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I'd like to see the Pats grab Laurinitis at #7 if they decide to keep the pick. More likely though is that they trade down, and if they do I'd like to see them grab a CB: Cason from Arizona or one of the Jenkins (tOSU's or South Florida's). I haven't seen a lot of the other LB's aside from Laurinitis, Highsmith from LSU, and Hall from V-Tech, who are some of the other big name LBs in this draft? |
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01-02-2008, 10:07 PM | #52 | |
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I don't know where the Bears will go in the draft. It depends on what they do at the quarterback spot. I think they made a dumb move last year by trading away Jones. |
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01-03-2008, 12:26 AM | #53 |
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01-03-2008, 12:36 AM | #54 | |
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I don't think trading Jones was necessarily dumb, I think what they did with the draft pick they got from the Jets was dumb. Jones wouldn't have done any better than Benson did behind that O-Line this year. Angelo was an idiot for relying on an O-Line with 4 starters in their 30s to remain strong. |
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01-03-2008, 08:50 AM | #55 | |
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They were dumb to draft Benson in the first place, after Jones had already proven he could carry the load. Besides, nowadays we've seen that if you put up a good enough O-Line, you can put Coffee Warlord at tailback and still get 100 yards/game. I'd like to see the Bears go all-out and try to get Donovan McNabb instead of getting a QB in the 1st round. The team's more in the position of being ready aside from the QB. The receiving corps isn't bad, Adrian Peterson's a good back, and the defense started showing some signs of life (provided they just replace Archuleta). Stick a good QB in there and they're right back in the hunt, to my mind. |
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01-03-2008, 10:47 AM | #56 | |
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I agree with you in the drafting Benson. |
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01-04-2008, 11:10 PM | #57 |
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Davone Bess has hired an agent, so he's leaving. He was given a 2nd round grade from the NFL draft advisory board.
Ryan Grice-Mullins is considering leaving.
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01-05-2008, 10:59 AM | #58 |
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Two thoughts: The Rams better get a stud guy for the OL. Not only do they need depth, but there is no guarantee that Pace comes back fully from his injury.
Second, I thought Mendenhall was a sophomore. I would definitely stick around another year if I was him. |
01-05-2008, 05:22 PM | #59 | |
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01-05-2008, 05:32 PM | #60 | |
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01-05-2008, 06:05 PM | #61 |
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Looks like Mendenhall is coming out.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/7641446?MSNHPHMA I didn't get a chance to watch the Rose Bowl or much of Illinois this year. What kind of back is he? |
01-05-2008, 06:50 PM | #62 | |
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Thank god he is leaving. I'd compare him to a McFadden type back, but less hype. He had a great game against USC, 17 car for 155 yds and 5 rec for 59 yds. |
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01-05-2008, 07:00 PM | #63 |
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Zook, though, said he needed to come back because he was a poor blocker. Wonder how much that will effect him.
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01-05-2008, 07:04 PM | #64 | |
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Thats Zook trying to make an excuse to get him to come back. Just about every back coming out of college is a poor blocker because its rare for college teams to use their top back as a blocker. It won't affect his draft position at all, the only thing it would affect is how he's used as a rookie. |
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01-05-2008, 07:14 PM | #65 |
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Adrian Peterson needs work as a blocker and obviously did great in his first year. It really wouldn't surprise me if Mendenhall followed him as the Offensive ROY.
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01-08-2008, 11:00 PM | #66 | |
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RGM is leaving as he has signed with an agent. He reportedly received a 4th round grade. LB Adam Leonard has decided to stay in school. I was expecting him to leave so that's a nice surprise.
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02-03-2008, 04:24 PM | #67 |
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Wasn't sure where to put this, didn't think it really merited it's own thread.
Saw a little blurb on ESPN News that the Raves are very interested in Donovan McNabb. Wasn't a big story, just a 1 line item in the "News Wired" segment. I believe it was reported by Mort, but not certain. They said the move would have to include Baltimore's #8 overall pick.
