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bobky has a calming effect on me. I trust him to. It's that southern accent I think. Reminds me of when I was stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia and Fort Bragg in N. Carolina people were laid back and I was relaxed. I go home to the Northeast and everyone goes 100 mph . lol eom
Hey bud!!!! We still have hope? You say so I feel good for awhile. :>) eom
Does a Dan Burgess even exist? Is there really a Summus Works? Are we traveling on the edge of time and space? Are we lost in the twilight zone? I'm not sure anyone knows what's real here anymore. eom
Where we going? When we going? What ever drugs your taking, give me some. I want to be on the same trip. Reality sucks for this stock now and it don't show any promise. I been hearing the same promise for 3 years. I believe it when I see it. eom
What are we waiting for? You people tire me out with all this up and down stuff. eom
That is a true fact that can be confirmed. :>) eom
They may not have to. With this collar bone injury popping up he may fall. eom
You have to take a look at this stock from all angles. eom
Thanks bob. I'm keeping a close eye on it. eom
Bob? Are we still confident? eom
"Also, please don't take anything personal, I'm a diehard fan, close minded, irrational, I don't care what the arguement is"
See we share common ground. lol eom
How can you hate the Patriots? When the Dolphins were winning way back when the Pats sucked. It's the Pats turn this time. Dolphins fans are still living in the past anyway continuosly bringing up their undefeated season. lol I think they played 11 games then? eom
Pats have some nice looking cheerleaders. lol eom
Uh oh. Look
Deal in the Works?
University of Mississippi LB Patrick Willis By Adam Caplan/Tony Pauline
scout.com
Posted Apr 25, 2007
Scout.com has confirmed The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos are working on a deal in which the teams will exchange first round picks, giving the Broncos the tenth selection in round one. It's believed Denver is targeting three players with that choice--University of Mississippi LB Patrick Willis, University of Nebraska DL Adam Carriker, and University of Louisville DT Amobi Okoye.
Denver feels they must move ahead of San Francisco as the 49ers have Willis rated highly and could take him with the eleventh pick. If the trade occurs, the Texans will likely target University of Texas CBAaron Ross later on in round one.
If Denver trades up to select Willis, that would give them the replacement they've been seeking for veteran MLB Al Wilson who was released on Tuesday. If Willis does indeed become a Bronco, that would end their pursuit of free agent MLB Ed Hartwell.
Hartwell, sources say, is hoping to sign a one-year deal before the start of Saturday's NFL draft. The Cincinnati Bengals are thought to be the front runner to sign him with the New England Patriots also in the mix.
As for Carriker, he's capable of playing in the interior in new defensive coordinator Jim Bates's scheme as well as line up outside at his natural spot.
If Okoye winds up being selected by Denver, he would give them a very solid
Ya I saw. Now they don't go after Ginn as punt returner/wideout and go defense. Maybe Carriker out of Nebraska. eom
Win the east? Give me some of what your smoking. lol We'll take JT and Zach off your hands to if you want. :>) eom
I would Draft Johnson and then Trade him to Tampa for their pick and extras. You can get Beck, Kolb or Stanback in later round. eom
Hate the Pats? LOL We stole Welker. He's a player and I don't mind the two and seven for him. You can see Kraft has class though and worked out a trade rather than a poison pill. eom
No way the Pats could get Willis at 24. He'll be long gone. I would love to have him. eom
I think we're all set with assistant mods. Thanks lol eom
I cannot understand why he still has a job. Him and Isiah Thomas should have been fired along time ago. Two worst GM's in sports imo. eom
You can thank the Pats for your extra 2nd round pick. Brady Quin would be an excellent pick. Culpepper sucked. Harrington to. eom
Sporting news latest first round picks
1 (1) Raiders JaMarcus Russell* QB LSU
The Raiders still are trying to get a veteran QB -- trading for the Lions' Josh McCown or signing Daunte Culpepper if the Dolphins cut him -- but if they cannot do either, they will take Russell. Also, do not count out the Browns trading up to take Russell.
