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      2009 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.0

      March 19, 2009 /

      It would probably be good for me to do an intro to this piece, but I’m going to skip all the foreplay and just get right to the action. And let’s be honest – you probably wouldn’t have read the intro anyway.

      Below is my first mock draft of the year. You can disagree all you want, but just make sure you go into detail in the comments section so I know you care. I hate those bastards that trash my work and don’t have the common courtesy to tell me how much of a moron I am in print…

      Let’s mock!

      1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
      Jason Smith (Baylor), Eugene Monroe (Virginia) and Aaron Curry (Wake Forest) are all possibilities for new GM Martin Mayhew with this pick. But the offensive tackle and linebacker positions are deep in this year’s draft – the quarterback position is not. Mayhew can get his franchise quarterback in Stafford, select an offensive tackle at No. 20 and then fill the middle linebacker need in the second or third round. There, I just fixed the 0-16 Detroit Lions in less than 100 words.

      2. St. Louis Rams: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
      If Smith goes No. 1 to the Lions, then I fully expect the Rams to take Virginia offensive tackle Eugene Monroe. With the jettison of long-time veteran Orlando Pace this offseason, St. Louis needs to address their need at left tackle and they’ll do so with either Smith or Monroe depending on who’s available. If it’s Smith, then they land one of the most athletic offensive lineman in the draft.

      3. Kansas City Chiefs: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
      The Chiefs could really use a right tackle to pair with last year’s first round pick, Branden Albert, but Curry would be too good to pass up here. GM Scott Pioli put a premium on versatile defenders while he was in New England, and that’s exactly what Curry is. The Wake Forest product could play either outside or inside in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme and is easily the best defensive prospect in this year’s draft.

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      Favorite team not making many moves? Don’t sweat.

      March 10, 2009 /

      With the first wave of free agency complete in the NFL, this is roughly the point in time where fans start having mental breakdowns regarding why their favorite team hasn’t made many moves.

      It’s because they’re smart, Junior.

      The draft is just over a month away and it appears that more and more teams have realized that you don’t build a core in free agency – you build it in April.

      Two offseasons ago, the 49ers signed Nate Clements, Michael Lewis and Tully Banta-Cain in free agency and all the experts bought into the idea that San Fran had dramatically upgraded its defense in one offseason. But then the games started and it was same old, same old for the Niners as they finished 5-11 and third in the NFC West. As it turns out, the players that San Fran had drafted high in previous years (Rashaun Woods, Alex Smith, Vernon Davis, etc.) didn’t produce.

      Last year, the Raiders made the biggest splash in free agency, signing Javon Walker and Gibril Wilson, while trading for young cornerback DeAngelo Hall, leading many to believe that they were heading in the right direction. After going 5-11 and finishing third in the AFC West, only Walker remains on the roster as both Hall and Wilson were released either during (Hall) or after (Wilson) the season. Not unlike the Niners, previous drafts had been the true demise of the Raiders.

      It was the Redskins turn to make the biggest splash in free agency this year (actually, this was the second time in three years that they made the biggest splash, because they did so in 2006 as well), signing Albert Haynesworth to a massive $100 million contract, agreeing to terms with guard Derrick Dockery and re-signing the aforementioned Hall. To make room for the three new comers, however, the team had to release starters Shawn Springs and Jason Taylor. How do you think the Skins will fare next season?

      If the Patriots, Colts and Steelers have taught the rest of the NFL anything over the years, it’s that having successful drafts are the key to building successful rosters – not adding a bunch of high-priced signings in free agency. Outside of the occasional big signing, none of those three teams make big splashes in free agency and they continue to be competitive year in and year out. That’s because the core of those three teams came from successful drafts and the ability to find prospects that fit their schemes and philosophies.

      This isn’t to say that free agency isn’t important, because it is. The Giants have made three excellent moves so far in free agency, adding Chris Canty, Michael Boley and Rocky Bernard. But they didn’t overpay for any of those players and none of the three were signed to be part of the main core. The three are just three pieces of the bigger puzzle – role players if you will. (Albeit starting-quality role players, but role players nonetheless.)

