I am going to my first game since '08 on Saturday with my dad and I was wondering where the best place to buy tickets would be. I know Stubhub, Ticketmaster, etc. has good deals from time to time, but they tack on so many fees that I wanted to see if there were better options out there first. I'm going to try to buy the tickets by tomorrow or Friday at the latest, unless someone suggest otherwise.

Thanks in advance for the help!

I need more words, so I'll leave you with a poem:

The tender blades of grass

Cut through my heart as I pass.

The turtles in their shells

Are at the door, ringing the bell.

I wish this post required less words,

I wouldn't write a poem so absurd.

Still a couple lines left, that's all there is!

Um, Go Hawks, and um, um, uh, well,

ME!

        I am only 19 years old, going on 20. I have been a Dodger fan most of my life and have experienced the highs and lows thereof. There has never been a Dodgers World Series team in my lifetime. Hell, I wasn't even old enough to remember Piazza, Nomo Part I, or Mondesi. I grew up on the teams of the early aughts and the mediocrity that ensued. Some of my best memories as a Dodger fan include Green going nuts in Milwaukee, Beltre's phenomenal season, Finley's walk-off Grand Slam, and the Dodgers making it to back to back NLCS'. These are all great memories for almost any fan, but the Dodgers are different. We aren't the Royals, the Mariners, the Cubs, or even the Phillies. We are in a different class, reserved only for the likes or the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox. We are there because, like those clubs, our franchises' history has been consistently excellent.

        Which makes it all the more frustrating and depressing that we have become the league's punching bag. Our franchise now shares a portion of its proud history (Jackie Robinson integrating the league; successfully opening baseball to the West Coast; numerous legendary players and moments; more championships than any club not known as the Yankees of Cardinals, etc.) with the ugliness of this bankruptcy. Since the O'Malley's, we have had two owners who didn't really care about the club or its deep roots the way the fan does and therefore, didn't feel the need to continue upholding our legacy of consistent excellence, but rather both owner's saw the Dodgers as financial asset ready to be exploited. Sure, you have Fernando bobble head nights and Ron Cey throwing out the first pitch on a occasion, supposedly honoring these past greats among others, but it has only been an illusion. Both Fox and the McCourts never really cared about these players or what they meant to the fans, they just want you to think they do. They want to turn your attention to the past in order to draw focus away from the present and beyond. Honoring a past great doesn't mean just giving them a bobble head or giving them some hollow position in the organization, it means upholding the Dodger tradition they worked so hard to mantain. It's sad that Major League Baseball would sell one of its premier franchises to two consecutive owners whose bad intentions were clear if you were just to scratch the surface in even the slightest. A franchise can only go as far as it owner(s) will take it.

        The right ownership is crucial for getting back to the "Dodger Way" whenever we rid ourselves of Frank McCourt. A lot of that responsibility lies on Major League Baseball to due their due diligence and give this franchise and its fans the owner(s) it deserves. It needs to be an owner(s) who not only will genuinely love the team and the community, but use wisdom when choosing who will help run the club, when and when not to speak, and when it is OK to intercede with the affairs of the General Manager in building a winning team. We all want the next owner to have the deepest pockets, but it isn't entirely necessary to have. We just need an owner who cares enough to do what is in the best interest of the club.

        Even with the ownership situation still murky, rebuilding this franchise from the burrows it currently resides in needs to start now. We need to maximize our return in future potential, by trading the few commodities we have now, spending right, and drafting right. Future potential never has a guarantee of being fulfilled, but it is a lot more exciting and promising than shuffling through maxed out veterans. And honestly, when you get down to it, signing and trading for veterans can be just as much of a wild card (Schmidt, Jones; Manny, Dotel etc..) and usually more devastating to the overall outlook of a club . The most successful clubs continually build from within, adding pieces along the way, when necessary, never mortgaging the future for instant gratification. Anyone who can be traded and isn't seen as a crucial piece to success for the next 5-10 years, should be traded. We need to replenish our farm in weak positions with as many prospects as possible. We also need to be willing to sign players over slot recommendations when pertaining to the draft. The more chips we have in our system, the easier it is to make sound trades, save money, and continually field a winning team. 

