Week two of the NFL preseason is here. Time for the starters to put in a full quarter-and-a-half of work!
Former Boise State player Kimo von Oelhoffen did not make it out of week one, getting cut by the Philadelphia Eagles for having old knees. Who's going to tell stories about the 1970's at team dinner? Andy Reid made a big mistake.
Here are the best Bronco-related games of the weekend:
Tonight:
Oakland at Tennessee, 6:00pm, FOX
Chris Carr seeks revenge against his old team by returning the opening kickoff, playing a few downs on defense, and taking a nap on the bench for the third and fourth quarters.
Saturday:
Dallas at Denver, 7:00pm
Orlando Scandrick was impressive in his Cowboys' debut. Ryan Clady was not in his first start for Denver. Needless to say that Woody Paige will be watching with bated breath.
Green Bay at San Francisco, 7:00pm
Korey Hall and Daryn Colledge continue their futile quest to boost Aaron Rodgers' confidence and make him feel like the team is much better off with him rather than Brett Favre.
Chicago at Seattle, 7:00pm
Seahawks TE Jeb Putzier is battling for playing time at tight end. Fortunately, the good Bears linebackers will be on the field far less than the bad Bears linebackers.
The latest version of Madden was released on Tuesday, much to the dismay of our social calendar. Seriously, between Boise State football and video games, we're booked for the next few months.
While each year brings new features to the game (Cris Collinsworth, anyone?), the updated rosters get people talking just as much as anything else. An 85 overall rating for Matt Leinart? Please. At least it appears that the Madden folks have the numbers right for Boise State's two newest NFL stars.
Ryan Clady
Overall: 79
Morale: 95
Acceleration: 85
Strength: 87
Runblock: 80
Passblock: 88
Orlando Scandrick
Overall: 73
Speed: 97
Acceleration: 97
Awareness: 42
Man coverage: 79
Zone coverage: 78
Madden lists Clady's catching ability as a 45. They must not have seen the Idaho game.
In NFL preseason games over the weekend, several former Boise State players saw action, much to Woody Paige's chagrin.
First round pick Ryan Clady had a harsh introduction to the NFL against the Mario Williams and the Houston Texans. From the Denver Post (via Scott Slant), here is Woody Paige's take on Clady's performance. Note: we do not place much credence in anything Woody Paige has ever said.
"Ryan Clady, the No. 1 pick, became the first Broncos' rookie to start the opening exhibition at left tackle, and he looked every bit of it. Clady played the entire first half and was flattened like a dry-cleaned starched shirt in the beginning, and often. He was overmatched against Texans defensive end Mario Williams (the former No. 1 pick overall). He will need help."
Well, we're sure Boise State would take him back if that would help matters any.
The Post's game recap was a little more balanced in its perspective of the Clady/Williams matchup, which probably just goes to show that Woody Paige does not know how to objectively watch football.
Left tackle Ryan Clady got a rookie baptism from the Texans' star defensive end, Mario Williams. There were times when Williams knocked Clady back into his own backfield, but the Broncos' first-round draft choice did compete and gave Cutler time to throw on the touchdown drive.
Fortunately, other Boise State alumni had better luck than Clady, especially Orlando Scandrick and Jeb Putzier. Scandrick had three tackles, one sack, and two kickoff returns in a Cowboys loss. Putzier caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Seneca Wallace in a Seahawks win.
Tonight, ESPN will have Korey Hall, Daryn Colledge, and the Packers...oh, and enough Brett Favre news to choke a horse. Let's hope the scrimmage runs long.
There are plenty of Boise State players on NFL rosters this offseason (see our list for AFC and NFC), so there are plenty of reasons to cozy up to Rich Eisen and the NFL Network all weekend. Gerald Alexander and the Lions played last night (Alexander had one tackle), and there is a full slate of games over the next few days. Here are the top games to watch.
