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Ok, apparently Scott got the Jets a bit higher. He's agreed to a 6-year, $48 million deal and is now a Jet.

A lot of small nuggets, so I'll keep these confined to one post: Jonathan Vilma will remain in New Orleans with a 5-year, $34-million deal. The Lions and Maurice Morris agreed to a 3-year, $7 million deal. The Bengals have signed safety Chris Crocker to a 4-year, $10 million deal. And finally, Tom Brady and Giselle got married Thursday night.

Bart Scott's agent, Harold Lewis, has agreed with the Jets on a 5-year, $40 million deal and they await the approval of Scott. That probably ensures that Ray Lewis will return to the Ravens.

The Chiefs acquired LB Mike Vrabel from the Pats for an undisclosed draft pick.

The Titans resigned Kerry Collins to a 2-year, $15-million deal today. $8.5 of that is guaranteed. Not bad, a bit too expensive, but probably our best option.

There hasn't been a set number of rounds, though I'm assuming we'll go as far as we can until the real draft starts. There may be a point in time, however, that we get so late that nobody wants to continue. I figure we'll play that by ear, though.

Sorry, the clock manager was busy showering and getting ready for work. EhDubya and the Bills are on the clock and I will PM him. And I love the Stafford to 49ers pick. It makes sense, but we will not be hapy if two first round QBs within 4 yeras don't pan out...especially after having back to back HOF QBs. We're spoiled (at least, we used to be). I think it'd be smart to keep Stafford on the bench this year and let Shaun Hill get beat down. Then, when Singletary has his running game going and, hopefully, a better defense and o-line, then turn the job over to Stafford in 2010 (like you said). I think it'd help that Singletary wants to run like crazy, though. The pressure won't be on a young QB to lead the offense entirely. It would help. This will be an interesting year, as Singletary seems to be a bit of a wild card. He was always one of my favorite players (along with Payton) so I'm certainly pulling for him to succeed. If nothing else he should provide some great sound bites. :D

Sorry, the clock manager was busy showering and getting ready for work. EhDubya and the Bills are on the clock and I will PM him. And I love the Stafford to 49ers pick. Just meant to get someone on it, since I don't have "Mod Powers." :D My "mod powers" consist only of editing my own thread title and post. :wink:

Sorry, the clock manager was busy showering and getting ready for work. EhDubya and the Bills are on the clock and I will PM him. And I love the Stafford to 49ers pick. It makes sense, but we will not be hapy if two first round QBs within 4 yeras don't pan out...especially after having back to back HOF QBs. We're spoiled (at least, we used to be). I think it'd be smart to keep Stafford on the bench this year and let Shaun Hill get beat down. Then, when Singletary has his running game going and, hopefully, a better defense and o-line, then turn the job over to Stafford in 2010 (like you said). I think it'd help that Singletary wants to run like crazy, though. The pressure won't be on a young QB to lead the offense entirely.

:cry: :cry: :cry: Yeah, it sucks, but that's A LOT of money. And regarding your comment about Coles earlier, the Titans will sign Harrison and say they're set at WR. Book it. Why? Because our team is run by retards. I don't even think they'll sign a WR. I tend to think Paul Kuharsky is right on this and we'll snag a mid-level WR like Lance Moore or Greg Camarillo and hope they pan out instead of going top flight with the WR. Then we may draft one - I'm hoping they love Percy Harvin like Mike Keith has indicated.

Sorry, the clock manager was busy showering and getting ready for work. EhDubya and the Bills are on the clock and I will PM him. And I love the Stafford to 49ers pick.

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I love Raji. If Haynesworth does slip away from the Titans, I wouldn't mind them trading up to try to get Raji. I don't think they will, but Raji would be a nice replacement. Tennessee trading up to get Raji? What you going to give that team the rest of your draft picks? Trading up from 30 to the top 10 is near impossible. I know it'd be near impossible, but it's a nice thought. Especially since Albert's gone now.

I love Raji. If Haynesworth does slip away from the Titans, I wouldn't mind them trading up to try to get Raji. I don't think they will, but Raji would be a nice replacement.

Eh, don't worry, anybody the Raiders take will bust so don't feel too sorry for Crabtree. :wink: JaMarcus Russell does need a weapon, though, and I think Crabtree will make a good one.

Solid pick. The Bengals really do need pretty much everything, so you might as well start with protecting Carson. Definitely a run on offensive/defensive linemen so far. I have PMd soccer10k to pick for the Fightin' Al Davis'.

If space is still available, I'd be all for jumping into the league.

Those two inches make a bit of a difference in my opinion of him, but I still like him. And just because he's seen as good enough to be a top 5 pick doesn't necessarily mean he has to be as good as Calvin and Fitz. He's the best WR in the draft (in my opinion), so I think teams that need a receiver should take him - be it in the top 5 or down to the teens.

