I was in a deep slumber last week when my phone rang.  It was about 10 am and I was resting comfortably on my couch, trying to pretend the Orlando Magic meltdown the night before never happened.   The Commish was on the other end of the phone.  He had landed tickets to a special Buccaneers function and invited me to attend.  New head coach Raheem Morris would be speaking and the event would certainly be worth writing about.  Little did I know ...Read More

We round out our 2009 NFL Draft team grades by taking a look at the NFC West. Last season, the Arizona Cardinals won the West without much of a serious fight from the rest of the division, and they went on to make a surprise run to the Super Bowl. Did the Cardinals make the necessary moves in the 2009 NFL Draft to stay on top of the heap and remain a contender in the NFC, and did ...Read More

The NFC South was extremely competitive from top to bottom last season, with two teams making the postseason, another barely missing out, and the last-place team finishing with a .500 record. Did each team do what it needed to do in the 2009 NFL Draft to ensure that competitive remains next season and beyond? Atlanta Falcons Grade: B+ Best: Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi Jerry was the second rated defensive tackle behind B.J. Raji, and gives the Falcons the presence in the middle ...Read More

The members of the NFC North can all come away feeling pretty good about their acquisitions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Which NFC North member came out the best? Chicago Bears Grade: A Best: Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose State The Bears are all about defense, and now it looks like they're all about jumping out of pools. Gilbert's Youtube video sensation was just one reason to love him, while the Bears likely picked him due to his great size and bulk, ...Read More

We've done our evaluations of how the AFC's teams did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Now it's time to turn our focus to the NFC, starting with the loaded NFC East. Dallas Cowboys Grade: C Best: Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois Williams gives the Cowboys the athletic linebacker they thought they were getting when they drafted Bobby Carpenter. Williams has sideline-to-sideline ability, with great speed and quickness. He's also extremely versatile, allowing Dallas to place him all over the field, including ...Read More

Three down, one to go. We round out our 2009 NFL Draft grades of the AFC's teams with a look at the AFC West, where quite a few interesting moves were made on Saturday and Sunday. Denver Broncos Grade: B+ Best: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia While the Broncos spent the off-season acquiring free agent running backs, none come even close to what Moreno can and should bring to them. He's shifty inside holes, has good speed, and is a tough, physical ...Read More

We've gone through draft grades for the AFC East and AFC North, and now it's time to give our take on how we think the teams from the loaded AFC South did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Houston Texans Grade: B- Best: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC Cushing is perfect for either outside linebacker position, and has enough versatility to be used in the middle, as well. He plays with a head of steam, delivering nasty hits, and is reliable in coverage. Cushing ...Read More

Image by ianenos03 via Flickr The NFL Draft is a sporting event unlike any other.  Where else can you see thousands of football fans cheer for their teams without a single pass being thrown or a single yard gained.  Every April, thirty-two NFL teams gather in Radio City Music Hall, huddle within their war rooms and make decisions that will dramatically affect the direction of their franchise.   Often, #1 draft picks, like Peyton Manning, Troy Aikman and John Elway, are so clear ...Read More

After handing out 2009 NFL Draft team grades to the beasts of the AFC East, it's time to evaluate how the AFC North's quartet did last weekend. Baltimore Ravens Grade: B+ Best: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah Kruger is an elite defensive end with high intensity. He brings versatility and power on either side, as well as solid coverage ability, if used as a linebacker. He should be able to become what Jarrett Johnson never could. Worst: Davon Drew, TE, East Carolina Todd Heap is often injured ...Read More

The 2009 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's time to take a look at how each team did. handing out grades and dishing out analysis on the best picks, worst picks, and steals for all 32 teams. We're going to break it all down, division by division, starting with the AFC East. Buffalo Bills Grade: B+ Best: Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State Maybin is easily their best pick. He's a fantastic athlete with a high motor, and he can ...Read More