Steely Dan

Much better!!

You have a much different definition about getting lucky. Just sayin.

Linky

How do you know?

I think we would have heard about this a long time ago.

Two words about that: Dust Rag.

I agree he has a lot of potential. I was just pointing out that nobody is a sure thing. A team has to take their chances on anyone they rate highly but the risk is always there.

This guy looks really good to me. Most of his negatives can be corrected with good coaching, IMO. Also was a WR and BB player before. Two things that are very good to have on your Resume if you're a TE prospect. Jared Cook, TE * Height: 6'5" * Weight: 246 * College: South Carolina * Conference: SEC * Hometown: Suwanee, GA * High School: North Gwinnett HS Overview Blessed with the combination of size and speed that led Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier to compare him to Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson, Cook has the tools every scouting director is looking for in the new prototype NFL tight end. Despite less than eye-popping statistics (37 receptions for 573 yards and three touchdowns), Cook was nonetheless recognized by SEC coaches as a first-team all-conference selection in 2008 - perhaps due to his potential as a nightmare matchup for defenses. With steadier quarterback play by the Gamecocks, many believe Cook could have enjoyed a truly breakout performance. If he works out as well at the NFL Combine as he reportedly did for South Carolina coaches, the redshirt junior won't have to wait long to hear his name called on draft day. Had an arm span of 35 3/4 inches and a hand span of 10 1/4 inches at the combine. High School Graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 2005, where he played receiver and free safety for Coach Kyle Richardson... Caught 32 passes for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...First-team all-conference, all-state and Super 11 Team selection by The Atlanta Journal Constitution... Rated the 24th-best player in the state of Georgia and the 40th-best wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com...Played basketball and was regarded as one of the top hoopsters in the state. Analysis Positives: Rare athlete. Reportedly ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and posted a 39.5-inch vertical leap in 2007. Long, lanky build capable of handling additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good burst off the line of scrimmage to challenge the seam and can throttle down, sink his hips and create separation against even athletic defenders. Flashes natural hands for the reception. Can snatch passes outside of his frame due to his long arms and big hands. Good elusiveness after the catch and can accelerate past defenders for long gains. Good burst off the snap to get to the second level. Has the lateral agility to mirror and effectively block defenders in space. Negatives: Not necessarily the sum of his parts. Often lined up wide in the Gamecocks' offense and may struggle to acclimate to a more pro-style offense. Relies on his athleticism rather than technique to get off the line of scrimmage. Tends to freelance a bit as a route-runner. Can make the spectacular catch, but is prone to lapses in concentration. Marginal effort and effectiveness as a blocker, especially in close quarters.

I would take him off the board entirely. Great players have no impact on the bench. A chronic foot injury on a guy that big is a MAJOR issue IMO.

It's possible that Buffalo is driving his price up for NE. I bought a JP jersey and learned my lesson. Only Bills that have retired or have been there a long, long time. IIRC, he and Stroud are very good friends.

