The last year of Andy Reid's tenure. This is his last shot.

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This one goes out to Riley Cooper. 5 catches, 75 yards, 1 TD. And cascading golden locks that make the hearts of Philadelphia shiver with intrigue and lust.

Aly & A.J.-Walking On Sunshine (via JCF135135)

Some call him Training Camp Darling.

Others call him Fabio.

Some try to hate because his beautiful hair and long, smooth frame make him more worthy of sensual relationships than the Average Joe.

But hate not.

For he'll always be Sunshine. The yellow-haired savior of the Philadelphia Eagles, and dare I say, The American Dream.

You know you want it.

So, who else lols whenever you see a pundit on ESPN say that "the Eagles don't like to run the ball. McCoy isn't good up the middle, they want to air it out." Dilfer on Sportscenter today made me spit my coffee. I just find it funny that they don't want to believe that we are far and away the best running team in the NFL (20 yards/game more than the #2 team, the Oakland Raiders on the back of Darren McFadden).
What's even more interesting, that d-jackfan10 pointed out in another thread, is that Andy may be the highest Yards Per Carry coach for runningbacks of all time. I mean. Holy shit guys. We are the best running team in the game and our star halfback has 28 and 30 carries in his last two outings. Talk about changing of Big Red's tide.

Pictured: A rumbler, tumbler type of TE. Not a smooth, fluid type.

-To business: I'm intrigued by our TEs right now. What people seem to think is that Celek has been in to block a lot this year. Wrong. He has gone out on more pass patterns per game than any other year. In fact, after his breakout year in 09, the trend started. Last year, he had more plays without "chipping" than the previous, and for most of this year, way, waaay more than last.
The trend broke last night. As Andy said in the presser, "Brent [at least] chipped on every single play." Huh. How about that. His numbers are directly correlated to the amount of time he does blocking. If anything, this is a restatement of things we know. He is not an elite athlete - he is no Vernon Davis or Jimmy Graham. Celek is at his best when utilized like a true TE. He was used that way last night, and we saw what that brought to the West Coast Offense.

You guys might remember the days of people saying, "Donovan McNabb runs his offense best when he gets the ball to the TE." It isn't just 5, it is the system. We run a more wide open version of the system with more spread elements, but the system is at its core the West Coast Offense.

-As for our other budding TE, Clay Harbor, all I can say is 'wow.' That guy has surprised me. He is quietly one of the better (if not one of the best) blocking TEs in the league right now. Not bad for a guy who played WR in college. Physically speaking, he brings more to the table as a receiver than Brent. Smoother athlete, faster (pre-draft 40-yard-dash time of 4.58 vs. Brent's 4.79), and stronger (30 reps of 225 lbs [also, the most for any tight end in the 2010 draft] vs. Brent's 19).

Clay's ability to wham block has been one of the reasons we've run so well. The dude delivers a hell of a pop and can handle DEs/OLBs one-on-one rather well. For a particularly good example, check him out here on the left side of the formation taking in Brian Orakpo one-on-one in pass pro  for 4 secondson a boot to his side. 

Meanwhile, he is a fluid athlete, up there with the great L.J. Smith (whose number he hilariously sports).

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20111031_Paul_Domowitch__Eagles__Celek_catches_on_against_Cowboys.html

Domo points out here that we've been using two tight end sets more than ever to the aid of the run game, but I think we are only beginning to see what these two guys are capable of doing. I contend that Harbor in motion or even from a three point stance is our best big bodied WR. (Fun fact, his vertical jump is 40 goddamned inches. Wow.) We have yet to see what the emergence of a stronger run game and these two TEs will amount to, but I have a feeling that it will be fun as hell to watch.

This is not football related. I hope you all can understand. I guess this is something fresh in a world without any relevant football news.  I am bursting at the seams right now and need to alleviate the pressure without rupturing and exploding. I need you guys right now.

My school, a rather prestigious NON-RELIGIOUS boarding school with a 'holier-than-thou' complex, has decided that my award winning fiction short story (in a nationwide contest - we will probably be seeing it in Vanity Fair in April of 2012) is too "touchy" to be published by the school. Well, I have shown it to friends, to our English department, and even to random people in the school community, and the consensus is that it accomplishes something important even though it is racy.

I am already in hot water with the school. If I were to do it my way and print out 200 copies and litter them across campus, I would be kicked out. So, if you guys will allow it, I would like to share it with you. I don't need responses, I just want people to see it. I don't care about fame or any of that crap, I just want to say something that needs to be said. 

-And really quickly, my childhood best friend committed suicide in March. I didn't handle it well. I needed to find peace with everything, so I wrote. And I wrote. And I found a character. A character who I hated (and still hate) with all of my heart and soul. And I gave him a story. So, if you can tolerate, I offer you, my brothers and sisters and fellow Eagles fans, my magnum opus...

