Monday, April 30, 2007
Dolphins Draft Grade
Dolphins Draft Grades Are In:-Yahoo Sports: A+ (“First three picks should all become starters quickly… Beck could be ready by opening day.”)
-Mel Kiper Jr: C (“Passing on Brady Quinn was ridiculous.”)
-Football’s Future: C- (“How you can pass on Brady Quinn, who would have been a steal at nine, is beyond me. Ginn was a reach, and I feel John Beck quickly became overrated as the draft approached.”)
-NFL Draft Scout: D (“This was hard to figure. The Dolphins have plenty of needs yet they used their first pick on an undersized receiver. Right now, Miami looks bad.”)
-The Dude: C
This draft will always be remembered for the Dolphins passing over Brady Quinn. In future draft broadcasts, when they show those past draft montages, the first clip of 2007 that they’ll show is commissioner Goodell saying “With the 9th pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select Ted Ginn Jr …” Quinn uttering, “That’s surprising” under his breath and Chris Berman making some kind of hippopotamus mating sound as he expresses his shock.
This draft will make or break Cam Cameron and Randy Mueller’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins. This draft will either get us where we want to go, or set us back another decade.
In ten plus years, passing on Quinn will either have people calling Mueller and Cameron geniuses, ala Scott Pioli and his drafting backup Michigan QB Tom Brady in the 6th round of the 2000 draft … or they’ll be calling it our Sam Bowie moment.
Fair or not, Ted Ginn Jr. will always be compared to Brady Quinn, even though they don’t even play the same position. And if QB John Beck doesn’t pan out and he becomes the next Jim Druckenmiller, the fans and media will always look back and say, “We coulda had Brady Quinn” just before setting torches to the practice bubble in Davie.
I’ll say one thing about Mueller and Cameron: they have balls the size of the Goodyear airships that fly over Dolphin Stadium during every game.
No matter what happens, this draft will never be looked at as trite. Not for the Dolphins. It will always be looked at as the draft where we had Quinn delivered to our door step and we refused to sign for the package. If Quinn goes on to have a Hall of Fame career while Ginn and/or Beck turn out to be just average or worse, 2007 will be the defining moment for this franchise in the new millennium. If this draft class doesn't pan out, these Dolphins will fall from the NFL's summit of “franchises with rich tradition” like the Cowboys, Redskins, Steelers and Packers and will be hurled into the pile of refuse of incompetent perpetual losers like the Cardinals and Lions. So grading this Dolphins draft class can’t really be done today.
Check back in 3 to 5 years. Where we’ll either be looked at with envy, like we all do with New England. Or we’ll be the laughing stock of the NFL for years to come.
Cam, Randy … you better know what the hell you’re doing!
But for now, I’ll give this Dolphins draft a grade of C.
(C is good. I was a C student and look how I turned out!)
This draft will make or break Cam Cameron and Randy Mueller’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins. This draft will either get us where we want to go, or set us back another decade.
In ten plus years, passing on Quinn will either have people calling Mueller and Cameron geniuses, ala Scott Pioli and his drafting backup Michigan QB Tom Brady in the 6th round of the 2000 draft … or they’ll be calling it our Sam Bowie moment.
Fair or not, Ted Ginn Jr. will always be compared to Brady Quinn, even though they don’t even play the same position. And if QB John Beck doesn’t pan out and he becomes the next Jim Druckenmiller, the fans and media will always look back and say, “We coulda had Brady Quinn” just before setting torches to the practice bubble in Davie.
I’ll say one thing about Mueller and Cameron: they have balls the size of the Goodyear airships that fly over Dolphin Stadium during every game.
No matter what happens, this draft will never be looked at as trite. Not for the Dolphins. It will always be looked at as the draft where we had Quinn delivered to our door step and we refused to sign for the package. If Quinn goes on to have a Hall of Fame career while Ginn and/or Beck turn out to be just average or worse, 2007 will be the defining moment for this franchise in the new millennium. If this draft class doesn't pan out, these Dolphins will fall from the NFL's summit of “franchises with rich tradition” like the Cowboys, Redskins, Steelers and Packers and will be hurled into the pile of refuse of incompetent perpetual losers like the Cardinals and Lions. So grading this Dolphins draft class can’t really be done today.
Check back in 3 to 5 years. Where we’ll either be looked at with envy, like we all do with New England. Or we’ll be the laughing stock of the NFL for years to come.
Cam, Randy … you better know what the hell you’re doing!
But for now, I’ll give this Dolphins draft a grade of C.
(C is good. I was a C student and look how I turned out!)
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Perspective: Ginn & Beck Could Be Real Deal
I was able to calm down and re-think the Dolphins draft. Read my article over at The Phish Tank where I re-cap the first day and make an argument that maybe the Fins made the right moves after all.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Ted Ginn Jr.
WR Ted Ginn Jr.
For whatever it's worth, maybe this highlight reel can makes us feel a little better:
For whatever it's worth, maybe this highlight reel can makes us feel a little better:
You can also read the scouting report on Ginn that we did over at The Phish Tank for our MVN mock-draft. I can't believe we got it right.
I also called Ginn a sleeper pick in my final mock draft.
See you during the second round...
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Friday, April 27, 2007
We Interrupt Fins Draft Rumors For An Important Announcement…
One last reminder for you to join me tomorrow as I live-blog the NFL Draft and make a total disaster out of this site.It’ll be my first time live-blogging. It’ll be like we’re watching the draft together. Except that we can’t see each other. And you can’t see how I look unshaven with pizza roll crumbs all over my chest and beer stains on my shirt. And my smarmy comments will be what keeps you entertained and will make the time go by quick.
Alright, I know, it’ll probably be a debacle… but it’ll be fun.
I’ll be starting at 12:00 PM and I’ll be watching the ESPN coverage. Why ESPN? Because most people don’t have NFL Network AND ESPN personalities make easier targets to bash and make fun of AND I’m a masochist who likes to hear Chris Berman drone on and on and reveal to us the pick exactly one second before the commissioner makes the announcement. Plus I really think Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay are going to go 12 rounds of bear-knuckle boxing with each other. AND I think Keyshawn Johnson will be a train wreck of an analyst.