You're putting way too much emphasis on speed, IMO. His blocking and catching are outstanding. In the red zone you don't need speed you need a big target with sure hands. With a big TE and Hardy in the red zone it would pose a lot of problems for a defense. There's no such thing as a sure thing. At number 11 there are only justified picks and busts. JMO The one incident gives me pause about his character but it may be a molehill instead of a mountain. This guy looks really good to me. Most of his negatives can be corrected with good coaching, IMO. Also was a WR and BB player before. Two things that are very good to have on your Resume if you're a TE prospect. Jared Cook, TE * Height: 6'5" * Weight: 246 * College: South Carolina * Conference: SEC * Hometown: Suwanee, GA * High School: North Gwinnett HS Overview Blessed with the combination of size and speed that led Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier to compare him to Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson, Cook has the tools every scouting director is looking for in the new prototype NFL tight end. Despite less than eye-popping statistics (37 receptions for 573 yards and three touchdowns), Cook was nonetheless recognized by SEC coaches as a first-team all-conference selection in 2008 - perhaps due to his potential as a nightmare matchup for defenses. With steadier quarterback play by the Gamecocks, many believe Cook could have enjoyed a truly breakout performance. If he works out as well at the NFL Combine as he reportedly did for South Carolina coaches, the redshirt junior won't have to wait long to hear his name called on draft day. Had an arm span of 35 3/4 inches and a hand span of 10 1/4 inches at the combine. High School Graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 2005, where he played receiver and free safety for Coach Kyle Richardson... Caught 32 passes for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...First-team all-conference, all-state and Super 11 Team selection by The Atlanta Journal Constitution... Rated the 24th-best player in the state of Georgia and the 40th-best wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com...Played basketball and was regarded as one of the top hoopsters in the state. Analysis Positives: Rare athlete. Reportedly ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and posted a 39.5-inch vertical leap in 2007. Long, lanky build capable of handling additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good burst off the line of scrimmage to challenge the seam and can throttle down, sink his hips and create separation against even athletic defenders. Flashes natural hands for the reception. Can snatch passes outside of his frame due to his long arms and big hands. Good elusiveness after the catch and can accelerate past defenders for long gains. Good burst off the snap to get to the second level. Has the lateral agility to mirror and effectively block defenders in space. Negatives: Not necessarily the sum of his parts. Often lined up wide in the Gamecocks' offense and may struggle to acclimate to a more pro-style offense. Relies on his athleticism rather than technique to get off the line of scrimmage. Tends to freelance a bit as a route-runner. Can make the spectacular catch, but is prone to lapses in concentration. Marginal effort and effectiveness as a blocker, especially in close quarters. This dude looks great but his durability concerns, especially because they are foot related, gives me a lot of concern and I wouldn't want Buffalo to draft him because of that. His hometown is also Peculiar. Chase Coffman, TE * Height: 6'6" * Weight: 244 * College: Missouri * Conference: Big 12 * Hometown: Peculiar, MO * High School: Raymore-Peculiar Overview Given a second-round grade last year by the NFL Advisory Committee and blessed with a combination of size, route-running and soft hands to emerge as an immediate NFL contributor, Coffman ranks as one of the elite pass-catchers of the 2009 draft. The 2008 Mackey Award winner finished with better production in just his senior campaign (90 receptions for 987 yards and 10 touchdowns) than some of his top-ranked competition enjoyed over their entire career. Despite his eye-popping production, Coffman isn't a player without warts. His already questionable speed has been lessened the past two years due to repeated foot injuries, including the broken toe that could keep him sidelined through the Combine. Had an arm span of 33 1/2 inches and a hand span of 9 3/4 inches at the combine. High School One of the most heralded signees in the 2005 class who was ranked as the No. 4 tight end prospect in the country by SuperPrep, and as the No. 19 tight end prospect in the nation by Rivals.com ... Ranked No. 3 overall recruit in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com and No. 7 by SuperPrep ... Was the winner of the 2004 Simone Award, which is given annually to the top player in the Kansas City metro area ... Teamed with QB and younger brother, Carson, to set numerous state receiving records, and helped lead Ray-Pec to a Class 5 state championship during an undefeated 2004 season (13-0 record) ... Had 3 catches for 56 yards and 1 TD in the title game, including a 14-yarder in the 3rd quarter that effectively put the game out of reach as Ray-Pec went on to a 37-18 win over McCluer North...Earned first-team all-state honors for three straight seasons, and was a two-time first-team all-district and all-conference pick ... Was