[Note: The above statements are fact. Everything after the jump is fiction.  THIS STORY IS NOT THROUGH MY EYES. I AM NOT THE NARRATOR, AND THE EVENTS ARE ENTIRELY FICTIONAL.]

[Also, I am still looking for a name to give this person. I cannot in good conscience name this man. If you could toss a name or two that you like in the comments, I would be so appreciative. Thank you.]

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"Tell Nina that this is NOT ENOUGH HAIR GEL."

Draft Day is approaching my friends, and I am starting to get that feeling in my pants (no, not that one. I told you to wait in the van.) So, here is my first official Big Board. Top 99 Guys. A few notes on my first round grades, and one on a good friend of draftniks everywhere

Take it in. Mmm.

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Former Eagles' wide receiver Freddie Mitchell (aka Freddex aka "The Peoples' Champ" aka "The Sultan of Slot" aka "4th and 26" aka "I'd Like to thank my Hands for being so great") will be featured on Millionaire Matchmaker tonight. The only question: How does Freddex, that fucking tool-case, still have a million bucks to his name?

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Before I'm accused of flying off the handle in the fallout of last night's game, let me say that I have considered this since the Colts game:

What if we go one-and-done in the playoffs? Vick is hobbled, contained, picked off, etc…

It’s draft day. Andrew Luck has declared. The Panthers give us a call. "Hey, we’ll give you #1 overall, a 3rd, and next year's 1 and 2 for Vick."  The options are bountiful.  Andrew Luck (and subsequently trading Kolb). Da'Quan Bowers.  Patrick Peterson.  Prince Amukamara. Trading down.

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My first shot at the 53. Some meandering...

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Round 1

1. St. Louis Rams select: Sam Bradford, QB, Okahoma

Compares to: Philip Rivers

2.Detroit  Lions select: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

Compares to: Merlin Olson (oldie, but a great)

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

Compares to: Jonathan Babineux

4. Washington Redskins select: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

Compares to: Orlando Pace

5. Kansas City Chiefs selct: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

Compares to: Jordan Gross

6. TRADE

Seattle Seahawks trade #6 overall to Buffalo Bills for #9 and  5th round pick (#201)

Buffalo Bills select: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

Compares to: Matt Schwab

7. Cleveland Browns select:  Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State

Compares to: Richard Seymour

8. Oakland Raiders select: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

Compares to: Jason Smith

9. Seattle Seahawks, via Buffalo Bills, select: Dan Williams, NT, Tennesse

Compares to: Marcus Stroud

10. Jacksonville Jaguars select: Eric Berry, S, Tennesse

Compares to: Ed Reed

11. TRADE

Dever Broncos trade #11 to Philadelphia Eagles for #24, #71 (3a via Seattle Seahawks) and #84 (3b)

Philadelphia Eagles select: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Compares to: Courtland Finnagan

12. Miami Dolpins select:  Jason Pierre-Paul, DE/OLB, USF

Compares to: Vernon Gholston (athleticism, potential)

13. San Francisco: CJ Spiller, RB Clemson

Compares to: Felix Jones

14. Seattle Seahawks, from Denver, select: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

Compares to: Justin Tuck

15. New York Giants select: Rolando McClain, MLB Alabama

Compares to: James Farrior

16. Tennessee Titans select: Kyle Wilson, CB Boise State

Compares to: Rasheed Mathis

17. San Francisco 49ers, from Carolina, select: Earl Thomas, S/CB Texas

Compares to: (as a S) Antrell Rolle, (as a CB) Asante Samuel + aggressivness (route knowledge, ball hawk)

18. Pittsburgh Steelers select: Sean Weatherspoon, ILB, Missouri

Compares to: Jerod Mayo

19. Atlanta Falcons select: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Compares to: Robert Mathis

20. Houston Texans select: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State

Compares to: Frank Gore

21. Cincinnati Bengals select: Taylor Mays, S, USC

Compares to: Roy Williams

22. New England Patriots select: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

Compares to: Tarrell Owens

23. Green Bay Packers select: Anthony Davis, OT/OG, Rutgers

Compares to: Leonard Davis

24. Denver Broncos, via Philadelphia Eagles, select: Rejus Benn, WR, Illinois

Compares to: Anquan Boldin

25. Baltimore Ravens select: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Compares to: Antonio Gates

26. Arizona Cardinals select: Mike Iupati, OG/OT, Idaho

Compares to: Shawn Andrews

27. Dallas Cowboys select: Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

Compares to: (if not a super bust) Jason Peters

28. San Diego Chargers select: Terrance Cody, NT, Alabama

Compares to: No one really....but if you had to say someone...A fatter Sean Rodgers

29. New York Jets select: Nate Allen, FS, USF

Compares to: Antoine Beathea

30. Minnesota Vikings select: Devin McCourtey, CB, Rutgers

Compares to: (hight, speed, playing style) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

31. Indianapolis Colts select: Maurkice Pouncey, C/OG, Florida

Compares to: Andre Gurode

32. New Orleans Saints select: Brian Price, DT/DE, UCLA

Compares to: Amobi Okoye

3 Rounder next week.

[Eric Berry...One cool cat]

We all love to talk about how Eric Berry is a monster. I love him, you love him, your mother loves him (albeit for other reasons, but I digress)...we all know that Eric Berry is a beast of a player. Well, one of the hot rumors flying around Indianapolis is that not only will Berry fall out of the Top 3, but he will fall out of the top 7 picks. His personal stock has never fallen, but there is simply a growing sense that high-pick safties are simply never as good as they seem. Our most recent examples: Donte Whitner, Michael Huff, and LaRon Landry. Not exactly an allstar group.... We will see Berry go off the board in the 8-12 range, at highest. Book it.

