I said I was going to do this monthly.. what I meant was once and then once again BEFORE the draft started.
As usual with my rules; I'm using cbssportsline.com and cannot draft anybody before their pick. For instance, the Bills 1st pick is #9 and even though I hope Khalil Mack will be available CBS has him at #2 (changed from 6 the first time I did this).. so I can't draft him.
#9: (1st time CJ Mosley; now in the 20s).. Now: Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA. I really hope for a OT, and I have seen a ton of Ebron going and talk about help for EJ, but I'd shore up the D which can also help out a QB! Barr will get to the QB, period.
#41: (1st time Antonio Richardson; now in the 90s).. Richardson's stock has plummeted.. I still really like him but won't reach for him at 41. Now: Terrence Brooks, S, FSU. He's at #69 now and I was able to get him at #105 before; he's projecting up and this might be a reach.. BUT, how badly do the Bills need safety help?!
#73: (1st time: Jared Abbrederis, 90s.) Now: Antonio Richardson, OT, TN. I like Abbrederis and Borland, but OL is such a HUGE need for the Bills it isn't even funny. They could also look to S here, but Richardson has 1st round talent and is somehow still on the board according to CBS.
#105: (1st time: Terrence Brooks, now 69) Now: Marqueston Huff, S, Wyoming. Great numbers, former athletic CB that played S last season at Wyoming. Worried about physicality on the back end, but in a passing league, a ballhawk is a necessity deep.
#137: (1st time: Jaylen Watkins, now in the 90s). Now: Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia. One time considered a 1st round talent.. we saw what happened when EJ got hurt last year. Murray is smart, athletic, and I think, underrated, at this stage.
#169: (1st time: Denicos Allen). Now: Brandon Thomas, OG, Clemson. Tore his ACL, probably a top 100 pick if he didn't; the Bills have guards signed for next few seasons, so a redshirt year is a good idea. Worthwhile in the mid-rounds.
#201 (1st time: Connor Shaw). Now: Josh Mauro, DE, Stanford. I already took Aaron Murray, so I don't need another QB, instead I'm going with a DE that can play inside or outside and be strong and fundamental at either spot. Mauro isn't an athletic freak and won't give great burst off the edge, but he'll help in the run game and might offer a bit of slippery rush from the DT spot on pass downs (if needed)
Was going to get a WR, but didn't see the need with plenty of guys available as UFA. I don't think RB is a need with Spiller/Jackson still playing well. I would have liked to get a CB, but Huff could play a hybrid/both role there. Ultimately, I don't think Anthony Barr is who they take even if available, but he's too good for me to pass up.
May 5, 2014
January 5, 2014
Packers Only 2014 Mock Draft
Packers are about the 3rd/4th team on my list right now.. I'm not going to go into why (Brett Favre has a lot to do with it), but I still watch them on occasion. Seahawks and Bills are ahead of them.. but I still am interested in them being successful, especially now that they've actually adopted a running game.
Same rules as my Bills mock (mainly I don't draft a guy ahead of their CBS ranking)
#21: Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix. S. 'Bama. I don't think he'll really still be available.. but CBS has him ranked low right now. Have you watched the Packers DBs this year? Their okay (at times) at CB with Shields/Williams.. outside of Claymaker they get no pass rush and their S are brutal. They need playmakers and tacklers all over the field, but especially at S
#53: Shayne Skov. LB. Stanford. Kept debating between Skov and Carl Bradford from ASU. Bradford probably makes more sense but is higher risk/higher reward pick.. and I like to play safe especially with ballhawking good tacklers from Stanford.. one of my favorite college programs right now because of how physical they play.
#85: CJ Fiedorowicz. TE. Iowa. Not sure what's up with Finley and his health, but the Iowa kid is a solid blocker/catcher. Iowa players are always fundamentally sound and good blockers in the run game. He has underrated speed/hands and adds a fun element to the Packers offense.
#117: Tajh Boyd. QB. Clemson. Love him. Vastly underrated passer dropping because of his size. Excellent backup possibility.
#149: Wesley Johnson. OL. Vandy. Swing, undersized OL. Has played multiple OL positions at Vandy and been through it all as a multiple year starter in a tough conference. With Packers injuries, a guy that can play multiple positions is good to have around.. plus, he's not Marshall Newhouse.
#181: Ben Gardner. DL. Stanford. Probably not a pick if they stay in the 3-4, but if Capers is gone then the 4-3 makes sense for Gardner. See my mentions on Skov. I also like Ricardo Allen and Kevin Pierre-Louis in this spot.
#213: Dri Archer. Athlete. Kent State. Why not? Let the big dogs eat.
Same rules as my Bills mock (mainly I don't draft a guy ahead of their CBS ranking)
#21: Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix. S. 'Bama. I don't think he'll really still be available.. but CBS has him ranked low right now. Have you watched the Packers DBs this year? Their okay (at times) at CB with Shields/Williams.. outside of Claymaker they get no pass rush and their S are brutal. They need playmakers and tacklers all over the field, but especially at S
#53: Shayne Skov. LB. Stanford. Kept debating between Skov and Carl Bradford from ASU. Bradford probably makes more sense but is higher risk/higher reward pick.. and I like to play safe especially with ballhawking good tacklers from Stanford.. one of my favorite college programs right now because of how physical they play.
#85: CJ Fiedorowicz. TE. Iowa. Not sure what's up with Finley and his health, but the Iowa kid is a solid blocker/catcher. Iowa players are always fundamentally sound and good blockers in the run game. He has underrated speed/hands and adds a fun element to the Packers offense.
#117: Tajh Boyd. QB. Clemson. Love him. Vastly underrated passer dropping because of his size. Excellent backup possibility.
#149: Wesley Johnson. OL. Vandy. Swing, undersized OL. Has played multiple OL positions at Vandy and been through it all as a multiple year starter in a tough conference. With Packers injuries, a guy that can play multiple positions is good to have around.. plus, he's not Marshall Newhouse.
