MY TOP 10 PLAYERS
Granted and admittedly, this is opinion. My top ten is not based on the all the crap other analysts look at. Guarantee I have studied all these players as much as possible with the information that is available to non-media types.
1. Glen Dorsey- This guy has all the tools to make it happen. He was the consensus number 1 five months ago, but has slipped due to durability concerns. He goes 6′2″ 300 pounds and is a terror. He has a full trophy case to prove his worth and has motor running on high RPM’s probably because he was bow-legged as a kid. Passing on him is a mistake. Warren Sapp was about as tall, his career was pretty good.
2. Darren McFadden- It’s very conflicting internally to put him as two, but I can’t deny his ability. He can run, catch, throw and has played the odd QB hybrid position we have all tinkered with when playing Madden. BUT HE HAS DONE IT IN REAL LIFE. Anyone catch the LSU game this year? I am scared to put him at 2, but Reggie Bush with more tangible ability is hard to fault.
3. Jake Long- Anyone drafting for need would be smart to look at Long. He allowed only two sacks in his college career and only two penalties in his college career. That’s insanity. He’s also not throwing money around, he has not taking very much money from his agent which is a good sign for future employers.
4. Aquib Talib- If I had more time earlier in the year, I would have sung this guy’s praises to the masses. I almost laughed when the first draft previews had him somewhere in the second round. People questioned his speed and said his athletic ability was his only asset in college. It’s hard to deny that a guy who is taller than probably 2/3’s of NFL cornerbacks and runs a 4.47 is slow. I think this guy is a prototype for the future of NFL CB’s. If the trend is taller wide outs in the NFL, then the corners will need to get bigger too. He has character issues with regard to grass, weed or marryjane, but he’s not quite PacMan Jones.
5. Vernon Gholston- Five is a great spot for a workout warrior. That’s Gholston’s calling card. He ran a 4.68 40, repped the bench 37 times, and was a lead performer in the vertical jump, three cone drill, etc. He also got a sack against Jake Long (one of the two ever), and could be a true havoc in the 4-3 defense as a pass rusher.
6. Keith RIvers- This USC bro has played everywhere in his college career. He reads well as a linebacker (primary spot), runs well enough to be a safety in certain situations, and has the strength to rush the passer at defensive end. In the NFL he is a weak side linebacker, but don’t discount his ability to drop back in pass coverage or come screaming off the end.
7. Ryan Clady- The Boise State OT doesn’t have anything else to prove in my mind. He played against top-flight competition as a Bronco. He is an athletic 314 pound man and gets his hands on the defender before they have the chance. Any good NFL trainer will get him to about 325 without losing any of his speed. With pass rushers getting smaller and faster, Clady is the future.
8. Chris Long- The son of Howie has the measurables. He is a prototypical pass rusher with seemingly all the tools. He’ll fit in well with most teams, but is not a top 5 pick in most drafts.
9. Leodis McKelvin- A kick returner who runs the 40 in 4.38, and developed into a good corner is not that easy to find. Imagine Devin Hester, if he could play corner in the NFL. He might be Troy’s next big thing in the NFL.
10. Rashard Mendenhall- This Illinois running back amassed 1999 all purpose yards this past season. He also had 17 tds. He can run, he can catch. He led Illinois to the Rose Bowl this season. Enough said.
Other Notables: James Hardy, Joe Flaco, Ali Highsmith, Brandon Flowers, Dan Connor, Chris Johnson, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice
TOP 10 POTENTIAL BUSTS
1. Matthew Ryan- He oozes Alex Smith NFL potential. He throws an accurate ball but 19 INTs last season have me worried. Plus, he did not improve from Junior to senior year. His stats remained almost stagnant. He did attempt more passes, but his arm doesn’t have the zip it should. His passer rating did not improve and he turned it over more. I don’t see why he is the number one QB in the draft. I would put him behind Brian Brohm (NFL ready), Joe Flaco (strong arm), Andre Woodson (accuracy), and maybe even Chad Henne and Dennis Dixon.
2. Phillip Merling- No doubt teams will be attracted to his size 6′5″, but he’s only 272. The Clemson staff begged him to stay put but the allure of being drafted top 20 was too alluring. He can be good, but buyers beware.
3. DeSean Jackson- Sure he can fly (4.35 40), but he is listed generously at 6′0, 178. He is going to get punished at the pro level and has a history of injuries. He can’t block and must be placed in the slot only to be effective. He also was inactive for some games due to academic issues, including Cal’s bowl game this year.
4. Sedrick Ellis- He is shorter and fatter than Dorsey and I don’t think he can make it. My prediction is that he balloons after being drafted and there are problems getting him into camp due to contract issues. It will be a headache for whoever signs him. People that represent USC players have a history of this.
5. Mario Manningham- He has tons of qualities, but lies about pot use. Once again, not a really tall guy and he is not overly physical. He’s not really fast either, don’t was a pick on him.
6. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie- Maybe I am wrong, but he doesn’t have Talib’s qualities and has played against no one. Can someone explain why since he is a good track athlete and his cousin had a good NFL season he is a potential top 15 pick?
7. Devin Thomas- He has had one productive season in college football. Charles Rodgers anyone?
8. Jerod Mayo- He might be my Patrick Willis from last year. He has a ton of potential but doesn’t like being hit. Often he goes for the big shoulder hit instead of wrapping up. He has trouble getting off the block too. This is not good news.
9. Jeff Otah- Too big, too little experience.
10. Malcolm Kelly- When was the last time someone failed to impress at their pro day when they had nowhere to go but up? Kelly is huge, and should be good but he blamed conditions at Oklahoma for a subpar pro day. Huh, what?
Anyways, my friend and I came across a disc golf course in town. I have a couple friends back home that are really into it, but I have yet to partake. This past weekend, Mrs. THRILLHO bought me a 3 pack of discs, a driver, and approach/mid range, and a putter. I really know nothing of disc golf and was surprised to read how serious people take it. There are literally hundreds of discs all with unique ratings. This site has a bunch of discs and ratings listed. It looks like something I could get into. Has anyone tried this? Is it a total hippy “sport”?
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This just into the LWN newsroom…. Billy Crystal struck out, swinging. He was up 3-1 and swung at the next two. Hit a foul ball though.
On the way into work today I heard on the radio that the NFL is debating doing away with divisional winners, and instead seeding the playoffs based on record alone. I dont know how I feel about this. On one hand, it will make the season exciting throughout and balance out the competitiveness of the final weeks in the season. Some team seems to always get screwed at the end due to one team phoning it in and benching players, etc. Just this year, the Giants traveled to Tampa Bay even though they had the better record. It will also do wonders for fantasy football playoffs. Fantasy football leagues can now be extended since the star players will actually be playing up to the end of the regular season.
On the other hand, it takes away the inner battle for divisions. Some divisional rivalry games wont be as meaningful as they used to be, etc. People fear change…
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