Ravens have traded with the Texans, and the pick looks like Joe Flacco.
Wow, That was dumb. NO ONE ELSE NEEDED A QB!!!!!!!
Whatever they gave up in this trade is the worst collateral damage ever. They could have gotten any of three quarterbacks in the 2nd round, or at least at the end of the first.
This reeks of Kyle Boller.
At the very least, this is the worst pick since Matt Ryan.
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Showing posts with label Matt Ryan. Show all posts
4/26/08
Welcome to Draft Day!
We aren't quite set in place yet due to a certain dog being at the Vet, however, there is one thing that is surprising me about this draft.
When did the Falcons get so high on Matt Ryan?
Didn't we here two weeks ago that Matt Ryan was off their board completely? I can't help but think that this is all some kind of ploy.
Stay Tuned...
When did the Falcons get so high on Matt Ryan?
Didn't we here two weeks ago that Matt Ryan was off their board completely? I can't help but think that this is all some kind of ploy.
Stay Tuned...
Final Mock Draft!
Comack got a puppy, I was asleep. Call it a wash.
| Pick # | Team Name | Player Name | Position | College |
| 1 | Miami Dolphins | Jake Long | Offensive Tackle | Michigan |
| 2 | St. Louis Rams | Chris Long | Defensive End | Virginia |
| 3 | Atlanta Falcons | Glenn Dorsey | Defensive Tackle | LSU |
| 4 | Oakland Raiders | Darren McFadden | Running Back | Arkansas |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs | Ryan Clady | Left Tackle | Bosie State |
| 6 | New York Jets | Vernon Gholston | Outside Linebacker | Ohio State |
| 7 | New England Patriots | Leodis McKelvin | Cornerback | Troy State |
| 8 | Baltimore Ravens | Matt Ryan | Quarterback | Boston College |
| 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | Sedrick Ellis | Defensive Tackle | USC |
| 10 | New Orleans Saints | Mike Jenkins | Cornerback | South Florida |
| 11 | Buffalo Bills | Devin Thomas | Wide Receiver | Michigan State |
| 12 | Denver Broncos | Chris Williams | Left Tackle | Vanderbilt |
| 13 | Carolina Panthers | Rashard Mendenhall | Running Back | Illinois |
| 14 | Chicago Bears | Jeff Otah | Right Tackle | Pittsburgh |
| 15 | Detroit Lions | Derrick Harvey | Defensive End | Florida |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals | Keith Rivers | Outside Linebacker | USC |
| 17 | Kansas City Vikings | Phillip Merling | Defensive End | Clemson |
| 18 | Houston Texans | D. Rodgers-Cromartie | Cornerback | Tennessee State |
| 19 | Philadelphia Eagles | Branden Albert | Guard | Auburn |
| 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DeSean Jackson | Wide Receiver | California |
| 21 | Washington Redskins | Limas Sweed | Wide Receiver | Texas |
| 22 | Dallas Cowboys | Felix Jones | Running Back | Arkansas |
| 23 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Godsher Cherilus | Left Tackle | Boston College |
| 24 | Tennessee Titans | Malcolm Kelly | Wide Receiver | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Seattle Seahawks | Jonathan Stewart | Running Back | Oregon |
| 26 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Lawerence Jackson | Defensive End | USC |
| 27 | San Diego Chargers | Brandon Flowers | Cornerback | Virginia Tech |
| 28 | Dallas Cowboys | Aqub Talib | Cornerback | Kansas |
| 29 | San Francisco 49ers | Quentin Groves | Outside Linebacker | Auburn |
| 30 | Green Bay Packers | Reggie Smith | Cornerback | Oklahoma |
| 31 | New England Patriots | Selection Forfeited | | |
| 32 | New York Giants | Kenny Phillips | Safety | Miami |
4/25/08
How About That?
So, It appears that Brett Favre is going to grace the cover of Madden NFL 09. The only thing I could say is:
Wow, That was so obvious that I didn't even think of it.
I mean, we all know that John Madden loves him some Brett Favre, and with everyone's favorite cheese head retiring, what better time to put him on the cover? It's not like the Madden Curse is going to hurt his golf game.
Hey, It's better than Jared Zabransky on the cover of NCAA 08.
Speaking of NCAA, The '09 Edition will be covered by soon-to-be Baltimore Raven Matt Ryan on the PS3, and Darren McFadden on the Xbox 360. Now, this kind of annoys me. Does EA think that I'm going to buy a different version of the game depending on who is on the cover?
Here's the 360 Box Art:
And Here is the PS3:
NCAA is due out on July 15th, While Madden, and the 20th anniversary edition that includes Head Coach, will be out in mid-august.
Wow, That was so obvious that I didn't even think of it.
I mean, we all know that John Madden loves him some Brett Favre, and with everyone's favorite cheese head retiring, what better time to put him on the cover? It's not like the Madden Curse is going to hurt his golf game.Hey, It's better than Jared Zabransky on the cover of NCAA 08.
