When I first started this blog, I thought it would mainly be me critiquing front office moves and signings, etc. While it has turned into a blog about anything I think passionately about, I do have some thoughts on recent ramblings throughout the NFL...
1. The Ravens need a receiver, especially now that Derick Mason is making noise about retirement. Fabian Washington is NOT happy, and I don't blame him.
Think they had trouble passing before? Imagine a WR core of Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams. So what should they do?
Well, there are rumors that Brandon Marshall wants out of Denver, but he would cost at least a first rounder, probably more, then a big contract extension.
Why not make a play for Marvin Harrison? His agent says he still wants to play, and he could be a stabilizing force for that crew. Sure, he is no longer a #1 receiver, but neither is Isaac Bruce, and sometimes just getting a guy who has good hands, runs precise routes and takes pressure off the younger guys can be just what the doctor ordered.
There are some that argue Harrison might be done - so then there is also Amani Toomer. Again, not a #1, but someone who can fill the void left by Mason.
#2. Raiders - thanks for continually being a joke. The team cut rookie 6th rounder Stryker Sulak without giving him a contract!
Granted, sixth round picks don't make a lot of impact. But to cut a 6th rounder defensive end just because you signed Greg Ellis? You haven't even seen how he looks in pads! What a joke...
Here are the defensive ends on the Raiders roster: Ellis, Derrick Burgess, Derrick Gray, Greyson Gunheim, Jay Richardson, Matt Shaughnessy, Trevor Scott, and Desmond Bryant.
Other than Burgess and Ellis, I don't see one unexpendable guy on that list that isn't at least worth giving the rookie a deal to try out during training camp. Sulak had 10.5 sacks last year - here's to hoping someone picks him up and he sacks Jamaracus Russel three times, if Russell is still in the starting line up by the time they play. Honestly, this is probably the best thing that could have happened to the kid - good luck!
Lost in all of this, is my third point:
3. Is the Eagles 2002 draft maybe the best draft of the 2000's? PFT posted it last night, and I was surprised just how productive it was!
Here is the rundown: Lito Sheppard (first round), safety Michael Lewis (second round), cornerback Sheldon Brown (second round), running back Brian Westbrook (third round), center Scott Peters (fourth round), receiver Freddie Milons (fifth round), linebacker Tyreo Harrison (sixth round), and defensive end Raheem Brock (seventh round).
Now the Eagles made the mistake of letting Brock go, who has since become a productive player for the Colts. But that draft netted them two starting cornerbacks (one pro-bowler), a Pro Bowl Safety, Pro-Bowler/Offensive machine Brian Westbrook, and a starting defensive end (that ended up playing for someone else).
Can anyone come up with a better draft in the 2000's for me? I'd be hard pressed to come up with one...
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