         I haven't lived long enough to see the Dodgers in a World Series, 23 years is too long and a drought that should never happen again. The ownership constantly exploits World Series victories of the past in order to sell tickets, without caring to field a team that will bring that past back to the present.  I want to see the Dodgers get back to their winning ways and leave today's Dodgers a distant, faint memory.

So I live out in Southern California and I am a Seahawks fan. Because of my location, the only games I get on Fox are Cowboy, Giant, or Packer games. Out of all the games shown on FOX and CBS last year, none were 'Hawk games. At best, this year we might pick up the games against Oakland and San Diego. I want to watch more games than that, but I might have to buy NFL Sunday Ticket, which cost about $350. So, what should I do? Does anyone know of any other ways to watch games on Sunday from remote locations? I don't want to pay the $350, but will do it if there isn't another way.

For the about the last week, Field Gulls and other, lesser sports sites have been set ablaze with the prospects of Seattle acquiring Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos. As a Seahawks fan, I can say that I was on the computer most of Friday and Saturday trying to get an idea of what people were saying about this. Am I excited as hell about the idea of having a threat like Marshall on our team? Yes, yes I am. But as I was reading the various threads, articles, and sometimes tweets pertaining to this story, four questions continually pestered me. Do we want Brandon Marshall? What about his reputation? Who is our competition? What is the cost? Though I am not an "insider" and don't have any connections to anyone in the league, I want to sort this out as logically as I can with the information I do have from the internet.

Do we want Brandon Marshall?

As far as football playing goes, who wouldn't? He has been one of the most dominant receivers in the game over the last three years, catching 307 passes over that span, as well as amassing 3710 yards and 23 touchdowns. He not only has great hands, but is very graceful for a receiver his size (6-4 230lbs.). He would be a deep threat that the Seahawks haven't had in a while. A Seahawk fan can only dream of having him on the same offense as T.J. Houshmanzadeh and John Carlson. We would just need a capable QB, LT, and game plan, and we should be pretty respectable.

What about his reputation?

Brandon Marshall has become pretty infamous around the league for his off field antics. He has even earned the nickname baby T.O. Though Owens was a problem in the locker room, Marshall has been a problem off the field. Marshall has had many run ins with the law, mainly because of domestic violence. I think a more fair comparison would be Randy Moss. Here is a record of Marshall's legal troubles.

My main concern with Marshall is the company he keeps off the field. I think the change of scenery could be very good for him. Whether it factors or not, Seattle's roster if full of good guys from the Ruskell years, who would surely be a good influence on him. Also, from what I know about Pete Carroll, he usually deals well with people who have a Tupac-ian view of life. In fact, he usually has an easier time dealing with these kind of people if you note all the communities he reached out to in Los Angeles. Of course, this is all speculative, but it is something to think about.

Who is our competition?

At the moment, I believe pretty adamantly that we can break down our competition for Marshall into three categories: Possible, Doubtful, and Highly Unlikely. The chances for teams in the highly unlikely category to trade or sign Marshall are literally next to none. In my opinion, they can be considered eliminated from contention. Doubtful teams are probably not going to make a run for him. Possible teams are our closest competition. After looking at the league, here is how I see it breaking down.

Highly Unlikely: Eagles, Giants, Vikings, Lions, Packers, Saints, Cardinals, Falcons, Panthers, Rams, Patriots, Bills, Bengals, Steelers, Ravens, Browns, Colts, Texans, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs (22 teams)

Doubtful: Cowboys, Redskins, Bucs, 49ers, Dolphins, Jaguars (6 teams). I figure you can't really ever completely count the Cowboys or Redskins out, but I really think neither will pull the trigger. The Bucs, Dolphins, and Jaguars need a Wide Receiver and have some picks, but that is the extent of it. The 49ers also probably will not do anything, but they could hurt the Seahawks by trying to drive up the price, they also have 2 first round picks.

