tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.comments2023-07-19T07:32:58.478-04:00The Sports BanterMSpiciarichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-20594976338818875192018-06-05T04:03:43.854-04:002018-06-05T04:03:43.854-04:00Interesting idea but the main reason why it couldn...Interesting idea but the main reason why it couldn't work is that Mize, as a college kid, doesn't have a ton of leverage in negotiations with any of the top 5 teams if they selected him and offered him slot instead of his $13m demand. His only alternative would be to return to Auburn for his senior season, which is not nearly as much leverage as if he were a high school kid who could threaten to go to college instead of signing. Returning to Auburn isn't the worst possible alternative but it does carry an injury risk and also when he returned to the draft as a senior in 2019, he would have zero leverage aside from threatening to play indy ball. Also, you're asking the Mets to broadcast their intentions to the entire world in order to make this work. Why wouldn't division rival Philly draft Mize just to screw you up (and also to draft the best player on the board)? Worst case scenario for them is they don't sign Mize and they get compensated by MLB with the same pick in the 2019 draft. Your idea might work for a consensus 1-1 high school player but those carry much more risk to the team and the player would need to be head-and-shoulders above the rest of the class. And there's no reason why Philly wouldn't play spoiler there too. Fun idea though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722661452222415636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-40610298716188039932017-05-10T12:28:25.584-04:002017-05-10T12:28:25.584-04:00very interesting post.this is my first time visit ...very interesting post.this is my first time visit here.i found so mmany interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion..thanks for the post! <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com" rel="nofollow">Free Sports Picks</a><br />Saqib Khatrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730556578524554655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-59977476912097364842013-03-17T13:46:49.210-04:002013-03-17T13:46:49.210-04:00I couldn't agree more with trading down in the...I couldn't agree more with trading down in the draft. I would love to see the Jets stockpile multiple picks. There is some talent in this draft (just not at QB) If they are going to rebuild, do it with the draft. Although I am all for trading Revis for multiple picks. He will be gone next year as a free agent anyway, might as well get something for him.mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182775613658995623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-38242878147323484162012-12-04T12:46:28.181-05:002012-12-04T12:46:28.181-05:00Where is the Like button on Blogspot?Where is the Like button on Blogspot?MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-89863714039328343142012-12-04T11:45:01.407-05:002012-12-04T11:45:01.407-05:00YOU WON'T HEAR ANY FROM ME! NCAA DO THIS PLEAS...YOU WON'T HEAR ANY FROM ME! NCAA DO THIS PLEASE!!!RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-57836727334201977022012-11-15T21:42:43.556-05:002012-11-15T21:42:43.556-05:00Great point. Gotta think if they traded up for San...Great point. Gotta think if they traded up for Sanchez the very next season that they would have grabbed Ryan. <br /><br />Makes the story better...and me more bitter.MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-76931151669105195832012-11-14T10:25:12.329-05:002012-11-14T10:25:12.329-05:00Nice story! Do you think we can assume the Jets wo...Nice story! Do you think we can assume the Jets would have been smart enough to pick Ryan?The Rainout Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494867327935869959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-70423922959353242442012-10-21T18:26:33.984-04:002012-10-21T18:26:33.984-04:00Agreed, but you also have to throw Jeffry in there...Agreed, but you also have to throw Jeffry in there. I don't think you know him, but Craig and Larry do. It's a Perfect Trio.THestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984295002813635340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-70711171212936191182012-09-28T09:23:44.332-04:002012-09-28T09:23:44.332-04:00You are neglecting to factor Tuesday bagels into y...You are neglecting to factor Tuesday bagels into your ranking<br />Craig Gridellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650486732280513583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-88614670595514289312012-09-28T09:10:51.678-04:002012-09-28T09:10:51.678-04:00Good note for Wednesday is “Wednesday Night Baseba...Good note for Wednesday is “Wednesday Night Baseball” that’s at least something that it has going for it. And usually it’s your typical “wing night” where you can get 10 cent wings just about anywhere. Wednesday’s really actually not all that badRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-14767681216458615192012-02-05T17:38:04.179-05:002012-02-05T17:38:04.179-05:00This is a great idea. You have any interest in par...This is a great idea. You have any interest in participating in this sort of draft?MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-81990272012908106362012-02-03T08:58:25.129-05:002012-02-03T08:58:25.129-05:00Another