So, come join me at noon as we watch this thing unravel all the way up to the ninth pick and possibly beyond.
Also, last chance for you to enter the MSD Draft Contest. I have about 114 entries already, so get in on the fun dammit.
See you guys tomorrow.
Until then, keep checking the post below for any breaking news, rumors and more false reporting from PFT!
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
MSD Draft Pants Party (Pre-Party)
Well, this is it. Draft Day eve. Keep it here as I'll be posting rumors, news and miscellaneous whatnot throughout the day right here.
Also, today's the last day to submit your Mock Draft Contest entry. And a reminder to join me tomorrow as I'll be live blogging the draft right here. JD from SporTech Matter is going to be at the Dolphins training facility at the Fins Draft Party (Look! JD in a bubble!) and will be sending me pics for me to post here during the live-blog. So, MSD has got you covered on all goings on for your Miami Dolphins draft crap. Weee.....
Now ... on with the bullets:
Updated 5:53 PM
- The Miami Herald is reporting that the Dolphins placed a call to Brady Quinn today. Quinn said he received a voice-message from QB coach Terry Shea. While Shea helped Quinn prepare for the NFL combine and this could be interpreted as a courtesy call to one of his students, the Herald speculates that the call was made to make sure Quinn knows he's Miami's number one choice and that they'll trade up for him should he fall pass No. 3 (or maybe even before that?).
This same article says that the early report from PFT (see below 3:25 PM) that the Raiders had a deal in place with Quinn is NOT TRUE. ProFootballTalk. Pfft. ProFootballLIES! I say. Anyway ...
Updated 5:40 PM
- My third and final Dolphins Mock Draft Rounds 1-7 has been posted over at The Phish Tank along with a prediction on how Brady Quinn will fall to the Fins at 9. I also list 3 Dark Horse picks AND a couple of bold predictions. Sheck it ow, mein...
Updated 5:34 PM
- Armando Salguero is confirming that the Chiefs are willing to accept a 4th round pick from the Dolphins for Trent Green. Salguero says that this is a sure sign that Carl Peterson wants to get a deal done before the draft is over. That means Mueller has to stand his ground even more. Accept our seventh or f%$# off! Salguero predicts a deal will be done by Monday.
Updated 4:50 PM
- PFT have addressed what we covered here in what John Clayton said about the Trent Green talks. Clayton said that the Chiefs are willing to now take a 4th round pick for Green and PFT says that that would be a fair deal. BUT ... I say to PFT, "What you talkin' bout Willis???" The Dolphins do not have a 5th round pick. This makes their one 4th round pick even more important. Screw PFT and screw Carl Peterson. Memo to everyone: The Chiefs are NOT going to keep Trent Green. They are NOT going to pay him 7 million to be a back up and he is NOT going to accept a trade anywhere else. So Randy needs to remain steadfast. The Chiefs are going to have to release Green eventually. Or let pride take the best of them and get reamed by paying someone 7 million dollars to hold a clip board. NO 4TH ROUND PICK FOR GREEN!!!!
Updated 3:39 PM
- There are constant rumors that the Cardinals, who pick 5th overall, like OT Levi Brown more than they do OT Joe Thomas. (Here and Here.) Thomas could go as high as No. 2 to the Lions or, if the Lions take either Russell or Calvin, then Thomas would fall to the Bucs at No. 4. The Bucs have said that their second choice after Calvin is Thomas. This means Arizona would then take Brown at 5. So, with Quin, Russell, Calvin, Thomas and now Brown all gone ... what do the Dolphins do?
As a side note, Mel Kiper Jr. and the new kid Todd McShay are having another spirited debate on Sports Center. Kiper seems to be the more aggressive one. No doubt he fears this new young buck who is challenging his draft-guru supremacy. This is why I'll be watching ESPN's draft coverage. Could be that Mel and Todd have a Thunderdome-like battle right there at Radio City with McShay ripping Mel's still-beating heart out his cracked chest cavity while he turns to Chris Berman and Chris Mortensen and shouts a primal scream towards them. "Anyone else wanna dance with the Toddinator? What about you, With Me Leather Fat Man? I'll take you on too, Mr. I Make Shit Up For TV Ratings Mortensen! Arrggghh!!!!!!!!"
That should be awesome.
Updated 3:25 PM
- PFT is reporting a rumor that the Raiders are closing in on a deal with Brady Quinn. This flies in the face of all reports saying Oakland wants JaMarcus Russell. Could be just a rumor. Could be true. Keep in mind that last season everyone was saying Reggie Bush was without a doubt going to be the first pick to Houston. Then they screwed the pooch and drafted Mario Williams. As for Russell, I don't think he's on Miami's radar at all. Either way, he's not getting past the first 3 picks no matter what.
Updated 3:15 PM
- ESPN's Sports Center Special (airing now) has a few nuggets of interest. Michael Smith says his sources tell him the Raiders are going to take JaMarcus Russell with the first pick, even though they are really tempted with Calvin Johnson. John Clayton said that there is more than a 50% chance the Browns will take Brady Quinn with the third overall pick. He also said the Trent Green talks have made "some" improvements. According to Clayton, the Chiefs are relaxing on their stance for a 2nd rounder but are still not accepting Miami's offer of a 6th rounder. So the talks are moving but getting nowhere. There was also talk of the second-tier QBs moving up in stock. The talking heads there are saying that both Trent Edwards and John Beck are moving up rapidly and could even be late first rounders.
Whew! That's a lot of info to digest. But the breakdown is bleak for the Fins. With Cleveland taking Quinn, the Fins lose Brady. With Beck and Edwards moving up and being taken before Miami's second round picks, the Fins lose their plans A and B at QB. However, if the Raiders do take Russell, then that's one less team in the running for Edwards or Beck. So there's always a chance. But if either or both go before Miami's 6oth overall pick (with the Lions and Bears rumored to be targeting a QB with their second picks), then they're screwed on the QB front. There's always Drew Stanton and Kevin Kolb but the Fins don't seem to be too high on either of them (not sure why.)
