Spoiled Brats

I hate kids like this, sadly there seems to be more and more of them. The best part is the son saying the camera is off...

Throwback Thursday Spidey Edition

TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!!!

Day 3 & 4 Grades

18. Buffalo Bills, C+. I know I have Buffalo higher then a lot of other folks right now, but I think I see the method to Marv Levy's madness. He shook off some of the older baggage the team had, put faith in his young quarterback, who I think will still be a stud kid is a gamer, and continues to build this tremendous youth program within the team. Last year they shocked everyone with Donte Whitner, but he saw what other Safety players have done for in this league (see Reed, Ed and Palamalou, Troy). This year after discarding McGahee he took the best RB available to help his young QB. He replaced Takeo Spikes with Paul Posluszny, LB Penn St, which is a Marv Levy type of player. I think the steal for the Bills is Dwanye Wright, RB Fresno St, if he stays healthy. I he is healthy Buffalo will forget about Lynch and be chanting Wright every Sunday. I also love the pick of John Wendling, FS Wyoming, to compliment Whitner in the secondary. I'm not sold on Trent Edwards as everyone else, but he can at least be a strong backup.

17. Miami Dolphins, B-. I didn't punish the Dolphins as harshly as everyone else for passing up Brady Quinn. When you think about it, even with the foot injury Ted Ginn Jr. is the safer pick regardless. The dude can simply return kicks like no one's business. If he is healthy, then it is a great pick in the sense that the quarterback has no one to throw to before this pick and now there is at least a threat there. Not sold on John Beck, but I'd rather take a chance on a QB farther down the draft then earlier. I absolutely love the pick of Samson Satele, C Hawaii, as the anchor to their offensive line. The dude is a true warrior and may be the second coming of Kevin Mawae. Same goes for Paul Soliai, DT Utah, they were both very high on my third-fourth round draft boards and love the picks. They had plenty of picks that they used to add depth to a team that is in definite flux and could be very special with new coach Cam Cameron.

16. Minnesota Vikings, B-. I will start by saying that I am not sold on Adrian Peterson, RB Oklahoma, and sure it may have something to do with him being a Sooner. It also has something to due with the fact that this kid has not been healthy in three years, he always manages to find a way to hurt himself. That was on real grass, now put him in doors and this could be one if not the biggest draft busts in Vikings' history. That being said I think their team got better from the second round on. Sidney Rice, WR South Carolina, I think will be something special in Minnesota. Marcus McCauley has all the ability to be a star corner in this league, but does he have the motor and desire to do so? Brian Robinson, DE Texas, will be their best 12th man and special teams star as there is no question about HIS motor. Rufus Alexander, OLB Oklahoma, has the opportunity to prove to many people that his drop in production last year was a fluke and he may be the Cato June steal of this draft.

15. Indianapolis Colts, B-. Anthony Gonzales, WR Ohio St, had to be the happiest man drafted. He goes from playing on a National Title contender to catching balls from Peyton Manning. He more or less steps right into the spot he was playing at Ohio St, second and third fiddle to other players, but stealing the show every time he is on the field and gets the ball. This kid has the ability to bump Reggie Wayne to the number three spot. I think trading your first round pick next year to draft Tony Ugoh, OG Arkansas, was WAY too much of a reach and he is definitely not worth that kind of price. Daymeion Hughes, CB Cal, was an absolute steal where they got him and should help fill voids left by players who left this year as is Quinn Pitcock, DT Ohio St, who was another third round steal. Their first day was great, except for the Ugoh deal, and I think that is why they fell on my board. When there was plenty of line talent available you give up your first round to move up in the second it drops you a few grades. Other then that, I think it was one of their better drafts in recent years.