[Pictured: Why having to take a crap and cover the Tight End are actually easy to do in unison.]

Another highly regarded safety, Earl Thomas, has a big time rumor flying about him as well. All the talk is the possibility of Earl moving to CB in the NFL. This is because of his less-than-amazing size at 5'10, 190 and his great anticipation, route reading, and ball skills. Some are even calling him, "The next Asante Samuel". For this reason, his stock is skyrocketing, with a possibility to surpass Eric Berry.

Also, I was recently directed to this clip  (the first soundbite)

http://www.101espn.com/post/38853_burwell_and_stelton_show_note_wednesday_22410/audio

[Pictured: Functional Shoulder]

Yes, that is our Deity Adam Schefter telling it like it is: Sam Bradford will go #1 overall. If you don't agree with Shefter....then you may leave.

[Bow down my minions! Your master has had a vision...and it brings a douchey snicker to his face.]

But seriously, you can leave if you don't hang off of every syllable that comes out of his enlightened mouth.

Round 1

1. Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
2. Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
3. Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
4. Redskins: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
5. Chiefs: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
6. Seahawks: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
7. Browns : Joe Haden, CB, Florida
8. Raiders: Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
9. Bills: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
10. Jaguars: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, USF
11. Broncos (via Bears):  Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
12. Dolphins: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
13. 49ers: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
14. Seahawks (via Broncos): Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
15. Giants: Brian Price, DT, UCLA
16. Titans: Everson Griffin, DE, USC
17. 49ers (via Panthers): Anthony Davis, RT, Rutgers
18. Steelers: Trent Williams, RT, Oklahoma
19. Falcons: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
20. Texans: Dan Williams, DT, Tennssee
21. Bengals: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
22. Patriots: Damien Williams, WR, USC
23. Packers: Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
24. Eagles: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan
25. Ravens: Earl Thomas, FS, Texas
26. Cardinals: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
27. Cowboys: Taylor Mays, FS, USC
28. Chargers: Terrance Cody, NT, Alabama
29. Jets: Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State
30. Vikings: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
31. Colts: Charles Brown, OT, USC
32. Saints: Jahvid Best, RB, Cal

Round 2

1. Rams: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
2. Lions: Vladimir Ducasse, OT/OG, UMass
3. Buccaneers: Arrelious Benn, WR, Indiana
4. Redskins: Maurkice Pouncey, OC/OG, Florida
5. Chiefs: Jerry Hughes, OLB, TCU
6. Seahawks: Lemarr Houston, DT, Texas
7. Browns : Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern
8. Raiders: Daryl Washington, MLB, TCU
9. Bills: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
10. Patriots (via Jaguars): Ricky Sapp, OLB, Clemson
11. Buccaneers (via Bears):  Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan
12. Dolphins: Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
    
13. 49ers: Chad Jones, S, LSU
14. Broncos: Tyson Alualu, DE, Cal
15. Giants: Reshad Jones, SS, Georgia
16. Patriots (via Titans): Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida
17. Panthers: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
18. Steelers: Parrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
19. Chiefs (via Falcons): Cam Thomas, NT, UNC
20. Texans: Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
21. Bengals: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
22. Patriots: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
23. Packers: Amari Spievi, CB, Iowa
24. Eagles: Nate Allen, FS, USF
25. Ravens: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
26. Cardinals: Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest
27. Cowboys: Kyle Calloway, OT/OG, Iowa
28. Chargers: Eric Norwood, ILB, South Carolina
29. Jets: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
30. Vikings: Mike Johnson, OG, Alabama
31. Colts: Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss
32. Saints: Mike Neal, DT, Purdue
    