Cowboys vs. Chargers, Sunday 8:00pm
Romo vs. Rivers. Tomlinson vs. Ware. Owens vs. Cromartie. Scandrick vs. Naanee? You can forget those first three matchups. It is preseason, remember? The Scandrick-Naanee battle will be the fun one to watch. Both former Boise State standouts should see significant playing time in this first preseason game, and there is a good chance that they might line up across from one another. Who will get the better of whom? Will they chat about the Boise Fanci Freez? Will the Hard Knocks cameras pick up on this?
Broncos vs. Texans, Sunday 6:00pm
Ryan Clady will get his first taste of NFL action against Mario Williams and a whole bunch of Mario Williams' back-ups.
Cincinnati vs. Green Bay, Monday 6:00pm, ESPN
Do you think the ESPN crew will talk much about Brett Favre? Only all the time! Try to cut through the Favre love shower to get your eye on Daryn Colledge and Korey Hall. The two former Bronco stars will still give you a reason to watch the Packer offense even though it does include more Aaron Rodgers than you might want.
49ers vs. Raiders, Saturday 8:00pm
Drisan James (Oakland) and Jerard Rabb (San Fran) are both battling for roster spots on their respective teams, and they'll need to make their mark early in the preseason to earn their shot. How about a re-creation of the Fiesta Bowl hook-and-ladder? We doubt Jared Zabransky is busy.
WAC coaches favor, ignore early signing period [Statesman]
Much has been made of the proposal of an early signing period for college football. Strangely enough, even the WAC seems interested
"I'm 100 percent for it," Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley said. "You would save some money so you don't have to keep seeing guys and babysit and prevent the negative recruiting that comes after a commitment. It would prevent (other) schools from getting in and trying to confuse and manipulate."
The news is strange considering that there have been hardly any early commitments in the conference outside of the nine from Boise State. What difference would an early signing period make then? Do WAC schools enjoy not meeting deadlines? Are they in a rush to be turned down? Are they hoping impressionable high school kids would be more akin to bad decisions earlier in the year?
Of course, not everyone is thrilled about an early signing period, although the issue with this particular program might be its anathema to recruiting in general.
"I still like to evaluate kids during their senior year," Utah State coach Brent Guy said. "I want to see a guy get better from his junior to senior year and keep improving. I wouldn't use it."
Adding, "I hardly use the one we have now!"
Other links:
Clady's contract worth $17.5 million [AP]
$11.5 in guarantees, one wild night at Six Flags Denver.
BSU schedule featured on Wiz of Odds [Wizard of Odds]
Complete with predictable Ian Johnson age joke.
NFL training camps kick off next week, and there are a good variety of former Boise State players dotting rosters across the country. Today, we'll take a look at the AFC. Tomorrow, we'll tackle the NFC. Saturday, we'll re-order the rosters in Madden 08 according to our personal biases. We have a lot of work to do.
T Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos
Other Denver Broncos tackles on the roster: Ryan Harris, PJ Alexander, Erik Pears, Tyler Polumbus
Camp starts: 7/24, Englewood CO
Link: Denver Post: contract negotiations could won't be done soon
Outlook: Clady should be a fixture in Denver for years, and he seems to already have the city wrapped around his finger. The only question will be when he signs his contract. Holding out for a bit probably won't cost him a starting spot, but it will be enough to elicit a Woody Paige column or two. "Kids these days have no respect for the game! Bllllaaaarrrrrgggghh!" You tell 'em, Woody!
T Dan Gore, Miami Dolphins
Other Miami Dolphins tackles: Vernon Carey, Jake Long, Daren Heerspink (Portland State rookie), Julius Wilson
Camp starts: 7/26, Davie FL
Link: Sun-Sentinel blog: Gore's versatility could increase his value
Outlook: Gore will be given every opportunity to make the team. Such is life in the post 1-15 era of the Miami Dolphins. If anything was a strength of the team last year, it might have been the offensive line, but that doesn't mean there is no room for Gore. The depth at tackle is rather shallow (Heerspink's a Portland State rookie, Wilson has big arms), so we're picking Gore to stick on the opening week roster.