14. Pittsburgh Steelers, B-. Lawerence Timmons, LB Florida St, was a great selection with Joey Porter leaving for Miami. If Wimbley is any indication of what a Florida St linebacker can do lately, the Steelers will be very happy with their first round selection. Lamaar Woodley, DE Michigan, could be an absolute steal if they can get his motor going 100%. He has all the tools, but relies too much on ability and not desire, which is something the Steelers will allow. Daniel Sepulveda, P Baylor, is a former walk on at linebacker with a hell of a leg. So imagine a punter who can kick AND tackle without any fear, that portion of your team just rose tremendously. Cameron Stephenson, G Rutgers, was a good pick, a very underrated player, and helps if your pro bowl guard does end up leaving your team within the next year or so. Nothing fancy or flashy about this draft, but no glaring mistakes, which is Steeler football.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, B. I believe I may be one of the only people on this planet who has not bought into the Gaines Adams, DE Clemson, hype. I've seen Clemson in person while he played for them and he didn't stand out at all. To me that does not make a top five pick, a top five pick should look like a man amongst boys. To give you an example, that very same game saw Vernon Davis, TE Maryland, who looked like a man playing among boys. Now the selection of Aaron Sears, OT Tennessee, and Quincy Black, OLB New Mexico, may be the real gems for the Buccs in this draft. New Mexico coaches think Black can be better then Urlacher, so you can imagine a player like that on the Buccs D. Tanard Jackson, CB Syrause, is one of the biggest steals of this draft. Without a doubt this kid has first round ability, but he played at Syracuse and as such never got much attention. You put him under Ronde Barber's wing and watch this kid soar. Chris Denman, OT Fresno St, is another player that very well could be Ying to Sears' Yang for many years to come. This was a very solid draft for the Buccs, and continued the solid foundation they began the last few years.

12. Oakland Raiders, B. JaMarcus Russell, QB LSU, is a kid to be the face and example of your franchise. He is an outstanding human being, and a pure physical presence that the Raiders have not had in that spot in a very long time. I think the addition of Russell gives the Raiders at least 3 extra wins on pure determination alone. Zach Miller, TE Arizona St, might have been a reach in the second but it was a good pick. I would have gone after Ben Patrick, TE Delaware, later in the draft but that's just me, I think Patrick will be known as the best TE out of this draft. Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR UTEP, will be grand larceny for when they got him. I think this kid has the opportunity to be something really special and will have this opportunity in this offense. Michael Bush, RB Louisville, should have been a top ten pick if it wasn't for the broken leg and has the ability to be their new Bo Jackson. Eric Frampton, S Washington St, kept being knocked since he didn't have "prototypical size" of a safety, but this kid just plays his ass off and I want that in a football player.

11. San Diego Chargers, B. Without a doubt I think it was a mistake to take Craig Davis, WR LSU, over Dwayne Jarrett, WR USC, if only for the SC alumni who come to the games. You're in San Diego, you know the mafia that is USC. Plus I think Jarrett is just a better football player, but then again Norv Turner is now there so everyone get ready for disappointment. That being said, I love the selection of Eric Weedle, S Utah, to a very young defense who love to get after the ball. Brandon Siler, ILB Florida, may be a HUGE steal in the seventh round if he plays to his ability. I know many Charger fans are excited by the addition of Legedu Naanee, WR Boise St, one of the Heroes of that game against Oklahoma this year. There isn't too many holes in this Charger team and I think they did a good job a putting things in place to patch up the few loose ends they did have.

10. Atlanta Falcons, B. Again, I never jumped on the Jamaal Anderson, DE Arkansas, bandwagon like so many others. I think the Falcons dropped the ball by not trading up to get LaRon Landry. I think he makes that defense in the top five right now, as opposed to Anderson who may be a bit of a project. Justin Blalock, OT Texas, and Chris Houston, CB Arkansas, were two of my favorite picks in the second round however. Blalock has all the ability to become their best offensive lineman, and Houston may end up being the best corner from this draft. Doug Datish, C Ohio St, may be one of those great late round offensive linemen. The rest of their draft merely added quality depth to many of the positions that they needed bodies in. Daren Stone, SS Maine, remember that name, this kid could be one of those really special players that no one but me saw coming.

9. Washington Redskins, B+. Unlike many other places, I did not penalize the Skins for their lack of first day picks, the one they did make has transformed their secondary into what may be the best secondary in all of football. Landry, Taylor, Smoot, Springs, Rogers, if all five of those men get on the same page and begin functioning like a well oiled machine, teams may not be able to throw on the skins. Dallas Sartz, OLB USC, and HB Blades, LB Pitt, were absolute gems in the second day of the draft. Blades has a determination to be his own man that may push him to excel in ways that has Joe Gibbs giddy with joy. If Dallas Sartz gets back into 2004 form, then the Skins have found a defender who will always be around the ball and leading their defense in tackles every year. Jordan Palmer, QB UTEP, lil brother of Carson could be the answer to all of the Redskins' quarterback woes. Not a first rounder, not a has been, or the ball coaches' college players, just a kid determined to make his own way, be his own man, and prove he is just as every bit as good as his brother.

