One quick note: Mike Mayock called Heyward-bay to the Raiders about a month ago and his reasoning was so good I latched right on to it and was pimping that from the moment I heard it. The Raiders are idiots and will always ALWAYS go for the fast guy, not the good guy. They are morons, and will see how stupid they were in the preseason when they get a TERRIBLE case of crabs. Ted Ginn Jr, vol 2. That is a such an idiotic Al-Davis-stuck-in-the-70s pick.
Anyways, we can now forget about having difficulty scoring in the red zone. Or from the 30. Or pretty much at any time ever. Wanna double Crabs? Fine, we got Morgan, VD, Gore, Walker, and Jones (is he any good? IDK, but he's making a lot money so he must be, right? *zito*). Wow, I just got excited talking about the 49ers' offense...
As for the trade, I have to say that I love it. I wanted Crabtree and Brace, and maybe Maualuga, but once those other 2 were gone, I think it was very smart of Scot to get a second first next year (even if it's only in the 20s), rather than forcing a pick in that spot. Is there anyone taken around there that's really that special? The only thing I don't like about it is giving up the 4th and not at least getting a 5th or 6th back next year. I never like 2-for-1s, but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes I guess. Also tells me a couple things: A) the draft isn't very deep, B) Scot thinks Crabtree is fucking awesome, and C) Scot must also think Larylson is going to be able to get the pass-rush thing done.
Carolina just spend a first AND a second-rounder on hopes that Everett Brown is good. Clint Sintim? What kind of name is that? There just isn't anyone taken after Brace that makes me go "Ooooh, shoulda kept the pick!" Looking ahead to Sunday, and stealing from Gil Brandt, I really like Micheal Johnson and Jarron Gilbert, both of whom are big DEs. I especially love Johnson, a 6'7 guy who runs a 4.7 40. Very nice. He's also got hops and looks real quick. And Gilbert can jump out of a swimming pool! So that's cool!
Like I said before, I think Manny and Parys are going to do very well on the pass-rush front, and Manny can cover pretty damn awesomely if asked to. We also have that Balmer guy who might sorta be decent. Still not sure though. Considering that, the smart pick at 3 would probably be a Tackle. Brandt likes Jamon Merideth and why not? Nothing really looks bad about that pick if he's available. I think Tackle is probably the most pressing need at this moment and the guy looks like he's pretty good to me.
One thing that upsets me: Holy sh*t do the Seahawks have them some linebackers now. Replace Julian Peterson with AARON CURRY? Oh crap. Last year after the draft I posited (sorry to be sounding like a douchebag sportswriter here) that the Cardinals posed a serious threat after their draft...of course none of their rookies did much, but they were, as I recall, a decent team. I have that same feeling with the Seahawks. If they're not injured this year, they're going to be very VERY tough. Hasselbeck, Housh, Tatupu, Curry. That's a good base. Of course, we have crabs now. So there's that. Should be a lot of fun to watch anyways.
Other than Seattle, though, I see no real contender in the division. Combine the factors of superbowl losers' hangover, coaching upheaval, and the undeniable amount of "The Arizona Cardinals" left in them, and you've got a 5-11 or 6-10 Cards team. Also, their only good QB is 95. And the Rams are still the Rams. I'm pretty sure they're trying me out at WR tomorrow because their options are so limited. I run a mean 6.5 40.
And how about those unis?? Anyone else get the 15% off offer? I'm totally buying a Crabtree one. I've been driving his bandwagon since I saw the TT/Texas game. Too soon to say Crabtree/Morgan = Rice/Taylor? Nah! Not for football fans!
Yes sir! I've never been so excited after an entire day of a draft netted my team one player. Our season has changed for the much better today.