TE Derek Schouman, Buffalo Bills
Other Buffalo Bills tight ends: Robert Royal, Courtney Anderson, Derek Fine (rookie), Tim Massaquoi
Camp starts: 7/25, Rochester NY
Link: BuffaloBills.com: Schouman and Trent Edwards have chemistry
Outlook: Schoumann played the dreaded H-back role last year, which is usually where tight ends go to die. However, he survived, and the Bills are willing to slide him back to a true tight end this season. He has NFL vets Royal and Anderson to contend with, as well as fourth round pick Fine, but potential injuries and the low ceilings of Royal and Anderson should be enough to keep Schoumann solidly into the #3 TE role.
CB/KR Chris Carr, Tennessee Titans
Other Tennessee Titans cornerbacks: Reynaldo Hill, Cortland Finnegan, Eric King, Nick Harper, Marquice Hill, Cary Williams, Shirdonya Mitchell
Camp starts: 7/25, Nashville TN
Link: Tennessean: Carr will answer kick return question
Outlook: Carr is the new Pac-Man Jones in Tennessee, sans Atari nickname. The kick return duties should be his (sorry, Chris Johnson; actually, no we're not). The real question mark will be where Carr fits in the Titans' secondary. Will he be content being a dime back the rest of his career? Will facing Vince Young in practice be better than facing Andrew Walter?
WR Legedu Naanee, San Diego Chargers
Other San Diego Chargers receivers: Chris Chambers, Eric Parker, Vincent Jackson, Buster Davis, Mark Jones, Kassim Osgood, Malcolm Floyd, Billy Pittman, Gary Banks, Marco Thomas
Camp starts: Sunday (rookies), 7/24 (veterans), San Diego CA
Link: Pro Football Weekly: back to wide receiver for Naanee
Outlook: Naanee received encouraging news this summer when he was switched from a TE/WR hybrid to a full-time wideout. And good for him; he has the ability to be a good pro receiver. However, the Chargers are pretty stacked at the position, so Naanee may be no better than a 3rd or 4th option. Of course, he can play so many positions on the team (WR, TE, QB, Phillip Rivers' wingman) that San Diego can't afford not to keep him around.
WR Drisan James, Oakland Raiders
Other Oakland Raiders receivers: Javon Walker, Ronald Curry, Drew Carter, Todd Watkins, Will Buchanon, Marcel Reece, Jonathan Holland, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Chris McFoy, Chaz Schilens, Arman Shields
Camp starts: 7/24, Napa Valley CA
Link: MVN: Raider WR competition will be fierce
Outlook: James has yet to make much noise in the league, but at least he is getting opportunities. The Raiders, though they signed Walker in the offseason, could always use a hard-working receiver, and James could certainly be that. Yet we get the feeling like he might be better off in the CFL or starting a garage band with Jared Zabransky. We guess there's no reason why he couldn't do both.
Will Kellen Moore's brother follow to BSU? [Scout.com]
The answer to the above question is, obviously, "We sure hope so!"
Kirby Moore, a wide receiver at Prosser High, sounds like the second coming of a Tim Gilligan-Jerry Rice hybrid. All he does is catch touchdowns.
As a junior in 2007, named first-team Class 2A All-State at receiver, as well as all-league at receiver and DB. Caught 75 passes for 1,313 yards. His 29 TDs set a Washington season record for all classifications.
He'll be camping at Boise State and Washington State among others this summer. He's received offers from the Cougars, Stanford, Idaho, and Eastern Washington. But will any of those schools have big brother Kellen throwing him the ball? We didn't think so.
Other links:
The first 12-0 prediction for Boise State [Coaches hot seat] If it happens, might Coach Pete leave? Perish the thought!