#181: Ben Gardner. DL. Stanford. Probably not a pick if they stay in the 3-4, but if Capers is gone then the 4-3 makes sense for Gardner. See my mentions on Skov. I also like Ricardo Allen and Kevin Pierre-Louis in this spot.
#213: Dri Archer. Athlete. Kent State. Why not? Let the big dogs eat.
January 3, 2014
2014 Early Bills Mock
The Bills season is over already.. shocking, right? I am too, especially since Jeff Tuel and Thad Lewis got QB starts.
I figured I'd pass some time watching the Cotton Bowl by doing a quick/early mock draft. As usual with my rules; I'm using cbssportsline.com and cannot draft anybody before their pick. For instance, the Bills 1st pick is #9 and even though I think Khalil Mack will be available CBS has him at #6.. so I can't draft him.
#9: CJ Mosley. Played in a 3-4, but incredibly high IQ. Decent size, can defend run/pass. Only real question is his health. The Bills run D was one of the worst in the NFL and a tackling machine with great instincts can only help.
#41: Antonio Richardson. OT. Probably be gone by this point as mocks have him in round 1 despite his late 40s ranking by CBS. You can't ever have enough OL and protecting Manuel and getting Spiller/Jackson going seems like a wise choice to me.
#73: Jared Abbrederis. Duh. Do I have to explain. I'm a Badgers lover. He's a Badgers player. He's smart, he hustles, he catches. He's ALWAYS open. He caught 78 passes as the only threat on the entire team in the passing game.. FOR THE BADGERS. What's not to like?
#105: Terrence Brooks. S. No clue what's going on at S. Byrd and Leonhard could be there.. could be gone. Brooks is a bit short and has some trouble tackling, but he's physical and can really close on the ball. Fun player to watch. (I really wanted to take Tajh Boyd here)
#137: Jaylen Watkins. CB. It's the new NFL. You need to have guys that can run/cover the pass and play that hybrid CB/S position. Watkins did for one of the better defenses in college football
#169: Denicos Allen. Smallish OLB who was insanely productive behind the LOS in the Big 10. He might get engulfed at times, but he seems to be a step ahead of blockers often and attacks downhill as a very good tackler. A steal at this spot; he'll fall because of his size.
#201 Connor Shaw. Mainly based on what he did to the Badgers and if EJ isn't going to be healthy then I don't want Thad Lewis or Jeff Tuel to have to make throws/decisions. Shaw can play.
I'll try to do this about once a month until the draft; we'll see how it changes with rankings as the process goes.
Breakdown:
4 defenders; 2 in front 7 and 2 in back 4. Speed/tackling available.
3 offensive players. 1 OL, 1 QB, and 1 slot WR.
I figured I'd pass some time watching the Cotton Bowl by doing a quick/early mock draft. As usual with my rules; I'm using cbssportsline.com and cannot draft anybody before their pick. For instance, the Bills 1st pick is #9 and even though I think Khalil Mack will be available CBS has him at #6.. so I can't draft him.
#9: CJ Mosley. Played in a 3-4, but incredibly high IQ. Decent size, can defend run/pass. Only real question is his health. The Bills run D was one of the worst in the NFL and a tackling machine with great instincts can only help.
#41: Antonio Richardson. OT. Probably be gone by this point as mocks have him in round 1 despite his late 40s ranking by CBS. You can't ever have enough OL and protecting Manuel and getting Spiller/Jackson going seems like a wise choice to me.
#73: Jared Abbrederis. Duh. Do I have to explain. I'm a Badgers lover. He's a Badgers player. He's smart, he hustles, he catches. He's ALWAYS open. He caught 78 passes as the only threat on the entire team in the passing game.. FOR THE BADGERS. What's not to like?
#105: Terrence Brooks. S. No clue what's going on at S. Byrd and Leonhard could be there.. could be gone. Brooks is a bit short and has some trouble tackling, but he's physical and can really close on the ball. Fun player to watch. (I really wanted to take Tajh Boyd here)
#137: Jaylen Watkins. CB. It's the new NFL. You need to have guys that can run/cover the pass and play that hybrid CB/S position. Watkins did for one of the better defenses in college football
#169: Denicos Allen. Smallish OLB who was insanely productive behind the LOS in the Big 10. He might get engulfed at times, but he seems to be a step ahead of blockers often and attacks downhill as a very good tackler. A steal at this spot; he'll fall because of his size.
#201 Connor Shaw. Mainly based on what he did to the Badgers and if EJ isn't going to be healthy then I don't want Thad Lewis or Jeff Tuel to have to make throws/decisions. Shaw can play.
I'll try to do this about once a month until the draft; we'll see how it changes with rankings as the process goes.
Breakdown:
4 defenders; 2 in front 7 and 2 in back 4. Speed/tackling available.
3 offensive players. 1 OL, 1 QB, and 1 slot WR.
July 14, 2013
1985 Dunk Contest
NBA TV is awesome. Have I mentioned that before? DVR'd some of the dunk contests they were showing for old times sake.. this particular one was from 1985 when I was 2 years old.. but I remember it like it was yesterday.
First thing you need to notice is the names in the list:
Wilkins, Drexler, Jordan, Griffith, Woolridge, Nance, Dr. J and some Stansbury (only one I haven't heard of)
Compare that to the 4 guys from last year: Jeremy Evans (huh), Chase Budinger, Derrick Williams and Paul George. Why only 4 guys anyway? And only George is considered a rising star.
2010 had some studs too: Nate Robinson, Gerald Wallace, Demar Derozan, and Shannon Brown. Sweet.
I guess we're gonna skip some dunks: Nique went baseline and hammered down a reverse double pump. Man, he dunks with authority. His 3rd dunk was just smoked.
Clyde: 1-handed reverse. Didn't look too enthusiastic about it either.
