasionally holds the ball too long and is vulnerable to a strip sack. Journeyman QB for me, who will kick around the League for 10-12 seasons. Grade D

Punjabi Destroyers
1.21 WR Steven Powell - North Texas

A checkered record at College and doubts over his injury statue saw Powell slide out of the top 20. Make no mistake, Powell can play and will bully weaker receivers. The Punjab's have a weapon and it's called 'The Power'. Grade A++

Freedom Monarx
1.22 SLB Anthony Thomas - Other

The third player in the first round who excelled at a low level College grade. Thomas is a solid starter but I don't see him as a difference maker. Given some of the plums pulled out earlier, this pick looks to lack a little gloss. Grade C+

Hellraisers of Derweze
1.23 FS Leonard Ruch - Other

Ruch too comes from a small time College but I liked the look of him and was hopeful he would slide to the bottom of round two. I'd say he's just short of elite level (potentially) but he does have sideline to sideline speed that will allow the Hellraisers to play a lot of 1 deep Man knowing Ruch will mop up any costly errors. Nice pick A-

Bordeaux Clarets
1.24 WR Charles Branstetter - Texas State

Doesn't quite have the same fundamentals as Wolfe and Powell, Barnstetter is going to be a barnstormer for the Clarets. Grade A-

Dublin Shamrocks
1.25 WR Dave Silvers - Southern U

Silvers is arguably the quickest WR in the League over 40 yards. He can be sluggish off the blocks which has led to some sloppy routes. Iron out the kinks and Dublin has a player. Grade A

Newcastle Magpies
1.26 WR Thomas Riggs - Other
The Magpies complete a mini-run on elite speed WR's. Riggs looks to be a bit more of a punt than those that went ahead of him. Not only due to his low level College but he has struggled to catch the ball at times. I see him as an inconsistent sort but a potential gamechanger on every play. Grade B+

Isle of Skye Blues
1.27 WLB Carl Roy - Maryland

The Cookie Monster came out of Maryland with something to prove and was somewhat of a surprise first round pick. Fundamentally sound, without anything that makes you go wow. His technique has been criticised and you have to wonder about the talent depth for LB in this draft - Is it smart to pick where the draft is thinnest? Grade B-

Avalon Mist
1.28 WR James Christy - Washington State

The WR pool is deep and Avalon were smiling from ear to ear when the guy they call Jesus H Christy fell to them at 28. Christy is the 7th wideout taken and could well be the best, the downside is his age (26) giving him 3 or 4 years less at the top than those selected prior. Grade B+ (purely on age)

27 up at least one point with 14 guys getting +2 or more.
17 were static
16 went down at least one point lead by a 43rd round G dropping 26...here we missed on some key early picks.....the worst being the QB. Right now we dont have one with over 44 accuracy!

Oslo Aurora
1.29 C Carl Moore - Other

Yet another player coming into the League without featuring for a Major College. Moore is a studious type, a bookworm by all accounts but I don't see him as top drawer Offensive Line talent. His pass blocking is shaky at best, but he has scope to improve. Grade C+

Heaven Hellfire
1.30 QB Arthur Batt - UCLA

Really nice pocket passer, susceptible to a strong pass rush - nice pick. Age is a major concern long term, expect the Hellfire to be strong in year one. Grade C+ Only age brings this value down

Azores Atlanteans
1.31 CB Ronald Barr - Miami, Florida

A corner with elite speed, whats not too like? His lack of strength means he could get bullied on bump'n'run coverage in his early years. Strong pick. Grade A

Tasmania Devils
1.32 WR Willie Tan - Other

So many low level College graduates with stunning Combine results. Tan is another fish out of the deep well of receiving talent. Superb fundamentals made him look like a potential superstar in College, scrape the surface and Tan needs coaching to be a top 5 wideout. He has the scope and the potential, does he have the attitude and desire. Grade B