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NFL mock draft #1-42...
Mar 12, 2008 | 6:57PM | report this
yes, I have no life... hope you enjoy made in a caffine fueled frenzy
Post what your critic and opinions, just dont be a #### about it (try and be constructive :) )

1. Dolphins Chris Long DE Virginia
There is a number of things that could be done with this pick as they could take Matt Ryan, McFadden, Dorsey, Ellis, or trade with Dallas for 2 1st round picks. However Chris is a proven player and is the safest pick by far regardless of the hype the truth is Long is a instant impact player.

2. Rams Jake Long OT Michigan
Where some can argue Gholston should go here (which he very well might) please consider the aging Rams offensive line and the fact they started tanking when 2 of their Starting O-linemen went down for the season. It probable be smart to move the aging Pace to the inside and take a safe sure thing in Jake who is a carbon copy of Joe Thomas and we all know how good he is.

3. Falcons Matt Ryan QB Boston College
The dirty birds are in complete rebuild mode, they have secured there running game so there would be no need for McFadden. They could draft Ellis or Dorsey but it wouldn’t do much good without a team leader that is where Ryan comes in. He is simply the best QB in the draft as he is big, poised, and has comeback ability will defiantly asset to the Falcons looking towards the future.

4. Raiders Darren McFadden RB Arkansas
With a stunning combine McFadden has just edge out Ellis who well address a need can’t compete with the sheer athletic brilliance of McFadden. I believe come time that the Raiders on the Clock everyone in there management will be thinking about what Adrian Peterson did for the Vikings or Marshawn #### did for the Bills.

5. Chiefs Sedrick Ellis DT USC
There is dilemma in Kansas what to do with the Franchise, they have made little movement so I’m going to assume there happy with what they got and are going to take the best player for there system.

6. Jets Vernon Gholston DE OSU
The Jets would be happy to take Gholston at this pick and I really don’t think it is that far of a stretch. Vernon had a good Combine but his productivity to me doesn’t warrant him to be 1 or 2 overall. Sort of the Mario William question from a few years ago sacks or touchdowns but, in this case the Jets need sacks.

7. Patriots* Leodis McKelvin CB Troy
After loosing Samual and #### the pats need to revamp there corner situation. They may be trying to get Law but that is just a temporary fix (because if it wasn’t the Pats would literally have the oldest defense and league).

8. Ravens Ryan Clady OT Boise State
Big Ogden aint getting any younger so, I believe this is a must for the Ravens who don’t need a RB, DT, or CB and its too early to take the 2nd best QB. With Clady they get a solid blocker who they can either start immediately or groom as the air apparent to Ogden.

9. Bengals Glenn Dorsey DT LSU
I honestly believe Dorsey should be the first or second pick but, there are heap loads of people who would disagree. If he falls this far the Bengals would get the best Athlete in the entire draft. He is a Warren Sapp type defender who will anchor their defense for years to come.

10. Saints Dominique Cromartie CB TSU
Man o’ man do the Saints need help in the secondary lucky for them there will be 2 good choice at this pick (the other being Jenkins). But, I believe Cromartie is the better on the 2, with lightening quick speed and good height he can compete with tall WR like Moss and Plex’ who where the x-factors for there respective teams.

11. Bills Devin Thomas WR Michigan State
12. Broncos Keith Rivers LB USC
13. Panthers Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois
14. Bears Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon
15. Lions Mike Jenkins CB South Florida
16. Cardinals Derrick Harvey DE Florida
17. Vikings Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma
18. Texans Phillip Merling DE Clemson
19. Eagles Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt
20. Buccaneers Limas Sweed WR Texas
21. Redskin Kenny Phillips S Miami
22. Cowboys DeSean Jackson WR California
23. Steelers Jeff Otah OT Pittsburgh
24. Titans Early Doucet WR LSU
25. Seahawks Branden Albert OG Virginia
26. Jaguars Quention Groves DE Auburn
27. Chargers Antoine Cason CB Arizona
28. Cowboys Aqib Talib CB Kansas
29. 49ers James Hardy WR Indiana
30. Packers Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech
31. Gaints Dan Conner LB Penn State

