Grading the 2005 NFL draft
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There are a ton of clowns out there handing out draft grades this week for a draft in which no one has played yet. How can you grade the draft now? The closest we’ve ever seen to being able to grade a draft is to just go by position. You needed a [...]
Dunta Robinson burlglar sentenced
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Terrance Demond Johnson received 25 years in prison for aggravated robbery after he broke into Houston Texans CB Dunta Robinson’s house and stole jewelry last September. Did we mention that he and another suspect tied Robinson up with duct tape? The other suspect still hasn’t been caught.
Perhaps Mr. Johnson could provide community service [...]
Brett Favre, go away!
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This is past the point of annoying. Now, former teammate LeRoy Butler is going on TV telling people in Milwaukee that Brett wants to play. But, he doesn’t know if the Packers would take him back and that would mean him playing for another team.
Please, everyone, just stop. Stop saying [...]
Phil “Manfred Mann” Hughes
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Apparently, Yankee pitcher Phil Hughes gets blinded by the light. He claims that while he has excellent vision, he does experience blurriness during some night games at certain stadiums because of the lights. In other words: “It’s not my fault I suck.”
Hughes is only 21 so it isn’t panic time yet, but he [...]
Kiffin didn’t want McFadden?
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According to recently released RB Dominic Rhodes, Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want to draft a RB in the first round last weekend.
“We had like a stable full of running backs that are capable,” Rhodes told Sirius Satellite Radio Tuesday. “We went and drafted a guy that - he’s a great runner, don’t get [...]
Cardiac arrest for Sean Avery?
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
Wow, nothing funny about this. Thanks to Lindsey for tipping us off. Rangers bad boy Sean Avery was reportedly hospitalized early this morning with a lacerated spleen. Not the case. Now, it is being reported that Avery was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest. Avery was unconscious and not [...]
Unfair May Be Fair as Genetics Conflate Steroids
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I found this very interesting article on Bloomberg.com that is a must read. Before you click over and read it, let me provide an excerpt:
“Discoveries in genetics, physiology and nanotechnology are creating new challenges to definitions of cheating. Sports executives including Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay and former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound [...]
Tranny: Ronaldo is full of it
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
In case you didn’t notice, and judging by the attendance at MLS games you haven’t, world soccer star Ronaldo got into a scuffle with some transvestites the other day. He picked three of them up, thinking they were women, and surprise…he got upset when he found out there was junk between their legs. [...]
OTRdeportes: Mavericks quedan eliminados de los playoffs
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Chris Paul encestó 24 puntos, repartió 15 asistencias y atrapó 11 rebotes, al ayudar a los Hornets de Nueva Orleáns a conseguir anoche un triunfo de 99-94 sobre los Mavericks y la victoria en su serie de postemporada.
David West anotó 25 unidades para Nueva Orleáns y Jannero Pargo agregó 17 puntos; Tyson Chandler registró [...]
Kevin Durant to get Rookie of the Year honors
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League sources have told the Seattle Times that Kevin Durant will win this year’s Rookie of the Year award.
Durant averaged 20.3 PPG, 4.4 RPG and 2.4 APG. He was the second overall pick in this year’s draft behind Ohio State’s Greg Oden, who got hurt before the season even started.
Mindy McCready: “I did it y’all!”
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Ok, she didn’t say that, but she did say that she can’t refute anything in the Roger Clemens story. The NY Daily News reported that Clemens met McCready in Florida when she was 15 and that the relationship turned sexual when she moved to Nashville to become a country star (star? We’ve never [...]
A-Rod to the Mark Prior list
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The Yankees are sending A-Rod to the 15-day DL because of a tweaked quad. It’s Grade 2 strain and this is fifth trip to the DL in his career.
This won’t help a Yankee team that is currently at .500 and in fourth place in the AL East. Rodriguez joins catcher Jorge [...]
Randy Moss drives trucks
By Perry | 1 Comment
Foxsports is reporting that Randy Moss wants to start his own NASCAR truck team.
