NFL Draft

The draft is still in progress of course...but I am already puzzled by some draft moves. Like what is Atlanta thinking. Are they really that desperate for an image change? Obviously, Arthur Blank thinks so. But, why not DJ Shockley? I don't think it is that far of a stretch. He is a Dawg....and believe me in that state thats all of you have to say. Even with the demographics of Atlanta. Has he not heeled? Has he not provened that he could be the QB of their future. I certainly don't get the crush on Ryan. I don't think he was that consistent. I don't think he and BC proved that much. I am sure the Falcons are going to lose ticket holders with moves this season before they gain any.

And, Jacksonville....well it seemed pretty obvious that Del Rio was coming back to the Gator well one more time when he made an appearance at Gator Pro Day himself. Reggie Nelson was their number one pick last year and they go for another Gator in Derick Harvey this year. I must say I was surprised to see Harvey declare for the draft after his junior year...but obvioulsy being the number eight pick in the draft made it look like a good decision.

Wow, the Ravens made a statement by picking the QB fro Delaware. They are not believing in Boller leading them anywhere and they didn't seem to see what they wanted in Troy Smith at the end of last year. I personally think that Smith's days are numbered in the NFL. I think he was a system QB at Ohio State that was exposed in the NC Game.....

USC and LSU had at least six players already drafted the last time I looked. No matter what, you have to give both teams their props for that. Thats a lot of talent and cudos need to go to both coaching staffs....thats a lot of NFL caliber players concentrated in just two teams. It also makes the argument that USC definitely belonged in that championship game last January.

Kansas definitely made a the best splash in the draft....and they seemed to have gotten exactly who they wanted in this one.....Edwards and bunch must be pleased. I hope the front office sticks with Edwards long enough for him to see this talent flourish.