Dick Jauron Fired, Bills to ShanaDraft?

The Buffalo Bills fans finally got their wish. The Bills have let go of their incumbent coach Dick Jauron halfway through the 2009-2010 NFL Season. Yes, not even a full year after acquiring Terrell Owens and drafting a slew of linebackers and defensive backs the Bills have decided to part ways with Mr. Jauron.

Terrell Owens tweeted "its a good day in Buffalo" shortly after the incident but later went on to say he was talking about something else. Is it ever going to be a great day for those hands ever again TO? Just sayin...

Back to the subject, the Bills have decided for goodness knows what reason to talk to Mike Shannahan first of all coaches. I personally think that Coach Harbaugh from Stanford would be a great infusion of energy into a franchise that needs it badly. Not a old Stalwart like Shanahan.

Some of you know I am a die hard Bronco fan. I had to endure a decade of Mike Shanahan's mediocre teams and draft ineptness. I'll give him credit. He struck gold once in 2006 with Brandon Marshall, Jay Cutler, and Elvis Dumervil. But that doesnt make up for the shudders that still run in my body when I envision the commissioner announcing the names of Marcus Nash, Ashley Lelie, George Foster, and Jarvis Bleeping Moss. Yes. Bleeping is his middle name.

I wouldn't wish a Mike Shannahan draft on my worst enemy. Bills fans get ready for strong-armed Quarterbacks and babying them when they throw redzone interceptions, drafting first day receivers like they are going out of style , stocking tomato cans on the defensive line, and plugging undrafted free agents at running back praying that they somehow find the spirit of Terrell Davis. Be careful what you wish for Buffalo, be very careful.

Matt Jones Is a Cokehead

It saddens me to say this because I like many other fans thought that the former SEC QB was a athletic freak and could blossom to something special in the NFL. However after getting caught cutting up coke with a credit card by the Police in his hometown it looks like Jones will be joining Cedric Benson among other former first rounders in the unemployment line.

Matt Jones coming soon to an Arena League team near you!

Cedric Benson May Be an Idiot

Idiot or not, Cedric Benson is in hot water right now. Not only does he catch a boating DUI days after the NFL Draft (seriously, who gets those?) he is now fighting the charges. Allegedly Benson was drunk and resisted arrest while operating a boat but he says the police falsely accused him and used excessive force.

I think that Benson has even worse problems on the field where he has proven himself to be a draft bust in the last few years since being drafted #4 overall in 2005. The Bears just grabbed Matt Forte' in the second round and it looks like they aren't playing around when it comes to rebuilding that offense around Kyle Orton and crew. Can Benson get his act together on and off the field? We will find out.

David Carr is Officially the Biggest Bust Ever

The former #1 overall pick will be looking for his third team in as many years after getting cut by Carolina Wednesday. Sad. Sad. But not sadder than David's pocket presence and reaction times.

Open Letter To Eli Manning

Dear Mr. Manning,

I know it has come to your attention that less than one year ago I posted on this very blog that you were in fact a draft bust. Well Eli, I stand corrected. I made that post prematurely.

Just a few months ago it looked like your boyish lack of confidence playing under the 'bright lights in the big city' would get the best of you. It wasn't only me either. The papers, the analysts, opposing teams and players said you'd never be as good as your brother or dad. We thought the Giants traded too much for you. We thought that your touchdown to interception ratio wasn't good enough. We thought you weren't loud enough. We thought you weren't good enough.

We thought your coach cemented a flight out of town for the two of you when you dared to play 60 minutes against the New England Die-Nasty. You could have won that game, but you reverted back to your usual self and let the clock run too low. You also lost a lineman in that game. It looked hopeless after that seemingly worthless effort on the way to Tampa.

Then something happened.

You stepped into the Matrix. With Ahmad Bradshaw as your Neo, you went on arguably the hottest playoff streak of any quarterback since Tom Brady. You destroyed Tampa. You shocked Dallas.

You made Terrell Owens, yes that Terrell Owens, cry.

You went into Brett Farve's backyard and emerged with another W.

Then you took down the Die Nasty.

You made Bill Belichick slither back to his hole, empty handed.

