here's what i think of the "big names" from this years nfl draft so far...?
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I agree with all the above stated answers to a point.  Bush, Young, and Leinart are all good players and will make an impact for their respective teams soon (hopefully).  But two names that aren't on this list that needs to be recognized are Laurence Maroney and Joseph Addai.  These two are the top rusher's for rookies (I believe) and yes they play for two very good teams and that helps, but part of that is skill.  I think ROY will go to Colston, he leads all rooks in receptions, receiving yards, and total TD's.  Not to mention he plays for a very good Saints team.
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Troy Smith, as of right now, is probably not even worth a 2nd-round pick.  His football IQ is in question, his deep-ball his sketchy and his height is obviously a major question mark.  It's ridiculous hearing that he should be in the 1st round, let alone #1 check any draft website and find that out.\n\nI'm going to say that Joe Thomas is the best OLiner but I think that OAK still ends out being the #1 pick as I think ARZ will win a few worthless games.\n\nBrady Quinn, though, is the top prospect and if OAK does indeed get the #1 pick expect either him or the great WR from Ga Tech, Calvin Johnson.  Don't forget about Adrian Peterson either.\n\nAlso, McFadden is a SOPH.
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Tough... tougher to choose than the AFC at least haha.\n\nI like your picks. I think if Gore doesnt fumble any more, he should get strong consideration. I dont blame Tiki for his lack of TDs. Jacobs is being used much more this year...and Jacobs would steal goalline carries from a number of other good RBs. He's a beast.  I always felt Tiki was underated....but maybe overated this year. He is good and you gotta love his all purpose yards. Still, I think hes a little overated at this point.\nI think I would have to choose \nWestbrook: He will play an even bigger role now that Mcnabb is out. Especially with Garcia at QB. He loves the short dump passes. Westbrook's stock goes up (and Stallworths goes down...I dont think Garcia can get him the deep ball consistently.)\nTaylor: The man that drives that team. If they didnt have Chester, they'd be pretty bad.\nGore: Stephen Jackson could be here. I'm just assuming Gore ends up leading the NFC in yds and doesnt fumble again....and also his sick 5.6 yds per carry average.....if he maintains, he deserves a spot.\n\nBut L.T. is SO good that he should probably get a spot on the NFC team too haha.
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Hey I love this question, its never to early to talk about the draft.  Brian Brohm and JaMarcus Russell are both juniors so if they come back for their senior year they are bound to be taken first round in 08'.  Accompanied by Chad Henne, John David Booty,  Brian Johnson and Kevin O'Connell rounding out the top QB prospects.\n\nIn 2009 if you ask me, as of right now you have sophomores Ben Olsen, Chase Daniels, Rudy Carpender, Nathan Longshore, and possibly Xavier Lee and Pat White headlining that QB class.
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I think the Texans will have their best season yet. With the acquisitions of Flannagan (C) and Moulds (WR) and after the draft Heisman winner Reggie Bush the Texans look good on paper. David Carr is the only question mark but with a seasoned OL and how it stands right now with a solid back in Dominck Davis and perhaps Reggie Bush alot of pressure will be taken off of him. And look at the division they are in its pretty weak with the exception of the Colts, the titans are going to lose McNair and Jacksonville has never been good. With all the accusations and what seems to be a pretty good draft coming their way look for Houston to go 8-8 or 9-7.
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As surprising as it sound, I would go with LJ, Hasselbeck, and Branch and here's my reason why:\n\n1) Bulger has been great this season; MVP candidate to be in fact. However, I really don't like his durability because he has been injured in the past and I fear that injuries might hit him again, but as long as he stays healthy, he'll do fine. Ward is a great reciever and with Rothseliberger playing well again, Ward has been a recipeint of that success; but what if B-Roth slumps again? If that happens, then Ward is basically useless in the passing game. "Fast" Willie Parker is emerging as one of the best backs around, but he's not going to run 200 yards every game. The offense is built around the running game and that benefits Parker. However, without a solid veteran like Bettis to take some snaps away from him, Parker might be running out of gas if he doesn't get some rest during games. Plus, his small stature might hurt him if he gets hurt. Jacksonville defense has been exceptional again this year, but they don't put up much defensive points up like Baltimore or Chicago, even though Baltimore gives up more points than Jax. If they give high scores and don't do much on defense, then they might be in trouble if there all around defense doesn't show or if the offense doesn't click with Garrard in center. If the offense doesn't play well, then defense will get tired.\n\n2) LJ, next to LT, is the MVP in fantasy football. What makes LJ special is that he's in the system that allows him to put big numbers. No matter who they play or what condition is in, LJ will have a great game week by week, good or bad (Just look at what happen during the last few weeks of the season for LJ when he took over for Priest Holmes last season) and can carry a fantasy team to victory by himself. Hasselbeck is injured but he has enough faith by Mike Holmgren to play when he comes back. There is a reason why Seneca Wallace is the backup and that reason could put Hasselbeck during the stretch when it counts the most. Branch is benefiting from the emergence of D-Jax and Jeremey "I got kick on the balls" Stevens, so Branch should see single coverage from defense, which leads to more passes coming to him in the near future, with either Wallace or Hasselbeck on center. I don't need to tell you how great the Chicago defense has been this season.