More on the discussion of PAC-10 expansion [fanblogs] Not that we care anymore now that BSU is out of the picture.
Might Ryan Clady's status as the highest drafted BSU player be in doubt? One misinformed Chicago Bears fan sure thinks so. An early 2009 mock draft done by a prescient member of the Bears' message board has Boise State's Ian Johnson going in the top ten of next year's draft. That's all well and good, but we have Doug Martin going number one overall in 2010.
Whether out of obligation or habit, we were invited to join in another podcast over at Bronco Nation N.O.W. This week, we waxed poetic about Ryan Clady, Orlando Scandrick, and Irrelevant Vandals with JT Ray from Bronco Nation N.O.W. and Drew from Fight, Fight, BSU.
Here is a roundup of links from this weekend's NFL Draft.
Ryan Clady links Deadspin can't imagine anyone wanting to leave Boise early [Deadspin.com] Denver Post: happy to have him [Denver Post] Brian Murphy's take: typical [Idaho Statesman] The Scott Slant: Clady to start at left tackle [KTVB.com] Arbiter story: full of good quotes [Arbiter Online]
Other draft links Mel Kiper's draft grades: Broncos C+, Cowboys B+ [ESPN.com] Utah State has two drafted; hell freezes over [KSL.com] Brennan a Redskin: good thing Georgia doesn't play in NFC East [UH Athletics]
We sure did have a fun weekend with the NFL Draft. They should do this more often. Ryan Clady went No. 12 overall, Orlando Scandrick became a Cowboy, and the ESPN crew broke the record for most uncomfortable moments in a broadcast. The only thing missing was the Lions drafting a receiver.
Here is what we see happening in the next few days.
Clady's new contract with the Denver Broncos will include performance incentives for touchdown catches and sweet end zone celebrations.
Once he sees Cowboy headquarters in Dallas, Scandrick will change his MySpace mood to "off the chain."
After no wide receivers were drafted in the first round, Vinny Perretta will have serious regrets about not turning pro after his junior year.
Welcome, Bronco fans, to OBNUG's NFL Draft live-blog. I'm Kevan, and I'll be taking you through today's picks. First, there are a few things you should know about me before we begin.
I am a die-hard Patriots fan.
I may fall asleep during some point of the first round.
I cannot stand Chris Berman.
Stuart Scott interviews make my head hurt.
I think Clady will fall to the Ravens.
I'll drag this live-blog on long enough to see Ryan Clady get drafted. No promises after that.
Enjoy.
12:45 Coverage starts in a few minutes. I could not be more excited! Word is that the Rams are going to take Chris Long from Virginia with the number two pick, rather than LSU's Glenn Dorsey. Here's what I don't get: Dorsey was the consensus number one throughout the college football season. Now, he will be, at best, the third pick? I think the three months before the Draft gives teams the opportunity to overthink their picks. Remember Adrian Peterson last year? Yeah, exactly. I'll get off my soapbox now...but only because my Pop-Tarts are ready. 12:57 Sure hope Miami doesn't use their whole ten minutes to make their pick. 12:59 Will Jake Long's nose get its own signing bonus? 1:01 Tacky suit update: Keyshawn Johnson is in the lead. 1:03 We are under way! The Dolphins waste no time in selecting long, and ESPN wastes no time in jumping to commercial. Seriously?! A commercial break 45 seconds into the NFL Draft?! I could not find the NFL Network fast enough. 1:05 I still cannot get over the size of Jake Long's nose. It is Jim Halpert big! 1:07 Am I the only one expecting to see Teri Hatcher in the Chris/Howie Long family? She is nowhere to be seen. Suzy Kolber, get on this! 1:11 Clady's picture has popped up along the side of the ESPN broadcast with the Boise State logo. That is some serious exposure that we aren't used to having. It is pretty cool.
#2: Chris Long to the Rams.