When you emerged from what looked like a broken play and hit David Tyree with what will forever be known as "the catch" my stomach dropped. I realized my favorite receiver Randy Moss wouldn't be getting a ring that year. I realized history was going to be made. Just not the history I expected.

Eli you are not a draft bust. You matched your brother in less than a year of his Superbowl win. You did something your father never did. Something Dan Marino never did.

You became a champion.

Is it too late to apologize?

Sincerely,
D. Wash
http://nfl-draft-notebook.blogspot.com

Spectacular Draft Busts- Thursday: Troy Williamson

Today's bust is Super Street Fighter II "Turbo" Troy Williamson.

His Qualifications

Troy was drafted by the Vikings 7th overall in 2005 out of South Carolina. Heralded for his elite speed, Troy was claimed to be Randy Moss' replacement in Minnesota. Last year Troy tied me and Roddy White in touchdown receptions. Awesome.

Alternate Options

If the Vikings needed a reciever that badly they could have reached for Matt Jones, who was selected 21st overall out of Arkansas. And he played Quarterback in college! Matt scored 5 td's his rookie year, and 4 last.

This week is starting to look like the wide reciever hall of shame. Someone call Jerry Rice and tell him to stop dancing, there are teams out there that can still use him.

Spectacular Draft Busts- Wednesday: Eli Manning

Today's Spectacular bust is Peyton's little brother, good ol' Eli Manning.

His Qualifications

Eli Manning was picked with the first overall pick in 2004, by the San Diego Chargers. He made a public spectacle about how badly he didnt want to be a Charger, and was later traded to the Giants for (a) Philip Rivers, and (b) The draft pick that became Shawne Merriman. In his career with the Giants thus far he has thrown 54 touchdowns with 44 ints which doesnt neseciarily make him a bust if it weren't for his boyish lack of confidence and the fact that he was traded for Philip Rivers AND Shawne Merriman! Oh man, the Giants got jipped!

Alternate Options

The Giants would have been better off selecting Ben Roethlisberger, who was available at 11 or they should have just stuck with Rivers.

Eli isn't that bad of a bust, but he is a spectacular one, and that is what this week is all about.

Spectacular Draft Busts- Tuesday: Mike Williams

Today's bust is a guy that only strengthens my "No First Round Tackles" policy even more. The jovial, spectacular bust out of Texas. Don't worry, I didnt forget about the reciever either, but the jury is still out on him. The tackle just plain sucks.

His Qualifications

Mike was supposed to be another one of those "draft him and start him for 15 years" type of no look tackles when he came out of Texas in 2002. The Buffalo Bills unfortunately got suckered in and selected him 4th overall!!! Mike has been a walking IR case so far in his career and is now on his second team in the NFL.

Alternate Options

The 2002 Draft Class was a pretty good one for bust picks, and also produced mega busts Joey Harrington and David Carr in those top 4 picks along with Mike Williams. As far as options at tackle go, the Bills would have been better off selecting Levi Jones, who was selected at 10 by the Bengals.

There were more great bust candidates in this draft such as Ashley Lelie, William Green, and Ryan Sims. Looking back, the 2002 Draft may have been the worst in history.

Spectacular Draft Busts- Monday: Roddy White

In my new series, this week I will chronicle guys who I've deemed Spectacular NFL Draft Busts. Today's bust is Rowdy Roddy White.

His Qualifications

Roddy was picked with the 27th overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, after finishing up a fine college career at UAB in the months leading up to the draft. White wowed the scouts with his 4.4 40 time and impressive hands in positional drills.

Roddy has yet to do squat in his NFL career, and has the Atlanta Falcons still looking for a #1 reciever since drafting him. Last year he recorded 30 receptions for 500 yards, and tied me in touchdown receptions (none, nada, zip, zilch, zero!). But I guess it's all Vick's fault!

Alternate Options

The Falcons would have been much better off had they selected Reggie Brown, who was picked just a few picks later at 35th over all. Reggie scored 8 touchdowns last season, Im sure they wish they'd kept him in Georgia.

I have a slight feeling he isn't the last reciever we'll see on Spectacular Bust Week.