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Arizona and not just because of matt lienart. getting pope in the 3rd round and big gabe watson in the 4th was huge. After looking at houstons draft it really was quite good i think they got the #1 DE and the #1 OLB in the draft. that will really help the D.
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The consensus seems to be the troika of Larry Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Shaun Alexander, and I'd be hard-pressed to squeeze anyone else in there. Tiki Barber had a fantastic year, but let's see if he can follow it up.
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QB- Peyton Manning(Already broke a record this week, fastest to reach 3,000 completions and also youngest to reach it.)\nWR-Chad Johnson(Great player and i think he could break alot of records)\nWR-Marvin Harrison(Already broke a record with Peyton, i think they can break more)\nRB-Ladainian Tomlinson(The best RB in the past couple of years hes just pure good.)\nRB-Larry Johnson(Leads the league in rushing yards, and is still young he will be a great player breaking records.)\nTE-Marques Colston(Just a rookie and is doing great, he should be a great player.)\nSafety-Sean Taylor\nCB-Ronde Barber\nLB-Brian Urlacher\nDE-Julius Peppers
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I think they will be 9-7 or 10-6. McNabb is healthy and will be looking to prove all of his doubters wrong. Brian Westbrook and LJ Smith are explosive players who are just reaching their prime. Reggie Brown will keep developing and become the wide reciever that (besides TO) the Eagles haven't had since Mike Quick retired. Jabar Gaffney is an underrated reciever who I think will have a breakout season with McNabb, not David Carr, at QB. The O-Line is aging, but that shouldn't matter this season. If the older players get injured, there are young backups that can step in and do just as good a job. They have shored up the defensive line, finally giving Jevon Kearse some help. They have two young tackles, Bunkley and Patterson, and another veteran end in Darren Howard. Trent Cole can also step in on the ends. Trotter is a staple at MLB, but the OLBs are a question. Gocong and McCoy will have to live up to their potential, and Barber and Jones will have to play to their ability. The secondary is one of the league's best, with Lewis, Dawkins, Sheppard, and Brown. The special teams is top notch, with Akers kicking and three great returners in JR Reed, Jeremy Bloom, and Bruce Perry. Yet, after all that, a lack of offensive and secondary depth will prevent them from going far in the playoffs. They probably will get a wild card berth.
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True statement! Is that what you are looking for?\n\nHere is why\n1989 Andre Ware\n1990 Ty Detmer\n1992 Gino Terreta\n1993 Charlie Ward\n1996 Danny Wuerffel\n2000 Chris Weinke\n2001 Eric Crouch\n2002 Carson Palmer\n2003 Jason White\n2004 Matt Leinart\n\nRemember these guys? All QBS who won the Heisman in the past 20 years. Wanna play the game "Where are they now?" Do 2 of them still have jobs in the NFL, are they both from USC? \n\nQBs are a huge risk to draft in the 1st round yet alone the 1st pick! I see Brady Quinn going early too, maybe before Smith, but it is too risky so I say no! \n\nIf not him then who?\nmaybe:\nGarrett Wolfe\nCalvin Johnson\nLamaar Woodley\nJake Long\nTed Ginn Jr. could even be considered\n\nRemember the Lions have already failed drafting a QB, so if its them then don't bet on Smith!