    Round 3

1. Rams: Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
2. Lions: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
3. Buccaneers: Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech
4. Redskins – Forfeit (Jeremy Jarmon)
5. Chiefs: Jordan Shipley, WR, Texas
6. Eagles (via Seahawks): AJ Edds, OLB, Iowa
7. Browns : Ciron Black, OT, LSU
8. Raiders: Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma
9. Bills: Torrell Troup, NT, UCF
10. Jaguars: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
11. Bears:  Jared Veldeer, OT, Hillsdale
12. Dolphins: Sean Lee, ILB, Penn State
13. 49ers: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
14. Broncos: Dexter McCluster, ATH, Ole Miss
15. Giants: Matt Tennant, OC/OG, Boston College
16. Titans: Javier Arenas, CB/S, Alabama
17. Panthers: Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon
18. Steelers: George Selvie, OLB, USF
19. Falcons: Austin Lane, DE, Murray State
20. Texans: Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
21. Bengals: Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia
22. Raiders (via Patriots): Jason Fox, OT/OG, Miami
23. Packers: Sam Young, RT, Notre Dame
24. Eagles: Andre Roberts, WR, The Citadel
25. Ravens: Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas State
26. Cardinals: Koa Misi, OLB, Utah
27. Cowboys: Pat Angerer, ILB, Iowa
28. Chargers: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB, Indiana University of PA
29. Browns (via Jets): Zane Beadles, OG, Utah
30. Vikings: Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan
31. Colts: Daryl Sharpton, ILB, Miami
32. Saints: Major Wright, S, Florida

Via Nationalfootballpost.com

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Via Profootballtalk:

"C'mon, I'm fiesty! You can't punish me."

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I got a little bored, so here is a quick 1st rounder

1)  St. Louis Rams – Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

2) Detroit Lions – Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

4) Washington Redskins – Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

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

6) Seattle Seahawks - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

7) Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden, CB, Florida

8) Oakland Raiders – Mike Iupati, RT/OG, Idaho

9) Buffalo Bills – Anthony Davis, OT, Rugters

10) Jacksonville Jaguars – Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

11)  Denver Broncos (from Chicago) - Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

12) Miami Dolphins - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma

13) San Francisco 49ers - Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

14) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) - Taylor Mays, S, USC

15) New York Giants- Earl Thomas, S, Texas

16) Tennessee Titans- Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, USF

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

18) Pittsburgh Steelers- Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

19) Atlanta Falcons – Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri

20) Houston Texans - Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

21) Cinncinati Bengals - Damian Williams, WR, USC

22) New England Patriots- Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

23) Green Bay Packers – Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

24) Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

25) Baltimore Ravens – Brandon LeFell, WR, LSU

26)  Arizona Cardinals- Jerry Hughes, OLB, TCU

27)  Dallas Cowboys - Vladimir Ducasse, OG, UMass

28)  San Diego Chargers - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

29) New York Jets- Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State

30) Minnesota Vikings – Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan

31) New Orleans Saints – Brian Price, DT, UCLA

32) Indianapolis Colts- Charles Brown, OT, USC

A few notes:

I refuse to believe that anything other than a QB will be drafted #1 this year. The QB position is the most important one in football. With Spagnulo coming from Eagles' pedigree, and with Pat Shurmer (former Eagles QB coach) as his Offensive Coordinator, I have to believe that he will go by the logic that his forefathers Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid have upholded: A franchise is built upon, in order, a QB, protecting that QB, and then getting your opponent's QB.

The word is that Raiders scouts are going apeshit over Mike Iupati.

Time to go Kiper up in this b#tch!

"I smell McShay's virgin poon-annay...Mmm mmmmm!"

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Women, Children, and Lads of Philadelphia: I urge you to release your anger. Feel your frustrations, and let them fly free from your body. For I assure you, the sky is not falling.

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Big Red got the green

"No homo"

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From Profootballtalk....

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QB:
1. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame***
2. Jake Locker, Washington***
3. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma***
4. Ryan Mallet, Arkansas***
5. Tim Tebow, Florida
6. Tony Pike, Cincinnati
7. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa***
8. Colt McCoy, Texas
9. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss***
10. Daryll Clark, Penn State
FB/H-B:
1. Garrette Graham, Wisconsin
2. Richard Dickson, LSU
3. Tim Tebow, Florida
4. Matt Clapp, Oklahoma
5. Cory Jackson, Maryland
6. ReShawn Jackson, Virginia
RB:
1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson
2. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech***
3. Javhid Best, Cal***
4. Evan Royster, Penn State***
5. Charles Scott, LSU
6. Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State
7. Noel Devine, West Virginia***
8. Ryan Matthews, Fresno State***
9. Tony Gerhart, Stanford
10. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon

WR:
1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State***
2. Damien Williams, USC***
3. Golden Tate, Notre Dame***
4. Brandon LaFell, LSU***
5. Rejus Benn, Illinois***
6. Terrance Tolliver, LSU***
7. Eric Decker, Minnasota
8. Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati***
9. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech***
10. Denario Alexander, Missouri
11. Jacoby Ford, Clemson
12. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas***

TE:
1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
2. Garrette Graham, Wisconsin***
3. Anthony McCoy, USC***
4. Dennis Pitta, BYU
5. Ed Dickson, Oregon
6. Robby Gronkowski, Arizona***
7. Andrew Quarless, Penn State
OT:
1. Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
2. Charles Brown, USC
3. Anthony Davis, Rutgers***
4. Bruce Campbell, Maryland
5. Brian Bulaga, Iowa***
6. Trent Williams, Oklahoma***
7. Ciron Black, LSU
8. Jason Fox, Miami
9. Selvish Capers, West Virginia
10. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin***
11. Adam Ulatowski, Texas
12. Sam Young, Notre Dame
13. Chris Scott, Tennessee