1:14 NFL Network's Deion Sanders seems to be getting exclusive interviews with the draftees. This could provide some great unintentional comedy. We'll keep tuned. 1:16 Adam Schefter just reported Matt Ryan to the Falcons. Ugh. 1:17 The Chiefs will have either Gholston or Dorsey to choose between when they pick at No. 5. If they truly want a defensive lineman over Clady, then they will have their opportunity.
#3: Matt Ryan to the Falcons.
1:18 Now might be a good time to point out that I’m wearing my Tim Couch jersey. 1:25 OK, couple of things. First of all, Matt Ryan is wearing a sweater vest. Bad choice. Second, I'm pretty sure good teams don't draft quarterbacks this high any more. Third, will the Raiders be able to resist McFadden? Fourth, please God let Dorsey fall to the Patriots.
#4: Darren McFadden to the Raiders
1:29 Interesting, Oakland. I wonder how much Adrian Peterson had to do with this pick. He fell last year and was the best rookie in the league; McFadden can do the same thing. 1:31 Whoa, McFadden's family is rushing the stage! Way to represent. 1:32 The Chiefs are the first team that experts thought Clady might go to, but with the way the draft has gone, I don't see him going here. The real question is who might trade up to get Dorsey or Gholston?
#5: Glenn Dorsey to the Chiefs
1:37 The Jets are on the clock. Care for a re-do on D'Brickshaw Ferguson? 1:38 Clady prospect update: the Patriots? You have to think that Gholston will go to the Jets, and the Patriots always love their value picks. Clady could go No. 7.
#6: Vernon Gholston to the Jets (that's a picture of Mike Mamula, by the way)
1:44 And the green room just went 6-for-6! Gholston is one of those workout warriors who didn't have a stellar career, but does have stellar muscles. I believe Chris Mortensen just referred to him as having a "Tarzan body." Reaching for defensive linemen in the first round reminds me of this:
1:47 There doesn't seem to be a camera at Clady's draft party. On the other hand, we did get to see Branden Albert's wardrobe sponsored by American Eagle. 1:49 ESPN could have gone without mentioning the Patriot's Super Bowl loss. Jerks. 1:50 Yes! Patriots trade their pick! I love this team!
#7: Sedrick Ellis to the Saints
1:55 Ryan Clady is Mel's best available and Jacksonville just moved up. Could this be it?
1:56 I'm about to get my Cheetos on.
1:58 DeSean Jackson cam. That might be there all day.
#8: Derrick Harvey to the Jaguars
2:02 I guess Clady will be going to Denver at #12 now, unless some more trades keep coming. That will be a good fit. Let's just hope he doesn't fall even further.
2:05 Does Chris Berman even know how football works? His take on Derrick Harvey to the Jaguars was how exciting it will be when the Jags face the Ravens in Week 17 because it will be Harvey versus Troy Smith in a rematch of the 2007 BCS championship.
I sure hope Clady goes soon.
#9: Keith Rivers to the Bengals
2:09 Would it have killed Rivers to wear something with a collar today?
2:11 Alright, Patriots back on the clock! I could get used to this...unless ESPN uses it as an excuse to show more Super Bowl highlights.
#10: Jerod Mayo to the Patriots
2:15 A linebacker who runs a 4.54? There's something the Patriots sure don't have.
2:16 Berman just made a terrible Mayo pun. I am so done with ESPN right now.
#11: Leodis McKelvin to the Bills
2:20 Is it Ryan Clady time? I can feel it!
2:21 Where is Todd McShay during all of this? Sitting in his living room having pretend arguments with Mel Kiper? First Teri Hatcher, now this. What are those journalists doing?
2:23 Clady getting love on NFL Network right now.
#12: Ryan Clady to the Broncos
2:25 Clady to the Broncos! Excellent. He'll be a great fit there. Denver has some of the best o-line coaches in the league, and he will have every opportunity to succeed.