32. Dolphins Brian Brohm QB Louisville (see there is a method to my madness!)
33. Rams Calais Campbell DE Miami
34. Raiders Sam Baker OT USC
35. Chiefs Carl Nicks OT Nebraska
36. Jets Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina
37. Falcons Marcus Howard LB Georgia
38. Ravens Andre Woodson QB Kentucky (could also be Falco or Henne)
39. 49ers Felix Jones RB Arkansas
40. Saints Pat Sims DT Auburn
41. Bills Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee
42. Broncos Dre’ Moore DT Maryland
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food for thought: The Celtic are they Legit, Whats up with the bulls, NFL MVP and more!
Nov 10, 2007 | 8:38PM | report this
Sometimes when your watching ESPN question pop into your head and I find it interesting what other think besides myself. So fire away! just like as if you were in Pakistan


Are the Celtic legit and worth the Hype ?

Believe it or not I think they are. So far I think they have lived up to the hype and the “big 3” are playing very well. But, I do have genuine concern over there lack of rotation of bench players as at most they are using 3 a game. And to be honest I don’t know how well any of their bodies will hold up as they defiantly all cant play 82 games with no relief.

The Eastern question- To pull the trigger or not…

There is not a doubt that the Bulls have the pure talent to be in eastern championship game so, what is the deal. Gordon, Deng, and Hinrich are not producing consistently like they did last year, which raise another question, which is when, will the Bull’s front office make a deal for Kobe Byrant. How many more games can the Bulls afford to loose in a rising eastern division? I think if they loose 5 of there next 8 games they have to pull the trigger and sadly regardless of the cost.

Adrian Peterson MVP ?

After watching a replay of his game against the Chargers on NFL network a couple of time I’m convinced. This is defiantly not to slight Brady or Moss whom I have seen more of, living on the east coast. But what AP is doing is truly remarkable he is on pace for an 1800+ season if he averages 70 yards (!?) from this point to the end of the season.
Now I’m not saying that he is the second coming of Walter Payton or Emmitt Smith but he is doing something I have never seen a running back do before and that is be great everything. But, more than likely because of the seniority Brady will win but, there something specially happening in Minnesota.

Should LSU be #1 or should it be a very deserving Kansas or Oregon team ?

I like LSU I really do there probable one of my favorite college for both football and basketball but, I think Kansas should be number 1 on the polls maybe for the sheer fact they haven’t lost a game and they are the only ones in the top 10 to do so. Oregon should probable be the other candidate sitting at 3.

Georgetown ranked to high in the College basketball polls ?

I understand that they are a mainly defensive team but they should not have struggled against a sub-par team W&M, which raise another question, How long will they survive in a very competitive Big east conference playing the way they are.
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food for thought: don't annoint the Patriots yet, we have plenty of football to play!
Oct 29, 2007 | 8:07PM | report this
Before we go ahead and ordain the patriots the SuperBowl winners lets consider firstly that this is football and anything can happen for example the Bears could be falling apart and the saints loosing there first 4 games. And second, the Patriots are not perfect (WHAT!?) , that’s right and guess what no team is. Let take a look a some facts to possible ice the swelling heads of some patriots fans who think they are on the mountain top.

1.) Sure the offense is chalk full of talent and depth… at wide receiver.
Besides Sammy Morris (who is hurt and out for a month or more) the patriots have little to no running game. Of course throwing is there game but, here is an universal truth if you cant control the clock with a competent running game than your going to have a tough time in the playoffs. Also you would think that the running game would benefit from a outrageous passing game.

2.) Let examine the defense that Brady Butchered
2 ranks overall and then vs. pass defense (sorry couldnt adjust spacing)
(overall) (vs. Pass)
jets
(29th) (26 *)
chargers
(18th) (27 *)
bills
(30th) (29)
Bengal’s
(31th) (28 **)
browns
(32nd) (31**)
cowboys
(6th) (12 *)
dolphins
(25th) (7 **)
redskins
(12th) (17)

*= have allowed 10 + Passing TD
**= have allowed 15 + passing TD

All those numbers are rankings in the out of the entire NFL. Heck, I think I could throw a TD on a couple of those teams. Likewise look at those teams on that list, it’s fair to say half of them are poor at best… what does that mean? Easy picking for a good defense… again what does that mean a short field with a bad defense.
All above = inflation of scores and statistic

3.) 8 teams in 9 weeks

Colts : Payton Manning doesn’t make mistakes, solid dual back running game, a defense that is solid but not star studded.