OG:
1. Mike Johnson, Alabama
2. Mike Iupati, Idaho
3. Ciron Black, LSU
4. Rodney Hudson, Florida State***
5. Anthony Davis, Rutgers***
6. Mike Pouncy, Florida***
7. John Jerry, Ole Miss
8. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
9. Jon Asomoah, Illinois
OC:
1. Kris O’Dowd, USC***
2. Matt Tenant, BC
3. Markice Pouncey, Florida***
4. J.D. Walton, Baylor
5. Eric Olson, Notre Dame
6. Ted Larson, NC State

DT:
1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma***
3. Arthur Jones, Syracuse
4. Terrance “Mount” Cody
5. Marvin Austin, UNC***
6. Brian Price, Cal***
7. Jared Odrick, Penn State
8. Tyson Alualu, Cal
9. Allen Bailey, Miami***
10. Boo Robinson, Wake Forrest
11. Dan Williams, Tennessee
12. Vince Oghobasse, Duke
13. Lawrence Marsh, Florida***


4-3DE:
1. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech***
2. Brandon Graham, Michigan
3. Carlos Dunlap, Florida*** 
4. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
5. Ricky Sapp, Clemson
6. Jerry Hughes, TCU
7. Sergio Kindle, Texas
8. Greg Romeus, Pittsburg***
9. Everson Griffin, USC***
10. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
11. George Selvie, USF
12. Brandon Lang, Troy
13. CJ Wilson, ECU

3-4 OLB
1. Brandon Graham, Michigan
2. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
3. Ricky Sapp, Clemson
4. Sergio Kindle, Texas
5. Jerry Hughes, TCU
6. Von Miller, Texas A&M
7. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
8. Everson Griffin, USC***

4-3 WLB:
1. Travis Lewis, Oklahoma***
2. Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
3. Greg Jones, Michigan State***
4. Narravo Bowman, Penn State***
5. Rennie Curran, Georgia***
6. Rico McCoy, Tennesse
4-3 SLB:
1. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
2. Brandon Spikes, Florida
3. Sergio Kindle, Texas
4. Rolando McClain, Alabama
5. Rodderick Mucklroy, Texas
ILB:
1. Rolando McClain, Alabama
2. Brandon Spikes, Florida
3. Sean Lee, Penn State
4. Micah Johnson, Kentucky
5. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
6. Daryl Washington, TCU
7. Quan Sturdivant, UNC***
CB:
1. Joe Haden, Florida***
2. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
3. Patrick Robinson, Florida State
4. Ras-I Dowling, Virginia Tech***
5. Syd’Quan Thompson, Cal
6. Brandon Ghee, Wake Forrest
7. Parish Cox, Oklahoma State
8. Javier Areanas, Alabama
9. Donovan Warren, Michagan***

S:
1. Eric Berry, Tennesse***
2. Earl Thomas, Texas***
3. Taylor Mays, USC
4. Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech***
5. Chad Jones, LSU***
6. Nate Allen, USF
7. Darrell Stuckey, Kansas***
8. Major Wright, Florida***
9. Deunta Williams, UNC***
10. Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
11. Rashad Jones, Georgia***
K:
1. Leigh Tiffin, Alabama
2. Aaron Pettrey, Ohio State
P:
1. Zoltan Mesko, Michigan
2. Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech

Big Board 2010


1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
2. Eric Berry, SS, Tennessee***
3. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
4. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma***
5. Renaldo McClain, ILB, Alabama***
6. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame***
7. Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michagan***
8. Jake Locker, QB, Washington***
9. Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State***
10. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma***
11. Charles Brown, OT, USC
12. Eric Norwood, OLB/ILB/DE, South Carolina
13. Joe Haden, CB, Florida***
14. Earl Thomas, SS, Texas***
15. Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma***
16. Damien Williams, WR, USC***
17. Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
18. Taylor Mays, S, USC
19. Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech***
20. Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
21. Terrance “Mount” Cody, NT, Alabama
22. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
23. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
24. Brandon Spikes, MLB, Florida
25. Greg Hardy, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
26. Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas***
27. Golden Tate, WR/KR, Notre Dame***
28. Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida***
29. Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa***
30. Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech***
31. Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson
32. Kris O’Dowd, C, USC***
33. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma State
34. Trent Williams, RT, Oklahoma State***
35. Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU***
36. Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU
37. Rejus Benn, WR, Illinois***
38. Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech***
39. Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
40. Jahvid Best, RB, Cal***
41. Tim Tebow, QB/FB/TE, Florida
42. Brian Price, DT, Cal***
43. Chad Jones, S, LSU***
44. Ciron Black, RT/OG, LSU
45. Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas***
46. Mike Williams, OG, Alabama
47. Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky
48. Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse
49. Marvin Austin, DT, UNC***
50. Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburg***
51. Nate Allen, S, USF
52. Anthony McCoy, TE, USC***
53. Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
54. Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
55. Everson Griffin, DE/OLB, USC***
56. Sean Lee, ILB, Penn State
57. Ras-I Dowling, CB/S, Virginia Tech***
58. Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon
59. Greg Jones, OLB/ILB, Michigan State***
60. Matt Tenant, C, BC
61. Jason Fox, OT, Miami
62. Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
63. Rodney Hudson, OG, Florida State***
64. Tyson Alualu, DT, Cal***
65. Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
66. Garrette Graham, TE/FB, Wisconsin
67. Syd’Quan Thompson, CB, Cal
68. Darrell Stuckey, S, Kansas***
69. Narravo Bowman, OLB, Penn State***
70. Allen Bailey, DT, Miami***
71. J.D. Walton, C, Baylor
72. Marshawn Gilyard, WR/KR, Cincinnati***
73. Evan Royster, RB, Penn State***
74. George Selvie, DE/OLB, USF
75. Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forrest
76. Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa***
77. Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida***
78. Markice Pouncey, C, Florida***
79. Charles Scott, RB, LSU
80. Selvish Capers, OT, West Virginia
81. Terrance Tolliver, WR, LSU***
82. Major Wright, S, Florida***
83. Micah Johnson, ILB, Kentucky
84. John Jerry, OG, Ole Miss
85. Eric Olson, C, Notre Dame
86. Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU
87. Parish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
88. Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas***
89. Tony Gerhart, RB, Stanford
90. Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
91. Sergio Render, OG, Virginia Tech
92. Boo Robinson, NT, Wake Forrest
93. Javier Areanas, CB, Alabama
94. Daryl Washington, ILB, TCU
95. Robby Gronkowski, TE/FB, Arizona***
96. Denario Alexander, WR, Missouri
97. Deunta Williams, SS, UNC***
98. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech***
99. Reshad Jones, S, Geogia***
100. Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

Mock Off-season

(All free agents unlisted are assumed to have resigned with their respective team. Or, are simply roster fillers not worth mentioning)

Notable Cuts:

Redskins cut Jason Campbell

Raiders cut JaMarcus Russell

Chargers cut RB LaDanian Tomlinson

Steelers cut RB Willie Parker

Bills cut WR Terrell Owens

Eagles cut WR Kevin Curtis

FA Signings

Panthers sign QB JaMarcus Russell 2 years minimum

Raiders sign QB Jason Campbell 2 years

Dolphins sign RB Cadillac Williams 1 year

Texans sign RB LenDale White 2 years

Vikings sign RB Jerious Norwood 4 years

Bills sign WR Chris Henry 3 years

Panthers sign WR Domenik Hixon 3 years

Patriots sign WR Lance Moore 3 years

Raiders sign RT Winston Justice 4 years

Browns sign OLB Shawn Merriman

Raiders sign DE Julius Peppers

Buccaneers sign LE Aaron Kampman

Rams sign DE Darryl Tapp

Titans sign WLB Karlos Dansby

Saints sign SLB Derrick Johnson

Titans sign CB Dunta Robinson

Rams sign CB Tramon Williams

Bengals sign CB Ellis Hobbs

Seahawks sign S OJ Atogwe

Rams sign S Darren Sharper

Restricted Free Agent Signings

Chargers sign RB Pierre Thomas from Saints for 3rd round pick

Trades:

Browns QB Brady Quinn traded to Redskins for conditional 2011 3rd round pick (max 1st, minimum 3)

Mock Draft:

1. Rams: QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

2. Buccaneers: DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

3. Browns: QB Jake Locker, Washington

4. Chiefs: OT Russel Okung, Oklahoma State

5. Titans: S Eric Berry, Tennessee

6. 49ers (via Panthers): OT Charles Brown, USC

7. Raiders: DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma

8. Bills: QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

9. Redskins: OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland

10. Lions: WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

11. Seahawks: CB Joe Haden, Florida

12. Jaguars: DE/OLB Brandon Graham, Michigan

13. Dolphins: MLB Rolando McClain, Alabama

14. Chargers: RT Trent Williams, Oklahoma State

15. Packers: SS Earl Thomas, Texas

16. Jets: NT Terrance "Mount" Cody, Alabma

17. 49ers: S Taylor Mays, USC

18. Broncos, via Bears: DT/DE Arthur Jones, Syracuse

19. Texans: S Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech

20. Cardinals: OLB/ILB/DE Eric Norwood, South Carolina

21. Ravens: WR Damien Williams, USC

22. Giants: MLB Brandon Spikes, Florida

23. Steelers: RT/G Ciron Black, LSU

24. Cowboys: DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida

25. Patriots: OLB/DE Greg Hardy, Ole Miss

26. Falcons: OLB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma

27. Seahawks, via Broncos: OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa

28. Eagles: DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech

29. Bengals: RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson

30. Vikings: QB Ryan Mallet, Arkansas

31. Saints: DE/OLB Ricky Sapp, Clemson

32. Colts: OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri

Round 2:

1. Rams: WR Golden Tate, Notre Dame

2. Buccaneers: WR Brandon LeFell, LSU

3. Browns: RB Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech

4. Chiefs: WR Rejus Benn, Illinois

5. Patriots, via Titans: C Kris O'Dowd, USC

6. Panthers: DT Brian Price, Cal

7: Raiders: QB Tim Tebow, Florida

8. Bills: DT Marvin Austin, UNC

9. Redskins: RB Jahvid Best, Cal

10. Lions: CB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky

11. Seahawks: OG/RT Mike Williams, Alabama

12. Patriots, via Jaguars: OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas

13. Dolphins: S Chad Jones, LSU

14. Chargers: DT Jared Odrick, Penn State

15. Packers: DE/OLB Everson Griffin, USC

16. Jets: DE/OLB Greg Romeus, Pittsburg

17. 49ers: OLB Von Miller, Texas A&M

18. Buccaneers, via Bears: Patrick Robinson, Florida State

19. Texans: OG Mike Iupati, Idaho

20. Cardinals: ILB Sean Lee, Penn State

21. Ravens: TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma

22. Giants: S Nate Allen, USF

23. Steelers: CB/S Ras-I Dowling, Virginia Tech

24. Cowboys: WR Mike Williams, Syracuse

25. Patriots: Greg Jones, ILB, Michigan State

26. Chiefs, via Falcons: OT Jason Fox, Miami

27. Broncos: C Matt Tenant, BC

28. Eagles: CB Syd'Quan Thompson, Cal

29. Bengals: S Darrell Stuckey, Kansas

30. Vikings: DT Allen Bailey, Miami

31. Saints: WLB Narravo Bowman, Penn State

32. Colts: OT Selvish Capers, West Virginia

Round 3.

1. Rams: TE/FB Garrette Graham, Wisconsin

2. Buccaneers: S Major Wright, Florida

3. Browns: TE Dennis Pitta, BYU

4. Chiefs: ILB Micah Johnson

5. Titans: DE George Selvie, USF

6. Panthers: QB Ricky Stanzi, Iowa

7: Raiders: C Eric Olson, Notre Dame

8. Bills: DT Boo Robinson, Wake Forrest

9. Redskins: Forfeit

10. Lions: OG Rodney Hudson, Florida State

11. Eagles, via Seahawks: WR Denario Alexander, Missouri

12. Jaguars: QB Tony Pike, Cincinnati

13. Dolphins: SS Deunta Willims, UNC

14. Chargers: OG Sergio Render

15. Packers: RB Evan Royster, Penn State

16. Browns, via Jets: CB Javier Areanas, Alabama

17. 49ers: WR/KR Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati

18. Bears: TE Anthony McCoy, USC

19. Texans: CB Parish Cox, Oklahoma State

20. Cardinals: OG John Jerry, Ole Miss

21. Ravens: C Markice Pouncey, Florida

22. Giants: DT Tyson Alualu, Cal

23. Steelers: NT Dan Williams, Tennessee

24. Cowboys: C J.D. Walton, Baylor

25. Patriots: WR Eric Decker, Minnesota

26. Falcons: TE Eric Dickson, Oregon

27. Broncos: OG Mike Pouncey, Florida

28. Eagles: RB Charles Scott, LSU

29. Bengals: WR Terrance Tolliver, LSU

30. Vikings: S Reshad Jones, Georgia

31. Saints: DT Vince Oghobasse, Duke

32. Colts: ILB Daryl Robinson, TCU

Let's face it: We all miss this guy

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This is it...after watching Zach Miller and FB Gary Russell make a mockery of our linebackers, I think it is about time the FO realize the problems we have back there. 

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Ladies and Gents, we're getting near that time of year. We've seen some big time deals go down, like the Roy Williams trade, over time, and as we inch closer to Tuesday's trade deadline, it is worth taking a look at who around the league is on "the block".

1. DT Glenn Dorsey, Chiefs 

Dorsey was proclaimed the next Warren Sapp due to his amazing ability to get to the QB in college, and he had a nice year for a rookie DT last season, posting 42 tackles and a sack. This year, the Chiefs had an ownership overhaul and has moved to the 3-4 defense.  Because Dorsey was more of a finesse DT, and only weighs 300 lbs, the NT position wasn't an option. However, the postion of 3-4 DE (which he has played at) isn't suited for him either, being as he is only 6-1.5 tall. The 3-4 DE position is more for tweener DT/DEs who are tall, such as 3rd overall pick Tyson Jackson; who interestingly enough played with Dorsey at LSU, albeit in a 4-3 defense with Dorsey as a nose tacke (Left DT in a 4-3) and Jackson at Left DE. Dorsey is built to play as a 4-3 nose tackle, and thus has no home on the Chiefs roster. Even better, the current Chiefs "people" (front office, head coach, etc) generally dislike Dorsey's upside.  He will be traded at some point, most likely before the deadline because his cap hit is still minimal only being in the second year of his rookie 5 year deal, and he will go to a 4-3 team where he'll fit in.