2:28 The Boise media will eat up the "once a Bronco, always a Bronco" line. We'll go ahead and put the over-under on that phrase at 15.
The studio coverage of Clady's pick was absoutely terrible. After Mel Kiper did his spiel, Chris Berman changed the topic to Jay Cutler's quarterback skills. Seriously?! What a joke of a broadcast. Mort finally brought things back together after Keyshawn and Steve Young yukked it up about Cutler for awhile.
I caught the end of the NFL Network coverage, and they were showing how Clady blew several blocks in the Hawaii game. They were kind of tearing him apart.
Also, no one had a camera at Clady's party. Hopefully David Augusto will come through for us tonight on KTVB News at 10.
That does it for OBNUG's NFL Draft live-blog. My personal highlights: Roger Goodell's opening fistpump, Matt Ryan being a complete waste, the Patriots trading down, and Clady going to a solid team. Lowlights: every time Chris Berman opened his mouth.
We'll try to post video this weekend of the Clady pick, and we'll break things down for you next week. Feel free to keep the conversation going in the comments section, especially now that the Lions have a chance to reach for a wide receiver.
With the fifth pick in Saturday's NFL Draft, you have an opportunity to significantly upgrade your team, and we would like to give you advice on how not to blow it. Picking a bust is a lot easier than you might think (Ryan Sims knows what we're talking about), which is why we feel obligated to help.
Make no mistake, there is one true and right way to draft on Saturday, and his name is Ryan Clady.
You need a difference-maker, Chiefs, and Clady is that difference-maker. Remember the days when you used to dominate teams along the offensive line with powerful, smart players who controlled the line of scrimmage and kept the offense moving? We hardly do. Wasn't that, like, five years ago? Clady can help restore that luster.
And really, you are going nowhere without a consistent offense. Brodie Croyle is horribly mortal and the receivers are tragically unremarkable. But put Clady in at left tackle and at least Croyle will have seven seconds to not find the right receiver and Eddie Kennison will have plenty of opportunity to not get open. If all else fails, you can call Larry Johnson off-tackle plays until you're blue in the face.
The way we see it, here are your draft needs:
Wide Receiver. There are no receivers worth a top ten pick this season, meaning that you may have to wait until the second day to get a playmaking wideout. You are not the Lions.
Defensive Line. With Jared Allen gone, Tamba Hali needs a new bookend. Or does he? At least you still have one quality DE. If he demands double-teams, you can find any noob to fill the other side, one-on-one.
Safety. Safeties just shouldn't go as high as No. 5 overall. Except for Marty Tadman.
Offensive Line. Hmm, we can think of a fairly good prospect who will be available.
Clady makes too much sense at No. 5. He will be a franchise player for years to come, and he will make an immediate impact. Sure our advice is motivated by a desire to see a Boise State player go in the top five picks, but we also want to see you succeed. We can't stand the Chargers.
When you go on the clock Saturday, there will be pressure to write down the name of an overrated defensive lineman (Vernon Gholston), an overrated quarterback (Matt Ryan), or God's gift to the left tackle position (Clady).
Write down Ryan Clady's name. You won't regret it.
To help NFL teams with their drafting needs, we have provided the following scouting reports for Boise State players who might hear their names called in this weekend's NFL Draft. Granted, we are not professional scouts, so our opinions might not carry much credence or value. Also hurting our cause? Intense non-objectivity. Oh well. Here goes nothing!
Ryan Clady Clady has the potential to be a star at the next level.He can dominate an opponent in a number of different ways: with power, with technique, with Jedi mind tricks.WAC competition did him a disservice because flipping UtahState pancakes is a lot harder than mauling BCS competition.
Clady could stand to add some girth and muscle, but he will always have his quickness and athleticism.The NFL is the perfect place for a prospect like Clady, and he should only get better year after year.