Jordan: haha, He's wearing his warm-up pants, a t-shirt and some chinsy jersey. That's good stuff. MJ just out there hanging out right now. Doesn't even look like he's trying.
Darrell Griffith: Utah Jazz old man look going, Malone and Stockton would be excited. His 2nd dunk was nice and only got 42. Dunno about that.
BTW: Stansbury filled in for.. CHARLES BARKLEY?! Barkley was supposed to be in a dunk contest?!
How about this dunk-off between MJ and Stansbury? A SUDDEN DUNK OFF! BTW: Hot Rod Hundley is announcing this dunk-off. This is sick.
MJ wrap around one-hander only gets a 40. Stansbury's dunk way better.. higher score but they send MJ on anyway; I'm serious. Where my NBA conspiracy theorists at? Stern wanted MJ to move on I bet.
Dr. J didn't break a sweat and just smashed down 2 basketballs.Terrence Stansbury is putting on a show; this cat could hang.
OH NO HE DIDN'T! MJ just put some TAPE on the foul line to show where he's jumping from (you know, in case the FOUL LINE isn't a good enough indicator)
Nique wasn't super creative.. but man did he get into the air and just hammer the ball with authority. That's what is missed the most on all the show now. Power and clean sending the ball through the tin and in 1985.. that's what gets you the title, I guess.
First thing you need to notice is the names in the list:
Wilkins, Drexler, Jordan, Griffith, Woolridge, Nance, Dr. J and some Stansbury (only one I haven't heard of)
Compare that to the 4 guys from last year: Jeremy Evans (huh), Chase Budinger, Derrick Williams and Paul George. Why only 4 guys anyway? And only George is considered a rising star.
2010 had some studs too: Nate Robinson, Gerald Wallace, Demar Derozan, and Shannon Brown. Sweet.
I guess we're gonna skip some dunks: Nique went baseline and hammered down a reverse double pump. Man, he dunks with authority. His 3rd dunk was just smoked.
Clyde: 1-handed reverse. Didn't look too enthusiastic about it either.
Jordan: haha, He's wearing his warm-up pants, a t-shirt and some chinsy jersey. That's good stuff. MJ just out there hanging out right now. Doesn't even look like he's trying.
Darrell Griffith: Utah Jazz old man look going, Malone and Stockton would be excited. His 2nd dunk was nice and only got 42. Dunno about that.
BTW: Stansbury filled in for.. CHARLES BARKLEY?! Barkley was supposed to be in a dunk contest?!
How about this dunk-off between MJ and Stansbury? A SUDDEN DUNK OFF! BTW: Hot Rod Hundley is announcing this dunk-off. This is sick.
MJ wrap around one-hander only gets a 40. Stansbury's dunk way better.. higher score but they send MJ on anyway; I'm serious. Where my NBA conspiracy theorists at? Stern wanted MJ to move on I bet.
Dr. J didn't break a sweat and just smashed down 2 basketballs.Terrence Stansbury is putting on a show; this cat could hang.
OH NO HE DIDN'T! MJ just put some TAPE on the foul line to show where he's jumping from (you know, in case the FOUL LINE isn't a good enough indicator)
Nique wasn't super creative.. but man did he get into the air and just hammer the ball with authority. That's what is missed the most on all the show now. Power and clean sending the ball through the tin and in 1985.. that's what gets you the title, I guess.
July 13, 2013
Bucks/Nuggets
Summer league has started and I've never been so glad to be dog-sitting at my in-laws place. The dogs are on the floor, I'm on the couch with a bowl of ice cream and NBA TV is on.
Thoughts:
-I wish I knew numbers of these guys. I know Henson, Ayon, and Smith to start.. no clue who 20 (I guess Dominic Jones) and 23 are.
-Ish Smith can dunk? Didn't know that.
-Dominic Jones knows what he's doing out there.. crafty.
-Nate Wolters is in but has barely touched the ball because Jones and Demetrius Nichols like to bounce it.
-I know it was Stacy Augmon.. but can Johnny Tarheel be the new Plastic Man
-The block/charge call just got messed up again.
-Wolters looks smooth, good vision, good zip on his passes. Henson playing big through the 1st with the Bucks up 5.
-Brian Shaw is cool.. but I'd prefer full screen for the game.. if I wanted to watch Brian Shaw, I'd follow a presser. Let me see Nate Wolters work.
-Henson is the best player on the floor.
-Dominique Jones (guess I wasn't spelling it correctly earlier) looks like Steve Logan.. who looks like DMX. So.. if A=B and B=C then A=C if you see what I'm getting at.
-Bruiser getting camera time sitting next to Larry Sanders.. so he's got that going for him.
-Plastic Man just blocked 2 shots in a row, then got a rebound on both ends... he does need to get stronger around the tin though on offense.
-Would like to see more time for Wolters.. we can see what Smith/Jones can do and have plenty on them from NBA practice/season.
-Henson is insane around the tin.. just so long and active. He and Larry can play together... right?! 15 minutes just to see how many shots get blocked.
-John Shurna is in right now.. He's sweet but he just missed a 3; he'll hit his next one.
-Ha, next possession Shurna banged one home. Called it.
-Nate Wolters is a REALLY good passer, but I'd like to see him attack the hedge on the pick n roll a bit more. Coulda split a few times but hesitated coming around.
-John Shurna can shoot. He's tough.
-Whoever #45 is for the Bucks he couldn't jump over the Medford phone book.
-How does Shurna not get 15 shots blocked a game? He releases it so low.
Most of these guys won't make NBA rosters (off the Bucks) but man they are shooting the ball well. 88 points in summer league is pretty sick. Wolters certainly has staying power IMO on the roster, I'd keep Jones and put him in the D-League if he isnt going to get much time this year though.
