NFL Offseason 2004

[Mikey D]

Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan

Sad news.  Here's a guy who turned down millions to serve his country.

RIP Pat and thank you for protecting my freedom.

[Paul]

Hey Eli Lindros-Manning.....where's the hat?

The only way to stink this draft up anymore would be for somebody to trade all their draft picks for then next 10 years for Troy Hambrick, but I did hear that Minnesota was interested....

[SPIDERLEGS]

Udeze was dropping in part to FALSE rumors about him having a problem with his shoulder.  I was under the impression that he is still projected a top ten pick.

Oh, I agree. I really don't think he'll be available, but I watched an ESPN show with some guys OTHER than Mel Kiper (why does Mel Kiper have this job, he's not very good at it), and they were projecting him to fall at around 16 or 17. The Cowboys have been known to trade up if they thought they could get someone worthwhile. If someone with a pick in the teens wants to trade down, 22 isn't that far down, and they would pick up an extra pick. If they traded with Dallas, and if Udeze is still available at that level, we'll take him.

Again, the point is fairly moot, as I am not of the opinion he will drop that far out of the top 10 if he does at all.

I LOVE draft day!

[SPIDERLEGS]

The 2004 NFL Draft (1st Round)



01. San Diego Chargers - Eli Manning, QB, Miss. (traded to NY Giants)
02. Oakland Raiders - Robert Gallery OL, Iowa
03. Arizona Cardinals - Larry Fitzegerald, WR, Pitt
04. NY Giants - Philip Rivers, QB, NC St (traded to San Diego Chargers)
05. Washington Redskins - Sean Taylor, S, Miami Fl.
06. Cleveland Browns (trade w/Detroit) - Kellen Winslow II, TE, Miami Fl.
07. Detroit Lions - Roy Williams, WR, Texas
08. Atlanta Falcons - Deangelo Hall, CB, Virg. Tech
09. Jacksonville Jaguars -  Reggie Williams, WR, Wash
10. Houston Texans - Dunta Robinson, CB, S. Carolina
11. Pittsburgh Steelers - Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Mia.-Oh.
12. NY Jets - Jonathan Vilma, LB, Miami Fl.
13. Buffalo Bills - Lee Evans, WR, Wisc.
14. Chicago Bears - Tommy Harris, DT, OU
15. Tampa Bay - Michael Clayton, WR, LSU
16. Philadelphia Eagles (trade w/49ers) - Shawn Andrews, OT, Ark
17. Denver Broncos -  DJ Williams, LB, Miami Fl.
18. New Orleans Saints - Will Smith, DE, Ohio St.
19. Miami Dolphins (trade w/Vikings) - Vernon Carey, G, Miami Fl.
20. Minnesota Vikings (trade w/Dolphins) -  Keneche Udeze, DE, USC
21. New England Patriots - Vince Wilfork, DL, Miami Fl.
22. Buffalo Bills (trade w/ Dallas) -  JP Losman, QB, Tulane
23. Seattle Seahawks - Marcus Tubbs, DT, Texas
24. St Louis Rams (trade w/Bengals) - Steven Jackson, RB, Oregon ST.
25. Green Bay Packers - Ahmad Carroll, DB, Ark.
26. Cincinatti Bengals (trade w/Rams) - Chris Perry, RB, Mich.
27. Houston Texans (trade w/Titans) - Jason Babin, LB, W. Mich.
28. Carolina Panthers (trade w/49ers) - Chris Gamble, DB, Ohio St.
29. Atlanta Falcons (trade w/Colts) - Michael Jenkins, WR, Ohio St.
30. Detroit Lions (trade w/Chiefs) - Kevin Jones, RB, V. Tech
31. San Francisco 49ers (trade w/Panthers) - Rashaun Woods, WR, Ok. St.
32. New England Patriots - Ben Watson, TE, Georgia

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So the Cowboys trade out of the first round this year for Buffalo's first round pick next year. We took Julius Jones (Notre Dame RB) and two offensive linemen who both played for national champions. I'm not thrilled with Jones, but Parcells really likes the guy and he knows oceans of more football than I do. Trust in Bill.

[Scott]

I haven't commented on the Vikes draft yet but I think they did excellent in picking up some Defensive needs especially Udeze and conning the Dolphins out of 4th Rounder to move down one spot

Michele Tafoya will be replacing the idiot Lisa Guerrero on the sidelines of MNF.  Michele started her career here on the local Sports Radio Station (KFAN) and she's been one of my favorites ever since, she knows her sports and she'll be a HUGE upgrade of Lisa "I'm an Idiot" Guerrero

And on a sad note, I saw Melissa Stark doing reports from the Kentucky Derby for NBC...hire her back ABC!!!!!!!!!!  We need more Melissa

[Rob]

Under ESPN's most improved teams - my Bucs came in at number 5.  The Vikes were ranked at number 7.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=1794386

[Jeff]

Dang.

Interesting to note that 3 of the NFC North's Teams were in the top ten there...

1 - Detroit
7 - Vikings
8 - Chicago

So, while the Vikes got better almost everyone else did too

At least I can take some solace that the only team not mentioned is the Packers, who might even be worse this year.  

Jeff

[Rob]

The Packers almost always seem to have rather bland offseasons - then they end up around 9-7 to 11-5 and in the playoffs - only to lose in the first or second round.

[Paul]

...hire her back ABC!!!!!!!!!!  We need more Melissa

Something the Viking fans and Cowboy fans can BOTH get behind....

[Rob]

...hire her back ABC!!!!!!!!!!  We need more Melissa

Something the Viking fans and Cowboy fans can BOTH get behind....

Agreed... That Guerrero (or however you spell it) is horrible.

[Scott]

How about this rumor...

Collins to Oakland
Gannon to Tampa
Johnson to Baltimore

Makes a lot of sense, Billick gets reunited with Johnson and the Ravens are a legitimate threat in the AFC again...Gannon and Gruden are reunited in Tampa and Collins gets to start in Oakland...win-win-win although Tampa is taking a huge risk with Gannon and his shoulder and ancientness

[Scott]

Giants were able to Sign Warner today...great pick up, stupid move by the Rams.  Bulger has done nothing and Warner could have been doing the same thing.  Idiots

[jjks]

Vikings have run in with the law, and Randy Moss isn't involved!!!

[Scott]

According to the police report, the suspects continued to "kick, punch and stomp on the victim's body and head" after he was knocked unconscious

Henderson, who recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, is the likely candidate to take over at middle linebacker for Greg Biekert, who retired at the end of last season. Farmer also is recovering from knee surgery. Nattiel is a second-year player who has been practicing with the first team but appears to be a long shot at securing a starting position.

What the hell are these bozos doing stomping somebody with surgically repaired knees?  Nice way to represent your community and team, guys