The AFC West is one of the most unique divisions in teh NFL. The only division to include all former AFL teams as it's members, this division gives us the best rivalries in the NFL. None of these teams likes each other. If one person moves from one team to another in the division-the fans immediately hate him. Just goes to show you how things are here. The past few years have seen the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos as the lead horses (pun intended) for the last few years. Will the Kansas City Chiefs go back to the playoffs? Will Denver? Will the Oaklnd Raiders not have the top pick again? Let's find out!
Who's new:
Lane Kiffen-Oakland Raiders
Norv Turner-San Diego Chargers
Who's on the Hot Seat:
Mike Shannahan-Denver Broncos
2007 Predictions
4. Oakland Raiders. Lane Kiffen has no experience as a head coach or offensive coordinator in the NFL or College (he shared play calling decisions at USC). But he comes to a team that can offer a lot-the top pick of the draft. JaMarcus Russell (my boy from LSU) was the pick, and the Raiders have a bright future with him calling the shots-but he shouldn't his year. Josh McCown will and should be the starter. Oakland had a great draft, and the biggest free agent addition was Dominic Rhodes. But a bad-no-worst offensive line in the NFL awaits. At WR, Joey Porter highlights the corps, supported by Ronald Curry and newcomer Mike Williams. The defense, strangely enough is solid, but there are some DL questions. Bottom line-Just Win Baby is over. The Raiders will be happy to just win a game. Well, more than the 2 they won last year.
Predicted Finish: 3-13
3. Kansas City Chiefs. Let me say this first. I love Herm Edwards. He just tells it like it is, and does not use the typical coaching cliches all the time. Now, that being said. The Chiefs just don't look like they were. Larry Johnson threatens to hold out if his contract is not redone. Trent Green is gone, and now the question about who will be the QB-Brock Huard or Brodie Croyle-need to be answered as well. First round pick Dwayne Bowe should give the Chiefs some help at WR (Eddie Kennison the other starting WR also attended LSU, making the Chiefs the only team in the NFL to have starting WR's as alumni of the same college, assuming both start) but it is Tony Gonzalez who is the main weapon. The O-line is not stable, and that is not good news-but they did open up holes for Johnson. On Defense, the Chiefs addressed the D-line by drafting back to back Defensive Tackles (?) a move I am bewildered by. There has been no strong pass rusher since the late, great Derrick Thomas played for KC. The LB's are decent, but not world beaters. Only the Chiefs Secondary is strong, and that is good enough to outlast the Raiders. But don't expect playoffs unless a miracle happens
Predicted Finish: 6-10
2. Denver Broncos. Yes, I have Mike Shannahan on the hot seat. This team should have gone to the Super Bowl 2 years ago. But now the show belongs to Jay Cutler. The Broncos had a limited number of draft picks, but drafted well. Sam Adams was the prize free agent, and will start at DT for the Broncos. Dre Bly came over via a trade with the Lions and should improve the Cornerback play. I love the Broncos on Defense, but the offense is the question. Yes, Jay Cutler looked good in his starts last year. But can he take the full load of a 16+ game schedule? Daniel Graham gives the Broncos a reliable target at TE, and that should help Cutler out. I like the WR's Javon Walker and once he heals, Rod Smith. Patrick Ramsey is a good back up to Cutler, but while Denver is talented, they are not the best team in the division.
Predicted Finish: 9-7
1. San Diego Chargers. Welcome back Norv Turner to the AFC West. The former Raider coach inherits the best team he will ever have. This team went 14-2 a year ago, and if not for a mental blunder would have hosted the Colts to go to the Super Bowl (and would have beaten Indy). Now, Marty Schottenheimer could not survive here at 14-2. You think Norv Turner can handle that?! On the brightside, Phillip Rivers played superbly at QB, you still have LaDanian Tomlinson (call him LDT, since there is and can only be one LT-that's Lawrence Taylor), and you have Antonio Gates, a great TE. Craig Buster Davis rounds out the LSU portion of the first round picks, and is going to help in the passing and kickoff and punt returns as well (his first punt return at LSU last year was for a TD). Of course on offense, not having a big play WR has hurt this team, but that should change this year. On defense, the Chargers are once again solid. Sticking with the 3-4 scheme that has worked so well, the Chargers should do fine, and they used the draft to fill some big needs on Defense. Bottom Line-the Chargers are still the best team in the division. But is Norv Turner the right guy to coach? He is for this year.
