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Nah, in the second trade, I had to give up 188 to make the values work.

After his great pro day, some are saying Tank Carradine could be a top 20 pick. If so, that is good news for us as that means someone else is dropping. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8429/tank-carradine

Wow, he looks a lot different. Also noticed Weems catching some passes.

Even staying the same weight and losing body fat is a pretty big deal. So if he had 12% of 225, that means he was carrying 27 lbs of fat on him, 219 and 8% would bring that down to 17.5. So he essentially burned 9.5 lbs of fat and packed on 3.5 lbs of muscle in 3 weeks. That is a lot.

Yeah, I didn't even think about the home advantage of a THU Night game.

I know this was mentioned before, but here is an updated article about their time in Florida: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...e-workouts.html Good to hear: Good stuff:

Here is a pretty good video of the 2002 Oakland Raiders Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUwHig1kvAY They had a 60/40 Pass/Run Ratio. Gannon was sacked 36 times, and had 10x 300-yd passing games. They had 13-6 record including the playoffs with all their losses coming when they scored 21 pts or less and all their wins coming when they scored 24 or more. I found that sort of interesting. 1st in First Downs and Passing 1st Downs, 10th in Rushing 1st Downs 2nd in 3rd Down Conversions: 45.3% +12 Turnover Ratio (T-5th) Here are the receiving numbers broken down in terms of receptions: WR -54% RB - 31% TE - 15% #1 WR - 92-1,211-7TD #2 WR - 81-930-2TD #3 WR - 51-688-9TD #1 TE - 32-409-2TD #2 TE - 27-213-0TD #1 RB - 91-941-4TD #2 RB - 17-115-1TD To me, seeing this distribution, I don't see us drafting a TE, and unless they are not high Earl Bennett, there is not much room for another WR either. Forte, like Garner, looks poised for a huge year. Garner had the 2nd best YPC at 5.3 and over 1,900 yards from scrimmage. I would assume with the addition of M. Bennett that Marshall will have lower numbers this year, and hopefully Jeffery can have a breakout season. For Cutler I am hoping for something like 2008 with a few more TDs and a couple less INTs.

Good catch, then there real pick at 89. 27 (1) - 50 (2) - 89 (3) - 113 (4) - 117 (4) - 153 (5) - 188 (6) -

Moving down from 20 to 22 is equivalent to the #112 pick (mid 4th rounder) and STL has pick #113, so I assume it is that pick. Houston moving up from 27 to 22 would be worth pick #100 (early 4th) and HOU has pick #95 (Comp 3rd), so that would make sense too. So we would end up with: 27 (1) - 50 (2) - 95 (3) - 113 (4) - 117 (4) - 153 (5) - 188 (6) - That would not be too bad for only 7 slots. I would love to flip it again and move into the early 2nd and then group some of these picks up and move back into the 3rd. 4 picks in the first 100 picks would be awesome.

I agree except for 3 games, I think we beat the Saints at home, they were 3-5 on the road and we have some insider info on them from Kromer and Bushrod. We will beat Philly, they are terrible, and I can't see us beating the Packers unless they are resting players for the playoffs. I actually think we will have a better chance Week 9 vs GB than Week 17. We will be coming off a Bye and it will be a Monday Night game, so we have more than enough time to get healthy and to prepare. Week 1: Bengals - WIN (1-0) Week 2: Vikings - WIN (2-0) Week 3: at Steelers - LOSS (2-1)* Week 4: at Lions - WIN (3-1) Week 5: Saints - WIN (4-1)* Week 6: Giants - LOSS (4-2)* Week 7: at Redskins - WIN (5-2)* Week 8: BYE Week 9: at Packers - LOSS (5-3)* Week 10: Lions - WIN (6-3) Week 11: Ravens - LOSS (6-4)* Week 12: at Rams - WIN (7-4) Week 13: at Vikings - WIN (8-4)* Week 14: Cowboys - WIN (9-4)* Week 15: at Browns - WIN (10-4) Week 16: at Eagles - WIN (11-4) Week 17: Packers - LOSS (11-5)* I almost see 7 very likely wins with the other 9 games (*) being ones that could go either way. To me I have us going 4-5 in those games and ending up 11-5, but we could easily go 5-4 to 6-3 in those games and finish with 12 or 13 wins.

