FTW_BillsFan Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Linky... ESPN is turning into yuppies. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Linky... ESPN is turning into yuppies. : ) 32390[/snapback] ESPN won't let you copy & paste anymore :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: I'd try to clean up the source text, but it's too long. Anyone in particular you're interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 ESPN won't let you copy & paste anymore :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: I'd try to clean up the source text, but it's too long. Anyone in particular you're interested in? 32411[/snapback] Here is the way I think next off-season goes. P. Williams gets new contract Jenning leaves for warmer weather Henry is traded for a first rounder With McGahee, Evans, and Losman filling their roles, this only leaves a few glaring holes on the team. FS: Need one bad. If Vincent makes the move it would be nice to have another corner. OL: Tackle being the priority for an early round pick. Jenning will be gone and MW isn't showing he's ready for the LT job. If the talent is there, I see those being the first two picks. Those are the two positions I'd be interested in hearing about. (3 if you they pick CB over FS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 MODS please delete if necessary: Here's this week's board, and be sure to check back next week for another update. 1. Mike Williams (jr.), WR, USC (6-foot-5, 230 pounds)</b><br> Mike Williams won't be playing for USC this season but he's still the top prospect for 2005. Williams is only a junior but dominated the collegiate game for two full years before his bid to join the NFL draft as a sophomore was ended by the courts and he was declared ineligible by the NCAA. Williams has made it clear he will enter the 2005 draft, and if he can stay in shape and keep his weight at or below 230 he is easily the best receiver in a group that has little in the way of imposing physical stature. Williams likely would have been a top-10 pick last season and should be the same this year if he keeps himself in good condition. His size, strength and toughness make Williams a tremendous package who can use his body control and hands to go after the ball over smaller defenders. 2. Carnell Williams, RB, Auburn (5-10½, 207) | previous rank: 3</b><br> Last game: 23 carries, 103 yards, no TDs in a 31-0 win over Louisiana-Monroe<br> A very creative and deceptively strong runner who has few peers in terms of pure running skills. Williams does not have imposing size but can still get tough inside yards, a skill which contributed to his 1,307 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He needs to work on catching the ball out of the backfield, but that's about it. 3. Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas (6-3, 233) | previous rank: 5</b><br> Last game: 7 tackles (5 solo, 2 ast.) in a 65-0 win over North Texas<br> Led the Longhorns with 125 tackles last season, including 20 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Johnson will finish his career with over 400 total tackles and has also intercepted eight passes over the last two seasons. 4. Mark Clayton</a>, WR, Oklahoma (5-10, 188) | previous rank: 6</b><br> Last game: 7 receptions for 74 yards and 2 TDs in a 40-21 win over Bowling Green<br> Clayton set new standards for OU wide receivers last year with his 83 receptions for a 17.2-yard average and 15 touchdowns. He has a TD reception in 13 of the team's last 17 games thanks in large part to his excellent open-field running ability. 5. Cedric Benson</a>, RB, Texas (5-10½, 222) | previous rank: 7</b><br> Last game: 15 carries, 181 yards, 2 TDs in a 65-0 win over North Texas<br> Not a flashy back but one who will have more than enough yards at the end of the day. Benson has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his three collegiate seasons and has scored 45 rushing touchdowns over that same span. 6. Charlie Frye</a>, QB, Akron (6-3½, 229) | previous rank: 4</b><br> Last game: 29-for-36, 223 yards, no TDs, 2 INTs in a 48-10 loss to Penn State<br> If things play out right for Frye he could become this year's version of Ben Roethlisberger, the former Miami (OHIO) quarterback who was the 11th overall pick last season. Frye will have to get better protection this season, but his physical skills should allow him to thrive in the offense of new head coach J.D. Brookhart, the former Pittsburgh offensive coordinator. Despite being nicked up at times last year Frye still threw for 3,549 yards and 22 touchdowns while gaining another 510 yards and seven scores on the ground. 7. Corey Webster, CB, LSU 6-0, 205) | previous rank: 2</b><br> Last game: 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 ast.) in a 22-21 win over Oregon State<br> Recorded seven interceptions and five pass breakups last season. Webster is a super blue-chip cover man who has also seen time at wide receiver during fall camp. 8. David Pollack, DE, Georgia (6-2½, 265) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 ast.), including one sack, in a 48-28 win over Georgia Southern<br> Not physically imposing, Pollack plays with incredible intensity and passion. He is quick off the ball, has great closing speed and wreaks havoc as a pass rusher, as evidenced by his 28 quarterback pressures last season. 9. Alex Barron, OT, Florida State (6-7, 325) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: FSU has not yet played this season<br> Athletically gifted with great footwork as a pass blocker, Barron has a chance to be a top-10 overall pick. 10. Ronnie Brown</a>, RB, Auburn (6-0, 230) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 7 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD in a 31-0 win over Louisiana-Monroe<br> Brown rushed for over 1,000 yards as a replacement for the injured Cadillac Williams in 2002, and despite getting just 446 yards last season as the backup he has the size, instincts, power and quickness to put up unbelievable numbers. Brown would be a Heisman candidate if he were the clear No. 1 on the depth chart. 11. Anttaj Hawthorne, DT, Wisconsin (6-2½, 315) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 ast.), 1 interception in a 34-6 win over UCF<br> Has been as impressive in the Big Ten as former Badger Wendell Bryant, who as the 12th overall pick in 2002. Unlike Bryant, though, Hawthorne is going into the season underrated despite being an All-Big Ten selection last season after recording 20 tackles for loss. 12. Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami (6-0½, 200) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: Miami has not yet played this season<br> Rolle has consistently proven his mettle against the top wideouts in the country. A perfect example of that came last year when he shut down former Pittsburgh wideout and eventual No. 3 overall draft pick Larry Fitzgerald. 13. Marlin Jackson, CB, Michigan (6-0½, 202) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 3 solo tackles in a 43-10 win over Miami (OHIO)<br> A versatile performer who played safety last season but has switched back to corner. Jackson has great size and top-notch athletic ability to go with that experience. 14. Dan Cody, DE, Oklahoma (6-4, 265) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 1 solo tackle, 1 pass breakup, 3 QB hurries in a 40-24 win over Bowling Green<br> Cody increased his tackle total from 16 in 2002 to 43 last year, his TFL from five to 17 and his sacks from three to 10. 15. Braylon Edwards</a>, WR, Michigan (6-2½, 210) | previous rank: 16</b><br> Last game: 6 receptions, 91 yards and 2 TDs in a 43-10 win over Miami (OHIO)<br> Came on late last year and could be one of the most feared offensive weapons in the Big Ten this year thanks to his combination of size and athleticism. Edwards will drop a catchable ball every now and then, but overall he just about has it all. 16. Marcus Spears, DE, LSU (6-4¼, 293) | pervious rank: 15</b><br> Last game: 5 tackles (1 solo, 4 ast.), 1 sack, 1 fumble forced/recovered in a 22-21 win over Oregon State<br> A former high school star at both tight end and defensive end, Spears responded big time last season to the challenge of playing in Nick Saban's defensive system. Spears had 49 tackles, including 13 for lost yardage and six sacks. 17. Ben Wilkerson, C, LSU (6-3½, 296) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: LSU rushed for 91 yards and gave up no sacks in a 22-21 win over Oregon State<br> A smart, hard-working player who is strong in both the upper and lower body. Wilkerson has great technique and is also LSU's deep snapper. 18. Charles Frederick</a>, WR, Washington (5-10½, 189) | previous rank: 19</b><br> Last game: 9 rec., 114 yards and no TDs in a 35-16 loss to Fresno State<br> A tremendous double threat, Frederick is a blue-chip punt returner who averaged 11.7 per return last season to lead the nation. He also caught 59 passes last year as the No. 2 receiver behind Reggie Williams but will be the go-to guy this year. 19. Kay-Jay Harris, RB, West Virginia (6-0½, 230) | previous rank: unranked</b><br> Last game: 25 carries, 337 yards and 4 TDs in a 56-23 win over East Carolina<br> A 26-year-old senior and former minor league baseball player, Harris consistently runs the 40 in 4.45. He is the best pro prospect running back to come out of West Virginia in years despite the huge production other WVU backs have had. 20. DeMarcus Ware, DE, Troy (6-4, 235) | previous rank: 18</b><br> Last game: 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 ast.), 3 sacks, 1 pass breakup in a 17-15 win over Marshall<br> Last year: Ware had 16 TFL and 32 quarterback hurries even a schedule that included Kansas State, Minnesota, Marshall, Nebraska and Virginia. He will have a chance to prove himself against top competition again this year as Marshall, Missouri, South Carolina and LSU are all on the schedule. 21. Dan Orlovsky</a>, QB, Connecticut (6-4½, 230) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 19-for- 29, 382 yards, 5 TDs and 2 INTs in a 52-14 win over Murray State<br> Orlovsky is blessed with ideal size and has a strong arm that can light opponents up despite a delivery that lacks ideal quickness. Still, Orlovsky passed for 3,485 yards and 33 TDs last season and should get plenty more attention this year. 22. Shaun Cody, DL, USC (6-4, 288) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 ast.) in a 24-13 win over Virginia Tech<br> Could see time at both end and tackle this season after a 2003 season that included six sacks, 10½ TFL and three blocked field goals. 23. Lance Mitchell, ILB, Oklahoma (6-2¼, 244) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 9 tackles (4 solo, 5 ast., 1 TFL), 1 forced fumble in a 40-24 win over Bowling Green<br> Mitchell left a big hole in the OU lineup after injuring his knee in the third game of the year and sitting out the remainder of the schedule. He back and healthy, hoping to revert to his 2002 form when he had 124 tackles and 19 tackles for loss. 24. Terrence Murphy</a>, WR, Texas A&M (6-0½, 193) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 8 rec., 116 yards and no TDs in a 41-21 loss to Utah<br> A former high school quarterback who is extremely versatile. Murphy hauled in 44 balls last year for an average of 17.3 yards per catch, and also averaged 27.2 yards on 23 kickoff returns. 25. James Butler, S, Georgia Tech (6-2, 210) | previous rank: same</b><br> Last game: 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 ast.) and 2 PBUs in a 28-7 win over Samford<br> One of the most improved players in the nation last season, Butler had 119 total tackles and five interceptions from his free safety spot. Dropped Walter Reyes</a>, RB, Syracuse (5-9½, 207) | previous rank: 20</b><br> Last game: 12 carries, 31 yards and no TDs in a 51-0 loss to Purdue<br> Reyes has great balance in traffic and can pick up significant yards after initial contact. He rushed for 1,347 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Aren't most players from Texas flops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTW_BillsFan Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks Rico. Kiper is pretty good at evaluation talent. Too bad the Bills won't sniff the jockstraps of any of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Too bad the Bills won't sniff the jockstraps of any of these guys. 32692[/snapback] Well...You may be right, but at this point of the Season Mel only includes Sr.'s, so there will be twice as many 1st Round calibre players by the time the Underclassmen declare... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks Rico. Kiper is pretty good at evaluation talent. Too bad the Bills won't sniff the jockstraps of any of these guys. 32692[/snapback] Yeah...but before the end of 2004, you will get to see JP in action and that's what we gave up our 2005 pick for. He is the real deal. I just have a hunch. He's not one of those crappy system QB's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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