R. Rich

Wait until he takes part in the pile on @ the opener.

Spin?

Fans? Irrational about a coach? I just can't see that.

Tiger Woods is black?

Good one, Kenneth. I believe that may have something to do w/ why the Texans went after a defensive player w/ their first pick instead of a running back. After all, they're getting production out of the RB position in Domanick Davis. What would Reggie Bush add to that? A few more TDs? How does that help if you have a defense ranked last statistically in just about every category? You're still going to lose unless you address that. Even though it wasn't the sexy pick, I applaud Houston for going that route.

How insightful, Joseph. I'm not saying the guy won't fail a second time around. I'm also not saying that I KNOW for a FACT that he will. I lived in Erie surrouded by many Browns fans who would gladly hang Belichick in effigy just like we would do to Gregg Williams. They were just as passionate about seeing him run out on a rail, and were just as wrong about his chances to improve on his stint in Cleveland in another location. Bottom line: time will tell.

I did, and I have the championship belt to prove it.

To me, it's about having the ability to evaluate talent. Sometimes, you're going to get really good players in the high rounds. Other times, especially if your staff is good, you'll find guys who are able to play and more than willing to work for their shot. If you think there aren't many players out there like Kurt Warner (meaning they'd bust their tail for a chance to prove they can play pro ball), then you're kidding yourself. The key is having a staff that can accurately evaluate which players can make the transition and which ones are just dreamers.

Now: don't have one All Time: Kent Hull

Making snap judgments about where to take individuals is nearly as bad as just looking @ certain "indicators" (like 40 times) when making selections. There are many examples of lower round offensive linemen who have excelled in the pros, just as there are @ other positions. And, people's sometimes idiotic reliance on 40 times is the reason a receiver like Jerry Rice is available later or a more recent example, S Anthony Smith of Syracuse, who had a poor 40 time and slipped in the draft, much to the delight of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I only watched Tampa's first preseason game, but what I saw from both Joseph and Jeremy Trueblood was encouraging.

I wonder how many Cleveland fans said the same thing when Belichick got his second chance at becoming a head coach. Probably as many as there were Raider fans who laughed about that Shanahan guy getting a second chance, too.

27 Days And Counting!!! Almost time! I'll be on my way up to Buffalo in 25 days.

My alma mater, Shippensburg University, actually used to make these lists back in the day. I see WVU is still one of the top party schools. What a shock.

Only 4 more weeks before I can get my first garbage plate of the season.

Moi? Steven, I'm hurt.

She shouldn't hate. I'll be praying that it misses the coast. You're right; nobody wants to see a situation like that again.

And if you find that you don't like my ways, well you can send me back in..... 30 Days And Counting!!!

Well, count us out, then.

Keep that stuff to yourselves, fellas. Please.

Hahaha!!! What's wrong w/ Holcomb? We should start a thread about him. I don't hear our quarterbacks discussed nearly enough here.

Can't make the online draft?

Still looking for 4 interested players for this league AND.... 3 more for this league... ID#: 270130 Password: BALL4FSP06 Come one, come all!

We're looking for 4 more players in the Yahoo! league.

Never mind; I see it. So, if anyone wants to join a Yahoo! league w/ an online draft on Saturday @ noon, here's the details: Yahoo! ID#: 270152 Password: BB06TBD