Author: Anthony Stalter (Page 1269 of 1503)

      Rams eyeing Dorsey?

      April 21, 2008 /

      Adam Schefter of the NFL Network believes that if Jake Long is off the board when the Rams pick at No. 2, St. Louis will select DT Glenn Dorsey.

      The Rams would then move 2007 first-round pick Adam Carriker to end, his natural position. Dorsey would start next to NT Cliff Ryan. Schefter thinks that if Jake and Dorsey go 1-2, Atlanta would lean toward Matt Ryan at No. 3.

      I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Glenn Dorsey is the best defensive player in this draft. That’s not a knock on Chris Long, Vernon Gholston or any other prospect – Dorsey is just that good. He was double and triple teamed in many games this year and he still dominated. He’s going to be a hell of a pass rusher in the NFL, but he doesn’t get enough credit for how he plays the run.

      I never got why the Rams moved Carriker to tackle last year anyway. I understand his size allowed him to make the move, but his natural position is at end. St. Louis would go a long way in beefing up their pass rush with Dorsey, Long or Gholston but for what it’s worth, Dorsey would be my pick.

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      Report: Dolphins, Jake Long close

      April 21, 2008 /

      According to NBCSports.com, the Miami Dolphins and Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long are close to a contract deal.

      Word that Miami initiated talks with Long’s agent, Tom Condon, surfaced almost two weeks ago. Condon actually was in South Florida to meet with Dolphins officials. Miami’s also made overtures toward Vernon Gholston but little other progress has been mentioned.

      Meanwhile, with Jake Long off the board, the St. Louis Rams are a lock to go with defense at No. 2 and, according to the same league source, the camp of Virginia defensive end Chris Long is very confident that’s where he’ll be headed.

      This makes a lot of sense for the Dolphins. They can upgrade their offensive line instantly (assuming Long pans out of course) and they can give youngster John Beck some protection. Either one of the defensive linemen would be fine picks, but why not get a cornerstone left tackle if you can? The Browns did last year and it went a long way in helping them become contenders.

      NFL, NFL Draft

      King’s “insights” on the draft

      April 21, 2008 /

      In his latest Monday Morning Quarterback Column, SI.com’s Peter King has some interesting notes on this weekend’s NFL draft:

      • Miami has a real chance of getting Jake Long signed as the No. 1 pick.

      • St. Louis doesn’t want Vernon Gholston; so if Long does go to Miami, Gholston could slide.

      • This one really surprises me, and at first I didn’t think it was true, but New Orleans is serious about trading into the top four — preferably for LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey but not only for Dorsey. Wish I could tell you the other apple of their eye, but I don’t know who he is.

      • I have been saying Dorsey to Atlanta for a month. I heard two things this weekend that are shifting me northward, to Matt Ryan.

      • The Jets love Matt Ryan. If I were Kellen Clemens, that would be a worrisome thing.

      • If Ryan is sitting there at six or seven, I expect Detroit, Carolina and Chicago to inquire about trading up.

      Ryan still seems to be the mystery of this year’s draft. King makes an interesting point in his mock draft by noting that the Falcons have been overly obvious lately in their affection for Dorsey. Normally that’s a sure sign that a team won’t go with that prospect and therefore King’s thoughts about Atlanta taking Ryan aren’t far-fetched

      Hmm…

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      Steinbrenner meddling with Joba’s role?

      April 21, 2008 /

      New York Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner wants setup man Job Chamberlain to be in the starting rotation, like, yesterday.

      “I want him as a starter and so does everyone else, including him, and that is what we are working toward and we need him there now,” Steinbrenner said Sunday by telephone. “There is no question about it, you don’t have a guy with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball and keep him as a setup guy. You just don’t do that. You have to be an idiot to do that.”

      This is good news for Joba fantasy owners. If the new boss wants to see Chamberlain out there every five days, more than likely the Yankees’ coaching staff is going to oblige. This kid has nasty stuff and everyone is waiting on pins and needles to see what he can do as a starter.

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      Paolantonio makes excellent point about NFL cornerbacks

      April 20, 2008 /

      ESPN.com’s Sal Paolantonio had several terrific points about NFL teams currently overspending for average cornerbacks and thus having their salary caps ruined with no positive gains on the field. His prime example was how the Raiders just traded for former Falcons’ corner DeAngelo Hall and paid him $70 million in the process.

      Hall, who has been to two Pro Bowls, possesses many of the qualities great cornerbacks have. Great speed. Remarkable athleticism. Terrific leaping ability. Huge ego.

      In reality, Hall is an average cornerback who takes needless chances, gives up a staggering number of big plays, has never helped his team win anything and wore out his welcome with the franchise that drafted him in just four years.

      In three of Hall’s four seasons in Atlanta, the Falcons ranked 22nd or worse in pass defense, and only once did they manage a winning season: in his rookie year (2004), when he was a part-time starter. So don’t expect Hall’s presence to improve the Raiders’ pass defense dramatically in 2008.

      Hall may be overrated and he does make costly mental and physical mistakes, but there’s no denying he’s coming off a great season. With that said, however, Paolantonio makes a great point later in his column by noting that teams would be better served to pony up for a pass rush than a cover corner. Given that the rules are designed to benefit wide receivers more than DBs, it doesn’t make sense to kill your cap by signing cornerbacks to megabucks if the QB is going to have 10 seconds to throw the ball anyway. Paolantonio used a great example of this point later in his column:

      The New York Giants proved that. Did you watch their Super Bowl XLII victory over the New England Patriots ?”

      In case you were one of the few Americans who missed it, that was indeed the most prolific offense in NFL history shut down by Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. And guess what? Spags had no shutdown corners.

      So, it didn’t take big-name corners with big contracts to shut down Randy Moss and the most productive passing game in the history of pro football.

      Excellent points.

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