Who Will Go #1?

Here's what I think will happen.

If the RAMS get the first pick: I see them taking Jake Long. Orlando Pace isn't getting any younger and you might as well develop another tackle with Alex Barron sooner rather than later. They don't need a RB so McFadden wouldn't make sense, but I wouldn't rule out them taking a top QB if the organization decides to move on from Bulger.

If the DOLPHINS get the first pick: I see them taking the top QB available, which I project to be Andre Woodson or Matt Ryan. There is one rule in the NFL Draft: If you don't have a franchise QB, you must take one.

If the FALCONS get the first pick: I see them taking Brian Brohm. I don't have Brohm as my #1 QB, but his ties to Petrino justifies the pick. They and quietly phase out the Harrington era and try their chances with their new franchise QB.

Random Thoughts: October 20th

Does anyone want to be #1?

Ohio State is playing a one game season.

UCLA sonned Cal.

Mallet sucks. Michigan might as well play Henne even if he's hurt.

Matt Ryan is overrated. The best QB is Andre Woodson.

Michigan is a better team than they get credit for. Mike Hart for Heisman.

Skip Holtz is the most underrated coach in D1.

Florida really isn't that good.

I wanted to see a small school in the National title game but Rutgers wasn't having it.

I thought Sam Keller was the second coming in Nebraska. You can try all you want, but Eric

Crouch or Scott Frost isn't walking through that door.

Mike Crabtree is secretly one of the best recievers in the Nation.

USC is a good team still. I'd love to see them destroy OSU for the title.

Why does ESPN have a woodie for Matt Ryan all of a sudden?

Heisman Hopefuls:
Mike Hart- 1078 yards, 12 tds
Andre Woodson- 2,200 yards, 26 tds
Tim Tebow- 1,711 yards 17 td passing, 578 yards 10 tds rushing
Matt Ryan... I guess. 2,184 yards 17 tds

It's never to early to MOCK UP

2008 NFL Mock Draft

1. Miami Dolphins

BRIAN BROHM QB LOUISVILLE

To make up for passing on Brady Quinn, the Dolphins take this Heisman Candidate, Cannon-Armed QB… but fans want Jake Long, this year!!! Another disappointing 1^st round for Fins fans.

2. Buffalo Bills

JAKE LONG OT MICHIGAN

Making Mike Hart look so good has paid off… now Long gets to block for a truly elite RB in Buffalo. Fantasy gurus are drooling.

3. St. Louis Rams

GLENN DORSEY DT LSU

Adam Carriker is NOT A DEFENSIVE TACKLE!!! Whew! Now that’s out of the way… look for the Rams to regain top form with Carriker and Dorsey anchoring that D-Line for years.

4. New Orleans Saints

DARREN MCFADDEN RB ARKANSAS

Yes… you read it right! Deuce McAlister is on his way out… To Tampa Bay, is my guess, but regardless... Reggie Bush and Darren McFadden easily make up the most potentially explosive backfield known to fan.

5. Atlanta Falcons

KENNY PHILLIPS S MIAMI

The Falcons, systematically, sure up their defensive backs, with this pick. Whether or not DeAngelo Hall stops crying and stays with the team is unknown, but Phillips is the best DB in this draft and worthy of this pick.

6. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland)

CALAIS CAMPBELL DE MIAMI

The Cowboys defense gets THAT much scarier. Campbell will ensure that opposing quarterbacks don’t have time to expose the Cowboys lackluster pass coverage.

7. New York Jets

CHRIS LONG DE VIRGINIA

He’s the perfect DE for the 3-4 that the Jets run. Being Howie’s son helps.

8. Minnesota Vikings

ANDRE WOODSON QB KENTUCKY

I know. I know. I know. They gave up extra picks to get Tavaris Jackson, but Tavaris Jackson only gives up picks to defenses! Andre Woodson rarely turns the ball over, is tall, is strong and has a strong and accurate arm. His only knocks are his mechanics. They spoke ill of Vince Young’s mechanics…

9. Kansas City Chiefs

DESEAN JACKSON WR CALIFORNIA

He’ll be the perfect compliment to Dwayne Bowe. Brodie Croyle will be buying a lot of dinners for these guys, for years to come.

10. Cincinnati Bengals

DAN CONNOR LB PENN STATE

Have you seen the depth chart of the Bengals’ linebackers?

11. Oakland Raiders

SAM BAKER OT USC

Okay, JaMarcus. Your “contract holdout”, to give the Raiders time to get you some pass protection, worked!!!

12. Philadelphia Eagles

MALCOLM JENKINS CB OHIO STATE

The Eagles can go anywhere on draft day, but they chose to add a possible future Pro Bowl caliber CB to their roster.

13. Detroit Lions

TYSON JACKSON DE LSU

Wait…DE? TYSON?!?!! DAMN! Mike Martz thought this was DESEAN Jackson…

14. New England Patriots (from San Francisco)

KEITH RIVERS LB USC

Junior Seau was on Tecmo Bowl for NES… Time to get younger!!!

