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Linkage Overview Brian has great football bloodlines, and were he able to stay healthy for the entire 2006 season would probably have been a surefire top 15 pick. As it is, he returned to school for his senior year in order to enhance his draft status and get his degree. Unfortunately, the wheels came off for the entire team in 2007, and, as always, Brian took an inordinate amount of blame for his team's difficulties. At Trinity High School in Louisville, KY, Brian was named the USA Today Offensive Player of the Year for producing 10,579 yards and 119 touchdowns during his prep career. Brian was the recipient of the National Quarterback Club's award for the National High School Quarterback of the Year and was voted one of the 2003 National Top 150 Adidas Playmakers while also being named the Gatorade Player of the Year. Brian was named to the Parade Magazine High School All-American teams and ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 2 prospect by ESPN's Tom Lemming. Led the Shamrocks to three state titles and was awarded the Roy Kidd Award. He was a three-time state finals Most Valuable Player. Brian also started for the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and finished second in state history in career passing yards and career touchdowns. He also set a state record for career completion percentage and threw for 3,720 yards and 33 touchdowns during senior season, completing 298-of-463 passes. Brian passed for 3,777 yards and 47 touchdowns as a junior. 2003 Kentucky Mr. Football. Brian was also MVP of his high school baseball team that advanced to the semi-finals of the state tournament and has been drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the baseball draft. Brian performed well at the Combine, throwing the ball with authority and accuracy and, as a result, he re-enhanced his status as one of the top 3 QBs available for the 2008 NFL draft. Strengths Brian is a veteran QB who shared time his freshman year with Stefan LeFors. Is like a coach on the field. Knows what to do, when to do it, and displays a classic delivery, touch, and good arm strength. Ideal measurables. A leader who is a student of the game. Inspires people around him. Makes all the throws. Comes from football bloodlines and has seen it all. One of the most NFL-ready QBs to come along in years. Was more productive every year, and did a fine job even when UL suffered mightily on the field in 2007 versus the preseason bowl predictions. Smart, and makes good decisions most of the time. Very acceptable ball speed and accuracy. Weaknesses Footwork and toughness are the only questionable items. He sometimes puts himself in unfavorable positions that expose him to injury. Foot speed is not great, so he will not escape when the pressure gets to him like others might. Pocket presence is shaky at times. Gets rattled and loses focus at times and struggles to make his reads as quickly as he will need to at the next level. A bit streaky and moody. Concentration and level of play suffer when things start to go wrong. Must be protected well in the pocket. Will not create on the wings. Projection Should be a Top 15 choice in the 2008 NFL draft.