      The bottom line is that even though the bulk of free agency is already over, it doesn’t mean that your team won’t compete next year if it didn’t land Haynesworth, center Jason Brown or wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. It just means that your team is gearing up for a successful draft, one in which will hopefully make it competitive over the long haul.

      Granted, if your team fails to put together a good draft, then it’ll be time to worry.

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      NFL Free Agency: No deal for Warner, Colts re-sign Saturday, Rex Grossman the Lion?

      February 26, 2009 /

      – According to NFL.com, Kurt Warner and the Cardinals remain far apart on a new contract, which means the quarterback will hit the open market at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning. Warner is still likely to re-sign with Arizona, but the Cards can’t feel entirely comfortable that he’ll be allowed to test the market.

      – Despite saying he would like to play for the Steelers, Jeff Saturday re-signed with the Colts for three more years. Saturday was apparently willing to play guard if he went to Pittsburgh, but he’s a fan favorite in Indianapolis and apparently well liked by new head coach Jim Caldwell.

      – Free agent quarterback Rex Grossman (Bears) says he would be interested in playing for the Lions next season. He must think he can beat out the other 95 quarterbacks that Detroit has on its roster.

      – The National Football Post is reporting that there’s a 70% chance that T.J. Houshmandzadeh stays a Bengal. Not that the report is inaccurate by any means, but I highly doubt Housh stays in Cincy if a contender comes along and outbids the Bengals. Still, this is positive news for Cincy fans.

      – In a series of moves, the Dolphins signed free agent free safety Gibril Wilson, who was cut by the Raiders earlier this week, and re-signed strong safety Yeremiah Bell to a new four-year, $20 million contract.

      – According to FOXSports.com, the Cowboys are reportedly shopping strong safety Roy Williams. So if any team is in need of an extra linebacker that they can line up at safety, Williams might be their guy.

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      NFL News and Notes: Chiefs release three, Harrison possibilities and more

      February 25, 2009 /

      – The Chiefs released three players, including quarterback Damon Huard, linebacker Donnie Edwards and cornerback Pat Surtain. Scott Pioli’s cleansing process in KC has begun.

      – The Colts officially released wide receiver Marvin Harrison. Apparently owner Jim Irsay tried to get Harrison to retire, but the wideout wants to keep playing. The Titans, Giants and Eagles could be possible landing spots for the 36-year old.

      – All charges from Jonathan Vilma’s January arrest in Miami have been dropped. This is great news for Vilma, who is set to become a free agent on Friday.

      – Free agent center Jeff Saturday (Colts) apparently wants to play for the Steelers and is willing to move to guard in order to make it happen.

      – After watching game film from last year, Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner attributes quarterback Kyle Orton’s struggles to the ankle injury he suffered midseason. Turenr claims that the injury threw off Orton’s mechanics.

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      Marvin Harrison asks Colts to release him

      February 23, 2009 /

      After failing to come to terms on a restructured contract, Marvin Harrison has decided to ask the Colts to release him.

      Marvin HarrisonAs much as the team would rather not — and Colts president Bill Polian acknowledged Sunday that it’s a tricky situation — Harrison is a luxury that Indianapolis can no longer afford.

      Now that Harrison has declined to restructure his contract, the Colts have little choice but to let him and his $13.4 million salary-cap number go. It will mark the end of an illustrious 13-year career in Indianapolis, where Harrison and QB Peyton Manning formed one of the greatest quarterback-receiver tandems in NFL history.

      Already the speculation about where Harrison will land is beginning. For starters, Harrison is determined to continue playing. A logical landing spot would be the receiver-needy Philadelphia Eagles, where Harrison would be reunited with his former Syracuse teammate, QB Donovan McNabb, while getting to play in the city where he lives.

      This simply comes down to money. Harrison is 36 years old and the Colts already have a viable replacement at No. 2 receiver with Anthony Gonzalez. Center Jeff Saturday is expected to bolt in free agency and Indy still has holes on the defense that needs to be addressed.

      I’m sure they would love to see Harrison finish his career in Indy, but he’s too expensive at this point. This is just speculation on my part, but along with Philadelphia, Jacksonville is another team that makes sense for Harrison if/when the Colts eventually release him. The Jags are always in need of wideouts and Harrison already knows the division.

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