He is the top guy on the market, being as he is just one year removed from being the 5th overall pick, and having a good year for a rookie tackle (at least, given the circumstances of the team he played for). There are a lot of 4-3 teams hungry for a good nose-tackle, so Dorsey will yield a good return for the Chiefs. 

Potential Suitors: Panthers, Buccaneers, Bills, Falcons, Rams, Texans.

2. Nnamdi Asamougha, CB, Raiders

Nnamdi is hands down, the best defensive player in the league. He plays man coverage every single play, and does not get beat, hell, he doesn't even get thrown to. The Raiders are about to have a firesale, to rebuild their crumbling franchise, and Nnamdi would be the first to go to yeild lots of draft picks. 

Potential Suitors: Titans, Ravens, Cardinals...everybody...

3. Derrick Johnson, 4-3 OLB / 3-4 ILB, Chiefs

Johnson is another victim of a forced defensive shift to the 3-4 in Kansas City. Johnson was also a heralded prospect; in the 2005 draft, he was expected to go top 5, but slid to 16 where the Chiefs snagged him. Johnson put up great seasons as a Strong Side Linebacker, and was especially good against the pass due to his great speed for the position. He has never put up less than 75 tackles in a year, because with his great speed, are great instincts for a LB. At age 26, his career looked to be on the upside, but then the new regime made him an inside linebacker in the 3-4, and he now rarely plays, let alone start. But, as a testament to his abilities, in the little time he has played (mind you, NOT starting), he has a sack and an interception. 

Johnson is the best of a bunch of good, young linebackers who are seemingly available for trade. However, his lack of a starting spot will make him a less profitable trade-piece for the Chiefs.

Potential Suitors: Saints, Eagles,  Falcons, Bills

4. Brady Quinn, QB, Browns

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Even after Derek Anderson's 2-17 performance against the Bills last week, Quinn is sitting on the bench. This tells me that Mangini has no intention of letting Quinn develope, and hence, has given up on him. This makes no sense, being as the kid has been in the league for so little time, and has sat for most of it, and when he was thrown in the fire, his offense completely died on him. Quinn may have a fine future, but it will not be with the Browns. 

Potential Suitors: 49ers, Panthers, Redskins, Bills, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams

5. Shawn Merriman, 3-4 Strongside Rush Linebacker / Rush End, Chargers

Merriman has worn out his welcome with the Chargers brass, is recovering from a serious injury (ACL+MCL tears, which really require 18 months to be 100%), and already had his replacement drafted in Larry English.  Merriman has the versatility to play as a 3-4 or a 4-3 linebacker, and even can play some defensive end. 

Potential Suitors: Browns, Patriots, Packers, 49ers, Chiefs, Cowboys

Other names:

Aaron Kampman, 3-4 OLB / 4-3 Left End, Packers

Julius Peppers, 4-3 Right End or Left End...potentially 3-4 OLB, Panthers

Thomas Howard, 4-3 Weakside Linebacker, Raiders

Kirk Morrison, 4-3 Middle Linebacker / Strongside Linebacker, Raiders

Vince Young, QB, Titans

Shaun Rodgers, 3-4 Nose Tackle, 4-3 Nose Tackle, Browns

AJ Hawk, 3-4 ILB / 4-3 Weakside LB, Packers

Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks

Lendale White, RB, Titans

Michael Bush, RB, Raiders

Kevin Curtis, WR, Eagles

Limas Sweed, WR, Steelers

Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs

Weaknesses on this team? I suppose one could say linebacker, and maybe some lack of depth at saftey. We have consistantly drafted so well, that there are very few things I think the Eagles will need to improve upon in the near future. Having a record holding QB as our #2, and future of the francise, is more than great.  We saw the depth of our RB and WR positions today. We saw Brent Celek continue his domination on the field (he is on pace to finish the year with 117 catches, 1307 yards, 11 TDs), along with DeSean proving himself as THE premier young wideout in the game.

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This is rather interesting...In our search for another good linebacker, I have come across one who has fallen from grace. Observe this: http://www.kcchiefs.com/depth_chart/

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The cut down to 75 included placing Stewart Bradley and Cornelius Ingram on IR, and cutting OT Chris Patrick, S Brandon Harrison, and LB Charleston Hughes.

Now, my second to last 53 Man Roster:

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This is depending on whether or not the new CBA is put in place...If not, then the Unholy Uncapped Season (TM) kicks into affect, making all players with less than 5 years experience restricted free agents, as opposed to normal free agents.

Age is as of Sep. 1, 2009

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