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Draft predictions
April 22, 2008Prediction 1
Cowboys fans will walk away from Day 1 happy. What will two first round picks do to a franchise on the cusp?
Propel them into the Super Bowl? Unlikely, but it could happen. They just need someone that stays injury free and can make a solid if not spectacular contribution.
They need a WR of the future and we all know Chad Johnson, of the Bungals, is still out there to be had.
The Bengals don't want to let him go, from what I've read on the internet, but why keep a player only to fine him until it hurts for not showing up at training camp?
I say forget about Chad Johnson. Sure, he'd be nice to have with a star on the side of his helmet, but I don't think he's worth a draft pick that could lead to 10+ years of cornerstone play.
And I really hope they don't take Felix Jones. Wait a while and nab someone like Jamaal Charles in the second, possibly third, round.
There is a lot of running backs to be had.
Why not go Limas Sweed and Kenny Phillips. Safetys are hard to come by, especially the great ones, and Phillips has the "U" pedigree to become a good NFL safety.
Sweed's healthy time at UT should be convincing enough to skeptics to select him.
Prediction 2
Houston will make solid choices. It seems they've continued to get better at collecting talent over the years. Not a lot of their team is comprised of late selections, but they don't exactly have the system in place to develop talent at a steady pace.
Throw 'em in the fire in Houston.
I just hope they don't go after another DL.
Prediction 3
The Patriots will either hit it big with the selection of Darren McFadden, or they'll trade down and select an offensive or defensive lineman.
If the Pats do land McFadden then Jets fans will be ready to walk out of the Radio City Music Hall looking to chop off someone's head.
Prediction 4
If Matt Ryan is available for Atlanta to select, they shouldn't do it. Wait until the second round and get a winner like Chad Henne and get the best player available at No. 3.
Atlanta really needs to redo their image after the Vick debacle. I still remember the team changing their uniforms to represent a stealthier Falcon. Vick was stealth-like so the team mirrored his image.
Time to go back to the Neon Deion Falcons. I love the horrible red and black uniforms. The uniform sets the tone for the team, and now that Deangelo Hall is gone also its time to change the uniforms.
Prediction 5
I'm hearing that Jared Allen, the terror of Kansas City, is looking to relocate. He doesn't look the part, but maybe, just maybe Minnesota will trade for Allen.
Kansas City needs all the help it can get, but if a player doesn't want to play for an organization...so long, don't let the door hit ya' were the good Lord split ya.
Chiefs fans will be content with their draft. Maybe they'll be able to land Jake Long, OT from Michigan, but it seems like Long is the building block that Parcells wants to build around.
Prediction 6
By the end of the first day Saturday at least two of my predictions will make no sense.
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