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It's just speculation, but didnt we sign Hangman to a decent contract? I wouldn't mind him at the right price, he can still play, I just don't see it happening

I understand what you're saying, but if a guy doesn't have passion for the game, and might not work for it, he could be out of the league fast. You want someone who is going to come to work everyday, and being unprepared for the biggest job interview of your life isn't a good sign. That being said, if Nix likes him, I'm fine with it. He's a beast of a human, and he's on;y 20/21 years old. pretty incredible

Didn't think of it that way. You might be right there

I agree that maybe he's not a great QB, but I keep remembering the fact that he took a mediocre team to the playoffs a few years ago with no WR's, no RB and a not so great line. So if he could replicate that, I'm all for it

Would that leave the door open for him in Buffalo?

per joeB of wgr550: Anthony Davis, Rutgers - I wasn't impressed by what Davis had to say today. At times he got lost in his own sentences, started answering questions then quickly jumped to something else. Essentially he didn't look prepared, didn't sound polished. Agents spend the pre-combine time getting these guys ready for the media portion, and Davis just wasn't ready. He weighed in at 323 pounds today.

I totally agree, and this is most likely a pipedream. But to have him AND a rookie come in and rotate would be a good situation. Justin Bannan has also been mentioned as someone who could play NT for us as well

per rotoworld According to beat writer Kevin Acee, Chargers NT Jamal Williams could be on the roster bubble this offseason. Williams is due $6 million in the final year of his contract. He'll likely survive the offseason, but 2010 will be his last year in San Diego. This year's draft is especially deep in nose tackles, so GM A.J. Smith will likely target Williams' replacement.

where re you getting this from. Link?

we better find a NT early in the draft unless Pickett becomes available

per rotoworld: NFL Network's Mike Mayock believes there could be four offensive tackles drafted in the first nine picks this year. Mayock also believes six offensive tackles will go in the first round overall, which means there wouldn't be much to choose from in the second round. Mayock has fast-rising Iowa OT Brian Bulaga rated as the one of the top-five players in the entire draft, along with Oklahoma State's Russell Okung. also he calls Sam Bradford a top ten player and franchise QB

LT absolutely hates the Pats. Money or no money, I don't think he would ever go there

