That having been said, this team went 8-8 last year, losing all eight by a touchdown or less. They missed 11 field goals. Janikowski is the best kicking weapon to come out of college football, maybe ever. Assuming he can stay in America and stay out of trouble, Janikowski will increase the Raiders' touchbacks from 8 to about 50 this year, and he should soon be a great pro field-goal man. Punter Shane Lechler was the best in college football this year.
Field position wins.
Love these picks, though I question exactly where Janikowski went. I hear, by the way, that Cleveland was solid on taking Janikowski with the first pick of round two. I count Keyshawn Johnson, who cost two ones and makes Shaun King 20 percent better just by suiting up. Cosey Coleman's an eight-year starter after Randall McDaniel retires. They picked the right guys.