Either does speed, combine scores, school size, or collegiate performance. My only concern with Austin is his size, everyone is getting bigger and faster, and he wasn't even the leading receiver on his team. Bailey had twice as many TD's and 400 more yards. How much of Austin's production was due to the system?

Gore is dyslexic so his score validates his condition. AJ Green also had a learning disability. A bunch of players score low when they have a learning disability, but the ones that don't and score low has to draw some concern.

Players have overcome low scores, but 7 would be one of the lowest scores ever.

He is a Kicker, not punter.

Yeah, who knows how many more scores and records we would've had. Hell just the field position alone might have given us an extra win or two.

It would only cost $833,335 of dead money to cut Hester. Cutting him saves $2.1 million in cap space. Now considering that they may want to extend some players, having some cap flexibility would help.

I would take Travis Frederick there, but I assume he will be gone. Another option is Barrett Jones who has dropped down some boards, but was a late 1st, early 2nd round pick 3 months ago.

I think Trestman is going to give him one season with Joe DeCamillis.

This is also encouraging:

Austin reportedly scored a 7 on the Wonderlic. I know this is not the end all be all, but this is not a guy you want in a complex offense.

Sure, but he is not getting any younger either. I just don't think they are #1 just because of Brady. It should be GB if we were just basing it on QB skill.

I actually think it is. We escape with easier away games. Outside of divisional games, we play at PIT (8-8), at WAS (10-6), at STL (7-8-1), at CLE (5-11), and at PHI (4-12). PIT and WAS are the only 2 tough away games, PIT is not what they used to be, and we get WAS after a THU game, so we get a few extra days of prep. We have some tough home games, CIN (10-6), NO (7-9), NYG (9-7), BAL (10-6), DAL (8-8), but I would rather play tough games at home, than away.

