Thursday, March 13, 2008

NFL thoughts

So I will just keep this short with a few thoughts I have about current NFL news, especially some draft thoughts!

First, and most exciting, my heart leapt for joy as an NFL draft analyst talked about what he sees the Buffalo Bills doing with their #11 draft pick. Believe it or not, Charles Davis has the Bills picking Michigan State's standout wide receiver Devin Thomas!!! Needless to mention that he is my favorite prospect this year! Also I should add that I have always had a warm spot in my heart for the Buffalo Bills! it is probably my favorite place to see him go that is actually looking for a wide out. I mean the Steelers would be better, but they won't pick wideout till round three, if at all.
In case you do not believe me, check it out for yourself!
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d807346e9

Secondly, I want to pose the question of why in the world did the Lions release Kevin Jones? I wish they would think about the fact that they have a horrid offensive line and stop trying to focus solely on skill positions! The only way this makes sense to me is if the Lions are going to draft a running back in the first two rounds! If this is so, I like the Lions to take a second round RB, and get a first round tackle, if one of the big four are left. I do have to admit I don't know much about who is on the Lion's offensive line, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know they arn't very good! There is good depth at running back, and I think it would be great to see them pick up a guy like Jamaal Charles or Matt Forte. Charles played in a tough conference but pounded out around 1600 yards in it this last year, while Forte played at Tulane and faced no great competition. Still any guy who puts up 2100+ gets good recognition in my book, and he has good size, something a Lions running back needs. Also add into the mix that the last Texas running back (and Charles is from Texas) seems to have been a bit of a flop, Cedric Benson. It may even be possible for Detroit to get Forte in the 3rd round as he is slated somewhere in there right now!

Third, although I know I said I would like to see the Lions pick up Matt Forte, I want to say that I really like the thought of the Steelers picking up Matt Forte in the third round! I doubt this though considering the fact that the Steelers picked up Mwelde Moore from the Vikings.

For now that is it, I am off to spring break but maybe sometime soon I will post the rest of my first round of picks!

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