Its that wonderful time of the year, folks! It's the NFL Draft. And we already know the first pick.
The Detroit Lions have signed Matthew Stafford to a WHOPPING contract. The deal is reportedly worth 78 million with 41.7 guaranteed over 6 years. However, conflicting reports from SI and ESPN have the contract worth 72 and can reach 78 based on incentives(report via SI) and ESPN are reporting it is worth 74 total. They all agree that the deal is worth 41.7 guaranteed.
A couple of rumors to catch you up on:
-The Broncos intrest in Mark Sanchez is minimal if any
-Leauge chatter indicates there might be a "surprise" pick in the top 10.
-The Cardinals have dropped the asking price for Boldin to a 2nd round pick+Player
and now a bit on the reason I started this blog. The New York Football Giants:
Are we in the running or out of the running for Braylon? I'd say its a 40-60 chance hes a Giant tomorrow.
We have intrest in trading up for Darius Haywerd Bey. Big Mistake he will not be any good.
I'll be live blogging the draft tomorrow so stay tuned and lets go Big Blue!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
My Full Mock Draft
Here it is! I decided to post it all now instead of over the next few days:
# 1-Detroit: Matthew Stafford, Qb
# 2-St Louis: Jason Smith, OT
# 3-K.C.: Aaron Curry, LB
# 4-Seattle: Brian Orapko, DE/LB
# 5-Clev: Michael Crabtree, WR
# 6-Cin: Eugene Monroe, OT
# 7-Oak: Bj Raji, DT
# 8-Jax: Jeremy Maclin, WR
# 9-G.B.: Everete Brown, DE
# 10-San Fran: Mark Sanchez, QB
# 11-Buff: Andrea Smith, OT
# 12-Den: Rey Maualuga, LB
# 13-Wash: Mike Oher, OT
# 14-N.O.: Malcom Jenkins, CB/S
# 15-Hou: Brian Cushing, LB
# 16-S.D.: Tyson Jackson, DE
# 17-NYJ, Josh Freeman, QB
# 18-Den: Aaron Maybin, DE/LB
# 19-Tampa: Michael Johnson, DE
# 20-Detroit: Vonta Davis, CB
# 21-Philly: Knowshown Moreno, RB
# 22-Minn.: Darius Hayward Bey, WR
# 23-N.E.: Clay Matthews III, LB/DE
# 24-ATl: Robert Ayers, DE
# 25-Miami: Peria Jerry, DT
# 26-Balt: William Beaty, OT
# 27- Indy: Larry English, DE/LB
# 28-Buff: Brandon Pettigrew, TE
# 29- NYG: Hakeem Nicks, WR*
# 30- Tenn: Kenny Britt, WR
# 31- Ari: Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB
# 32- Pitts: Alex Mack, C
*: Expect this pick to be traded in the event Edwards is traded to the Giants.
Ill update this mock draft with breakdowns and schools as it gets closer to the draft.
# 1-Detroit: Matthew Stafford, Qb
# 2-St Louis: Jason Smith, OT
# 3-K.C.: Aaron Curry, LB
# 4-Seattle: Brian Orapko, DE/LB
# 5-Clev: Michael Crabtree, WR
# 6-Cin: Eugene Monroe, OT
# 7-Oak: Bj Raji, DT
# 8-Jax: Jeremy Maclin, WR
# 9-G.B.: Everete Brown, DE
# 10-San Fran: Mark Sanchez, QB
# 11-Buff: Andrea Smith, OT
# 12-Den: Rey Maualuga, LB
# 13-Wash: Mike Oher, OT
# 14-N.O.: Malcom Jenkins, CB/S
# 15-Hou: Brian Cushing, LB
# 16-S.D.: Tyson Jackson, DE
# 17-NYJ, Josh Freeman, QB
# 18-Den: Aaron Maybin, DE/LB
# 19-Tampa: Michael Johnson, DE
# 20-Detroit: Vonta Davis, CB
# 21-Philly: Knowshown Moreno, RB
# 22-Minn.: Darius Hayward Bey, WR
# 23-N.E.: Clay Matthews III, LB/DE
# 24-ATl: Robert Ayers, DE
# 25-Miami: Peria Jerry, DT
# 26-Balt: William Beaty, OT
# 27- Indy: Larry English, DE/LB
# 28-Buff: Brandon Pettigrew, TE
# 29- NYG: Hakeem Nicks, WR*
# 30- Tenn: Kenny Britt, WR
# 31- Ari: Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB
# 32- Pitts: Alex Mack, C
*: Expect this pick to be traded in the event Edwards is traded to the Giants.