Predicted Finish: 12-4
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
College Football-2007 Sun Belt Conference Preview
The Sun Belt Conference is not a national powerhouse, but some schools have pulled some upsets, remember Troy over Missouri in 2004? But, let's face it-to the major powers in College Football, the Sun Belt teams are rent a wins. But in my opinion, this is not a bad conference-if they didn't have to play powers like LSU, Auburn, Nebraska and Texas every year. Of course, you win this conference, you get your bowl game in New Orleans-about 4 weeks before the National Championship Game. Still, Bourbon Street is not a bad reward for a good season, isn't it?
WHO'S NEW:
North Texas-Todd Dodge
Mario Cristobal-Florida International
Hot Seat:
Ricky Bustle-UL Lafayette
2007 Predictions
8. Florida International Golden Panthers. Known for their thuggish behavior in the 2006 Miami fight (Not that Miami was innocent either), this team was bad. In every sense of the word. New head coach Mario Cristobel must find a way to win, and more importantly, instill discipline to this team, which returns 15 starters. But, this team has a long way to go in 2007, but will improve over last season.
7. North Texas Mean Green. Former Texas High School Coach Todd Dodge put up an impressive 79-1 record. He also brings a spread offense to a team that ran the football under former head coach Darrell Dickey. While they have good enough players on defense, and return Jamario Thomas, who led the NCAA Division I in rushing as a freshman, the Mean Green lack a productive QB, or an effective offensive line. Don't expect a huge change, as historically high school coaches have not had much success at the NCAA level.
6. Florida Atlantic Owls. Howard Schnellenberger (Yes, the former Miami and Louisville head coach) might want to just hang it up now. While having a surprise team last year, the Owls have to go on the road for the big games in conference (Troy, ULL, ), and have to play 2 SEC teams in Florida and Kentucky. A brutal schedule means the Owls will not have a winning season in 2007.
5. UL-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns. The most disappointing team in 2006, the job of head coach Ricky Bustle is on the line. Picked to win last year, the Cajuns resembled a train wreck in 2006. Returning 13 starters last season helps, but the Cajun's defense is too porous to be effective. It seems that the offseason will be spent on finding a new coach, even if they finish at .500
4. UL-Monroe Warhawks. A tale of 2 seasons would be this team's description in 2006. After a bad start, ULM won 3 of its last 4 games, the only loss was a 42-40 shootout with SEC foe Kentucky. Head coach Charlie Weatherbie has done a great job despite lack of resources, and is the lowest paid coach in Division I-A. But the Warhawks return all 11 starters on offense, but hte questions are all on the defense. If it were not for that, the Warhawks wopuld be the pick to win the Sun Belt.
3. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The surprise team in 2006, pulled a worst to almost first last year. The Blue Raiders should have a good 2007, but have to play national powers like Louisville and LSU. Fortunatley for the Raiders and head coach Rick Stockstill, they play host to Virginia, the first BCS school to play at Murfressboro. While having a good year, this team won't share the conference title again this year, but will contend in the next few years.
2. Arkansas St Indians. A team returning 17 starters in any conference would be predicted to win it. Not so fast my friends. The big question is the defense, particularly the line play, where depth is lacking. On offense, can Corey Leonard mature at QB? He made a lot of mistakes last year. But for head coach Steve Roberts, the future is bright for the Indians, but they are still the 2nd best team in this conference.
1. Troy Trojans. The real men of Troy should repeat as Sun Belt Champs and appear in a bowl game again. Troy also won their bowl game last year against Rice, and that means momentum to start the season. But a tough schedule that has Arkansas, Florida, and Oklahoma St in the first 3 games, plus Georgia later in the year. Avoiding injuries is the key, and with 14 returning starters, and the best recruiting class in the conference the last 3 years, Troy is on the rise.
WHO'S NEW:
North Texas-Todd Dodge
Mario Cristobal-Florida International
Hot Seat:
Ricky Bustle-UL Lafayette
2007 Predictions
8. Florida International Golden Panthers. Known for their thuggish behavior in the 2006 Miami fight (Not that Miami was innocent either), this team was bad. In every sense of the word. New head coach Mario Cristobel must find a way to win, and more importantly, instill discipline to this team, which returns 15 starters. But, this team has a long way to go in 2007, but will improve over last season.