possibility: if the NFL for some reason de...Another possibility: if the NFL for some reason decided to start over and redraft every team from scratch using the current pool of NFL and college players, what would the first three rounds of the draft look like?THestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984295002813635340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-14227028079704855012012-01-05T11:55:31.938-05:002012-01-05T11:55:31.938-05:00Personally, I enjoy the neg-burns more than the mu...Personally, I enjoy the neg-burns more than the mullet.Jesus Melendezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423215132125861050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-28845126869082271842011-11-29T22:52:12.300-05:002011-11-29T22:52:12.300-05:00Very fair point, but I think Trent Richardson is a...Very fair point, but I think Trent Richardson is a different beast. <br /><br />I also think Andrew Luck is overrated. Not saying he can't be a solid NFL starter, but mix in a throw to a WR once in a while. We get it, you can throw to your TEs and RBs.MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-70420285646144610222011-11-28T18:30:57.071-05:002011-11-28T18:30:57.071-05:00I disagree on point #5. Running backs are a dime ...I disagree on point #5. Running backs are a dime a dozen. No RB should ever be taken in the first round. It’s been proven time and again that you can pretty much plug in any RB and lose little or no productivity. First round picks should be reserved for QBs and linemen.THestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984295002813635340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-4077338760193317002011-10-20T22:06:03.359-04:002011-10-20T22:06:03.359-04:00Looks like that would have been the smart move. Ni...Looks like that would have been the smart move. Nice call Rook.MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-14861074898302322812011-10-19T14:47:07.396-04:002011-10-19T14:47:07.396-04:00I would wait until game 3 to hedge. You get a hot...I would wait until game 3 to hedge. You get a hot cardinals team at home for 2 games. If they are 2-0 you let it ride, if you are 1-1 or 0-2 then you hedge. Risk it for the biscuit. <br /><br />~RookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-1297622239949818422011-09-17T18:17:05.072-04:002011-09-17T18:17:05.072-04:00Seriously. I thought Morneau was being a little gi...Seriously. I thought Morneau was being a little girl last year with the concussion symptoms from when he was injured July 7th and out for the year. Ruined my fantasy team. But Ike Davis is like a walking pane of glass. Out for the year for rolling your ankle and maybe not ready 11 months later? That's got to be a joke.RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-20164723245244184412011-02-23T19:16:19.295-05:002011-02-23T19:16:19.295-05:00Damn! If I knew I had these powers I would have g...Damn! If I knew I had these powers I would have gone another way. I change my prediction to a tie: Halladay/Lee!!!Mikebohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983257256718253621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-89554040562832911902011-02-23T11:40:31.732-05:002011-02-23T11:40:31.732-05:00Craig's prediciton: Josh Johnson will not be a...Craig's prediciton: Josh Johnson will not be an all starCraig Gridellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650486732280513583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-33883483466351324972011-01-24T22:20:51.318-05:002011-01-24T22:20:51.318-05:00Yesterday, I gave Cutler the benefit of the doubt ...Yesterday, I gave Cutler the benefit of the doubt bc his teammates had his back (namely Urlacher whom I respect a lot). <br /><br />Now that we know it was only a sprain (really don't care how bad, it's still a sprain), I am giving Cutler nothing. Let the crucification continue.<br /><br />He had to know that his backups were Todd "I am the worst quarterback in the league, even Sage Rosenfels has more talent than I do" Collins and Caleb "Pornstache" Hanie who attempted 14 passes in 3 years in the league. <br /><br />Your point about Elway is a great one. He has always come across as a brash, "I'm better than you" kind of prep school kid despite winning nothing in college (granted his Vandy team sucked but still) and nothing meaningful in the pros. <br /><br />If you are going to talk the talk, you better back it up. Cutler hasn't. The Bears needed Cutler, and he crumbled.MSpiciarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628732513254671070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-75662611805050348042011-01-24T10:05:53.721-05:002011-01-24T10:05:53.721-05:00"We gave it a go that first series [in the se..."We gave it a go that first series [in the second half], but I really couldn't plant and throw," he said. "So they kind of pulled me.<br /><br />"I was going to keep playing. But they made the decision that giving Todd a shot would better suit the team."