#1--The FOX robotic turkey is going to give me nightmares
#2--After Calvin Johnson landed following his catch in the fourth quarter, cameras showed him wincing. I've had that same pained look some mornings following Pub Punch.
#3--Man am I glad I traded for Maurice Morris this week. Thanks Helly! I got a good 2 TD feeling about him this week against the Rams
#4--I love making sandwiches with Thanksgiving leftovers
#5--Huge said today the Sparties are going 30-5 this year. As much as I love screaming PARK PRIDE...I just cannot see that happening at all. Sparties struggled to get clutch hoops against UCLA two nights ago....lacking a consistent inside scorer at this point.
#6--Huge is a complete mo-ron
#7--RynoDave may have sewn up Helly's wild card spot with the Willie Parker disaster.
#8--Cannot get enough of the Bill Parcells Coors LIght commercials. That's a good thing...that's not a bad thing.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
10-game report
While many people are venting about la-la-lloyd, I'm seething over the Pistons' west coast disaster, going 2-3 against many of the bottom teams in the West.
Here's my first brief 10-game report.
Pistons are 6-4. They have lost as many games as Charlotte & Milwaukee. Not a great beginning. They have lost Billups and Dice already with injuries, although Chauncey is back already. But the recent road games have certainly illuminated how prone this crew is to sever mental lapses at the end of games, which makes ZERO sense when you factor in how many vets this team has.
Now, Hamilton. He is shooting an abysmal 44% from the floor and a career-worst 76% from the free-throw line (career 85%). His assists are way up (likely due to his poor shooting) and turnovers currently sit at a career-best 2.0 per game. But he is also averaging a career-high 3.6 fouls per game, and is also averaging the 2nd most FG attempts during his time in a Piston jersey.
Pistons are 4-4 this year with him. In their wins, he shot 35-66. In losses, he is 22-63 from the floor. Not good. In their loss to the Lakers, Rip managed to get 5 fouls while attempting to guard Kobe. Last night found the Pistons getting outscored by 16 points in the second half by the sucky Kings to end the road trip.
Here's hoping they turn it around QUICKLY coming back home this week.
Here's my first brief 10-game report.
Pistons are 6-4. They have lost as many games as Charlotte & Milwaukee. Not a great beginning. They have lost Billups and Dice already with injuries, although Chauncey is back already. But the recent road games have certainly illuminated how prone this crew is to sever mental lapses at the end of games, which makes ZERO sense when you factor in how many vets this team has.
Now, Hamilton. He is shooting an abysmal 44% from the floor and a career-worst 76% from the free-throw line (career 85%). His assists are way up (likely due to his poor shooting) and turnovers currently sit at a career-best 2.0 per game. But he is also averaging a career-high 3.6 fouls per game, and is also averaging the 2nd most FG attempts during his time in a Piston jersey.
Pistons are 4-4 this year with him. In their wins, he shot 35-66. In losses, he is 22-63 from the floor. Not good. In their loss to the Lakers, Rip managed to get 5 fouls while attempting to guard Kobe. Last night found the Pistons getting outscored by 16 points in the second half by the sucky Kings to end the road trip.
Here's hoping they turn it around QUICKLY coming back home this week.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Cuse is loose!
Many promising freshmen up and down the Cuse's roster this year....they are definitely going to struggle inside early, as they really only have one post scorer. But they are LONG, deep and athletic. Plus, everyone's favorite Michigan export, Eric Devendorf, is able to move off teh point, as super-frosh Johnny Flynn is going to be able to take over point guard duties as less of a gunner at the point than Devendorf was.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
I'm a happy boy
This will be quick.....OSU GOES DOWN!!!!!
Couldn't be happier. Seriously could not be more pleased about the outcome of a college football game.
Bring on the NBA tonight!
Couldn't be happier. Seriously could not be more pleased about the outcome of a college football game.
Bring on the NBA tonight!
Friday, November 9, 2007
rip Rip
Alrighty....my thoughts on Mr. Hamilton are well-known to those of you who listen to me run my suck about the NBA. Consistently throughout his 5 years with the Pistons, he has given them a consistent midrange jumper to go with the 3-point shooting abilities of Rasheed and Chauncey. There were many nights during the LB years that they relied on him repeatedly to get their offense going. He plays hard every night and with a mask concealing a near-career ending facial injury.
