Two's Mock Draft

The draft is a month and some change away so I thought I try my luck and guess at who is getting drafted where. This is based of the needs of each team and how free agent has effected the organization so far. I tried to make sure there was no bias opinion in it (because personally, I don't want SamB to play for the Rams).

1. Rams (QB, DL) - Sam Bradford | Ndamukong Suh
2. Lions (OL, DL) - Ndamukong Suh | Russell Okung
3. Bucs (DL, DB,) - Gerald McCoy | Eric Berry
4. Redskins (OL, RB) - Russell Okung | Jimmy Clausen
5. Chiefs (OL, LB) - Anthony Davis | Russell Okung
6. Seahawks (OL, QB) - Jimmy Clausen | Sam Bradford
7. Browns (DB, QB) - Eric Berry | Joe Haden
8. Raiders (OL, QB) - Bruce Campbell | Anthony Davis
9. Bills (OL, QB) - Bryan Bulaga | Jimmy Clausen
10. Jaguars (DL, LB) - Derrick Morgan | Ronaldo McClain
11. Broncos (WR, LB) - Dez Bryant | Rolando McClain
12. Dolphins (DL, WR) - Dan Williams | Dez Bryant
13. 49ers (OL, DB) - Trent Williams | Joe Haden
14. Seahawks (DL, RB) - CJ Spiller | Derrick Morgan
15. Giants (LB, DB) - Brandon Spikes | Earl Thomas
16. Titans (DL, WR) - Jason Pierre-Paul | Carlos Dunlap
17. 49ers (OL, DL) - Mike Iupati | Bryan Buluga
18. Steelers (OL, DB) - Earl Thomas | Mike Iupati
19. Falcons (DL, LB) - Everson Griffen | Sean Weatherspoon
20. Texans (DB, WR) - Golden Tate | Kyle Wilson
21. Bengals (DB, TE) - Jermaine Gresham | Taylor Mays
22. Patriots (DL, WR) - Brandon Graham | Jared Odrick
23. Packers (OL, DB) - Charles Brown | Donavan Warren
24. Eagles (DL, DB) - Carlos Dunlap | Taylor Mays
25. Ravens (TE, DB) - Devin McCourty | Jermaine Gresham
26. Cardinals (LB, DB) - Jerry Hughes | Sergio Kindle
27. Cowboys (OL, WR) - Maurkice Pouncey | Arrelious Benn
28. Chargers (RB, DL) - Jonathan Dwyer | Jahvid Best
29. Jets (LB, WR) - Sean Weatherspoon | Golden Tate
30. Vikings (DL, LB) - Terrence Cody | Brandon Spikes
31. Colts (DB, OL) - Patrick Robinson | Charles Brown
32. Saints (LB, DB) - Sergio Kindle | Kareem Jackson

Free Agents Moves (so far)

Personally, I have been trying to enjoy my spring break but that does not mean the sporting world has stopped. The NFL free agent market has changed a few teams drastically (ie. Bears, Lions, & Cards). This is what has happened up to this hour. This does not take into count the release. This is just the list of people who have changed teams whether it be via trade or free agency.

Eagles sign CB/FS Marlin Jackson: 2 years
Chiefs sign RB Thomas Jones: 2 years, $5 million

• Their bigger back to go along with Jamaal Charles

Broncos sign NT Jamal Williams: 3 years, $16 million; $7 million guaranteed
Titans sign LB Will Witherspoon: 3 years, $11 million; $5 million guaranteed
Bears sign RB Chester Taylor: 4 years, $12.5 million; $7 million guaranteed

• Taylor will provide Jay Cutler with the running game Chicago lacked last season

Dolphins sign ILB Karlos Dansby: 5 years, $43 million; $22 million guaranteed

• Fills a huge need for Miami's defense

Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant: 4 years, $28 million

• Bryant put forth effort the past two seasons, lets see if it was because of contract, Carson HUGE upcoming season

Jaguars sign DE Aaron Kampman: 4 years, $26 million; $11 million guaranteed
Bears sign DE Julius Peppers: 6 years, $91.5 million; $42 million guaranteed

