Sports Outlaw Draft Reviews - 1998

[Sgt John]

Next. Hope for better turnout this time.

1998 NFL Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Sgt John]

Highlighted here by histories biggest QB gaffe, Ryan Leaf at #2 overall. Ouch.

Interesting two ProBowlers in Matt Birk and Matt Hasselbeck went in the 6th round.

 

[DearbornDolfan]

The Fins' draft in that year was a success just by the selection of Surtain.

 

[WesDawg]

Obviously the Leaf vs. Manning debate has been overanalyzed ad nauseum, but something else that catches my attention about this draft is Robert Edwards. He was very productive before the ill-fated flag football mishap at the Pro Bowl where he shredded his knee. Had it never happened, could that have given NE the only thing missing throughout their dynasty years... continuity at the RB position? Could they have added another trophy or 2 if he had been around for them to direct their free agent dollars elsewhere?

 

[Sgt John]

Outstanding post Wes. You make one hell of a point, one I forgot completely about.

 

[Sgt John]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Edwards_(running_back)

Shame to lose what might have been a promising career to a flag football game