Category: NFL Draft (Page 89 of 102)

Lions-Bucs talking trade for Rice?

April 18, 2007 / Anthony Stalter

Sports Radio WDFN AM 1130 in Detroit is reporting the Lions and Buccaneers are discussing a trade involving the team’s first round picks and defensive end Simeon Rice. In the potential trade scenario, Detroit would acquire Rice and the fourth overall pick in the first round and send Tampa the second overall selection.

This trade would tell me the Bucs are damn sure Oakland is going to take quarterback with the first overall pick, because why else would they trade up unless they knew Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson was going to be there? Head coach Jon Gruden is rumored to be infatuated with Johnson and there isn’t another player other than JaMarcus Russell worth trading up for. And unless I’m wrong about Gruden blowing smoke about wanting another quarterback, Russell isn’t an option in Tampa.

Stay tuned for confirmation on the trade.

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NFL Mock Draft Version 4.0

April 13, 2007 / Anthony Stalter

With only two weeks to go before the NFL Draft, my latest mock draft is loaded with analysis, projections and, of course, plenty of speculation. Will the Raiders settle on JaMarcus Russell with the top pick or will they go with arguably the best player in the entire draft, Calvin Johnson? Who’s trading up or moving down?

Click here to head to Bullz-Eye.com to check out my latest mock draft.

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Breathe easy scouts: Ginn runs solid 40

April 11, 2007 / Anthony Stalter

Due to a mid-foot sprain suffered in the National Championship Game back in January, former Ohio State wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. didn’t workout at either the NFL Combine or the Buckeye’s first pro day. Ginn did run Wednesday at OSU’s second pro day, however, and according to the Columbus Dispatch, he ran quite well.

Ginn ran a 4.4 40-yard dash, proving that his foot injury shouldn’t hinder his stock in this month’s draft. Prior to running the 40, many scouts feared that he would probably drop out of the first 15 picks. I’ll admit I had him landing No. 23 to Kansas City in my second mock draft, but that had more to do with how many free agent wide receivers moved in the offseason than Ginn’s talent. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands, a true playmaker not only as a receiver but a returner as well. Just based on how valuable Devin Hester was in the return game last year to the Bears, Ginn will certainly get a look in the top 15, if not the top 10.

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What are the five best yearly events in sports?

April 6, 2007 / Anthony Stalter

Baseball’s Opening Day is great, but how does it stack up against the Super Bowl and March Madness on the list of the greatest annual sports events? I ranked five of the best annual sporting events while also tabbing the biggest letdowns at Bullz-Eye.com. Click here to read the article.

How would your top five rank out?

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Chargers to deal Turner soon?

April 1, 2007 / Anthony Stalter

The Green Bay Packers have been linked to several rumors this offseason, none bigger than one involving Raiders’ wide receiver Randy Moss. The latest rumor has the Packers acquiring Chargers’ running back Michael Turner for a first round pick. According to the Trenton Times, the Packers would send their first round pick (16th overall) to the Chargers for Turner and their first rounder (30th overall).

The Packers need to do something because unless a productive back is released after the draft (which could happen), their backfield is looking ultra light. Vernand Morency is the current starter, but GB is going to need a more proven back before the ’07 season kicks off. In my opinion, a Morency-Turner combo would be more explosive than a Morency-(Corey) Dillon or Morency-(Chris) Brown (two backs still on the free agent market) backfield. Turner doesn’t have a ton of ware on his tires and would benefit from sharing the load with Morency. Then Green Bay could spend the 30th overall pick on other needs (WR, S, LB).

As for San Diego – much like Atlanta’s situation with Matt Schaub – it’s time to see how much Turner is worth. He’s a free agent after this season, so unless the Chargers want to franchise him (unlikely with LT in their backfield) they would be wise to get max value now. That way they could look for another backup for Tomlinson in the draft.

Update: According to the NFL Network, Turner will meet with the Tennessee Titans on Monday.