Speaking of NCAA, The '09 Edition will be covered by soon-to-be Baltimore Raven Matt Ryan on the PS3, and Darren McFadden on the Xbox 360. Now, this kind of annoys me. Does EA think that I'm going to buy a different version of the game depending on who is on the cover?
Here's the 360 Box Art:
And Here is the PS3:
NCAA is due out on July 15th, While Madden, and the 20th anniversary edition that includes Head Coach, will be out in mid-august.
4/10/08
And Falling...
Matt Ryan will not be the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft.
Now, The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Ryan is not in the Dolphins conversation anymore, confirming a previous Rotoworld.com report.
However, don't assume this means that John Beck will be starting in Miami next year. There should be plenty of value at the position with the 1st pick in the second round. Andre Woodson, Joe Flacco, and Brian Brohm are all options.
Now, The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Ryan is not in the Dolphins conversation anymore, confirming a previous Rotoworld.com report.However, don't assume this means that John Beck will be starting in Miami next year. There should be plenty of value at the position with the 1st pick in the second round. Andre Woodson, Joe Flacco, and Brian Brohm are all options.
4/7/08
QB Rankings!
I’m generally pretty solid with my player evaluation. Since I don’t have a favorite college football team I can remain really objective this is important. I admittedly don’t watch as much college football as I should but I find highlight videos/game clips online and can see what I like and what I don’t in a player.
I also read about the draft more than any human being probably should. I have several sources (NFL.com, ESPN.Com, NFLDraftCountdown.com, and Rotoworld.com) whose player evaluations I trust. I check and crosscheck what different people say one player’s strengths and weaknesses are. Finally I throw in character, college statistics, measurables, combine and pro day workouts and boom I have Jason Comack’s inaugural player rankings.
My mock draft isn’t set (and it probably won’t be until the night before) but my rankings are. Almost all the Pro-Days are done and the odds someone knocks over a 7-11 before now and the draft are low.
As a buildup to the draft everyday this week I will post my rankings for a position.
QB
Tier 1: Borderline Franchise QB
1: Matt Ryan
Great size/intangibles, however his upside is limited as he isn’t a great natural athlete. He may never be a star but he should be a decent starting QB. Is he worthy of a top 5 pick? I say no, but neither was Alex Smith and he got pushed up the draft board in the same fashion.
Tier 2: Upside Guys
2. Chad Henne
I think on most team’s draft boards Flacco is second (more on him in a second) however I like Henne more. He has been a four year starter at a big college program. He has the size, arm strength and accuracy. The biggest knock on Henne is his consistency (or lack there of) he can get flustered, sloppy and fundamentally unsound. All these things are correctable at the next level; I think Henne is on the same ground as Matt Ryan. A borderline franchise QB who should be good, but never great.
3. Joe Flacco
Everyone’s flavor of the week. Great size and strength, good delivery and deep ball, he is a prototypical pocket QB. So what’s not to love? Well he couldn’t beat out Tyler Palko at Pitt. I love his upside and mesuarbles and Delaware have produced a great QB before (Rich Gannon) but the lack of competition in college makes him a boom or bust pick and much more of a risk than Henne which earns him the number three spot. On the positive side he probably has the most upside/star potential of any QB in this draft.
4. Brian Brohm
Brohm is also a boom or bust type. Played in an offensive system that boosted his stats and didn’t ask him to make NFL type throws on a consistent basis. He also has been unable to avoid the injury bug, torn ACL in ’05 and torn ligaments in his finger in ’06. Not as safe as Henne and not as much of an upside as Flacco gets him slotted 4th.
5. Andre Woodsoon
How the mighty have fallen. Once regarded as a potential number one overall pick now might be out of the second round. A poor senior bowl hurt his stock. His slow delivery was exaggerated by Martz’s offensive system. Woodson has ideal size and is definitely a better athlete than any of the above mentioned QB’s (with the exception of Ryan.) His mechanics need to be redone and he isn’t a great fit for every offensive scheme, but in the right system with the right coaches Woodson could end up being a steal.
Tier 3: You Intrigue Me
6. Colt Brennan
It’s been a comedy of errors for Brennan (a 3SS favorite.) First the poor bowl game, than the poor senior bowl, the poor combine and now an injury that will keep him out 6-12 weeks and possibly out of the draft entirely. I have him ranked above guys like John David Booty because unlike Booty I believe Brennan has starting potential. If I’m an NFL GM and Brennan is there in the 6th round I grab him, stash him on the IR for a year and than reassess him. Give him two full NFL off seasons to bulk up and learn an NFL system and see where you stand.
