Friday, February 6, 2009
Prospect of The Day! - Hakeem Nicks, WR - Updated 2/9
Every time I say his name it sounds like a sternutation but this catch is nothing to sneeze at:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210lbs
40 yd time: 4.57
Compared to: Ocho Cinco
His hero: Steve Smith
Stats: 36 games: 181 catches, 2840 yards (15.7 avg), 21TD.
Opinion: Reminds me a bit of Camarillo but with added bulk/strength. I suppose I would take an improved Camarillo anyday, but not necessarily in the first round or two. For this reason I would pass on Nicks. I think he's a very good player, and he has some fabulous numbers, but he doesn't seem to have any quickness off the line which is a big priority.
Rob Rang had previously listed Brandon Pettigrew as Miami's first round pick but less than a week later, has changed his mind, and his pick to Nicks:
"Bill Parcells is generally loathe to take receivers in the first round, but considering the team's need for size at the position, he may be forced into action. Nicks may lack the national recognition of some of his peers, but scouts are quietly comparing the UNC star to Larry Fitzgerald due to their amazing body control."
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210lbs
40 yd time: 4.57
Compared to: Ocho Cinco
His hero: Steve Smith
Stats: 36 games: 181 catches, 2840 yards (15.7 avg), 21TD.
Opinion: Reminds me a bit of Camarillo but with added bulk/strength. I suppose I would take an improved Camarillo anyday, but not necessarily in the first round or two. For this reason I would pass on Nicks. I think he's a very good player, and he has some fabulous numbers, but he doesn't seem to have any quickness off the line which is a big priority.
Rob Rang had previously listed Brandon Pettigrew as Miami's first round pick but less than a week later, has changed his mind, and his pick to Nicks:
"Bill Parcells is generally loathe to take receivers in the first round, but considering the team's need for size at the position, he may be forced into action. Nicks may lack the national recognition of some of his peers, but scouts are quietly comparing the UNC star to Larry Fitzgerald due to their amazing body control."
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Tins Bits - UPDATED - Updated AGAIN! - and Again!
Friday updates:
Thursday bits:
- I want me a Patrick Surtain...jersey? They pulled this last year in Miami, they slashed the price of the Jason Taylor thongs weeks before the trade.
- The polls are closed and Obama was elected as the Commander in Chief. Oh wait, Todd Haley was. It's as if the Chiefs didn't even interview any black candidates! Ridiculous. on to a different poll...
When asked which former Dolphin (in his prime) you would add to the 2009 roster, a whopping 60% of voters said Dan Marino.
Runners-up: Klingbeil 17%, Duper 11%, Fryar 6%, Ruddy 4%, Byars 0%. I know Marino was the face of the Dolphins for so long, but Quarterback is not a position of need in 2009. I was surprised that Ruddy came in 5th.
When asked in Draft Poll #2, Who should the Dolphins draft with their #25 (1st round) pick, 40% said Percy Harvin.
Runners-up: Larry English 20%, Macho Harris 15%, Clint Sintim 10%, Alphonso Smith 10%, Louis Delmas 5%. I suspect the numbers here are skewed based on familiarity. Harvin is a Florida guy, really doesn't fit with the Dolphins unless he only runs the Wildcat (at which point we might as well trade Ronnie), but everyone who reads the Florida papers probably knows the name. Same with English, he has been mentioned in many mock drafts in the same sentence with Miami.
Runners-up: Klingbeil 17%, Duper 11%, Fryar 6%, Ruddy 4%, Byars 0%. I know Marino was the face of the Dolphins for so long, but Quarterback is not a position of need in 2009. I was surprised that Ruddy came in 5th.
When asked in Draft Poll #2, Who should the Dolphins draft with their #25 (1st round) pick, 40% said Percy Harvin.
Runners-up: Larry English 20%, Macho Harris 15%, Clint Sintim 10%, Alphonso Smith 10%, Louis Delmas 5%. I suspect the numbers here are skewed based on familiarity. Harvin is a Florida guy, really doesn't fit with the Dolphins unless he only runs the Wildcat (at which point we might as well trade Ronnie), but everyone who reads the Florida papers probably knows the name. Same with English, he has been mentioned in many mock drafts in the same sentence with Miami.
- The 3rd 'Draft Poll' will be up later today, along with another 'Prospect of The Day' post.
- Anquan Boldin still isn't happy with the Cardinals. He says, "I don't think the relationship can be repaired with the organization." If he had played all 16 games in the regular season, projections show he would've caught 102 passes for 1186 yards and 13 touchdowns. And he did this as the number TWO guy. Sure, the Dolphins don't throw that much, but if we had a guy like Boldin, we'd probably throw MORE than we do now. As I'm not a fan of math, I propose a 30 second 'how can we trade for Boldin?' brainstorm. Essentially, what do you think we can offer and what do you think the Cards would accept. Go!
