Smerlas 'stache

i've come to think less and less of the skill positions as the years have worn on: success must begin with your lines, on both sides of the ball. if your line can give your quarterback an extra mississippi, good (note, not "great" or even "elite") receivers can get open more often than not -- likewise, if your line can impose themselves on the other team, even average-good backs can do the job. so, if i'm forced to choose, i'm choosing elite lt (peters) over very good wr (evans).

I was going to reply to the point above from Bill, but MDH basically beat me to it -- pulling a gun isn't an indication of how tough his Dad is, it's a sign of how troubled the "kid" is.

Agreed - I am hoping that the FO is playing a little misdirection game with the love they've been giving Thomas in the press of late - reaching for the guy at 11 would be a mistake - especially given that there's depth at the position this year. all true - but i still say you don't reach for him at 11 based on need - and if you really want thomas in round 1, then trade down and get some additional value.

i'm no estates or tax attorney, but i know that the issue of the death tax is a big issue for the wilson family. they have wealth, but insufficient liquidity to cover the hit that would come from the transfer of the franchise. i do know that in 2010 there is no death tax - and then in 2011 it comes back strong (i think it's lighter now than it has been in past years). the gallows humorist in me prays that if ralps passes away in the next few years, he does so in 2010.