named conference player of the year after catching 41 passes for 886 yards and 16 TDs as a senior in 2004 ... Preceded that with a stellar junior season of 50 receptions for 817 yards and 13 scores ... Burst onto the scene with a sophomore campaign that included 39 catches for 611 yards and 11 TDs ... An excellent athlete who lettered three years in basketball, and earned first-team all-conference honors in hoops in 2003-04 ... High school coach - Tom Kruse. Analysis Positives: Rare size potential for the position. Athletic enough to line up in a variety of positions, including split out wide, in motion or along the line of scrimmage. Good initial quickness off the snap. Has the lateral agility to avoid the jam at the line and get a clean release into his route. Uses his hands well in this area to break free from defenders when initially challenged. Good lateral quickness and body control to gain separation from defenders. Good balance and body control to make the acrobatic reception with defenders draped over him. Can make the tough catch in traffic and looks to get upfield to gain extra yardage. Reliable hands. Generally looks the ball into his hands to make the secure reception, but will trap the ball against his body when he anticipates a big hit. More physical as a blocker than you'd expect for a tight end split wide as often as he is. Provides a good initial jolt to the defender when blocking and gives good effort to sustain his blocks. Emerged as a standout as a true freshman. Good bloodlines. Father, Paul Coffman, was an NFL tight end for 10 years. Negatives: Only marginal straight-line speed. Not a true deep seam threat. Flashes the physicality and toughness scouts want in a downfield blocker, but rarely blocks from a traditional three-point stance. Legitimate durability concerns following repeated foot injuries the past two seasons. Struggled for much of his senior season with turf toe and broke the fifth metatarsal in his left bone on the final play of the Alama Bowl. Played through recurring bone spurs as a junior that eventually resulted in corrective surgery in the offseason. As for a DE: This guy looks interesting but, with the drafting of Ellis last year and Schobel, hopefully, getting better DE is a low priority for the Bills. This guy looks like he would be available in the later rounds or UFA. TE may know him and he seems like he could surprise. I like tall DE's because they can force a QB to throw higher than they'd like and it can lead to Int's for the DB's. It also allows for more batted down passes. Pannel Egboh, DE * Height: 6'6" *Weight: 267 * College: Stanford * Conference: Pac 10 *Hometown: Mesquite, TX * High School: North Mesquite Overview After only one season of high school football, Egboh was originally recruited to play defensive end in the 3-4 alignment, and he has the length and strength to transition back to this scheme at the next level. With the Cardinal switching to a 4-3 alignment in 2007, Egboh posted career highs in tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (six) and appeared destined for greater things as a senior. Lacking the burst off the snap to leave offensive tackles off-balance, Egboh struggled as a senior, turning in a disappointing 3.5 tackles for loss and only 1.5 sacks. Without the speed to generate a consistent pass rush, Egboh could fall on draft day. His size and experience could be better utilized if drafted into a 3-4 scheme. In this alignment, Egboh could surprise and develop into a quality contributor early in his NFL career. High School Played tight end and defensive end for North Mesquite High School in Texas ... SuperPrep named him to their All-Southwest team ... First-team All-District 12-5A as a defensive end following his senior season ... He accounted for 54 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked field goals ... Played in a Wing-T offense that focused on running the ball ... Did not play football as a junior to focus on academics ... Played only one season of varsity football ... Named All-State Academic and McDonald's Scholar-Athlete following his senior season ... Also played basketball, earning two varsity letters. Analysis Positives: Legitimate NFL frame. ... Well-built athlete with the frame to add an additional 10-15 pounds without significant loss of quickness. ... At least adequate initial quickness off the snap. ... Uses his long arms well to fend off the blockers and disengage. ... Good key-and-diagnose skills. ... Team defender who understands his responsibility and fights to keep contain. ... Reads the action and has the flexibility to break down in space and make the tackle at the line of scrimmage. ... Good strength. ... Plays with good leverage despite his height and can push the tackle into the quarterback's passing lane. ... Athletic enough to occasionally be used on the zone blitz. ... Four-year starter. Negatives: Bit of a "tweener." Lacks speed off the edge. Lacks the bulk to be moved inside to defensive tackle. ... Might be best served as a 3-4 defensive end due to his strength in keeping contain and providing an occasional pass rush. ... Good enough athlete to operate in the zone blitz, but lacks the straight-line speed or hip flexibility to make a seamless transition to outside linebacker full-time. ... Broken leg, which ended his 2005 season, must be checked. He appears to best suited for a 3-4 but it doesn't appear that's exclusively true and if he's a late round or FA it wouldn't be a big gamble. JMO

