By Chris Mottram
While checking out NFL Mocks
first round draft predictions, I realized something very scary: The Patriots could get the best player in the draft.
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I obviously knew before that they get the 49ers first pick via trade, but hadn't fully considered the fact that it could end up being the No. 2 overall pick. In other words, New England could be looking at Darren McFadden.
As it stands, the 49ers, Jets, Rams and Falcons are all tied with three wins. So, if the 49ers can win two (or all) of their final three games, the Pats would likely slide down to the fifth overall pick. Then they'll be forced to draft some bum like Chris Long, the best defensive end in the draft.
Of course getting my hopes up about the 49ers winning any of their final three is a waste of time. They finish the season against Cincy, Tampa and Cleveland. And Trent Dilfer is their quarterback.
So what I'm saying is, "Enjoy New England, Darren. They really need your help."
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Chris Mottram is the Community Manager for SportingNews.com and is the co-author of his personal blog Mr. Irrelevant.
This post originally appeared on the Sporting Blog. For more, see The Sporting Blog Archives.
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I couldn’t have said it better myself especially the inter team hostility part that has been somehting i’ve been considering but just haven’t put it on the net yet.
by gallivandenchew on Dec 14, 2007 11:39 AM EST reply actions
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Both games Crosby has been a key player, but somehow you manage to only put an opinion on one he did horrible in. As for the game, i didnt watch it, so whats the point of putting an opinion in. I just found it funny how you took the time to demote a highly skilled player and not give credit where credit was due. As for this;
The Penguins have been in the shadow of Lemieux for quite a LONG time. Im sure its no different when they are over-shadowed again by Crosby and Fluery. A team that cant made 20 wins cant think of themselfs too highly, and would like any media attention they could get.
Thank god Crosby landed there or else they would be a ghost franchise like Columbis was before Nash returned.
by Blitzkrieg101 on Dec 14, 2007 11:39 AM EST reply actions
Look bud I don’t like the kid. Granted he is a good player on a very bad Pittsburgh team but listen to this.
Ok your a guy like Ryan Malone, you’re a top 6 six forward. Suddenly some “super rookie” comes along and takes your spot on the top line. Then instead of even considering you for the assistant captain they give it directly to the rookie( I know Ryan doesn’t deserve it but anyway…) Now you know that that would piss you off right? But in the “best interest of the team” you don’t want to bring up your dislike for the kid so you keep it to yourself.
You know that happened when Mario arrived too!
As for Fleury I love the kid, he’s great and the yellow pads make him a favourite everywhere. Too bad the team he plays on sucks and can’t him enough support.
Sidney is good for the game and good for the city of Pittsburgh, and I have watched what he has done in games, but it’s the stupid things that people do that have a lasting impression on everyone. Not always the “good” things.
Go figure that one out ok.
GO SENS!!!
by senatorsguru on Dec 14, 2007 11:39 AM EST reply actions
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