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(My apologies if the thread title gets that song stuck in your head.)
It's finally here folks, the week we all hope flies by at record speed, but probably won't. Rumors are going to fly, threads are going to run amok, but at least Tony Romo's love life might finally take a back seat to other news. I hate that paparazzi, wannabe news crap with a passion equal to the way some apparently love it judging by the thread that won't die. Unfortunately the news that replaces that topic might be 4 threads a day about how we could end up with McFadden. Oh you know it's true, someone is going to join the forum this week and their very first post and thread is going to be "Think We Might Move Up For McFadden?" As if we've never ever considered it.
Okay, so I'm a pessimist. Sue me.
Here are the stories that will get a lot of play this week and what I think will happen.
Might as well begin with a trade up for Dmac scenario. I will say it again, I don't believe Jerry even considers it until he falls past the 10th pick, and I don't believe he ever gets close to doing that. My money is on the Jets at 6. If he falls, yeah, Jerry will probably make a move and honestly who could blame him? Okay, so some could.
Chad Johnson trade. I don't believe the Bengals are in a position to do anything right now. That could change after June 1 especially if we do not pull off a trade for Bolden or Williams on the day of the Draft. Why June 1st? Because after that Cincy can spread the cap hit over 2 years. If we don't acquire Bolden or Williams on Draft day, I could honestly see Jerry making a run at Chad Johnson. If we don't get a WR with the 28 pick folks, look for Chad Johnson to Dallas after June 1 to be the big rumor post draft.
Anquan Bolden trade on Draft day. I don't think it will happen, but I admit I would love it. Why don't I think it would happen? One reason and one only, there's been no smoke from the media to suggest it's being discussed. Speculated, sure it is. Actually discussed, no evidence. You don't see weekly rumors of Arizona denying they'd move him. Why not? Simple, there's no hints about it the way there has been for Williams and Johnson.
Roy Williams trade. It could be losing steam because of Rod Maranelli's obstinance. Can anyone actually still deny there were some legs to this story? My gosh every major news outlet brings it up. They aren't doing that because some Longhorns fans want him to come home to Texas. I still believe it will get done for all of the reasons I have already stated. I've been wrong before. I would like to point out though that the Lions Head Coach is not the Lions GM, and the GM, who hopefully has a better grasp on NFL reality (no I wouldn't put money on it) has not denied the trade could happen. I still think it will, but I openly admit I may be clinging to fading hope.
If the Williams trade doesn't happen...what? I have a feeling Jerry will try and move out of round 1 with the 28 pick. The problem might be that San Diego and a couple of other teams higher than 28 want to as well. Who are the most likely trade partners? Miami and Atlanta would be my guesses. Their target? Quarterback, and if I had to guess, I'd say it was Chad Henne over Brian Brohm and Joe Flacco. Never thought I'd say that. Especially over Brohm. Why do I say it now? Because there's plenty of evidence surfacing that Henne is the next guy on NFL lists after Matt Ryan.
Is Pacman coming to Big D? Probably. That's honestly the best I can guess right now. Bud Adams happens. They are running out of time on their extortion demands of 2 picks. That isn't going to happen. If they want a 6th this year the clock is ticking. I think Jerry could offer our 5th. I doubt he will go any higher. If the trade doesn't happen because Bud Adams happens then what? Tennessee is then over a barrell because they've virtually made it impossible for Pacman to go back to the Titans. They know that. That's why this trade probably finally happens. I'm still shocked it didn't happen before the Owner's Meetings and especially during them. I woudl have lost money on a bet after that thread.
What are we doing on Day 1 of the Draft? Prior to the last week if you had asked me this I would have said Talib at 22, trade for Roy Williams at 28, and Felix Jones in the 2nd round. Since then Talib missed a chance to meet with Dallas, Detroit hasn't shown motivation to do the move they know they need to, and Felix Jones seems to have climbed some Draft boards. If I had to guess today I suppose I'd say Kenny Phillips at 22 (yes, really), a trade at 28 if possible, if not Cason or Talib, and no idea on round 2 until I know whether we can trade out of 28 or not. Make no mistake about it, I do believe we want Felix Jones. Not only to be Barber's backup, but to return kickoffs too. I do not believe we would look at pciking a WR in round 1.
