BREAKING NEWS: Charlie Weis Fired!

Notre Dame finally released Charlie Weis after this weekend's loss vs. Stanford. Charlie should have no problem bouncing back in a NFL job (return to New England)? The short list for candidates to replace him are Urban Meyer (we don't believe you), and Mike Shanahan.

News and Notes

Brace Yourself for Tim Tebow Worship | The Big Lead
Will Gators QB Tim Tebow Be Successful In The NFL?
Jimmy Clausen declines comment on weekend incident
Ndamukong Suh A Finalist For the Lott Trophy
Passing On The Game: One Game Evaluation Of Ndamukong Suh
How Sam Bradford Goes To Buffalo - Buffalo Bills Forums
Sam Bradford Will Be A Redskin?? - Hogs Haven
Jonathan Dwyer finishing up strong - College Fantasy Football Insider

Worst Mock Draft Ever

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10.) Denver Broncos *From Chicago*: Tim Tebow QB Florida ( I know, I know.....what am I thinking? I think over the past month we've discovered that Kyle Orton is not the long term solution, he's just not. That said, I think he'll be resigned and then Denver will draft Tebow to sit and learn the offense a bit before grabbing the reigns. Tebow is a winner, plain and simple, he makes everyone around him better, he is the definition of "clutch", and what he plays at Florida is SOMEWHAT similar to what Denver runs offensively, lots of plays from shotgun, quick reads, and fast throws. Tebow would also add an element of mobility to the QB position, something Denver lacks immensely right now. I could be way off with this, but I really think McDaniels may want Tebow.)

Is he smoking something?

Clausen Enters the Draft

Seems as if the writing is on the wall for Charlie Weis and crew after the conclusion of this season. QB Jimmy Clausen has already announced his decision to enter the NFL Draft. How long until Golden Tate does the same?

First 09 Mock!

Check out my first 2009 NFL Draft Mock!

1. Tampa Bay (1-8) - NDAMUKONG SUH, DT NEBRASKA
2. Detroit (1-8) - GERALD MCCOY, DT, OKLAHOMA
3. St. Louis (1-8) - JAKE LOCKER, QB, WASHINGTON
4. Cleveland (1-8) - JIMMY CLAUSEN, QB, NOTRE DAME
5. Kansas City (2-7) - RUSSELL OKUNG, OT, OKLAHOMA STATE
6. Oakland (2-7) - TAYLOR MAYS, S, SOUTHERN CAL
7. Washington (3-6) - ERIC BERRY, DB, TENNESSEE
8. Buffalo (3-6) - TRENT WILLIAMS, OT, OKLAHOMA
9. Seattle (3-6) - C.J. SPILLER, RB, CLEMSON
10. Tennessee (3-6) - ROLANDO MCCLAIN, LB, ALABAMA
11. Denver - from Chicago (4-5) - COLT MCCOY, QB, TEXAS
12. New York Jets (4-5) - TERRENCE CODY, DT, ALABAMA
13. San Francisco - from Carolina (4-5) - SERGIO KINDLE, OLB, TEXAS
14. San Francisco (4-5) - COREY WOOTTON, DE, NORTHWESTERN
15. Miami (4-5) - DEZ BRYANT, WR, OKLAHOMA STATE
16. Green Bay (5-4) - JOE HADEN, CB, FLORIDA
17. Jacksonville (5-4) - TIM TEBOW, QB, FLORIDA
18. Philadelphia (5-4) – TRAVIS LEWIS, LB OKLAHOMA
19. Houston (5-4) - MARVIN AUSTIN, DT, NORTH CAROLINA
20. Baltimore (5-4) - ARRELIOUS BENN, WR, ILLINOIS
21. New York Giants* (5-4) - GREG HARDY, DE, OLE MISS
22. Atlanta* (5-4) - PATRICK ROBINSON, CB, FLORIDA STATE
23. San Diego* (6-3) - JONATHAN DWYER, RB, GEORGIA TECH
24. New England* (6-3) - BRANDON SPIKES, ILB, FLORIDA
25. Dallas* (6-3) - BRANDON LAFELL, WR, LOUISIANA STATE
26. Pittsburgh* (6-3) - JAHVID BEST, RB, CALIFORNIA
27. Seattle - from Denver* (6-3) - SAM BRADFORD, QB, OKLAHOMA
28. Arizona* (6-3) - JERMAINE GRESHAM, TE, OKLAHOMA
29. Cincinnati* (7-2) - ARTHUR JONES, DT, SYRACUSE
30. Minnesota* (8-1) – TONY PIKE, QB, CINCY
31. New Orleans* (9-0) - SEAN WEATHERSPOON, OLB, MISSOURI
32. Indianapolis* (9-0) – PERRISH COX, CB OKLAHOMA STATE