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Next year with Timmy Tebow at the helm of Urban Meyer's offense, my pick is Florida.  But Chris Leak is just not mobile enough to be active in the spread-option.  He's suited more for a WCO when he gets in the NFL as he just can't run well in a shotgun-offense.  The team is good but Caldwell will emerge as a great replacement for Chad Jackson.  \n\nSouth Carolina has a chance to surprise most people.  But Steve Spurrier needs a QB as Blake Mitchell is tough but just not good enough.  Sidney Rice is a stud at WR and the defense is up to snuff.\n\nLSU again inherits another good-looking team.  JaMarcus Russell is a great leader and is very Byron Leftwich-like in my eyes.  Can he lead the team TO though SEC Championship game?  Very likely and I expect big things out of the squad this year.   Addai is a loss but LaRon Landry returns to an already great D.\n\nAuburn is my personal favorite to take it all this year, but LSU may edge them out.  They do lose 2 good recievers in Aromashodu and Obomanu but keep perhaps the best RB in the SEC, Kenny Irons.  Brandon Cox is developing and is looking great in terms of being the heir to Jason Campbell.  Can they win?  Yes, favorable schedule but they need to beat LSU on September 16th.  \n\nTennessee is always favored to be a great sleeper team and now that Fulmer gets his QB coach back (name slips my mind) but he made Shuler, Manning and Tee Martin into respectable QBs.  Ainge should make small improvements but is his confidence/desire, there?\n\nMy pick, LSU or Auburn.
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Im a bears fan and i have been reading about who they might draft.  Three name always came into the equation.  Auston Youbody, Sinorice Moss, and Mercedes Lewis.  So I think it could be any of those.
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Edge and Alexander are definitely the biggest names.  T.O. will be released before the end of the month, not traded (no team would give up something for him when they know the Eagles aren't keeping him) ao he's one.  I think Drew Brees is a free agent this year as is Jamal Lewis.
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Best QB - Peyton Manning (Look at his numbers from '04.  Last year's weren't too shabby either.  Don't tell me Big Ben - he sucked in the Super Bowl despite their win.)\n\nRunning Back - Larry Johnson (1750 yards last year and he didn't even start every game, plus he is a terrific all around back - speed, power, he can catch, etc.  Don't even mention Shawn Alexander - he is only as good as his line, which has suffered this offseason thanks to the loss of Steve Hutchison, and he can't catch worth a damn.)\n\nWide Receiver - Marvin Harrison.  Great routes, great speed, great team player.  Sure, he may not be as big, strong, or fast as a guy like T.O., but it also has to do with what he brings to your team and the chance he gives you to win.\n\nCorner - Lets broaden this category to include all DB's, including safeties.  It is hard to measure what makes a corner good.  Interceptions?  No, because some guys are "shut down corners" who never see a ball thrown their way, and therefore never get picks.  Tackles?  No, for much the same reason.  Although he is a safety, I choose Troy Palumalu for this category - he is simply awesome.\n\nTeam - Pittsburgh.  They sure looked like the best all around team during the playoffs, and they proved it through sound, fundamental offense and a great defense.
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The 28th pick in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcedes Lewis, TE UCLA.\nHe completes the passing attack and final piece to the entire offensive unit. He is the one that will help Matt Jones and Reggie Williams get more looks. We have the tallest wide receivers of any team in the entire league not to mention they have a load of potential. Matt Jones 6'6" 242lbs 4.37 40 time "the freak", reggie williams 6'4, lewis 6'6 leftwich, a healthy fred taylor, an improved o-line, and weve already got one of the best elite defensive units. Lewis allows us to be the most deadly offense in the entire league and a chance to win the superbowl. the jags will not do worse than a first round exit in the playoffs like last year, but are already primed for a better season because of the improvements theyve made and the loss of edge by the colts. The jags are your afc south division champs. seeing the jags win the superbowl will have a big impact on the league, a team that was a candidate to be relocated and such and such, also showing that good draft picks have a big impact, it will cause pandemonium.
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No, They already put a lot of money into Arron Rodgers wether he will be good or not is still left to be seen. Also it is not certain that Farve is leaving next year, which is something he said.  Although Matt my become a great QB, he will at least be a good qb, they had several more pressing needs on the Defensive side of the ball and AJ hawk will be a great player. He flies all over the field. With him, Nick Barnet and abdol hodge(their other LB drafted this year) will allow them to build around three fast and good LB's on the side of the ball that wins championships. D-FENSE!!!!