The Chiefs Are HUGE Draft Day Winners

As I watched the NFL Draft the past two days, I just hoped that the Chiefs would bring in someone that would make the Jared Allen trade worth while. I was maybe one of the only Chiefs fans not happy with the trade, and while I still am not 100 percent happy with the move, I definitely can live with it now.

First Round
If you have to give up a great defensive player in Jared Allen, no doubt getting the best defensive player in the draft is worth it and thats what the Chiefs got in Glenn Dorsey. Taught under the tenacious coaching of Bo Pelini, Dorsey is a guy that can just flat out push over offensive linemen. He will definitely be the anchor of the Chiefs defense for years to come. Then with their second first round pick they got the guy many mock drafts were predicting the Chiefs would pick at #5 in Branden Albert. Both guys will start day one for the Chiefs.

Second Round
With Ty Law gone and Patrick Surtain getting up their in age, the Chiefs needed a corner and they got a first round corner in the second round in Virginia Tech's Brandon Flowers. He is a very hard hitting corner with some pretty decent speed. He has a very strong upper body. Expect Flowers to be a starter from day one as well.

Third Round
Three picks in this round starting with running back Jamaal Charles out of Texas. Now I really didn't want a running back in this draft, but if we had to get one Charles was the guy. He is very explosive and has break away speed to leave defenders in the dust. The first questionable pick I thought was two picks later with getting tight end Brad Cottam out of Tennessee. This guy has some work to do but he could definitely pan out for the Chiefs. Big guy at 6-7 but doesn't seem to have good hands. Hopefully he can learn a thing or two under Tony Gonzalaez. I just didn't think they really needed a tight end. The last pick the Chiefs had in the third round they used on DaJuan Morgan out of NC State who should be a very solid back up safety for the Chiefs. Morgan was the Wolfpacks leading tackler in 2007 with 97 tackles to go along with three interceptions.

The rest of the draft
Loved the pick in the fourth round getting Will Franklin out of Missouri. He is the second fastest receiver in the draft and did very well last season at Missouri. He does have some injury problems which is why he fell into the fourth round. Brandon Carr out of Grand Valley State maybe a steal. He played for a two time Division Two National Champion and has excellent speed. Seeing him crush Northwests dreams twice in the national championship was enough to have me sold on this kid. They also got a good kick returner in Utah State's Kevin Robinson who had a total of four touchdowns ran back on kick returns.

All in All I am very impressed with the Chiefs draft. They hopefully will make some strides into getting back to the playoffs.


Nate Gonner is a guest writer for The Sports Flow. He writes his columns every Monday and Thursday for Gonners View. Check his site out here

Sleepers in the 2008 Draft

While everyone is talking who is going to be going in the first round, I am going to talk about some guys that aren't getting a lot of press that could very well make an impact at the next level.

1) Xavier Omon RB Northwest Missouri State University-Yes I might be biased, but I have seen him play for the past two years in person and ladies and gentleman the man flat out has game. Over 2,300 yards this last season and is the only back in any division college football to rush for over 1,500 yards in four consecutive seasons. He rushed for over 600 yards in two playoff games (309 against Chadron State and 292 against Grand Valley State). Yes he doesn't have Darren McFadden speed but the guy has pretty good speed running a 4.55 40 yard dash. I can easily see Omon being taken in the late rounds (probably 6th or 7th round).

2) Paul Smith QB Tulsa-Stellar senior year for Smith throwing for over 5,000 yards and 47 touchdowns. He also rushed for 13 more. His leader ship skills helped Tulsa win big in their bowl game against Bowling Green and to a 10-4 record. Some experts say he is a system quarterback and may have poor arm strength but his accuracy is comparable to the other quarterbacks in the draft. I don't see him slipping past the 6th rounds and could even go early in Day 2.

3) Todd Blythe WR Iowa State- Huge receiver out of Iowa State University with very good hands. The only reason he is not higher in the draft is he played for a bad team. Brett Meyer never really stayed in the pocket long enough to find Blythe down field. He was an All-Big 12 candidate in his sophomore season at Iowa State as well. A team that would draft Blythe is a team looking deep in the draft for a guy that could possibly come in a fill the #3 wide out spot. I see him going around Round 6 maybe late 5th but not much higher than that.