8. Denver Broncos, B+. I'll put it right out there, I hate Denver with an absolute passion. They only had four picks in this draft, but two of them were two of my top five defensive ends in this draft, this includes my top defensive end, Jarvis Moss, DE Florida. They followed this pick with Tim Crowder, DE Texas, and I have come to the conclusion that they used their first two picks to spite me personally and I will not let this stand. Ryan Harris, OT Notre Dame, is likely going to be the LT that protects Jay Cutler for the rest of his pro career, however long that may well be. Marcus Thomas, DT Florida, has the ability of a top ten pick, but does he have the character? He could be an absolute steal and pillaging of the fourth round, or he is their new Maurice Clarrett.

7. Detroit Lions, B+. Calvin Johnson, WR GA Tech, is he the answer? Is he finally the WR Holy Grail you've been searching for all these years Mr. Millen? He better be, for your jobs' sake. I know how many times we've heard the tale of, "this kid is a no miss...going to be one of the greatest ever.." and the kid ends up hurt, or just doesn't have the drive to excel in the NFL. I think this kid is something special, but Detroit has many holes and could have used the extra picks to trade down. I knew they would take the local kid Drew Stanton, QB Michigan St, and I think he will do great things in Detroit. He never really had any weapons as a Spartan, and was always fighting to score since his defense was about as good as France's. Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE Hawaii, might turn out to be a great pick as well if he can work on getting lower. If this happens, the NFC North needs to watch out. They added depth, with a few possible trophies in there, but may not be enough to save Matt Millen's job.

Sorry bout my absence folks

I had a very bad case of Vertigo yesterday and I wasn't up to do much of anything, including blogging. Sorry for the delay of the draft grades, I will cover Weds and Thurs today, no worries.

Draft Grades Day 2

25. Chicago Bears, C. I love that they were able to sit tight at 31 and Greg Olsen fell right into their lap. It was a great choice and one of the things that offense desperately needed. I also love the pick up of Beekman, G Boston College, as that line is getting up in years. I didn't see the need for Bazuin, they need tackles since their two starters are in their mid fifties. Garrett Wolfe, RB Northern Illinois, is an interesting pick and could be a steal and where it was a reach, I don't think it was too much at that point. A decent draft, but missed out on filling some definite needs.

24. Dallas Cowboys, C. I know, our BFFs, and they only receive a C. I think there is much work to be done in Dallas and I think they only helped themselves a little bit. I love the Anthony Spencer, DE Purdue, pick along with James Marten, OT Boston College, the rest of the draft however just seemed like a Picasso painting, sort of all over the place. Doug Free, OT Northern Illinois, could be a real steal but it also may have been a huge stretch at that point in the draft. There is nothing that just shouts at me that this was a bad draft, it was merely decent. Then again, we haven't seen this draft completed until we see the fruits of their trades next year.

23. St Louis Rams, C+. The Rams are a team that are in a weak division and are on the edge of dropping off into the lower realm of the NFL and excelling once again. Almost a contender and almost a door mat all at the same time. I like Adam Carriker, DE Nebraska, as that defense has been missing a presence since Grant Winstrom and he appears to be in the same mold. I love Brian Leonard, FB Rutgers, as a football player I just don't know if it fits into their offensive scheme. The rest of their draft was for moderate college football players and it appears that they were merely adding depth to their chart and not really looking for a true gem, even though the pick of Jonathan Wade, CB Tennessee, is intriguing since he's also a track star and the Rams do play indoors. Dustin Frye, C Clemson, is a solid choice in my opinion and should help pave the way for Stephen Jackson.

22. New York Giants, C+. Of course I love the pick of Aaron Ross, CB Texas, especially for a defense who has a great pass rush but no secondary to help that fact. They also stole Steve Smith, WR USC, from the rest of the NFL as they all dropped the ball on that one. If Eli doesn't get better with Steve Smith in his huddle then he is what I always said he would be, a mediocre quarterback riding the coattails of his brother. Jay Alford, DT Penn St, helps the youth movement in their D-Line and I think can really excel in NYC. Zak DeOssie, OLB Brown, may very well be the Giants version of Steve Trasker and I think Giants fans will love this kid. The rest of the draft didn't excite me however, and that's why it doesn't get much higher then this. A solid draft which could help Coughlin keep his job, but only time will tell there.

