- Every team can count on at least a few draft picks not being terrible buys, and...
- The draft only took 3 hours instead of 3 and a half
The keeper system certainly introduced a new dynamic to draft day as I witnessed a number of players going well above projected value. It seems that the extra cash emboldened many GMs to target very specific players for their roster, and they were willing to pay extra and show those guys the money.
Change Rod Tidwell to Matt Harvey and you get the gist of our draft. |
However, perhaps our targets were a bit modest, given that many teams finished the draft with a surplus of unspent cash.
Ultimately, I hope every GM is excited with the team they've got, and let's not forget that free agency is a gold mine as new stars emerge. But until those players present themselves, here's TDZ's picks for the top picks and possible bust candidates for each squad.