4) Dexter Jackson-WR Appalachian State-This kid has tremendous speed. Jackson runs a 4.37 40 yard dash and he could really be a great punt returner or kick returner at the next level. Didn't really have outstanding numbers receiving in college but his senior season was the best catching 30 balls for 688 yards and 8 touchdowns. He could be put in as a fourth or fifth wide receiver too. I see him going middle of the second day in the late fourth early fifth round pick.

5) Josh Johnson QB San Diego-Finishing up with a quaterback which had a 43:1 touchdown to interception ratio. Thats right Johnson only threw one interception this last season in college football while completing 68% of his passes. The only knock against him is he is very skinny for a quarterback and some are questioning his toughness in the pocket. He is a threat though to run the football at anytime. I see Johnson going early in Day two being a early to mid fourth round pick.


Nate Gonner is a guest writer for The Sports Flow. He writes his columns every Monday and Thursday for Gonners View. Check his site out here

2007 NFL Draft 1st Round Picks, Analysis, and Mock Corrections

Here, I'm going to break down the first round in the same format as my mock draft. I'll give you the picks, some thoughts, and how my mock draft did. My Mock Draft can be located here

1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russel - QB
My Pick Was- JaMarcus Russel - QB
Yea, I knew it. You probably knew it too. Most did.

2. Detroit Lions- Calvin Johnson
My Pick Was- Tampa Bay Buccs- Calvin Johnson - WR
I knew Johnson would go #2 but I thought he would be a Buc. Oh well, I think this guy will be an all-pro reciever for the next 12 years. He's the best player in the draft and I think it was a great pick for the Lions. It's just kind of pathetic that they needed a WR after their extensive history of WR 1st round picking. I'm giving myself the benefit of the doubt.

3. Cleveland Browns - Joe Thomas - OT
My pick was- Brady Quinn - QB
When I first saw this pick I thought it was kind of foolish, even though Thomas is a great talent and totally dominates his position. However, since the Browns got their QB in Quinn anyways it looks genius!

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gaines Adams - DE
My Picks Was-Detroit Lions (trade with Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Gaines Adams - DE
Tampa Bay got their new and improved Simeon Rice type of rusher. With no Calvin Johnson for them this was the best pick they could have made.

5. Arizona Cardinals - Levi Brown - OT
My Pick Was- Joe Thomas - OT
OT was their need and they didn't get their guy but they got the next best guy at that position.

6. Washington Redskins - trade down somewhere
My Pick Was- LaRon Landry - S
"If they decide that they are indeed screwed anyways so they might as well just use the pick then I think they get LSU Safety LaRon Landry to bookend what would become quite the dynamic duo in their secondary." I almost picked it. I knew he was their guy but I really thought that they would realize that without a 3rd, 4th, or 5th round selection they needed to trade this down for more picks. I'm going to give myself the benefit of the doubt again.

7. Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson - RB
My Pick Was - Adrian Peterson - RB
Yea, the Vikes didn'treally need a RB that badly. There are a lot more pressing issues with this team like, oh I don't know, QB and WR! I picked it but I disagree with it. This pick, however, means that the Vikes officially like Jackson. He'll have weapons at the RB position. I just can't believe they took him over Quinn. I picked Peterson for them with the idea that Quinn was already gone.

8. Atlanta Falcons - Jamaal Anderson - DE
My Pick Was- LaRon Landry - S
Landry was gone so, being that, this is a good pick. Anderson will probably be able to make a serious impact next year right away...maybe even start.

9. Miami Dolphins - Tedd Ginn Jr. - WR
My Pick Was- Amobi Okoye - DT
With the loss of Wes Welker they probably decided to take the best WR available, and they got him. The only problem is who will be throwing to him next year..? Regardless look for Ginn to make a Devin Hester-like impact returning kicks right away.

10. Houston Texans - Amobi Okoye
My Pick Was- Levi Brown - OT
I would have liked to see the Texans invest in the protection of Schaub somehow but Okoye is a stud. Other than Johnson I think he's the next greatest talent in the draft. Plus, he's only 19!!! (and incredibly intelligent)

11. San Fransisco 49ers - Patrick Willis - LB
My Pick Was- Alan Branch - DT
We all knew Branch would fall but I think he'd catch a snag here with the 9ers...he fell considerably farther. Willis is a stud though and I'm sure the Bills are just steaming that they didn't get him. I think he really could lead the team in tackles next year, much like Hawk did in Green Bay last season.