7A. Josh Johnson
7B. Dennis Dixon
Can either truly be a starting QB? Honestly I don’t know what I do know is that these two are a set of intriguing prospects. Johnson has seen his stock rise since the end of the college season and may sneak up and be a 4th round pick. He has decent size (he needs to add bulk.) He’s smart and a good passer; he hasn’t faced top competition and is a developmental project. He’s a great athlete who can make plays with his feet, could move to WR if QB doesn’t work out. I’ve heard the Patriots have shown a great interest in him.
Dixon’s story is well known; a torn ACL cost him the ability finish a great season and killed his draft stock. However, his recovery from ACL surgery has been nothing short of remarkable. He’s mobile, has good height (6’4) could use some bulk. He’s great at making plays with his feet and throwing on the run. As a QB he’s going to need a lot of work and is the definition of a project player. However he could become a WR if QB doesn’t work out. He reminds me of Brad Smith except with more potential to be a starting QB.
I also read about the draft more than any human being probably should. I have several sources (NFL.com, ESPN.Com, NFLDraftCountdown.com, and Rotoworld.com) whose player evaluations I trust. I check and crosscheck what different people say one player’s strengths and weaknesses are. Finally I throw in character, college statistics, measurables, combine and pro day workouts and boom I have Jason Comack’s inaugural player rankings.
My mock draft isn’t set (and it probably won’t be until the night before) but my rankings are. Almost all the Pro-Days are done and the odds someone knocks over a 7-11 before now and the draft are low.
As a buildup to the draft everyday this week I will post my rankings for a position.
QB
Tier 1: Borderline Franchise QB
1: Matt Ryan
Great size/intangibles, however his upside is limited as he isn’t a great natural athlete. He may never be a star but he should be a decent starting QB. Is he worthy of a top 5 pick? I say no, but neither was Alex Smith and he got pushed up the draft board in the same fashion.
Tier 2: Upside Guys
2. Chad Henne
I think on most team’s draft boards Flacco is second (more on him in a second) however I like Henne more. He has been a four year starter at a big college program. He has the size, arm strength and accuracy. The biggest knock on Henne is his consistency (or lack there of) he can get flustered, sloppy and fundamentally unsound. All these things are correctable at the next level; I think Henne is on the same ground as Matt Ryan. A borderline franchise QB who should be good, but never great.
3. Joe Flacco
Everyone’s flavor of the week. Great size and strength, good delivery and deep ball, he is a prototypical pocket QB. So what’s not to love? Well he couldn’t beat out Tyler Palko at Pitt. I love his upside and mesuarbles and Delaware have produced a great QB before (Rich Gannon) but the lack of competition in college makes him a boom or bust pick and much more of a risk than Henne which earns him the number three spot. On the positive side he probably has the most upside/star potential of any QB in this draft.
4. Brian Brohm
Brohm is also a boom or bust type. Played in an offensive system that boosted his stats and didn’t ask him to make NFL type throws on a consistent basis. He also has been unable to avoid the injury bug, torn ACL in ’05 and torn ligaments in his finger in ’06. Not as safe as Henne and not as much of an upside as Flacco gets him slotted 4th.
5. Andre Woodsoon
How the mighty have fallen. Once regarded as a potential number one overall pick now might be out of the second round. A poor senior bowl hurt his stock. His slow delivery was exaggerated by Martz’s offensive system. Woodson has ideal size and is definitely a better athlete than any of the above mentioned QB’s (with the exception of Ryan.) His mechanics need to be redone and he isn’t a great fit for every offensive scheme, but in the right system with the right coaches Woodson could end up being a steal.
Tier 3: You Intrigue Me
6. Colt Brennan
It’s been a comedy of errors for Brennan (a 3SS favorite.) First the poor bowl game, than the poor senior bowl, the poor combine and now an injury that will keep him out 6-12 weeks and possibly out of the draft entirely. I have him ranked above guys like John David Booty because unlike Booty I believe Brennan has starting potential. If I’m an NFL GM and Brennan is there in the 6th round I grab him, stash him on the IR for a year and than reassess him. Give him two full NFL off seasons to bulk up and learn an NFL system and see where you stand.
7A. Josh Johnson
7B. Dennis Dixon
Can either truly be a starting QB? Honestly I don’t know what I do know is that these two are a set of intriguing prospects. Johnson has seen his stock rise since the end of the college season and may sneak up and be a 4th round pick. He has decent size (he needs to add bulk.) He’s smart and a good passer; he hasn’t faced top competition and is a developmental project. He’s a great athlete who can make plays with his feet, could move to WR if QB doesn’t work out. I’ve heard the Patriots have shown a great interest in him.
Dixon’s story is well known; a torn ACL cost him the ability finish a great season and killed his draft stock. However, his recovery from ACL surgery has been nothing short of remarkable. He’s mobile, has good height (6’4) could use some bulk. He’s great at making plays with his feet and throwing on the run. As a QB he’s going to need a lot of work and is the definition of a project player. However he could become a WR if QB doesn’t work out. He reminds me of Brad Smith except with more potential to be a starting QB.