Thoughts:
-I wish I knew numbers of these guys. I know Henson, Ayon, and Smith to start.. no clue who 20 (I guess Dominic Jones) and 23 are.
-Ish Smith can dunk? Didn't know that.
-Dominic Jones knows what he's doing out there.. crafty.
-Nate Wolters is in but has barely touched the ball because Jones and Demetrius Nichols like to bounce it.
-I know it was Stacy Augmon.. but can Johnny Tarheel be the new Plastic Man
-The block/charge call just got messed up again.
-Wolters looks smooth, good vision, good zip on his passes. Henson playing big through the 1st with the Bucks up 5.
-Brian Shaw is cool.. but I'd prefer full screen for the game.. if I wanted to watch Brian Shaw, I'd follow a presser. Let me see Nate Wolters work.
-Henson is the best player on the floor.
-Dominique Jones (guess I wasn't spelling it correctly earlier) looks like Steve Logan.. who looks like DMX. So.. if A=B and B=C then A=C if you see what I'm getting at.
-Bruiser getting camera time sitting next to Larry Sanders.. so he's got that going for him.
-Plastic Man just blocked 2 shots in a row, then got a rebound on both ends... he does need to get stronger around the tin though on offense.
-Would like to see more time for Wolters.. we can see what Smith/Jones can do and have plenty on them from NBA practice/season.
-Henson is insane around the tin.. just so long and active. He and Larry can play together... right?! 15 minutes just to see how many shots get blocked.
-John Shurna is in right now.. He's sweet but he just missed a 3; he'll hit his next one.
-Ha, next possession Shurna banged one home. Called it.
-Nate Wolters is a REALLY good passer, but I'd like to see him attack the hedge on the pick n roll a bit more. Coulda split a few times but hesitated coming around.
-John Shurna can shoot. He's tough.
-Whoever #45 is for the Bucks he couldn't jump over the Medford phone book.
-How does Shurna not get 15 shots blocked a game? He releases it so low.
Most of these guys won't make NBA rosters (off the Bucks) but man they are shooting the ball well. 88 points in summer league is pretty sick. Wolters certainly has staying power IMO on the roster, I'd keep Jones and put him in the D-League if he isnt going to get much time this year though.
I know it's late.. NBA Draft Diary 2013 Edition
So here's the deal.. I know the draft was weeks ago and some summer league scrubs have taken the floor.. guess what, I don't care. I don't have cable and I don't have time.. but I did scrape some up as I sit over at my in-laws dog sitting. True story. My NBA Draft Diary:
--Draft hasn't started yet but my DVR has.. Is that Magic Johnson doing an intro? Only guy worse on TV for the NBA is Jalen Rose. This is gonna be good.
--Stern booed and like a true WWE heel, pretends they were cheers. Has anybody ever seen David Stern and Vinny McMahon at the same time, in the same room?
--Stern mentions the Miami Heat and the crowd boos.. he helped create that team. I'm calling them the nWo from now. Is LeBron Hogan? Bosh would be that latino guy that yells ARRIBA LA RAZA... and Wade has to be Scott Hall.. except the fact that I love Scott Hall.
--Jalen tosses in he's played in the league 13 years. Don't worry, Jalen.. we know who you are.
--Jay Bilas just told me Nerlens Noel weighs 216lbs. Does Jay have a numbers fetish? Why don't I know his wingspan yet?
--The 1st pick hasn't happened yet.. and I'm seriously bored right now. I don't like Bill Simmons voice, Jalen Rose is a joke, and Jay Bilas only knows economics.
--What's with the David Stern baby raise the roof before the 1st pick? Who does he think he is? He reminds me of the Brian Regan skit when the dude on the cell phone barely raises his finger (might not even have this point on here but Brian Regan is sweet anyway).. If you want the crowd to make noise David.. RAISE THE ROOF.
--Jalen Rose, "everybody wants to be the #1 pick." That's why Jalen is here tonight.. it took him 13 years to figure that out!
--Jay Bilas just said wingspan and tip one back regarding Anthony Bennett. #YesSir
--WHY DIDNT ANYBODY TELL ME SHANE BATTIER WAS INTERVIEWING PEOPLE?! I DO NOT WANNA SEE THIS... is ESPN trying to make up for hiring Ray Lewis? You know.. the dude that allegedly murdered somebody.
--Anthony Bennett isn't going to eat himself out of the league according to Jay Bilas.. good I didn't want him to be the next Oliver Miller.
--Rece Davis just told me that the 2nd pick in the draft was a "high energy guy".. that term is reserved for bench towel waving white guys.. like Jon Brockman.
--Shane Battier is on nickname basis with Victor Oladipo. Wonder if he'd met him before this weekend.
--Victor Oladipo was just compared to Dwayne Wade, Alvin Robertson, and Joe Dumars in about 30 seconds.
--David Stern remains a Vince McMahon and we're 3 picks in. This guy can't go away fast enough.
--Jalen Rose is certainly a Ben Stein clone.. btw.. our 3rd pick in this draft Rose just compared to Bruce Bowen. Shane Battier also hit a "That's great" awkward moment in his interview. He stinks.
--Ariza, Seraphin, Price on the Wizards bench.. I might be able to get run there.
--YES! Jalen Rose JUST said that his mom won a championship.. in women's basketball. I'm not joking.
--Still trying to figure out if Cody Zeller is such a freak and a great athlete and 60% shooter.. then why did Jared Berggren eat him alive?
--Rece Davis just said that Nerlens Noel could be re-united with Anthony Davis at Kentucky. Ummm... does Rece Davis know that they both left after their freshman year so they weren't at Kentucky together? Come on, bro.
--Alex Len just said he wanted to play against KG and Duncan.. Battier asked the ? and isn't happy he doesn't want to play against him. For real.
--Jay Bilas told me 216lbs isn't pushing around an Eastern Conference C.. How many Cs is he not pushing around? Who is pushing around who in the East? He's pushing Bosh around for sure.
