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Franchise tag is an option.

That seems like it would make the most sense, I guess it all depends on how Mangini fells about Pennington. Having coached against him for a few seasons, I am sure that they would opt for Leinhart over Chaz. (even though they have a ton of money in SB tied to him.)

He was on the track team at Pitsburgh State and his lack of muscle makes him aerodynamic.

I don't know, both ESPN and SI had reported that many fans were pushing for Vince Young, partly becasue he was from Houston. Young may turn out to be good but I wouldn't give up on Carr.

Of course these picks were made by the same front office that drafted Erik Flowers, Travares Tillman, and Corey Moore in 3 consecutive rounds.

Sorry, wasn't saying @sshole in a confrontational way. More like something you'd say to a buddy that was busting your chops.

Well that is a whole other issue unto itself. Even if they had the forsight to gain 3 more picks those are 3 more picks to screw up.

1. The title of what relatively unknown song by a very popular (multi-decade) band on their most famous album describes the Bills under Donahoe's regime? AC/DC Given The Dog A Bone (From Back in Black) 2. The publicity for the Turin Olympics has been (marginal) at best. 3. What is the difference between what these guys do In Jersey and some who use simliar methods in Canada? They have the Queen of England on their Money in Canada. 4. Who will be the most improved player on the 2006 NE Patriots? Easy, Tedy Bruschi. 5. Who has the rosiest future in sports? Joe Theisman, the guy continues to suck @ss on a regluar basis, but stays employed.

Can't disagree with his talent or his upside. My point in the thread was to trade the #1 to stockpile picks, will bring more help sooner.

I am sure that the NFL, which is concerned about its image more than any other sport, would not be dumb enough to turn this guy away because of his circumstance. Sounds like this clown is looking for some money / publicity, since he hired Allred.

Because I just had breakfast with Bob McNair. Don't be an @sshole, Of course I don't know this as a fact, but from what most media outlets have reported (which have been wrong before, I know) they have Houston picking Bush.

Kelly - I agree that Bush is a rare talent but I don't think he will help bring Houston a championship. A solid offensive line and a better defense will though. I agree that he will not be a full time RB and needs to be used properly. Now I am not saying it is the exact same thing, but remember how dominant Desmond Howard was in college?

Back problems and Tom Coughlin got the Giants job. The same Tom Coughlin that he bad mouthed when he was let go in Jacksonville.

That is what I am thinking too. Could you imagine how nuts the people in Houston would go though.

I think that was a good move on their part. Considering that the kid has not had anything close to an offensive line in the last 4 years it would be tough to give up on him. That should put an end to some of the folks who were pushing to draft Vince Young because he was "from Houston". So that means that they are probably going to draft Reggie Bush. They need help in so many other areas I cannot believe that they are not trying to shop this pick. I know that I am nowhere near being qualified to be an NFL GM, but it just doesn't make sense. Reggie Bush is an amazing talent but he also played with one of the best supporting casts in all of college football. It amazes me how Houston could probably take that pick and gain so much, like the Cowboys did when they traded Herschel to the Vikings, but they are going to pick Bush instead.

This thread is going to get moved to the PP board but you raise an interesting point. Only the best people play, regardless of their color. I have been saying this for years, but I really don't think that and owner would not hire a coach because he is black. Winning is so important in the NFL that the best coaches are selected, regardless of the color of their skin. The problem has not been a lack of hiring minority coaches. It has been a lack of qualified minority candidates.

Actually, my uncle lives down there. Most people could give two sh!ts about the Dolphins, or any sports team for that matter. They are not like Bills fans.

That kinda sounds like a back handed compliment to me.

Nope. Word on the street is that he is going to do the NBC Sunday night games with Madden.

You just beat me to it. I guess Al Michaels likes Theesman as much as the rest of us do, so he quit. I am ok with Tirico and I love PTI so I think that Kornheiser is an interesting touch.

Or tired, overrated hacks like Chris Berman and Stuart Scott. They both suck so badly yet they are continually force fed to us by that channel.

ESPN 8, "The Ocho"!

I guess it all depends on your area. I would drop calls on my Cingular phone all of the time and was lucky to get a signal with Sprint in certain areas, especially apartment buildings for some reason. Maybe their Network has gotten stronger since the acquired Nextel.

It's actually called "Glory Road". (Bound for Glory was the reality show with Butkus on ESPN.) I was going to see it until I read Bill Simmons article on ESPN.com. I am a Sports Guy junkie and always read him. Check it out. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story...=simmons/060201

Lets just hope that get rid of Shannon Sharpe. He is one of the worst ever.