12. Buffalo Bills - Marshawn Lynch - RB
My Pick Was- Patricks Willis - LB
This made me kind of mad. I really wanted Lynch to be a Packer. I was already fantasizing over the though of buying the Jersey on Ebay. Bills lost their guy Patrick Willis and decided to fill important RB needs.

13. St. Louis Rams - Adam Carriker
My Pick Was- Ted Ginn Jr. - WR
My pick of Ginn was kind of falsified later last week by the acquisition of the X-factor Dante Hall. I love Carriker and I think he'll start next year for the Rams and create some real havoc.

14. NY Jets- Darelle Revis - CB
My Pick Was- Carolina Panthers - Greg Olsen - TE
He's a playmaker. He'll be great for them. He has some trouble matching up in the slot with big play-making recievers but he'll be fine. He has a nose for the ball and creating turnovers.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Lawrence Timmons - LB
My Pick Was- Paul Posluszny - LB
They must have had concerns with the knee injury. They needed a LB, I just thought it was Posluszny.

16. Green Bay Packers - Justin Harrell - DT
My Pick Was- Marshawn Lynch - RB
Damnit. Harrell's good but quite injury-prone. I think this would have been a great late-round pick. However, I think picking him here was a stretch. Ted Thompson is great with the draft and really won my approval last year so I'll trust him for now.

17. Denver Broncos - Jarvis Moss- DE
My Pick Was- Jacksonville Jaguars - Jarvis Moss - DE
A great explosive pass rusher who fills what looks to be a definite need. I thought Carriker for the Broncos but he got picked much sooner than I thought he would and so they Broncos needed to trade up to make sure that they fill a need.

18. Cincinatti Bengals - Leon Hall - CB
My Pick Was- Darelle Revis - CB
Benglas need a good corner. I liked Revis for them, but he got snatched up. Hall is a good pick here...next-best thing infact.

19. Tennesse Titans - Michael Griffin - S
My Pick Was- Robert Meachem - WR
He's a great player and I don't have much to say that is wrong with this pick. I just thought they could have thrown Vince a bone here.

20. NY Giants - Aaron Ross- CB
My Pick Was- Lawrence Timmons - LB
Timmons got picked much earlier than I had predicted. Ross has great speed and will probably be their nickel corner next year...I just don't see him starting right away. This isn't a bad pick.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars- Reggie Nelson -S
My Pick Was-Denver Broncos - Adam Carriker - DE
Nelson is a talent. I thought that the Jaguars had greater needs on the DLine but when they're taking a guy like Nelson, it's pretty hard to refute the pick.

22.Cleveland Browns- Brady Quinn - QB
My Pick Was- Dallas Cowboys - Dwayne Jarrett - WR
This makes Cleveland's draft look spectacular. They get their guy at QB AND got the best guy to aid in protecting him. I feel a little bad for the kid for falling so far, but he'll be fine. If he starts next year, and he definately could, he'll be shaky. But remember Petyon's first few years? I think he'll be a good Pro Player.

23. Kansas City Chiefs - Dwayne Bowe - WR
My Pick Was- Aaron Ross - CB
I thought their D needed an upgrade but as for as offense goes their recieving corps were very weak. Bowe is probably the next best guy, next to Johson, at going up and getting the ball in traffic. He'll be a staple for this offense for many years to come. I just have a feeling.


24. New England Patriots - Brandon Merriweather
My Pick Was- Jon Beason - LB
Well, I picked the wrong guy out of the U. I think Merriweather will play a lot next year. The Pats' starters have durabilty problems and Merriweather is just too talented to sit on the bench all year.

25. Carolina Panthers- Jon Beason - LB
My Pick Was-NY Jets - Jamaal Anderson - DE
He's good value here. He probably won't start next year but will push Na'il Diggs for playing time.

26. Dallas Cowboys- Anthony Spencer- DE
My Pick Was-Philadelphia Eagles - Dwayne Bowe - WR
Spencer is a great player. But in my opinion the 'Boys are already too stacked on the DLine. They could have addressed other needs here.

27. New Orleans - Robert Meachem - WR
My Pick was- Chris Houston - CB
They're just stacking the offense now. I suppose with the loss of Joe Horn this is warranted. They will look D in the mid to later rounds now. In regards to Meachem, remember this: Complete Sports liked him before it was cool to like him.

28.San Francisco 49ers - Joe Staley - OT
My Pick Was-New England Patriots (again) - Reggie Nelson - S
The 9ers do a great job going out and getting a guy who will help protec their franchise face.