--John Calipari just sold 17 used cars in the lottery room.
--8 picks in.. and I like Shane Battier less than I did 8 picks ago. Didn't think that was possible.
--Jay Bilas, "If a PG is the best player.. then don't you take him?" Bill Simmons, "That's what got David Kahn fired." Touche bro.
--Jalen Rose is a horrible dude on TV. Don't know if I mentioned that yet. I'm 9 picks in so I might have.
--Jalen Rose likes Trey Burke.. I'm shocked that he liked a guy that played at Michigan. I bet he likes Big McGary too.
--Figured it out.. Shane Battier reminds me of Drew Carey on Price is Right. #Awful
--And at the 10th pick.. my favorite player for the Bucks off the draft. CJ McCollum.
--Sorry Bill Simmons.. CJ McCollum isn't an "irrational confidence" guy.. he's a STUD. Difference.
--ESPN cut to Chris Broussard to report on Trey Burke news that was already discussed on set by guys that didn't have the "inside story." Nice job, Chris.
--Jay Bilas and Jalen Rose just told me how great of a defender MCW is.. great, he plays zone.
--Now Jay Bilas just told me MCW went to a camp and they told him he was mid-major.. then 10 seconds later he said he was told he was a DIII player. Make up your mind!
--Shane still fishing for a compliment just asked MCW who he wanted to play against.. He didn't answer with "Shane Battier."
--Jalen Rose just said that Kendrick Perkins has slown down a little bit.. in other words, he's gone from slo-mo to Ace Ventura super slow-mo
--Blending Bucks off-season and the draft together.. I'd still take Bill Simmons as Bucks GM. For realz.
--Chris Broussard just said the Mavs would trade the pick.. or take a foreign player and keep him overseas. Guess who they took? Kelly Olynyk.. which they traded for Shane Larkin.
--They are crushing the Bucks during the draft now.. well guess what.. GREEK FREAK. BACK OFF.
--BTW: The Greek Freak is a pick the Bucks have to make at 15. They need to knock a kid out of the park.. what are your choices right now? You are Milwaukee and need a franchise pick.. you can get a senior that can be a great rotation guy or a potential superstar.. you take the Greek Freak. LOVE IT
--All sorts of Canadian jokes by the ESPN Draft guys.. funny considering they haven't been to a Marquette camp lately.
--2 hours in and a German just got picked.. almost skipped it on purpose because Fran and some other clown are on. I didn't though. Dennis Schroeder was a potential Buck.. I woulda taken it.
--Bill Simmons just asked if David Kahn was hired as a consultant by the Hawks because they took the German PG and Shane Larkin. I laughed.
--A Russian just got picked. Not sure how this affect US/Russia relations but I think Putin and Obama don't like each other. For realz.
--Pure Comedy.. Sergev Kaserev and Shane Battier interview.
--Shabazz Muahammad just got picked and looks like he hates David Stern.
--Tony Snell is only 6'7 and has a wingspan of a 6'11 guy. Thanks Jay. He can also shoot. Actually, I woulda loved him as a Buck.
--Chris Broussard is so bad at his job.. that he can't even pronounce Luol Deng right. For realz.
--David Stern trying to crack jokes that boos mean respect.. Didn't work, brah brah. You aren't cool.
--I believe the Nets are up next at pick number 22.. Jay Bilas has Pierre Jackson as his 8th best pick available.. I bet he doesn't get picked in the 1st round.
--Can't wait in Bart Scott voice is WAYYYYYYYY better than Can't wait in Mason Plumlee voice. His is childish and lame.
--23 picks in.. David Stern still trying to make jokes about being a heel and getting the crowd rowdy. He's as annoying as Tom Crean stalking the sidelines.
--Knicks took Tim Hardaway Jr.. I love him.. but I hate the Knicks.
--Shocking.. Jalen Rose says, "I LIKKKKKKKE IT." hahaha.. C'mon bro.. you woulda liked that Horford clown taken there.
--Some Tim Hardaway clips.. best part of the night included.. including this Spike Lee interview.
--Bill and Jalen don't like each other.. another weird argument about Amar'e Stoudamire. Classic stuff. Jalen played 13 years.. so you know.. he knows.
--It's the 26th pick and the Warrior took some guy from Colorado that averaged 11 points.. and Rece Davis just made a wrestling comment about David Stern.. fairly certain I made a comment like that about 25 picks ago.
--David Stern just did another annoying hand motion for the crowd to "boo" him.. does he think he's cool at this point? Seriously.. I'd drop an elbow from the top rope if I were there right now.
--I'm going on record here.. Spurs shoulda taken Jamaal Franklin.. they woulda loved him.
--Archie Goodwin just got picked.. he's a bball player today, not a cartoon character from WW2 era.
--Rece Davis is totally in love with David Stern.. either that or words are on a screen in front of him.. which do you think it is? I have my answer.
--Jalen Rose just said that David Stern is the best commish in any sport in his life. haha.. what a homer. He's played at Michigan and "LOVED" every Michigan pick and played in the league and shockingly he thinks that he's the man. Come on, Jalen.
--Bill Simmons points out that David Stern isn't above criticism.. nobody comments shockingly.
--David Stern hands over the keys to Adam Silver; crowd boos. It's the WWE storyline that people love.. Vinny Mac turns the reigns over to Shane-O Mac.
--2 minutes between picks now? No wonder the 2nd round is only an hour on the DVR compared to like the other 3 hours of the 1st round.
--Just stopped watching the draft to make this insane smoothie with spinach, coconut chocolate yogurt, coconut milk, blueberries, a peach and banana. I think this smoothie will do more for me than Glen Rice Jr. does for the 76ers. Time will tell.
--Jay Bilas just said, "He (Glen Rice Jr) got bounced off the team at Georgia Tech so he has some major issues." C'mon Jay.. it's Georgia Tech if you get kicked off Kentucky then you've really got problems.