I have no idea where this DE major need talk comes from. They have Ellis, Schobel and others. I think it's a little premature to write off Ellis. I was disappointed in him last year but players usually make their biggest jump from the first to the second year. I see a big DT as a much bigger need. Two huge DT's in the middle would force teams to run outside making the DE's a lot more effective on running plays. Also if these huge guys could open holes for the LB's on passing plays it should enable the LB's to get sacks as well. DT is a huge need. I'd say DT, C, TE are the three biggest needs. In that order. JMO.

IIRC, the battle of Midway was much worse. I'm not positive of that though. Tough call but it was the right one. That's a horrible thing to say to someone. I'm not sure about your numbers but it would have cost a lot more casualties if the bombs weren't dropped so I agree with you on that. War takes the strongest men and pits them against each other. Each society loses a lot of strong and smart men. It causes de-evolution for the human race. Someone once asked me if I believed there was intelligent life on other planets. I asked them to define "intelligent". They said like us. I said we aren't intelligent and they asked why I thought that. My answer was that we kill each other. They really had no response to that. I agree. IIRC, they had even said they would fight to the last man. I've never heard about Japan having nuclear bomb technology but I believe Germany was working on one. The first bombing was justified IMO. The second not as much. While the Japanese didn't think quickly enough about the first bomb I think a little more time and persuasion could have resulted in surrender before the next bombing. I just don't think they had enough time to process the devastation adequately. The first bomb was a uranium-235 and second was a plutonium-239. It's my opinion that those differences entered into the decision to bomb Nagasaki. I believe we wanted to see if both bombs were equally as destructive. Two interesting facts about the bombs. 1. Richard Feynman was a numbers cruncher on the Manhattan Project. 2. I can't find a link on the internet but IIRC, I saw a Modern Marvels on the history of bank safes and they said one brand of bank safe was made so well that it survived the blast of Hiroshima with it's contents intact.

New York University Dr. Charles Orser I can't find any affiliation with Orser to NYU so it may just be a little pranking based on finagling of the facts, but a lot of other sources have said the same thing. It isn't unusual though for one source to come out with something and then have a lot of other people pick it up and just reprint it without verifying the source.

Jauron is a popular coach for players. I could see a very good chance of Buffalo signing him if they pony up the money. Hopefully they won't pony up anywhere near what he's asking for though. For what he wants he is past his worth by a mile. Greer has said he wants to stay in Buffalo so it wouldn't surprise me to see a deal done before FA hits. Crowell may have just been blowing smoke but it's also possible that the Bills were able to mend fences over the year. I have no faith Youboty can make it through a season without a significant injury. When he's healthy he's above average but when he's on the bench that doesn't matter at all. Not just Jauron. A lot of people in personnel have said that.

Well it looks like that idea about Atlantis has sunk.

This guy looks really good to me. Most of his negatives can be corrected with good coaching, IMO. Also was a WR and BB player before. Two things that are very good to have on your Resume if you're a TE prospect. Jared Cook, TE * Height: 6'5" * Weight: 246 * College: South Carolina * Conference: SEC * Hometown: Suwanee, GA * High School: North Gwinnett HS Overview Blessed with the combination of size and speed that led Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier to compare him to Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson, Cook has the tools every scouting director is looking for in the new prototype NFL tight end. Despite less than eye-popping statistics (37 receptions for 573 yards and three touchdowns), Cook was nonetheless recognized by SEC coaches as a first-team all-conference selection in 2008 - perhaps due to his potential as a nightmare matchup for defenses. With steadier quarterback play by the Gamecocks, many believe Cook could have enjoyed a truly breakout performance. If he works out as well at the NFL Combine as he reportedly did for South Carolina coaches, the redshirt junior won't have to wait long to hear his name called on draft day. Had an arm span of 35 3/4 inches and a hand span of 10 1/4 inches at the combine. High School Graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 2005, where he played receiver and free safety for Coach Kyle Richardson... Caught 32 passes for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...First-team all-conference, all-state and Super 11 Team selection by The Atlanta Journal Constitution... Rated the 24th-best player in the state of Georgia and the 40th-best wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com...Played basketball and was regarded as one of the top hoopsters in the state. Analysis Positives: Rare athlete. Reportedly ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and posted a 39.5-inch vertical leap in 2007. Long, lanky build capable of handling additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good burst off the line of scrimmage to challenge the seam and can throttle down, sink his hips and create separation against even athletic defenders. Flashes natural hands for the reception. Can snatch passes outside of his frame due to his long arms and big hands. Good elusiveness after the catch and can accelerate past defenders for long gains. Good burst off the snap to get to the second level. Has the lateral agility to mirror and effectively block defenders in space. Negatives: Not necessarily the sum of his parts. Often lined up wide in the Gamecocks' offense and may struggle to acclimate to a more pro-style offense. Relies on his athleticism rather than technique to get off the line of scrimmage. Tends to freelance a bit as a route-runner. Can make the spectacular catch, but is prone to lapses in concentration. Marginal effort and effectiveness as a blocker, especially in close quarters.