21. Kansas City Chiefs, C+. Looking back, I probably should have had the Giants above them, but they did do more to help their team I think then the Giants did. Dwayne Bowe, WR LSU, finally gives them a legit receiver and not just the random folks they've had the last few years. This grade also goes into them NOT trading Trent Green, why get nothing when you let him go June 1st when you could have had another draft pick. Turk McBride, DT Tennessee, was a HUGE stretch in the second round then to follow it up with Tank Tyler, DT NC State, was interesting though the players and their rounds probably should have been swapped. Kolby Smith, RB Louisville, is an interesting pick as someone to relieve Larry Johnson of having to run the ball 30 times a game. Michael Allen, TE Whitworth, could be a HUGE steal as this kid can block like an O-Lineman and catch the ball as well and Tony G isn't getting any younger.

20. Tennessee Titans, C+. I love how they continue to buy my support by turning the one time Houston Oilers into the Texas Longhorns. Michael Griffin, S Texas, was a superb pick even if they could have used a WR there. He gives that defense a mean streak that it desperately needs, especially when playing against Peyton Manning twice a year. Not quite sure about Chris Henry, RB Arizona, but Paul Williams, WR Fresno St, is built like a Greek god and I predict will be one of Vince Young's favorite targets for the next few years. Paul Williams may very well be the next TO, they are built almost identical and tends to have that same passion for excelling, without the me first attitude, could end up being the best WR taken in this draft. Antonio Johnson, DT Mississippi St, does what a great DT does, who occupies multiple blockers allowing his teammates to make the tackles and doesn't need the huge stats to know he's made a positive impact. They had ten draft picks, half of which could very well end up starters, a very solid draft for a very young team.

19. Houston Texans, C+. My future hometown team may have stole the best player in this draft with Amobi Okoye, DT Lousiville. This kid is a fucking prodigy and will only continue to succeed in his life and becomes the anchor in a defense next to Mario Williams. I see and begin to understand the Texans thinking now, when playing the Colts let us worry about stopping them before we worry about outscoring them. Fred Bennett, CB South Carolina, I think was a absolute steal in the fourth round and could end up starting before the year is over. Kasey Studdard, G Texas, is a great selection late. A hometown kid and has a chance to also start before the end of the year since the Texans have the absolute worst o-line in the NFL since their conception a few years ago. Jacoby Jones, WR Lane, may have been a stretch, but his since and relative inexperience could result in one of the biggest diamonds in this draft if he gets going. The rest add great depth to a young team still trying to find its identity.

Ten on Tuesday

10 Political Figures, and What You Think of Them

Bill Clinton-Easily the most charismatic statesman since JFK, if not more so. This man could sell you a plate of shit and have you asking for thirds. If any administration knew what was good for them they'd appoint this man Secretary of State 4 Life.

Lamar Alexander-During the 2000 election this was the man I wanted to be President. Sadly he was only third on the Republican side and hadn't turned to the dark side back then. The only candidate that made any sense and seemed human to me at the time. I think he could have done great things for this country.

Tom DeLay-One of the craziest and crookest men in America and somehow someway this sack of steaming shit is still not in prison. We need some kind of strong and lethal prosecutor to send him to jail, Big Bubba needs a bunkmate.

Mike Gravel-I'm telling you folks, I am in love with this crazy old bastard. It is a crime that CNN has taken him off their debates. He rose like ten points after the first democratic debate. I think he is what this country wants, a no nonsense, no bullshit, straight talker who will tell you what is on his mind.

Dennis Kucinich-The Ohio Pixie did quite well in the Democratic debate, but sadly will never be a real contender because he doesn't look the part. Ever since the creation of the television you almost have to look the part to be elected. This man could have played an elf on Lord of the Rings, but has wonderful ideas none the less.

Nero-He always got a bad wrap due to Christian writers and his persecutions of Christians. He improved relations with the greeks, suppressed the British revolt, made peace with the Parthian Empire, built theaters, promoted athletic games and was loved by his people before and after his death. Though he is usually taught in a bad light since the Christians at the time based many of their prophecies on Nero as they saw him as a bad bad man. Much has been said about Rome burning and Nero, but hey who knows without us being there.

