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Originally Posted by spamjedi
No kidding, the Pack needs more than just a star RB to get to the playoffs, let alone succeed in them.
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Originally Posted by spamjedi
No kidding, the Pack needs more than just a star RB to get to the playoffs, let alone succeed in them.
http://football.about.com/od/nationa.../chrisleak.htmQuote:
Position: Quarterback
School: Florida
Status: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
40-Yard Dash: 4.80 (EST)
Positives:
Leak probably has the best overall arm in the college game, with the rare gift of being able to put the ball fifty yards downfield on a spot. He, like Notre Dame's Brady Quinn, has above-average athleticism at the quarterback position, but only uses it to emphasize his other abilities as a QB, also much like Quinn. Leak has a natural feel for pressure and where the blitz is coming from, and will adjust what he does in the pocket accordingly.
He's also had to become a strict student of the game, as he's wound up learning three different offenses in four years. 2005 and 2006 saw Urban Meyers' spread offense, but in 2004 he absolutely thrived in a pro-style offense, putting him on the NFL map. His experiences with varied offenses will only help him adjust to the pro game.
I'm not arguing at all about what kind of player he will be. I'm just saying you'd have to be crazy to use a 2nd rounder on him when it would take a MIRACLE for any team to take him even in the 3rd or 4th. Heck, Troy Smith probably dropped a full round just because of his height, and Chris Leak is even shorter than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by vairox
Heck, if you go to the QB rankings on that same site, he is listed as the #10 QB, the last guy to make the article.
im not high on him, I just threw his name out...take anyone deemed good in the 2nd and CJ in the first.
something tells me the raiders take either CJ or quinn, i don't know why.... maybe they saw Jamarcus stop at one too many mcdonald's on the way home?
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JaMarcus Russell Followed, Spied On By Unknown Team? (4/26 2:19 PT)
The Facts: Russell told reporters Thursday at one point recently an NFL team -- he says he does not know which one -- spied on him for a period of several days and possibly longer by assigning someone to follow him. Russell said a man followed and watched every thing he did and everywhere he went. "I have to admit it was a little strange," Russell said. Reported by SportsLine.com
Analysis: Russell went on to explain an NFL team official anonymously told Russell's uncle and father-like figure, Ray Russell, about the spying and foot pursuits. "I guess teams are going to gather as much information about you as they can," he said. ... According to SportsLine columnist Mike Freeman, Russell was clearly irked at the spying. Freeman went on to suggest there should be some sort of investigation by commissioner Roger Goodell. ... Interesting stuff, but it's hard to imagine the story being of much interest beyond draft day.
Like I said before, even the Raiders themselves don't know who'll they'll take in the first round.
That thing about spying is hilarious, though I guess it makes sense.
Indeed. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that actually happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by spamjedi
I am so excited about tomorrow. I honestly think Al loves the attention. Will he make a deal? Will he trade down? I think it is either Johnson or Russell. If he takes Russell, Millon gets to make a good trade and looks good for once. I'll be craking a beer around 9 am tomorrow. Good times :)
Let's just hope that whatever geriatric Al does, it actually helps the team.
Moss now available for a 2nd
I think Moss COULD get back to his old self or close to it with a guy Like Russell slinging the ball, whether or not he wants to remains to be seen...they might just be better off shipping him to Favre for a pic, if they indeed get a 2nd for him they could potentially get a decent receiver who is way way younger and can develop with their new QB...Quote:
Latest Rumor: Randy Moss Available For A Two (4/27 10:18 PT)
The Facts: A league source tells us that the Raiders are shopping receiver Randy Moss for a second-round pick in the 2007 draft. The source believes that Moss can be had for less than that amount. Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Analysis: As PFT editor Mike Florio notes, the problem is that any team that trades Moss will have to pay him a base salary of $9.75 million in 2007, or otherwise work out a new deal. Moss has been linked to the Packers for much of the offseason and PFT reported last night that Green Bay recently has offered a fourth-round pick. That prompted Florio to speculate -- assuming the Raiders want a two and the Packers have offered a four -- a deal likely could get done for a third-rounder. ... We're not holding our breath, but we'll continue to follow the story.
"shipping him to Favre" That tells you all you need to know about Green Bay, heh.
If they get rid of Moss, My guess is that that would be so they can pick up Calvin Johnson and then go QB in the second.Quote:
Originally Posted by vairox
They better be sure they can get a guy who can play asap in the second round. Also the McCown to Oakland trade rumors are still out there.
I cant wait for this to be over with (well, at least the first round)
Now there are rumours of Denver trading a #2 and a #5 to Houston for their #1 (10th). Interesting, the Broncos really want one of those high rounders this year. I wonder why...all we need is some new DL and OL. Oh, and an MLB. Other than those positions the Broncos are set already for next year.
Whatever a teams need is, I don't see how anybody can pass up that top WR prospect (can't remember his name). He just looks like one of those players who is available like once every ten years.
A team like the Raiders has a dire need for QB... but quite realistically... it seems like to me that highly picked QBs only have a sucess rate of like 10%. More often than not... you are going to get a dud. Not only that, but also the much slower learning curve for QBs... *IF* a QB does well, it's usually not until at least year three before they start making an impact. The rare QB that makes an immediate impact are few and far between.
If I had one of the top picks, I'd go for that WR over anyhting else... regardless of need. And then try to fill the need via free agency.
I mean... Trent Green is always available... maybe even Dante Culpepper.
EDIT: Calvin Johnson... that is the WRs name.