Analyze This: The 2010 Draft

disaacs · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 20094 Location: Brownbackistan

Many experts say that it takes 3 years before we will know the true impact of a draft class. Therefore, it's time that we go back and analyze the 2010 Draft to see whether it was a success, a failure, or just middlin'. Here is the Vikings 2010 Draft:

1st Rd (#30) - Traded to Detroit (RB Jahvid Best) for #34, #100, & #214
2nd Rd (#34) - CB Chris Cook (Virginia)
2nd Rd (#51) - RB Toby Gerhart (Stanford)
2nd Rd (#62) - Traded to Houston for #51 (traded to NE, who drafted LB Brandon Spikes)
3rd Rd (#93) - Traded to Houston for #51 (traded to KC, who drafted TE Tony Moeaki)
4th Rd (#100) - DE Everson Griffen (USC)
4th Rd (#128) - Traded to Detroit (OT Jason Fox) for #34, #100, & #214
5th Rd (#161) - OT Chris DeGeare (Wake Forest)
5th Rd (#167) - LB Nathan Triplett (Minnesota)
6th Rd (#199) - QB Joe Webb (UAB)
7th Rd (#214) - TE Mickey Shuler, Jr (Penn State)
7th Rd (#237) - FB Ryan D'Imperio (Rutgers)

I'd like you to provide your own individual analysis of this draft now 3 years later.
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LoverInTheCold · Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 1587 Location: Piscataway, NJ

disaacs · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 20094 Location: Brownbackistan

And just for additional information, those that are not currently on the Vikings roster:

Nate Triplett was most recently in Tampa Bay, but left the team in August and hasn't been heard from since.
Mickey Shuler is currently with the Raiders.
Ryan D'Imperio is also out of the league, as he did not sign with anyone after being released by the Vikings prior to this past season.
Chris DeGeare is currently with the NY Giants
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The Gnat · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 34192 Location: Minneapolis

I'd say C-

The grade is brought up by Griffen who was a steal at that point, and dropped down by DeGeare, Triplett, Shuler, and D'Imperio. Gerhart isn't a bad player, but he isn't that much above average and he hasn't developed into a great pass blocker as a RB or out of the backfield threat yet. I don't need him to be a scat back, but someone who is more consistent with a 5 yard dump off. Cook has been good when he's been on the field. I won't comment about off the field because he was cleared in both situations, so those are cleared in my book, but he's had issues staying healthy. Griffen is basically the bright spot, and Webb for one game in Philadelphia. Otherwise Webb has been disappointing since he was drafted at an ATH to convert to WR, and that hasn't happened because his hands aren't good.
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TearsOfPurple · Joined: 17 Oct 2010 Posts: 534 Location: Mankato

Still can't believe we traded up for Gerhart, wasn't it Chilly who had a lot of pull in that?
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Klomp · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

The trade down with Detroit might be the best part of the draft, considering who we picked up with those picks and who they drafted.

Still, a C- might be generous.

-Everyone likes Cook, but he still hasn't played in more than 10 games in a season.
-I like Gerhart more than most, but it was still a poor use of resources.
-Griffen was easily the best pick of the draft.
-The last 5 picks are meh at best.
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LoverInTheCold · Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 1587 Location: Piscataway, NJ

vikingsrule · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:53 pm Post subject:

1st Rd (#30) - Traded to Detroit (RB Jahvid Best) for #34, #100, & #214
2nd Rd (#34) - CB Chris Cook (Virginia)
2nd Rd (#51) - RB Toby Gerhart (Stanford)
2nd Rd (#62) - Traded to Houston for #51 (traded to NE, who drafted LB Brandon Spikes)
3rd Rd (#93) - Traded to Houston for #51 (traded to KC, who drafted TE Tony Moeaki)
4th Rd (#100) - DE Everson Griffen (USC)
4th Rd (#128) - Traded to Detroit (OT Jason Fox) for #34, #100, & #214
5th Rd (#161) - OT Chris DeGeare (Wake Forest)
5th Rd (#167) - LB Nathan Triplett (Minnesota)
6th Rd (#199) - QB Joe Webb (UAB)
7th Rd (#214) - TE Mickey Shuler, Jr (Penn State)
7th Rd (#237) - FB Ryan D'Imperio (Rutgers)

I give a D -

Chris cook has been solid, but his injury concerns and off the field issues dont leave him with high marks for a 2nd rd pick. Could be worse i suppose, he is a good player on the field so id give that pick a C so far.

Basically, the 2nd and 3rd picks used on Toby Gerhart was a completely dreadful decision.

DeGeare, Triplett, Webb, Shuler and D'Imperio are pretty much worthless draft picks. You have to be able to hit on some of these picks for depth purposes and even developmental role players and starters.

Griffen was a great pick, Cook was decent, the rest was awful.
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chuck44 · Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 1189 Location: ohio

vikingsrule · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:58 pm Post subject:

I disagree with ignoring what teams do in the mid to late rounds. You have to be able to find role players and depth rather consistently. And the team mostly failed to do so for several years. If most of you're draft picks are off the roster within a few years of the draft, you have problems.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject:

I do agree, the odds of hitting on players round 4 and later is difficult, but to consistently fail to do so for 5+ years of drafting, that is why this team is as depleted as it was in 2011-2012.

Good drafting teams consistently find mid to late rd contributors. The Vikings are starting to do a better job of it since 2011.
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