--Bill Simmons thinks Jimmer still has a shot to make a name for himself in the NBA.. That's why I like that guy so much.
--Nate Wolters just got picked and Bill Simmons loves him too.. Why is he not GM of the Bucks. That Wolters/Fredette backcourt would be sick. So glad he became a Bucks PG.. he's just a basketball player. I like him.
--Grant Jerrett looks like a turtle. If he were one of the 4 teenage mutant ninja turtles I'd say he's Raphael. He's just kinda there with no special skills.
--Jalen Rose just said, "I woulda moved him (Lamarcus Aldridge) tonight too." Then Bill Simmons made a comment to Jalen Rose who then said, "They can wait, the Blazers don't have to move him tonight." Come on man.
--After CJ McCollum that dude Jamaal Franklin was my next hopeful Bucks player. They didn't get him, but the Grizzlies will end up with him. Rose thinks he'll stay around the league because he can "score the basketball" Does he know anything about Franklin? He's a rebounder/defender.
--Ricky Ledo just got picked based off HS games and Providence practices. So.. basically we have a pick made off practice and youtube videos. Yi totally would fit in this draft.
--I just missed a whole bunch of picks because I was stuck in FF on the TV remote.. guess what at this point, I don't care.
--Fran just told me that Raul Neto is called Raul Zeno or something like that by his friends and that is his nickname.. I seriously can't wait to get this dude into the league.
--Ryan Kelly just got picked.. Jay Bilas loves him. I'm not surprised, but where is Dick Vitale to tell me about the basketball aspect of this Duke product.
--Some junk during the draft about Dwight Howard; so glad that's over. I hope he drags the Rockets down and doesn't win a title.
--Erik Murphy gets an Entourage spot from Simmons and Bilas. That's rich. Turtle gonna get picked next and even Johnny Drama gets a mention.. that's why you watch the 2nd round of the NBA Draft. Too bad E wasn't in the crowd, Sloan woulda been with him I think.
--Another reason you watch the 2nd round.. Simmons said Doc quit on the Celtics and Doc responds with, "I'd like to call him an idiot, but I'm too classy for that." Bro, you just called him an idiot, we're not stupid. Then adds Simmons doesn't know the truth. Can't wait for Simmons reply coming in 3, 2, 1....
--Rece, Jay, and Jalen speechless and have no clue what to say after that Doc Rivers interview.. They're like wallflowers.
--Some Iranian named Arsalan Kazemi got picked.. and my DVR stopped. I hope that isn't some kinda freaky sign. This draft is over for me.
--Draft hasn't started yet but my DVR has.. Is that Magic Johnson doing an intro? Only guy worse on TV for the NBA is Jalen Rose. This is gonna be good.
--Stern booed and like a true WWE heel, pretends they were cheers. Has anybody ever seen David Stern and Vinny McMahon at the same time, in the same room?
--Stern mentions the Miami Heat and the crowd boos.. he helped create that team. I'm calling them the nWo from now. Is LeBron Hogan? Bosh would be that latino guy that yells ARRIBA LA RAZA... and Wade has to be Scott Hall.. except the fact that I love Scott Hall.
--Jalen tosses in he's played in the league 13 years. Don't worry, Jalen.. we know who you are.
--Jay Bilas just told me Nerlens Noel weighs 216lbs. Does Jay have a numbers fetish? Why don't I know his wingspan yet?
--The 1st pick hasn't happened yet.. and I'm seriously bored right now. I don't like Bill Simmons voice, Jalen Rose is a joke, and Jay Bilas only knows economics.
--What's with the David Stern baby raise the roof before the 1st pick? Who does he think he is? He reminds me of the Brian Regan skit when the dude on the cell phone barely raises his finger (might not even have this point on here but Brian Regan is sweet anyway).. If you want the crowd to make noise David.. RAISE THE ROOF.
--Jalen Rose, "everybody wants to be the #1 pick." That's why Jalen is here tonight.. it took him 13 years to figure that out!
--Jay Bilas just said wingspan and tip one back regarding Anthony Bennett. #YesSir
--WHY DIDNT ANYBODY TELL ME SHANE BATTIER WAS INTERVIEWING PEOPLE?! I DO NOT WANNA SEE THIS... is ESPN trying to make up for hiring Ray Lewis? You know.. the dude that allegedly murdered somebody.
--Anthony Bennett isn't going to eat himself out of the league according to Jay Bilas.. good I didn't want him to be the next Oliver Miller.
--Rece Davis just told me that the 2nd pick in the draft was a "high energy guy".. that term is reserved for bench towel waving white guys.. like Jon Brockman.
--Shane Battier is on nickname basis with Victor Oladipo. Wonder if he'd met him before this weekend.
--Victor Oladipo was just compared to Dwayne Wade, Alvin Robertson, and Joe Dumars in about 30 seconds.
--David Stern remains a Vince McMahon and we're 3 picks in. This guy can't go away fast enough.
--Jalen Rose is certainly a Ben Stein clone.. btw.. our 3rd pick in this draft Rose just compared to Bruce Bowen. Shane Battier also hit a "That's great" awkward moment in his interview. He stinks.
--Ariza, Seraphin, Price on the Wizards bench.. I might be able to get run there.
--YES! Jalen Rose JUST said that his mom won a championship.. in women's basketball. I'm not joking.
--Still trying to figure out if Cody Zeller is such a freak and a great athlete and 60% shooter.. then why did Jared Berggren eat him alive?
--Rece Davis just said that Nerlens Noel could be re-united with Anthony Davis at Kentucky. Ummm... does Rece Davis know that they both left after their freshman year so they weren't at Kentucky together? Come on, bro.
--Alex Len just said he wanted to play against KG and Duncan.. Battier asked the ? and isn't happy he doesn't want to play against him. For real.
