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Ray Lewis knows crime... This video is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Exactly. Fitz played better than expected last year, but his team was bad enough to end up with the #3 pick. And while it can't always be put on the quarterback, it seemed that Sanchez came up big in big games. Fitz was inconsistent all season.

I hope this article is right. Unfortunately, I see way too much Reggie Bush in Spiller's game. Running backs usually don't have a huge learning curve, with the exception of pass blocking. Basically, I guy either has what it takes to be a good NFL back or he doesn't, and it's usually pretty apparent within his first year. I just don't think Spiller is ever going to prove his worth as a Top 10 pick. Freddy Jackson is a much better running back in all phases of the game.

Most rookies deal with growing pains and Troup was no exception. For some, it's the speed of the game. In college, the fast players really stand out. In the NFL, everyone decent has speed. CJ Spiller for instance, found that he can no longer outrun people around the corner and he suffered. His future success will depend on how he adapts to things like reading and following blocks, hitting the hole with speed and also being able to run inside. For most linemen, one of the biggest issues is strength. In college, they can easily overpower the guy across from them. In the NFL, no such luck. That's why scouts always make a big deal about a guy's frame, because it shows how much muscle they can potentially add. Troup seems to have a good frame to add size and strength, so that's a definite positive.

Cam Newton will be bad for a few years, then the Panthers will have to start over. Von Miller will be alright, but I don't think he will do well in a 4-3 defense. Marcell Dareus will be a very good player, but it probably won't show in the stats. AJ Green will take 2-3 years to become the player he can be, but then he'll start making Pro Bowls regularly. Patrick Peterson will be good, but will never live up to his potential as a Revis-type shut down cornerback.

The NFL shouldn't be compared to the average business. Without the draft and salary cap, football becomes like baseball. Certain teams like Dallas, Washington, New England, attract all the major players and pay them ridiculous amounts of money. Teams like the Bills, Jaguars, Packers, etc. are screwed. Eventually, those teams will have to move or the NFL will cut down to less teams. A select few players will make way more than they make now. The majority of players will probably make less.