Moss was quoted saying, “There are a lot of NASCAR fans in the locker room. We’ve seen a lot of football players get involved — guys like Dan Marino and Troy Aikman, to name a couple. I think it’s [...]
Bob Costas agrees: ESPN blows
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Well, he didn’t say it like that, but he makes a great point on ESPN’s black-or-white sports commentary. When asked by the Orlando Sentinel if it bothers him that ESPN has every journalist in the country on the payroll and asks them to take hard-line stances for the purposes of debate, Costas had this [...]
Michael Vick case still stinks
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10-year veteran Surry County investigator Bill Brinkman lost his job over the Michael Vick case. Did he botch something? Did he tamper with evidence? Did he try to protect Vick and let the superstar athlete walk? Nope, he lost his job because he pursued the case and wanted an inhumane criminal [...]
Michael Jordan announces Larry Brown as head coach
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Larry Brown is now the official team wrecker head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.
“How are you going to say no to Michael?” Brown said. “I’ve known him a long time. The things he stands for have made our game better. There’s no way I could say no to him. It was a pretty easy decision [...]
Sinorice Moss plans to shock the world
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According to the NY Daily News, Giants WR Sinorice Moss says he plans to come out and “shock the world” in 2008.
“I need to wake some people up,” Moss said. “That’s what I really need to do. I’ve been on the shelf. So I’m ready to come out here and shock the world. That’s what [...]
Rams flip off Byrd
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Clever, right? The Rams released TE Dominique Byrd, a former third-round pick in 2006 that has trouble not hitting bar patrons in the face with drinking glasses.
Byrd is supposed to stand trial next week for the 2005 incident. He also was arrested in March 2007 on DUI charges in California.
Avery Johnson Cancels Practice
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Avery Johnson spoke briefly with the team on Monday and decided to cancel practice. He didn’t feel they were in a situation where they needed another practice (clearly this is a coach Iverson would LOVE to play for). Johnson said. “We’ve been having drills and scrimmages since the first day of training camp [...]
Felix Jones needs Gaia Power Technologies
By Micah Warren | 5 Comments
Apparently, new Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones’ television set blew out during the draft and they needed to hookup an old generator to get them plugged into the draft again.
Jones wouldn’t have had this problem if he had a PowerTower. The unit would have kicked in instantly and gotten him through the [...]
Chad Johnson being traded?
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At least his jerseys are. Cincinnati’s 103.5 WGRR radio station is hosting a promotion for fans to trade in their Ocho Cinco jerseys for Cincinnati Cyclones tickets. The Cyclones are a professional hockey team part of the ECHL.
According to wcpo.com, ” Traded-in number 85 jerseys will go to charity and fans who [...]
Iverson gets swept out of playoffs
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During Iverson’s tenure as a Sixer every year I would hear, “Iverson has never played with anyone” and “Give Iverson another scorer and you’ll see him win.” Alright, well he’s surrounded with legitimate players in Denver and now what? His team stinks. They got embarrassed in the first round of the playoffs [...]
Peyton Manning flips
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The perfect QB ain’t always so perfect. This is from a game against the Rams that has to be at least from 2006, because Tarik Glenn shuts Manning up. Peyton changes his tune when Glenn gets in his face, eh?
Stanley Cup Playoffs meet Marty Biron
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The Flyers are riding a scorching hot goaltender right now in Marty Biron. His glove is catching everything. His poke checks are timely. And he is entering Pat Burrell elite status. Indeed, he is “completely awesome.”
Heading into the third period last night, the Flyers led 3-0 and it seemed they only [...]
Eagles sign some rookie free agents
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Kyle Harrington, CB, Hofstra; Jed Collins, FB, Washington State; Franklin Dunbar, OT, Middle Tennessee State; Terrell Golden, WR, Penn State; Frantz Hardy, WR, Nebraska; Shaheer McBride, WR, Delaware State; and Justin Roland, LB, Kansas State.