Team needs: QB | OT | TE | WR | DE | DT | OLB | RB | S | ILB
2 (2) Lions Gaines Adams DE Clemson
The Lions would like to trade down, and if they do and acquire a defensive end (such as the Bucs' Simeon Rice) in the trade, they will take Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas with that slightly lower first-round pick.
Team needs: DE | ILB | CB | S | WR | OT | TE | FB | QB | DT
3 (3) Browns Joe Thomas T Wis.
The Browns will debate between Thomas and RB Adrian Peterson. They should opt for Thomas here but only if all their attempts to trade up to draft Russell with the first overall pick fail.
Team needs: CB | G | DE | DT | OT | QB | RB | OLB | C | TE
4 (4) Buccaneers Calvin Johnson* WR Georgia Tech
There is no doubt that coach Jon Gruden is infatuated with Johnson. Expect the Bucs to try everything short of trading their whole draft (a la the Saints to get Ricky Williams in 1999) for Johnson. If Gruden is patient, though, Johnson could drop into his lap. Wide receiver is not a pressing need for the Bucs, but Johnson is a rare game-changing weapon.
Team needs: DT | DE | OT | S | WR | C | G | FB | RB | TE
5 (5) Cardinals Adrian Peterson* RB Oklahoma
The Cardinals certainly have more pressing needs than running back, but two-back systems are all the rage in the NFL. Peterson is a franchise back who would, at first, complement Edgerrin James before ultimately replacing him.
Team needs: OT | OLB | CB | DE | DT | TE | RB | G | C | FB
6 (6) Redskins Alan Branch* DT Michigan
The Redskins certainly need a big, strong defensive tackle, but the coaches are wary of how Branch has looked in pre-draft workouts. It's a gamble, for sure, but it could pay off big time in the long run if coach Joe Gibbs and staff can motivate Branch.
Team needs: DT | G | S | WR | OLB | DE | CB | FB | OT | TE
7 (7) Vikings Leon Hall CB Michigan
The Vikings need much help in the secondary. Hall had a standout senior season and backed it up with outstanding pre-draft workouts.
Team needs: WR | DE | QB | ILB | CB | DT | RB | G | OT | FB
8 (8) Falcons LaRon Landry S LSU
(from Houston) Falcons GM Rich McKay has his eyes on three defensive stars -- Adams, Landry and DE Jamaal Anderson -- and would be happy with any of them. The trade of backup QB Matt Schaub put the team in position to take the impact safety it needs.
Team needs: WR | S | G | DE | CB | ILB | C | DT | OT | OLB
9 (9) Dolphins Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
If Dolphins GM Randy Mueller fails to consummate the trade for Chiefs QB Trent Green, the team will draft Quinn. If he gets Green before draft day, Mueller will stay local and draft University of Miami TE Greg Olsen.
Team needs: QB | G | OT | S | WR | P | TE | CB | RB | C
10 (10) Texans Levi Brown T Penn State
(from Atlanta) The Texans, after trading for QB Matt Schaub, must get a left tackle to protect his blindside. Brown is inconsistent but has off-the-charts measurable skills and upside.
Team needs: OT | WR | S | DE | DT | CB | OLB | G | C | QB
11 (11) 49ers Jamaal Anderson* DE Arkansas
Coach Mike Nolan, to play his hybrid 3-4/4-3 scheme, needs a defensive end who can line up with his hand down in either alignment. Anderson has the height, long arms and natural strength to fulfill the job.
Team needs: DE | WR | DT | OLB | CB | ILB | S | OT | G | C
12 (12) Bills Marshawn Lynch* RB Cal
Bills GM Marv Levy traded away RB Willis McGahee and should use his first-round pick to replace him.