Updated 1:07 PM
- The Sun-Sentinel's Harvey Fialkov reports that Ohio St. WR Ted Ginn Jr. is on the Dolphins' draft radar. This is especially true if the Fins trade Marty Booker, who is believed to be a chip in the on-going Trent Green trade talks. Me and my Phish Tank homeys drafted Ginn in our MVN mock. He's a divisive pick. But I am in the minority that likes him. He's not my preference. But I don't think he's going to be a bust by any means. All the stuff he's getting knocked for is fixable. But one thing you can't coach is speed. And speed kills.
- The Sun-Sentinel's Alex Marvez participated in a nation-wide NFL writers mock draft. His pick: Brady Quinn.
- Pro Football Talk reports that the Browns, who hold the No. 3 pick, are choosing between Brady Quinn and Joe Thomas (not Adrian Peterson, reportedly). So this means that Quinn falling to the Fins is still a real possibility. PFT also says that the Vikings, previously believed to like Quinn, are actually targeting LSU S LaRon Landry.
- Armando Salguero has an excellent post today on the latest pre-draft rumblings going on with the Fins. Salguero confirms that the Dolphins will try to trade up for Quinn if the gets past the 3rd pick. He also confirms that the Dolphins like BYU's John Beck over all the other second-tier QBs.
- I'll be posting my 3rd and final Dolphins mock draft over at The Phish Tank later today.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Is John Beck Dolphins' QB of the Future?
The Palm Beach Post's Greg Bedard and Edgar Thomson both say that out of the second tier of quarterbacks entering the draft Saturday, the Dolphins like BYU's John Beck the most. "The Dolphins favor John Beck of BYU. He's closest to being game ready. And at
25 years old, thanks to a Mormon mission, he's much more mature than the other
players. He's a guy you could feel confident in leading your team."
Of all the college football I watch (and I watch a whole hell of a lot of college football), Beck is the one guy I saw the least of last season -- only because BYU is hardly on TV. But I've mentioned here before that I like this guy. From what I've seen, I like him a lot. He's really accurate, cool in the pocket and looks to have a great head on his shoulders. I'd call him a poor man's Brady Quinn, in that he's not a big name and he doesn't play for a big program like Quinn. If the Fins are, in fact, targeting him. I can live with that.
Here's a brief scouting report on Beck:
- He's very accurate
- His passes are very crisp and he has a great touch with a very good quick release
- He has a pretty strong arm.
- He has nimble feet and good pocket awareness and can take a hit
- He's very smart and a savvy football player
In other words, he has all the makings of a QB Cam Cameron loves. Beck's draft stock has sky-rocketed in the last few weeks and draft-guru Mel Kiper Jr. has him ranked 5th, just under Trent Edwards, with his ranking rising by the day. Beck has also drawn comparisons to Rams quarterback Marc Bulger. And who drafted Marc Bulger when he was GM of the New Orleans Saints back in 2000? Randy Mueller.
We know the Dolphins are going to draft a quarterback this weekend. We know Quinn is their preference. But we also know that getting him will cost them picks. Which means Beck could be the man.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Dolphins Mock-Draft Rounds 1-7, part 2
Sorry for the lack of posts today. Work has me runnin circles.
In the meantime, there's this: I posted my Dolphins Mock-Draft Rounds 1-7, Part 2 over at The Phish Tank.
Take a gander and leave me a shout out, yo!
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Will The Dolphins Trade Up For Brady Quinn?
MSD Nation member and all around awesome dude, the handsome-sounding Brian, asked me an interesting question yesterday in the comments:"There's talk of the Fins trading up with either Washington or Minnesota if
Quinn starts to slide. How much do you think we'd have to give up to make the
jump? The chart says an early third to get up to 6 (250 points) and a late third
to get up to 7 (150 points). Think either of those teams would be willing to
take just our third? Or in Minnesota's case maybe our 4th this year and a late
draft choice next year? Additionally, do you think we should make that move if
possible? I know you're high on Quinn."
His question inspired me to do two things: Think. And write. I don't do either one very well, but I did manage to squeeze out an entire article on the subject, which you can find over at The Phish Tank.
Go read it. Tell me what you think.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Monday, April 23, 2007
Dan Marino Says Be Patient Dammit!
Monday Draft Bullets: - The Great One tells us all to be patient. Listen to the Great One! Being a life long Dolphins fan and frequenter of blogs and forums, one thing I can say for sure about most Dolphins fans is this: They're an impatient and sometimes very unreasonable lot. But this is exactly what we need. Patience. Even with a new "offensive-minded" head coach, the 10 draft picks, the fact that this team will draft a QB somewhere in this draft, the aquisition of LB Joey Porter and the possibility of landing Trent Green ... it's going to take time for this team to become a true contender. Can the Dolphins turn it around in one year? Certainly. We have the New Orleans Saints of the world to show us it can be done. But the odds are against it. So if we end the 2007 season sub .500 again, don't bitch about it Dolfans. It's going to take time. So chill the hell out and let's have a little faith. Or Dan Marino will find you and kick your ass. Then he will find everyone you've ever known and kick their asses too.
- Fox Sports lists the top draft needs for the Dolphins. Somehow, quarterback was left off the list. Yet they manage to list a position I personally think needs help but most are ignoring: Defensive Tackle.
- We could be hearing "Allllrighhhtt Miiiiiaaamiiii!!!!" on the radio on Sundays again. WQAM will be broadactsing Dolphins games again. My question is, will they pair Jimmy Cefalo with Jim Mandich as the play-by-play and color guys? Talk about contrast in styles. One (Cefalo) sounds like he should be welcoming mourners to a funeral home, the other (Mandich) sounds like he's high on a cocktail of Moutain Dew, Coke, Diet Coke and actual coke. Should be fun.
- Ethan Skolnick says the Dolphins must take an offensive tackle with their first or second pick. Must.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Oh What A Week It Shall Be
- Heat loses Game 1 against the Bulls. The rebounding was atrocious, the foul trouble – um - troubling and all in all, the Heat were outplayed. Still, they were in the game the entire time and the Bulls couldn’t seem to put the boys away. And in the end, we were within 3 points and a rebound from taking it into overtime. So, I’m disappointed. But not worried. Game 2 Tuesday.
- This is quite a week for Miami sports fans. The Heat are in the playoffs defending their title and will be bringing the series to Miami Friday and Sunday. Oh and there’s a little shindig called the NFL Draft on Saturday and Sunday.