This dude looks great but his durability concerns, especially because they are foot related, gives me a lot of concern and I wouldn't want Buffalo to draft him because of that. His hometown is also Peculiar. Chase Coffman, TE * Height: 6'6" * Weight: 244 * College: Missouri * Conference: Big 12 * Hometown: Peculiar, MO * High School: Raymore-Peculiar Overview Given a second-round grade last year by the NFL Advisory Committee and blessed with a combination of size, route-running and soft hands to emerge as an immediate NFL contributor, Coffman ranks as one of the elite pass-catchers of the 2009 draft. The 2008 Mackey Award winner finished with better production in just his senior campaign (90 receptions for 987 yards and 10 touchdowns) than some of his top-ranked competition enjoyed over their entire career. Despite his eye-popping production, Coffman isn't a player without warts. His already questionable speed has been lessened the past two years due to repeated foot injuries, including the broken toe that could keep him sidelined through the Combine. Had an arm span of 33 1/2 inches and a hand span of 9 3/4 inches at the combine. High School One of the most heralded signees in the 2005 class who was ranked as the No. 4 tight end prospect in the country by SuperPrep, and as the No. 19 tight end prospect in the nation by Rivals.com ... Ranked No. 3 overall recruit in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com and No. 7 by SuperPrep ... Was the winner of the 2004 Simone Award, which is given annually to the top player in the Kansas City metro area ... Teamed with QB and younger brother, Carson, to set numerous state receiving records, and helped lead Ray-Pec to a Class 5 state championship during an undefeated 2004 season (13-0 record) ... Had 3 catches for 56 yards and 1 TD in the title game, including a 14-yarder in the 3rd quarter that effectively put the game out of reach as Ray-Pec went on to a 37-18 win over McCluer North...Earned first-team all-state honors for three straight seasons, and was a two-time first-team all-district and all-conference pick ... Was named conference player of the year after catching 41 passes for 886 yards and 16 TDs as a senior in 2004 ... Preceded that with a stellar junior season of 50 receptions for 817 yards and 13 scores ... Burst onto the scene with a sophomore campaign that included 39 catches for 611 yards and 11 TDs ... An excellent athlete who lettered three years in basketball, and earned first-team all-conference honors in hoops in 2003-04 ... High school coach - Tom Kruse. Analysis Positives: Rare size potential for the position. Athletic enough to line up in a variety of positions, including split out wide, in motion or along the line of scrimmage. Good initial quickness off the snap. Has the lateral agility to avoid the jam at the line and get a clean release into his route. Uses his hands well in this area to break free from defenders when initially challenged. Good lateral quickness and body control to gain separation from defenders. Good balance and body control to make the acrobatic reception with defenders draped over him. Can make the tough catch in traffic and looks to get upfield to gain extra yardage. Reliable hands. Generally looks the ball into his hands to make the secure reception, but will trap the ball against his body when he anticipates a big hit. More physical as a blocker than you'd expect for a tight end split wide as often as he is. Provides a good initial jolt to the defender when blocking and gives good effort to sustain his blocks. Emerged as a standout as a true freshman. Good bloodlines. Father, Paul Coffman, was an NFL tight end for 10 years. Negatives: Only marginal straight-line speed. Not a true deep seam threat. Flashes the physicality and toughness scouts want in a downfield blocker, but rarely blocks from a traditional three-point stance. Legitimate durability concerns following repeated foot injuries the past two seasons. Struggled for much of his senior season with turf toe and broke the fifth metatarsal in his left bone on the final play of the Alama Bowl. Played through recurring bone spurs as a junior that eventually resulted in corrective surgery in the offseason.

