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Other than the obvious at pick one, no id say no major objections. And other than spew my normal skill player vs Oline stuff I'll say that between the two first round picks they kept comparing last weekend, Newton and Miller, the defensive player outshone the offensive player. I'll even throw in that another former 1st rounder, Oher, looked pedestrian in comparison. The revision to my counter now would be not only is it more important to draft a skill player in early rounds but that player should be defensive as the adage "defense wins championships" seems to consistently ring true.

Not sure I'm completely sold on QB for 1. Especially if Prescott is available in later rounds. I'd rather make my choice closer to draft and certainly after the combine. Leaning defense at the moment.

When we say 'yes' are we saying we like the mock or confirming the 1st pick?

"If..." only indeed. Fact he has been there (not to the SB-but lost due to poor play) and acted very similarly. And been "blasted" because of it. And rightly so. But as did Jay, so too will Cam eventually learn to cope with the losses better than he has the wins. Jay has come a long way in how he deals with the press and addressing the tough to answer questions. And instead of pouting about he's accepted that he oft times is the face of the team and must act accordingly. Difference is how many opportunities will either have in addressing the super bowl media?

Im pulling for "the sheriff" myself. And for the love of God, I just saw Joe DeCamillis on Denvers sideline Wtf?!?? How the hell???

Gotta say somethings not right with the planets but i like most of it. Seems almost too defensive heavy. But if done right and as you suggest should Fangio pull it off, our defense would be young and volatile. This I like. And I see your hard on for Oregon OLmen continues as does your man crush on Johnstone. If Prescott is available anywhere between 2nd round or 6th round you take him. That would be sweet.

Yeah I know. I was more trying to lift up TDs spirits. But, theoretically speaking, if Johnny Dipshit goes to Dallas and plays behind a predominantly 1st round Oline, he's sure to win the Super Bowl -yes?

I got one better for you (although Ive accepted that Jay is coming back): I'd be super pissed if I heard: "With the 11th overall pick the Chicago Bears trade their pick to the Cleveland Browns for rights to Johnny Manziel." So it's possible it could be worse.

Like picks 4 and 5 (another Oregonian OLman?). Hogan isn't Luck but he has some of his tendencies from what I've read.

2007 - 28th defense 2008 - 21st 2009 - 17th 2010 - 9th 2011 - 17th Seemed to be on the anti-decline until his last year.

Think all you want, Lovie made attempts (whether pushed or not) to fix things the way he thought would fix them. (He did the same in TB - with Logan Mankins being a prime example of that). And to suggest that Lovie sacrificed the O at the expense of the D is ironic.... Given that people will always tell you that 'defenses win championships' I will always take a stellar defensive performance over a potent offense any day. But I digress. I eventually will learn my lesson and 'let bygones be bygones' and move on. Like I said, I am a fan of Fox' so I'm consoled in having him running the show now. And I'm glad you appreciated my sarcasm. That warms my heart.

Gasp!!! That suggests Lovie could have been coach of another Super Bowl run!!! OH THE HORROR!!! And I thought he never tried to better the offense? Hey, had it not worked out the way it did we wouldn't have Fox as coach. I'm down with that.

He (Groh) was a carry over from the previous regime. The fact he survived a dramatic transition like the Bears did (and with an established coach like Fox nonetheless) should say something of his clout. I recall reading about him a year or so ago about how well liked and respected he was not just with the WRs but the offense players in general. Seems overall very respected. The reason I brought it up was more to see how things progress next year with two 'key' pieces gone to the offense starategists. Groh and Gase (to me) leaving seem a bit more significant than just 'meh'. Guess we'll see.

To work for Jeff Fisher in LA. Ouch.... http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/12...ars-back-market

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This is where he started: "I have no knowledge of anything." Using linguistics and how the human body acts when it attempts to deceive you would know this is classic 'deviation of the truth'. Then of course after that it all went downhill. But here's an article that sums up my thoughts. Sans whether Tom will serve a suspension. After it's said and done it's a moot point though. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/...open-to-debate/

Yet the question still remains; why did Brady lie and destroy evidence? Ask the professor to figure that out.

What about (the other) Brandon Marshall? Wasn't he tagged last year? I know they could do it again if so but would he also not be a possibility? Or is he still one of those weirdly classified FAs?

I'm going to stick my snoot in here and suggest one additional thought. Remember when Long was being considered during the draft and how most analysts weren't sure what to think of Long as an olineman? And that our taking him in the 1st round was risky? Well that's due to his only playing Oline since 2011 with the Ducks. Two years before the Bears drafted him. As someone else suggested here I'm in agreement that Kyle could just about play most positions on the team as he's a true athlete. (I mean it's odd that both his dad and brother play(ed) defense with great success and he's on O). Something tells me the team may in fact feel they're legitimate in considering him at OT and after a full offseason with a chance to practice and learn; who knows maybe they're right?

Yeah even in the movie I wished they could have switched Ben for Bruce on who stayed or went. Jason: This causes me great discomfort. Think its time we get back to disagreeing. And for what its worth; I'm heading out to a get-away weekend here in the mountains with a group of people. One of the folks in the group and works with my wife is a huge Packers fan. She told my wife that I could watch the game with her (which they plan on having on) as long as I promised to behave myself. Otherwise I'd have to go outside. All I can say is its a good thing I'll have my alcohol to keep me warm. GO CARDINALS!!!

Speaking of...heard someone on Mike and Mike the other day mention Blaine Gabbert is pretty solid in the short/intermediate game. Don't have stats in front of me and not sure how he is on the 'long ball' but he must have some redeemable quality being a former #1. Anyhow with the unfortunate announcement (for them) of Chip Kelly becoming the new coach in SF and the possibility (or rumor) that Kaepernick could be more fitting to Kelly's style of offense one would think Gabbert could become expendable. SF got him a few years ago for a #6 (which the Bears have an excess of this coming year) and he's on the hook for about $2.2 million next year (chump change). Given his age (26) and the aforementioned #1 status why not take a look? His pre-draft analysis reads similar to Mariotta (mostly that he wasn't accustomed to a pro-style offense) and might need a little time to develop into a starter. Given his stops so far were in Jax and SF (chosen by Harbaugh but played for Tomsula) I might be willing to give him a pass on his past record, or at least take it into consideration. If Gase were still in Chicago I'd really like to see what he could do with him but with the assumption that Loggains is similar in process I'm still at least curious. And before anyone suggests I'm trying to find the new franchise QB, I'm not. Just that given the relatively poor draft class and our probably not drafting one this year we could entertain a young option on the cheap and let him at least prove himself. If it doesn't work out, no real harm or foul.

And again the planets must be out of whack because I almost completely agree with you.

Haha. I saw that. Looks like I had a stroke at the end of my writing. Anyhow I'd agree with you on the fact that most of the guys in this upcoming QB class aren't probably worthy of a 1st round pick. I still think it should be somewhere in the defense. But I do think "we" need to start looking for the next QB for our team. Probably and hopefully not (*knocking on wood*) this next season but very soon thereafter.