Condi Rice-I don't care if she is a fellow Browns Backer, I can't stand this lying bitch. Her and her "husband" have done more harm to this country then any President before them, not to mention the countless number of lives, Iraqi and American, that have been lost because they're nothing but a bunch of cowboys.

Al Gore-A robot no more, he has taken up his quest about global warming and has really transformed himself. We all remember in 2000 how he seemed wooden, robotic, just way too uptight. Now he is fighting for something, seems passionate, and has the look of a man I could vote for.

Barak Obama-The man definitely has some charisma doesn't he? During the democratic debates, least to me, he seemed to be the only one up there that truly had a presidential presence about himself, a certain charisma that the greatest have. It's not always about knowing all the answers or having the best ideas, sometimes it's about leading and having the charisma that makes people want to follow.

John McCain-In the not so distant past I used to respect this man, but that time has come and gone. With the desire to not be denied the Presidency, he has given up his morals, his "straight talk" and his ground to the religious right in the hopes that he somehow will be elected President. I find it sad that a man, who if he was just himself and not this hollow shell, could win the Presidency if he DIDN'T do this course of action has been fooled into this path.

Law Day

It is quite ironic that today of all days is National Law Day. Though instead of talking about Mission Accomplished, Vetos, and the Constitution I want to talk about the sign that we truly are the modern Roman Empire, we even assassinate our own leaders.

The "deathbed confession" audio tape in which former CIA agent and Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt admits he was approached to be part of a CIA assassination team to kill JFK was aired this weekend - an astounding development that has gone completely ignored by the establishment media.
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E. Howard Hunt names numerous individuals with both direct and indirect CIA connections as having played a role in the assassination of Kennedy, while describing himself as a "bench warmer" in the plot. Saint John Hunt agreed that the use of this term indicates that Hunt was willing to play a larger role in the murder conspiracy had he been required.

Hunt alleges on the tape that then Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was involved in the planning of the assassination and in the cover-up, stating that LBJ, "Had an almost maniacal urge to become president, he regarded JFK as an obstacle to achieving that."

I've always been fascinated by the Kennedy assassination, and it is quite sad how naive we all were to believe that one person could have accomplished that kill. Perhaps we will find out more about this if it starts to make the rounds, but I doubt it.

Jerry Jones is my new BFF

Of course by now most of you have heard about how we, the Cleveland Browns, absolutely stole this draft. We had the best draft ever since our return to the NFL, and we couldn't have done it without our Bonnie to our Clyde, Jerry Jones. Not only did he allow us to get back into the first round to take the hometown kid, he also allowed us to get back into the second round to take maybe the best corner in this draft. We returned the favor, although way back in the sixth round, we still returned it. I wonder how Dallas is going to feel when we're not as bad as everyone expects and their first round pick is much later then theirs.

It matters not, Jerry Jones will probably deal those two picks to get to the top of the draft to get Ray Rice or someone of that nature next year anyways. In the end, this may have been the best day for Browns fans since the announcement that we were getting our team back. We have FINALLY got that core group of players that you need to be successful. We had all the extras to go with a team, just not that core, not that face. Well, it's here and the AFC North just became a four way race.

With that being said this week I will be giving my Draft grades for each team from worst to first. Seven today and tomorrow, six each day after that. I have read only Dr. Z's opinion of who did what so this is my own opinion, no one elses, but be warned, I'm usually right about this...most of the time, but other cases I blame on injury, Katzenmoyer.

32. Seattle Seahawks, D-. The only two players of notice I think for the Seahawks are Baraka Atkins, DE, Miami and Mansfield Wrotto, G, GA Tech. I like Wrotto a good deal, he was in my top ten of guards in the draft and I think it helps replace Hutchinson in the long run, not as good but at least reliable. Atkins will be a serviceable DE in to learn under Patrick Kearney. I think a good amount of their picks were stretches at people they believe will do better then they did in college. Marcus McCauley was still available but they went with the Maryland CB instead.

31. New Orleans Saints, D+. I liked the pick of Robert Meachem, even though I think for the fans you might have tried to trade up to get LSU's Dwayne Bowe, but that is only to make the fans happy, I don't see much space between Bowe and Meachem talent wise. The rest of the draft seemed to me to be one giant stretch, with all from small schools other then Antonio Pittman (which they traded up to get which made zero sense) and another Volunteer. If they turn out to be players, I will be pleasantly surprised but I do fear they really reached this year. The Pittman selection really boggled my mind, you have Deuce and Bush why Pittman? The only reasoning is that he will be the back who goes between the tackles so the mustangs are not injured or continually beat up.