HOWEVER....last night's Bulls game, in my mind, pointed out why the Pistons have likely reached their ceiling with this current crew. Rip put together a 6-17 shooting effort, including at least 3 heavily contested jump shots following offensive rebounds, rather than trying to get to the rim or cycling the ball around. He also picked up a key technical foul in the fourth quarter.
Without Ben to constantly provide a defensive presence to make up for Rip's consistently poor defensive effort, he gets exposed on that end of the floor. I realize no one is ever confusing Rip for Artest on defense, but the Pistons have to specifically target certain players for him to guard...and Rip should constantly be sending Tey-Tey thank you cards for the matchups that Teyshaun has to deal with on the defensive end of the floor so Rip doesn't have to guard certain players. Let's not forget that Tey-Tey's coming out party was in 2003 largely because the Pistons simply couldn't defend Iverson with Hamilton or Michael Curry.
Hamilton is in his 8th season and is part of one of the most well-put together starting lineups in the NBA. His skill set meshes with the other starters. And TRUST ME when I say I certainly enjoy watching Rip move to get open on offense, rather than the Stackhouse offensive sets of throwing it in to him and having everyone stand and stare. But even Blaha, during tonight's Pistons-Clips game, has talked about how Tey needs to open it up offensively more like he did in their first 2 games when Rip was away. And during tonight's first quarter, the FG chart looks much more balanced (McDyess 6, Sheed 4, Rip/Chauncey/Tey 3) to get everyone into the offensive flow earlier in the game.
Here's hoping Stuckey comes back quickly and teams with Hayes to give the Pistons more backcourt options on the nights that Rip can't get it done defensively.
HOWEVER....last night's Bulls game, in my mind, pointed out why the Pistons have likely reached their ceiling with this current crew. Rip put together a 6-17 shooting effort, including at least 3 heavily contested jump shots following offensive rebounds, rather than trying to get to the rim or cycling the ball around. He also picked up a key technical foul in the fourth quarter.
Without Ben to constantly provide a defensive presence to make up for Rip's consistently poor defensive effort, he gets exposed on that end of the floor. I realize no one is ever confusing Rip for Artest on defense, but the Pistons have to specifically target certain players for him to guard...and Rip should constantly be sending Tey-Tey thank you cards for the matchups that Teyshaun has to deal with on the defensive end of the floor so Rip doesn't have to guard certain players. Let's not forget that Tey-Tey's coming out party was in 2003 largely because the Pistons simply couldn't defend Iverson with Hamilton or Michael Curry.
Hamilton is in his 8th season and is part of one of the most well-put together starting lineups in the NBA. His skill set meshes with the other starters. And TRUST ME when I say I certainly enjoy watching Rip move to get open on offense, rather than the Stackhouse offensive sets of throwing it in to him and having everyone stand and stare. But even Blaha, during tonight's Pistons-Clips game, has talked about how Tey needs to open it up offensively more like he did in their first 2 games when Rip was away. And during tonight's first quarter, the FG chart looks much more balanced (McDyess 6, Sheed 4, Rip/Chauncey/Tey 3) to get everyone into the offensive flow earlier in the game.
Here's hoping Stuckey comes back quickly and teams with Hayes to give the Pistons more backcourt options on the nights that Rip can't get it done defensively.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Put the Blame on Me
2 words--We're Sorry. Our Bad.
That's my apology for not keeping this current. But it's back, and I assure you, will stay updated.
Especially now that my good friend, the NBA, is back in town. I really really enjoy watching the NBA. I can't help myself.
Here's today NBA talk---I watched the Jazz-Rockets game last night. Lots of it. Can't get enough of Yao Ming looked simultaneously angry/hungry/sweaty at the same time. Anywho, here's what struck me as I kept watching it...the Jazz and the D are essentially the same team.
Follow me through the rosters.
PG--Billups and Deron Williams. Both rocked-up, inked-up, 6-3 points who can post up.
SG--Rip and Ronnie Brewer. Both 6-7, 159 pound guards who are below-average defenders.
SF--Tey-Tey and AK47. Both incredibly long, very good defenders who sacrifice some points and stats for the betterment of the team. Also both look like they could be alien life forms.
PF--Memo and Sheed. Both finesse forwards, very good 3-point shooters. Memo obviously a former Piston as well.
C--Dice and Boozer. The only spot where this comparison falls a little flat, but not much. Boozer is a much better rebounder at this point, and can get to the rim better, where Dice is more of a jump shooter and on the back end of his career.