Ill update this mock draft with breakdowns and schools as it gets closer to the draft.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Alex Marvez Discusses The Draft And Possible Trades
Check out the article here.
In other news the Jags have signed Torry Holt to a 3 year deal that could be worth as much as 20 Million.
In other news the Jags have signed Torry Holt to a 3 year deal that could be worth as much as 20 Million.
And Odds Are It Wont Happen
According to Tom Rock the Giants are front-runners to land Ocho Cinco. His Source you may ask? Las Vegas....
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Breaking Down The Edwards Vs Boldin Debate
As you know by now the giants have a glaring need at WR and the two likely options are Boldin and Edwards. Each have their pros and cons so lets take a look at each:
Anquan Boldin:
6'1 217 age:28
Career Stats:
502 Receptions
6,496 Yds
40 tds
Braylon Edwards:
6'3 215 Age:26
Career Stats
227 Receptions
3,558 Yds
28 Tds
Boldin Pros/Cons
Pros: Tough Receiver; Great Hands; Great Underneath Route Runner
Cons: Lacks Gamebreaker Speed; Often Injured
Edwards Pros/Cons
Pros:Great Size; Gamebreaker Speed; Good Route Runner
Cons: Bad Hands; Inconsistency
Theres no doubt that Boldin is the better reciver but lacks the physical tools to be the kind of WR that Eli would feel comfortable with and theres also questions if Anquan can be a # 1 WR. Braylon is the kind of guy who can come in and fit right away with the rest of the Giants WR's and would demand the kind of coverage Plax did before he was cut. Drawing double coverage would also open up the underneath for Smith and Hixon(if neither are traded for Edwards) and would also take the 8th man out of the box allowing Jacobs/Bradshaw/Ware to run with more room. One thing for sure is the giants need a WR and couldnt go wrong with either Boldin or Edwards, however the more logical option is Edwards given his size and abilitiy.
Anquan Boldin:
6'1 217 age:28
Career Stats:
502 Receptions
6,496 Yds
40 tds
Braylon Edwards:
6'3 215 Age:26
Career Stats
227 Receptions
3,558 Yds
28 Tds
Boldin Pros/Cons
Pros: Tough Receiver; Great Hands; Great Underneath Route Runner
Cons: Lacks Gamebreaker Speed; Often Injured
Edwards Pros/Cons
Pros:Great Size; Gamebreaker Speed; Good Route Runner
Cons: Bad Hands; Inconsistency
Theres no doubt that Boldin is the better reciver but lacks the physical tools to be the kind of WR that Eli would feel comfortable with and theres also questions if Anquan can be a # 1 WR. Braylon is the kind of guy who can come in and fit right away with the rest of the Giants WR's and would demand the kind of coverage Plax did before he was cut. Drawing double coverage would also open up the underneath for Smith and Hixon(if neither are traded for Edwards) and would also take the 8th man out of the box allowing Jacobs/Bradshaw/Ware to run with more room. One thing for sure is the giants need a WR and couldnt go wrong with either Boldin or Edwards, however the more logical option is Edwards given his size and abilitiy.
Mock Draft Round 1: Part 3
# 9- Greenbay: Everette Brown, DE FSU
Greenbay needs to address this after being decimated by injuries to their DL all last season this gives them some depth and a player who can compliment Aaron Kampman well.