Yankees, Knicks, Michigan, Arsenal, Munster Rubby

St. Louis Rams Record: 1-15 Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska Clearly, the Rams need to figure out who will take the snaps, and it'll be interesting to see whether they are overwhelmed by one of the QB options. But unless St. Louis trades down -- which is always difficult given the economics of the draft -- Suh is a safe pick. As I've said before, on film he's maybe the most dominating defensive tackle I've seen. He can help immediately. Oddly, for a player so highly thought of, Suh may be even more versatile than some think. Detroit Lions Record: 2-14 Gerald McCoy*, DT, Oklahoma McCoy or Suh will be a welcome sight for the Lions with the second pick, and McCoy is an extraordinarily good consolation prize for any team unable to get Suh. He's simply not that far behind the former Cornhusker in the eyes of personnel people. McCoy is highly disruptive and an ideal player to use as an attacking defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Record: 3-13 Eric Berry*, S, Tennessee People will continue to debate the merits of taking a safety so high, but Berry is an exception to any rule. He could be the next to join the class of true difference-makers at the safety position with the likes of Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed (the most frequent comparison) and Bob Sanders. Berry is outstanding in coverage and far more physical than his size would indicate. Washington Redskins Record: 4-12 Jimmy Clausen*, QB, Notre Dame Clausen will gain momentum after the combine. Once he's fully recovered from his toe surgery, he'll show teams he can make the throws, but there's more to it. His intelligence, competitiveness and toughness will impress personnel people, and his stock will rise. Clausen has under-center experience and was as close to mistake-free as he could be given his surroundings this past season. Kansas City Chiefs Record: 4-12 Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers Davis has the physical talent to be a Pro Bowl player early in his career, but he's still developing. Still, given a choice, the Chiefs can't pass on his upside, which is as high as any player's in the draft. A potential Walter Jones-like presence, if his development continues. The Chiefs also could move Branden Albert to the right side. Seattle Seahawks Record: 5-11 Sam Bradford*, QB, Oklahoma The bottom line on Bradford: This quarterback has 10-point accuracy and could very well have gone ahead of Matthew Stafford as the No. 1 pick last year. He will have a chance to prove to many scouts he's still the elite prospect many believe him to be. It's fair to doubt him, but his talent is unquestionable. Cleveland Browns Record: 5-11 Joe Haden*, CB, Florida Haden has the chance to be a top-five player at his position very quickly. He also fits an immediate need for Cleveland and is easily the top cornerback on the board, a player it can plug in from day one. A deft cover corner and great tackler, Haden is the total package. Oakland Raiders Record: 5-11 Jason Pierre-Paul*, DE, South Florida Like Anthony Davis, Pierre-Paul has as much upside as any player in the draft. He's still raw by NFL standards but could contribute quickly just based on incredible athleticism. Once his pass-rushing skills are refined, he's a game-changer. Buffalo Bills Record: 6-10 Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State The Bills should race to the podium as the Redskins did last year when Brian Orakpo landed in their laps. Significant need meets fantastic value here, with Okung being able to step in right away and help a weak offensive line. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) Record: 7-9 Dez Bryant*, WR, Oklahoma State Obviously, a lot depends on whether Brandon Marshall is expected to be back come draft time, but if he isn't, this pick is a winner. You fill the void with the best deep threat in the draft. Bryant has great size and was unstoppable in the Big 12; he's a weapon in the passing game. Jacksonville Jaguars Record: 7-9 Derrick Morgan*, DE, Georgia Tech In the first mock, I had Pierre-Paul in this spot, but his rising stock moves him up the board. Morgan certainly hasn't fallen as a prospect and should be snatched up quickly by the pass-rush-deficient Jags. He's as productive and versatile a player as there is in the draft. Miami Dolphins Record:7-9 Rolando McClain*, LB, Alabama A great get for Miami, a team that needs an inside linebacker and could get the best one in the draft after the top 10. I mentioned before that the Dolphins also could go after Bryant if he were to fall to them here, because they also must address their need at wide receiver. Problem is after Bryant, there's a value gap. If McClain and Bryant are gone here, a trade down the board could be considered. San Francisco 49ers Record: 8-8 C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson In Spiller, the 49ers can add a player who complements Frank Gore in a way I don't think Glen Coffee can. Spiller is a home run threat and should spell Gore and diversify the offense. He also provides an upgrade in the return game. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) Record: 5-11 Everson Griffen*, DE, USC Seattle could use help on its O-line, but Griffen fills a significant need for pass-rush help here. The Seahawks will take a serious value hit if they select an offensive tackle here with Okung and Davis already off the board. Griffen also has a great size-speed combination, ideal on the edge of a 4-3. New York Giants Record: 8-8 Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas Kindle is a need pick for the Giants, who must get stronger in their linebacking corps and could use a little more help with situational pass-rushing than some think. Kindle will need to overcome size issues -- another way of saying he simply could add some bulk to a long (6-4) frame -- but he's proven far sturdier against the run than many who also can rush the passer. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina) Record: 8-8 Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma Considering how good Williams is, even at a position that normally doesn't draw high-to-mid first-round picks, getting him here would be of solid value. Williams could step in immediately at right tackle, and the 49ers would upgrade up front. Tennessee Titans Record: 8-8 Carlos Dunlap*, DE, Florida At a certain point, even questions surrounding a player's makeup can't overcome the talent, and getting a player like Dunlap at this stage is hard to question. With exceptional size and top-end athleticism for a defensive end, Dunlap should help disrupt opposing passers early in his career. Pittsburgh Steelers Record: 9-7 Mike Iupati, G, Idaho Iupati was one of the breakout stars at the Senior Bowl. He fits what Pittsburgh likes as an athletic but powerful guard who should help return the Steelers' running game to the upper half of the league. Steve Hutchinson comparisons are legitimate. (Hutchinson went No. 17 overall in the 2001 draft.) Atlanta Falcons Record: 9-7 Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State Wilson is another player who jumped at the Senior Bowl. He's fluid, excellent in coverage and an immediate help on special teams. Wilson had a quiet season, but great cornerbacks often do. He simply wasn't challenged enough. Stock is now back on the rise. Houston Texans Record: 9-7 Brian Price*, DT, UCLA One of the guys who carries over with the same team from the first mock. Price is hidden away a bit in such a deep class of defensive linemen, but he's a disruptive force who uses great leverage. He should help a defense that's really close to being very good. Cincinnati Bengals Record: 10-6 Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech Here's the big riser of the past couple of weeks. Thomas will be red-hot after the workouts get going. He's a big target (6-3, 225 pounds) and a downfield threat. He averaged more than 25 yards per catch and remained productive in a run-based offense based. Carson Palmer needs weapons, and Thomas can be one. New England Patriots Record: 10-6 Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan If production were all that mattered, Graham would be long gone by now. He led the FBS in tackles for loss and showed why at the Senior Bowl. Always in the backfield, he's an ideal outside linebacker for the Patriots' system, a terror against both the run and the pass. Green Bay Packers Record: 11-5 Bryan Bulaga*, OT, Iowa The more you listen to Green Bay's people, the more you get the sense that keeping Aaron Rodgers upright is a major priority, and it should be, because seeing an MVP-level talent knocked out because of a lack of protection is a sad thought. Bulaga can help immediately, and he has room to grow. Philadelphia Eagles Record: 11-5 Taylor Mays, S, USC The Eagles are looking for that heir to Brian Dawkins, a physical safety who can scare opposing receivers and contribute to the rush defense. Mays has everything you could ask for as a physical package. He had a bad season, and there are legit concerns, but Mays still reeks of top-level NFL athleticism. He just needs to put it together. Baltimore Ravens Record: 9-7 Arrelious Benn*, WR, Illinois Every indication out of Baltimore is that this organization is committed to finding pieces that can help Joe Flacco. If Benn shows scouts he has the necessary speed, everything else is there. He is physical, can run after the catch and can even help in the return game. Arizona Cardinals Record: 10-6 Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee I kept Williams here as a solid remedy to fill the Cardinals' second-biggest need. Just a tremendously strong player, starting with exceptional drive from his lower body, Williams is a disruptive force against the run and is a great help to linebackers. Dallas Cowboys Record: 11-5 Bruce Campbell*, OT, Maryland Cowboys fans with bad memories of getting thrashed up front in the playoffs should be thrilled to get a talent like Campbell right here. Campbell should see his stock rise at the combine, where his athleticism will be on display. If the Cowboys are serious about addressing their biggest need, this is the direction they need to go. San Diego Chargers Record: 13-3 Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama As I explained earlier this week, I expect to see Cody's stock rise because he may be the purest example in this draft of a guy who, limitations aside, specifically fits a scheme. Cody is the prototype block-occupying clogger in a 3-4 scheme. You can question his weight or his versatility, but he can make other players better. Remember, Jamal Williams' injury is a factor here. New York Jets Record: 9-7 Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers The Jets could use some receiving help for Mark Sanchez here as well, but McCourty is a guy whose stock could skyrocket if he runs the way many think he will. The Jets can get exposed when passers throw away from Darrelle Revis, and McCourty could be the answer on the other side. Minnesota Vikings Record: 12-4 Maurkice Pouncey, G/C, Florida The Vikings could use help on the interior of their offensive line, and Pouncey has a first-round grade as a guard, which makes him an outstanding player. The Vikes did well when they looked to Gainesville in the first round last year. Indianapolis Colts Record: 14-2 Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State One of the areas in which Indy could use help is along the interior of its defensive line, and Odrick can help the linebackers run free and be disruptive in his own right. Like Williams at No. 26, a great talent buried a little bit in a deep class of defensive linemen. New Orleans Saints Record: 14-2 Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri Weatherspoon fits like a glove for the Saints as an outside linebacker in 4-3 system. He has ideal size for the position and is a tackling machine. Weatherspoon has the speed and experience to play inside or out, so adding versatility is also a good value proposition.