7. North Texas Mean Green. Former Texas High School Coach Todd Dodge put up an impressive 79-1 record. He also brings a spread offense to a team that ran the football under former head coach Darrell Dickey. While they have good enough players on defense, and return Jamario Thomas, who led the NCAA Division I in rushing as a freshman, the Mean Green lack a productive QB, or an effective offensive line. Don't expect a huge change, as historically high school coaches have not had much success at the NCAA level.
6. Florida Atlantic Owls. Howard Schnellenberger (Yes, the former Miami and Louisville head coach) might want to just hang it up now. While having a surprise team last year, the Owls have to go on the road for the big games in conference (Troy, ULL, ), and have to play 2 SEC teams in Florida and Kentucky. A brutal schedule means the Owls will not have a winning season in 2007.
5. UL-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns. The most disappointing team in 2006, the job of head coach Ricky Bustle is on the line. Picked to win last year, the Cajuns resembled a train wreck in 2006. Returning 13 starters last season helps, but the Cajun's defense is too porous to be effective. It seems that the offseason will be spent on finding a new coach, even if they finish at .500
4. UL-Monroe Warhawks. A tale of 2 seasons would be this team's description in 2006. After a bad start, ULM won 3 of its last 4 games, the only loss was a 42-40 shootout with SEC foe Kentucky. Head coach Charlie Weatherbie has done a great job despite lack of resources, and is the lowest paid coach in Division I-A. But the Warhawks return all 11 starters on offense, but hte questions are all on the defense. If it were not for that, the Warhawks wopuld be the pick to win the Sun Belt.
3. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The surprise team in 2006, pulled a worst to almost first last year. The Blue Raiders should have a good 2007, but have to play national powers like Louisville and LSU. Fortunatley for the Raiders and head coach Rick Stockstill, they play host to Virginia, the first BCS school to play at Murfressboro. While having a good year, this team won't share the conference title again this year, but will contend in the next few years.
2. Arkansas St Indians. A team returning 17 starters in any conference would be predicted to win it. Not so fast my friends. The big question is the defense, particularly the line play, where depth is lacking. On offense, can Corey Leonard mature at QB? He made a lot of mistakes last year. But for head coach Steve Roberts, the future is bright for the Indians, but they are still the 2nd best team in this conference.
1. Troy Trojans. The real men of Troy should repeat as Sun Belt Champs and appear in a bowl game again. Troy also won their bowl game last year against Rice, and that means momentum to start the season. But a tough schedule that has Arkansas, Florida, and Oklahoma St in the first 3 games, plus Georgia later in the year. Avoiding injuries is the key, and with 14 returning starters, and the best recruiting class in the conference the last 3 years, Troy is on the rise.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
NFL Draft Grades
Without further delay, here they are!
Arizona Cardinals
Best Pick: Buster Davis
WTF: None. Can you believe that?
Superstar: Levi Brown should anchor that O-Line for years. Ben Patrick who was taken in the 7th round is not bad either
Question: Can a historically bad team pull it together in 2007?
Atlanta Falcons
Best Pick: Chris Houston
WTF: None
Superstar: Justin Blalock, another good OL to anchor that front.
Question: Will Vick's off field issues make Joey Harrington the starter?
Baltimore Ravens
Best Pick: Ben Grubbs
WTF: Troy Smith. Not a bad player, but would have been on the board still in the 6th-7th round
Question: Will this team's offense ever match the intensity of the Defense?
Buffalo Bills (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Marshawn Lynch
WTF: None
Superstar: Trent Edwards may not battle for the starting QB job this year, but will be a good NFL QB
Question: Will this be the year the Bills overtake the Jets as the #2 team in the AFC East?
Carolina Panthers
Best Pick: Dwayne Jarrett
WTF: Ryne Robinson. He might be physically similar to Steve Smith, but really is not him
Superstar: Ryan Kalil is a mean mofo
Question: Can Carolina overcome last years disappointment?
Chicago Bears
Best Pick: Greg Olsen
WTF: Garrett Wolfe. He is not durable, and is no Barry Sanders, but he and Devin Hester will make kickoff and punt returns fun to watch
Superstar: Greg Olsen. Da Bears needed a capable TE for years. Now they have that
Question: Will passing on QB's like Beck, Edwards, and Stanton bite them on their rumps?
Cincinnati Bengals
Best Pick: Kenny Irons
WTF: None
Superstar: Leon Hall. Should handle the WR's in this division
Question: No character issues in this draft, but will off field problems affect team like it VISIBLY did in 2006?
