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    Steelers approach vs. Tom Modrak

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Evidently, the owner is satisfied with Tom Modrak and the scouting department. His voice is the only voice that counts because he is the boss. Do you know what happens when he is challenged? Just ask Bill Polian. When you have a retrospective owner who brings in an ill-equipped Marv Levy to help him turn the franchise around, then what do you expect? When Levy understandably bails out of a situation that is too overwhelming--who takes over for him? The marketing guru, Russ Brandon. If that is not a head-scratcher, then what is. What do you expect when a sheltered owner in Michigan is making the important staffing decisions?

     

    Just maybe, the franchise might now have someone in Nix with a reasonable level of competency who has an understanding as to how to manage the job. He brought in Whaley, he hired a competent HC who is good at assessing players and by hiring a coach like Wanndstadt, demonstrates a willingness to look outside for assistance.

     

    No one should be surprised that two of the oldest owners, Wilson and Al Davis, preside over franchises that are noted for their lack of success, in addition to the chaos and tumolt surrounding their teams. Each of these irrascible owners are known for their stubbornness and insistence to meddle. They both continue to try to fix the problems with their respective franchises not recognizing they are the main problem.

     

    The raiders are drafting better than we are........

     

    Oakland Raiders

    Summary: This is another team that gets a big bump up the Board, based on performance. As I wrote about Oakland midway through the season, its ability to get maximum value in "playing the draft" has been questionable, but what isn't in question is the eye for talent. Rolando McClain was a starter at linebacker, and a pretty good one; Lamarr Houston is a solution in the middle of the defensive line; and Jared Veldheer got moved around to start the season but found a home right where he was in college, as an athletic left tackle who should only get better. Then they got a steal out of Jacoby Ford as icing on the cake. His pass-catching skills are far better than his draft profile indicated. Solid work.

    Draft grade: C-plus | Current Grade: A-minus

     

     

     

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    Buffalo Bills

    Summary:Considering the holes on the roster, Buffalo had to get players that could step in immediately and help. I like C.J. Spiller, but emphasized that I considered him a bit of a luxury pick, considering there are other options in that backfield. His season can only be considered a disappointment. Torell Troup and Arthur Moats saw some time, but is there one guy from this class who looks like an anchor? I questioned Buffalo's plan, and I'm not sure this draft shows it really had one. If it did, that plan went off course early.

    Draft grade: C-plus | Current Grade: D-plus

    Steelers approach vs. Tom Modrak

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    From an ESPN insider article....

     

    "They do this with a personnel blueprint nearly every franchise has tried to duplicate: by getting as many as 10 pairs of eyes on every draft prospect, they are able to pick exceptionally well, with few big mistakes, and restock their roster each fall with young, talented and cost-efficient players who perfectly fit their schemes."

     

     

    Obviously we have a scout department, not one person stands up and says, hey this maybin kid has a 30" waist or can we afford a reggie bush type player (spiller)on this roster,etc. Or, we do have guys objecting and RW and TM just over ride everyone?

    Here's to hoping that fans no longer root for the team to lose

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I'm not disagreeing with you , but it's simpler for me, to root for the Bills is like rooting for my own kid at a local game: It's "in me" / core to who I am to root for the Bills every time I see my team take center stage. To me, they represent my heritage, my country, they are my team. The Ralph is my Mecca (no offense intended), their uniform is mine. I relish each victory, I groan with each loss. When we lose, I look for a silver lining -- maybe our players or team developed in some areas, or maybe we just get a better draft pick for next year...but I look for the things to build on. Then I look forward to next week's game and repeat the process till my little life runs it's course. It's that simple folks. GO BILLS!!!!!!!

     

     

    Dude that's me. Since the early 70's, I get ready to see my home town team, my heritage, and my beloved Buffalo Bills every Sunday during football season win, loss or embarrass.

    Thought on Schobel

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    If he plays for the Pats I am for first person hoping he gets chopped blocked and can't walk for years. I have no love for people that say and do different things let him learn to walk again and see how he feeling about playing for the Pats

     

     

    Really? And he's a loser? More incredible insight from TSW.

    UPDATED: Tim Tebow, QB, Denver Broncos

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    If Tebow slips to 41, and after drafting a franchise LT, why is he more of a developmental guy than brohm, fritz, or even Edwards? Granted none of the fore mentioned cost us a second rounder, but i think this guy is going to be special. He has one characteristic we haven't had since Jim K. , a fierce competitor. Hey, look at what flutie accomplished! Its hard to believe some say they'd give up altogether on the bills if we draft him, but others talk about Caulpepper and John kitna. There's no logic to me in the thinking.

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