Possible: Jets and Bears (2 teams). The Bears are already at a disadvantage because they don't have until the 75th in the third round. But they have a serious need at receiver and have been spending money, so, who knows? The Jets, I think are the closest thing that we have to competition for Marshall at all. It would be harder for them to trade for Marshall because they play in the same conference. Plus, they could look to the draft for someone like Golden Tate. I don't think the Jets really would want to trade a first rounder for Marshall either.

So, there you have it. Are only true competition for Marshall is the Jets, and they are in a distant second. In fact, Marshall hasn't even visited them yet, who knows if he want to play for them, or if they really are serious about him. I think this is obviously enormous leverage for the Seahawks because the market for Marshall is extremely thin.

What is the cost?

I think it is pretty evident that Seattle will not give up their 6th overall pick for Marshall, otherwise they would have signed him straight up to an offer sheet last Saturday. There are two things we can look at from the market's perspective to determine price, among other things.

The first is the market for Marshall, which we have already established. Basic economic principals say that if something is not in high demand, its value decreases. Brandon Marshall is not in high demand, meaning his value has hypothetically decreased.

Second, we can look at the Boldin trade as an indicator to how much Marshall is worth. They are somewhat similar receivers with similar numbers. Marshall might have more upside than Boldin and be less of an injury, but his history off the field offsets that for the most part. Boldin was traded to Baltimore last week along with a 5th (159th overall) for the Ravens 3rd (88th) and 4th (124th) round picks in the draft. The value for the 5th round pick according to the NFL Draft Pick Value Chart is 28.8. The value for the picks the Ravens sent are 150 for the third and 48 for the 4th. Together, the picks the Ravens traded for Boldin are worth a combined 198 points. To equate Boldin's worth to a single draft pick, we will subtract 28.8 from 198. This ends up equaling 169.2, or about the 84th pick in the draft, which is mid 3rd round. Here is the chart.

Using this logic, I think a fair price for Marshall might be a 4th this year, along with Deion Branch, and a conditional pick next year for Marshall and a 5th. Something along those lines. The point is that it would be absolutely preposterous to trade any 1st round pick for Marshall. I think it is still a little bit of a reach for a 2nd, but would be pretty happy with it overall, because as good as he might be, the market has dictated his value, and it is not worth a first. It is now up to Seattle to play it smart like they have been and wait for the right time to pick up Marshall and not over pay for him.

Or they just made not trade him, and if that is the case, nevermind then.

As opposed to my previous Mock, this one will have details. As always criticism is welcomed.

1st Round

1) St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

As we get closer and closer to the draft, it appears the Rams are starting to lean more and more to Sam Bradford. There are a couple of reasons why they would select Bradford over the highly thought of Ndamukong Suh. One, the Rams are in desperate need of a franchise Quarterback that they haven't had since Warner. Two, it really comes down to the money. If they are going to pick someone 1st overall and pay them the money that a #1 gets, they would rather pay it to a QB. Three, they need a face for the franchise. One could argue Steven Jackson is that face, but they need a Quarterback who can be that face as well.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Pick: None

2) Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

This will be one of the most interesting picks to watch. The buzz has been that the Lions want out of this pick because of money. At the moment they still have the pick, so we will assume this pick will be here come April. I think the biggest need the Lions have is OT. For whatever reason they seem committed to Jeff Backus who was very mediocre. The truth is, they need to protect QB Matthew Stafford, at any cost. If that means drafting Russell Okung here and telling Backus to sit on the bench or take a hike, then so be it. They cannot let Stafford continue to get pounded the way he did last year. We know what that can do to a young QB's psyche (see: David Carr). But, the best player in the draft has fallen to them and they have a need at DT, even if it is not as big as OT. Personally, I would take Okung, but this Mock isn't about who I would take, rather who I believe the Lion's will take.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Pick: None

3) Tampa Bay Bucs- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

This is a great position for the Bucs to be in. They desperately need a good DT along the line and one should fall to them. They could, hypothetically, be in a position where they get to choose between Suh and McCoy, all the better for the Bucs. Be aware of mock drafts that have them taking Jason Pierre-Paul, he will not go this high.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul

4) Washington Redskins- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.