29. Baltimore Ravens - Ben Grubbs - OG
My Pick Was- Joe Staley - OT
Staley was their guy but got taken right before. They get the next best guy to fill their OLine need with Grubbs. Plus, with a name like Grubbs how can you not love this guy? If I was Ravens fan I would buy a jersey asap.

30. San Diego Chargers - Craig Davis- LSU
My Pick Was- Mike Griffin - S
This was probably a stretch but they're really weak at WR. Davis and Bowe become the first tandem of WRs from the same college to go in the first round since Moss and Wayne outa the U.

31. Chicago Bears - Greg Olsen- TE
My Pick Was- Ben Grubbs- G
This is an AWESOME pick for the Bears here. I love it. Well, really I hate it because I hate the Bears but...you know what I mean. They need a playmaking TE badly. This may be arguably the bets pick in the 1st round. I didn't see it coming at all.

32. Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Gonzalez - WR
My Pick Was- Justin Harrell - DT
Harrel went WAYYYY earlier than I thought he would (possibly regretably) but Gonzalez is an OK pick here. It may have been a stretch but he will fill Brandon Stokley's shoes almost identically. He'll be a good possession reciever in the pros.

So, there you have it, all of my time, sleep, effort, and research really were almost all for naught. But I wanna know what you thought of the 1st round Saturday. Any thoughts...please drop a comment.

My 2007 NFL First-Round Mock Draft

Almost everybody's got one....so here's mine!

1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russel - QB
In my opinion Calvin Johnson is the best player (most skilled/talented and has the biggest upside) in this draft, BUT the Raiders are going to take JaMarcus Russel. He has a great NFL body, and one of the best arms the game has ever seen (can throw it some ridiculous 40 yrds. sitting on his ass!). The Raiders are building for the future and QB is the spot they need to address because I don't think that Al Davis is content to sit with Andrew Walker right now.

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (trade with Detroit Lions) - Calvin Johnson - WR
I think Johnson is the overall best player in the draft and we all know how bad Tampa Bay wants him. And really, what's not to love about this guy and his game? They need a WR and he is the best that I've seen in a while. They probably could have gotten him with their #4 pick but they want him terribly and can't risk it.

3. Cleveland Browns - Brady Quinn - QB
They need a franchise face. I know they like/liked Frye but I don't think they can really pass on Quinn if he's there. I'm saying he is, and they take him.

4. Detroit Lions (trade with Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Gaines Adams - DE
Well if the Lions do trade down like I predict them to, and in doing so pass on Brady Quinn and Calvin Johnson, then I think Gaines Adams is their pick. They need a bigtime threat to rush the passer and Gaines Adams can fill their need. Honestly, the Lions should keep their pick and take Johnson, the best player in the draft, but just out of fear of a flop and their recent trend in receiver picking and ignoring the defense I just don't see how they possibly do it.

5. Arizona Cardinals - Joe Thomas - OT
Thomas was arguably the most dominating player in college football last year. This is the kind of investment that they need to make to protect last year's big investment (Matt Leinert). Thomas is the next step in the Cardinals rebuilding journey.

6. Washington Redskins - trade down somewhere
I think that being as the Redskins don't have a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th round pick they are basically screwed as it is. However, the smart thing to do would be to trade this pick for maybe something like a third and a 5th, or a 2nd and a fourth, or really whatever they can get. If they decide that they are indeed screwed anyways so they might as well just use the pick then I think they get LSU Safety LaRon Landry to bookend what would become quite the dynamic duo in their secondary.

7. Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson - RB
Yea, the Vikes don't really need a RB that badly. There are a lot more pressing issues with this team like, oh I don't know, QB and WR! If they take a WR it would probably be Ginn Jr. but my pick is Peterson. If he's around they just can't afford to pass on him. It's not very often that a guy like this comes out of college and if he falls into your lap you need to take him whether or not his position is a top 5 need or not.

8. Atlanta Falcons - LaRon Landry - S
This is closely hinged to the proposed idea as to whether or not the Redskins use their 1st round pick or not. I said that they would trade down so that means that the Falcons take Landry and bolster a much needed aspect of their defense. However, if the 'skins pick then Landry is off the board and the Falcons stick defense and go with CB Leon Hall. Wouldn't that be someting!? They would have 2 standout, bigplay, bookend corners with the same last name!