15. Chicago Bears

QUENTIN GROVES DE/LB AUBURN

Lance Briggs will get a lot of money from some other team… may as well get a cheaper replacement to accumulate the tackles Urlacher makes possible.

16. Carolina Panthers

JAMES LAURINAITIS ILB OHIO STATE

How long can they depend on Dan Morgan to NOT be concussed?

17. Denver Broncos

REGGIE SMITH DB OKLAHOMA

The Broncos really could use some help at linebacker but no one is worthy, at this pick. They take a very versatile defensive back. He can finally cover the passes their current safeties can’t, and he can step in at CB, when needed.

18. Arizona Cardinals

DERRICK HARVEY DE/LB FLORIDA

He’ll be asked to be a 3-4 LB, as he’s not a very heavy DE. If putting pressure on the QB is what they need… Harvey will not disappoint.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEDRICK ELLIS DT USC

He’ll look to sure up the D-Line in the Tampa 2. If Chris Hovan is your best DT… it’s time for an upgrade.

20. Houston Texans

GOSDER CHERILUS OT BOSTON COLLEGE

The Texans quietly get a great T prospect that can start immediately.

21. Washington Redskins

ADARIUS BOWMAN WR OKLAHOMA STATE

The days of Brandon Lloyd are sure to be over after 2007-2008… The Skins search for the perfect prospect compliment to Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El.

22. Seattle Seahawks

JONATHAN STEWART RB OREGON

No one wants to say it, but… Shaun Alexander’s best days are behind him. It’s time to slowly allow Alexander to accept reality, as his carries begin to be shared with this amazing prospect out of Oregon.

23. San Diego Chargers

FRANK OKAM DT TEXAS

When Jamaal Williams went down FOR A FEW SNAPS this season… the Chargers run defense was quickly exposed. It’s time to get a fresh body in the rotation.

24. New York Giants

ALI HIGHSMITH LB LSU

A premier playmaker… and the Giants could use that at their LB position. They landed on a gold mine with Aaron Ross, last draft, and hope to do the same this year. Highsmith will allow Kiwanuka to put his hand back in the dirt, as a DE, and Strahan to do… whatever he does… for another team.

25. Baltimore Ravens

ANTOINE CASON CB ARIZONA

Let me let you in on a secret… CB’s with the last name Rolle are overrated!!! Thank Braylon Edwards for making this decision so easy for the Ravens FO.

26. Tennessee Titans

LIMAS SWEED WR TEXAS

Thanks to a wrist injury that sidelined him his senior season, how he tests during workouts and the Combine will determine his worth, but Vince Young’s importance to the organization, mixed with Brandon Jones being the team’s best receiver, will land Limas back with his former college QB.

27. Green Bay Packers

MIKE JENKINS CB SOUTH FLORIDA

Charles Woodson and Al Harris do a great job for Green Bay’s excellent defense, but they need some depth at this position. Jenkins will be a gem. Mark my words!!!

28. Jacksonville Jaguars

TOMMY BLAKE DE/LB T.C.U.

He’s a nasty, disruptive player that will bring some BOOM BAP(!) back to this defense.

29. Pittsburgh Steelers

VINCE HALL LB VIRGINA TECH

The Steelers have few weaknesses but their LB depth just got a lot better. The QB of Virginia Tech’s stout defense will add a lot to Pittsburgh’s current D.

30. Dallas Cowboys

STEVE SLATON RB WEST VIRGINIA

Much like Marion Barber III, Steve Slaton is a game-breaker. I’d be surprised to see Julius Jones wearing a Cowboys jersey next year. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him wearing a Patriots jersey, but that’s another story. Slaton and Barber are threats to the end zone each time they touch a football.

31. San Francisco 49’ERs (From Indianapolis)

JONATHAN HEFNEY S TENNESSEE

He’s not as stout, but Hefney has a lot of Bob Sander’s tenacity, play-diagnosing ability and relentlessness. A receiver would be wise at this spot, but they seem committed to running the ball. Do they not believe in Alex Smith?

32. (Forfeit of the New England Patriots)

Chris Johnson Breaks Out

ECU Senior running back Chris Johnson scored on a 70 yard swing pass and a 90 yard kick return as he led the Pirates to a 52-38 routing of Central Florida on Saturday. With his school record 326 all purpose yards in the game only one question remains, is he ready for the next level? Chris' 4.2 speed is going to get him seriously looked at but with the NFL Draft getting deeper and deeper each year can his speed alone carry him to a professional training camp?

Tim Tebow Sprints Ahead In Heisman Race

Florida Quarterback Tim Tebow rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns, and threw for 260 and two touchdowns today.