- My prediction on the Trent Green thing: A deal will not get done until sometime Saturday, while the draft is in progress. But only once Carl Peterson finally realizes he has zero leverage and decides to accept Randy Mueller’s offer of a 6th round pick. Supposedly, the perception is that we’re desperate for a QB. That very well may be. We are desperate to a degree. But we’re not stupid. Unless the spirit of Rick Spielman takes possession of Mueller’s soul this weekend, I don’t see Randy caving into Peterson’s “hard-ass” posturing (as cute as it may be).
- Just another friendly reminder to send in your MSD Contest entry (deadline Friday @ Midnight). So get to it. Even if you don’t know what the hell you’re doing – and really, who does? – send one in. Steal Mel Kiper's mock draft, he's always right! Cut and paste a mock draft from another site or blog or make up names for all I care. Just get in on the fun. I’m enjoying reading the entries I’ve already received. And don’t forget to visit me when I live blog the draft Saturday and really take this blog to the next level (from the trash heap to the toilet bowl, baby!)
- This is quite a week for Miami sports fans. The Heat are in the playoffs defending their title and will be bringing the series to Miami Friday and Sunday. Oh and there’s a little shindig called the NFL Draft on Saturday and Sunday.
- My prediction on the Trent Green thing: A deal will not get done until sometime Saturday, while the draft is in progress. But only once Carl Peterson finally realizes he has zero leverage and decides to accept Randy Mueller’s offer of a 6th round pick. Supposedly, the perception is that we’re desperate for a QB. That very well may be. We are desperate to a degree. But we’re not stupid. Unless the spirit of Rick Spielman takes possession of Mueller’s soul this weekend, I don’t see Randy caving into Peterson’s “hard-ass” posturing (as cute as it may be).
- Just another friendly reminder to send in your MSD Contest entry (deadline Friday @ Midnight). So get to it. Even if you don’t know what the hell you’re doing – and really, who does? – send one in. Steal Mel Kiper's mock draft, he's always right! Cut and paste a mock draft from another site or blog or make up names for all I care. Just get in on the fun. I’m enjoying reading the entries I’ve already received. And don’t forget to visit me when I live blog the draft Saturday and really take this blog to the next level (from the trash heap to the toilet bowl, baby!)
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft, Miami Heat
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Dude's Dolphins Mock Draft 1.0
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Okay. He’s gone. But before he left, he asked me to do some things for him. Which means I’ll be away from the PC probably for the rest of the day running errands for his fat ass.
Anyway, to keep you occupied, if you haven’t seen it yet, head on over to The Phish Tank and take a gander at my Dolphins Mock Draft Rounds 1-7, Part 1.
Let me know what you think, you savvy Dolphins dudes and dudettes. I’d appreciate it.
I’ll be back to wrap up the day’s news and give my weekly wrap-up. Until then, you can find any breaking news over at SporTech throughout the day. You can also join in on the picture caption fun over there as well. Tell me my entry isn’t comedy gold!
Anyway, catch you guys later.
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
We Got 10 Picks
Wednesday Afternoon Bullets: - The Dolphins did not match the Rams' offer for punter Donnie Jones. We now have 10 picks in the draft. So, there you have it. Thus bringing an end to the most controversial item ever talked about here on MSD. Oh yea. Dolphins punter talk was the most divisive item ever talked about here on MSD. I'm such a contentious badass blogger.
- Our friends (friends or friend?) over at The Phinsider likes Brady Quinn as much as I do. And he figures the chances of getting him are better now that the Lions and Bucs are reportedly talking swapping first-round picks.
- I just posted my full Dolphins Mock-Draft over at The Phish Tank. At post-time, I hadn't heard yet about the Donnie Jones thing, so use your imagination on how the Fins will use that 3rd 7th rounder.
- We'll find out tonight if the injury-riddled Heat will play the Cavs or the Bulls in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. But don't doubt the Heat. You doubt the Heat and Pat Riley will find you and beat you with a shoe.
See you guys tomorrow....
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft, Miami Heat
Draft Stuff
Wednesday Draft Stuff:
- Randy Mueller says that the Dolphins' draft day approach will be "best available player." Which I completely agree with. Yes, there are a ton of needs on this team and yes that first pick should, ideally, be on offense. But best player available is best player available. If there’s a great future stud there – like an Amobi Okoye – you take him. This is how you build a football team. 1983 Dolphins? They had a quarterback (2 actually) that led them to the Super Bowl just the year before. Yet they took Dan Marino with their first pick. Even Mueller, when he was running things in New Orleans, took Deuce McAllister with a first round pick even though the team already had Ricky Williams on their roster. The recent sexy/popular pick on most expert mock drafts have Penn State OT Levi Brown going to the Dolphins. Now that Mueller has made his draft philosophy known, I am even more convinced than ever that Miami will pass on Brown.
- Still nothing on the potential Trent Green trade. The headline reads "No progress, but talks continue." What does that mean?
Carl: I'll give you Trent Green for your 2nd round pick.
Randy: No.
Carl: Oh. Hey! Howsabout you give me a 2nd round pick for Trent Green?
Randy: No.
Carl: I know! I know! Ill give you Trent Green and ... now listen to this ... all you have to give me is your second round pick! Ah? Ahh??
Randy: No.
Carl: (sigh) ... Ok. Ok. I hear ya. Wait! Wait! I got it!!! I got it!!! I'll say something and you answer without thinking about it, kay? Ready ... and ... 2ndroundpickforTrentGreen GO!....
Randy: No.
Carl: Damn!
- LSU punter Chris Jackson had a private workout with the Dolphins yesterday. Scouts.com says the Dolphins may take a look at former Hurricanes punter Brian Monroe (subscription required, so take my word for it). In other words, don't expect the Fins to match St. Louis' offer for Donnie Jones.
- I'll be posting my first Dolphins mock draft sometime this afternoon over at The Phish Tank. All 7 rounds of how I think they'll go. So check it out later ...
- And, by the looks of it, I'm not the only one in-love with Brady Quinn. (Just don't tell Tim Hardaway.)
GO FINS!!!!