A best of video; Link Brian Brohm NFL Draft Bio Brian Brohm (born September 23, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky) is currently the starting quarterback for the University of Louisville, a member of the Big East Conference.He is a 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback from Louisville (Ky.) Trinity High School, Brohm was named the 2005 Big East Offensive Player of the Year while leading the Cardinals to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the 2006 Toyota Gator Bowl. In 2006, he led the Cardinals to a 12-1 record and earned MVP honors in the 2007 Orange Bowl. College Louisville Sport Football Position QB Class Senior Career 2004 – present Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight 225 pounds (102.1 kg) Nationality United States Born September 23, 1985 (1985-09-23) (age 22) Louisville, Kentucky High school Trinity HS, Louisville High school career While passing for 20,579 yards and 119 touchdowns during his prep career, Brohm led the Trinity Shamrocks to the 4-A state title in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Brian was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on November 18, 2002, while he was a junior in high school. Brohm was named 2003 Kentucky Mr. Football and was the Gatorade Player of the Year for 2003. Brohm was named one of the top five quarterbacks in America by Rivals.com and was selected to participate in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio, Texas. Brohm also played basketball and baseball for the Shamrocks, helping the basketball team to its first ever Regional title and the baseball team to a state runner-up finish. College career Brohm announced his decision to attend the University of Louisville on January 20, 2004, picking the hometown Cardinals over scholarship offers from the University of Kentucky, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Alabama, Nebraska, Purdue, Illinois and others. Brohm enrolled at Louisville in the fall of 2004 and immediately began competing for the starting quarterback spot with Stefan LeFors. His first season, Brohm was named Conference USA Freshman of the Year, despite not starting a single game. Brohm completed 66 of 98 passes for 819 yards and six touchdowns. After entering the game for at least one series per game as a true freshman, Brohm followed in the footsteps of father, Oscar, and brother, Jeff, by becoming a starting quarterback at the University of Louisville in 2005. His brother, Greg, also played at Louisville as a receiver. In 2005, Brohm passed for 2,883 yards and 19 touchdowns before suffering a season-ending knee injury in a game against Syracuse on November 25. He was forced to miss Louisville's last regular season game, a December 2 matchup against Connecticut, and was still in rehabilitation when the Cardinals lost to Virginia Tech in the 2006 Gator Bowl. Brohm injured his thumb in Louisville's September 16, 2006 victory over Miami. He returned as starting quarterback in Louisville's October 14, 2006 victory against Cincinnati. He had been replaced at starting quarterback by sophomore backup Hunter Cantwell for the previous two games. Before his injury, Brohm was one of two candidates at U of L for the 2006 Heisman Trophy, along with senior running back Michael Bush. The pair, both born and raised in Louisville, were dubbed "The Derby City Duo." In the 2007 Orange Bowl, Brohm earned MVP honors by leading Louisville to its first ever BCS victory, 24-13 over Wake Forest. Brohm completed 24 of 34 passes for 311 yards, the third highest total in Orange Bowl history. Rivals .com named Brohm as one of the top 10 quarterbacks going into the 2007 season. Brohm had a good year in 2007, completing 308 of 473 passes for 4,024 yards for 30 touchdown and 12 interceptions, giving him a QB Rating of 152. Despite his play, the Louisville Cardinals went 6-6, and did not make a bowl game. Career speculation Though The Sporting News projected Brohm as high as the top pick in the 2007 NFL draft, and many other experts had projected him as going no later than the first round, Brohm announced on January 15, 2007, after a long period of speculation, that he would return to the University of Louisville for his senior year. After the 2007 Orange Bowl, he stated that "Right now, coming back and trying to win a national title looks very appealing." Almost all analysts believe that Brohm has NFL talent, however they disagree about his draft status and whether he should have stayed for his senior season. Following the announcement of his now former head coach Bobby Petrino as new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, further speculation occurred that Brohm might skip his senior season, which would inevitably be under a new head coach, and enter the draft. The fact that the 2008 draft is infused with top-prospect quarterbacks whose playing styles are very similar to Brohm's (most notably Kentucky's Andre Woodson, Michigan's Chad Henne, USC's John David Booty, Penn State's Anthony Morelli, Hawai'i's Colt Brennan, and Tennessee's Erik Ainge) was also a key argument for Brohm's possible entry in the 2007 draft, where the other first round-bound quarterbacks include the more diverse characters of Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell. However, Brohm eventually decided to pass up the potential millions he could earn from the NFL, and instead chose to return for his senior season for another shot at helping the Cardinals to a BCS National Championship. Brohm will have to learn the new offense from the new head coach Steve Kragthorpe, who previously coached at the University of Tulsa. However, ESPN is ranking Brohm as the #1 senior in the '08 draft class, saying his "big arm, prototypical size, quick release, [and] expert touch" help him stand out.

I found some more stuff on Mutcher. Fanball.com Pro Football draft has him ranked as the 14th best center prospect in the draft. Also, Lindy's Pro Football Draft calls him a small school stud.

That can't possibly be. It's not that he was young and didn't know any better it's a biological gross out. Just talking about this gives me the willies. In my situation It would take a lot to get over this gross out factor.