--Jay Bilas told me 216lbs isn't pushing around an Eastern Conference C.. How many Cs is he not pushing around? Who is pushing around who in the East? He's pushing Bosh around for sure.
--John Calipari just sold 17 used cars in the lottery room.
--8 picks in.. and I like Shane Battier less than I did 8 picks ago. Didn't think that was possible.
--Jay Bilas, "If a PG is the best player.. then don't you take him?" Bill Simmons, "That's what got David Kahn fired." Touche bro.
--Jalen Rose is a horrible dude on TV. Don't know if I mentioned that yet. I'm 9 picks in so I might have.
--Jalen Rose likes Trey Burke.. I'm shocked that he liked a guy that played at Michigan. I bet he likes Big McGary too.
--Figured it out.. Shane Battier reminds me of Drew Carey on Price is Right. #Awful
--And at the 10th pick.. my favorite player for the Bucks off the draft. CJ McCollum.
--Sorry Bill Simmons.. CJ McCollum isn't an "irrational confidence" guy.. he's a STUD. Difference.
--ESPN cut to Chris Broussard to report on Trey Burke news that was already discussed on set by guys that didn't have the "inside story." Nice job, Chris.
--Jay Bilas and Jalen Rose just told me how great of a defender MCW is.. great, he plays zone.
--Now Jay Bilas just told me MCW went to a camp and they told him he was mid-major.. then 10 seconds later he said he was told he was a DIII player. Make up your mind!
--Shane still fishing for a compliment just asked MCW who he wanted to play against.. He didn't answer with "Shane Battier."
--Jalen Rose just said that Kendrick Perkins has slown down a little bit.. in other words, he's gone from slo-mo to Ace Ventura super slow-mo
--Blending Bucks off-season and the draft together.. I'd still take Bill Simmons as Bucks GM. For realz.
--Chris Broussard just said the Mavs would trade the pick.. or take a foreign player and keep him overseas. Guess who they took? Kelly Olynyk.. which they traded for Shane Larkin.
--They are crushing the Bucks during the draft now.. well guess what.. GREEK FREAK. BACK OFF.
--BTW: The Greek Freak is a pick the Bucks have to make at 15. They need to knock a kid out of the park.. what are your choices right now? You are Milwaukee and need a franchise pick.. you can get a senior that can be a great rotation guy or a potential superstar.. you take the Greek Freak. LOVE IT
--All sorts of Canadian jokes by the ESPN Draft guys.. funny considering they haven't been to a Marquette camp lately.
--2 hours in and a German just got picked.. almost skipped it on purpose because Fran and some other clown are on. I didn't though. Dennis Schroeder was a potential Buck.. I woulda taken it.
--Bill Simmons just asked if David Kahn was hired as a consultant by the Hawks because they took the German PG and Shane Larkin. I laughed.
--A Russian just got picked. Not sure how this affect US/Russia relations but I think Putin and Obama don't like each other. For realz.
--Pure Comedy.. Sergev Kaserev and Shane Battier interview.
--Shabazz Muahammad just got picked and looks like he hates David Stern.
--Tony Snell is only 6'7 and has a wingspan of a 6'11 guy. Thanks Jay. He can also shoot. Actually, I woulda loved him as a Buck.
--Chris Broussard is so bad at his job.. that he can't even pronounce Luol Deng right. For realz.
--David Stern trying to crack jokes that boos mean respect.. Didn't work, brah brah. You aren't cool.
--I believe the Nets are up next at pick number 22.. Jay Bilas has Pierre Jackson as his 8th best pick available.. I bet he doesn't get picked in the 1st round.
--Can't wait in Bart Scott voice is WAYYYYYYYY better than Can't wait in Mason Plumlee voice. His is childish and lame.
--23 picks in.. David Stern still trying to make jokes about being a heel and getting the crowd rowdy. He's as annoying as Tom Crean stalking the sidelines.
--Knicks took Tim Hardaway Jr.. I love him.. but I hate the Knicks.
--Shocking.. Jalen Rose says, "I LIKKKKKKKE IT." hahaha.. C'mon bro.. you woulda liked that Horford clown taken there.
--Some Tim Hardaway clips.. best part of the night included.. including this Spike Lee interview.
--Bill and Jalen don't like each other.. another weird argument about Amar'e Stoudamire. Classic stuff. Jalen played 13 years.. so you know.. he knows.
--It's the 26th pick and the Warrior took some guy from Colorado that averaged 11 points.. and Rece Davis just made a wrestling comment about David Stern.. fairly certain I made a comment like that about 25 picks ago.
--David Stern just did another annoying hand motion for the crowd to "boo" him.. does he think he's cool at this point? Seriously.. I'd drop an elbow from the top rope if I were there right now.
--I'm going on record here.. Spurs shoulda taken Jamaal Franklin.. they woulda loved him.
--Archie Goodwin just got picked.. he's a bball player today, not a cartoon character from WW2 era.
--Rece Davis is totally in love with David Stern.. either that or words are on a screen in front of him.. which do you think it is? I have my answer.
--Jalen Rose just said that David Stern is the best commish in any sport in his life. haha.. what a homer. He's played at Michigan and "LOVED" every Michigan pick and played in the league and shockingly he thinks that he's the man. Come on, Jalen.
--Bill Simmons points out that David Stern isn't above criticism.. nobody comments shockingly.
--David Stern hands over the keys to Adam Silver; crowd boos. It's the WWE storyline that people love.. Vinny Mac turns the reigns over to Shane-O Mac.
--2 minutes between picks now? No wonder the 2nd round is only an hour on the DVR compared to like the other 3 hours of the 1st round.
--Just stopped watching the draft to make this insane smoothie with spinach, coconut chocolate yogurt, coconut milk, blueberries, a peach and banana. I think this smoothie will do more for me than Glen Rice Jr. does for the 76ers. Time will tell.
