Tim Tebow has been at the head of a lot of speculation to where he will end up in the draft. Some experts say second round while others say he could drop even farther. Tim's dad just recently came out with the bold prediction that his son will be a top 15 choice in this Aprils NFL Draft.
Why would his dad say this? Is this just normal father bias or does Tim know that a team in the first half of the round is high on him? The likeliest destination for him that high in the first round would be Jacksonville who has already been tied into discussions about drafting him to hopefully help the fan base.
The fan base has spoken in an online vote and has voted away from drafting Tebow because the team and the fans still support pro bowl quarterback David Garrard. So if they do draft Tebow there could be a split in the locker room or just an overall pissed off attitude towards Tebow.
If not the Jags then I'm not sure who would take him that high, unless the Raiders pull off another surprise move at the top of the draft then I think you will be seeing Tebow sitting for a while in the green room.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Rumors of Trade at Top of the Draft
Here is where I'll go over my theory for what will occur at the top end of the draft all because of quarterbacks, because quarterbacks make teams move up.
For the entire offseason the Cleveland Browns have been stockpiling draft choices through trades. They have a slew of third round choices along with multiple other late round selections. Some people can look at it as a team that is rebuilding trying to get as many young players as they can, but I don't see it that way.
Mike Holmgren earlier this week came out with a statement saying that he wishes he liked Jimmy Clausen more than he does, this I immediatly saw this as a sign pointing towards Holmgren wanting Clausen. Around draft time general managers and coaches are always trying to throw people off to what they really intend to do.
Martin Mayhew has already discussed that the Lions have at least one known team that they wil get an offer from. That team has to be the Browns because they are the only team with the ammo to move up. If the Rams take Sam Bradford this leaves only one first round talent quarterback on the board which means teams will want to move up to get him. The Browns most likely will trade to move up to the number two spot and give the Lions the number seven pick along with some mid round picks. This now gives Detroit ammunition.
The Lions now sitting at seven should be staring Trent Williams in the face from Oklahoma. He is a great tackle that they have rumored to be high on and he should be there at seven overall.
Mayhew earlier in the offseason had discussed picking up a homerun hitting running back in either free agency or the draft. So far there havent been any electryfying backs on the open market so the Lions have to look to the draft.
Jahvid Best ran a 4.35 40-yard dash the fastest of any back at the combine. I have a hunch the Lions really are hoping he falls to the second round. If there are rumors of someone like San Diego taking him at pick number 28 then the Lions now have the ammo to move back up into the first round because of the selections they would get if the Browns moved up.
For the entire offseason the Cleveland Browns have been stockpiling draft choices through trades. They have a slew of third round choices along with multiple other late round selections. Some people can look at it as a team that is rebuilding trying to get as many young players as they can, but I don't see it that way.
Mike Holmgren earlier this week came out with a statement saying that he wishes he liked Jimmy Clausen more than he does, this I immediatly saw this as a sign pointing towards Holmgren wanting Clausen. Around draft time general managers and coaches are always trying to throw people off to what they really intend to do.
Martin Mayhew has already discussed that the Lions have at least one known team that they wil get an offer from. That team has to be the Browns because they are the only team with the ammo to move up. If the Rams take Sam Bradford this leaves only one first round talent quarterback on the board which means teams will want to move up to get him. The Browns most likely will trade to move up to the number two spot and give the Lions the number seven pick along with some mid round picks. This now gives Detroit ammunition.
The Lions now sitting at seven should be staring Trent Williams in the face from Oklahoma. He is a great tackle that they have rumored to be high on and he should be there at seven overall.
Mayhew earlier in the offseason had discussed picking up a homerun hitting running back in either free agency or the draft. So far there havent been any electryfying backs on the open market so the Lions have to look to the draft.
Jahvid Best ran a 4.35 40-yard dash the fastest of any back at the combine. I have a hunch the Lions really are hoping he falls to the second round. If there are rumors of someone like San Diego taking him at pick number 28 then the Lions now have the ammo to move back up into the first round because of the selections they would get if the Browns moved up.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
What the Detroit Lions Should do Witrh the #2 Overall Selection
The Lions, again, are at the top of the first round. They are a team that needs help in a lot of areas but is solid in a few, like quarterback since they just took Matt Stafford last year. This year they need to approach it in the same fashion in that they just need the best player available. That player will probably be Ndamakung Suh if Sam Bradford is selected first. If Bradford is selected first this could open more options for the Lions.
When the first quarterback is off the board then other teams begin to get scared and want to get the other elite quarterback this year it being Jimmy Clausen. This could open a trade route for the Lions which would be their best bet at hacving a successful draft. If someone trades with them and they can stay in the top ten picks they could get a real asset like Russel Okung at left tackle which would move Backus inside to guard. If they move down there is really no wrong way to go.
When the first quarterback is off the board then other teams begin to get scared and want to get the other elite quarterback this year it being Jimmy Clausen. This could open a trade route for the Lions which would be their best bet at hacving a successful draft. If someone trades with them and they can stay in the top ten picks they could get a real asset like Russel Okung at left tackle which would move Backus inside to guard. If they move down there is really no wrong way to go.
What the Rams Should do With the #1 Overall Pick
The St. Louis Rams are in the position my favorite team (The Detroit Lions) were in last year, they have the number one overall choice in this years draft. Many people at first beleived that the Rams would go with one of the two big time defensive tackles, I was never a believer in this theory.
The Rams for the past couple drafts have been putting a lot of money into their defensive line with first round selections like Adam Carriker and Chris Long, so why would they spend more money at the d-line position? The only way I would think that they could go this route is if head coach Steve Spagnoulo really wants one of these players because he loves having a lot of D-lineman in the rotation.
What I think they will actually do is go with a quarterback. Even though I have begun to like Jimmy Clausen better because of Notre Dames pro style offense, but I think the Rams will go with Sam Bradford. With a top choice I always beleive if there is a quarterback worthy of the selection then you need to take him. If the Rams beleive Bradford can be that guy then they will take him.
The Rams for the past couple drafts have been putting a lot of money into their defensive line with first round selections like Adam Carriker and Chris Long, so why would they spend more money at the d-line position? The only way I would think that they could go this route is if head coach Steve Spagnoulo really wants one of these players because he loves having a lot of D-lineman in the rotation.
What I think they will actually do is go with a quarterback. Even though I have begun to like Jimmy Clausen better because of Notre Dames pro style offense, but I think the Rams will go with Sam Bradford. With a top choice I always beleive if there is a quarterback worthy of the selection then you need to take him. If the Rams beleive Bradford can be that guy then they will take him.
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