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PhoenixShredds
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States123 Posts
April 25 2009 21:36 GMT
#1
I'm writing this after 11 picks have been made, yet I'm still stuck on the first pick.

I'm not saying Matt Stafford shouldn't have gone #1, but $41M guaranteed? That drives me up a wall. How can an unproven player make that much guaranteed money? He could get hurt, never play, and make $41M dollars.

41 Million Reasons Matt Stafford Is Overrated

Is anyone else annoyed by this contract?

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Also, any thoughts on the draft so far? The Raiders taking Derrius Heyward-Bey over Michael Crabtree was crazy. The Bay Area rival 49ers snatched up Crabtree at #10, and I bet that set a fire under Crabtree's gut. Me being a Niner fan makes that an exciting prospect, haha.

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Hey, we need someone talking about sports around here, right? lol

Bisu is best is BeSt.
Skyze
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada2324 Posts
April 25 2009 21:50 GMT
#2
i love how stupid the raiders are.. haha. I can't believe that.

Im kinda pissed the saints picked Jenkins.. (im a falcons fan) and Jenkins is a really good player I was hoping would slide to the falcons at #24.
Canada Gaming ~~ The-Feared
T.O.P. *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Hong Kong4685 Posts
April 25 2009 22:33 GMT
#3
I can't believe the raiders picked the 3rd best wide receiver when the #1 and #2 receivers are still on the board. They could have traded 15 spots down and still got Heyward-Bey.
Oracle comes in, Scvs go down, never a miscommunication.
LuckyFool
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States9015 Posts
April 25 2009 22:50 GMT
#4
Are there any legit QB's this year or are they all overrated? I've heard bad things about just every single rookie QB this year. Oh well. The NFL draft puts me to sleep if I try to watch it live. I'll check the final results later on when it's all said and done.
vx70GTOJudgexv
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States3161 Posts
April 25 2009 23:05 GMT
#5
I'm scared of Washington's D-line.
(-_-) BW for ever. #1 Iris fan.
Pyrrhuloxia
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States6700 Posts
April 25 2009 23:17 GMT
#6
Lol how can the raiders keep fucking stuff like this up?
Looks like my seahawks made a good choice.
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10828 Posts
April 26 2009 00:10 GMT
#7
SERIOUSLY WTF

HOW WAS MAUALUGA DRAFTED IN THE 2ND ROUND?!?!


RAGE RAGE RAGE
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MetalMarine
Profile Joined June 2007
United States1559 Posts
April 26 2009 00:11 GMT
#8
Way too much money and probably does not deserve it. The only way he would deserve this is if he takes the Lions to superbowl and win it.. but slim chance.
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10828 Posts
April 26 2009 00:37 GMT
#9
still angry about rey maualuga (stupid NFL teams that didn't draft him when they had a good opportunity in the last 1st round)

but i'm happy for mark sanchez (#5 HOLY CRAP), brian cushing, and clay matthews

we'll miss you guys next year
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MetalMarine
Profile Joined June 2007
United States1559 Posts
April 26 2009 01:00 GMT
#10
I wonder why the Giants got Sanchez? Is Eli's contract ending or something. I'm sure other team with no QB could use him
LuckyFool
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States9015 Posts
April 26 2009 01:01 GMT
#11
On April 26 2009 10:00 MetalMarine wrote:
I wonder why the Giants got Sanchez? Is Eli's contract ending or something. I'm sure other team with no QB could use him
The New York JETS got Sanchez. Not Giants.
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 26 2009 03:13 GMT
#12
Well it's not like Stafford is injured alot, I mean there are always those what-ifs when you sign a player, especially with that type of money.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51503 Posts
April 26 2009 03:18 GMT
#13
stafford isn't the guy you'd want to draft if you want to turn a franchise around