30. Green Bay Packers, D+. When I think about the Packers draft all I can hear in my head is Carlos Mencina going, dee dee dee. I want to thank them on passing on Brady Quinn, but I seriously don't understand your thinking. You take Justin Harrell, which first round talent but I have this feeling he's going to be one of those guys you are shocked to find were first round picks five years from now. You had Bowe and Meachem on the board that could have helped Farve, but you go with Harrell. The only picks I liked by the Pack were Mason Crosby, the best kicker in the draft and Aaron Rouse, the safety from VA Tech. The rest seemed to be stretches and filler. Why draft two ILB when you have AJ Hawk, in a row non the less? Are we starting with the building of special teams before Defense and Offense?

29. Philidelphia Eagles, C-. In many ways I liked good portions of the Eagles middle round picks. I like the addition of Tony Hunt, RB Penn St, and Victor Abiamiri, DE Notre Dame, to their team. I think they fit well with the team chemistry. Taking Kevin Kolb, who I think may become very good, with your first pick (even if in the 2nd) was a mistake. He would have been there in the third for you. I mean, you could have given Donovan Dwayne Jarrett to play with but you passed to give your team a fourth quarterback. I think the Eagles had more needs then they actually addressed at the top of their draft and they dropped the ball in that sense. I didn't see much separation between Kolb and Jeff Rowe and Troy Smith who both went in the fifth.

28. Cincinnati Bengals, C-. Ah the Bengals managed to bungle another draft, breaks my heart it does. I like the picks of Leon Hall and Jeff Rowe, even if Hall has been beat by every big time receiver he played against. Hell, I really like it, it means Braylon Edwards will torch his fellow Wolverine when they play. Kenny Irons is my pick for biggest RB bust this draft, so that will be interesting to see if he gets any playing time with what they have already. Dan Santucci will be a serviceable guard for them to help alleviate the emptiness they must feel with Eric Steinbeck coming home to Cleveland. They merely had many holes to fill due to character problems that likely will happen and I don't know if they found those solutions here.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars, C. Trading down and still got Reggie Nelson was the best move they made, sadly it was a large draft filled with another case of stretching towards something that MAY be, not something that helps sooner rather then later. They did have eleven picks and I'm certain some of those players will at least be contributors in some fashion, if only special teams. Adam Podlesh is intriguing, a punter who runs a 4.43 40, don't know why you would need one, though if done right could make an onside kick VERY interesting. Then again, the Jaguars may just change another position of a player they take. I love Jack Del Rio and that's why this draft didn't fall farther, I think he knows what he's doing with this group of kids.

26. New York Jets, C. Only having four picks hurt their draft grade, and unlike the other teams with very few draft picks, I only really enjoyed their first two picks. Darrelle Revis, CB Pitt, and David Harris, ILB Michigan, I think are great additions to a defense that is getting very strong. The Jets definitely needed help in the secondary and he fills that immediate need. I like the pick of Harris because I think he is a football player, he just knows how to play the game and has a real passion for it. Plus if they are going to be moving or releasing one of their linebackers, this fills that hole as well. Jacob Bender I'm not too sure about, I would have moved up in the draft with the remaining picks, or one of next years, to continue to build that offensive line you got off to a great start with last year. It wouldn't matter who your running back was if the O-Line was that good to knock the defense on their collective ass.

That's it for the first batch, get ready for tomorrow as we finish out the twenties.

My Final Mock Draft

The draft is FINALLY here, and I'm sure my father right now is chuckling to himself in California thinking how obsessed I always was with the draft, hell below is evident of how I still am. With that being said, yes, there is some crazy ass trades in my mock draft, I think we'll see more first round trades then ever before on draft day. I almost pulled off one more trade (New England moving up and swap with Cleveland at 9 to take Okoye for both their first rounders) so we'll see how accurate I am. Monday I will give to everyone my percentage.