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Stand Your Ground, Mueller!
Tuesday Bullets (updated):
...
- The Herald reports that, while the Dolphins and Chiefs are still talking, there has been no progress made in the Trent Green trade discussions. Basically, KC President Carl Peterson is stubbornly refusing to accept anything lower than a 2nd round pick for Green. Peterson said that he will wait it out, even up until draft day, if he has to. He also used our recent trade with the Patriots as an example of why he won't give up Green for a second day pick:
''I told Randy that they made a great trade with New England,'' Peterson said, referring to a recent deal that sent receiver Wes Welker to the Patriots. "They got for what we would consider a third wide receiver and kick-return specialist second- and seventh-round draft picks. I told him that I think a starting quarterback is worth that."
Look ... I'm tired of bashing Peterson for having his head up his ass. He's clearly trying to get the best deal he can for his team, so you can't blame him for that. Howevva ... Mueller needs to stand his ground here. As I said yesterday, Peterson and the Chiefs are the ones under the most pressure to make a deal here. They're the ones that will owe Green big money if he stays in KC, and Green has made it clear that he will make it very difficult for any other team other than Miami who wants to trade for him. He's already agreed to re-structure his contract with the Dolphins. But he won't do that with any other team. So -- I cannot emphasize this enough -- Randy Mueller needs to stand his ground and not give in to Peterson's demands. A 2nd round pick for Green is ludicrous. Ludicrous I say!
- The Sun-Sentinel's Harvey Fialkov has a minicamp wrap-up and also gives a shoutout to Cam Cameron's good-guy approach in contrast to Nick Saban's assholeishness:
"It is a pleasure to actually have press conferences again -- and not press
confrontations -- like we did with Nick Saban on a regular basis. Clearly,
Cameron is more comfortable in his skin than Saban, who has some serious issues
with public speaking and a clear distrust for everybody - not just media.
Cameron charms us with hokey sayings and compliments our questions without
answering them, but it's still nice to lose the daily tension that Saban brought
with him. The Alabama reporters can deal with that now. The players seem more
relaxed, too."
Fialkov (damn that's a pain in the ass to spell correctly) also writes that the verteran players on defense are still distrustful of Manny Wright until he can prove he's mature. He also reports that Anthony Alabi will get a shot at the left tackle position. And he gives some positive news about the Fins' secondary:
"Let's hope that no team decides to throw a lot of money at restricted free
agent safety Yeremiah Bell because he proved that he's a playmaker once Saban
finally started playing him last season. I believe that a more relaxed Jason
Allen will display the athleticism at corner now that Saban isn't sitting on his
shoulder pads. He's a huge corner and hard-hitter. A healthy Travis Daniels will
also improve this season so the defense is absolutely set."
- Armando Salguero predicts on his blog today that the Dolphins will take Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, if he should fall to No. 9:
"If Peterson is there, the Dolphins take him, assuming someone like Brady Quinn
or JaMarcus Russell are already off the board...I've been told the Dolphins are
not going to fall into the trap of counting on Ricky Williams ever again."
At first glance, this sounds batshit crazy. And no doubt there will be cries for Mueller's head if he were to draft Peterson. But if the scouts and "experts" are right about him, Peterson is going to be the next great running back in the NFL. And given the precarious spot the No. 9 pick is, and given the fact that the FO is not in love with Levi Brown and the fact that many feel WR Ted Ginn Jr. is a big risk to take at 9 and given the fact that Peterson is ranked in the top 5 in this year's draft prospect class ... it's not all that crazy. There are needs aplenty on the Fins. So it'll all come down to drafting to fill needs or drafting the best player available. It's an interesting little argument Salguero makes here.
- Speaking of the No. 9 pick -- here is ESPN's All Time Best No. 9 Picks in Draft History.
- Fox Sports' Adam Schein writes about Brady Quinn and places the Dolphins as one of the teams likely to land him. He also suggests that if (when) the Dolphins get Green, drafting Quinn or another QB will not be on the Dolphins' agenda -- which makes no sense to me. Of course it will! Besides, the FO has already said they plan to draft a QB sometime during the first day. Schein also points out that Quinn says the Dolphins have shown the most enthusiasm for his services and that Quinn loves Cam Cameron's cerebral approach to the game:
"I actually think this is the best fit for Quinn. He can deal with the pressure
of being, yet again in South Florida, the next Dan Marino. And Quinn raved about
his meetings with Cam Cameron and the Dolphin brass and says Miami has, perhaps, shown the most interest in him. He loved the cerebral nature of Cameron and the Dolphin brass in the interviews."
Cameron and Quinn seem to be a match made in heaven. And I've read and heard that Cam is really high on Quinn. I wouldn't be surpised if the coach somehow convinces Mueller to make a move up the board to get him. The door is still very much open -- not by much -- but still.
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- Taking a somewhat uncomfortable, but necessary, break from Dolphins news and Patriot-fan bashing for a second ... Fanhouse blogger Nick Dallamora is a student at Virginia Tech. He posted a piece on his experience during yesterday's horrible tragedy up in Blacksburg. It’s a poignant -- albeit frightening --first-hand account that really brings home the overwhelming feelings of distress, fear and, ultimately, profound sorrow for the students of Virginia Tech and their families. Give it a read.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
At This Rate, We Might As Well Just Call It A Season
Friday Afternoon Bullets:
- Well, the snake-bitten Miami Heat continue to be, um, bitten by snakes. Dwyane Wade told reporters that, because of the tendonitis in his left knee, he can’t dunk.
"It's just real sore," Wade said of the knee. "The only thing I can do is
continue to do the therapy and then one day, I come in and it feels good. I know
it's not going to go away; I am just looking for a little relief."
Supposedly, the tendonitis makes landing a bit painful. So, there’s the good news heading into the playoffs. For the record, I did say Wade should’ve called it a year after he dislocated his shoulder. Now, we’re heading into our title defense in shambles and D-Wade's offseason is going to see more surgeries than Burt Reynold's face. As my friend Daniel Goldberg would say, "Oy vey!" Yes Daniel. Oy vey indeed.
- Startling revelations out of Tuscaloosa: Members of the Alabama sports media realize Nick Saban is an asshole! (And he still says “relative to” when he talks. What an asshole).