Parcells dissed Jason Taylor
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According to SportsbyBrooks.com, Dolphins Poobah Bill Parcells dissed Jason Taylor when Taylor walked into a room while Parcells was watching film. Says the site:
“Taylor walked into a room where Parcells was watching tape, and Parcells ignored him. He looked at Taylor and went back to his work without saying a word.”
Wow.
Parcells clearly hates that [...]
Rhodes s*** canned
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John Clayton of ESPN reports that Dominic Rhodes is done as a Raider, just two days after they selected Darren McFadden with the #4 overall pick.
Apparently they think that McFadden can handle all of their needs regarding urinating in the front seat of a cop car during a DUI arrest.
Jimmy Rollins Ankle Update
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According to David Murphy of the Daily News, “Shortstop Jimmy Rollins (ankle) is back in Philadelphia and will compare notes with Scott Sheridan. Rollins, who attended last night’s Sixers-Pistons game at the Wachovia Center, is eligible to be activated from the disabled list on May 5. He had been taking batting and infield practice in [...]
Eagles could royally blow it
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
So, heard any good Lito rumors lately? We found one on the new Eagles blog on Philly.com (answer to GCobb.com without a doubt. Good luck). According to the blog, the Jacksonville Jaguars are interested in acquiring the services of the former All-Pro corner.
They wanted to grab Lito during the draft, but after [...]
Panthers sign Walker
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The Carolina Panthers have inked DT Darwin Walker to a one-year deal. He’s only 30 and he’ll help immediately. Walker has absolutely dominated at times and then disappears for games at a time.
Marty Biron Flashing Some Glove
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Game Three of the Flyers/Canadiens series is tonight at the Wachovia Center with the series all locked up at one game apiece. And it should be a barn burner. In typical Stanley Cup playoff fashion the teams are starting to hate each other.
In the third period in Game Two, Philadelphia Flyer [...]
Saints deny dangling Brown
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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton denies ever offering OT Jammal Brown in any deal with the Rams on draft day.
“There is (so much) written leading up to the draft, and I bet it’s about 50-percent accurate and 50-percent false,” Payton said. “When it comes to a player like Jammal, I think it’s a [...]
My Eagles Thoughts from Day 1
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Here are my Eagles thoughts from Day 1 on GCobb.com.
Roger Clemens not-so-secret affair
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It becomes not secret when it’s plastered on the front page of the NY Daily News. The story alleges that Roger Clemens had an affair with country singer Mindy McCready. Apparently, he first met her in a bar when she was 15. We’re pretty sure that he took the moral high road [...]
NFL Network: Mike Mayock & Adam Schefter
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These two guys know their stuff. I was switching back between ESPN and the NFL Network this weekend during the NFL draft and ESPN was elementary compared to what Mayock and Schefter brought to the table for the NFL Network. Schefter has all the inside information and knew almost every pick before it [...]
Roy Williams for a bologna sandwich?
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Detroit Lions President Matt Millen stated yesterday that there were no real offers for Roy Williams during the draft. Millen said, “In the world of trading, this is how it goes: ‘Hey, you interested in moving Roy?’ ‘Yeah, we could. It depends.’ ‘OK, well, we’d give you a bologna sandwich.’ It always starts with [...]
Andy Reid gained leverage on Saturday?
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OTR would like to know what you think about the first round trade on Saturday. Here are the details:
The Philadelphia Eagles sent their #19 pick to Carolina in exchange for Carolina’s second round (43) and fourth round (109) picks on Saturday AND next year’s first round pick.
PHOTO CAPTION: Andy wears black so it [...]
Kenny Irons, we don’t think that’s what they wanted to hear
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Bengals RB Kenny Irons talks about collecting Playboys as a kid. We think the Topps guy was talking about football cards.
Ummm…we like Lorenzo Booker?
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The Eagles acquired former Florida State RB Lorenzo Booker from the Dolphins on Day 1 of the Draft. Uhhh….we like him? He brings something to the table? See for yourself?