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02-09-2008, 09:26 AM | #68 |
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Franchise tag # for this year
Franchise tag salaries for 2008 by position: Position | Millions Quarterback $10.73 Cornerback $9.465 Defensive end $8.879 Linebacker $8.065 Wide receiver $7.848 Offensive line $7.455 Defensive tackle $6.363 Running back $6.538 Tight end $4.522 Safety $4.396 Kicker/punter $2.514 Thus far the Eagles have franchised TE LJ Smith, but that's about it. |
02-09-2008, 10:00 AM | #69 |
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Here are some rumored franchise tag applicants.
(from thejetsblog.com) Confirmed L.J. Smith - TE, Eagles [AP Newswire] Rumored Randy Moss — WR - Patriots [Sun Chronicle] Albert Haynesworth — DT - Titans [ESPN.com] Terrell Suggs — OLB - Ravens [Rotoworld via NFLN] Nnamdi Asomugha — CB - Raiders [RealFootball365 via NFLN] Karlos Dansby — LB - Cardinals [East Valley Tribune] Jordan Gross — OT - Panthers [HeraldOnline] Jared Allen — DE - Chiefs [Sporting News] Dallas Clark — TE - Colts [Colts.com] Rumored but Unlikely Bernard Berrian — WR - Bears [Rotoworld via NFLN] Flozell Adams — LT - Cowboys [Dallas Morning News] Last edited by JetsIn06 : 02-09-2008 at 10:00 AM. |
02-09-2008, 10:14 AM | #70 |
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I hold out some hope that the Steelers will decide to franchise G Alan Faneca, but that seems unlikely.
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02-09-2008, 11:17 AM | #71 |
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Yeah, I'm not reading good things with Faneca. Just pay him already.
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02-09-2008, 12:20 PM | #72 | |
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It really will depend on who drafts him but I also wouldnt be surprised. I would say AP has that once every 10 year talent however and dont expect any back close to his talent in this draft. |
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02-09-2008, 12:31 PM | #73 |
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Mike Mayock's draft rankings...
Mendenhall ahead of McFadden... http://www.nfl.com/draft/story;jsess...o&confirm=true |
02-09-2008, 12:33 PM | #74 | |
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Also, Sedrick Ellis ahead of Glenn Dorsey, and Chad Henne the #2 QB. I would say his opinions are at odds with the mainstream. |
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02-09-2008, 12:53 PM | #75 | |
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Kiper agrees with Ellis over Dorsey (last I checked), and Todd McShay has Ellis as his fastest rising player in the whole draft. Dorsey is bigger and wider and will probably be the better run defender at the NFL level, but Ellis is faster and almost as strong and will be a dominant pass rusher from the 3 technique. Depends what you are looking for I guess. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. |
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02-09-2008, 01:34 PM | #76 | |
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I'm not arguing the merits of one player or another. I just don't think it means a lot if one guy with a bunch of eccentric rankings has Mendenhall ahead of McFadden. |
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02-09-2008, 01:57 PM | #77 | |
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I've read a couple comments from NFL scouts on concerns over McFadden's vision and they like both Felix Jones and Mendenhall over McFadden. So I don't think its out of the realm of possibility to see McFadden slipping a bit as teams start breaking down his film. His ranking of Andre Woodson 5th is also in line with what I've read. Woodson was so bad at the All Star game he played in that he's almost assured to have dropped out of the 1st round and if he's just as bad at his pro day the scouts I read that commented say he may drop out of the first day entirely. |
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02-09-2008, 02:20 PM | #78 | |
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There's always a lot of hyperbole after all-star games and combines. |
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02-09-2008, 02:21 PM | #79 | |
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I'm pretty sure that I've heard he really wants to head to Arizona, but I've also heard the Jets will be very interested. Hoping the Jets give him some good money to fix their terrible offensive line. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 02-09-2008 at 02:22 PM. |
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02-09-2008, 04:26 PM | #81 |
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Who are the top "realistic" free agents? (That opens March 1st, correct?)
