There are a few more moves to talk about, but not in the way you'd expect. Forget the moves for the time being. Let's just talk about the teams and positions.
The Ravens have a new starting RB; call him "BAL RB 1".
The Browns MAY have a new starting RB (or he may be part of a committee). Still, let's call him "CLE RB 1".
The Falcons have a new WR; you guessed it, call him "ATL WR 1". While we're at it, let's also call their QB "ATL QB 1".
Now, if you take your draft rankings and replace names with teams and positons, can any of you, using common sense, tell me that "BAL RB 1", "CLE RB 1", "ATL WR 1" and even "ATL QB 1" deserve to move up your draftboards? Are the new ones THAT much better than the old ones? More to the point of this blog, would drafting the new ones make you feel a LOT less stupid than drafting the old ones?
Okay, let's make it real. Willis McGahee was on the decline on Buffalo. People seem to think Baltimore's got a great O-line b/c of the name of Jonathan Ogden, but he's getting old. Steve McNair is STILL the QB and is STILL one play away from turning over the reins to Kyle Boller. Is McGahee THAT much of an upgrade over Jamal Lewis? This article agrees with me. Therefore, I like it and the author. This article somewhat agrees with me, but gets slightly more optimistic. Finally, there's this article which fellates McGahee so hard I'm wondering if he's angling to become Willis' next 'baby momma'.
Speaking of Jamal, is he THAT much better than Reuben Droughns, considering the mess that is Cleveland?
Finally, we've got Joe Horn going to Atlanta. Even IF he stays healthy, what does common sense tell you about how a #1 WR fares in Atlanta with Vick as the QB? He probably won't fare too well, right? Joe Horn is NOT going to make Mike Vick a more accurate passer. Maybe Vick'll throw more passes to him and less to Crumpler, but maybe he won't. We have no idea what kind of offense Bobby Petrino is going to install. This move doesn't help OR hurt Horn or Vick one bit.
The only losers in all this are probably "BUF QB 1" and "BUF WR 1".... err.... JP Losman and Lee Evans. Without a solid RB to keep opposing D's honest, their productivity could take a major hit. Still, it's early in free agency and the draft is still like a month away.
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Joe Horn's leadership will be missed greatly this year in New Orleans. Joe introduced "GreatCatch" (www.TheGreatCatch.com) to the Saints at last years training camp. This Hot new training aid is helping players of every level to catch the football better. Joe is a leader and innovator, his presents on the field will be very important to the Falcons young group of receivers. Joe is a great football player but his greatest gift may be his ability to lead by example on and off the field. Go get'em Joe!
So you're saying Joe took his training aids with him, meaning Colston, Henderson and Copper will forget how to catch? It proves MY point so good enough for me! :)
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