Orlando Scandrick
O.S. is fast, aggressive, and confident—attributes that make him an ideal NFL cornerback.He is a younger, saner version of DeAngelo Hall, and he will be an asset in coverage and in run support.
As a safety, Scandrick showed range and toughness, but his greatest BoiseState season came last year at cornerback.Scandrick’s steady improvement hints at untapped potential, and provided he can overcome cockiness, riskiness, and shirtlessness, he should make a solid pro.
Marty Tadman
All personal biases aside, Tadman is the greatest football player we have ever seen.We’re not sure if this is because we have attended mostly Seattle Seahawks and 2A high school football games or if Tadman is, in fact, God’s gift to secondaries.We’re going with the latter.
Tadman has the intangible qualities that scouting combines and drills can’t measure.He is football smart, like Stephen Hawking is math smart.His ability to always be in the right place at the right time is invaluable, and he is rarely caught out of position.
Weaknesses?Is being too perfect a weakness?
Dan Gore
Gore may become the second BSU lineman to go in the draft thanks to his room to grow both physically and technically.At well over six feet tall, Gore definitely has the height, and a solid NFL weight training program could bulk him up to pro playing weight.Plus, having played defensive line for years, Gore’s O-line prospects are much more limitless than most people realize.
Also, his last name is a type of torture. That can’t hurt his chances.
Tad Miller
NFL teams would be wise to give Miller a long, hard look. He is a powerful, sound blocker who has proven to be a winner over his years on the Bronco O-line. Also, he regularly checks his GMail account and responds to pretty much any interview request (notably, ours).
Nick Schlekeway
An excellent pass rusher is a valued commodity in today’s NFL, and Schlekeway would certainly revitalize a team’s pass rush. During his BSU days, he showed great speed and power off the edge, and he had the ability to make an impact in a game. Bigger and stronger defensive ends may be available on draft day, but there will be no player who matches the amount of consecutive consonants in Schlekeway’s last name.
Jeff Cavender
A key member of the Broncos line over the past few years, Cavender has made his mark as a jack of all trades. He can seamlessly switch between different offensive line positions, playing everything from guard and tackle to center and giant tight end. His maneuverability masks a remarkable talent for always being in the right position with his excellent technique and footwork.
Of course, we could be talking about Pete Cavender right now and not know it.
Taylor Tharp
If third-string quarterbacks were valued as highly as franchise left tackles, Tharp would be a Top Ten pick.He proved at BoiseState that the spotlight is a little much for him, but mop-up duty against third-teamers couldn’t be more up his alley.
He put up great numbers with the Broncos with his quick decision-making, knowledge of the offense, and accurate arm.His sideline tosses lacked urgency, but his deep balls always had enough behind them.
As a bonus, Tharp would make best friends with the kickers.
Our favorite mock draft this year has been the satirical Emmitt Smith mock by the guys at WalterFootball.com. They have masterfully captured Emmitt's idiosyncrasies and turned it into a fascinating story. In addition to having Matt Ryan going No. 1 to the Dolphins, the Emmitt mock draft also has the Chiefs taking Tim Tebow at No. 5. Hilarious.
Here is an excerpt from the Ryan Clady entry:
#6. New York Jets: Ryan Clandy, OT, Boise State
The New York Jet need help really bad. And that is a big misunderstatement. After all, the Jets can only be disrespected by every team in their league and in the AFC East. In their conference, they have the New England Patriots, who are good. They have the Buffalo Bills, who obviously gone 11-5 in 2007 last year. They have the Indianapolis Colts who won the World Series in 2005. And they have the Miami Dolphin, who just hired Parcells to be their coach. So the New York Jets have their back against the fence.
Clandy should be able to help out the Jets tremendously.
Join us on Saturday for the first annual OBNUG NFL Draft live-blog! We've always loved draft time in the NFL, and having a Boise State player in the mix makes it even better. We'll be live-blogging until Ryan Clady gets drafted. So this could be the shortest live-blog ever.
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