--Jay Bilas just said, "He (Glen Rice Jr) got bounced off the team at Georgia Tech so he has some major issues." C'mon Jay.. it's Georgia Tech if you get kicked off Kentucky then you've really got problems.
--Bill Simmons thinks Jimmer still has a shot to make a name for himself in the NBA.. That's why I like that guy so much.
--Nate Wolters just got picked and Bill Simmons loves him too.. Why is he not GM of the Bucks. That Wolters/Fredette backcourt would be sick. So glad he became a Bucks PG.. he's just a basketball player. I like him.
--Grant Jerrett looks like a turtle. If he were one of the 4 teenage mutant ninja turtles I'd say he's Raphael. He's just kinda there with no special skills.
--Jalen Rose just said, "I woulda moved him (Lamarcus Aldridge) tonight too." Then Bill Simmons made a comment to Jalen Rose who then said, "They can wait, the Blazers don't have to move him tonight." Come on man.
--After CJ McCollum that dude Jamaal Franklin was my next hopeful Bucks player. They didn't get him, but the Grizzlies will end up with him. Rose thinks he'll stay around the league because he can "score the basketball" Does he know anything about Franklin? He's a rebounder/defender.
--Ricky Ledo just got picked based off HS games and Providence practices. So.. basically we have a pick made off practice and youtube videos. Yi totally would fit in this draft.
--I just missed a whole bunch of picks because I was stuck in FF on the TV remote.. guess what at this point, I don't care.
--Fran just told me that Raul Neto is called Raul Zeno or something like that by his friends and that is his nickname.. I seriously can't wait to get this dude into the league.
--Ryan Kelly just got picked.. Jay Bilas loves him. I'm not surprised, but where is Dick Vitale to tell me about the basketball aspect of this Duke product.
--Some junk during the draft about Dwight Howard; so glad that's over. I hope he drags the Rockets down and doesn't win a title.
--Erik Murphy gets an Entourage spot from Simmons and Bilas. That's rich. Turtle gonna get picked next and even Johnny Drama gets a mention.. that's why you watch the 2nd round of the NBA Draft. Too bad E wasn't in the crowd, Sloan woulda been with him I think.
--Another reason you watch the 2nd round.. Simmons said Doc quit on the Celtics and Doc responds with, "I'd like to call him an idiot, but I'm too classy for that." Bro, you just called him an idiot, we're not stupid. Then adds Simmons doesn't know the truth. Can't wait for Simmons reply coming in 3, 2, 1....
--Rece, Jay, and Jalen speechless and have no clue what to say after that Doc Rivers interview.. They're like wallflowers.
--Some Iranian named Arsalan Kazemi got picked.. and my DVR stopped. I hope that isn't some kinda freaky sign. This draft is over for me.
January 13, 2013
Guest Opinion on the Packers Roster
With the Packers season now over the reaction to the loss and the drama will begin. While reaction is expected, because of the way the season ended expect over reaction from many Packers fans. What needs to not get lost in this is that the 49ers, who eliminated the Packers, are a better team. I hear about what we didn’t do every time there is a Packer loss versus what the opponent did. Not only were the Niners the favorite and at home, they are a better more healthy team. Does this mean the Packers are not capable of being a Super Bowl team in the future? Not at all but SOME moves will need to be made!
Let’s start first by reflecting on the year. The Packers won the division, won a playoff game and individually Casey Hayward introduced himself to the NFL, James Jones and Randall Cobb excelled in the absence of others and Aaron Rodgers is really good.
Now for the bad news. As you watch the Packers you see at a lot of little things that make it hard for them to either continue moving the chains or stop the opponent. They are a poor tackling team, especially at corner. Now is this a big deal, it is when teams scheme to get Tramon Williams as a primary run defender. They struggle on the edges of the defense. Not sure how to fix this because really this is a scheme issue not the players. Finally, the ILB play is average at best. Losing two of your top three ILB to injury won’t help this but the Packers have ILB’s that get blocked and are not very physical while also begin below average in coverage.
Offensively the people will tell you the Packer offensive line is no good. I disagree. Inside, once Evan Dietrich Smith was inserted at center and the Packers featured healthy guards with him, the Packer run game grew and became affective. The tackles are a different story, though there is some much uncertainty. Bryan Bulaga got hurt, eventually forcing the Packers to find Don Barclay. Barclay played well at times and is definitely part of the picture in the future. At left tackle, Marshall Newhouse is serviceable BUT is a player that might not fit the role as the primary blind slide blocker for Aaron Rodgers. To me the Packers primary issue offensively is the ineffectiveness of the “extra blocker” in the run game. Primarily with the Packers being a one back team, this is a tight end. Their starter Jermichael Finley is inconsistent and a terrible run blocker, so the Packers show there hand and go with Tom Crabtree or others when they want to run the ball. Basically, the Packers have a bunch of specialists at the position and this makes it impossible to get consistency at the position, a position that is critical to the success of the offense. I don’t believe the Packers have to be a team that runs the ball 35 times a game; it doesn’t fit what they do. They have to run the ball effectively and to do this they have to evaluate their personnel and scheme and fit it to the pass game.
So what do we do? With few “key” free agents the Packers have the nucleus to be good for a longtime and remember, they have been. Since 2000 the Packers are 138-74 with a Super Bowl championship in this time frame. The obvious free agent question mark surrounds Greg Jennings. While Jennings has been special, he did suffer from an injury plagued season and will start the 2013 season at the age of 30. Others who the Packers have to decide about would include Brad Jones and Erik Walden.
The Packers have a lot of questions going into the off season but unlike many NFL organizations the Packers, do not lack the stability within the organization at the top or at quarterback. With Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers in place, Packer fans should feel secure in a future that is competitive. The Packers will have to make tough choices on Donald Driver, Charles Woodson, Jermichael Finley, Jeff Saturday, AJ Hawk and others but they have many of the right pieces in place.
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