Cleveland Browns (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Joe Thomas
WTF: None
Superstar: Brady Quinn
Question: Will this team EVER be good?
Dallas Cowboys
Best Pick: Anthony Spencer
WTF: Isaiah Stanback. Just where to play him (WR? DB? QB?)
Superstar: Spencer
Question: Will passing on Brady Quinn haunt the Cowboys for years to come?
Denver Broncos
Best Pick: Marcus Thomas. If not for character issues would have been in 1st round
WTF: How do you have a decent draft with 4 picks?
Superstar: Thomas, if he cleans up
Question: Will this team get back to the 2005 form?
Detroit Lions (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Calvin Johnson
WTF: None
Superstar: Drew Stanton. He should be starting this year
Question: Is this the year the Lions turn it around, and if not, is Matt Millen out?
Green Bay Packers
Best Pick: Brandon Jackson
WTF: Justin Harrell would have been available a few spots down.
Superstar: Mason Crosby. Strange for a Placekicker to be a superstar, but they tend to have longer careers.
Question: When will Aaron Rodgers show he can run the show?
Houston Texans
Best Pick: Jacoby Jones
WTF: No other DL help than Amobi Okoye?
Superstar: Jones. He won't be big in 07, but will in 08 and years to come
Question: Why the hell DID they pass on Reggie Bush and Vince Young?
Indianapolis Colts (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Daymeoin Hughes. Could have been a 1st rounder, got him in the 3rd
WTF: None
Superstar: Anthony Gonzalez ahould produce for Manning
Question: Can a repeat happen?
Jacksonville Jaguars
Best Pick: Reggie Nelson
WTF: Adam Podlesh. Don't draft punters. Ever. No wonder Indy beats the hell out of you every year
Superstar: Justin Durant is a helluva player
Question: Is this Jack Del Rio's last year?
Kansas City Chiefs
Best Pick: Dwayne Bowe. I know it's biased on my part, but look at the numbers, they don't lie
WTF: Draft back to back DT's on the first day of the draft?
Superstar: Kolby Smith. While he may not star here, he will on his next team.
Question: Who is the starting QB?
Miami Dolphins
Best Pick: John Beck
WTF: Ted Ginn. This guy has bust written all over him, and if you've seen his workouts you'll know
Superstar: Beck. He's a mature QB who will be a great player
Question: How can a coach who bombed at Indiana U be a good NFL coach?
Minnesota Vikings
Best Pick: Sidney Rice
WTF: No QB drafted?
Superstar: Marcus McCauley. NFC North WR's better remember his name
Question: Is Tavaris Jackson the answer at QB?
New England Patriots (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Randy Moss. Look, the Pats really could have cared less about the draft
WTF: Why have the draft? Randy Moss, Dante Stallworth, Wes Welker, Adalius Thomas. Who needs the draft?
Superstar: Ok, back to the draft. Kareem Brown gives a big body and should be good as Wilfork's replacement
Question: How will they NOT get to the Super Bowl?
New Orleans Saints
Best Pick: Antonio Pittman
WTF: Robert Meachum looks like a clone of Dante Stallworth when he was a Saint-bad hamstring
Superstar: Pittman. Paired with Reggie Bush and Duece McAllister, this team may have the best backs beside the Chargers in the NFL
Question: Will this team handle the pressure?
NY Giants
Best Pick: Aaron Ross
WTF: Taking a RB in the last round? Enjoy watching the Playoffs!
Superstar: Zak DeOssie. Not an LT, but a helluva football guy
Question: Why was David Cutcliffe not hired as the Head Coach of this team?
NY Jets
Best Pick: David Harris
WTF: Not a bad draft considering only 4 picks
Superstar: None, just role players
Question: Can the Jets give fans another good year?
Oakland Raiders (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: JaMarcus Russell
WTF: None
Superstar: Michael Bush, if he ever gets healthy again, Zach Miller and Russell
Question: Will Russell have to take over as starter?
Philadelphia Eagles
Best Pick: Tony Hunt. Finally drafted a REAL RB! Took them long enough
WTF: Trading with the Cowboys? Bad move
Superstar: Kevin Kolb. Trust me, he is the best to replace McNabb in a few years
Question: See WTF
Pittsburgh Steelers
Best Pick: Matt Spaeth
WTF: Again drafting a punter!
Superstar: Lawrence Timmons should ably replace Joey Porter
Question: Will this team get back on track to make another Super Bowl run?