Team needs: RB | ILB | CB | OLB | WR | FB | TE | QB | C | OT
13 (13) Rams Amobi Okoye DT Louisville
Rams officials, after whiffing on three attempts in recent years, are nervous about using another first-round pick on a defensive tackle. Coach Scott Linehan wasn't around for those miscues and should convince higher-ups to take yet another shot at solidifying the team's interior defense.
Team needs: DT | RB | DE | CB | WR | C | G | FB | ILB | OLB
14 (14) Panthers Patrick Willis ILB Ole Miss
Panthers officials will debate long and hard about whether to take Willis or Florida S Reggie Nelson, especially after FS Mike Minter announced he will retire after the '07 season. This draft is full of good safeties but few quality linebackers.
Team needs: S | ILB | DE | WR | TE | FB | CB | OLB | OT | DT
15 (15) Steelers Paul Posluszny OLB Penn State
Coach Mike Tomlin could be switching the Steelers from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 scheme, and Posluszny certainly would help in the transition.
Team needs: OLB | DE | RB | CB | P | OT | G | DT | ILB | FB
16 (16) Packers Ted Ginn Jr.* WR Ohio St.
Packers officials hope Lynch falls to them. If he's not available, GM Ted Thompson should add the blazing fast Ginn to QB Brett Favre's receiving corps.
Team needs: RB | WR | TE | S | CB | OLB | FB | OT | C | DT
17 (17) Jaguars Dwayne Bowe WR LSU
The Jaguars also need help at cornerback and safety, and team officials are sure to debate long and hard about whether to use another high draft pick on a wide receiver. Safety Reggie Nelson would've been the pick here, but the coaches are worried about his inconsistencies against the run.
Team needs: WR | S | DE | CB | QB | OLB | ILB | DT | G | OT
18 (18) Bengals Darrelle Revis* CB Pitt
The Bengals are desperate for a pass rusher and a cornerback. Revis certainly has the talent to solve one of those problems, and he should start from Day 1.
Team needs: CB | S | DT | OLB | TE | WR | OT | RB | G | ILB
19 (19) Titans Charles Johnson* DE Georgia
Titans coach Jeff Fisher, after losing Drew Bennett in free agency, wants the big and athletic Bowe. If he is off the board, the team likely will take the top-available defensive end.
Team needs: WR | DE | CB | RB | G | S | TE | DT | C | OLB
20 (20) Giants Tanard Jackson CB Syracuse
The Giants' secondary is awful. Jackson is versatile, big and athletic.
Team needs: OLB | CB | WR | TE | S | DT | FB | OT | DE | RB
21 (21) Broncos Adam Carriker DE Nebraska
The Broncos have struggled to pressure quarterbacks in recent years, and the coaches loved what they saw of Carriker at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.
Team needs: DT | DE | S | ILB | OT | G | RB | P | C | CB
22 (22) Cowboys Jarvis Moss* DE Florida
OLB DeMarcus Ware is the team's lone pass-rush threat, and the team is desperate for a complementary force opposite him. OLB Greg Ellis is coming off an Achilles injury and might be traded, and OLB Bobby Carpenter, last year's No. 1 pick, isn't an explosive pass rusher. Adding Moss could give coach Wade Phillips a pass-rush combo to rival the one he left in San Diego (Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips).
Team needs: OLB | S | WR | DT | CB | RB | OT | QB | DE | ILB
23 (23) Chiefs Aaron Ross CB Texas
GM Carl Peterson will be tempted to take Southern Cal WR Dwayne Jarrett, but the Chiefs' defense is in greater need and likely will get help first.
Team needs: DT | CB | FB | DE | WR | G | RB | OT | QB | C
24 (24) Patriots Reggie Nelson* S Florida
(from Seattle) Everybody knows the Patriots will draft the best available safety, cornerback and/or linebacker (not necessarily in that order) with their two first-round picks. Nelson is an inconsistent tackler but has the tools to be a big-time playmaker.
