T E X A S   O U T L A W S

#12-Texas-WR-Shannon Shepard

This just has to be overkill. Shepard was a very coveted 
player, and brilliant_dude is already painting him as trade 
bait. With Holmes and Cramer on the field, how much time can 
Shepard get? He brings the Agility the other stars lack, but at 
the expense of Strength.

#24-Texas-KK-Sidney Evans

IMPACT says that Sydney was the sixth-best player in the 
draft. It's hard to argue with a 60-yard field goal. The AMIR 
say he was picked right on schedule. Whatever the case, this 
is a great example of  filling in a big hole in a superb roster. 

#31-Texas-TE-Sean Kay

AMIR says he went two rounds late, IMPACT says a round 
early. Whatever the case, Texas gave up Dwight Kennedy to 
get him. That was a great move. Again, _dude fills a a big hole 
with this deal and pick. That's how the draft is supposed to 
work.

#44-Texas-OL-Monte Nebbs

Nebs is a great fit for the Texas OL. This selection is at least a 
round early, though. Still, you'll see Nebs leading Texas 
sweeps for a long time.

#45-Texas-DL-Leonard Matthews

Texas has a nice mix of speed rushers and hulking pylons on 
the DL. Matthews is not a great fit for either role. Garin 
Mersereau or Tad Millnichik would have helped Texas more.

#48-Texas-HB-Don Jackson

Nice patience in waiting for Don. The eyes of Texas were upon 
Don for some time. This pick must have been sweet for them.

#72-Texas-LB-Marcus Bull

Another player that _dude identified early as a great late pick. 
He's fairly weak and has poor skills, but Texas can use guys 
like that to ruin your day.

#84-Texas-CB-Frankie Caito

Mr. Irrelevant. I would have taken Eli WIlliams, a nice change 
of pace on passing downs.

OVERALL:

Texas filled some holes with this draft, nicely. It's hard to find 
a real weakness in their roster. They might be weak in man-
to-man, but how much man-to-man do they play? This was a 
nicely orchestrated draft by brilliant_dude. It's not easy to do 
so well when you pick last.

GRADE: A