I have seen a lot of mocks that have the Redskins taking Jimmy Clausen with this pick. If Okung is still available here, they will be taking him. My reasoning? For one, Jason Campbell is really not that bad of a QB. In fact, considering the Offensive Line he had, and the fact that the team basically gave up on Jim Zorn, Campbell played pretty well. He threw for over 3,500 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions, and a 85.4 QB rating. He did all this while getting sacked 43 times. Plus he is only 28, he is in entering his prime. Another reason they wont be drafting a QB is because Shanahan is running the show more than most think. Just look at what they have done during free agency. Nothing. Does that sound like a Snyder off season to you? I believe Mike Shanahan wants to play Campbell for another year. He is more developed than Clausen will be and has a stronger arm. The biggest need the Redskins have is Left Tackle and they will fill that need with the best Tackle prospect in the draft.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Pick: Jimmy Clausen

5) Kansas City Chiefs- Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

For whatever reason, it seems like Chiefs fans don't want Eric Berry. I don't know why. John McGraw sucks and Mike Brown is 32. True Brandon Albert is more of a Guard than a Tackle, but there is tackle worthy of a 5th overall pick since Okung will in all likely hood be gone. Eric Berry is considered one of the top prospects in the draft and would fill a position need. A dark horse here will be McClain.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Pick: Anthony Davis

6) Seattle Seahawks-Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

Every intelligent Seahawks fan is praying that we don't trade a first round pick for Brandon Marshall. We want a Quarterback! Jimmy Clausen is the obvious choice at this pick. He is an intelligent Quarterback, has a good release, good pocket presence, good footwork, and is tough. His leadership has gotten mixed reviews and black eyes. But with Hasselbeck aging quite badly and Seattle in the midst of another coaching change, now is the time draft a Quarterback.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Picks: Derrick Morgan, Jason Pierre-Paul

7) Cleveland Browns-Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Although Joe Haden had a poor showing at the combine, he is still the best corner in this draft. a pretty good place to check him out is on youtube. Prodraftparty has a 10 minute video of him and his highlights and lowlights of the year. Joe Haden is considered the best Corner back in the draft and would fill a need in Cleveland. He has great instincts, is a good blitzer, and sticks to his man very well. The only knock I have against him is that he isn't a great tackler. He usually tackles too low or doesn't rap around the target well enough. Otherwise, I don't think he will fall past Mike Holmgren here at 7.

Common Dumb Mock Draft Picks: Eric Berry, Dez Bryant

8) Oakland Raiders-Bruce Campbell, OT,Maryland

Al Davis loves to fill needs with players who are athletes before football players. I also feel that he likes to surprise people as well. The Raiders defense isn't really too bad, but their offense needs lots of repairs. Needs that should have been met in pasts drafts such as Quarterback and Wide Receiver have been met by projects. Projects are OK, as long as they have the proper environment to get nurtured in. Think of all the receivers that have come out of New Orleans. They were projects, like Colston and Meachem, but were in a great environment to learn the game. Unfortunately for Robert Gallery, JaMarcus Russell, and Darrius Heyward-Bey, they are not in good environments. In fact, their environment is the equivalent of a family of fish being forced to live in the septic tank under John Goodman's house. All of those guys were reaches and are just struggling to survive in the league now. Bruce Campbell is my candidate for the septic tank. I am sure that his combine impressed Al Davis. Lots of reporters considered him one of the finest specimens they have ever seen at the Tackle position. He is huge, quick, and superbly athletic. Unfortunately for him, his technique is still OK at best. Sounds like a Raider!

Common Dumb Draft Picks: None; can't rule anyone out other than Terrence Cody.