- Dolphins started mini-camps today. Here are some updates from the always excellent Greg Bedard. What stands out to me? Jason Allen is playing corner. Interesting. Jamar Fletcher 2.0 anyone?
- Wow. Plenty of feed back over my punter comments from yesterday. Mostly in e-mails as well as comments made here and over at Dolphins In Depth (if you noticed, I commented there and then someone called me a queer. Salguero's readers are the best!) and SporTech Matter.
Here’s my thing: I hear you about how good a punter Donnie Jones is. But look how sad we are. We’re debating the possible loss of a punter! We’ve gotten so used to the mediocrity of our offense and our propensity to go three and out on every possession that this is actually becoming an issue among Dolphins fans!? A dividing issue!? What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is going on around here??!! I’m sorry. But that’s just sad. Punters are a dime a dozen in this league and if the front office feels that the offer sheet is too much to match – for a punter – then I’m trusting that they know what they’re doing here. The argument is that Jones helps our defense because he’s a good punter. Fair enough, I guess. But – quick! – name the middle linebacker for the 2000 Super Bowl champion Ravens! Quick! – name the quarterback for the 2000 Ravens! Now – quick! Name the punter! Here's another test: Quick! - how many games did we win thanks to Donnie Jones' punting the last two seasons he's been here? (And don’t Google it either). See what I mean? He’s a punter for Petesake! Let. It. Go.
- Anyway, lost in all this silly Punter talk (sorry but it’s silly. I love you. But you’re being, well, just silly.), is Salguero’s take on what the Dolphins will/should do with the ninth pick. Salguero writes:
- Startling revelations out of Tuscaloosa: Members of the Alabama sports media realize Nick Saban is an asshole! (And he still says “relative to” when he talks. What an asshole).
- Dolphins started mini-camps today. Here are some updates from the always excellent Greg Bedard. What stands out to me? Jason Allen is playing corner. Interesting. Jamar Fletcher 2.0 anyone?
- Wow. Plenty of feed back over my punter comments from yesterday. Mostly in e-mails as well as comments made here and over at Dolphins In Depth (if you noticed, I commented there and then someone called me a queer. Salguero's readers are the best!) and SporTech Matter.
Here’s my thing: I hear you about how good a punter Donnie Jones is. But look how sad we are. We’re debating the possible loss of a punter! We’ve gotten so used to the mediocrity of our offense and our propensity to go three and out on every possession that this is actually becoming an issue among Dolphins fans!? A dividing issue!? What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is going on around here??!! I’m sorry. But that’s just sad. Punters are a dime a dozen in this league and if the front office feels that the offer sheet is too much to match – for a punter – then I’m trusting that they know what they’re doing here. The argument is that Jones helps our defense because he’s a good punter. Fair enough, I guess. But – quick! – name the middle linebacker for the 2000 Super Bowl champion Ravens! Quick! – name the quarterback for the 2000 Ravens! Now – quick! Name the punter! Here's another test: Quick! - how many games did we win thanks to Donnie Jones' punting the last two seasons he's been here? (And don’t Google it either). See what I mean? He’s a punter for Petesake! Let. It. Go.
- Anyway, lost in all this silly Punter talk (sorry but it’s silly. I love you. But you’re being, well, just silly.), is Salguero’s take on what the Dolphins will/should do with the ninth pick. Salguero writes:
"Has anyone seen the Dolphins play lately? They do not score enough points to
win. It's been like that for about half-a-dozen seasons, which through no
coincidence, is about the time the Dolphins have been out of the playoffs."
Armando proposes we pass on defensive prospects like Amobi Okoye, Leon Hall and Alan Branch in favor of an offensive prospect. I somewhat agree with him. This is part of why I conceded to my fellow Phish Tank writers that we take Ted Ginn Jr. in our mock draft. We need offense. And, besides, this is a mock draft that has Joe Thomas going 8th to the Falcons. So, you know, that is as mocky as it gets. So we went with the sexy pick. And yes, this draft needs to be all about the offense.
Salguero also writes:
"...if the Dolphins do not land [Brady] Quinn in the first round, I'm told they will likely have Michigan State QB Drew Stanton on their radar in the second round."
Yessir. I have been touting Stanton here for a while. If we can’t land Quinn, I want Stanton. Some of you disagree. That’s fine. But he’s a hell of an athlete and has a hell of an arm. Go get ‘im Muel!
SAVE DONNIE JONES!
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft, Miami Heat
MVN Mock Draft: It's Ted Ginn Jr.
After much debate, back and forth e-mails and extensive scouting reports, we at The Phish Tank selected WR Ted Ginn, Jr. in the MVN.com mock draft.
We were sure OT Joe Thomas was going to fall to us. But the Falcons took him ahead of us. As I said in a previous post, this mock draft took some unexpected turns. In the end, it came down to Levi Brown, Leon Hall, Amobi Okoye, Alan Branch and Ginn.
The popular, safe pick would’ve been Brown. But I have deep reservations about him here. I’m just not sold on the guy.
Above everything else, the Dolphins need help scoring points. Their offense, if you haven’t noticed, sucks. And there will be plenty of offensive tackles to look at in the 2nd round and beyond. With guys like Calvin Johnson, Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell off the board, Ginn was the best pick to make here.
Anyway, come by and read our scouting report and reasons why we chose Ginn. Thoughts are welcome.
You can also click play and see for yourself:
We were sure OT Joe Thomas was going to fall to us. But the Falcons took him ahead of us. As I said in a previous post, this mock draft took some unexpected turns. In the end, it came down to Levi Brown, Leon Hall, Amobi Okoye, Alan Branch and Ginn.
The popular, safe pick would’ve been Brown. But I have deep reservations about him here. I’m just not sold on the guy.
Above everything else, the Dolphins need help scoring points. Their offense, if you haven’t noticed, sucks. And there will be plenty of offensive tackles to look at in the 2nd round and beyond. With guys like Calvin Johnson, Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell off the board, Ginn was the best pick to make here.
Anyway, come by and read our scouting report and reasons why we chose Ginn. Thoughts are welcome.