• Peppers will now suddenly try hard because he's in a better situation

Falcons sign CB Dunta Robinson: 6 years, $57 million; $25.5 million guaranteed

• Dunta Robinson is now the second-richest corner in the NFL

Giants sign FS Antrel Rolle: 5 years, $37 million; $15 million guaranteed

• Safety was a huge need for New York

Lions sign WR Nate Burleson: 5 years, $25 million; $11 million guaranteed
Lions sign DE Kyle Vanden Bosch: 4 years, $26 million; $10 million guaranteed

• Not the player he was two seasons ago

Lions acquire CB Chris Houston from Falcons for 2010 6th-rounder and exchange of 2010 5th-rounders
Buccaneers acquire WR Reggie Brown from Eagles for 2011 6th-rounder
Browns acquire QB Seneca Wallace from Seahawks for conditional 2011 pick

• Seneca Wallace knows Mike Holmgren's West Coast offense

Cardinals acquire FS Kerry Rhodes from Jets for 2010 4th-rounder and 2011 7th-rounder

Ravens acquire WR Anquan Boldin and 2010 5th-rounder from Cardinals for 2010 3rd-, 4th-rounders

• Ravens just landed one of the top wideouts, Flacco has to be happy about additions

Lions acquire DT Corey Williams and 2010 7th-rounder from Browns for 2010 5th-rounder
Jets acquire CB Antonio Cromartie from Chargers for conditional 2011 third-round

Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi

• Leaves one Manning to go to the other

Steelers sign WR Antwaan Randle El

TigerText

The application which just launched for Iphones (don’t worry Team Blackberry it will be available for you at the end of March) erases all read text messages. It was created by a company called X Sigma and here is what its founder Jeffrey Evans had to say about how it works:

“I understand part of the reason people want to talk about it today is because of the name but this is not about people trying to cheat,” Evans said of the TigerText launch. “If you send a private text message it should stay private.”

Tigertext.com for the iPhone is a text message trail-covering application and versions are to be available by the end of March for BlackBerry smartphones as well as those running on Android software. “Tigers are notoriously difficult animals to track”. People receiving the messages are prompted to download the TigerText application for free in order to read the text, which is not actually sent to the recipient’s iPhone. Instead, the message is hosted on the company’s servers where it can be erased whenever the sender wishes. Sent messages can be deleted on demand or be set to automatically vanish after a specified period. A “delete on read” feature starts a 60 second countdown when a text message is opened and then erases it at zero. TigerText messages cannot be saved, copied or forwarded by recipients. “Ninety-nine percent of what people want to keep private has nothing to do with cheating on a spouse or doing anything illegal,” Evans said.

Only if Tiger could have had this app I am sure he would not have gotten caught. Then again there would be no need for it. So I just want to say thanks Tiger because when I get my iPhone I won't end up like you.

Dunk Off

So after breaking down the UK vs UGA, which dunk was better?

The John Wall over Leslie

or

Leslie From the SEC Logo over Cousins

To me the answer has to be Leslie over Cousins, but that is just my opinion. John Wall's whole sequence of stealing the ball and finishing (all with his left hand like Sir Charles Barkley pointed out) is what makes his dunk better than what the finish product is.

Apology

I want to apologize for the hiatus on this blog. I have been a busy guy with school, football, and actually having a life. I will try to get back to this as regularly as possible bare with me though.

Trade Bait

Get ready for the onslaught on rumors, speculation and sourced stories involving the Rams dealing their No. 1 overall pick to Tampa Bay. It's no secret the Rams need a quarterback and they are believed to have an interest in trading for one of the Philadelphia Eagles three signal callers -- Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick. St. Louis also will consider drafting Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, who will hold a private workout March 25. But the latest trade scenario includes a Bucs quarterback. Foxsports.com is reporting the Bucs and Rams have discussed a deal that would send Tampa Bay's No. 3 overall pick, a third rounder and quarterback Josh Johnson to St. Louis in exchange for the No. 1 overall selection. It doesn't necessarily mean the Rams view Johnson as their potential starter in 2010. But it may indicate that Johnson, who went 0-4 as a starter last season, has some trade value.

