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I think they're doing the right thing getting a faster, larger ILB and a hungrier OLB corps in terms of tackling. I'm thinking I'd like Ellison-Crowell-Quincy Black with Haggan-Stamer-Justin Durant. That's bigger, faster, and hungrier. Add to this the extra season the backfield had at Cover-2 and we're good adding one decent CB (Revis-Houston in RD#1 or McCauley-Wade-Wilson in RD#2).

But you're a Chicken.

Agree, I think the Lewis signing means they are taking Michael Bush--not in round one. They aren't THAT stupid.

When you talk to your Marv Levy doll, tell him to take RB-ILB, then CB, then OLB.

Now pick the winners: Thursday Night: Saints at Colts (NBC)--------------COLTS, at home Sunday: Bears at Chargers (FOX)-------------------BEARS, without a QB under center Sunday Night: Giants at Cowboys (NBC)------------GIANTS, with TKO playing inside Monday Night: Ravens at Bengals--------------------RAVENS, although Willis is injured Monday Night: Cardinals at 49ers---------------------49'ers, improving Thanksgiving Packers at Lions (FOX)---------------------------------LIONS, with Calvin Johnson Jets at Cowboys (CBS)---------------------------------COWBOYS, with Pennington hurt Colts at Falcons (NFL Network)-------------------------FALCONS

And Have you heard of Apology Gifts?

2 out of the last 3 years we've obtained two first rounders, so I'd have to agree that it's possible. One way to get fans in the stands is an exciting RB. If Ralph wants to see me often at Bills Drive this season, he'll get a running back better than A-Train. I am so impressed with this brain trust that I won't start my car up in the closed garage if they draft 1 guy in the first round. By the end of the first day, I'll know better about whether to get an antidepressant. Those 3 third rounders could be Fred Bennett CB, Rufus Alexander OLB, and Quinn Pitcock DT after getting Lynch RB and Brandon Siler ILB in RD#1 and 2, for example. I WILL be surprised if we take boring picks. Watch for a WOW on Day 1.

Yep. Back to back 2-14 seasons. How am I STILL alive?

We cannot reason with you. Someone who is clinically depressed needs an appeal to his emotions, not mere intellectualizing. So... Get the Fog Out, then Get The Fog Out.

Scout.com has Wright ranked #21. I see that Levy has his draft board done, and is working on the UDFA picks.

I didn't consider school at all when making this list. These are the guys who are referred to as "blue collar". If I was making an all-SEC draft, or the fastest players at each pick, or players who know what snow is, the list might be different.

" Ellison’s tuition is now being covered by the Bills, even though Banker said the OSU athletic department will pay for any player to who wants to come back to school and finish his degree." I guess I didn't know this. The Bills and The Ohio State University are class acts. Do all teams/schools do this?