- According to BRETT FAVRE's agent, Bus Cook (I've heard of a Ship Cook, but surely a bus could just pull over and dine out), there's no pressure on Favre to decide on his future. He says Favre is deer hunting everyday. I have to admit I'm not into hunting or any of those outdoorsy rugged 'manly' sports but I couldn't help but think to myself, "they hunt deer in February?" So I went and checked it out and it turns out that deer hunting season in Mississippi is between September 12th and January 3rd, depending on what sort of deadly weapon you use. So unless Favre is using the deadly weapon that is his right arm, he's BREAKING THE LAW!! Does the NFL have a rule for this? Suspension anyone? LoL.
- update: Thanks to seasoned deer hunter, herdfan, it has been confirmed that Favre does in fact live in and most likely hunt in 'Zone 2' which allows the use of 'primitive weapon' deer hunting until February 22nd. So he's not breaking the law, but he IS using his deadly primitive weapon, aka his arm, which means my original post was half right.
Thursday bits:
- Was cruising the mock drafts today and found this quote from the normally reputable Matt McGuire.
- "A source close to the Dolphins at the Senior Bowl told me he does not expect Vernon Carey to be re-signed. Right tackle is a need and Phil Loadholt fits what Bill Parcells looks for in a huge, physical offensive lineman in the mold of a Jacob Rogers, Jumbo Elliot or Jake Long (but not as good as Elliot or Long; just saying they are all big maulers)."
- At the Senior Bowl, the Dolphins were represented by the Trifecta in person and no one else. Makes one wonder who this source is. Who was there on the media side...Omar? Armando? Edgar? Have any of these guys said they don't think Carey will be re-signed? It should be noted that McGuire made this statement TODAY rather than a couple of weeks ago when he started updating his mock draft.
- Yeremiah Bell is more valuable than we thought? Atogwe over-rated? Hill's starting days over? Crocker ranked above Hill? What am I talking about? walterfootball.com's ranking of the 2009 Free Agent Safeties.
- The info we wanted on Cameron Wake finally delivered by Tim Graham of ESPN.
- Graham also has this blog 'scratching your mock itch'. One question - who is Jamon Meredith? He must be somebody if McShay has us drafting him ahead of William Beatty.
- Ray Lewis a Jet? [play Weezer's 'Say It Ain't So' here]
- The New England Patriots announced today that they have utilized their 2009 franchise designation on quarterback Matt Cassel.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Prospect of the Day - Sean Smith, CB
I'll be honest - I didn't watch any Utah games this year. Ok, I've NEVER watched a Utah game. Have you?
Despite BYU getting its fair share of coverage over the years, I don't think their in-state rivals had garnered much press before they (according to BCS haters) won the National Championship this year. Even if they are deserving of such a title (let's face it, if there were a playoff system, it's unlikely Utah would've beaten Florida or Oklahoma or anyone else in the top 8), they still haven't gotten much press. Tim Tebow gets more love form the media before breakfast than the entire Utah team combines for in a month. There's only one player on the team I even know the name of. And that says something about that player. His name is Sean Smith.
Scouts throughout the land are comparing him to a certain cornerback with a funny name in Oakland. I don't think he's quite there yet, but he does have some similarities. It's ENTIRELY possible that he will be considered a #25 pick by Miami. Here is why:
He is 6'3", 210lbs and runs a 4.52. If he can get that under 4.50, he should guarantee himself as a first round pick.
He has played only two years as a cornerback after switching from RB/WR. In those two years he had 9 interceptions with a return average of 30 yards on 5 picks last year. Say What?!? You heard me. The guy gets the ball and runs with it.
Under the "Negatives" portion of his scouting report it says "Cocky, and talks trash." Cry me a river, scout who must have been a wide receiver in high school!
Despite BYU getting its fair share of coverage over the years, I don't think their in-state rivals had garnered much press before they (according to BCS haters) won the National Championship this year. Even if they are deserving of such a title (let's face it, if there were a playoff system, it's unlikely Utah would've beaten Florida or Oklahoma or anyone else in the top 8), they still haven't gotten much press. Tim Tebow gets more love form the media before breakfast than the entire Utah team combines for in a month. There's only one player on the team I even know the name of. And that says something about that player. His name is Sean Smith.
Scouts throughout the land are comparing him to a certain cornerback with a funny name in Oakland. I don't think he's quite there yet, but he does have some similarities. It's ENTIRELY possible that he will be considered a #25 pick by Miami. Here is why:
He is 6'3", 210lbs and runs a 4.52. If he can get that under 4.50, he should guarantee himself as a first round pick.
He has played only two years as a cornerback after switching from RB/WR. In those two years he had 9 interceptions with a return average of 30 yards on 5 picks last year. Say What?!? You heard me. The guy gets the ball and runs with it.