9) Buffalo Bills: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

The Bills have been hurting on the line since they traded Jason Peters. Their offensive line was rated among the worst in the league last year. This is a position of need for them. Luckily for them, one of the most technically sound tackles is still on the board. My feeling is that they will take Bulaga, but Trent Williams and Anthony Davis might go here as well. We shall see.

Common Dumb Draft Picks: Rolando McClain, Bryan Bulaga???

10) Jacksonville Jaguars:  Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

The Jaguars rebounded pretty nicely towards the end of the season, but they still need to play a lot better a lot early to get into the playoffs. Their GM is known for drafting the Best Available Player or BAP. In this case, Rolando McClain fits that description. McClain is the best LB in the, but hurt himself at the combine, much like Joe Haden. He probably wont get passed the Jags.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul

11) Denver Broncos: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

This is one of the hardest picks to predict. I have them picking Dan Williams over Dez Bryant for 3 reasons. One, Brandon Marshall hasn't been traded yet, so at the moment, Wide Receiver isn't a huge need. Two, Dez Bryant has been slipping on draft boards everywhere. It's because he hasn't played in a while and didn't participate in the combine, and isn't planning on participating in the Oklahoma St. Pro Day. He is probably hiding something. Three, even if they need Wide Receiver, they could draft a pretty decent chance of finding a good one in the second round. They really desperately need help on the defensive side of the line. They don't have a reliable Nose Tackle at the moment and would like one to help Robert Ayers shine this coming year.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Dez Bryant at the moment

12) Miami Dolphins: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.

Wow, that was a far drop! The Dolphins need help at the Receiver position and I don't really see them picking anyone else if Dan Williams and Rolando McClain are gone.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Dez Bryant??

13) San Fransisco 49ers: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

The Niners have a really good defense and are starting to show signs of a formidable offense. As a Seahawks fan, they are the team that terrifies me the most in the NFC West. On offense, they've got Alex Smith finally looking capable, except it detracts from Frank Gore. They also have Michael Crabtree, as well as Vernon Davis. What they really need is a good offensive line and a quick running back to compliment Frank Gore. Joe Staley is a pretty good Left Tackle and has that spot locked up. A right tackle is needed. Trent Williams would be a great fit. Most scouts are projecting him to be a very good right tackle.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Taylor Mays

14) Seattle Seahawks: Charles Brown, OT, USC

The Seahawks already picked a Quarterback with their first pick, and despite having Alex Gibbs coach their O-Line, I see them picking a OT in the first round. Charles Brown is the perfect fit for the Zone Blocking Scheme, after being dominant in it at USC. In fact, he hasn't given up a QB sack since his Junior year. I was hoping he would be there at the 40th pick, but since his showing at the combine, there is no way he slips out of the first round. Really this pick wil be between Anthony Davis and Brown, and I think it isn't even close. Anthony Davis was unimpressive at the combine, has work ethic and character issues, and isn't nearly as familiar with the ZBS as Charles Brown.

Common Dumb Draft Picks: Anthony Davis, C.J. Spiller

15) New York Giants: Brian Price, DT, UCLA

It's too bad for the Giants that Rolando McClain was snatched up by the Jags, otherwise he would be the pick. They also, hypothetically, met their need at safety with the signing of Antrel Rolle. I have been convinced by John Morgan of Field Gulls that Brian Price does not merit a first round pick, but, hey, he will likely get picked in the first. I think he is gone by 15 because the Giants are gonna scoop him up. They need help at the Defensive Tackle position that was shaky at best last year. Now with the loss of Fred Robbins, the position becomes even more of a need.