The Whole Thing, then: ASTROBOT’S ALL BLUE COLLAR DRAFT ROUND 1 (Trade Down for 2B)--Paul Posluszny, OLB Penn State, "The two-time winner (2005-06) of the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player and the second Nittany Lion to win the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in the last six seasons (joining LaVar Arrington), Posluszny served as co-captain for his senior season....Posluszny attacks the weight room and off-season conditioning with an infectious zeal, and his BLUE COLLAR grit and fierce competitiveness got him voted Penn State's first junior captain since 1968...He changed his number from 39 to 31 before the 2004 season in reverence to former All-America linebacker Shane Conlan, who led a dynamic defensive unit that held every opponent to 19 points or less to fuel Penn State's 1986 National Championship. " ROUND 2A--Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State, 6-2, 239 If there's such a thing as a BLUE COLLAR running back, Hunt fits the description. He seldom dazzles with a spectacular play but keeps moving the chains. He could benefit from running with more urgency and aggressiveness. He rushed for 3,162 yards and 25 TDs and caught 87 passes for 792 yards and three TDs. ROUND 2B---Quinn Pitcock, DT, OSU: 6-3, 301 Pitcock was the BLUE COLLAR anchor of the Buckeyes' veteran defensive line that featured fellow seniors David Patterson and Jay Richardson. With Pitcock leading the way, the OSU defense ranked 12th in the nation, giving up just 280.46 yards in total offense in 2006 after ranking fifth nationally in 2005, when the Buckeyes allowed just 281.33 yards per game.... With Pitcock handling multiple blockers, the defense ranked 12th in the nation with an average of 2.92 sacks per game and the team finished fifth nationally in that category the previous season (3.67). ROUND 3A--Tim Shaw, OLB, Penn State, 6-2, 236: "Shaw has always had a reputation as a BLUE COLLAR worker who somehow finds a way to get the job done, especially when he is needed most. Of his 121 career tackles against the run, 47 stopped opponents on third down, with nine more coming on fourth down; that's stepping up. Shaw impressed scouts at the combine with a 4.51 time in the 40 and 26 reps with 225 pounds. Both marks were the best among outside linebackers..." ROUND 3B--HB Blades, ILB Pitt. #4 rated ILB, #95 in the Draft Scout Top 750. A BLUE COLLAR and bring your hard hat to work guy. ROUND 4-- Kenny Scott CB "6-1. 185”. 4.39 (40). (Georgia Tech): Tall speedy man-to-man guy. He's perfect for the Tampa2 because he closes fast and plays the run well. ROUND 5--Zak DeOssie, LB Brown "...as a BLUE COLLAR guy who could develop into a stud eventually. I think he's about a seventh-rounder right now but we saw Chris Gocong make a big jump at the Combine last year..." ROUND 6--. Mike Jones, OG Iowa 6-5,300 (5.4)--"Very experienced – has started since he was a freshman. Started 34 consecutive games. Definitely a BLUE COLLAR guy who’s scrappy. Can get to the second level on running plays and holds his own in pass protection. Isn’t a great athlete, but gets the job done." ROUND 7A--Jason Snelling, FB, Virginia--Like Brian Leonard, Snelling is equally comfortable as a tailback and a fullback. Unlike Leonard, teams will see him as a fullback that can also catch passes and run the ball in short yardage instead of a tailback that can also line up as a lead blocker. Snelling's BLUE COLLAR attitude assures that he'll be a quality addition to any offense. ROUND 7B--Paul Mosley, RB, Baylor, 6'3" 240 - Mosley is eerily similar to Brandon Jacobs. He might be a diamond in the rough because he was misused this year in Baylor's spread offense.

Sorry. I had to go out. In retrospect, ILB HB Blades will go in Round 3B, so he's the blue collar pick there. The Round 4 blue collar pick is CB Kenny Scott "6-1 .. 185" .. 4.39 (40) .. (Georgia Tech): Tall speedy man to man guy. He's perfect fr the Tampa2 because he closes fast and plays the run well.

You will after Spikes is traded.