2007 - Buffalo Bills Rd Sel # Player Position School 1 12 Marshawn Lynch RB California - two 1,000 yard seasons in his first two years. B+ 2 34 Paul Posluszny MLB Penn State - excellent pick that hasn't stopped getting better A 3 92 Trent Edwards QB Stanford - C still think there might be something there. 4 111 Dwayne Wright RB Fresno State - D 6 184 John Wendling DB Wyoming - was one of the best ST players until he was cut. B- 7 222 Derek Schouman FB Boise State - will be on the Bills roster this year and contribute a lot B 7 239 C.J. Ah You DE Oklahoma - F I'd give it a B-. JMO Lets check out 2006 1 8 Donte Whitner SS Ohio State - C 1 26 John McCargo DT North Carolina State - F 3 70 Ashton Youboty CB Ohio State - C 4 105 Ko Simpson FS South Carolina - D 5 134 Kyle Williams DT Louisiana State - A 5 143 Brad Butler T Virginia would probably have been at least a B had he stayed until he couldn't play anymore. 6 178 Keith Ellison OLB Oregon State - C 7 216 Terrance Pennington T New Mexico - F 7 248 Aaron Merz G California - F I'd give it a C- 2005 2 55 Roscoe Parrish WR Miami (Fla.) - B- 3 86 Kevin Everett TE Miami (Fla.) Would have probably ended up at least a B without his injury. 4 122 Duke Preston C Illinois - D- 5 156 Eric King DB Wake Forest - F 6 197 Justin Geisinger G Vanderbilt - F 7 236 Lionel Gates RB Louisville - F I give it a D- leaving Everett out of it. 2004 1 13 Lee Evans WR Wisconsin - the QB troubles are not his fault - A 1 22 J.P. Losman QB Tulane - F 3 74 Tim Anderson DT Ohio State - F His lunchpail F- 4 109 Tim Euhus TE Oregon State - F 7 207 Dylan McFarland T Montana - F 7 214 Jonathan Smith WR Georgia Tech - F I'd give it an F+

His rehab is going well. Here's an article from February. “I think with the coach we got, coach Joe, I think he’ll get the combinations up front that he needs and we’ll get the job done,” said Bell. “I was talking to him the other day on the phone. He already has in mind what he wants and what he needs.” As far as when Bell will be ready for action on the field, he called it a “wait and see” situation, but he’s confident he’ll be ready when it counts. For now, Bell is focused on getting a clean bill of health sooner rather than later. “I just have to keep rehab going and keep progressing,” he said. I hope he's back full strength by camp!

Week 13 Todd Johnson S Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Shawn Nelson TE Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Chris Draft LB Neck Limited Participation in Practice -- Demetrius Bell T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out John McCargo DT Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ashton Youboty CB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jairus Byrd S Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Terrence McGee CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Week 14 Chris Kelsay DE Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Demetrius Bell T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Justin Jenkins WR Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Joe Klopfenstein TE Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jairus Byrd S Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Kirk Chambers T Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Ryan Denney DE Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Chris Draft LB Neck Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Todd Johnson S Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Andy Levitre G Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable John McCargo DT Calf Full Participation in Practice Probable Shawn Nelson TE Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable Ashton Youboty CB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 15 Joe Klopfenstein TE Ankle Limited Participation in Practice -- Kendall Simmons G Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Out Terrell Owens WR Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Justin Jenkins WR Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Jamon Meredith T Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Jonathan Scott T Eye Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Jairus Byrd S Groin Limited Participation in Practice Probable Week 16 James Hardy WR Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Trent Edwards QB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Todd Johnson S Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott LB Head Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ryan Fitzpatrick QB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Drayton Florence CB Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Ashlee Palmer LB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Josh Reed WR Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Week 17 Marcus Stroud DT Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Trent Edwards QB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Nic Harris LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Todd Johnson S Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out Steve Johnson WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Andre Ramsey T Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Out Josh Reed WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott LB Head Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jonathan Scott T Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ashlee Palmer LB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Shawn Nelson TE Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Donte Whitner S Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Ryan Fitzpatrick QB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Jonathan Stupar TE Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable IIRC, the Bills were the most injured team last year and one of the top 5 most injured in 2008.