9. Miami Dolphins - Amobi Okoye - DT
Probably, other than Johnson, the biggest stud in the draft. I'm sure you guys all know the story...Okoye steps in a starts and makes an immediate impact. Just think of the damage that Taylor and Okoye could do from the DE positions. This is a guy that I like a lot. I like him more than Gaines Adams who I think will get picked before he does, but oh well. He's a great pick for the 'Fins.

10. Houston Texans - Levi Brown - OT
The David Carr era was plagued with criticism in relation to the shit-poor offensive line that allowed him to get the tar kicked out of him on a weekly basis. Now Schuab, having not many real NFL starts under his belt, is their new go-to-guy and they really don't want to make the same mistake. They need to protect their assets.

11. San Fransisco 49ers - Alan Branch - DT
We've all seen Branch fall considerably over the last couple of months. However, he's got good sive (6'6" and 33`) and he fits their 4-3 set well and the 9ers will still take him.

12. Buffalo Bills - Patricks Willis - LB
There is not a lot not to like about this kid. He excelled in the SEC (11.4 tackles per game) with not a lot of talent around him. His size is great (6"1" and 240) w/ a 4.5 40. He's a talent and the best available pick to fit the need of the bills at #12.

13. St. Louis Rams - Ted Ginn Jr. - WR
The greatest show on turf gets its new heir to the throne. With an aging Isaac Bruce it's about time that the Rams got another above average WR with blazing speed to compliment Mr. Holt. Ginn is basically a perfect fit here. He'll probably see a lot of playing time next year too both returning kicks and catching balls.

14. Carolina Panthers - Greg Olsen - TE
He's the only TE in this year's class that can really stretch the field and that's exactly what the Panthers need. Their offense needs diversity and Olsen can bring it. His 4.5 40 at the combine should definately grab their attention at pick 14.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Paul Posluszny - LB
Steelers are going to use teh Tampa-2 next year and Posluzny would be great for them as Joey Porter is now a Dolphin and they make the transition from less fo a 3-4 to more of a 4-3.

16. Green Bay Packers - Marshawn Lynch - RB
This makes me excited. I would love for the Packers to take Lynch with the 16th pick. He has good size (5'11" 217), speed (4.46) and very good hands. Favre will love him and I think he'll probably start over Morency - split carries at the very least. Highlights like this make me excited for next year and take away the pain of Ahman boltin' for warmer weather.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jarvis Moss - DE
A great explosive pass rusher who fills what looks to be a definite need. Moss stays in sunny florida to continue to rack up the sacks. -->This is actually a close call as far as DEs are concerned i have Moss and Carriker (Neb.) ranked very close to eachother. Moss has slightly better speed, so I'm going with him but don't be surprised if they take Carriker (who I really like).

18. Cincinatti Bengals - Darelle Revis - CB
Benglas need a good corner. They can't afford do draft anyone with bad character and I think both of these reasons makes Revis their guy. His 40 time (4.39) definately made him a top pick. He'll probably return kicks for them too next year. This would be the perfect pick for Cinci.

19. Tennesse Titans - Robert Meachem - WR
They're starting to get some great talent on this team and it is obvious that they now need someone for Vince to throw the ball to. This guy is highly underrated and overshadowed by Ginn, and Johnson. He'd be a great pick for them here. Plus, Complete Sports liked him before it was apparently cool to so...

20. NY Giants - Lawrence Timmons - LB
Guy comes out of FSU in my eyes as relatively underrated. I think he fills a real need for them and would be a great fit.

21. Denver Broncos - Adam Carriker - DE
I actually like this kid more than Moss at the DE position. I've seen quite a bit of him because I watch a fair amount of Husker's football and I give my personal guaruntee that this kid is definately a pro player. His size and speed are amazing. He's got what you can't teach, and I think I'm a ltitle high on this kid but, nevertheless he will add a lot to whatever defense picks him

22.Dallas Cowboys - Dwayne Jarrett - WR
I agree with Complete Sports once again. While many have this kid falling fast I think not. He might be falling and not as good as Ginn, Johnson, and Meachem but I think he'll be a good possession reciever at the pro level. Jerry Jones take him to compliment TO next season. People forget he has great size (6'5" 213) and had 41 career TDs at USC.

23. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Ross - CB
Their D needs an upgrade in a lot of places and corner is definately somewhere that can be addressed. He's fast, intimidating, and creates turnovers... what's not to like about that?