Got Your Lunch Pail? Here We Go... ROUND 1 (Trade Down for 2B)--Paul Poszlusny, Penn State, OLB "The two-time winner (2005-06) of the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player and the second Nittany Lion to win the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in the last six seasons (joining LaVar Arrington), Posluszny served as co-captain for his senior season....Posluszny attacks the weight room and off-season conditioning with an infectious zeal, and his BLUE COLLAR grit and fierce competitiveness got him voted Penn State's first junior captain since 1968...He changed his number from 39 to 31 before the 2004 season in reverence to former All-America linebacker Shane Conlan, who led a dynamic defensive unit that held every opponent to 19 points or less to fuel Penn State's 1986 National Championship. " ROUND 2A--Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State, 6-2, 239 If there's such a thing as a BLUE COLLAR running back, Hunt fits the description. He seldom dazzles with a spectacular play but keeps moving the chains. He could benefit from running with more urgency and aggressiveness. He rushed for 3,162 yards and 25 TDs and caught 87 passes for 792 yards and three TDs. ROUND 2B---Quinn Pitcock, DT, OSU: 6-3, 301 Pitcock was the BLUE COLLAR anchor of the Buckeyes' veteran defensive line that featured fellow seniors David Patterson and Jay Richardson. With Pitcock leading the way, the OSU defense ranked 12th in the nation, giving up just 280.46 yards in total offense in 2006 after ranking fifth nationally in 2005, when the Buckeyes allowed just 281.33 yards per game....With Pitcock handling multiple blockers, the defense ranked 12th in the nation with an average of 2.92 sacks per game and the team finished fifth nationally in that category the previous season (3.67). ROUND 3A--Tim Shaw, OLB, Penn State, 6-2, 236: "Shaw has always had a reputation as a BLUE COLLAR worker who somehow finds a way to get the job done, especially when he is needed most. Of his 121 career tackles against the run, 47 stopped opponents on third down, with nine more coming on fourth down; that's stepping up. Shaw impressed scouts at the combine with a 4.51 time in the 40 and 26 reps with 225 pounds. Both marks were the best among outside linebackers..." ROUND 4--HB Blades, ILB ROUND 5--Zak DeOssie, LB Brown "...as a BLUE COLLAR guy who could develop into a stud eventually. I think he's about a seventh-rounder right now but we saw Chris Gocong make a big jump at the Combine last year..." ROUND 6--6. Mike Jones, OG Iowa 6-5,300 (5.4)--"Very experienced – has started since he was a freshman. Started 34 consecutive games. Definitely a BLUE COLLAR guy who’s scrappy. Can get to the second level on running plays and holds his own in pass protection. Isn’t a great athlete, but gets the job done." ROUND 7A--Jason Snelling, FB, Virginia--Like Brian Leonard, Snelling is equally comfortable as a tailback and a fullback. Unlike Leonard, teams will see him as a fullback that can also catch passes and run the ball in short yardage instead of a tailback that can also line up as a lead blocker. Snelling's BLUE COLLAR attitude assures that he'll be a quality addition to any offense. ROUND 7B--Paul Mosley, RB, Baylor, 6'3" 240 - Mosley is eerily similar to Brandon Jacobs. He might be a diamond in the rough because he was misused this year in Baylor's spread offense.

I felt at the time last year that the Eagles had "our" (TSW's) draft. TSW'ers--myself included--extolled the virtues of DT Brodrick Bunkley OT Winston Justice OLB Chris Gocong OG Max Jean-Gilles and RB Ryan Moats the year before. I think Philly's mistake all along has been their undersized defensive front. I'd be watching the Eagles again this year to fix that, either in an early d-line pick or 2 picks later on in the Justin Harrell, Marcus Thomas, Antonio Johnson size.

I think the improved O-Line makes the difference, and that Fred, unlike Shaud, will have been at the right place at the right time. Boom.

The Texans' castoffs there could factor in before the draft. The Falcons ought to go with Landry--if available. I think Green Bay is starting to panic. They may not want to settle for Kenny Irons in this draft, and will find a way to leapfrog Buffalo.

Levy will take him. He likes carriker guys.

Saints over Pats. The Saints are young and building. Marsha, all upset, goes into show business. Bills win the following year.

1. Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech ( Blue + ) If you drew up the perfect WR Johnson would be it. Fantastic size, game breaking speed, after the catch ability and the knack for the big play 2. Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin ( Blue + ) One of the best tackle prospects in the past 10 - 15 years. Thomas has ideal size, long arms and fantastic athletic abilities for the position. 3. Adrian Peterson RB Oklahoma ( Blue + ) The only knock on Peterson is his ability to stay healthy. Peterson is build like Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson with the same great eye popping quickness and game breaking speed. The talk of Peterson's upright running style is ridiculous as it was with Dickerson. 4. Gaines Adams DE Clemson ( Blue - / Blue ) Adams has nice size, above average strength and superior pass rushing skills. 5. Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame ( Blue - / Blue ) I like Quinn more than most. He is a polished performer in the mold of the Bengals Carson Palmer. Quinn has a little less arm but his ability to slip and slide in and out of the pocket and the ability to make plays while doing so is special. 6. JaMarcus Russell QB LSU ( Blue - / Blue ) An excellent leader with big play skills and a rocket for an arm. 7. Alan Branch DT Michigan ( Blue - / Blue ) A huge prospect that plugs up the run and collapses the pocket against the pass. If he keeps his weight under control he will be a force. 8. LeRon Landry S LSU ( Blue - / Blue ) A very steady player that leads by example and was a great producer for his team. Landry does every thing well and his combine performance proved just how good of an athlete he really is. 9. Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas ( Red + / Blue ) Anderson has the perfect build for a defensive end and his pass rush skills are very good for a player with his size. A true all around performer that has top tier potential 10. Amobi Okoye DT Louisville ( Red + / Blue ) Okoye could be the second coming of Warren Sapp. Built low to the ground with a fantastic initial burst that allows him to generate a pass rush from the inside. A very talented performer that could be dominating force. 11. Ted Ginn WR Ohio State ( Red + / Blue ) Ginn isn't a polished route runner but his gamebreaking speed, quickness and ability to return kicks makes him a special prospect 12. Marshawn Lynch RB California ( Red + / Blue - ) Lynch is a very exciting all around performer that has the ability to be an everydown player in th NFL. Can Lynch stay healthy while carrying the load at the pro level. 13. Levi Brown OT Penn St ( Blue - ) Brown had an outstanding career in college and he has everything needed to succeed at the next level. Is Brown going to be a left tackle or will he play on the right side in the NFL. 14. Leon Hall CB Michigan ( Blue - ) Hall has nice size and the speed and quickness to excell at the next level. A physical performer that can play man out on an island and his production near the line of scrimmage is a testament to his toughness 15. Greg Olsen TE Miami ( Red + / Blue ) Olsen has the size and speed to be an outstanding pass catcher in the NFL. Will he improve his blocking? Olsen's speed should create mismatch problems for opposing safeties and linebackers 16. Adam Carriker DE Nebraska ( Red + / Blue - ) Carriker has tremendous size and superior quickness and the skills to move from end to tackle. Versatility and a non-stop motor makes Carriker a very attractive prospect. 17. Reggie Nelson S Florida ( Red + / Blue ) Nelson is a risk taker at safety with a corners mentality and the athletic skills to cover wideouts at the next level. Nelson is a big play take it the distance type of player 18. Chris Houston CB Arkansas ( Red + / Blue ) Houston isn't real tall but his strength, speed and quickness are top notch. Houston has top cover corner skills and his effort to be physical can't be ignored 19. Dwayne Jarrett WR USC ( Red + / Blue - ) Jarrett has tremendous size and great hands and the ability to make big plays is a Jarrett trade mark. How fast is Jarrett? All I know is he really never seemed to be caught from behind 20. Jarvis Moss DE Florida ( Red / Blue ) Moss has the frame to add another 15 -20lbs which will make him more stout against the run in a few seasons. The thing about Moss is his explosive plays in the opponents backfield. Moss has Simeon Rice type pass rush skills or maybe even a tad more potential than that 21. Patrick Willis LB ( Red + ) Linebackers rarely ever get the credit they deserve. Make no mistake about it, Willis is a very good prospect that could very well be drafted in the top fifteen selections this year. A very heady player that tackles well and hits like a truck - A very good leader

Oh, so you've SEEN my mother? She told me to tell you that all of Marv's tight ends have looked goofy.

I would argue that getting Willis, arguably the best LB in the draft, would help, and in many drafts, he's available at 20. Now Lynch is gone, and Hall, Okoye, AP, and Branch. But Houston or Revis are a better fit for us at CB, and are thus blue chippers for us.

Would you really rather have Ben Patrick (Div 1-AA, 64 passes for 639 yards and 6 touchdowns ) than Scott Chandler (Div 1-A, 115 receptions for 1,431 yards and 10 touchdowns, 6-7 Weight: 270 )?