Team needs: S | CB | ILB | OT | OLB | WR | RB | FB | TE | G
25 (25) Jets Marcus McCauley CB Fresno St.
The Jets' secondary needs an infusion of youth. McCauley has top-10 great talent but dropped down draft boards after a terrible senior season.
Team needs: CB | ILB | G | OT | OLB | DE | DT | WR | TE | S
26 (26) Eagles Brandon Meriweather S Miami (FL)
The Eagles have struggled to find a safety to pair with All-Pro Brian Dawkins and should not pass up the chance to get Meriweather -- even though team officials would prefer to take a defensive end here.
Team needs: DE | S | OLB | ILB | CB | TE | RB | DT | FB | OT
27 (27) Saints Chris Houston* CB Arkansas
The Saints' secondary is not where it needs to be. They should gamble on the super-athletic but still developing Houston.
Team needs: CB | WR | DT | OLB | ILB | TE | G | QB | DE | C
28 (28) Patriots David Harris ILB Michigan
Patriots inside linebackers Tedy Bruschi and Mike Vrabel are old, and Harris has the talent and intangibles around which the Patriots like to build.
Team needs: S | CB | ILB | OT | OLB | WR | RB | FB | TE | G
29 (29) Ravens Tony Ugoh T Arkansas
The Ravens lost RT Tony Pashos as a free agent, and LT Jonathan Ogden doesn't figure to play much longer. The team must draft an offensive tackle on Day 1, and Ugoh is this draft's most athletic tackle.
Team needs: OT | CB | OLB | FB | G | DE | ILB | CB | RB | QB
30 (30) Chargers Aundrae Allison WR E. Carolina
Chargers officials will debate between drafting a wide receiver or an offensive lineman at this spot but should take the athletic and consistent Allison.
Team needs: WR | S | RB | DT | OLB | ILB | OT | TE | G | C
31 (31) Bears Greg Olsen* TE Miami (FL)
The Bears figure to draft the most athletic offensive lineman on the board but won't pass on Olsen if he is available. He can make an immediate impact.
Team needs: WR | OT | TE | OLB | CB | DT | G | RB | QB | S
32 (32) Colts Jon Beason* OLB Miami (FL)
The Colts lost OLB Cato June as a free agent, and Gilbert Gardner proved in '06 that he isn't good enough to start in the NFL. Beason is explosive and athletic.
Timmons a possibility but I'm not sure Hall drops to 15. eom
Yup, me to. Maybe we can get it going here till after the draft. eom
Davi Harris Analysis
Positives: Has a thick upper body frame with good chest muscle definition, broad shoulders, developed arms, thick neck, good thickness in his thighs and calves...Tough and aggressive run defender who is at his best when playing at the line of scrimmage... Has just adequate change of direction agility (stiff hips), but somehow manages to flow to the ball and get into position to make the play...Maintains balance accelerating to close and has a good feel for blocking schemes...Makes all the defensive calls and is good at anticipating the flow of the play...Physical wrap-up tackler who hits with a thud to secure and take down the ball carrier...Can break down and face up when playing in space...Is quicker to read and react to inside plays, but once he sees blocking schemes, he moves quickly to counter...Usually in position to make plays, but needs to stay in control in order to be effective...Steps up with force, keeping his pads down to engage the lead blocker on inside runs and can be stout at the point of attack against single blocks...Has trouble at times stepping over trash, but works hard to shed (shorter than ideal arms cause him to struggle some, though)...When he keeps his pads down, he plays with good leverage and knee bend...Cover-2 type of defender in man coverage, as he can mirror runners on the outside or cover tight ends over the middle...Needs to improve his hip rotation, but is alert to play-action and does a nice job of reading the quarterback when dropping back in zone coverage...Makes plays on the ball once he settles into his area (better when he covers over the middle rather than taking on the slot receiver on intermediate or deep routes)... Stays on his feet moving down the line and shows good pursuit effort inside the box... Breaks down and is a solid tackler, but shows some inconsistencies taking angles in attempts to wrap in space...Has good reach-around ability in attempts to dislodge the ball from the running back...More quick than fast, but carries his pads well and there are no false steps in his closing burst...Despite short arms, he is effective at discarding single blockers on the bull rush.