Week 6 Marcus Buggs LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Kawika Mitchell LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jonathan Scott T Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Keith Ellison LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Josh Reed WR Fibula Did Not Participate In Practice Probable Terrence McGee CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Paul Posluszny LB Forearm Full Participation in Practice Probable Donte Whitner S Thumb Full Participation in Practice Probable Roscoe Parrish WR Thigh Limited Participation in Practice Probable Week 7 Xavier Omon RB Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Terrell Owens WR Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Trent Edwards QB Head Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jonathan Scott T Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Donte Whitner S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Shawn Nelson TE Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Kyle Williams DT Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Terrence McGee CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Chris Kelsay DE Eye Limited Participation in Practice Probable Week 8 Terrell Owens WR Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Corey McIntyre RB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Shawn Nelson TE Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jonathan Scott T Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Donte Whitner S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Kyle Williams DT Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Trent Edwards QB Head Limited Participation in Practice Out Bryan Scott S Ankle Full Participation in Practice Questionable Chris Kelsay DE Back Full Participation in Practice Probable Terrence McGee CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 9/Bye week Week 10 Keith Ellison LB Thigh Did Not Participate In Practice Out Terrence McGee CB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Kyle Williams DT Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jamon Meredith T Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Terrell Owens WR Hip Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Roscoe Parrish WR Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Aaron Schobel DE Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Donte Whitner S Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Jairus Byrd S Groin Full Participation in Practice Probable Trent Edwards QB Head Full Participation in Practice Probable Corey McIntyre RB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Shawn Nelson TE Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable Bryan Scott S Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Jonathan Scott T Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 11 Nic Harris LB Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Justin Jenkins WR Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Roscoe Parrish WR Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Jonathan Scott T Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- Demetrius Bell T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Keith Ellison LB Thigh Did Not Participate In Practice Out Derek Fine TE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Marcus Stroud DT Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ashton Youboty CB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jairus Byrd S Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable James Hardy WR Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Terrence McGee CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Kyle Williams DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Week 12 Demetrius Bell T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out John McCargo DT Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ashton Youboty CB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jairus Byrd S Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Terrence McGee CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Marcus Stroud DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Nic Harris LB Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice Probable Chris Kelsay DE Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Probable

Here's a week by week look at last years injury reports; Week 1 Derek Fine TE Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out Drayton Florence CB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Spencer Johnson DT Thigh Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 2 Paul Posluszny LB Forearm Did Not Participate In Practice Out Terrence McGee CB Back Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Derek Fine TE Hamstring Full Participation in Practice Probable Drayton Florence CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Chris Kelsay DE Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Aaron Schobel DE Back Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 3 Paul Posluszny LB Forearm Did Not Participate In Practice Out Brad Butler T Knee Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out Derek Schouman TE Knee Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out John McCargo DT Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Shawn Nelson TE Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Terrence McGee CB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Josh Reed WR Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Geoff Hangartner C Back Full Participation in Practice Probable Leodis McKelvin CB Fibula Full Participation in Practice Probable Roscoe Parrish WR Quadricep Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 4 Demetrius Bell T Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Out John McCargo DT Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Out Leodis McKelvin CB Fibula Did Not Participate In Practice Out Paul Posluszny LB Forearm Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Donte Whitner S Thumb Did Not Participate In Practice Out Shawn Nelson TE Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable Kyle Williams DT Groin Full Participation in Practice Probable Week 5 Chris Ellis DE Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice Out Paul Posluszny LB Forearm Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott S Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Donte Whitner S Thumb Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ellis Lankster CB Back Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Demetrius Bell T Groin Full Participation in Practice Probable Jairus Byrd S Hip Full Participation in Practice Probable John McCargo DT Calf Full Participation in Practice Probable Terrence McGee CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable

Yeah well, Jauron's gone. I don't think any of the Bills offensive players can be judged on Jauron's offense. Every one of those players is getting a fresh start in my book. I bet it feels like waking up from a nightmare for them. In fact I'll go so far as to say that about the whole team. A big problem was the former S&C coach. Not only do I feel he was responsible for the myriad of injuries that occurred but also for general conditioning. Each position requires a different training regimen in order to strengthen the muscle groups that are most used with that position. I don't think that was being addressed well enough. If the new trainers can do that a lot better then they will be making a huge upgrade for the team almost immediately. There are now two guys working with players instead of one and I think that alone will make a huge difference. Strengthening the most important muscles first, it seems to me, would also make injuries less common. So any player who had significant injuries I'm willing to give wide leverage to. Hopefully the new trainers will be able to strengthen Bells back better and rehab his knee and take care of Hardy, Woods (I don't blame that on Allaire), just about every other injury on the OL, TE, Leodis McKelvin and all of the other injured guys. Too many to count. Here's a list of the injuries for the final game; Marcus Stroud DT Illness Did Not Participate In Practice -- Trent Edwards QB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Nic Harris LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Todd Johnson S Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out Steve Johnson WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Andre Ramsey T Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Out Josh Reed WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Bryan Scott LB Head Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jonathan Scott T Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out Ashlee Palmer LB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Shawn Nelson TE Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Donte Whitner S Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Ryan Fitzpatrick QB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Jonathan Stupar TE Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable If this team comes out in better condition that alone could help some guys really break out. JMO

If he raped your mother or sister would you feel the same?

Be much better than most people think, the Bills will.

I saw that too but it also says he's a zone blocking player which is what Gailey is instituting. I think that makes up the difference. JMO Thanks for the kudos on the Miracle quote. I put it there as a subtle message to all of the people who go off on the Bills for not signing the "Best" FA's.

Linky Weber State's KYLE MUTCHER (moo-churr) - 6-3, 300 Sr. OC / Park City, Utah) earned his second, First Team All-America honor in as many days. On Monday, December 14, Mutcher was named First Team All-America, Division I FCS by The Walter Camp Foundation. Mutcher started in 36 career games for the Wildcats and appeared in 41. He was part of the 2008 team which posted a 10-4 record overall, and tied for the Big Sky Conference championship with a 7-1 mark. Linkage KYLE MUTCHER Made himself a force on the Wildcat offensive line calling the line signals, along with blocking for Trevyn Smith and protecting Cameron Higgins. ... Named First Team All-Big Sky in 2008. ... Named pre-season First Team All-American by Consensus Draft Services and Phil Steele's 2009 Football Review. ... Named Second Team pre-season All-America by The Sports Network. ... Strong, hard working lineman who never takes a play off in the game or practice. Linksys Kyle Mutcher Last Updated: December 27th, 2009 Managed By: Steve Martin School Weber State Height 6 ' 2.4 " Weight 301 lbs. Speed 5.10 ( Unofficial ) Graduation Year 2010 Birth Date 12/14/1986 Jersey # 53 Current Position C Projected Position C Overview Kyle is a 2006 graduate of Park City (UT) High School who was named a 1st-Team All-State Class 3A selection in 2004. Kyle was a three-year starter for the Miners and earned 1st-Team All-Region honors all three years he played. In 2006 at Weber, Kyle played five games as a starter at LG, but was sidelined the other five games with an ankle. In 2007, Kyle Began the year sharing time with Travis Harris at left guard but moved to center in the third game of the season vs. Montana State and was the starter the rest of the season. In 2008, he was named 2nd-team all Big Sky and started every game at center. Was a finalist for FCS top lineman as a senior, when he again starter all of his team's games at center. Strengths Pretty athletic. Moves around well and gets to the second level quickly. High, heads-up, 3-pt. stance when shotgun snapping. Good lateral quickness. Generally hits whatever he is aiming at. Would be effective in a zone-blocking scheme, or a position-blocking scheme that puts a priority on getting people to a spot when run blocking before the defense can set. Nice pass pro technique. Weaknesses Average size. Little upside. Average initial charge when run blocking. Looks shorter than 6'2, and is a little dumpy around the middle. No mauler. Gets by on finesse and technique most of the time. Appears satisfied with the stalemate at times. Would not be a good option for a power running team, or a team that emphasizes the run. Projection Priority UDFA. Looks like he might end up as a practice squadder.

He's a lot worse. 'Nuff said.