<br /><br />So they kind of pulled me.... Haha I thought that was great. What a great leader.RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-80706609221565397942011-01-24T09:44:55.685-05:002011-01-24T09:44:55.685-05:00I knew there would be plenty of articles to read a...I knew there would be plenty of articles to read about Cutler to entertain me today, heard Mike Golic went off on ESPN Radio this morning and here is the first I saw on ESPN.com today:<br /><br />"Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks, a future Hall of Famer, tweeted, "I have to be crawling and can't get up to come off the field. Josh Freeman would not come out. Meds are available ... " A few minutes later when the Bears sent their third-stringer, Caleb Hanie, in to the game and Cutler was therefore ineligible to return, Brooks tweeted, "There is no medicine for a guy with no guts and heart." <br /><br />Another future Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, said, "I never question a player's injury, but I do question a player's heart." <br /><br />Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett tweeted, "If I'm on the Chicago team Jay Cutler has to wait 'til me and the team shower [and] get dressed and leave before he comes in the locker room." <br /><br />Mark Schlereth, the former lineman and current ESPN analyst, said via Twitter, "As a guy [who has had] 20 knee surgeries you'd have to drag me out on stretcher to leave a championship game." <br /><br />But what sticks out is that Brooks, Sanders, Dockett and Schlereth have all played in the Super Bowl. All but Dockett won at least one Super Bowl. Expanding the picture even more, it's clear Cutler has a credibility problem, and not because he's not popular with the media. Those tweets are a small sample of what was communicated about Cutler and his failings during the NFC Championship Game.<br /><br />A lineman who played more than a dozen years and won multiple Super Bowls told me after the game that he was stunned Cutler was standing on the sideline, not on crutches, receiving no treatment while his team played on. But we don't hear those Peyton Manning-like stories about Cutler, how he comes early to practice and stays late and works systematically and demonically at getting better. What we hear, even from teammates in both Denver and Chicago, is that Cutler is an arrogant, pouting player who rates himself quite highly. It's a characterization that is believed totally throughout the league, through almost any pro football circle you wander into. And because it's believed wholly that Cutler is a guy with a big arm, an overrated sense of himself and little if any heart, precious few people in Cutler's own fraternity had any sympathy for him during the game. <br /><br />It will be interesting, from what we know of Cutler, to see if he even notices."<br /><br />ESPN - Michael Wilbon<br /><br />I might as well have quoted the entire article at this point, but as I kept reading it just kept hammering the nail down into my point. I feel like everyone including myself feels the same way about this guy, and I don't even know him personally. I just remember when he was drafted 11th overall how he came into camp declaring he had a better arm than Elway. Why would you come into a place as a rookie and immediately claim any part of your game is better than the greatest player of that franchise before you take a snap? He's always come off as cocky, but this type of stuff is crucified in the NFL, if you show you have no heart - there's no way you'll get any respect. I can't see anyone on that team having his back or wanting to have him in that locker room next season. I think it'll be really interesting to see what happens this offseason, I can't see him lasting - And to be honest, he wasn't even close to the reason that team was in the playoffs or in the Championship game. Addition by subtraction if he's gone next year.RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-46458285937967991802011-01-24T08:57:57.528-05:002011-01-24T08:57:57.528-05:00I completely disagree with the Jay Cutler statemen...I completely disagree with the Jay Cutler statement. And nothing anyone says - including the absolute clear lies coming out of Urlacher's mouth postgame that he actually thinks Cutler is tough and doesn't complain - will sway me to think otherwise. If Phillip Rivers can play through a game with one ACL, Cutler can play with a bruise. Absolutely quit on his team because he was having a bad game. Easy way out. His MRI better reveal at the very least a torn ACL, but him standing on the sidelines, lazily riding a bike, and walking around in pads and a coat is a clear indication he was fine and could've come back in the game if he had insisted - he wanted no part of it. I don't care if it wasn't really clear, or I'm just assuming - with his history of garbage, he quit. I think you should update your mock draft, Bears are looking QB next year first round.RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204477754882387705.post-1491597677558923232011-01-20T09:36:12.307-05:002011-01-20T09:36:12.307-05:00I gotta say, as a Yankees fan I'd even be hard...I gotta say, as a Yankees fan I'd even be harder on them. Even though the bosses completely disregarded the GM's recommendations to leave Soriano alone and keep their first rounder - they gave him one of the nuttiest contracts I've ever seen. 3 years with an opt-out every year aka Scott Boras is opting out after this year and asking for more money whether Soriano performs well or not. The guy is a genious agent.RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583428090834508239noreply@blogger.com