Common Dumb Draft Picks: Taylor Mays, Anthony Davis

16) Tennessee Titans: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

This would be great for the Titans and their fans. They would essentially be trading an aging Kyle Vanden Bosch for the best 4-3 end prospect in the draft, Derrick Morgan. This will probably be their biggest need in the draft and it will be filled pretty early. I don't know the Titan's GM, but hopefully he doesn't select JPP here. Go with the sure thing.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul

17) San Francisco 49ers: Taylor Mays, S, USC

I know, I know, C.J. Spiller, blah blah blah. They can still get a quick running back in the second round. There are not many great safties in this draft, but Taylor Mays has the making of a good one. I feel that this is a player Singletary will really want on his defense. He will be another smash mouth along the lines of Patrick Willis, and we all know how much Singletary loves smash mouth players who play with a fire on defense. Taylor Mays' main problem is in cover. He is absolutely an excellent run defender, but his cover against the pass is weak. I think this is something that Singletary's crew can work out.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Anthony Davis

18) Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho

The Steelers' Offensive Line could use some help. It is not necessarily because they are bad or anything, but because Big Ben spends more time in the pocket than he does chasing girls in college towns. Iupati is a great player that would really fit in the Steelers organization. He is a good guy, who plays football passionately and with a mean streak.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: <(I_i)> Meaning I don't know.

19) Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State

It would be nice if the Falcons had a 2nd round pick. Then they could take someone like Brandon Graham or JPP here and select someone like Kareem Jackson in the second, but they traded it to Kansas City. They arguably need corner help more than they need a pass rush, but pass rush is still a need for them. Kyle Wilson is considered the second best corner in the draft and had an impressive showing at the combine.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Jason Pierre Paul

20) Houston Texans: Earl Thomas, S, Texas

Cornerback is also a position of need, but any Corner taken at this pick would be a reach. Luckily, Earl Thomas is around for them. They need help in their secondary and Earl Thomas is the best value at this point in the draft. They probably would also like a OT as well, eventually.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Patrick Robinson

21) Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

The Bengals were not really able to do anything again this year in the playoffs. This was mainly because they didn't have another big receiving threat other than Chad Eight-Five. They need a good receiving Tight End and Gresham is a really good one, probably the best in the draft. Then, the Bengals will probably add T.O. or Antonio Bryant and it should be all good next year. But then again, it is the Bengals.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Taylor Mays

22) New England Patriots: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

C.J. Spiller is the man here. The Patriots really need help with their Running game. They need to take pressure off of Tom Brady by getting someone who is a capable runner. God, I would hate to see him go to the Patriots, though. Oh well. 

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Meh

23) Green Bay Packers: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

Phew, finally Davis' slide has stopped. Lucky for the Packers who really need help on the line. They had the worst one in the league last year, due to poor play and injuries. Davis should do a solid job protecting Aaron Rodgers and yeah, I'm tired of writing.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Anything other than O-Line

24) Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

I would say this is about right for him. He could be a monster in Philly, but he could also be a bust, who knows? This would be meeting one of the Eagles' biggest needs. I am sure Eagles fans will fall in love with him.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Carlos Dunlap

25) Baltimore Ravens: Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State

They need more help on the line. They also really need a corner, but their is no one worth picking at this juncture. It would have been so easy just to pick Golden Tate, oh well.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Jared Odrick??

26) Arizona Cardinals: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri

Damn, the Cardinals lost a lot of players during free agency. But I think they will probably do what they do best and build through the draft. I see Sean Weatherspoon going to them here, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they drafted for some other need here and went after Brandon Spikes in the later round.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Golden Tate

27) Dallas Cowboys: Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida

The Cowboys really need help on their O-line, but unfortunately all the notable Tackles are taken. Pouncey is rated as the best Center in the draft by a lot and could really help their line. Cowboys fans, I'm sure want Golden Tate, but can thank Jerry for investing so much into Williams. I could see them taking a receiver in a later round or in next year's draft, but not here.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Carlos Dunlap

28) San Diego Chargers: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State

Honestly, I don't really know if I care for Matthews going here, but San Diego kinda put themselves in this position. They really need a running back, and I think it comes down to Best and Matthews. I give the edge to Matthews because I think San Diego will wind up signing Sproles back, and they will need a bruiser kind of guy to complement one another.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Anything other than a RB

29) New York Jets: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

This is the weapon that Mark Sanchez needs. Sure, the Jets have Braylon Edwards, but he can't control his hands, much like Ben Roethlisberger. Golden Tate has great hands, speed, and is a deep threat. He would be a nice toy for Mark Sanchez to throw to.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: any cornerback for obvious reasons

30) Minnesota Vikings: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Congratulations Vikings fans, you now have Sergio Kindle on your defense.