These are my best guesses about the speculation that will run amok this week.
It's finally here folks, the week we all hope flies by at record speed, but probably won't. Rumors are going to fly, threads are going to run amok, but at least Tony Romo's love life might finally take a back seat to other news. I hate that paparazzi, wannabe news crap with a passion equal to the way some apparently love it judging by the thread that won't die. Unfortunately the news that replaces that topic might be 4 threads a day about how we could end up with McFadden. Oh you know it's true, someone is going to join the forum this week and their very first post and thread is going to be "Think We Might Move Up For McFadden?" As if we've never ever considered it.
Okay, so I'm a pessimist. Sue me.
Here are the stories that will get a lot of play this week and what I think will happen.
Might as well begin with a trade up for Dmac scenario. I will say it again, I don't believe Jerry even considers it until he falls past the 10th pick, and I don't believe he ever gets close to doing that. My money is on the Jets at 6. If he falls, yeah, Jerry will probably make a move and honestly who could blame him? Okay, so some could.
Chad Johnson trade. I don't believe the Bengals are in a position to do anything right now. That could change after June 1 especially if we do not pull off a trade for Bolden or Williams on the day of the Draft. Why June 1st? Because after that Cincy can spread the cap hit over 2 years. If we don't acquire Bolden or Williams on Draft day, I could honestly see Jerry making a run at Chad Johnson. If we don't get a WR with the 28 pick folks, look for Chad Johnson to Dallas after June 1 to be the big rumor post draft.
Anquan Bolden trade on Draft day. I don't think it will happen, but I admit I would love it. Why don't I think it would happen? One reason and one only, there's been no smoke from the media to suggest it's being discussed. Speculated, sure it is. Actually discussed, no evidence. You don't see weekly rumors of Arizona denying they'd move him. Why not? Simple, there's no hints about it the way there has been for Williams and Johnson.
Roy Williams trade. It could be losing steam because of Rod Maranelli's obstinance. Can anyone actually still deny there were some legs to this story? My gosh every major news outlet brings it up. They aren't doing that because some Longhorns fans want him to come home to Texas. I still believe it will get done for all of the reasons I have already stated. I've been wrong before. I would like to point out though that the Lions Head Coach is not the Lions GM, and the GM, who hopefully has a better grasp on NFL reality (no I wouldn't put money on it) has not denied the trade could happen. I still think it will, but I openly admit I may be clinging to fading hope.
If the Williams trade doesn't happen...what? I have a feeling Jerry will try and move out of round 1 with the 28 pick. The problem might be that San Diego and a couple of other teams higher than 28 want to as well. Who are the most likely trade partners? Miami and Atlanta would be my guesses. Their target? Quarterback, and if I had to guess, I'd say it was Chad Henne over Brian Brohm and Joe Flacco. Never thought I'd say that. Especially over Brohm. Why do I say it now? Because there's plenty of evidence surfacing that Henne is the next guy on NFL lists after Matt Ryan.
Is Pacman coming to Big D? Probably. That's honestly the best I can guess right now. Bud Adams happens. They are running out of time on their extortion demands of 2 picks. That isn't going to happen. If they want a 6th this year the clock is ticking. I think Jerry could offer our 5th. I doubt he will go any higher. If the trade doesn't happen because Bud Adams happens then what? Tennessee is then over a barrell because they've virtually made it impossible for Pacman to go back to the Titans. They know that. That's why this trade probably finally happens. I'm still shocked it didn't happen before the Owner's Meetings and especially during them. I woudl have lost money on a bet after that thread.
What are we doing on Day 1 of the Draft? Prior to the last week if you had asked me this I would have said Talib at 22, trade for Roy Williams at 28, and Felix Jones in the 2nd round. Since then Talib missed a chance to meet with Dallas, Detroit hasn't shown motivation to do the move they know they need to, and Felix Jones seems to have climbed some Draft boards. If I had to guess today I suppose I'd say Kenny Phillips at 22 (yes, really), a trade at 28 if possible, if not Cason or Talib, and no idea on round 2 until I know whether we can trade out of 28 or not. Make no mistake about it, I do believe we want Felix Jones. Not only to be Barber's backup, but to return kickoffs too. I do not believe we would look at pciking a WR in round 1.
These are my best guesses about the speculation that will run amok this week.