/facepalm at detroit
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ShadowDrgn
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States2497 Posts
April 26 2009 05:00 GMT
#14
They needed someone to throw the ball to Calvin Johnson that doesn't run out the back of the endzone during plays.
Of course, you only live one life, and you make all your mistakes, and learn what not to do, and that’s the end of you.
MorningMusume11
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States3490 Posts
April 26 2009 05:57 GMT
#15
hey at least Jeremy Maclin fell to the Eagles ^^
nemY
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States3119 Posts
April 26 2009 05:58 GMT
#16
I love the raiders. Thank You Al Davis <3
ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-26 16:20:05
April 26 2009 16:10 GMT
#17
I am very annoyed by this contract. It baffles me that teams would pay so much money for a rookie player that has not proven themselves. The thought of just guaranteeing such a high amount of money raises issues of the player not earning a spot but, the player, feeling that they deserve that spot. I guess im old fashioned.

As an Eagles fan I felt we did great. I would of preferred Hakeem Nicks and Pettigrew. We did strong though. All we need is a decent DB and some D lineman.

[edit]

Even with todays economy how are these teams paying out this much money? And not to just anyone..to rookies. I didn't read most of the ops post because I feel mostly the same way.

For the California teams the only one that profited was the 49ers

Worst team..Raiders.. seriously wtf? lol

[edit]

The team that did the best in the draft I feel. Would have to be the Detroit lions. They addressed many of the concerned issues and drafted the 3 pronged attack. With pettigrew(te), stafford(qb), williams(wr). They also drafted some defensive players that are pretty good quality as well. I think they should draft more players on the O-Line and D-line. Since that is, what I feel, is the most crucial part of ANY team.

[edit] Do I feel Stafford is overated? Naw. Not one bit. The only bust I would see in the QB group would be Freeman. Im hoping Sanchez has a great career.(since I live in socal I have watched many of his games)
Jangbi storms!!!
gchan
Profile Joined October 2007
United States654 Posts
April 26 2009 16:35 GMT
#18
Al needs to be shot.
DreaM)XeRO
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Korea (South)4667 Posts
April 26 2009 16:38 GMT
#19
LOL WHY DIDNT ANYONE TAKE REY MALALUGA?
God.. He's coming off his best season as an inside backer and they chose Cushings before him
ridiculous.

Well, Stafford is physically fit, and has a good arm.
The starting salary may be a bit high, but the Lions are a terrible team with a huge salary cap
they can afford its so w/e
cw)minsean(ru
DreaM)XeRO
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Korea (South)4667 Posts
April 26 2009 16:40 GMT
#20
Oh.. And Crabtree isnt the best WR in the draft IMO
I mean, he's really athletic and has good hands
but he doesnt really run good routes
his 40 time is pretty slow (compared to other wideouts)
and is pretty inconsistant. I think the Raiders were looking for someone to fit into their program. Someone who is good at running the middle routes.
cw)minsean(ru
MorningMusume11
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States3490 Posts
April 26 2009 18:24 GMT
#21
On April 27 2009 01:40 DreaM)XeRO wrote:
Oh.. And Crabtree isnt the best WR in the draft IMO
I mean, he's really athletic and has good hands
but he doesnt really run good routes
his 40 time is pretty slow (compared to other wideouts)
and is pretty inconsistant. I think the Raiders were looking for someone to fit into their program. Someone who is good at running the middle routes.


But that's what Jeremy Maclin was supposedly for...
ZeeTemplar
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States557 Posts
April 26 2009 19:02 GMT
#22
On April 27 2009 01:38 DreaM)XeRO wrote:
LOL WHY DIDNT ANYONE TAKE REY MALALUGA?
God.. He's coming off his best season as an inside backer and they chose Cushings before him
ridiculous.

Well, Stafford is physically fit, and has a good arm.
The starting salary may be a bit high, but the Lions are a terrible team with a huge salary cap
they can afford its so w/e



most people didnt take rey because he missed alot of tackles
Jangbi storms!!!
liquid_hydronium
Profile Joined December 2008
United States34 Posts
April 27 2009 23:57 GMT
#23
GO BEARS!!!

excellent draft
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