This is where we copy and paste from Profootballtalk.com. We like PFT and they have good stuff. There was an item recently that said that Giants rookie QB Andre Woodson thought he would go in the second round in the draft. He went in the sixth. PFT thinks there is a good chance that he was mislead by people like ESPN’s Todd McShay, who opine on the draft for a living and are considered “experts,” even though real experts are paid by NFL teams to have input on their selection process.

“The problem with people like McShay is that they have no accountability,” the source said. “They can say what they want and when they are wrong no one cares, [except] the kid’s family. McShay could not get a job with any team, even as an intern. He is a very poor evaluator. He proved it with his evaluation of Woodson.

“Woodson’s problem, and most everyone in the league saw it, was he has a very slow release and he stares down his receivers. In our league, he would get a very high percentage of interceptions because of his flaws. His accuracy is very average at best, so you put a slow release, not good accuracy, and stares down receivers and you get a guy who can’t play quarterback in the NFL.

“The networks should hire real scouts not wannabes like McShay. The other kid at ESPN, Jeremy Green, was fired after a couple of years with a club because he couldn’t evaluate, yet he is an “expert” with ESPN. These guys make more than twice as much money as real scouts and they don’t have a clue. ESPN should grade what these guys say and fire them when they are wrong a lot more often than when they are right.”

We have long felt that these guys need to be called on the carpet. They just pop off at the mouth on Draft day and then no one goes back and actually looks at their predictions years later. I tried to find a 2005 Mel Kiper mock draft, but found very little. Someone copied and pasted the first 14 picks in a message board. Let’s take a look:

Here’s how they fall into order:
1. San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith (jr.), QB, Utah – A smart player who will pick up an NFL system quickly, Smith has good size, is mobile enough to hurt teams with his running ability and is also an efficient passer who can make all the necessary throws.

OTR: Yeah, that’s about right. Smith has been marvelous at the pro level. He blows!

2. Miami Dolphins: Cedric Benson, RB, Texas – A strong, tough runner with good speed for his size, Benson would help fill the void left by the retirement of Ricky Williams. But there is speculation the Dolphins will attempt to fill their running back need through trade, perhaps for Buffalo’s Travis Henry, so stay tuned.

OTR: Great speed and size. True. The Bears love him so much that they are fielding questions about whether they will cut him before training camp.

3. Cleveland Browns: Aaron Rodgers (jr.), QB, California – Rodgers is a smart, accurate passer with a quick release. His arm strength is adequate and he is a better prospect at this point in his career than former Cal QB Kyle Boller, now the starter for the Baltimore Ravens.

OTR: He could go #3 to the Browns. Or he could nosedive down into the mid 20’s.

4. Chicago Bears: Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan – Edwards has the size, speed and athleticism to take over games, and he did that several times in 2004. He also significantly cut down on dropped passes and concentration lapses this past season, pushing his stock even higher.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carnell Wiliams, RB, Auburn – A creative, deceptive runner with tremendous natural skills. Williams can get tough yards inside despite lacking ideal size, a point illustrated by his 29 rushing TDs over the last two years. Was also coached by Tampa head coach Jon Gruden in the Senior Bowl.

6. Tennessee Titans: Adam Jones, CB, West Virginia – A good cover man who will also contribute as a kick returner, Jones has very good closing speed and is a willing tackler in run support. That may be his most important quality with the NFL hurting pass defenses by focusing on downfield infractions by defensive backs.

7. Oakland Raiders: Dan Cody, DE, Oklahoma – A fiery, intense player who always goes all-out, Cody is similar to former NFL standout Kevin Greene in his ability to play on his feet as an outside linebacker, or in a three-point stance as a defensive end.

8. Arizona Cardinals: Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn – Perhaps the most complete back in the draft, Brown can carry or catch the ball with equal skill. He has size, instincts and quickness that allowed him to put up excellent numbers at the college level.

9. Washington Redskins: Mike Williams (jr.), WR, USC – Williams did not play in 2004 but dominated the college game for two seasons while at USC. His 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame gives him a big advantage over defensive backs, and he has excellent hands. Would be a great help in the development of quarterback Patrick Ramsey and help take some pressure off Clinton Portis in the running game.

OTR: Good call. He would have been a great help to Patrick Ramsey had the Redskins just taken him. Do you see our point in this exercise? It’s not that these guys are wrong. It’s that they say this stuff with such certainty when the reality is they DON’T KNOW. Just like the rest of us.

10. Detroit Lions: Marcus Spears, DE, LSU – Spears boosted his stock immensely with an outstanding performance at the Senior Bowl. He showcased his speed, strength and athleticism against some of the best offensive linemen in the nation, and his size would make him a welcome addition for a team that needs to boost its pass rush.

11. Dallas Cowboys: Travis Johnson, DT, Florida State – Spends a lot of time in opposing backfields after collapsing the pocket or gaining penetration against the run. Came on strong and raised his stock significantly during his senior year.

12. San Diego Chargers (from NYG): Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas – Has the speed and strength to chase ballcarriers from sideline to sideline and make things happen when he gets to the ball.

13. Houston Texans: Troy Williamson (jr.), WR, South Carolina – Perhaps the fastest wideout in the draft, Williamson would be a nice complement to budding superstar and physical wideout Andre Johnson.

OTR: OR, he’ll be a total piece of crap that can’t catch a cold.

14. Carolina Panthers: Alex Barron, OT, Florida State – With light feet for a player his size, Barron is a consistent blocker who is equally adept in both the pass and run games.

OTR: Mel left out the fact that he is a damn holding penalty machine.

Where is the accountability on these idiots? We know we are stupid, we don’t have to pretend. But these guys are treated like gods on Draft day, but no one ever goes back and checks whether or not they were right.