24. New England Patriots - Jon Beason - LB
Comes out of the U and can play ILB in their 3-4 scheme. Idealy I think Posluszny is the guy that the Pats really want here but I just don't think he'll be around. Beason is their next best bet and they'll hafta settle.

25. NY Jets - Jamaal Anderson - DE
They need a pass-rusher and Anderson is definately that. A lot of people might be surprised that I still have Anderson available at this point, but I just feel like he might be a bit overhyped and I think he'll fall. Not out of the 1st round...just into a Jets cap.

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Dwayne Bowe - WR
The Eagles don't have a real especially pressing need in the draft and I think Bowe is a great big receiver that would be an upgrade over a lot of the recievers they have now. Especially with the uncertainty regarding the knee of Mr. Jeremy Bloom (their WR pick last year).

27. New Orleans - Christ Houston - CB
Comes out of Arkansas and can make an immediate impact. They're again quickly and are slow at the corner position. I think he'll come and could probably start next year. He'll be their nickel corner at the very least.

28. New England Patriots (again) - Reggie Nelson - S
He will add a lot of athleticism and versatility to their secondary. He'll be able to play corner if needed and safety too (obviously) so he'll find a way on to the field as much as much as possible next year. He ran a 4.3 40 at the combines and obviously everbody saw what he did to the Buckeyes in January so yea....this is a good pick here for the Pats.

29. Baltimore Ravens - Joe Staley - OT
Comes out a little unknown out of Central Michigan and will be a nice upgrade in both talent and youth to their Oline and can help keep the again McNair out of retirement for maybe a few more years.

30. San Diego Chargers - Mike Griffin - S
They're relatively stacked at LB and DLine secondary needs an upgrade. They really want Nelson but they only get Griffin here....shucks.

31. Chicago Bears - Ben Grubbs- G
They really need a WR here. However, I've got Johnson, Bowe, Ginn, Jarret, and Maechem all off the board here so they have to settle for their next greatest need. Someone to protect that frail little man we call Rex Grossman. Seriously, how is someone with the name Rex so prone to injury?

32. Indianapolis Colts- Justin Harrell - DT
Coming out of Tenn. he looked to be a top 10 pick but he tore his bicepts. I think at this point he is definately worth the risk here for the Colts. In terms of value if they can get Harrell with the 32nd pick it could probably be the best pick in this draft.

So, there you have it. A ton of time, energy, sleep, and research for your viewing pleasure. Feel free to post any comments, changes, or discussion points you may have.

Pre-Draft NFL Notes

I was gunna get drafted in the first round, but then I got high...?

Apparently Calvin Johnson (GTech WR), Gaines Adams (Clemson DE), and Amobi Okoye (Louisville DT) all admitted to having used pot

The admissions came out as part of a standard interview conducted at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine in February. The interview, conducted by a group of representatives from several teams, was videotaped and copies are sent to every NFL team. The interview was done by a committee/group called The Sports Xchange.

All three players are viewed as the best players at their position and I consider Johnson to be the best overall player in the draft. Now, by my understanding they didn't say they were frequent users. They were merely being completely and totally honest in the questioning process. Here's a quote:

"In context, these admissions were extremely honest responses of relatively minor, old events that should have little or no impact on how we perceive these young men at this point in their lives," -One NFL team executive told TSX-


And this is a little alarming for NFL team execs and TSX themselves because the fact that these admissions were revealed may make players far less complaint and honest in coming years. Realistically I don't think this hurts any of these guys at all. Once again you can't refute how amazingly good all of these guys are and they aren't big-time users being as they never tested positive for drugs in tests done by the NFL or in any of the random tests conducted in college by the NCAA. It obviously doesn't hurt their draft status, nor does it help it. Some suggest that it may make them even MORE appealing because of the honestly they showed....I wouldn't go that far. They'll all go high (pun intended) and I don't foresee any Ricky Williams repeats in the bunch...but you never know.

Titans may be in for a rough season for the TItans

Well the madden curse may have found its next victim in Vince Young. With Pacman out for the year already the Titans can't afford to have Kerry Collins man the helm all season. They'll just have to hope that he can get some advice from Ray Lewis on how to avoid it (kind of). The list of those hit includes: Eddie George ('01), Daunte Culpepper ('02), Marshall Faulk ('03), Mike Vick ('04), Ray Lewis ('05), Donovan McNabb ('06), and Shaun Alexander ('07). The full rundown of their injuries and some comic interjections can be found here.

Curse or mere coincidence? You tell me.