Current Draft Order

1. Tampa Bay (1-8)
2. Detroit (1-8)
3. St. Louis (1-8)
4. Cleveland (1-8)
5. Kansas City (2-7)
6. Oakland (2-7)
7. Washington (3-6)
8. Buffalo (3-6)
9. Seattle (3-6)
10. Tennessee (3-6)
11. Denver - from Chicago (4-5)
12. New York Jets (4-5)
13. San Francisco - from Carolina (4-5)
14. San Francisco (4-5)
15. Miami (4-5)
16. Green Bay (5-4)
17. Jacksonville (5-4)
18. Philadelphia (5-4)
19. Houston (5-4)
20. Baltimore (5-4)
21. New York Giants* (5-4)
22. Atlanta* (5-4)
23. San Diego* (6-3)
24. New England* (6-3)
25. Dallas* (6-3)
26. Pittsburgh* (6-3)
27. Seattle - from Denver* (6-3)
28. Arizona* (6-3)
29. Cincinnati* (7-2)
30. Minnesota* (8-1)
31. New Orleans* (9-0)
32. Indianapolis* (9-0)

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.

Keep Your Eye on Dwayne Harris

A player to keep your eye on is Dwayne Harris, ECU's WR/QB/Mr. Do It All. Remember two years ago I told everyone about Chris Johnson first. Dwayne Harris is no CJ, but he does have first round talent that will surely go under the radar because he plays in the C-USA. With the invention of the wildcat, this quarterback-turned-receiver has shown his many talents taking direct snaps at ECU and has scored on 4 runs this season already.

I'm going to say this now: Dwayne Harris will be a high second rounder at worst.

Scouting Report: Colt McCoy

Alright I'll throw my two cents in.

Full disclosure: I'm on the Sam Bradford bandwagon.

To me, Colt McCoy is not as much a system QB as he is a product of being in an offense that's been tailored fit to fit his best abilities (running, throwing shorter passes) and due to this he has produced monster stats. Let's not kid ourselves. Rushing wise he isn't Michael Vick, but his stats could lead you believe such is true (leading rusher on Texas over the last few seasons). He throws a tight spiral, has an adequate arm but not a strong NFL arm IMO. I think he could succeed with the right coach in the NFL, but any Quarterback that doesn't run a prostyle offense comes with that huge red flag. I don't think he could start right away in certain offenses, he'd get smacked too often and doesn't have the frame for that.

I know Bradford is comparable but in my opinion Bradford has a superior arm and is more accurate with it. He too doesn't do much under center, but I think with his arm and ability to read defenses he can succeed in the NFL right away like Mark Sanchez and Matt Ryan have. Bradford too is a thin guy but I believe he would have the smarts to throw the ball away, where Colt would attempt to run as he does in college, and we know the NFL is not a "spread them out and run" deal like college is for quarterbacks.

As of today, I wouldn't take Colt McCoy until the late 20's. Bradford top 10, Snead top 10, Tebow top 15 (reluctantly, I'm coming around on him maybe I'll go into detail in this post).

Sure, Bradford lost the national championship. Let's not forget he broke his hand in the previous game, weeks earlier... that's not an excuse but we will never know if it was all the way healed. And also as I've said before, there is like a freaking forcefield around Tim Tebow. That kid just can't lose football games.

Tim Tebow's NFL Chances

Tebow will get a shot at QB, and he will get drafted higher than a lot of you think. Why I think?

1. He will get to play in the senior bowl. This is KEY. NFL coaches will get him for that week, and they will ask him to play a pro offense. If he performs well, he will snag a 1st rounder tender as a QB IMO.

2. He just wins. You cant explain it. He is surrounded by great talent, but it seems like time and time again, when the rest of his team decides to take a crap on the field he comes ready and is the REASON they win. You can't deny this.

3. And finally, the fans. Whatever team he goes to will have to play him at QB for the fans, period. Tim Tebow backup TE/FB won't sell tickets. Tim Tebow QB of the future sells out season tickets. Hence this is why I am predicting he will be a Dallas Cowboy if the Jags don't end up selecting before them.

Let me end this by saying...Im no Tebow fan, by far. He is such an ugly style of QB but you cannot deny these facts. If he does well enough with the NFL coaches, some team desperate to sell tickets (I.E. Jacksonville in danger of losing the team, or Dallas with a billion seats AND standing room to sell) will justify taking him.