Marvin Lewis acknowledges that he drafted a “risk” in Round 5
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Fresno St. defensive tackle Jason Shirley was off of some teams’ draft boards. But not the Bengals, oh no. It is unfathomable that the Bengals have learned absolutely nothing about the importance of avoiding turds. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis acknowledged Sunday night that Shirley could be a problem.
“It’s a little bit [...]
Video of Eagles DE Andy Studebaker
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ESPN draft chat
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Thanks to our good friends at SoxandDawgs (they have no idea who we are) who found this great item from an ESPN chat. Samantha is pissed.
A look at Eagles new offensive lineman Mike McGlynn
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We’re no NFL scouts, but this guy don’t look too good.
Video of Eagles new LB Joe Mays from North Dakota State
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Lions finally do something right
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In the seventh round, they grabbed Army safety Caleb Campbell. They essentially saved him from having to go to Baghdad (that’s a city in Iraq, where the United States is currently in a war), but it’s not just that. This kid looks like he can play. Hopefully he sticks with the team [...]
Thanks, Gaia Power Technologies!
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Thank you to the good folks over at Gaia Power Technologies, who sponsored our coverage of the NFL Draft.
If you don’t know about Gaia by this point, you haven’t been following along. The PowerTower is a green alternative to noisy generators. It requires no fuel and spews no emissions. You can install [...]
Redskins, Giants and Colts make great upside picks
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A few teams made made what we consider to be some great upside moves.
The Redskins took a late-round flyer on Hawaii dick quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan’s numbers and performance at Hawaii are as undeniable as his personal problems. This was a why-the-hell not pick?
Another pick like that was the Colts selection of Michigan [...]
Eagles take OT King Dunlap/Auburn in 7th round
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ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz…..
Ikegwuonu still in trouble
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Great news for the Eagles. The plea deal that Wisconsin CB Jack Ikegwuonu took in conjunction with his bust for felony burglary for stealing an XBox has fallen through.
According to WKOW.com, his brother, who was also involved, has refused the deal. So, the deal is off. His new court date is July [...]
Eagles take Andrew Studebaker, DE, Wheaton
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When you see an article titled “Wheaton star Andrew Studebaker could be drafted” you know you have a star in the making.
Mike Hart finally taken!
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Great pick for the Colts! Mike Hart is an excellent back that we think should have gone much higher. The Colts nab him in the sixth round.
Joe Mays, ILB, North Dakota State goes to the Eagles
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We think he’ll be starting Week 1.
Photo Caption: One of these guys may or may not be Joe Mays
Eagles are back on the clock
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If all goes well, they will take an obscure lineman. Those are the most fun.
Carmelo says Nuggets quit
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Pardon us for missing out on NBA stuff over the weekend of the NFL draft. If it seems like we don’t care….well, we kind of don’t. Not Draft weekend.
So, anyway, there is a meltdown in Denver with the Nuggets.
Carmelo Anthony says that the team just flat out quit.
“We quit,’’ said Anthony. “Everybody. From [...]
With the #184 pick in the Draft, the Eagles nab…
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They traded down! Just kidding…sort of. We wouldn’t be surprised. They take Mike Gibson, OG, California. We understand that it’s the sixth round, but….yyyyyaaaaaaawn.
Get ready for Draft grades
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Get ready for everyone and their mother to have NFL Draft grades tomorrow morning. We haven’t decided yet whether or not we want to participate in one of the stupidest sports journalism rituals in the world. Draft grades the day after? How in the hell does anyone know who is going to [...]
Sixers vs. Pistons tonight Game 4
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Tonight on TNT at 7pm the Sixers try to put the Pistons in a really crappy position. A win tonight at the Wachovia Center puts the Sixers ahead 3-1 and the #2-seed Pistons will be in deep trouble.