Bench--Both have shoot-first backup guards (Flip and Matt Harpring), both have wing guys out of high school with high hopes that are still developing (Amir Johnson and CJ Miles), both have 2nd year slightly undersized power forwards who enjoy mixing it up (Mad Max and Paul Millsap).
So I really wasn't surprised to see TMac lighting up the Jazz for 41 last night. He might as well have been in his Orlando uni, doing the same junk to Rip 4 years ago in the playoffs.
Please keep coming back for more good stuff on my blog about random junk, and I'm beating the crap out of the Stallions this week in the RAFFLE.
That's my apology for not keeping this current. But it's back, and I assure you, will stay updated.
Especially now that my good friend, the NBA, is back in town. I really really enjoy watching the NBA. I can't help myself.
Here's today NBA talk---I watched the Jazz-Rockets game last night. Lots of it. Can't get enough of Yao Ming looked simultaneously angry/hungry/sweaty at the same time. Anywho, here's what struck me as I kept watching it...the Jazz and the D are essentially the same team.
Follow me through the rosters.
PG--Billups and Deron Williams. Both rocked-up, inked-up, 6-3 points who can post up.
SG--Rip and Ronnie Brewer. Both 6-7, 159 pound guards who are below-average defenders.
SF--Tey-Tey and AK47. Both incredibly long, very good defenders who sacrifice some points and stats for the betterment of the team. Also both look like they could be alien life forms.
PF--Memo and Sheed. Both finesse forwards, very good 3-point shooters. Memo obviously a former Piston as well.
C--Dice and Boozer. The only spot where this comparison falls a little flat, but not much. Boozer is a much better rebounder at this point, and can get to the rim better, where Dice is more of a jump shooter and on the back end of his career.
Bench--Both have shoot-first backup guards (Flip and Matt Harpring), both have wing guys out of high school with high hopes that are still developing (Amir Johnson and CJ Miles), both have 2nd year slightly undersized power forwards who enjoy mixing it up (Mad Max and Paul Millsap).
So I really wasn't surprised to see TMac lighting up the Jazz for 41 last night. He might as well have been in his Orlando uni, doing the same junk to Rip 4 years ago in the playoffs.
Please keep coming back for more good stuff on my blog about random junk, and I'm beating the crap out of the Stallions this week in the RAFFLE.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
33...Rolling Rock and me
Sorry there hasn't been a post in awhile, and I hope people are still reading this...when I actually post something.
I turn 33 tomorrow. I'm not looking for presents, e-cards or even cake. I just sat back tonight and thought about some things that I've always taken for granted, and are beginning to slowly go away at this point in my life....
like always having reruns of the Simpsons and Seinfeld available from 5-7 o'clock...here in Cincy, they've been replaced by Raymond, Friends, and other equally mediocre and forgettable shows.
like being able to get out of a chair without 3 different body parts snapping and popping.
like always having a neighbor there for you.
like having people in a small town know who you are and wave out their window toward you as you drive by.
like looking forward to the next 9 at the Creeks, the next G&L dog, or the next Pubfish game.
like knowing that tomorrow you'll get to do what you want to after a long day.
like knowing that you feel younger than you are.
I have tried a lot in my adult life to make sure that everyone knows how much I appreciate them and a whole lot of people have done great things for me...there's a near-100% chance that if you are reading this, you've done me a favor and helped me in some way get to the point that I am at in my career and my life.
So, my birthday wish for everyone else is to know how lucky I am to have great friends and family and a wonderful fiancee who has been through a TON of crap during our relationship together.
Oh, and the Ocho Cincos are 1-1 to begin the season, thanks to a regrettable decision to sit Ben Roetehosliberger during Week 1.
I turn 33 tomorrow. I'm not looking for presents, e-cards or even cake. I just sat back tonight and thought about some things that I've always taken for granted, and are beginning to slowly go away at this point in my life....
like always having reruns of the Simpsons and Seinfeld available from 5-7 o'clock...here in Cincy, they've been replaced by Raymond, Friends, and other equally mediocre and forgettable shows.
like being able to get out of a chair without 3 different body parts snapping and popping.
like always having a neighbor there for you.
like having people in a small town know who you are and wave out their window toward you as you drive by.
like looking forward to the next 9 at the Creeks, the next G&L dog, or the next Pubfish game.
like knowing that tomorrow you'll get to do what you want to after a long day.
like knowing that you feel younger than you are.