Bills: they will win this one, but they loose there steam coming off the bye

Eagles : when D.Nabb’s game is on he is one of the best, Westbrook is great when healthy, the Pat’s will face a D’ not afraid to run a 0 blitz whenever it wants.

Ravens: Pats will win by virtue that the ravens have no offense but they will be ####ed around.

Steelers: revenge is a dish best served cold, if they are undefeated to this point (which I doubt) look for the Steelers to come out looking to prove something. I havent forgot the AFC Champ game from a few years back and Im not a steelers fan but Im sure they want blood.

Jets: they should win …

Dolphins : trap,trap,trap

Gaints: solid O’, and speed rush defense, and its in there house.
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Erronous 4th week picks !!!
Sep 28, 2007 | 1:04PM | report this
yes, there finally in... my apologize cards for these picks... yes !!!
on a lighter and entirely differant note here is my qoute for the week;

"Hope Solo and DeAngelo Hall could literally cry me a river"
(hold the aplause and laughter)

Texans 30 over Falcons 21

The Falcons surprised me last week they stuck with the Panthers and if it wasn't for DeAnglo Halls Little blow up they may have won. As for this week I actually think they will encounter a better more balanced team as Houston Defense and Offense were able to compete with the high flying Colts. So it will be an interesting game just not one that the Falcons will win, sadly.

Bears 23 over Lions 14

The Lions got offense and despite injuries the Bears have the best defense in the NFC. Griese couldn't have found a better week to start against the porous Lions secondary, which has given up at least 2 TD, and 270 passing yards a game, hell Grossman might have even done well. To say the least I like da' Bears because it just wouldn’t be right to see the loose to the Lions.

Packers 24 over Vikings 20

Fingers are crossed as Farve may actually break 2 records (most TD's and INT).
If Jackson starts at QB they will not score 20 but if Holcomb does I think he gives them a fighting shot against an upstart defense in the 'bay.

Jets 28 over Bills 17

The Bills are falling apart but it may be better next year, as we will see what Trent Edward and #### can do together. Chad and Jones are bound to have a good game against a defense that is basically out of Linebackers and Defensive ends.


Ravens 20 over Browns 17

This game could actually go either way depending on how well McNair does for the Ravens and how well Jamal Lewis does for the Browns.


Buccaneers 23 over Panthers 17

Garcia and the Buc's defense are too solid to loose to the Panthers. I should note Carr is making his first start, we mostly know him as the defense ends best friend.


Cowboys 30 over Rams 20

The Rams have literally implode this season the best Offensive Lineman out for the season, their starting RB is out for gods knows when, and they’re starting QB only has broken ribs. Its only the 4th week of games and they are tanking it the Cowboys on the other hand are flourishing, just getting off defeating the Bears the sky is the limits for the boys' whom don't seem to be missing Terry Glenn.

Raiders 21 over Dolphins 13

Lamont Jordon is have the best season of his career and may finish in the top 4 in rushing. If Culpepper returns to even half of his old form the Raiders should handle the Dolphins with ease.


49ers 17 over Seahawks 10

*UPSET SPECIAL* you know it, I will be willing to roll the dice for the niners all year against NFC opponents. Alexander is hurt again so it will depend on how Hasselback throws it. All Alex Smith has to do is give it to Gore and maybe throw a couple 5 yard passes.

Steelers 28 over Cardinals 20

I was compelled to put the Cardinals over the Steelers but I have to give the Steelers there do. Willie Parker is having a great season and the defense is on lockdown, Hines Ward is out which may hurt Roth' but the Steelers are a running team anyway.

Colts 30 over Broncos 10

Colts win hands down... Forget Blye' and Bailey... The Jaguars exploited the glaring weakness in the Broncos who have no quality wins. The Colts have too much mystic to loose this one.


Eagles 32 over Giants 26

Another Barn Burner, but will have the same result Eagles win and the Gaints loose.
There nothing like a game with no defense... except grant me one reprieve I think Trent Cole may have a 20-sack season.

Patriots 38 over Bengal’s 29

Brady + Moss + Welker + Stallworth > Bungels Defense
Sorry if Derek Anderson can throw 5 TD passes why not Brady.




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