Under the "Negatives" portion of his scouting report it says "Cocky, and talks trash." Cry me a river, scout who must have been a wide receiver in high school!
Looking Back
Here's something interesting I found today. It's a 'projected final roster' that I came up with during the offseason 2008. Its funny how some of the people on here didn't even make the team. It's funny how a couple of projected starters never got on the field whereas a couple of Special teamers ended up being starters. Just goes to show you never know how things will turn out in the end. Still, it was a fairly accurate projection considering we were 're-building'.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Detroit meet Gadsden, Gadsden meet Detroit!
Former Miami Dolphin, Oronde Gadsden (coulda used him last year) apparently owns the CFL or something and wants to open a franchise in Detroit? I think they should just convert the Lions into the CFL. They'd have to change their name of course...
Hurry Up and Get Here, Valentine's Day!
So I can show my love and appreciation for all things NFL combine which starts a mere 4 days later!
I'm really excited this year because this year more than most others, we have been waiting to see the real talent in the draft. Let's face it, the underclassmen in this draft are top-notch, the Senior class, not so much so.
Take for example the top QBs in the draft. Stafford, Sanchez and Freeman are really the only QBs even worth mentioning at this point. The Seniors failed to impress in their various bowl games, with the possible exception of Pat White, who is unlikely to be drafted as a QB.
But the best part in my mind is that we'll see some mind-blowing 40 times which will greatly increase draft stock. Also, some of these underclassmen will be weighed in and measured for the first time in 2 or 3 years. I'd be surprised if Jeremy Maclin comes in at the 6'1", 200lbs he's listed at. However, the combine will be his chance to show he's the fastest hands on two legs (fastest legs with two hands?). I expect him to securely grab hold of a top ten draft position.
I'm expecting top-rated lineman, Andre Smith, to show up either in amazing shape or in terrible shape. He has been out of the light completely for 5 weeks.
Also, with the Lions poised to pick Stafford at #1, it's possible Sanchez comes in and shakes things up a little. Just imagine the immense pressure on the Detroit front office. It's possible one of these guys is you saviour. It's just as possible they'll both be busts. You definitely don't want to pick the wrong one or you know the fans and the media will never let you forget about it!
Well, anyway, for the next two weeks I will be putting up new polls referring specifically to the combine. They will close the day before and then we can see how well we predict things as a group.
I'm really excited this year because this year more than most others, we have been waiting to see the real talent in the draft. Let's face it, the underclassmen in this draft are top-notch, the Senior class, not so much so.
Take for example the top QBs in the draft. Stafford, Sanchez and Freeman are really the only QBs even worth mentioning at this point. The Seniors failed to impress in their various bowl games, with the possible exception of Pat White, who is unlikely to be drafted as a QB.
But the best part in my mind is that we'll see some mind-blowing 40 times which will greatly increase draft stock. Also, some of these underclassmen will be weighed in and measured for the first time in 2 or 3 years. I'd be surprised if Jeremy Maclin comes in at the 6'1", 200lbs he's listed at. However, the combine will be his chance to show he's the fastest hands on two legs (fastest legs with two hands?). I expect him to securely grab hold of a top ten draft position.
I'm expecting top-rated lineman, Andre Smith, to show up either in amazing shape or in terrible shape. He has been out of the light completely for 5 weeks.
Also, with the Lions poised to pick Stafford at #1, it's possible Sanchez comes in and shakes things up a little. Just imagine the immense pressure on the Detroit front office. It's possible one of these guys is you saviour. It's just as possible they'll both be busts. You definitely don't want to pick the wrong one or you know the fans and the media will never let you forget about it!
Well, anyway, for the next two weeks I will be putting up new polls referring specifically to the combine. They will close the day before and then we can see how well we predict things as a group.
Monday, February 2, 2009
BREAKING NEWS!!
Tackle Alex Boone - former teammate of Kirk Barton (who? lol)
02/02/09 - Ohio State offensive lineman Alex Boone has been arrested after being subdued with a Taser during an alleged drunken tirade. Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino says the 6-foot-8, 312-pound tackle was jumping on car hoods, yanking on a tow truck cable and trying to break a window when he was arrested late Sunday. Amormino says the 21-year-old, who appeared intoxicated, was combative and uncooperative with sheriff's deputies and had to be taken down with a Taser. He was taken to a hospital and then to a jail medical ward, where he remains. Boone, who was selected All-Big Ten this year, could be selected in the NFL draft in April. - AP Sports
WOWZA!!