# 10- San Fran: Mark Sanchez, QB USC
After Alex Smith turned out to be one of the biggest bust of all times and a bunch of town drunks as back up QBs this makes the most sense for San Fran and can give them a QB of the future.
# 11-Buff: Andre Smith, OT Alabama
The best OT in the draft slips to Buff at # 11 who look to replace the recently traded Jason Peters.
# 12-Den: Rey Maualuga, LB USC
The first of the three USC LB's to go here. Denver fills one of its biggest defensive needs here and can fill another one at # 18.
Greenbay needs to address this after being decimated by injuries to their DL all last season this gives them some depth and a player who can compliment Aaron Kampman well.
# 10- San Fran: Mark Sanchez, QB USC
After Alex Smith turned out to be one of the biggest bust of all times and a bunch of town drunks as back up QBs this makes the most sense for San Fran and can give them a QB of the future.
# 11-Buff: Andre Smith, OT Alabama
The best OT in the draft slips to Buff at # 11 who look to replace the recently traded Jason Peters.
# 12-Den: Rey Maualuga, LB USC
The first of the three USC LB's to go here. Denver fills one of its biggest defensive needs here and can fill another one at # 18.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Mock Draft Round 1: Part 2
Here are the next 4 picks in the first round.
# 5-Clev: Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech
If Braylon is traded it will be after the fact they know they can secure Michael Crabtree. Crabtree would step in and produce for the Browns right awya.
# 6-Cin: Eugene Monroe, Ot Virgina
The Bengals line is a mess and they need to do a better job of protecting Palmer. Defense might be an option here for the Bengals but like the Rams you have to take your LT of the future.
# 7-OAK: B.J. Raji, DT Boston College
The Raiders need a physical presence inside and Raji could create alot of problems and allow Oaks pass rushers to get to the QB.
# 8-Jax: Jeremy Maclin, WR Missouri
WR has always been a problem for the Jags. Since they fixed their OL Wr makes the most sense and finally gives Garrard a WR he so desperatley needs.
# 5-Clev: Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech
If Braylon is traded it will be after the fact they know they can secure Michael Crabtree. Crabtree would step in and produce for the Browns right awya.
# 6-Cin: Eugene Monroe, Ot Virgina
The Bengals line is a mess and they need to do a better job of protecting Palmer. Defense might be an option here for the Bengals but like the Rams you have to take your LT of the future.
# 7-OAK: B.J. Raji, DT Boston College
The Raiders need a physical presence inside and Raji could create alot of problems and allow Oaks pass rushers to get to the QB.
# 8-Jax: Jeremy Maclin, WR Missouri
WR has always been a problem for the Jags. Since they fixed their OL Wr makes the most sense and finally gives Garrard a WR he so desperatley needs.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Somewhat Braylon Related
Steve, NY 04:46 PM ET
Does Edwards end up a Giant?
Solomon Wilcots, NFL Network
Absolutely. On draft day. Unless the Giants abort by getting Anquan Boldin.
more of Wilcots chat can be seen here.
Does Edwards end up a Giant?
Solomon Wilcots, NFL Network
Absolutely. On draft day. Unless the Giants abort by getting Anquan Boldin.
more of Wilcots chat can be seen here.
Mock Draft Round 1
Over the next week I will be posting my mock draft leading up to the NFL draft which takes place next Sat. Let me know if you agree with the picks or not.
# 1: Detroit- Matthew Stafford, Qb Georgia
Detroit has a bunch of needs but no bigger need than a QB. He also has a good mentor in Caulpeper in place to help him adjust to the NFL game.
# 2: St Louis-Jason Smith, OT Baylor
Man, St Louis is a mess. They really need to Buldger and get this next cornerstone LT for the next 10 years.
# 3: Kansas City-Aaron Curry, LB Wake Forrest
Kansas City gets the best player in the draft here. With Glen Dorsey the Cheifs get the other corner stone of their D.
# 4: Seattle-Brian Orapko, DE/Lb-Texas
Theres a lot of talk about Seattle taking Sanchez here. I, however dont see Sanchez here after trading Peterson Seattle looks to fill his shoes with a young athletic monster who could turn out to be something special.
