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My gripe about Madison is his age. It's not really feasible to give him a second contract unless you get a lot of luck with his retirement. So from a financial standpoint you are shelling out a massive contract to keep him after 3 seasons, either to resign him and pray he doesn't retire or max offering in FA and hoping he picks you. Otherwise you only have him for 3 seasons.

(taken from League Chat)

1 - Coming off the board first overall for The Indianapolis Racers is Patrick Bradley of Penn State. Thee most pro ready QB in the draft - it was a foregone conclusion that he would go # 1 overall. He has all the tools, physical, and mental.

2 - Off the board 2nd, to The Generals, goes Stuart Sowell. Young, undeveloped, and from a small school, Sowell also has all the physical tools. A prototypical pocket passer - Sowell has the potential to be an absolute superstar at the next level with the right coaching.

3 - Going to The Grizzlies 3rd overall is running back, Junior Myles. Slightly undersized, and young, Junior makes up for it with his lightning speed and change of direction. With strength way above his weight class - he packs a punch. He has a lot of work to do on his route running, and pass protection, but Myles has all-pro talent if he can live up to it.

4 - Carl Barry goes 4th overall to the LA Stars. Young, and unrefined we see why The Stars like him. It is unknown how The Notre Dame star will perform at the next level. He struggles with accuracy at times, and can tend to lock on to one receiver, but with the right tutelage we wouldn’t be surprised if Barry lives up to his potential.

5 - With all the hype surrounding Madison, we’re surprised he didn’t go sooner. The Miners took thee most pro ready offensive prospect in this draft. Madison will be a nightmare for defenses at the next level. Lightning fast, and lightning sharp. He just understands complex defenses like a QB.

6 - The Boston Admirals take the first defensive player off the board in Dante’ Rock. A nightmare for offenses during his time at Oklahoma, he has the speed to get around the edge, the strength to bullrush, and every move in the book. He’ll need to be better against the run, but all the ability is there.

7 - The Miami Marauders take Offensive Lineman, Jeffrey Turner, here. Strong, disciplined, quick, with strength off the charts. This mauler can play anywhere along the line, and will eat defenders. True Hog Mollie

8 - The KC Mustangs go QB here, and take a young rookie from a small school, here. Yong Keel is young, but extremely intelligent. He’s very mobile, consistent, and has a lot of untapped potential. And man he can throw. He struggles with his non traditional release, but this can be corrected at the pro level.

9 - Daniel Strong comes off the board 9th to the Chicago Barbarians, and the marriage just makes sense. What a consistent bell cow he has been over his career, and coming in he’ll be ready to light up defenses with his speed, and intangibles. Off the charts.

10 - The Carolina Breakers take CB Danny Jones with the 10th pick, and good luck NC South WRs. Danny Jones was nicknames Danny Dimes in high school, because he can stop on a dime. Fast, quick, strong, and disciplined.

Alright ya'll. Here's 11-20. I'll finish these up tomorrow. Long day. Great first day GMs.

11 - With the 11th overall pick, The Atlanta Blazers select David West, SLB, Florida State University. Some had him going as high as # 1 overall as he is one of, if not the best athlete in this draft. He’ll fit perfectly in Coach Emerson’s heavy blitzing D.

12 - The Bombers go D with their first pick here in Robert Estep out of UCLA. Tall, consistent, and aggressive were words we heard about Estep over and over again. Perfect technique, and footwork - he just knows where to be.

13 - The Houston Bulls got their guy! Garland Copeland to The Bulls was the most consistent mocked pick, and somebody knew something. Who would have thought Copeland would fall to 13. Coming from the SEC he won’t have much trouble with the pro game.

14 - Put Allen Walters up there with the best athletes in this draft at any position. Game changing speed, but in a tight end… There’s really not a position he can’t play. The Pioneers with the great pick at 14.

15 - The Cincinnati Kings select WR Brian Johnson out of Auburn. He ran a 4.4 at the combine, and that seemed disappointing, which is crazy. Absurd quickness, and plays much faster than that 4.4 40. Catches. Everything.

16 - James Martin was protected as high as #1 in many mock drafts. Size, strength, and speed. This Notre Dame prospect lands in an absolute perfect place with The Firebirds. Sack leader alert.

17 - Earl Bonney out of South Carolina. He’s smart, plays with his body, and isn’t afraid to go up and get those tough catches. He translates especially well to the pro game, and is as polished as a rookie can be.

18 - The Warriors found themselves a 3 down back here with Robert Price out of Duke. He does everything well, and is most certainly one of the bell cows of this draft class. With a non existent offensive line at Duke he broke every school record they had.

19 - With the 19th pick, The Washington Americans select Arnold Porcaro, running back, Maryland. He’s young, but what he lacks in experience he makes up for with every physical gift there is. He wasn’t asked to catch a lot of passes in school, but the ability is there.

20 - Joe Shirley is San Francisco’s selection here, and they may have found their perfect guy to lead them. A prototypical pocket passer, but with good pocket awareness. He’s not known for his deep ball, but his accuracy has improved leaps and bounds since school.

Thanks for the assist today, Admiral. Appreciate you as always.
21-32 tomorrow.

God knows how this draft will pan out for us, most of my picks have been off a list or auto as I've been working away nearly all week. So far though I'm fairly happy

I know what you mean Gus. It also seems like the talent level isn't the same as some others I've done. Once you got past day 3, there seems to be nothing left but bench warmers.

This is where championships are won and lost , deep depth

Would it be a bad thing I haven't picked an olineman yet then?

Lol it may be a problem … ask your qb after week 3 ;)

I’m still on the fence about the value of offensive linemen in 4.6

Guess I'll be finding out on one extreme