Any salary cap links? |
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All of the steelers coaches are in AZ now, so it makes perfect sense.
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02-09-2008, 08:55 PM | #83 |
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There's no way Woodson should fall out of the first 3 rounds. I think technically "first day" is rds 1 and 2 this year. But Woodson in the 3rd is an educated gamble for probably 75% of the NFL franchises, at that round he's worth it as a developmental talent alone. Pull the FOF move, develop him and trade him for a couple 2's in a few years.
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02-09-2008, 09:18 PM | #84 |
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Some of the better UFA's at first glance
RB Michael Turner WR Bernard Berrian WR Terrance Copper WR D.J. Hackett WR Bryant Johnson WR Randy Moss WR Ernest Wilford OG Jacob Bell OG Alan Faneca OT Flozell Adams OT Stacy Andrews DL Jared Allen DL Albert Haynesworth DL Tommy Kelly DL Justin Smith DL Randy Starks DL Terrell Suggs LB Boss Bailey LB Lance Briggs LB Karlos Dansby LB Calvin Pace CB Asante Samuel SS Yeremiah Bell FS Madieu Williams Here's a list I stole from another forum of some of the better unrestricted free agents. If you open up the spoiler button it will show the whole list.
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02-12-2008, 11:39 AM | #85 | |
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Shorty's going to have to buy a new jersey.......
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02-12-2008, 11:40 AM | #86 |
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Jim Zorn: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
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02-12-2008, 11:43 AM | #87 |
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No way that trade happens without it being multiple first round picks. The cap hit the Bengals would take means they would have to be ridiculously overpaid to get rid of Ocho Cinco.
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02-12-2008, 11:47 AM | #88 | |
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8 million in dead money approx
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02-12-2008, 11:50 AM | #89 | |
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multiple #1's....lofl Maybe like a first and third max. 2008 Cap difference between trading him, and keeping him is only a difference of 2.5m. Bengals are a bunch of cheap bitches at the top of the organization, so it's possible they will pursue a standoff. They should have had balls and never re-did Chad's contract in the first place, that was a stupid move. |
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02-12-2008, 01:22 PM | #90 |
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I don't think he's worth that much, but the organization shouldn't lose their most dangerous receiver and take an eight mil cap hit without a ridiculous offer.
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The Bengals are usually so far under the cap, what's another $8 million?
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Let's see....
bengals franchise Andrews. Zach Thomas gets offer from Patriots, still hasn't signed anywhere. This should make Suburban Rhythmn smile Quote:
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02-19-2008, 12:35 PM | #93 |
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02-19-2008, 12:39 PM | #94 |
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Bears news:
DE Alex Brown signs a 2-year extension WR Muhsin Muhammad and OT Fred Miller were released. DT Darwin Walker's option was declined, making him a free agent. Also, all 3 Bears' LB's (Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher and Hunter Hillenmeyer) tallied 100+ tackles, first time that's happened, for the Bears, since 1986 (Mike Singletary, Wilber Marshall, and Otis Wilson). Last edited by rjolley : 02-19-2008 at 12:43 PM. |
02-19-2008, 12:40 PM | #95 |
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No, they are rarely seen much on the field.
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Obviously the Dolphins had more talent than I thought. Pats are also talking to Marty Booker.
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02-19-2008, 12:59 PM | #97 |
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02-19-2008, 02:39 PM | #98 |
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Well I see the WR position is once again loaded with talent. I guess the Vikings will have to go sign Moss. Very weak FA class IMO. Id love to see them bring in former gopher Ben Utecht as well.
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Seems like Jerry Angelo is trying to shake things up. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/footb...bear19.article Last edited by Galaxy : 02-19-2008 at 02:51 PM. |
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Glad they came to their senses and decided to try and resign Briggs. I was hoping they'd let Grossman go and worry about a RB and improving the OL. As '06 proved, a solid D + a solid running game = a trip to the superbowl.
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