# 1: Detroit- Matthew Stafford, Qb Georgia
Detroit has a bunch of needs but no bigger need than a QB. He also has a good mentor in Caulpeper in place to help him adjust to the NFL game.
# 2: St Louis-Jason Smith, OT Baylor
Man, St Louis is a mess. They really need to Buldger and get this next cornerstone LT for the next 10 years.
# 3: Kansas City-Aaron Curry, LB Wake Forrest
Kansas City gets the best player in the draft here. With Glen Dorsey the Cheifs get the other corner stone of their D.
# 4: Seattle-Brian Orapko, DE/Lb-Texas
Theres a lot of talk about Seattle taking Sanchez here. I, however dont see Sanchez here after trading Peterson Seattle looks to fill his shoes with a young athletic monster who could turn out to be something special.
NY Giants Draft Needs
With the draft about a week away lets take a look at the Giants needs in this draft:
LB-Despite signing Michael Boley(a great underrated addition, imo) the giants need another olb or a sam lb to compliment Boley and Pierce. Clark just doesn't cut it and theres a bunch of unproven talent to compete for that spot such as Bryan Kehl and Gerris Wilkinson. Drafting a rookie would also bring in more unproven talent but this years crop of LB seem like they could be good fits in the system the 2 USC kids would be great fits and James Laurinatis out of OSU could all be outstanding fits.
My Pick-James Laurinatis: OSU
Option 2-Brian Cushing: USC
Wr-As most of you are hearing we will land Braylon Edwards but at what cost? Regardless if he we land him or not WR is the most glaring need as we have alot of good posession WRs but not one who would demand the attention Braylon would. Look for the Giants to target Brian Robiske, Kenny Britt, Hakeem Nicks, Darius Hayward Bey to be drafted if we cant land Edwards.
My Pick-Hakeem Nicks: NC
Option 2-Kenny Britt: Rutgers
OT-Not really a glaring need but with our Oline getting up there in age its time to start looking at upgrading this spot.
DB-Our corner depth is fine after drafting Thomas last year. Saftey is a cause for concern after cutting Sammy Knight. Were left with only 3 look for Reese to target 1 in the later rounds
TE-I see everyone calling for a TE. Is it a need? Doubt it but it could never hurt to get a blocking compliment to Boss.
With ten picks I doubt the giants keep all of them as a few will be traded for Edwards or will be used to move up to grab someone in the 1st round
LB-Despite signing Michael Boley(a great underrated addition, imo) the giants need another olb or a sam lb to compliment Boley and Pierce. Clark just doesn't cut it and theres a bunch of unproven talent to compete for that spot such as Bryan Kehl and Gerris Wilkinson. Drafting a rookie would also bring in more unproven talent but this years crop of LB seem like they could be good fits in the system the 2 USC kids would be great fits and James Laurinatis out of OSU could all be outstanding fits.
My Pick-James Laurinatis: OSU
Option 2-Brian Cushing: USC
Wr-As most of you are hearing we will land Braylon Edwards but at what cost? Regardless if he we land him or not WR is the most glaring need as we have alot of good posession WRs but not one who would demand the attention Braylon would. Look for the Giants to target Brian Robiske, Kenny Britt, Hakeem Nicks, Darius Hayward Bey to be drafted if we cant land Edwards.
My Pick-Hakeem Nicks: NC
Option 2-Kenny Britt: Rutgers
OT-Not really a glaring need but with our Oline getting up there in age its time to start looking at upgrading this spot.
DB-Our corner depth is fine after drafting Thomas last year. Saftey is a cause for concern after cutting Sammy Knight. Were left with only 3 look for Reese to target 1 in the later rounds
TE-I see everyone calling for a TE. Is it a need? Doubt it but it could never hurt to get a blocking compliment to Boss.
With ten picks I doubt the giants keep all of them as a few will be traded for Edwards or will be used to move up to grab someone in the 1st round
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