San Diego Chargers
Best Pick: Anthony Waters
WTF: Eric Weddle available later
Superstar: Brandon Siler was a steal and they know it
Question: Will this Offense be feared for their PASSING?
Seattle Seahawks (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Baraka Atkins
WTF: No QB drafted, you guys need one as a backup
Superstar: None.
Question: Are they still the best in the NFC West?
San Francisco 49ers
Best Pick: Patrick Willis
WTF: None, damn good draft, but not enough for me to nominate it
Superstar: Willis
Question: Is this the year 49ers WIN the West?
St Louis Rams
Best Pick: Adam Carriker
WTF: WR's getting old, so you take one in round 7. Genius. Oh, and having Jim Haslett as your Defensive Coordinator after having the dead last defense for the last 5 years. Good job!
Superstar: Brian Leonard. Anyone who ever played football HAS to lovethis guy
Question: Can this team still compete?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Best Pick: Sabby Piscitelli. Dude was a projected 1st rounder who landed in the late 2nd round
WTF: No DT's drafted
Superstar: Gaines Adams, good player should impact a bad D
Question: Are they too far behind Saints and Panthers to catch up?
Tennessee Titans
Best Pick: Chris Henry
WTF: None
Superstar: Michael Griffin should help improved secondary
Question: Will they sneak up on everyone like last year?
Washington Redskins (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: LaRon Landry
WTF: Only 5 Picks?
Superstar: Landry
Question: How do you draft players named Landry and Dallas? & Draft? What Draft?
The award goes to:
Detroit Lions-Best Draft
Washington Redskins-Worst Draft
Arizona Cardinals
Best Pick: Buster Davis
WTF: None. Can you believe that?
Superstar: Levi Brown should anchor that O-Line for years. Ben Patrick who was taken in the 7th round is not bad either
Question: Can a historically bad team pull it together in 2007?
Atlanta Falcons
Best Pick: Chris Houston
WTF: None
Superstar: Justin Blalock, another good OL to anchor that front.
Question: Will Vick's off field issues make Joey Harrington the starter?
Baltimore Ravens
Best Pick: Ben Grubbs
WTF: Troy Smith. Not a bad player, but would have been on the board still in the 6th-7th round
Question: Will this team's offense ever match the intensity of the Defense?
Buffalo Bills (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Marshawn Lynch
WTF: None
Superstar: Trent Edwards may not battle for the starting QB job this year, but will be a good NFL QB
Question: Will this be the year the Bills overtake the Jets as the #2 team in the AFC East?
Carolina Panthers
Best Pick: Dwayne Jarrett
WTF: Ryne Robinson. He might be physically similar to Steve Smith, but really is not him
Superstar: Ryan Kalil is a mean mofo
Question: Can Carolina overcome last years disappointment?
Chicago Bears
Best Pick: Greg Olsen
WTF: Garrett Wolfe. He is not durable, and is no Barry Sanders, but he and Devin Hester will make kickoff and punt returns fun to watch
Superstar: Greg Olsen. Da Bears needed a capable TE for years. Now they have that
Question: Will passing on QB's like Beck, Edwards, and Stanton bite them on their rumps?
Cincinnati Bengals
Best Pick: Kenny Irons
WTF: None
Superstar: Leon Hall. Should handle the WR's in this division
Question: No character issues in this draft, but will off field problems affect team like it VISIBLY did in 2006?
Cleveland Browns (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Joe Thomas
WTF: None
Superstar: Brady Quinn
Question: Will this team EVER be good?
Dallas Cowboys
Best Pick: Anthony Spencer
WTF: Isaiah Stanback. Just where to play him (WR? DB? QB?)
Superstar: Spencer
Question: Will passing on Brady Quinn haunt the Cowboys for years to come?
Denver Broncos
Best Pick: Marcus Thomas. If not for character issues would have been in 1st round
WTF: How do you have a decent draft with 4 picks?
Superstar: Thomas, if he cleans up
Question: Will this team get back to the 2005 form?
Detroit Lions (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Calvin Johnson
WTF: None
Superstar: Drew Stanton. He should be starting this year
Question: Is this the year the Lions turn it around, and if not, is Matt Millen out?
Green Bay Packers
Best Pick: Brandon Jackson
WTF: Justin Harrell would have been available a few spots down.
Superstar: Mason Crosby. Strange for a Placekicker to be a superstar, but they tend to have longer careers.
