Mere Talk

Proverbs 14:23

All hard work brings a profit,

but mere talk leads only to poverty.



I think that about sums up my last few attempts to blog! I talk like I will be a blogger, but talking alone has led me to poverty in the blogging realm! I had big ideas, and much I wanted to say, but instead of making the effort to continually get on this thing and do it I got excited about what I wanted to do. Oh the folly of a fast tongue and soft hands!



Anyways, seeing as I am already posting I think I will say a thing or two! I am poised to come home and watch the NFL draft with my brother April 26th and 27th. With this hope has come a new found obsession with reading about who young draft prospects are, and where they might go in the draft.



First I want to list my first five picks in order, and then mention a few notes on players that may be of interest.



Miami- Chris Long

The Dolphins need a safe pick, a guy with character who has the skill and work ethic to be an impact player for years into the future since they have a LONG ways to go. Luckily for them Chris Long is ready to make a huge impact immediately, he had as much class as anyone in NFL history, and he is a workout freak! It also helps that he is a natural leader who will make all those around him better! Chris should fit perfectly with the Dolphins, especially if Jason Taylor decides to retire!

Some say that Chris has hit the ceiling on his talent. That was said of him last year also, and look at how much better he has become. Also this is not that much of a knock seeing as he is the kind of guy who can come in and get 13 sacks his first season... it's hard to get much better than that!



St. Louis- Sedrick Ellis
It might be a surprise to see me put Sedrick Ellis here, I did consider Vernon Gohlston and Jake Long, but honestly I think this makes a lot of sense. Dorsey would fit here too, but I would think taking a man who has been that injury plagued this early is far too risky. Ellis is only a slightly lesser talent and he has the potential to last 5 to 7 seasons beyond Dorsey. Last year the rams drafted Adam Carriker the defensive end in the first round. This season though they had to play him at DT. With this pick they would be able to move him back to DE, his most effective position. Also they have Glover at DT, at 33 years he is beginning to grow a nice full grey beard.
I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Jake Long going to the Rams at this point either.

Atlanta- Jake Long
Atlanta, like Miami, have a myriad of problems, none of which will be over soon. They also need a guy with long term ability, and more than any other team in the league they need a guy with superb character! Jake long provides both with a strong leadership quality. Many want to put Matt Ryan here, but Atlanta needs to build a line this year so that they can begin to develop a QB in the next few years. Also after picking up Micheal Turner, the best running back in free agency, the Falcons will want to bolster up the line to give him some running lanes.
Though I think it would be the wrong choice, they may go with Matt Ryan here, and wait to pick up a second tier tackle in the second round.

Oakland- Darren Mcfadden
I can only explain this with two words: Al Davis. As sure as the Lions picking a WR, Al Davis will pick the flashiest player in the draft. Darren Mcfadden fits that here. It should be noted though that though this may help the Raiders a little, they have many other more pressing needs.

Kansas City- Glenn Dorsey
The Chiefs are like a bob cat crouched and ready to pounce if Jake Long is still on the board. Since that is not the case they go with the unique athleticism of Glenn Dorsey. In spite of all the fears of injury, the Chiefs need DT and Dorsey is a monster of a DT. Also there is not much depth at DT, after Dorsey and Ellis there is a huge drop off. Kentwan Balmer and Trever Laws are good but not immediate impact guys.

So there you have my temporary top five. I think the hardest pick is the Rams, I can see them going so many ways. I also wanted to add a few comments about the draft before I end this rather long post.

1. Devin Thomas! This beast is rising the charts after putting up 1200+ plus yards for the Michigan State Spartans! He also ran a sub 4.4 forty time at the combine and is 6-2 215ish! Size, speed, production! I think he would be a great fit for the Skins or the 49er's in the first round. Some may say that is too high and it is unreasonable, but I would like to say that some experts this week have began to slide him into the late first round! One with the Titans, one with the 49ers. Mike Mayock, NFL.com's premiere draft specialist has him ranked 3rd among WR prospects!
2. I am desperately hoping that Jeff Otah or Chris Williams fall to the Steelers on draft day! I look for the steelers to pick tackle round one, guard round two! Though in round two, if Deven Thomas happens to be around, I wouldn't mind seeing the best team in NFL history pick him up!

Well that's it for now, leave me a comment or two! Even if it is to tell me how boring this post was!