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NFL Media Draft Thoughts
Well the NFL Draft as overhyped as it is gets maybe 4000 hours of live tv. There are entire legions of sports writers, technicians, editors and producers that make the draft run on ESPN before they are summarily executed and placed in a tomb much like the ancient warriors of Egypt. On the plus side I like Jaws break down and explanation of why a prospect who may have done well in college isn't worth it in the minds of a scout. I also liked Marcus Wiley who was respectful and insightful as opposed those used to cross-fire drooling with rage and idiocy (ahem Steve Largent). The biggest negative was Todd McShay, who took every opportunity to take shots at the Living Legend that is Mel Kiper Jr. McShay was arrogant, rude, and showed thinly veiled opportunism for making a name for himself. He single handedly made me turn the channel several times.
Todd McShay pre-haircut
End of an Era
Slightly under-reported during the draft was New England's youth movement at linebacker. First round ILB Jerod Mayo, 3rd Round OLB Shawn Crable and Late Round LB Bo Rudd. Yes the era of Bruschi, Vrabel and the other slow geriatic LBs is obviously drawing to a close. Given that its Belichek, in thanks for their service all will be given golden showers and left afloat in the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks for the help Tedy
Hey remember when all those writers kept saying the Pistons and Celtics would sleep walk their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Don't look now but the young and hungry ATL and Philly teams have it a series. Both series stand at 2-2. While Boston and Detroit might eek out victories given the dramatic gulf in age, the Hawks and 76ers will only get better while Boston and Detroit only getting worse. This year might be the last window of opportunity for both at this rate..
Anyway consider this an open thread for our Australian commentators....
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