You can also click play and see for yourself:
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Dolphins Are On The Clock (Updated)
Thursday Bullets:- As I mentioned last week, MVN.com is having their second annual NFL Writer's Mock Draft. We at The Phish Tank will be making our pick tomorrow morning. The mock draft itself has been a little screwy and unpredictable. Calvin Johnson went first to the Raiders, followed by JaMarcus Russell, Brady Quinn (argh!) and then, some surpirising picks -- Tampa Bay took DE Gaines Adams, then the Cards took RB Adrian Peterson, then Washington took S LaRon Landry, and the Vikings DE Jamaal Anderson. See who's dropping? OT Joe Thomas! Which means we'll be taking him if the Falcons don't. Otherwise, there's going to be fisticuffs among us Phish Tank writers because after Joe, there're a lot of disagreements. Anyway, come on over to PT and give us your thoughts. Then check in tomorrow morning to see our pick. If you want to see the draft so far, here it is.
- LOOK! PUNTER NEWS!!!! Wow. How lucky are we? Last week it was Olindo Mare news now it's ... that's right ... Donne Jones news! Yeee!! The Rams have signed Jones to an offer sheet. Which means if we don't match the offer, we get St. Louis' 7th round pick. I still can't believe some Dolphins fans actually debated the merits of Olindo Mare and losing him for a 6th rounder. They made cases like "touchbacks" and "reliable" and "I don't understand this move." (people ... HE'S A KICKER!!!!). But no doubt, there will be some debating about how we'll miss Jones' punting prowess. I say, see ya Donnie! Come on down extra 7th round pick! HE'S A PUNTER!!!!
- Brady Quinn "looked very sharp" in his private workout with the Dolphins. It looks more and more like Miami may try to trade up to get him. But they're going to have to leapfrog the Vikings and possibly even the Browns if they're going to get him. Dolphins fans seem to be split on this plan.
- Meanwhile, the Dolphins also had a private workout with Stanford QB Trent Edwards. Edwards' stock has been slowly climbing since the combine. And if the Fins can't land Quinn in the first round, they may look into pulling the trigger with Edwards in the 2nd -- although, I think their second choice would be Kevin Kolb, John Beck or Drew Stanton (and I would agree with either of those choices).
- The Dolphins may also look at WR with their first pick. They will host Ohio State WR Ted Ginn Jr. next week, according to the receiver's father. He might be a more realistic first choice if the Dolphins choose to go offense and choose to pass on OT Levi Brown. Ginn ran for scouts yesterday -- including Dolphins scouts who were present -- and clocked in a 4.38 40. That's disapointing for him. But he's still having problems with his bum ankle, which he hurt in the National Championship when his teammates mauled him during a celebration. Ginn's stock has been shaky ever since. Personally, I think he's too much of a reach for Number 9. But I do love his speed when he's healthy.
- Meanwhile, in Heat news: The Cavs and Bulls are in a race to see who will avoid playing the Heat in the first round.
That's it for now. Be sure to visit Phish Tank sometime tonight to give us some last minute imput on draft stuff.
UPDATE: The MVN Falcons went ahead and took Thomas. Son of a bitch! Didn't see that coming. So who's left? Levi Brown. Leon Hall. Tedd Ginn Jr. I'm not too jazzed about any of these guys. Come on over and let us know what you think.
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft, Miami Heat
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Draft Stuff (QB Version) ...
QB Draft notes from ESPN's John Clayton:
On the Dolphins current QB situation: Not convinced Daunte Culpepper will return to form, the Dolphins are studying every quarterback move possible. They might even consider trading up for Brady Quinn if the Notre Dame quarterback starts to fall. The Dolphins are flying all over the country to visit Quinn, JaMarcus Russell, Trent Edwards and most top quarterbacks. They continue to wait for the Chiefs to lower their demands for veteran quarterback Trent Green. The longer the Chiefs hold up the Green deal, the more the Dolphins will explore the rookie quarterback scene.
On the Raiders, Lions and Browns and their respective picks affecting ours: Calvin Johnson is moving to the top of the Raiders' draft board, but there's one caveat. Al Davis, who loves LSU QB JaMarcus Russell's arm, wants an alternative to Russell in order to justify taking Johnson, one of the most talented receivers to come along in years. The Raiders are looking at Lions backup QB Josh McCown in a trade. They would consider Daunte Culpepper if the Dolphins let him go. The problem is putting something together before the draft. Trent Edwards of Stanford and some of the second-round quarterbacks could be options as well. If Davis isn't satisfied with the options, he'll take Russell.
Should JaMarcus Russell fall out of the No. 1 spot, he will cause considerable thinking with the Lions. Although the Lions don't want to draft a quarterback, Russell has the type of strong arm that will make them pause for a second. Not having Calvin Johnson available at No. 2 could kill some of the Lions' trade options. That leaves the Lions with the options of taking halfback Adrian Peterson, tackle Joe Thomas and Russell. For the Lions, Russell will be a thought.
Browns general manager Phil Savage would like to avoid taking a quarterback with the No. 3 pick unless it's JaMarcus Russell, whom he's known since Russell was in his teens'. That's why the Browns have explored the Trent Green trade possibilities. Because the Browns need to win now, Savage wants to draft a player who won't need a lot of time to develop. That's why he would prefer Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson over Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn if both are available.
So if Brady Quinn should fall to, say 7th, the Dolphins might have to trade up to keep him from going to the Vikings: The Vikings aren't tipping their hand about whether or not they like Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn, but it's pretty clear they would take him if he falls to No. 7. Vikings coach Brad Childress believes Travaris Jackson will be a star as a starting quarterback, so he probably won't trade up to land Quinn. However, if Quinn drops like Matt Leinart did a year ago, the Vikings probably would take him.
Then there's this tidbit from Pro Football Weekly: The rumored trade and swap of picks for Bears OLB Lance Briggs is believed to be dead. The Redskins, according to a source in Washington, are hoping Brady Quinn will fall to No. 6 so that they can find a potential suitor — with Miami being the most likely — that would be willing to trade up and acquire the pick.
