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3rd roud value for Losman? Don't see it happening.

I think they are right on with it being Matt Ryan. Would KC enter the bidding to move up to the Rams spot now that they have extra picks? Or are they happy with Brodie Croyle? McFadden? I don't think he's worthy of trading up for. Sorry. Give me Stewart or Mendenhall.

4 years in the league, sack totals: 9.0 11.0 7.5 15.5

Chiefs agree to send Allen to Vikings The Chiefs have agreed to trade Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen to the Vikings, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

Thanks for posting this. I've missed his in-depth analysis on NFL.Com. I guees we'll have to settle for these quick blurbs this year. I'm happy he's still contributing, it's part of my draft tradition to at least see what he has to say.

Chris Brown's Bill's blog: CROWELL HAS AN ARGUMENT: Looking at the AFC Pro Bowl picks for the OLB position it's obvious that 3-4 LBs have a major advantage. Since they rush the passer a lot more they can rack up a lot more sacks, an overvalued stat for linebackers. Pittsburgh's James Harrison (who I believe is deserving) had 8.5 sacks, but he also have four pass breakups, an INT, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also had a respectable 89 total tackles. At least he had numbers across the board. But New England's Mike Vrabel and San Diego's Shawne Merriman have yet to crack the 70 tackle plateau (as linebackers!), but because they have 9.5 and 11.5 sacks respectively they go to the Pro Bowl. Granted they also play for high profile and successful teams which always helps too. But aside from those sack totals their other numbers are less impressive than Crowell's Let's compare Crowell 113 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 safety, 5 PBUs, 1 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR Vrabel 69 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 0 safety, 0 PBUs, 0 INT, 5 FF, 0 FR Merriman 63 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 0 safety, 0 PBUs, 0 INT, 2 FF, 1 FR I'll be the first to agree that the sack is a glorified stat for a defensive end, but it's the primary role of a defensive end along with making tackles in the run game. Linebackers should be able to do more than just rush the passer. Yes, Merriman is a great pass rusher, but Crowell has better all-around numbers. Not to mention he doesn't blitz much at all. In his system he's off the line a good portion of the time. I just think Crowell should've received more consideration. He should at least be a first alternate. After David Thornton there's no outside linebacker in the AFC within 10 tackles of him. That's a game's worth of tackles ahead of almost every AFC outside backer. And Crowell is the weak link on our team? Sorry, that is just plain silly. We need at least a new starting WR, TE, C, FB, FS, DE, oG, and CB before we need to worry about replacing Crowell.

Just a note: We play a 4-3 defense. If Rivers is going to provide an impact, which of our three starting linebackers is headed to the bench?

Maybe that was the "concession" they had to make in order to sign him for less than Russell did last year.

........and get turned down. Link

You can have your "coverage linebackers"...... pick #11 in the draft IMHO is reserved for taking explosive playmaking linebackers. Not "coverage linebackers". Maybe you don't see him having a problem coming off the edge as a pass rusher, but apparently the coaching staff at USC did. 0 interceptions, 0 sacks. Let's see where he ends up, I see him falling in this draft. We will know on Saturday.

Rivers had 0 sacks last year, yeah 0. He's hardly a pass rushing specialist.

The Pack do not need a WR. They have Driver...need I say more? Greg Jennings is a stud and was actually their best receiver last year. James Jones- was a rookie this year, and has stud potential. Seen him play? He's for real. Koren Robinson- as 4rth WR, not bad.

The Pack are already loaded at WR, I don't get it.

Agreed. And so does A.J. Smith: “You know I'm not a liar,” Chargers GM A.J. Smith says. “But, forgive me, it's April. If there's a GM who tells the truth during the month of April, he's making a mistake. April . . . I've always called it Liar's Month. All GMs should be forgiven in April. “Please, do not judge any GM in April. Lying simply is part of our business in April.”

Money and gift certificates are both good things! Thank you both.

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

Not to mention that at the combine, the most important " job interview" of his life, he showed up overweight and out of shape.

Link Prospects who are rising Georgia Tech RB Tashard Choice Unlike most NFL draft prospects, Choice has survived the elimination process for most teams with no considerable flaw and could wind up being drafted sooner than later because teams are giddy about his competitiveness and overall intangibles. Kansas OT Anthony Collins The mushroom club known as the OL coaches see a coachable prospect with upside that pure evaluators have more difficulty seeing. As a result, he is being discussed as a potential selection in the second round. Could struggle to earn respect from veterans and fit into a locker room. East Carolina RB Chris Johnson Continues to inch up draft boards because of his blazing speed, regardless of how much he may struggle when asked to carry a full workload. Arkansas S Tyrell Johnson Stepping up vs. big-time competition put him on the map. Outstanding Combine performance pushed him to the top of the safety boards in the eyes of some evaluators. Tennessee LB Jerod Mayo Has size, speed, toughness and versatility and is warranting top-15 consideration. Prospects who are slipping Arkansas DT Marcus Harrison Has had issues with drugs and authority and has been knocked off many draft boards. Could still be drafted as high as the second round, as Tank Johnson was, because of the lack of depth at the DT position but has rarely played like the first-rounder he showed flashes of becoming during his career. Could struggle to earn a second contract from the team that drafts him after he receives a big payday. Maryland OLB Erin Henderson Questions about his knees and overall tightness could send him spiraling down draft boards the same way Brandon Siler did a year ago. Purdue TE Dustin Keller Questions about his maturity, his tendency to get into fights and his football intelligence could push him down a round or two from where his athletic ability and tape suggest he should be drafted. Oklahoma WR Malcolm Kelly Has been removed from many teams' draft boards because of his two bad knees, one of which has been reconstructed and the other in which he has arthritis. Questionable work ethic, attitude and intelligence will not make it easy to invest heavily in him. Teams that buy the hype and think he is a great value in the second round could be disappointed. Has big-time bust potential at a position where there is a great tendency to bust. Georgia Tech LB Phillip Wheeler Physically, he could warrant looks in the second round, but his football playing demeanor, passion for the game and questionable football intelligence have dropped him to the fifth round in the eyes of some teams.

Mock Draft 11. Buffalo. WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State. The negatives: Only a one-year starter, not always focused on the task at hand, one leg is shorter than the other. The positives: a 6-2, 4.45-ish deep threat with good hands. It might take him a year, but he should be a good pro.

Stern sucks. It's been 15 years since he was funny. I hate him but I love to diss him on message boards.

Who said we would draft Mendenhall or Stewart? If you meant my post, I was only saying I would take them both over McFadden if I was a GM for an NFL team. Certainly no need for the Bills, with Marshawn entrenched as our starter.

Value picks: Dallas-Brandan Albert-OL Chicago-Chris Williams-OL Reaches: KC-McKelvin-CB Buffalo- Sweed-WR

Anyone surprised by any picks in the first round? List the 2 best "value picks" and the 2 "reaches" of the TBD first round mock draft. What do you got???

Are you Yankee fans angry yet that the team wouldn't give up, Ian "I'm afraid to throw strikes" Kennedy to get Santana?

I could see McFadden falling. Personally, I prefer Stewart AND Mendenhall to him.