Posted on 12/12/2006 10:07:00 AM PST by SunkenCiv
...With a record of 2-11, the silver-and-Honolulu blue are firmly entrenched at No. 32 on any power poll in this spiral arm of the galaxy. Entrenched, that is, until another loss drops them behind Ohio State, Florida and the Hamburg Sea Devils. Think it can't get worse? Hey, this is the Lions. NFL schedule makers saw fit to arrange the endgame Kitty Cats' so, so long season likewise: at the Green Bay Packers where the Lions haven't won since a guy named Brett Favre took over there (that's right, 1992); against the Chicago Bears in a game which figures to see Motor City backers immortalize the chant "Fire *&#!!%&ing Millen!"; and at the Dallas Cowboys , who on New Year's Eve will probably looking to bag the No. 2 seed in the NFC... Kevin Jones, who was knocked out of the loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, figures to be out for the remainder of the season... Pro Bowl nominee Shaun Rogers... was slapped by the commissioner after testing positive for steroids. The judgment had Rogers forcibly sitting out four games and giving up $250,000. Naturally, "Big Baby" was innocent, protesting that the positive test represented a product that the 354-pound Rogers used to help him control his weight. Or he has asthma. Or he thought they were Shawne Merriman's Pez. Or something... Team officials announced yesterday that WR Mike Williams - you remember him: the former first-round draft pick cum The Most Useless Player in the NFL Today - flunked a weigh-in. At 240 pounds, Williams only missed the target set by Rod Marinelli and Co. by 20. Though no punitive measures have been mentioned, any punishment would seem pointless other then some quality time on the bench... Fire &#!!%&ing Millen.
(Excerpt) Read more at realfootball365.com ...
ESPN sez Tampa “The Pick is In...”
Round 1, pick No. 19: Buccaneers select WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Tampa Bay delivers a surprise by taking Egbuka. He is worthy of consideration at this level, but wide receiver was not thought to be a position of need for the Buccaneers after re-signing Chris Godwin, retaining Mike Evans and drafting Jalen McMillan in the Top-100 overall last year. Egbuka has been one of the most productive pass rushers in Ohio State’s decorated history.
Round 1, pick 18: Seahawks select OG Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Pete Prisco’s grade: B
1 minute to go for Denver. Maybe this means a trade coming?
Okay, ESPN sez the pick is in.
Round 1, pick 20: Broncos select CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
After being linked to running backs for months and making key defensive signings in free agency, Denver shows its faith in Bo Nix and the offense by continuing to bolster the defense. Barron is going to bring a professional mentality to that locker room and make plays over the slot.
Josh Edwards
Pittsburgh Steelers on the clock, about 4 minutes to go.
ESPN sez DT Derrick Harmon.
Round 1, pick 21: Steelers select DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Pittsburgh chose not to take a quarterback in the first round. Instead, they address the defensive line as Harmon joins the likes of Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton. Harmon, a transfer from Michigan State, was a big riser this season.
Josh Edwards
Round 1, pick 22: Chargers select RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
After signing former first-round pick Najee Harris in free agency, the Chargers have thrown another first-round running back onto the pile. Hampton lands in the AFC West as expected, but not with the Broncos. Hampton was a standout at the NFL Scouting Combine and brings a physical presence to the position.
Josh Edwards
Green Bay under a minute, sez ESPN.
ESPN sez pick is in. Fubo guys are still yappin’ without spillin’. CBS:
Round 1, pick 23: Packers select WR Matthew Golden, Texas
For the first time since selecting Javon Walker in 2002, Green Bay has used a first-round pick on a wide receiver. Golden has inside outside versatility and is dynamic after the catch. The Texas native has been highly productive since stepping foot on a college campus at Houston. The addition of Golden puts a big question mark over those currently on the roster.
Josh Edwards
ESPN sez the Vikings pick is in.
Fubo sez Vikings picked OG Donovan Jackson.
ESPN: Giants on the clock, under 4 minutes to go.
Round 1, pick 24: Vikings select OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Minnesota completes its spring project as Jackson rounds out the offensive line. With a healthy Christian Darrisaw returning at left tackle, the Vikings have now added free agents Will Fries and Ryan Kelly, as well as Jackson. Jackson played left tackle for the Buckeyes during the College Football Playoffs run, but projects inside.
Josh Edwards
CBS sez:
The Giants have traded up
quoting ESPN’s Adam S from X:
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
🏈Giants get pick No. 25
🏈Texans get pick No. 34, pick No. 99 and a 2026 3rd-round pick.
Source: Giants are trading back up into the first round.
10:52 PM · Apr 24, 2025
Josh Edwards
Fubo sez:
Giants picked QB Jaxson Dart.
better feed:
Adam Schefter
Senior NFL Insider
Podcast
Adam Schefter • 3m
Falcons get:
🏈2025 1st-round pick (No. 26)
🏈2025 3rd-round pick
Rams get:
🏈2025 2nd-round pick (No. 46)
🏈2025 7th-round pick
🏈2026 1st-round pick
Adam Schefter • 7m
Trade: Falcons are moving back into the first round to the Rams spot at No. 26.
Round 1, No. 26: Falcons select EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Pearce is an explosive pass rusher that certainly helps the Falcons in a problem area, but this is one of the worst trades I can recall in recent draft memory. Trading a future first-round pick to move up 20 spots to No. 26 overall in this draft class is awful. The franchise previously selected Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker No. 15 overall.
Josh Edwards
Ravens on the clock.
Oops. Lions on the clock.
Where’s the Ravens pick?
ESPN: Ravens pick Round 1, Pick 27 Malaki Starks, S
Round 1, pick 27: Ravens select S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Starks is one of the best pure football prospects in this draft class. His testing was not eye-popping but his play speed is off the charts, because he trusts his eyes. A rarity, Starks had been making plays for a National Championship contender going back to his true freshman year. Baltimore’s secondary is in good hands with Kyle Hamilton and now Starks.
Josh Edwards
ESPN sez Lions pick is in. Fubo’s predicting Jihaad Campbell.
ESPN sez Lions draft DL Tyleik Williams of Ohio State.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.