Negatives: Has a thick frame, but it is at maximum growth potential and any additional bulk will impact his foot speed...Has shorter than ideal arms and fails to keep them inside his frame, causing him to get walled off or struggle in attempts to disengage...Smart player who shows good urgency closing on the ball, but tends to get reckless and over-pursue, lacking the plant-and-drive agility or change of direction quickness to recover in time to get back into the play...Needs to show more patience and let the play come to him (sometimes runs around the field like his hair is on fire)...Good wrap-up tackler, but tends to lead with his shoulder quite a bit rather than generate hand placement or extend his arms in attempts to keep mirror when covering in passing situations...Must keep his hands more active in order to gain separation (struggles vs. double teams)...Some scouts like his lateral agility, but you can see on film that he doesn't open his hips properly and is prone to getting into the rush lanes too slowly, keeping him behind the play (best when taking on single blocks, as he struggles to shed against the combo)...Physical inside plugger, but is a liability as a blitzer, as he is prone to running right into the pile and appears lost in the backfield, lacking the vision to locate the quarterback and fails to generate explosion to close on the pocket... Has durability issues and his left knee might need further medical evaluation.
Compares To: EDGERTON HARTWELL-Atlanta...Hartwell and Harris are physical run stuffers who are better served playing at the line of scrimmage than dropping back in coverage or giving chase along the edge. Neither will excel on the blitz, but are very effective in run containment. Both also have a history of knee problems. That could impact Harris' draft stock, even though he has been relatively healthy the last two seasons. Still, he lacks vision and runs right into piles when trying to penetrate the line, making him better suited for being an inside-the box performer than one who will wreak havoc in the opposition's backfield.
Anthony Spencer-Positives: Has a developing frame with good upper body muscle tone, tight waist and hips, good bubble, thick arms and room to add at least another 10 pounds of bulk with no loss in quickness...Has outstanding straight-line quickness, moving with an explosive burst coming off the edge...Has the quick change of direction agility to work down the line and his speed and range dropping back in pass coverage could see him develop into a 3-4 outside linebacker (best when having a free lane to pressure the pocket rather than bull rushing inside as a down lineman)...Really improved his ball recognition skills in 2006 and is no longer fooled by misdirection...With his better recognition skills, he vastly improved his backside pursuit skills, evident by the 21 third-down stops and five fourth-down tackles he executed in 2006...Has the upper body strength to consistently get leverage coming off the snap...Gets instant penetration as a pass rusher, showing proper hand technique, combined with an array of rip-and-swim moves to explosively close on the quarterback... Shows the hand delivery and punch-out ability coming off the ball, guarding his legs vs. the chop block while maintaining angle to close on the ball...Has his best production when he beats the offensive tackle with his quickness and has the lateral range to slip in-line...Contributes on the move and has the speed needed to chase long distances and make plays along the perimeter...Relentless in his straight-ahead charge to the ball...Has that rare speed to catch plays from behind...Locks out well, delivering a powerful hand swipe to get blockers off-balance...Has improved his anchor vs. the double team (still a work in progress)...His improved hand placement in 2006 saw him no longer struggle vs. face-up blockers...Has the lateral agility to flatten down the line of scrimmage and get outside...Has the athletic agility to fit in space, using his long arms to wrap and secure...Has the functional strength to get a push on the bull rush...Shows the speed and body control to get up field and shows a good feel to work back to the ball...Will play through pain, evident by his 15-tackle performance vs. Notre Dame in 2006 despite playing with a hyper-extended knee.