2007 NFL Mock Draft
1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers(via Trade with Detroit)- Calvin Johnson,WR, Georgia Tech
3. Miami Dolphins (via Trade with Cleveland) - Brady Quinn, QB, ND
4. Detroit Lions (via TB, received 4, 35, 64) - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
5. Arizona Cardinals - Levi Brown,OT, Penn St.
6. Chicago Bears(via Redskins, gave Lance Briggs and 37 for 6 and 2008 1st and 4th Rounds)- Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
7. Minnesota Vikings – Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
8. Atlanta Falcons – LaRon Landry, FS, LSU
9. Cleveland Browns (via Miami received 9, 40, 60) - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
10. Houston Texans - Ted Ginn Jr, WR, Ohio St
11. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss
12. Buffalo Bills - Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn St.
13. St. Louis Rams - Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
14. Carolina Panthers – Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
16. Green Bay Packers - Marshawn Lynch, RB, California
17. Jacksonville Jaguars – Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia
18. Cincinnati Bengals - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
19. Tennessee Titans -. Dwayne Jarrett., WR, USC
20. New York Giants – Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
21. Denver Broncos – Alan Branch, DT, Michigan
22. Dallas Cowboys – Michael Griffin, S, Texas
23. Kansas City Chiefs – Robert Meacham, WR, Tennessee
24. New England Patriots (via Seattle) - Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida St.
25. New York Jets – Justin Blalock, OG/T, Texas
26. Philadelphia Eagles – Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
27. New Orleans Saints – Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
28. New England Patriots - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
29. Baltimore Ravens - Arron Sears, OT, Tennessee
30. San Diego Chargers – Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
31. Chicago Bears – Jon Beason, OLB, Miami (FL)
32. Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio St.

ROUND 2
1.22.Oakland Raiders-Steve Smith, WR, USC
2.34.Detroit Lions- Antonio Pittman, RB, Ohio St.
3.35. Detroit Lions (via trade) - Marcus McCaulley, CB, Fresno St
4.36.Cleveland Browns- Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
5.37.Washington Redskins (via trade) - Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue
6.38.Arizona Cardinals- Daymeion Hughes, CB, Cal
7.39.Atlanta Falcons - Sidney Rice WR, South Carolina
8.40.Cleveland Browns (via trade) - Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
9.41.Minnesota Vikings- Trent Edwards, QB, Stanford
10.42.San Francisco 49ers- Buster Davis, ILB, Florida St.
11.43.Buffalo Bills- Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn
12.44.Atlanta Falcons - Quin Pitcock, DT, Ohio St.
13.45.Carolina Panthers- Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami (FL)
14.46.Pittsburgh Steelers- Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College
15.47.Green Bay Packers- Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
16.48.Jacksonville Jaguars- Aaron Rouse, S, VA Tech
17.49.Cincinnati Bengals- Marshal Yanda, OG, Iowa
18.50.Tennessee Titans- Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida
19.51.N.Y. Giants- Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
20.52.St. Louis Rams- Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP
21.53.Dallas Cowboys- Tim Duckworth, OG, Auburn
22.54.Kansas City Chiefs- Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan St.
23.55.Seattle Seahawks- Tony Ugoh, OG, Arkansas
24.56.Denver Broncos- Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia
25.57.Philadelphia Eagles- David Harris, ILB, Michigan
26.58.New Orleans Saints-HB Blades, ILB, Pitt
27.59.N.Y. Jets- Jon Abbate, ILB, Wake Forest
28.60.Cleveland Browns (via trade) - Ryan Kalil, C, USC
29.61.Baltimore Ravens- John Beck, QB, BYU
30.62.San Diego Chargers- Craig Davis, WR, LSU
31.63.N.Y. Jets (from Chicago)-Stewart Bradley, OLB, Nebraska
32.64.Detroit Lions (via trade)- Ben Grubs, OG, Auburn

Democratic Debate

I did not get to see it as I was working last night, but from what I have seen I was quite impressed with a few people, namely Mike Gravel. Some have said his performance was nutty, that he was a crazy old cot, but I think it was some frank honesty that we desperately need in this country.

Barak Obama apparently did very well, but this clip frightens me a lil bit.

I do think Kucinich came off as very intelligent, very well spoken, and very firm on his positions. People said Richardson may have dropped, but I don't see it, least so far and to be fair I haven't seem the entire debate as of yet. Right now though, the "lower-tier" candidates appear much more intelligent and have ACTUAL plans, not just talking points.

Watch the end of that video to see the genius of Gravel, his plan to get Bush to end this war is put simply, genius. I will continue to give my thoughts as I get to see more of these videos, stayed tuned.