And the question Bryant claims Ireland asked, which came with only a desk in between them? I must say I’m rather impressed – with the size of the GM’s cojones, and with the comprehensive coverage that’s evidently offered by the Dolphins’ dental plan. From the article; “I don’t care who you are or who you’re talking to – that kind of question usually gets your [expletive] teeth kicked in,” says former NFL lineman Kyle Turley(notes). “I mean, where do these people come from? That’s just completely [expletive] classless and totally unprofessional.” ______________________ I realize there will be plenty of people who’ll try to defend such actions as sound management techniques. Some of you who operate under the assumption that the NFL is a hallowed American institution that’s beyond reproach will say these are justifiable screening tactics, given the multimillion dollar investments teams make in signing highly drafted players. Others will undoubtedly rationalize the confronting of athletes with unpleasant topics as a shrewd personality test, a means of gauging players’ reactions to stressful circumstances and assessing self-control. Evidently. Please tell me you aren't comparing the two questions. Asking Rolle about abandoning teammates is a good question if your looking to agitate the guy. Asking a guy if his mother is a whore isn't even in the same time zone. I'm not a Bryant fan, at all. However, everybody deserves a level of respect. If they want an answer to something like that then phrase it as; "You've dealt with a lot of issues over the years. What's the worst illegal activity anyone you know was involved in?" JMO The whole banking problem could have been solved if the CEO's had been asked if their mom's were whores!!

Git'er done Buddy!!

Jeanne Moos from CNN; Why was Boobquake instituted? I do this for Dibs; NSFW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i14iLpciZZk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoxiUIhZovY

What he said. I don't know if that's true or not. I'm not defending Ben but when people start piling on I'm reminded of the syringe in the Pepsi can story. If you don't remember it, it happened about 15 years ago. (I think) A woman reported finding a syringe in her Pepsi can and started to sue Pepsi. Pretty soon there were about 20 reports of syringes found in Pepsi cans. Pepsi then released video of how their cans were filled and topped showing it would be impossible for that to happen. The original plaintiff had to eventually admit she lied and every other person admitted they had lied too. Back then the more people who came out, the more I became convinced that it was a real problem for Pepsi. I figured that they must have a disgruntled employee. When the truth came out I was taught a big lesson. Sometimes if there is anything to be gained from it people will pile on. There is a fine line between confident and arrogant. I think the vast majority of successful QB's straddle that line fairly well. Peyton and Eli Manning are probably the best examples. The inability to straddle that line and go way over it may be one of the reasons Clausen fell so far in the draft, JMO.

There were no QBs in this draft worth more than Spiller except Bradford, JMO. I don't know anyone who can seriously doubt the Spiller pick because they believe he's a player of any risk. The main criticism I've seen is that he's considered a luxury pick. I disagree. With Lynch going they need another RB. How anyone can dog a team for picking the best player in the draft is beyond me.

I disagree, they have to do it. They have to set up the interviews, they have to coach him on how to respond, they have to defend their choice and make it look like it's not a big deal. The rumor I heard is that in the interviews TW treated it as if it wasn't a big thing and that may have sunk him. If he's gonna come in with that attitude then the PR departments job is a lot harder. The fact that he has to register as a sex offender makes the PR even worse. Bills Sign Tony Washington, Registered Sex Offender Who Says He Has Learned His Lesson After Being Convicted Of Incest. Not the best headline for any business. You can get mad that nobody wants to give him another chance but I understand it completely. Just thinking about what he did gives me the uber creeps.

I take it you've never read his posts before.

I'm sure he doesn't, but I don't think anyone will guarantee him a starting job now.

They are acting smartly. If you don't think this would be an issue with any job he'd try to get then I think you need to think again. The NFL is a business and no smart business does anything that won't benefit them in some way. It's not their job to help a guy rehabilitate his image. In fact it's something I'm sure they loathe. Why should a team do him a favor like that without any guaranteed great return? This isn't an Anthony Munoz, it's a guy most think will be average to a little above average, JMO

Signing FA's for the sake of signing FA's is never a good idea, IMO. Faneca is very close to washed up and so is Adams (the penalty machine). If Nix thinks a guy will help I'm sure he's trying his best to get them.