Good, pass...

per rotoworld: He's not willing to take a paycut and might be released. Could he fit into the mold of an OLB in a 3-4. Is he even worth it at this point in his career?

Thanks! Fixed...

I agree it's the truth, but it's a criticism nonetheless. Doesn't bother me one bit though

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/ins...tory?id=4907951 An NFL scout recently told me, "Even after all these years, we don't have a Moneyball formula for success. But we are getting closer." Until then, the NFL draft will remain about as unscientific as any sports endeavor. As long as scouts and GMs have to scramble to evaluate roughly 1,000 college football players at four different levels, every now and then a Pierre Garçon (Mount Union, sixth-round pick) is going to have more catches in one season than a Mike Williams (USC, first round) will have in a career. So what's that scout talking about? Well, just because there's no secret to guaranteeing a sweet draft doesn't mean there aren't some must-follow tendencies that can help avoid disasters. As we head to the scouting combine, which starts on Feb. 24, then on to draft day, here are some mistakes the know-it-all suits shouldn't make. (But most assuredly will.) 1. They will ignore the big four. At the top of the draft, four crucial positions -- QB, offensive tackle, cornerback and pass- rusher -- should trump all others. It's a supply- and-demand thing. As the league's emphasis on passing puts those positions at an ever-greater premium, the elite talent pool at those spots remains basically the same. Notice wide receivers aren't included on this A-list. You can get them anytime. Two of this season's top five wideouts -- Miles Austin and Wes Welker -- weren't even drafted. On the other hand, all five of 2009's leaders in QB ratings were among the first 33 picks. Catchers depend on passers, not the other way around. Look at this season's Super Bowl teams. At the big-four positions, the Saints and Colts combined to produce five Pro Bowlers. The average draft position of those guys was 44; two were first-rounders, two others early second-rounders. The teams generated nine more Pro Bowlers from the other positions. Those guys were drafted, on average, with the 80th pick, not including Colts center Jeff Saturday, who was undrafted. The Chargers (five of their past six first-rounders played one of the big-four positions) get it. The Lions (four wideouts and a linebacker in the top 10 between 2003 and 2007) don't. So while All-America safety Eric Berry is tempting, the St. Louis Rams shouldn't think twice about snatching a defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy, at No. 1. A combo of Suh and, say, LSU safety Chad Jones (a likely second-round pick) will win more games than Berry and, say, second-round DT Dan Williams will. Marc Serota/Getty ImagesIs it wise to take a defensive tackle like Gerald McCoy with your number one pick? 2. They will be seduced by looks. Scouts, GMs, even esteemed members of the media get too wrapped up in 40 times and 225-pound bench press reps. In many cases -- see: Smith, Akili; Jones, Matt; Gholston, Vernon -- superhuman physical gifts make usually rational minds race with possibilities. It's why you'll hear about Tim Tebow playing H-back soon. Too often, scouts think a freakish body automatically translates into freakish success. It doesn't. I've heard the buzz as it happens. Did you see that?! The furor overwhelms reasonable analysis. Mistakes and shortcomings that pop up on film or the police blotter fade into the background. Coaches are especially optimistic about being able to turn raw athletic ability into refined production. They think they can take special athletes and coach 'em to become special football players. Good luck with that. Meanwhile, guys like Clay Matthews and Austin Collie slide down the draft board, then make an immediate impact. The same arc will be followed this year by Texas WR Jordan Shipley and Penn State DT Jared Odrick. Neither will be a combine terror. They'll be happy to make their noise in the NFL. 3. They will pay no mind to minds. As one scout told me recently, "You can't win with dumb players in the NFL anymore." This Jeff George-inspired rule isn't so much about human intelligence as football intelligence, not book-smart guys but playbook-smart guys. And yet book-smart evaluators still pay too much attention to academic All-America teams and the Wonderlic test. A 4.0 GPA or 40 on the Wonderlic doesn't necessarily mean a player will be able to read a screen or outfox a defender. Savvy GMs know the least-seen part of a player's combine performance, the personal interview, is the most important gauge. To be fair, more front office people are watching film with players and giving them pop quizzes to see what they've got between their earholes. The importance of mental agility is starting to sink in. Rey Maualuga had first-round athleticism but slid to the second because teams saw the blunders he made in diagnosing plays and how he relied too much on raw ability to compensate. Maualuga had a solid rookie season for the Bengals (63 tackles), but it is now clear why he was the third USC LB drafted in 2009. Here's a good test for this season's GMs. Watch where South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul goes in comparison to Georgia Tech DE Derrick Morgan. Pierre-Paul is a physical freak, and a team may get flak for passing him by to get to Morgan. But what that team will know is that Morgan is far more versatile and game aware than his counterpart, who hasn't shown much more than pure pass-rushing ability. "You can't win with dumb players in the NFL anymore." 4. They will choose need over value. Everyone who has a say in a team's draft starts with the idea that the biggest holes need to be filled first. It's a fair philosophy in a football utopia. But in the real world, hole-filling can't be the only -- or primary -- factor in determining which guy to take. Look at what the Vikings did in the 2007 draft. After scoring only 17.6 ppg, they needed help on the offensive line, a replacement for QB Brad Johnson and a serious upgrade over No. 1 receiver Travis Taylor. The only solid spot in the offense, in fact, was running back, where 27-year-old Chester Taylor had gained 1,504 yards from scrimmage. But necessity didn't force Minnesota to reach for Brady Quinn or Ted Ginn Jr. at No. 7. Instead, they went with the best value on the board, some kid named Peterson. Think they wish they'd gone a different way? The Colts are the NFL's best at balancing value and need. In the past four drafts (despite picking after the big-four positions have been poached), they've gone 4-for-4 with top choices: RB Joseph Addai, WR Anthony Gonzalez, OG Mike Pollak and RB Donald Brown. None was a sexy choice. All offered bang for the buck at the spot they were chosen. If team president Bill Polian also filled team needs, well, that was a nifty bonus. More to his point, a perennial contender restocked its shelf with starting-caliber players. The Bills sit on the opposite side of this balancing act. They've consistently targeted need over value and failed miserably. From 2006 to 2008, the Bills reached for DT John McCargo, RB Marshawn Lynch and CB Leodis McKelvin. Not one of them was a starter by the end of this past season. That's a drafting disaster. Buffalo fans had best hope their team has learned its lesson as it debates whether to reach for QB Jimmy Clausen at No. 9. It's a position of need, for sure, but, personally, I see him as the No. 28 prospect in the draft. Buffalo would be better off taking a top offensive tackle, Oklahoma's Trent Williams or Rutgers' Anthony Davis. A QB like Colt McCoy or Tony Pike will be waiting for them later. And if all else fails, they can try to trade with the Raiders.