Yea, sorry. Meant to mention that.

It's thoroughly inexcusable. You will never be forgiven for your forgetfulness. :wink: Interesting pick with Maybin. I assume the Browns will remain with a 3-4 this year under Mangini?

It certainly helps to have veteran WRs around the young guy, but I think some young WRs can have success without an established group around them. How established do you mean, also? Do you mean only the Colts and Patriots should draft receivers, or can the Titans (who have veterans, but aren't very strong at the position) draft one by your standards? If you mean a strong, quality group, then there's not that many teams like that and most of those don't need WRs. If you just mean solid veterans, then I tend to agree. A solid group of veterans who are capable of producing, and don't count on the new WR to make a serious impact. For example, if a team is strong and has a solid core of veterans (the Titans) and seems in need of only a WR, by all means draft one (yes, I know they have other holes after FA). But if you need an impact WR (like Seattle), it's better to go out on the market and pick up a good FA and draft a different player at a position that is more predictable. How in the world do you justify that theory? Arizona shouldn't have drafted Fitzgerald? Why can't a mediocre team draft a WR? They can, but more often than not the WR drafted will not end up being a difference-maker. Truffle mentioned a few cases earlier, and most of those don't fit into this group either. Holt went to the Rams when they had Bruce (and someone else, I can't remember who), Moss went to MIN who already had Carter (and were already a pretty good team), Harrison I don't even remember where the Colts were when he came in, and Jackson was joining an established cast in Philly. Again, there are few cases of a WR coming in to make an immediate impact on a team that wasn't already an established contender. Holt's rookie year was the 99 Super Bowl Rams ( :evil: still a bit bitter) and Moss entered in 98 with Cris Carter and Jake Reed. Harrison, however, entered the Colts in 96 with their top receivers being Sean Dawkins, Brian Stablein and Aaron Bailey. They weren't good. And Jackson's group may be established, but they're not particularly good. Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett and Kevin Curtis are all ok vets, but nothing special.

It certainly helps to have veteran WRs around the young guy, but I think some young WRs can have success without an established group around them. How established do you mean, also? Do you mean only the Colts and Patriots should draft receivers, or can the Titans (who have veterans, but aren't very strong at the position) draft one by your standards? If you mean a strong, quality group, then there's not that many teams like that and most of those don't need WRs. If you just mean solid veterans, then I tend to agree.

He's not Calvin Johnson, but at 6-3 he's taller than most WRs in the draft, he's strong and athletic and has good to very good hands. Plus he's only 21, so he's got more time and upside. I kinda question whether he's average speed or not. He's no burner, but the times I've seen him I'd say he's probably above average speed. He's 6-1. Did he get measured at the combine? ESPN has him listed at 6-3. Yeah, he was measured 6-1 at the combine. ESPN probably didn't update it yet. Crabtree is essentially an average WR physically that played in an offense designed to get him the ball as often as possible. Still got to make the plays though, which he did repeatedly. I agree with IMB, he's not a total stud (like Calvin Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald), but he's a very good WR. i think he ends up a possession guy WRs bust so often, it wouldnt surprise me if he ended up a nobody teams are always so wet to add a star WR that i think they're dishonest with themselves sometimes. crabtree is average or just above average almost across the board, but he put up huge numbers so gms are soaking their britches. i follow the draft pretty hard all year long, but the talk is 95% "is he the next larry fitzgerald" and 5% "wait, is he a system guy?" I don't think he's the next Larry Fitzgerald, but I also think he's got a good shot to be a very productive WR.

He's not Calvin Johnson, but at 6-3 he's taller than most WRs in the draft, he's strong and athletic and has good to very good hands. Plus he's only 21, so he's got more time and upside. I kinda question whether he's average speed or not. He's no burner, but the times I've seen him I'd say he's probably above average speed. He's 6-1. Did he get measured at the combine? ESPN has him listed at 6-3. Yeah, he was measured 6-1 at the combine. ESPN probably didn't update it yet. Crabtree is essentially an average WR physically that played in an offense designed to get him the ball as often as possible. Ok, I hadn't seen him get measured. I see it now, though. I'd be interested to see his 40 time. They can be deceiving, but I think he's faster than many people think.

He's not Calvin Johnson, but at 6-3 he's taller than most WRs in the draft, he's strong and athletic and has good to very good hands. Plus he's only 21, so he's got more time and upside. I kinda question whether he's average speed or not. He's no burner, but the times I've seen him I'd say he's probably above average speed. He's 6-1. Did he get measured at the combine? ESPN has him listed at 6-3.