I have tried a lot in my adult life to make sure that everyone knows how much I appreciate them and a whole lot of people have done great things for me...there's a near-100% chance that if you are reading this, you've done me a favor and helped me in some way get to the point that I am at in my career and my life.
So, my birthday wish for everyone else is to know how lucky I am to have great friends and family and a wonderful fiancee who has been through a TON of crap during our relationship together.
Oh, and the Ocho Cincos are 1-1 to begin the season, thanks to a regrettable decision to sit Ben Roetehosliberger during Week 1.
Monday, September 3, 2007
RAFFLE draft wrap-up, part II
Here come the other 6, plus my season predictions...why wouldn't you read this?
7--Conklin Chucks (Josh)
Best pick--Marques Colston in 5th round, Isaac Bruce in 10th
What the 6? pick--LJ Smith in 7th Round..got caught up in a TE frenzy
Pivotal player--Tatum Bell...taken in 6th round, but with recent Kevin Jones early comeback news could put a real McGillicuddy into this pick.
Overall--Josh made the Peyton Manning move, taking him with the 7th overall pick. I like that, and I also like the fact that during golfing earlier in the day, he said he wouldn't take him. Well played, my friend! Josh's RB's are Cedric Bensen, Jerious Norwood, Ron Dayne, and Tatum Bell. He may need roughly 2,432 Manning TD's for a 3rd consecutive playoff appearance.
8--Moorland Mounties (dave)
Best pick--Daunte Culpepper in 12th round
What the 6? pick--Where to start...Romo in the 5th, Adam Vinateri in the 10th would be the top 2.
Pivotal player--See Romo, Tony.
Overall--WR's--Javon Walker, Chris Chambers, Terry Glenn, Joe Horn. Yikes.
9--Gooding Avenue Prospectors (Al-imony)
Best pick--Ladell Betts in 6th after getting Portis
What the 6? Pick--Another toughie...I would say Mark Clayton in the 9th
Pivotal player--Travis Henry
Overall--Al is aboard the Denver Broncos RB roller-coaster with Henry, but with Westbrook, Betts/Portis, and D'Angelo Williams, it might not matter. Will need big years out of his WR's (Lee Evans and Hines Ward) to ensure a playoff spot.
10--Bad Newz Kennels (BP)
Best Pick--Matt Leinart in 7th round (dang it!)
What the 6? Pick--Reggie Brown in 6th round, DeDe Dorsey (whoops) in 12th round
Pivotal player--Will first-round pick Laurence Maroney stay healthy all year?
Overall--A solid draft from BP, but counting on a lot of young players up and down his lineup. Will need rookies (Brandon Jackson and Anthony Gonzalez) to put together good years, along with 2nd year RB's Maroney and MoJo Drew to make it out of the WMC Brown division.
11 El Ocho Cincos (this guy)
Best Pick--I believe others would say Andre Johnson in the 5th round or LaMont Jordan in the 8th...I'm going to stick my giant head out on the limb as say Roethlischeeseburger in the 13th round.
What the 6? pick--Tony Gonzalez in the 6th round. Should have taken Calvin Johnson.
Pivotal player--Ronnie Brown...Trent Green better stay un-concussed and keep the other team off the line of scrimmage.
Overall--This was the first year that I actually like my team. I'll need Reggie Bush and Brown to be good & Brandon Jacobs to score some TD's....but obviously my season comes down to whether or not it was smart to wait until the 12th/13th rounds to take my QB's.
12--Southern Michigan Stallions (Tim and Wes)
Best Pick--Calvin Johnson in 6th round (dang it!)
What the 6? Pick--Plastico Burress in 5th round
Pivotal player--His WR spot (Plastico, Braylon Edwards, Calvin Johnson) seems a bit thin and Michigan-related.
Overall--Like the first 2 picks (McGahee and Rudi) a whole lot. Looks like Tim wanted to avoid the QB carousel that he was on last year, as he took McNabb and Losman in the first 7 rounds...possibly at the expense of his WRs.
Predictions....let's see how I do.