Negatives: Plays with good functional strength, but relies on his speed too much...Lacks the size to gain leverage vs. double teams...When he fails to use his hands to fend off blocks, he gets covered up by offensive tackles defending the run, as he generally will lose containment...Needs to add more lower body strength, as he lacks the leg drive to split or play off the combo blocks...Sometimes gets a little reckless in his pursuit and this results in him getting taken out of the play...When he fails to keep his pads down, he tends to lead with his shoulder before making the hit, rather than extending and securing with his arms...Lacks the ideal size to run over offensive tackles and will get engulfed and struggle to disengage when the opponent gets into his chest...Has good backpedal skills, but is a bit stiff in his hips trying to turn...Lack of size could see him as a better fit for a 3-4 alignment as a linebacker (has the speed to make plays in front of him)...Will play through pain, but missed action in several games with nagging leg cramps in 2006.
Compares To: SHAUN PHILLIPS-San Diego...Both players were developed in the Joe Tiller system at Purdue to attack the quarterback with quickness. Both lack the ideal size you look for in a defensive end, but Phillips proved that he was capable of competing in a stand-up position. Spencer was a better prospect than Phillips coming out of college. If used in a similar system, Spencer will have just as much success in the pro ranks that Phillips has shown.
Career Notes
Spencer's 93 tackles in 2006 were the most ever by a defensive end during the Joe Tiller era (1997-present), topping the previous high of 71 by Rosevelt Colvin in 1997...His 15 tackles vs. Notre Dame in 2006 were the most by a defensive end in a game under Tiller's reign, surpassing the old mark of 14 by Shaun Phillips vs. Wake Forest in 2002...Spencer's 26.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage in 2006 rank second on the school's season-record list behind Jeff Zgonina (28 in 1992) and rank fifth on the Big Ten Conference annual record chart, topped only by Zgonina, Tom Burke of Wisconsin (31 in 1998), Julian Peterson of Michigan State (30 in 1999) and Courtney Brown of Penn State (29 in 1999)... Spencer's 44 stops for losses rank seventh on Purdue's career record list, surpassed by Zgonina (72, 1989-92), Rosevelt Colvin (61, 1995-98), Shaun Phillips (60.5, 2000-03), Keena Turner (58, 1976-79), Akin Ayodele (54, 1999-01) and Matt Mitrione (50, 1998-2001)...His 10.5 sacks in 2006 rank seventh on the school's season-record list behind Colvin (15 in 1998 and 12.5 in 1997), Phillips (14.5 in 2003), Zgonina (13 in 1992), Jim Schwantz (11 in 1989) and Ayodele (11 in 1999)...His 21 career sacks rank fifth all-time in school annals, topped only by Phillips (33.5, 2000-03), Colvin (33, 1995-98), Zgonina (29, 1989-92) and Ayodele (29, 1999-2001)...His 11 forced fumbles are one shy of the Purdue career record of 12 by James Looney (1977-80).
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With my New England Patriots holding the 24th and 28th pick I hope they grab David Harris at Ilb and Anthony Spencer out of Purdue. I would love to see them trade Assante Samual for some picks in the second and maybe a 1st next year.
A much more pressing question is who will my Patriots pick with the 24th and 28th pick in this Saturdays NFL Draft?
You people need to take your meds. 49 Billion shorted BWAAAAAAAHAAA Give me a break. Seeing this is a fantasy board I got 14 inches. Bwaaaaaahhaaaaaaaaaaaaa eom
You can do math? eom
Bobs a bootlegger. Best shine in the lower 50. When he's sober he gets some good info. eom
Give me a buzz I can give you a couple lines of BS. eom
Ya your it. Everyone else including me has been up and down. Now I count it all a loss and if something good happens then I'll be pleasantly surprised. eom
We have'nt? eom
Thanks. eom
"with Jim completing the acquisition on the remaining 51% of N'East Magazine" Do we know when this is going to be finalized? eom
Really? You seem awfully concerned with what I post. Are you a stalker? lol Get a life. eom