I think it's less likely we'll get a QB in the draft if what I posted in the previous article pans out. This post is merely stating McShay's mock. What's not to get

St. Louis Rams Record: 1-15 Gerald McCoy*, DT, Oklahoma The Rams have a poor track record when it comes to drafting defensive linemen early, and now they have a tough choice to make between the stronger, more instinctive Ndamukong Suh and the quicker, more disruptive McCoy. Coach Steve Spagnuolo is looking for defensive linemen who can penetrate, which is why we think McCoy could be the top overall pick. ...

has 4 OT's going ahead of us, and us taking Bradford. If those guys are gone, I might be ok with this, but might trade down. Not sure http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/ins...tory?id=4901957

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/...wn_and_sti.html After reading this article it seems like Bradford might be the pick for the Rams, meaning that it is highely likely Claussen would go to one of the other 7 teams before our 9th pick. This would be the best thing, IMO, because better players will fall to us, leaving us in a position to take a top talent, or to trade back o get more picks

I wouldn't use the #9 on a NT. I would trade down and take the best OT on the board and THEN take a NT with the pick we got from the trade down. Either Williams or Cody

per rotoworld: Pashos is said to be going to the Redskins where his former position coach works and Franklin is said to be getting the franchise tag. Also, Pickett wants to stay in GB and they are trying to work out a deal. If we can't get a NT in FA, which is looking more and more less likely, we my have to use the 9 on Dan Williams. OR we could trade down, still get a top tackle like Bulaga, Davis, Campbell, Brown AND get either Dan Williams or Cody. Thoughts?