For one thing, Savage was one of the first guys to really help improve the return game. That alone deserves some kind of award in my book. As far as Charles is concerned, yeah, fumbling was a bit of problem but that’s the kind of thing that can be corrected pretty easily and besides, it’s pretty hard to argue that were any better choices available at that point in the draft (early 3rd round) – Steve Slaton or a couple of WRs maybe and that’s about it.

And, yes, the book is still out on Dorsey, mainly b/c I wonder if his legs are right. Didn’t have the same burst, even though he played OK. Hopefully, Swamp Thing will return.

And how can you ignore the contribution of guys like Brandon Carr, Brandon Flowers, Jamaal Charles, Dantrell Savage, and Tyler Thigpen? All those guys made immediate contributions as rookies (in Thigpen’s case – virtual rookie). These are the kinds of pick-ups that have paid dividends already and are bound to do so on even greater levels in coming years. Herm’s successor will get all the glory and credit for that of course – a la “turning a group of bad players around.”