Previously, Alex Boone was convicted of drunken driving after his arrest in April of 2006, a time when he vowed to put his issues with drinking, which he said started in eighth grade, behind him. "We love and support him. He is our heart and soul, and our plan is to help him with this problem," Amy Boone said tonight from her home in Lakewood. "This is obviously a problem. He had it in the past and it has reared its ugly head again." Boone was living in the Los Angeles area while working out a facility that trains players for the NFL Draft. He had been invited to attend the NFL Combine in the middle of February. Amy Boone said her son had been worried about his falling draft stock, and this arrest will only hurt his prospects in the eyes of NFL teams.
NO SHITE!!
Amy Boone said the plan is still for Alex to continue working out in Los Angeles and attend the combine. "He is under a tremendous amount of stress, which most people will never know," Amy Boone said. "He is devastated and so sorry that this happened." Boone was arrested just before midnight on Sunday, allegedly with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit of .08 in California.
HOLY SH...WHAT? ONLY 3 TIMES THE LIMIT AND HE WAS THOUGHT A TOW TRUCK WAS A MIGHTY DRAGON THAT NEEDED SLAYING? What happens when this kid has to take a couple barbituates and an adrenalin shot after a knee injury in a regular season game? Forget Cushing. Boone is the new Hulk!
Good thing we don't have any drunks on the Dolphins, just a food junkie, aka Donald Thomas, who was arrested a year or so ago for punching a restaurant worker because his food was taking too long. Maybe these two should be on the same O-line.
Comments anyone?
Ok, before anyone gets scared away, I'm writing this to let you all know that I have changed the commenting structure on the blog. It will take you a couple of attempts to get used to, no doubt, but I think though there is always fear when dealing with changes, the benefits will greatly outweigh those fears.
First off, now you can reply to specific comments, and if that commenter has entered his or her e-mail address in the comment box, they will receive an e-mail if THAT comment is 'replied' to. Also the reply will show up attached to the original comment. This way you know who the second person is talking to and also if you don't feel like scanning the comments regularly, you'll know if someone made a joke directed to you, or called your 'Green Rhino' play a retardation of everything that is holy!
You can still make unattached comments that will post chronologically if you don't want to reply to another comment.
The biggest benefit to most of us, however, is the fact I can now ban certain commenters in a multitude of ways that I couldn't before.
So while I'm sure there will be a slight learning curve, I think it will turn out to be a good thing in the long run. If it doesn't we'll try something else :).
PS, you can also now post photos, avatars, youtube vids, etc in the actual comments.
First off, now you can reply to specific comments, and if that commenter has entered his or her e-mail address in the comment box, they will receive an e-mail if THAT comment is 'replied' to. Also the reply will show up attached to the original comment. This way you know who the second person is talking to and also if you don't feel like scanning the comments regularly, you'll know if someone made a joke directed to you, or called your 'Green Rhino' play a retardation of everything that is holy!
You can still make unattached comments that will post chronologically if you don't want to reply to another comment.
The biggest benefit to most of us, however, is the fact I can now ban certain commenters in a multitude of ways that I couldn't before.
So while I'm sure there will be a slight learning curve, I think it will turn out to be a good thing in the long run. If it doesn't we'll try something else :).
PS, you can also now post photos, avatars, youtube vids, etc in the actual comments.
Monday's Bits and Pieces [updated]
- Michael Irvin has a man-crush on Michael Crabtree. Did you know Crabtree's working out with Irvin, Deion Sanders (Can those two egos fit in the same gym?) and Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson? Sounds to me like he's trying to work on his 40 time.
- Dolphins' Head Coach, Tony Sparano, was hospitalized following the Baltimore loss. I think he contracted something from those disease-addled fans that showed up outside Dolphins HQ the following day.
- Did you know Sparano DID actually receive a coaching award? It happened to be at the Super Bowl Weekend (did you know the Super Bowl was this past weekend?)
- Word is Brett Favre either needs to take part in offseason conditioning program or he will not be a part of the NY Jets in 2009.
- In confirmation that 24 hour television and 500 channels is a bad idea, ESPN aired four hours of teenagers playing Madden on Xbox this weekend. They managed to fly a couple of hundred pimply thug wanna-be's to a tropical paradise, but didn't have anything left in the budget to buy two chairs for the contestants to sit on. If any of you watched even a minute of this garbage, I know how you feel, and I feel for you. However, it's nice to know that while Pennington is probably having a meeting somewhere, Matt Cassel is wasting his time learning how to play with his thumbs.
- Who's the OTHER team in the AFC East? Oh, right! Buffalo. Marshawn Lynch was ALSO at the Madden competition. Don't worry, I won't post a link to Lynch. No one wants to see him without a helmet on.
- Well there are optimists and then there are optimists. As we sit around complaining and being general negativos in regards to the State of the Dolphin, those Boston Tea Party-Goers are celebrating the fact that their stadium was ranked 7th out of 13 artificial turf stadiums. I'm not sure what the ranking means, but they seem happy to be number 7.
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