Question: When will Aaron Rodgers show he can run the show?
Houston Texans
Best Pick: Jacoby Jones
WTF: No other DL help than Amobi Okoye?
Superstar: Jones. He won't be big in 07, but will in 08 and years to come
Question: Why the hell DID they pass on Reggie Bush and Vince Young?
Indianapolis Colts (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Daymeoin Hughes. Could have been a 1st rounder, got him in the 3rd
WTF: None
Superstar: Anthony Gonzalez ahould produce for Manning
Question: Can a repeat happen?
Jacksonville Jaguars
Best Pick: Reggie Nelson
WTF: Adam Podlesh. Don't draft punters. Ever. No wonder Indy beats the hell out of you every year
Superstar: Justin Durant is a helluva player
Question: Is this Jack Del Rio's last year?
Kansas City Chiefs
Best Pick: Dwayne Bowe. I know it's biased on my part, but look at the numbers, they don't lie
WTF: Draft back to back DT's on the first day of the draft?
Superstar: Kolby Smith. While he may not star here, he will on his next team.
Question: Who is the starting QB?
Miami Dolphins
Best Pick: John Beck
WTF: Ted Ginn. This guy has bust written all over him, and if you've seen his workouts you'll know
Superstar: Beck. He's a mature QB who will be a great player
Question: How can a coach who bombed at Indiana U be a good NFL coach?
Minnesota Vikings
Best Pick: Sidney Rice
WTF: No QB drafted?
Superstar: Marcus McCauley. NFC North WR's better remember his name
Question: Is Tavaris Jackson the answer at QB?
New England Patriots (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Randy Moss. Look, the Pats really could have cared less about the draft
WTF: Why have the draft? Randy Moss, Dante Stallworth, Wes Welker, Adalius Thomas. Who needs the draft?
Superstar: Ok, back to the draft. Kareem Brown gives a big body and should be good as Wilfork's replacement
Question: How will they NOT get to the Super Bowl?
New Orleans Saints
Best Pick: Antonio Pittman
WTF: Robert Meachum looks like a clone of Dante Stallworth when he was a Saint-bad hamstring
Superstar: Pittman. Paired with Reggie Bush and Duece McAllister, this team may have the best backs beside the Chargers in the NFL
Question: Will this team handle the pressure?
NY Giants
Best Pick: Aaron Ross
WTF: Taking a RB in the last round? Enjoy watching the Playoffs!
Superstar: Zak DeOssie. Not an LT, but a helluva football guy
Question: Why was David Cutcliffe not hired as the Head Coach of this team?
NY Jets
Best Pick: David Harris
WTF: Not a bad draft considering only 4 picks
Superstar: None, just role players
Question: Can the Jets give fans another good year?
Oakland Raiders (Best Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: JaMarcus Russell
WTF: None
Superstar: Michael Bush, if he ever gets healthy again, Zach Miller and Russell
Question: Will Russell have to take over as starter?
Philadelphia Eagles
Best Pick: Tony Hunt. Finally drafted a REAL RB! Took them long enough
WTF: Trading with the Cowboys? Bad move
Superstar: Kevin Kolb. Trust me, he is the best to replace McNabb in a few years
Question: See WTF
Pittsburgh Steelers
Best Pick: Matt Spaeth
WTF: Again drafting a punter!
Superstar: Lawrence Timmons should ably replace Joey Porter
Question: Will this team get back on track to make another Super Bowl run?
San Diego Chargers
Best Pick: Anthony Waters
WTF: Eric Weddle available later
Superstar: Brandon Siler was a steal and they know it
Question: Will this Offense be feared for their PASSING?
Seattle Seahawks (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: Baraka Atkins
WTF: No QB drafted, you guys need one as a backup
Superstar: None.
Question: Are they still the best in the NFC West?
San Francisco 49ers
Best Pick: Patrick Willis
WTF: None, damn good draft, but not enough for me to nominate it
Superstar: Willis
Question: Is this the year 49ers WIN the West?
St Louis Rams
Best Pick: Adam Carriker
WTF: WR's getting old, so you take one in round 7. Genius. Oh, and having Jim Haslett as your Defensive Coordinator after having the dead last defense for the last 5 years. Good job!
Superstar: Brian Leonard. Anyone who ever played football HAS to lovethis guy
Question: Can this team still compete?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Best Pick: Sabby Piscitelli. Dude was a projected 1st rounder who landed in the late 2nd round
WTF: No DT's drafted
Superstar: Gaines Adams, good player should impact a bad D
Question: Are they too far behind Saints and Panthers to catch up?
