Saw this at Patsfans.com:

[Garb]

.....and thought - the draft is such a crapshoot, people who are supposed to know what they are talking about often don't, and luck is all important.

The Sporting News

October 11, 1999

Draft watch - possible top ten quarterbacks that may be selected in the 2000

Quarterbacks

Though the 2000 quarterback crop pales in comparison to the 1999 class, this isn't a bad group of passers. If Purdue junior Drew Brees enters the draft, then it's likely three quarterbacks will be taken in the first round.

1. Chris Redman, Louisville, 6-3, 215. Accurate and intelligent--a good combination for a QB. Throws better than Tim Couch or Peyton Manning, the last two No. 1 picks. Has courage in the pocket. Doesn't have great feet.

2. Chad Pennington, Marshall, 6-3, 220. Randy Moss' old QB is one of the most productive passers in NCAA history. Strong arm. Heady player. Isn't a great athlete but can elude pressure.

3. Drew Brees, Purdue, 6-1, 212. This junior could end up as the best of the group. Has all the intangibles. Makes good decisions. Doesn't have a big arm, but can make most of the throws and has been ultra productive. This year's Cade McNown.

4. Tee Martin, Tennessee, 6-3, 215. Great arm and throws a pretty ball, but isn't always accurate. Raw product has potential to improve, and has the right attitude to do so.

5. Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, 6-1, 200. Has been very productive, but probably is a product of the system. Throws a lot of short passes. Has an ordinary arm.

6. Marc Bulger, West Virginia, 6-3, 210. Has a quick release, but a pop-gun arm. Competitive and smart. Can move in the pocket.

7. Tom Brady, Michigan, 6-5, 213. Classic, tall, drop-back passer with a decent arm. Has improved his play and could continue to rise. Could be an NFL backup.

8. Giovanni Carmazzi, Hofstra, 6-3, 220. Sturdy quarterback who has played against a lower level of competition and run a funky offense. Has decent speed. Accurate on the short routes.

9. Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech, 5-10, 189. Option QB is a winner, but probably too small for the NFL. Has enough athleticism that he could try to convert to receiver.

10. Doug Johnson, Florida, 6-2, 217. Has a decent arm, but could be a product of the system. Makes some poor decisions. Doesn't move real well.

COPYRIGHT 1999 Sporting News Publishing Co.

[drago]

i'd rather see a list of "sure fire, can't miss QB/RB prospects per draft", starting say, 10 years ago. I swear it has to be 50% or less.

It's funny to see Redman and Penny rated so high, and brady listed as a possible back up. lol

[Blackout]

crazy

[GM]

Joe Hamilton did go on to a pretty successful Arena career.

And he has a SB ring;)

[Irish Jet]

2. Chad Pennington, Marshall, 6-3, 220. Randy Moss' old QB is one of the most productive passers in NCAA history. Strong arm. Heady player. Isn't a great athlete but can elude pressure.

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[Irish Jet]

7. Tom Brady, Michigan, 6-5, 213. Classic, tall, drop-back passer with a decent arm. Has improved his play and could continue to rise. Could be an NFL backup.

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Could be, who knows.

[afosomf]

did bit do the write ups;)

[GM]

:confused0058:

He did have it in college. 2 surgeries will kill that.

[faba]

You can go back on any draft class and see how wrong the so called experts were= what is the point?

[jaspegs]

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1. Chris Redman, Louisville, 6-3, 215. Accurate and intelligent--a good combination for a QB. Throws better than Tim Couch or Peyton Manning, the last two No. 1 picks. Has courage in the pocket. Doesn't have great feet.

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