Common Dumb Draft Pick: Jared Odrick, Jerry Hughes

31) Indianapolis Colts: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

This team doesn't really have much problems, but is simply taking BAP. Graham would be great as a backup to Freeney and Mathis, and eventually take one of their spots in the rotation.

32) New Orleans Saints: Jerry Hughes, OLB, TCU

The Saints need help with their Linebacking corps. Jerry Hughes is the best talent left here.

News just broke that the long time Left Tackle for the Washington Redskins just retired. This is the link, here. With the retirement of Chris Samuels and Jason Campbell being tendered, I think Seattle has a great chance of having Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen available at 6. The only two realistic hurdles would be the Rams selecting a QB first overall, or someone trading up ahead of us. But, if they were to both fall to us a 6, who should we select between the two? Do we select a QB at all? (God, I hope this doesn't count as Rosterbation.)

Possibility of drafting a QB, Picks 1-5:

Rams: Very Possible. Probably the biggest threat to draft a QB before us. It's just a matter of who they value more for the money, Suh, McCoy, Bradford, or Clausen.

Lions: Extremely Unlikely. For obvious reasons.

Bucs: Extremely Unlikely.

Redskins: Unlikely. They could still, hypothetically go for a QB, but it just wouldn't make sense, especially with all the activity buzzing around them. I think they will go after Okung, if he is around.

Chiefs: Highly Unlikely. They have way too much money tied up in Cassel, as well as needs in other places.

I have various opinions about the draft. I don't have any radical ideas, like McCoy above Suh. Here is my first round. I will defend my picks if anyone asks me to, but I want my mock to get better, and I really don't know every team and their needs thoroughly enough. Criticism is welcomed.

1) St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford (QB, Oklahoma)

2) Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh (DT, Nebraska)

3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy (DT, Oklahoma)

4) Washington Redskins: Russell Okung (OT, Oklahoma State)

5) Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Berry (S, Tennessee)

6) Seattle Seahawks: Jimmy Clausen (QB, Notre Dame)

7) Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden (CB, Florida)

8) Oakland Raiders: Bruce Campbell (OT, Maryland)

9) Buffalo Bills: Bryan Bulaga (OT, Iowa)

10) Jacksonville Jaguars: Jason Pierre-Paul (DE, South Florida)

11) Denver Broncos: Dez Bryant (WR, Oklahoma State)

12) Miami Dolphins: Dan Williams (NT, Tennessee)

13) San Francisco 49ers: Anthony Davis (OT, Rutgers)

14) Seattle Seahawks: Charles Brown (OT, USC)

15) New York Giants: Brian Price (DT, UCLA)

16) Tennessee Titans: Derrick Morgan (DE, Georgia Tech)

17) San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson)

18) Pittsburgh Steelers: Trent Williams (OT, Oklahoma)

19) Atlanta Falcons: Rolando McClain (ILB, Alabama)

20) Houston Texans: Taylor Mays (S, USC)

21) Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham (TE, Oklahoma)

22) New England Patriots: Sergio Kindle (OLB, Texas)

23) Green Bay Packers: Mike Iupati (OG, Idaho)

24) Philadelphia Eagles: Earl Thomas (S, Texas)

25) Baltimore Ravens: Golden Tate (WR, Notre Dame)

26) Arizona Cardinals: Sean Weatherspoon (ILB, Missouri)

27) Dallas Cowboys: Maurkice Pouncey (G/C, Florida)

28) San Diego Chargers: Javhid Best (RB, Cal)

29) New York Jets: Kyle Wilson (CB, Boise State)

30) Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Hughes (LB, TCU)

31) Indianapolis Colts: Jared Odrick (DT/DE, Penn State)

32) New Orleans Saints: Brandon Graham (DE, Michigan)