I don't want them to get more power to spy on Americans and to add unnecessary Homeland Security Departments. If that's what you mean by more power then I don't want that.

This guy looks interesting but, with the drafting of Ellis last year and Schobel, hopefully, getting better DE is a low priority for the Bills. This guy looks like he would be available in the later rounds or UFA. TE may know him and he seems like he could surprise. I like tall DE's because they can force a QB to throw higher than they'd like and it can lead to Int's for the DB's. It also allows for more batted down passes. Pannel Egboh, DE * Height: 6'6" *Weight: 267 * College: Stanford * Conference: Pac 10 *Hometown: Mesquite, TX * High School: North Mesquite Overview After only one season of high school football, Egboh was originally recruited to play defensive end in the 3-4 alignment, and he has the length and strength to transition back to this scheme at the next level. With the Cardinal switching to a 4-3 alignment in 2007, Egboh posted career highs in tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (six) and appeared destined for greater things as a senior. Lacking the burst off the snap to leave offensive tackles off-balance, Egboh struggled as a senior, turning in a disappointing 3.5 tackles for loss and only 1.5 sacks. Without the speed to generate a consistent pass rush, Egboh could fall on draft day. His size and experience could be better utilized if drafted into a 3-4 scheme. In this alignment, Egboh could surprise and develop into a quality contributor early in his NFL career. High School Played tight end and defensive end for North Mesquite High School in Texas ... SuperPrep named him to their All-Southwest team ... First-team All-District 12-5A as a defensive end following his senior season ... He accounted for 54 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked field goals ... Played in a Wing-T offense that focused on running the ball ... Did not play football as a junior to focus on academics ... Played only one season of varsity football ... Named All-State Academic and McDonald's Scholar-Athlete following his senior season ... Also played basketball, earning two varsity letters. Analysis Positives: Legitimate NFL frame. ... Well-built athlete with the frame to add an additional 10-15 pounds without significant loss of quickness. ... At least adequate initial quickness off the snap. ... Uses his long arms well to fend off the blockers and disengage. ... Good key-and-diagnose skills. ... Team defender who understands his responsibility and fights to keep contain. ... Reads the action and has the flexibility to break down in space and make the tackle at the line of scrimmage. ... Good strength. ... Plays with good leverage despite his height and can push the tackle into the quarterback's passing lane. ... Athletic enough to occasionally be used on the zone blitz. ... Four-year starter. Negatives: Bit of a "tweener." Lacks speed off the edge. Lacks the bulk to be moved inside to defensive tackle. ... Might be best served as a 3-4 defensive end due to his strength in keeping contain and providing an occasional pass rush. ... Good enough athlete to operate in the zone blitz, but lacks the straight-line speed or hip flexibility to make a seamless transition to outside linebacker full-time. ... Broken leg, which ended his 2005 season, must be checked. He appears to best suited for a 3-4 but it doesn't appear that's exclusively true. JMO

Thanks Cincy!

Very true. That's the smart way to go.

Rock Superstars U2 To Perform an Unprecedented Five Consecutive Nights on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN Monday, Marcy 2 - Friday March 6 Rock superstars U2 will perform an unprecedented five nights in a row on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6. This will be the first time that a musical guest will perform an entire week on the CBS late night broadcast. The band will release their 12th album, "No Line on the Horizon," on March 3. They performed their first single off the album, "Get On Your Boots," at the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards last weekend, and the song is already climbing the music charts. U2 last appeared on the LATE SHOW on Oct. 29, 2001, where they performed and Bono was also interviewed on the broadcast. On June 10, 1997, Bono appeared with Larry Mullen Jr. to talk to Letterman on the program.

Don't insult breath mints. What have they done to you?

IUD's!! They hate women that much!!! You are giving them waaaayyyy too much credit for smarts. Common sense doesn't run rampant through our government.