WMC Brown
I've got the Commish winning the WMC Brown, with Al and......BP coming out of the division. Josh has 2 straight playoff appearances. I can't imagine anyone else in Fantasy Sports possesses the ability to draft while inebriated better than he does... but BP has better RB's on paper. I think Al has the most balanced team in the division, and the Cog will get himself into the playoffs somehow via a favorable ruling from the Ambass. I have a bad feeling that my RB drafting decisions (Bush over McGahee, Brandon Jacobs over Marshawn Lynch, Ronnie Brown over MoJo Drew) will kill my squad this year.
WeWAC Magenta
I like Andy's team. He has the best WR's in the league...but Gore and McAllister at RB may be an injury issue. I see the last playoff spot in the Magenta coming down to the Neil Road neighbors...with Skot edging him out. I think the Ranch Hands are making it to the second season after winning the division, along with....the Stallions!!! I say Tim pressures someone with roughly 52,506 calls to make a key trade to keep the defending champion Snitches out of the playoffs, ensuring that the helmet trophy finds its way into someone else's basement next year.
Good luck to all, stay active, and someone introduce Dave to a computer so that his division doesn't have an unfair advantage of playing against his suck-A team twice.
7--Conklin Chucks (Josh)
Best pick--Marques Colston in 5th round, Isaac Bruce in 10th
What the 6? pick--LJ Smith in 7th Round..got caught up in a TE frenzy
Pivotal player--Tatum Bell...taken in 6th round, but with recent Kevin Jones early comeback news could put a real McGillicuddy into this pick.
Overall--Josh made the Peyton Manning move, taking him with the 7th overall pick. I like that, and I also like the fact that during golfing earlier in the day, he said he wouldn't take him. Well played, my friend! Josh's RB's are Cedric Bensen, Jerious Norwood, Ron Dayne, and Tatum Bell. He may need roughly 2,432 Manning TD's for a 3rd consecutive playoff appearance.
8--Moorland Mounties (dave)
Best pick--Daunte Culpepper in 12th round
What the 6? pick--Where to start...Romo in the 5th, Adam Vinateri in the 10th would be the top 2.
Pivotal player--See Romo, Tony.
Overall--WR's--Javon Walker, Chris Chambers, Terry Glenn, Joe Horn. Yikes.
9--Gooding Avenue Prospectors (Al-imony)
Best pick--Ladell Betts in 6th after getting Portis
What the 6? Pick--Another toughie...I would say Mark Clayton in the 9th
Pivotal player--Travis Henry
Overall--Al is aboard the Denver Broncos RB roller-coaster with Henry, but with Westbrook, Betts/Portis, and D'Angelo Williams, it might not matter. Will need big years out of his WR's (Lee Evans and Hines Ward) to ensure a playoff spot.
10--Bad Newz Kennels (BP)
Best Pick--Matt Leinart in 7th round (dang it!)
What the 6? Pick--Reggie Brown in 6th round, DeDe Dorsey (whoops) in 12th round
Pivotal player--Will first-round pick Laurence Maroney stay healthy all year?
Overall--A solid draft from BP, but counting on a lot of young players up and down his lineup. Will need rookies (Brandon Jackson and Anthony Gonzalez) to put together good years, along with 2nd year RB's Maroney and MoJo Drew to make it out of the WMC Brown division.
11 El Ocho Cincos (this guy)
Best Pick--I believe others would say Andre Johnson in the 5th round or LaMont Jordan in the 8th...I'm going to stick my giant head out on the limb as say Roethlischeeseburger in the 13th round.
What the 6? pick--Tony Gonzalez in the 6th round. Should have taken Calvin Johnson.
Pivotal player--Ronnie Brown...Trent Green better stay un-concussed and keep the other team off the line of scrimmage.
Overall--This was the first year that I actually like my team. I'll need Reggie Bush and Brown to be good & Brandon Jacobs to score some TD's....but obviously my season comes down to whether or not it was smart to wait until the 12th/13th rounds to take my QB's.
12--Southern Michigan Stallions (Tim and Wes)
Best Pick--Calvin Johnson in 6th round (dang it!)
What the 6? Pick--Plastico Burress in 5th round
Pivotal player--His WR spot (Plastico, Braylon Edwards, Calvin Johnson) seems a bit thin and Michigan-related.
Overall--Like the first 2 picks (McGahee and Rudi) a whole lot. Looks like Tim wanted to avoid the QB carousel that he was on last year, as he took McNabb and Losman in the first 7 rounds...possibly at the expense of his WRs.