The question is: Which Detroit team shows up to play? The sharp-shooting, deep, put-whatever-hand-you-want-in-my-face-and-I’m-still-going-to-drain-this team? [...]
Very little player movement
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Every NFL Draft will have a fair share of movement with picks and such, but there was a lot of hype in 2008 about current players being shuffled about. Well, it really hasn’t happened. Maybe we can take a look at each case and find out why:
-Jason Taylor, DE, Dolphins: Dolphins owner Wayne [...]
The Ikegwuonu deal
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We’ve heard mixed reviews on this guy. He stole and Xbox while in college, so he’s got the good character you look for. He shredded his ACL and MCL while doing damage to his kneecap in January.
Profootballtalk.com says he was a potential first or second-rounder, but we’ve seen reports to the [...]
Eagles draft guy with blown out knee
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Wisconsin CB Jack Ikegwuonu blew out his ACL, MCL and had damage to the knee cap in January and won’t play football in 2008.
Quintin Demps, S/UTEP to the Eagles
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This kid is big, 5′ 11″, 204 lbs.
Check out some highlights:
Former first-round cornerback is traded
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But it’s Fabian Washington. The Radiers sent the 2005 first-round pick to the Ravens for a fourth rounder.
The Eagles pick at #109 is….
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Mike McGlynn, OT, Pittsburgh.
Giants roll the dice on the liar
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The Giants have picked up Mario Manningham, the Michigan WR who lied to NFL execs at the Combine about his use of pot in college. This kid has some character issues, but he seems to be pretty good at football.
Trey Wingo, shut up
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Please, please, please, stop with the friggin’ Brett Favre questions. What will it take to get the media (ESPN in particular) to stop talking about Brett Favre? If we never heard Brett Favre’s name again it would be too soon.
We kind of missed it, but the Texans got Slaton
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A couple of years ago, this guy was talked about as a first-round pick. Steve Slaton, RB from West Virginia (hopefully he’s as well behaved as ex-WVU players Chris Henry and Pacman Jones), was selected by the Houston Texans. This guy is explosive, but he kind of fell out of favor in a [...]
Gaia Power Technologies is still with us
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Gaia Power Technologies is back with us for Day 2 of the draft. Just like they haven’t left us hanging at the draft, the PowerTower won’t leave you hanging when the power goes out. But heck, don’t take out word for it….don’t even take Gaia’s word for it if you don’t want to. [...]
Dallas trades #92 to the Lions
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The Cowboys have traded down (we think). After the first round, the ESPN crew really does a crap job of telling you what the hell is going on. They don’t explain who got what in a trade until 10 minutes after the fact. So, all we know is that the Cowboys traded [...]
Dammit, Jermichael Finley to the Packers
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Texas TE Jermichael Finley just got picked by the Packers. The Eagles had expressed interest in Finley during pre-draft workouts. He’s a big boy and will open things up in the middle of the field.
Cardinals fans, here is Early Doucet
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Eagles fans, Bryan Smith. Bryan Smith, Eagles fans
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Cardinals take LSU WR Early Doucet in 3rd, but what does it mean?
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At face value, it looks kind of stupid considering the needs they have on defense. Sure, you need depth at WR, but the Cardinals already have Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin, probably the best pair of WR’s in the NFL.
Could this pick mean that they Cardinals are worried about Boldin and his contract? [...]
With their pick in the third round, the Eagles take…
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Bryan Smith, DE McNeese State. Don’t know who that is? Me neither. But he was 2006 and 2007 AP First-Team All-American. I’ll take that. Maybe they wouldn’t have needed to take a DE if they played Abiamiri last year and found out whether he could play or not.
6-2, 231, he’s [...]
Dan Connor finally goes
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Hey Panthers fans, you got yourself a baller. Penn St. LB Dan Connor could have gone in the late first round. You got a steal. This guy can play football. He flows the ball and makes plays. Have fun with him.
Day 2 of the Draft
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Welcome to the “Who da hell are deez guys?” portion of the draft. It’ll be that way from here on out.
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