Meanwhile ... MVN.com is holding their 2nd annual NFL Writers' Mock Draft. We at The Phish Tank will be picking 9th for the Dolphins on Friday morning. Sean, Gabriel and myself have written numerous e-mails debating back and forth on who we want to take with the No. 9 pick. Quinn and Russell are off the board early, which pissed me off to no end. But, I'm recovered now. Anyway, we'd love to hear some thoughts on who you'd like us to select on Friday. You came really strong for me with my first PT column a couple of weeks back (and the Dude is humbled and grateful. You guys are the best!) So come on over and give us some names to draft and reasons why. In the end, the three of us are probably going to draw straws and flip a coin to decide.
You know, exactly how the real front office does things!
Update: ESPN.com is running their daily NFL Draft version of the SportsNation poll. Today's question: Who should the Miami Dolphins take with the No. 9 overall pick? While I think these polls are dumb, futile and meaningless, it does give us a picture of things.
Labels: Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft
Monday, April 09, 2007
Wade Comes Back ... Posey Gets Trashed (And Arrested)
Monday Morning Bullets:
- Dwyane Wade returned to the Heat last night. He finished the night with a pretty good 12 points, 8 assists (but 6 turnovers). Howeva ... Miami lost to the Mighty Bobcats in overtime 111-103. And in keeping with our long standing tradition of allowing no-name players on crappy teams to have career nights, the immortal Walter Herrmann -- a guy who looks like he stinks of patchouli and feet and should be selling hash on the beach instead of playing in the NBA -- dropped 15 points on our asses, including 3 key 3-pointers that put the proverbial nail in the proverbial coffin.
- After the game, James Posey told reporters: "A loss is ... a loss. They all hurt." Later that evening (or morning, depending on your perspective), Posey told Miami cops: "A driver's license is ... a driver's license. I need to take a piss." That's right. Posey and his knee-highs was arrested last night for DUI. Remember when Robert Hite was arrested for the same thing earlier this season? The team eventually released him. No doubt, Posey will only get a slap on the wrist. I smell a Dan Le Batard column/show topic!!!!
- The Dolphins will visit with JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn this week. Right now it appears that the Fins' chances of landing either could be in the hands of Oakland and Cleveland, respectively. Oakland, who holds the number 1 overall pick, could select WR Calvin Johnson, allowing Russel to drop. The Browns, who many think will grab Quinn, could opt to go with another player, allowing Quinn to drop. I still think the Fins are going to try to do something to move up.
- The Sun-Sentinel's Alex Marvez suggests the Dolphins could trade Daunte Culpepper away. I don't think it's plausible. Personally, I'd like to see it happen. Culpepper's career here has been a disaster. Nick Saban and the medical staff rushed him back too early and now he's not only still not ready for action but it appears more and more that the current leadership has very little --if any -- confidence in Culpepper. A clean break might be what's best for everybody.
Labels: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft, Miami Heat
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Quarterback Drama: Fins Still Seeking Marino's Heir
At this point, it's safe to say the current Dolphins leadership is not too fired up about Daunte Culpepper. The past few weeks have been all about trading for Trent Green, interest in David Carr and speculation that the Fins will select a QB somewhere in this year's NFL Draft.So, with not much going on in DolphinsNation lately (other than Olindo being shipped to New Orleans which, the more I think about it, the more I think Mueller can sometimes be brilliant. We were going to have to cut Mare sometime before mini-camps, yet we're able to finagle a draft pick for him anyway? Brilliant.), here's the latest in the endless fiasco known as the Dolphins' Quest for a Quarterback:
Randy Mueller, sometimes genius, sometimes a bit on the boneheaded side, spoke to WQAM radio. He told them that the Fins are going to take a "wait-and-see" approach with Culpepper. He also had this to say about Culpepper, when speaking to the media last week: "We’re trying to get better, whether it’s at quarterback or offensive line or receiver, we’re trying to get better. Anything I would say about the quarterback situation is really speculation at this point and I don’t think it benefits anybody ... We all would like to see a crystal ball for what’s going to happen with a lot of our players. I guess time will tell."
Not exactly painting a picture of faith there. Look, I've read a lot of comments (on other sites) and seen a few posts here and there (on other blogs) that say we should give Culpepper a shot, that he deserves another season, that we've invested a lot in him, that Cam Cameron is not doing right by him. But think about it. Cam wants to win. If he was 100% certain that Culpepper was healthy and right, then there's no question Cam would say so and all this quarterback talk would be non-existent. But the facts are -- as far as we can interpret them from what's being said and done by the front-office -- that the Dolphins are not confident in Culpepper right now. The plan, I think, is to get Culpepper healthy and see what happens. But from what I gather from what Cam and Mueller have said and done, they can't be feeling good about heading into the 2007 season with Culpepper as their starting quarterback. And we have to assume that the QB job is going to be up for grabs if and when they sign Trent Green or David Carr or someone else.
Meanwhile, Mueller said that Cameron and the offensive coaching staff will host a private workout with Brady Quinn next week. While Quinn's draft-stock has risen significantly in recent weeks, I think the Dolphins are going to try to do something to move up in the first round to get him. Whether or not they'll actually pull it off remains a long shot. It depends on how his workout goes and how much the Fins are willing to trade away to move up. But teams such as the Lions, Browns, Vikings and even the Bucs have expressed interest in drafting Quinn. All pick ahead of Miami in the first round.
As for Green and Carr -- the Browns keep showing a keen interest in Green. And Carr recently visited the Carolina Panthers. The Dolphins are still interested in Carr and Mueller said the team has spoken to his agent. But the Fins' interest in Carr seems to be more of a kicking-the-tires kind of thing (no pun intended).
Whatever happens in the next few months, at least we know the Dolphins are going to draft a quarterback this year. And that's refreshing news. Whether it'll be Quinn, Kevin Kolb, John Beck, Drew Stanton, Trent Edwards, or someone else, we'll just have to wait and see. Either way, it seems like the QB situation will remain a huge question mark until this team finally finds someone worthy of filling Dan Marino's shoes.
Meanwhile ... Jay Fiedler is attempting a come-back with the Falcons. Which means Atlanta fans better fall to their knees and pray to their ever-loving God that Mike Vick stays healthy. The more time passes, the more I can't believe this guy was actually our starting QB once. Ah, Dave Wannstedt -- how you ever got out of this town without being lynched is beyond me ...
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