Predictions....let's see how I do.
WMC Brown
I've got the Commish winning the WMC Brown, with Al and......BP coming out of the division. Josh has 2 straight playoff appearances. I can't imagine anyone else in Fantasy Sports possesses the ability to draft while inebriated better than he does... but BP has better RB's on paper. I think Al has the most balanced team in the division, and the Cog will get himself into the playoffs somehow via a favorable ruling from the Ambass. I have a bad feeling that my RB drafting decisions (Bush over McGahee, Brandon Jacobs over Marshawn Lynch, Ronnie Brown over MoJo Drew) will kill my squad this year.
WeWAC Magenta
I like Andy's team. He has the best WR's in the league...but Gore and McAllister at RB may be an injury issue. I see the last playoff spot in the Magenta coming down to the Neil Road neighbors...with Skot edging him out. I think the Ranch Hands are making it to the second season after winning the division, along with....the Stallions!!! I say Tim pressures someone with roughly 52,506 calls to make a key trade to keep the defending champion Snitches out of the playoffs, ensuring that the helmet trophy finds its way into someone else's basement next year.
Good luck to all, stay active, and someone introduce Dave to a computer so that his division doesn't have an unfair advantage of playing against his suck-A team twice.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
RAFFLE wrap-up, part I
Where else can you get objective fantasy draft coverage on a blog but right here?
A team-by team rundown of best pick, the what the 6 pick, and the "Guy who holds the key to your team's soul"
In drafting order...
1--DePorres Dirty Band-Aids (trevor & tommy)
Best pick--LT @ #1.
What the 6? pick--The hip pointer known as Shayne Graham to begin the 8th round. The next kicker was taken 2 1/2 rounds later (by Dave, so that barely even counts)
Pivotal player--Vince Young as their #1 QB, taken in the 5th round.
Overall--1 of 3 expansion teams, the boys began the draft with LT, and then followed up with some picks that were certainly not what many would have done. Will need another record-setting year out of LT in order to find themselves in the postseason
2--Nunica Eisenhower Seagulls (the commish)
Best pick--TJ Houshmanzadahdah in the 4th round, Wes Welker in the 11th
What the 6? pick--Actually a tough call for Helly...I would say Julius Jones in the 2nd, but he has TUP
Pivotal player--Unsure who Helly's flex dude is...let's say DeShaun Foster, who is his 3rd RB, just ahead of Najeh Davenport, who puts the #2 into his #4 RB slot, if you know what I mean, dude.
Overall--The Commish got high marks from many RAFFLE-ians for his draft. Solid picks, but will he regret not getting a 3rd RB earlier in the draft?
3--South Broton Snitches (justin)
Best Pick--I like the Darrell Jackson pick in the 8th round, a solid WR sleeper, along with getting Mike Furrey in the 11th.
What the 6? pick--Bears Defense in the 6th round. Yes, the best defense. Yes, it was too early.
Pivotal player--Carson Palmer. The 2nd QB taken in the draft, could be interesting to see his numbers compared to Brady/Brees/Bulger.
Overall--Defending Champ with a solid draft...will need one of the aforementioned WR's to come through because relying on Randy Moss as his 2nd WR could be dicey.
4--The Amazin Blazin Unicorns (Skot)
Best pick--I like the Marion Barber pick in the fourth round.
What the 6? pick--Jamal Lewis in the 3rd round..with poor QB play in Cleveland, he'll need to have a monster year.
Pivotal player--10-win man Jon Kitna, his 5th round pick.
Overall--I like Skot's draft strategy--took 4 consecutive RB's and then a QB. Will need another good year from Kitna along with another great season from LJ. Will likely scour the waiver wire for another WR...but has plenty of RB's for trading purposes.
5--Finnean's Freedom Fighters (Andy)
Best pick--Andy had a great top-5 of the draft..getting Ocho Cinco in round 3 was a steal.
What the 6? pick--Had a hard time with this one..I'd say Leon Washington in the 6th round.
Pivotal player(s)--slightly injury-prone RB's in first 2 rounds (Gore and McAllister) must stay healthy.
Overall--Our evening's host got some serious quality in the first 5 rounds. Will need to come up with a solid #3 RB option at some point, especially if his 1 or2 get injured...I'm sure he's hoping either Washington or Reuben Droughns steps up. I believe he had the best draft of the 3 newbies, and should challenge for a playoff spot.