Rebirth

"The T-Mac Show" at the Garden. It was a thriller and one of the more memorable Garden nights. McGrady put on a smooth-as-silk superstar performance in his debut, scoring 26 points in 32 minutes with five assists, but didn't have anything left and D'Antoni benched him in the overtime. McGrady was treated as the savior, playing his first game since Dec. 23. It was worth noting, Kevin Durant thought Tracy McGrady resembled the player he was pre-surgery and pre-Knicks. Durant, upsetted T-Mac's debut with a superb 36-point performance in a 121-118 overtime Thunder victory, said he was not surprised by McGrady's outburst. Durant believed that McGrady simply needed to be on the court. And Tracy beleives that Durant is a younger him. Which is almost a fair comparison I would say. McGrady wore No. 3 but not as a tribute to Stephon Marbury but to publicize a documentary he's filmed in Africa, called "3 points." He's worn No. 1 but that is taken by Chris Duhon. For the NYK fans who loved McGrady's show, there might be more next season. McGrady said Friday he'd stay for less if the Knicks can add a couple of max stars. Maybe he's the star. I know Walsh is glad Tracy has said that.

Big Move

The Chicago Bulls are trading Tyrus Thomas to the Charlotte Bobcats for Flip Murray, Acie Law and a protected first-round draft choice, pending league approval, according to a league source. Inconsistency has plagued Thomas, who has been an impact player at times with his athleticism and shot-blocking ability. The Bobcats beat out both Denver and San Antonio, who had both had significant interest in Thomas. Charlotte is trying to make a playoff push in the east and trying to make the postseason for the first time in franchise history. This deal all the more sensible for the Bulls who are getting serious about the 2010 free agency. The Bobcats on the other hand get a good portion of the season to take a look at Thomas and decide whether to commit to him long terms. Thomas is set to be a restricted free agent at the end of this season. Tyrus could show up as an incredibly focussed player utterly capable of wrecking any opposing team's night. They needed a big man because of the injuries to the ones they have so I say it was a win win situation for both teams. Although the Bulls must not be serious about the playoffs this season.

Bulls Add to the Tradewinds

The Knicks contacted the Milwaukee Bucks about Luke Ridnour, but the talks stalled when the Knicks wanted to expand the deal to include Jared Jeffries, according to a source close to the negotiations. the conversation demonstrates that Knicks president Donnie Walsh is working on a backup plan if a deal for Tracy McGrady, which would include Jeffries, falls apart. The NYK did send Darko Milicic to Minnesota for Brian Cardinal, who is expected to be released.

On the other end, the Bucks have agreed in principle to a trade that would send forwards Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander to the Chicago Bulls for guard John Salmons. The contracts of Warrick and Alexander both expire at the end of the season, potentially freeing up space for the Bulls to bid for marquee free agents in the offseason.

Now a King Knick

Well I guess we all have been fooled by the Rockets or have we? Reports have it that the deal has the Rockets sending Tracy McGrady, Carl Landry, and Joey Dorsey to the Kings for Martin, Sergio Rodriguez, Hilton Armstrong, and Kenny Thomas. The question will be whether or not this will be T-Mac's final stop. ESPN.com reported that the New York Knicks will work with the Kings and Rockets on Thursday morning to acquire McGrady in a three-team swap. Two league sources tell Y! Sports the Kings are unsure whether they will keep McGrady or expand the trade. I know Tracy is really hoping that he gets to stay with the Kings. Supposedly, if T-Mac stays with the Kings and ends up with a buyout, he hopes to join a playoff contender. A source close to him says he would like to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers. It isn't clear if either one of those teams want him but I mean why would you turn a former All-Star down? Kevin Martin was upset himself but the good news was brought to him at halftime. Imagine that? But hey, like I always say the game is still a business. Martin will be reunited with former Sacramento coach Rick Adelman.

Update:

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Knicks have successful unloaded Jared Jeffries and brought in, for a couple months anyway, Tracy McGrady. The particulars: McGrady, Sergio Rodriguez, and Houston's 2011 first round pick to the Knicks; Kevin Martin, Jordan Hill, Jared Jeffries, Hilton Armstrong and the Knicks' first-round picks in 2011 and 2012 (with top-1 protection in 2011 and top-5 protection in 2012) to the Rockets; Larry Hughes, Carl Landry and Joey Dorsey to the Kings. The Knicks better hope get LeBron or Dwade or this will be for nothing.