NFC North Schedules: Chicago Bears Week 1: (Sun., Sept. 8) Bengals at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 2: (Sun., Sept. 15) Vikings at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 3: (Sun., Sept. 22) Bears at Steelers, 8:30 p.m. Week 4: (Sun., Sept. 29) Bears at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 5: (Sun., Oct. 6) Saints at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 6: (Thur., Oct. 10) Giants at Bears, 8:25 p.m. Week 7: (Sun., Oct. 20) Bears at Redskins, 1 p.m. Week 8: BYE Week 9: (Mon., Nov. 4) Bears at Packers, 8:40 p.m. Week 10: (Sun., Nov. 10) Lions at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 11: (Sun., Nov. 17) Ravens at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 12: (Sun., Nov. 24) Bears at Rams, 1 p.m. Week 13: (Sun., Dec. 1) Bears at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 14: (Mon., Dec. 9) Cowboys at Bears, 8:40 p.m. Week 15: (Sun., Dec. 15) Bears at Browns, 1 p.m. Week 16: (Sun., Dec. 22) Bears at Eagles, 1 p.m. Week 17: (Sun., Dec. 29) Packers at Bears, 1 p.m. Detroit Lions Week 1: (Sun., Sept. 8) Vikings at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 2: (Sun., Sept. 15) Lions at Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. Week 3: (Sun., Sept. 22) Lions at Redskins, 1 p.m. Week 4: (Sun., Sept. 29) Bears at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 5: (Sun., Oct. 6) Lions at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 6: (Sun., Oct. 13) Lions at Browns, 1 p.m. Week 7: (Sun., Oct. 20) Bengals at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 8: (Sun., Oct. 27) Cowboys at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 9: BYE Week 10: (Sun., Nov. 10) Lions at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 11: (Sun., Nov. 17) Lions at Steelers, 1 p.m. Week 12: (Sun., Nov. 24) Buccaneers at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 13: (Thur., Nov. 28) Packers at Lions, 12:30 p.m. Week 14: (Sun., Dec. 8) Lions at Eagles, 1 p.m. Week 15: (Mon., Dec. 16) Ravens at Lions, 8:40 p.m. Week 16: (Sun., Dec. 22) Giants at Lions, 4:05 p.m. Week 17: (Sun., Dec. 29) Lions at Vikings, 1 p.m. Green Bay Packers Week 1: (Sun., Sept. 8) Packers at 49ers, 4:25 p.m. Week 2: (Sun., Sept. 15) Redskins at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 3: (Sun., Sept. 22) Packers at Bengals, 1 p.m. Week 4: BYE Week 5: (Sun., Oct. 6) Lions at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 6: (Sun., Oct. 13) Packers at Ravens, 1 p.m. Week 7: (Sun., Oct. 20) Browns at Packers, 4:25 p.m. Week 8: (Sun., Oct. 27) Packers at Vikings, 8:30 p.m. Week 9: (Mon., Nov. 4) Bears at Packers, 8:40 p.m. Week 10: (Sun., Nov. 10) Eagles at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 11: (Sun., Nov. 17) Packers at Giants, 8:30 p.m. Week 12: (Sun., Nov. 24) Vikings at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 13: (Thur., Nov. 28) Packers at Lions, 12:30 p.m. Week 14: (Sun., Dec. 8) Falcons at Packers, 8:30 p.m. Week 15: (Sun., Dec. 15) Packers at Cowboys, 4:25 Week 16: (Sun., Dec. 22) Steelers at Packers, 4:25 p.m. Week 17: (Sun., Dec. 29) Packers at Bears, 1 p.m. Minnesota Vikings Week 1: (Sun., Sept. 8) Vikings at Lions, 1 p.m. Week 2: (Sun., Sept. 15) Vikings at Bears, 1 p.m. Week 3: (Sun., Sept. 22) Browns at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 4: (Sun., Sept. 29) Steelers at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 5: BYE Week 6: (Sun., Oct. 13) Panthers at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 7: (Mon., Oct. 21) Vikings at Giants, 8:40 p.m. Week 8: (Sun., Oct. 27) Packers at Vikings, 8:30 p.m. Week 9: (Sun., Nov. 3) Vikings at Cowboys, 1 p.m. Week 10: (Thur., Nov. 7) Redskins at Vikings, 8:25 p.m. Week 11: (Sun., Nov. 17) Vikings at Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. Week 12: (Sun., Nov. 24) Vikings at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 13: (Sun., Dec. 1) Bears at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 14: (Sun., Dec. 8) Vikings at Ravens, 1 p.m. Week 15: (Sun., Dec. 15) Eagles at Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 16: (Sun., Dec. 22) Vikings at Bengals, 1 p.m. Week 17: (Sun., Dec. 29) Lions at Vikings, 1 p.m. Green Bay with Week 4 Bye is nice, they can now feel the pain of an early Bye. Last 3 games, Vikings have the easiest schedule, followed by us. Lions and Packers have a tough final three: Bears - Browns, Eagles, Packers Lions - Ravens, Giants, Vikings Packers - Cowboys, Steelers, Bears Vikings - Eagles, Bengals, Lions Based on SoS, we have the easiest schedule in the Division: (.502), MIN (.516), GB (.533), DET (.539), and Detroit is tied for the 2nd toughest in the NFL.

No more than 2 in a row at home or on the road. Pretty even mix with no lopsided home or away games at the start or end of season. The Bye is in a much better position, but a Sunday game followed by a Thursday game sucks. Also, the Bye with an extra day for Monday Night sort of wastes the extra time off, but if we can beat the Packers, then it will be worth it.

NE #1? Ridley is their lead back, their #2 WR is Donald Jones, and both of their TE's are injured. I would not even have them in the top 10.