6--Neverland Ranch Hands (nate)
Best pick--Cadillac in the 4th round & Vincent Jackson in the 9th round
What the 6? pick--Torry Holt in the 2nd round...our draft's FIRST WR.
Pivotal player--His RB spot
Natron reached a bit for Holt, but got some very good WR's late (Jackson, Greg Jennings) that could make up for the injured Holt. Will rely heavily on a big year from Addai, a comeback year from Cadillac, and a great rookie season from Marshawn Lynch. If 2 of those 3 things happen, he could be a division winner and challenge for the top regular season spot. If not....he may regret taking Holt that high.
2nd half of the draft and my perfect predictions to come...
A team-by team rundown of best pick, the what the 6 pick, and the "Guy who holds the key to your team's soul"
In drafting order...
1--DePorres Dirty Band-Aids (trevor & tommy)
Best pick--LT @ #1.
What the 6? pick--The hip pointer known as Shayne Graham to begin the 8th round. The next kicker was taken 2 1/2 rounds later (by Dave, so that barely even counts)
Pivotal player--Vince Young as their #1 QB, taken in the 5th round.
Overall--1 of 3 expansion teams, the boys began the draft with LT, and then followed up with some picks that were certainly not what many would have done. Will need another record-setting year out of LT in order to find themselves in the postseason
2--Nunica Eisenhower Seagulls (the commish)
Best pick--TJ Houshmanzadahdah in the 4th round, Wes Welker in the 11th
What the 6? pick--Actually a tough call for Helly...I would say Julius Jones in the 2nd, but he has TUP
Pivotal player--Unsure who Helly's flex dude is...let's say DeShaun Foster, who is his 3rd RB, just ahead of Najeh Davenport, who puts the #2 into his #4 RB slot, if you know what I mean, dude.
Overall--The Commish got high marks from many RAFFLE-ians for his draft. Solid picks, but will he regret not getting a 3rd RB earlier in the draft?
3--South Broton Snitches (justin)
Best Pick--I like the Darrell Jackson pick in the 8th round, a solid WR sleeper, along with getting Mike Furrey in the 11th.
What the 6? pick--Bears Defense in the 6th round. Yes, the best defense. Yes, it was too early.
Pivotal player--Carson Palmer. The 2nd QB taken in the draft, could be interesting to see his numbers compared to Brady/Brees/Bulger.
Overall--Defending Champ with a solid draft...will need one of the aforementioned WR's to come through because relying on Randy Moss as his 2nd WR could be dicey.
4--The Amazin Blazin Unicorns (Skot)
Best pick--I like the Marion Barber pick in the fourth round.
What the 6? pick--Jamal Lewis in the 3rd round..with poor QB play in Cleveland, he'll need to have a monster year.
Pivotal player--10-win man Jon Kitna, his 5th round pick.
Overall--I like Skot's draft strategy--took 4 consecutive RB's and then a QB. Will need another good year from Kitna along with another great season from LJ. Will likely scour the waiver wire for another WR...but has plenty of RB's for trading purposes.
5--Finnean's Freedom Fighters (Andy)
Best pick--Andy had a great top-5 of the draft..getting Ocho Cinco in round 3 was a steal.
What the 6? pick--Had a hard time with this one..I'd say Leon Washington in the 6th round.
Pivotal player(s)--slightly injury-prone RB's in first 2 rounds (Gore and McAllister) must stay healthy.
Overall--Our evening's host got some serious quality in the first 5 rounds. Will need to come up with a solid #3 RB option at some point, especially if his 1 or2 get injured...I'm sure he's hoping either Washington or Reuben Droughns steps up. I believe he had the best draft of the 3 newbies, and should challenge for a playoff spot.
6--Neverland Ranch Hands (nate)
Best pick--Cadillac in the 4th round & Vincent Jackson in the 9th round
What the 6? pick--Torry Holt in the 2nd round...our draft's FIRST WR.
Pivotal player--His RB spot
Natron reached a bit for Holt, but got some very good WR's late (Jackson, Greg Jennings) that could make up for the injured Holt. Will rely heavily on a big year from Addai, a comeback year from Cadillac, and a great rookie season from Marshawn Lynch. If 2 of those 3 things happen, he could be a division winner and challenge for the top regular season spot. If not....he may regret taking Holt that high.
2nd half of the draft and my perfect predictions to come...
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