Tennessee Titans
Best Pick: Chris Henry
WTF: None
Superstar: Michael Griffin should help improved secondary
Question: Will they sneak up on everyone like last year?
Washington Redskins (Worst Draft Nominee)
Best Pick: LaRon Landry
WTF: Only 5 Picks?
Superstar: Landry
Question: How do you draft players named Landry and Dallas? & Draft? What Draft?
The award goes to:
Detroit Lions-Best Draft
Washington Redskins-Worst Draft
Monday, June 18, 2007
Football Daze of Summer
My apologies for not posting last week, as I had a lot go on, and finally got it all resolved. Yes, I am still working on designing this site, so please bear with me there. Now, onto the good news-I am starting next week the Football Daze of Summer! What is it? Well, it is real simple. Beginning next week, I am breaking down both College, and the NFL. On Monday, I will break down my first College Conference, and on Wednesday, my first NFL Division.
My features will have a coach's feature-who's new, who's on the hot seat, and for the NFL, the most noteable new players and draft picks that can impact your team. This will fit my format, having College Football on Mondays and NFL on Wednesdays.
I expect to finish my draft grades this week, and will break down teams alphabetically. This feature will include best pick, what the hell were they thinking pick, and superstar pick, plus ask a question about the team in general. That should come either Wed or Friday. See you then!
My features will have a coach's feature-who's new, who's on the hot seat, and for the NFL, the most noteable new players and draft picks that can impact your team. This will fit my format, having College Football on Mondays and NFL on Wednesdays.
I expect to finish my draft grades this week, and will break down teams alphabetically. This feature will include best pick, what the hell were they thinking pick, and superstar pick, plus ask a question about the team in general. That should come either Wed or Friday. See you then!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Welcome!
Hello and welcome! For those of you who follow commanderbond.net, and daltonswendy.com, you know me as hcmv007. I have for the past few years wanted to do my own website regarding football, but needless to say, those plans fell short. So the next natural step was to do a blog, and one in particular that I would like to do.
Anyone that knows me personally knows that I eat, breathe and sleep football. If a football game is on, I am not going anywhere. If my home is burning to the ground, and the game is on, I couldn't pick a better way to go out. So, it is clear that I love the game. While I prefer College Game, I also love the NFL.
This site will be my personal gateway to the 2007 Football Season. I was going to start this later, but already bookshelves have various preseason publications out on bookshelves. I will cover every major college conference, including a few segments on who's new, a bit about each conference, and my predictions. I will also do a weekly picks (around Wed during the season), and a weekly top 10, including my own version of the BCS.
For the NFL, it will be similar. A Breakdown of each division, plus who's new (coaches and free agents), and individual team breakdowns per division. I will begin NFL Coverage soon as well, including a complete and detailed analysis of the past draft-just to give you a clue as to what I thought about the draft in April, and well, it is time anyway. Besides, now is a better time to analyze the draft, since most teams have now had mini camps.
For those of you who are new to the game, I will answer any questions you may have about the game. But more importantly, I want your voices and suggestions. I want the best free football site out there, and I need your help to do it. I look forward to hearing from you.
hcmv007
Anyone that knows me personally knows that I eat, breathe and sleep football. If a football game is on, I am not going anywhere. If my home is burning to the ground, and the game is on, I couldn't pick a better way to go out. So, it is clear that I love the game. While I prefer College Game, I also love the NFL.
This site will be my personal gateway to the 2007 Football Season. I was going to start this later, but already bookshelves have various preseason publications out on bookshelves. I will cover every major college conference, including a few segments on who's new, a bit about each conference, and my predictions. I will also do a weekly picks (around Wed during the season), and a weekly top 10, including my own version of the BCS.
For the NFL, it will be similar. A Breakdown of each division, plus who's new (coaches and free agents), and individual team breakdowns per division. I will begin NFL Coverage soon as well, including a complete and detailed analysis of the past draft-just to give you a clue as to what I thought about the draft in April, and well, it is time anyway. Besides, now is a better time to analyze the draft, since most teams have now had mini camps.
For those of you who are new to the game, I will answer any questions you may have about the game. But more importantly, I want your voices and suggestions. I want the best free football site out there, and I need your help to do it. I look forward to hearing from you.
hcmv007
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