I am sorry for posting another draft, what if, but I am extremely curious what everyone thinks of this. What if Seattle traded their 14th pick to the Chargers for the Chargers first, second, and third round picks? My reasoning for this might not be enough to make any one a believer, but what the hell, it's the draft, which is full of possibilities. Here are my reasons, take from the what you want:

Why San Diego Would Want our Pick:

In the last week and a half or so, San Diego has released both of their backs, L.T. and Sproles. While there is a chance Sproles could be back, L.T. will not and Sproles is not an every down back. San Diego will be in the market for a running back, that is for sure, and since most running backs in free agent are either over the hill, or at the tail end of their peaks, the best place to find a running back is in the Draft.

In the 2010 NFL Draft, most "experts" believe C.J. Spiller is the best back in the draft. In fact, he might be the only one to go in the first round. He was explosive, deceptive, and fast in college. Obviously the NFL is a different beast, but he still is coveted. Most mock drafts have him going either to Seattle or right around Seattle's 14th pick. What if San Diego wants Spiller? I am sure they do, but how much?

Why Seattle Would Want to trade the Pick:

Simply for more picks. Let's be honest, if we can get three potential picks for one, all in the top half of the draft, it is something you should consider. Who would we really take at 14? Bryan Bulaga? C.J. Spiller? Couldn't we get players like them later in the draft, who might even fit our system better. I believe their is a great chance that we could get Charles Brown with the 28th pick in the draft. We could nab someone like Best or Matthews in the second round or Joe McKnight with our third. Who knows? But, say the opportunity were to arise, wouldn't it better to maximize our picks and grab someone like Spiller or Bulaga later in the draft?

How did I come up with the terms of the trade:

I used the Draft Pick Value Chart, which tells the hypothetical value of all of the picks in the draft. For example, the 14th pick has a value of 1,100 points, while the 6th pick has a value of 1,600. The first pick has a value of 3,000. If we called the Rams and told them we would trade them the 14th and 6th overall picks in the draft for the first one, we would, hypothetically, be getting a better deal than the Rams. I believe it is all subjective, though. If there is a top-heavy draft, the picks higher in the draft are worth a lot, while the lower picks are worth a significantly less. This draft though is supposedly full of talent, even in the later rounds. Anyways, the value of the 28th pick is listed at 660, while the Chargers 2nd and 3rd round picks are listed at 300 and 132 points, respectively. That adds up to 1,092, which is 8 points of the value of the 14th overall pick. But, since this draft is supposedly deep, it could be a great deal for Seattle, if the opportunity were to ever present itself.

So, even if this never happens, even if it does happen, but with a different team, it is always interesting to look at potential prospects relating to the draft. What does everyone think? As a fan, would you like to see the Seahawks make the trade or keep the 14th if the situation presents itself? It's an interesting thought for a team with lots of holes at keep positions

It seems like a long shot, but there is an extraordinarily small chance that we could land Gerald McCoy. Here is my reasoning, and if it were to happen, it would most likely happen one of two ways. We also know, logically, these things would have to happen: The Rams would have to select a Quarterback; The Lions would have to select a OT, because the Bucs are definitely taking a Defensive Tackle if one is available. I don't think the Redskins will draft a DT because they have lots of money invested in Haynesworth and Cornelius Griffin. I think the Redskins would most likely take either a QB or a OT. The Chiefs definitely will not take a DT, because they have drafted Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson the last two years. So:

Scenario A: Rams select: Jimmy Clausen; Lions select: Russell Okung; Bucs select: Ndamukong Suh; Redskins select: Anthony Davis; Chiefs select: Eric Berry

Scenario B:Rams select: Jimmy Clausen; Lions select: Russell Okung; Bucs select: Ndamukong Suh; Redskins select: Sam Bradford; Chiefs select: Eric Berry

So, in the event that, hypothetically, Gerald McCoy falls to us at 6, do we select him, or do we take someone else. Maybe Sam Bradford or Anthony Davis? What does everyone think?