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Good post.

I heard that Hamburger U is now #51 much to the dismay of HA. Arbys's State is now #50

Judge likes what the Ravens did...here is the link and story: Willi$$$ here are a lot of things about the NFL free-agency period that perplex me, but none more than teams' desire to acquire somebody else's running back, all those carries on the body and all. Some are even foolish enough to trade draft picks and give out plenty of money, too. The latest is Baltimore, forced to do so because its own castoff, Jamal Lewis, was signed by the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens traded three draft picks Thursday to acquire Willis McGahee from the Buffalo Bills. They gave up a third and a seventh in this year's draft, plus a third in 2008. What did they get? The got a running back who has a major ACL injury on his resume, one with a 3.9-yards-per-rush average. The Ravens see it differently. "We’re getting a dynamic back who has the potential to diversify our running game," coach Brian Billick said in statement. "We've studied him, and he brings the same passion and preparation that is common to Miami players, like our Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. Getting a player as good as Willis is another example of how (general manager) Ozzie (Newsome) and his department size up the market and use our resources well." In addition to giving up the picks, the Ravens also are in talks to sign McGahee to a long-term deal; he has one year remaining on his contract and is represented by bulldog agent Drew Rosenhaus. I just don't get the move. Look at the leading rushers from 2006. The top eight were all drafted or signed by the teams they were with last season. That's players like San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson, Kansas City's Larry Johnson, San Francisco's Frank Gore and St. Louis' Steven Jackson. Drafting running backs is the way to go -- the only way. Yet here we are in the second week of free-agency and teams are gobbling up others' castoffs. The Jets traded to get Thomas Jones from the Bears, the Broncos signed Travis Henry to a big deal as a free agent, Lewis gets a one-year deal from Cleveland and Ahman Green gets a big deal from the Houston Texans. Of those five players, all but McGahee rushed for 1,000 yards in 2006, but they all have the wear-and-tear of playing in the league for a few years. My running back philosophy has always been this: Draft one, beat him up and then move on to the next young guy you draft. Do not pay top money for somebody else's carries. If you want to keep your own veteran, which the Ravens considered with Lewis and the Jacksonville Jaguars did with Fred Taylor, that's fine. Picking up somebody else's beaten-up body is not the way to go. When the Arizona Cardinals signed away Edgerrin James from the Indianapolis Colts last year, it started a frenzy in Indy. General manager Bill Polian was ripped. The Colts, many said, couldn't win without James. At the time, I laughed at that talk and wrote that way in a column. My thinking was the Colts would find a younger, faster player in the draft, and James would not be missed. Well, they drafted Joseph Addai, and the Colts won the Super Bowl. Was he missed? The Cardinals are stuck with James, who had a 3.4 per-rush average last season. They have a back who is entering his ninth season and has 3,056 carries. The body eventually starts to wear down. Want to bet it shows even on a workout warrior like James? McGahee is younger than James, so it makes a little more sense for the Ravens to make the move, but not for the price -- not with the chance to get a young player in the draft. The Jets made the same type of move with Jones. They traded their second-round pick, the 37th overall, to the Bears for Jones and Chicago's second-round pick, 63rd overall. Then they gave Jones, who is entering his eighth season, a new contract that pays him $20 million for four seasons, $12 million guaranteed. "I just can't figure out why teams keep paying these older running backs," said one NFC coach. "That's how you get in trouble. The player plays two years and then you have to eat the pro-rated part of his contract." The 2006 season was the year of the rookie runner. In addition to Addai, you had Reggie Bush in New Orleans, Laurence Maroney in New England, Maurice-Jones Drew in Jacksonville and Leon Washington with the Jets. Carolina's DeAngelo Williams, another first-round pick in 2006, had four good games in his last six and looks ready to take over as the feature back. You can find backs. "It's the one position where you do the same thing, aside from protection schemes, that you have done since you were a kid," said one AFC personnel director. "That's why it's so easy to come in and play." And why it's foolish to pay big money or give up draft picks for somebody else's reject, a guy with carries already eroding the running skills. It's yet another reason why it's hard for me to understand some of what these teams do in free-agency.

I used to be one to get upset with ESPN with their comments about Buffalo and the sports teams...but I think I have caught on to what they are doing here. First off, a lot of their employees are based in New England...and they do not like Buffalo teams for the most part..and they know that by A: Not mentioning the Bills and B. Saying bad things about the Bills...these two things together 'stir the pot' and get Bills fans enraged and ESPN PLAYS right into that. And mindless sheeps continue to listen to ESPN's propaganda and idiots like Colin Cownerd who says things for effect rather then say things with substance. That is why I gave up on ESPN quite awhile ago (unless there is abolsutely no way I can get around it) Don't play into their games. Just ignore them. That is the best revenge.

Oh man did not realize that...any reports of the Bills making Rhodes an offer?

My prediction: 1a: Dominic Rhodes 1b: Tony Hunt (PSU) 3. Shaud Williams

I find it ironic you are telling us to get a grip when asking for a link when you yourself are acting like a crazed fool with this post.

MDP More Donahaue Propaganda

10 seconds. Just so I can pump my chestthat I am king of the message board games!!!

Yes.

Tim Anderson and our 1st round pick to Minnesota for Pat Williams and Minnesota's 6th rounder

But but but...I only have a Bachelor's degree from a Big East school...how can I possibly hang with HA?

I have to say I do not claim to know much about this subject, but these threds are thoroughly entertaining!!!!

I say we need to go back to 1988 and bring back WR Flipper Johnson...who can ever forget his TD catch at the Meadowlands off a tipped pass from Kelly and he caught it and scored a TD on MNF in a 37-14 rout?? The fans in NJ were so excited, they lit part of the Upper Deck on fire!!

Bummer

Donte Main nfl.com page says he signed.

IT"S ALL BUSH"S FAULT!!!!!

Impact WR Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have bolstered their receiving corps as they announced the signings of import receivers Kwame Cavil and Taylor Stubblefield. “Kwame and Taylor have both proven they're consistent and reliable receivers,” said general manager Marcel Desjardins. “Kwame's been a 1,000 yard receiver in this league and Taylor is still the NCAA's all time receptions leader. There is no doubt that both of them have a tremendous opportunity to make a real impact in our offence.”

Considering Moss's contract, I would not give up much more then a 2nd for him...so maybe the Raiders will take what they can get...and if they do this....I wonder if the Raiders would then draft Calvin Johnson???

Good info CD.

If I knew the answer, I would not ask the question. I asked a question because usually posters here are already searching for links right when the thread is started and in some cases, a link is located, and I figured maybe it was already available, so I asked. How is asking for a link "acting like a 4th grader?" Maybe Ill raise my hand next time before asking a question? Can I get a hall pass to start a new thread?

So the ENTIRE board feels this way? Not I.