Season Stats:
65/96 (68.4 Comp%)
1096 Yards
10 Passing TDs

356 Rushing Yards
7 Rushing TD's

Chad Henne, Dennis Dixon QB News

Michigan Wolverines Quarterback Chad Henne seems to be the first big name to slip down the draft boards this year. With Michigan facing a 0-3 start after losing to Appalachian State and Oregon, it has been announced that Henne won't start the next game for the Wolverines. Henne definately has fallen from a surefire first rounder into a possible 2nd or even third. Especially with the insane stats Colt Brennan spews out and...



...Dennis Dixon. Is he the poor man's Vince Young? After watching the awesome display he put on against Michigan I can't help but think so. To those that didn't see the fake statue or liberty, here it is:

DeSean Jackson's Punt Return

In case you missed it, California Bears WR DeSean Jackson had an amazing punt return against Tennessee on Saturday. Here it is in all it's glory:



The Heisman Watch is on for DeSean Jackson!

Top Quarterbacks in 07

Here are a few of the Quarterbacks to watch for in the 2007 NFL Draft.



1. Andre Woodson, Kentucky
Can Woodson be this year's Jay Cutler? The stats say so, but he has to continue his upswing on the field to go high on draft day.

2. Josh David Booty, USC
Can USC's leader fall in the footsteps of Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart? I don't believe Booty is nearly as good as the former USC QB's but he can easily lead his loaded squad to a title this year.

3. Colt Brennan, Hawaii
Can Colt continue to put up monster stats against the WAC? Of course. Can he do it in the NFL? Time will tell.

4. Brian Brohm, Louisville
Can Brian bring the Heisman to Louisville?

5. Colt McCoy, Texas
Can Colt make the next step towards being Texas' next great QB? I'd say yes after his spectacular freshman season.

6. Dennis Dixon, Oregon
Can Dennis Dixon be this year's Troy Smith?

7. Matt Ryan, Boston College
Matt Ryan is everyone's quiet favorite. Let's see if what he can do in the ACC.

8. Pat White, West Virgina
Pat White comes back to a loaded WVU offense. Can he prove that he can also throw the ball? We'll see.

9. Chad Henne, Michigan
Henne and Mike Hart guarantee a national title this year. Let's see if they deliver.

10. Matt Flynn, LSU
Will Flynn get LSU to another national title?

Vick Dog Fighting Case Ends

It has been announced today that Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal dog fighting and conspiracy charges. It is unclear what sort of jail time he will get but most likely it will be between 12 and 36 months in jail.

How will this effect a possible comeback?

Well, Vick will first serve the year or year and a half in jail and then he's technically a free man. Right? No. The NFL will most likely also suspend Vick and NOT let his suspension run co-current with his prison time.

Therefore, the soonest we will see Vick back on the field will be the 2010 season. Vick will be 30 years old, and fighting to gain his skills and reputation back. So sad, so sad.

August 2nd Mock!

1. Oakland Raiders- Darren McFadden RB ARK

2. Detroit Lions- Brian Brohm QB LOU

3. Minnesota Vikings-Calais Campbell DE MIA (Fla)

4. Dallas Cowboys (Via Cleveland Browns)- Jake Long OT MICH

5. Arizona Cardinals- Kenny Phillips S MIA (Fla)

6. Atlanta Falcons- Colt Brennan QB HAWAII

7. Houston Texans- Mike Hart RB MICH

8. San Francisco 49ers- Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

9. Miami Dolphins- Antoine Cason CB ARZ

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DeSean Jackson WR CAL

11. Tennessee Titans- Limas Sweed WR TEX

12. Buffalo Bills- Mario Manningham WR MICH

13. St. Louis Rams- Frank Okam DT TEX

14. Kansas City Chiefs- Justin King CB PENN STATE

15. Pittsburgh Steelers- James Laurinitis LB OHIO STATE

16. Green Bay Packers- Dwight Lowery CB SAN JOSE

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Chad Henne QB MICH

18. Cincinnati Bengals- Derrick Harvey DE/OLB FLA

19. Carolina Panthers- Sedrick Ellis DT USC

20. New York Giants- Rey Manualuga LB USC

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Malcolm Jenkins CB OHIO STATE

22. Seattle Seahawks- Barry Richardson OT CLEMSON

23. New York Jets- Tyson Jackson DE LSU

24. Dallas Cowboys- Adarius Bowman WR OKLAHOMA STATE

25. Washington Redskins- Chris Long DE UVA

26. San Diego Chargers- Brandon Flowers CB VaTech

27. New Orleans Saints- Quentin Groves DE/OLB AUBURN

28. Indianapolis Colts- Vince Hall LB VaTech

29. Denver Broncos- Dan Connor LB PENN STATE

30. Chicago Bears- Tom Zbikowski S NOTRE DAME

31. Baltimore Ravens- Xavier Adibi LB VaTech

32. New England Patriots- Jonathan Hefney S TENN