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[Evilgrin 72]

By the way, I would also give a couple of teams if necessary to Andy D, Ridgelake, ML Brandow (did he defect back to FFT?) and Bloom, if they are willing.

EG,

Not sure about your feeling on my accumen.  However, I would be happy to take another team.  (No NFC East teams.....as I may be accused of being negatively biased on their picks)

You're solid. I'll definitely give you another team if need be, and thanks for stepping up.

"Solid"??? I feel like you are my boss giving me my performance rating.How do I get an excellent rating???

Just kidding!!

Solid is pretty high praise in my personal vernbacular.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

EG,

Can we trade for current roster players or future year picks?

Sure.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Anyone else want in? going to start in about an hour - I will give out some other teams to both myself and Chaos Commish if we don't get more "GM"s in that time frame.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

ill take Denver if available

if take 2- Baltimore

You got Baltimore too.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Anyone else want in? going to start in about an hour - I will give out some other teams to both myself and Chaos Commish if we don't get more "GM"s in that time frame.

I'll take more. Whatever you give is fine by me.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Anyone else want in?  going to start in about an hour - I will give out some other teams to both myself and Chaos Commish if we don't get more "GM"s in that time frame.

I'll take more. Whatever you give is fine by me.

CB you, my friend.

 

[milfordshane]

I'll be glad to take another team. Don't care which.

 

[Bankerguy]

I could also take Cleveland.

I doubt there will be people fighting over them.

Not to mention their needs are pretty evident.

Hard to mess them up.

Let me know.

 

[perry147]

Hell give me one more But not the Jets.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'll be glad to take another team. Don't care which.

Pick one and you got 'em.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I could also take Cleveland.

I doubt there will be people fighting over them.

Not to mention their needs are pretty evident.

Hard to mess them up.

Let me know.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Hell give me one more But not the Jets.

Choose one and they're yours.

 

[perry147]

Hell give me one more But not the Jets.

Choose one and they're yours.

Arizona

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Hell give me one more But not the Jets.

Choose one and they're yours.

Arizona

Done.

 

[milfordshane]

Saints

 

[Bankerguy]

I could also take Cleveland.

I doubt there will be people fighting over them.

Not to mention their needs are pretty evident.

Hard to mess them up.

Let me know.

I thought that approach might work.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

milfoshane, you got the Saints. I took the Jets myself.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I really don't want to give you Houston - too easy for someone with your knowledge and acumen.  I might even give you a few teams if you don't mind....

Okay, but just two, not a few...

I gave you Carolina and Jacksonville, they're back to back, sothat should make it easier for you. If you want Buffalo too, they're yours.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Buffalo, K.C., Tampa Bay, and the Giants are all that's left, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[perry147]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Buffalo, K.C., Tampa Bay, and the Giants are all that's left, if I'm not mistaken.

I'll take the Giants.Andy, do you want to take any of K.C., Tampa, or Buffalo?

 

[harrycarey]

I would but I have a job interview in Mobile Tues-Thursday...

 

[milfordshane]

I'll take Buffalo too.

Major needs

OT, DT, CB

If not that's cool

I work from home and have no life

 

[perry147]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'll take Buffalo too.

Major needs

OT, DT, CB

If not that's cool

You got it.

 

[perry147]

I would but I have a job interview in Mobile Tues-Thursday...

Mobile - Alabama?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Wasn't it two firsts and a third?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Chiefs and Buccaneers still available.

 

[milfordshane]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Jets have too many holes and have been looking over the QBs with a fine tooth comb. I think the Jets have the biggest need for Bush but I don't see it happening

 

[Hobbes]

I can handle Tampa...

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I can handle Tampa...

You got 'em.

 

[harrycarey]

I would but I have a job interview in Mobile Tues-Thursday...

Mobile - Alabama?

yep- it's with the University of Mobile for the Sports Information Director position

 

[Duckboy]

I'll take KC to finish it off.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is there anyone who's going to be around a lot that wants to manage the ***OFFICIAL PICKS THREAD*** ? If not, I'm happy to do it, but there will be few or (more likely) no updates between 5 PM and 9 AM ET....

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'll take KC to finish it off.

Done.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I can do it, I'm stuck here all day and I'm also on the west coast.

Cool - go ahead and start the picks thread and post the link here. Thanks a lot, man.

 

[perry147]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Wasn't it two firsts and a third?

From WikipediaELI Manning

Also

"The two franchises were then able to work out a deal that would send Eli to the Giants for Rivers along with their first and third-round picks in 2005."

And all I want is two first round picks and a second rounder.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Jets have too many holes and have been looking over the QBs with a fine tooth comb. I think the Jets have the biggest need for Bush but I don't see it happening

I agree. I'd say its more unlikely than likely, and as such, I must politely decline.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Wasn't it two firsts and a third?

From WikipediaELI Manning

Also

"The two franchises were then able to work out a deal that would send Eli to the Giants for Rivers along with their first and third-round picks in 2005."

And all I want is two first round picks and a second rounder.

If I were the Jets, I might do it, but I don't think they will, and in order to keep it as close to what we think will happen as possible, I'm going to say no.If I'd heard some rumors, like Denver packaging to move up to #5 or 6, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

 

[perry147]

Are we ready to RUMBLE!!!!??

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Are we ready to RUMBLE!!!!??

Yep. milfoshane, start the ***OFFICIAL*** Live Mock Draft picks thread and we'll get rolling.

 

[perry147]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Wasn't it two firsts and a third?

From WikipediaELI Manning

Also

"The two franchises were then able to work out a deal that would send Eli to the Giants for Rivers along with their first and third-round picks in 2005."

And all I want is two first round picks and a second rounder.

If I were the Jets, I might do it, but I don't think they will, and in order to keep it as close to what we think will happen as possible, I'm going to say no.If I'd heard some rumors, like Denver packaging to move up to #5 or 6, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

But Denver (#15, #22) drops Houston to low I thinK - They need to stay in the top 8 or so and the Jets I felt was the best match.

 

[perry147]

1.1 Reggie Bush (RB, USC)

Although Houston has many other needs and I believe they would be best served trading down and get more picks in the first three rounds the first pick will be Bush.

The most dynamic and explosive playmaker in college football during his last two seasons (2004-'05). Is a versatile weapon. A huge threat every time he touches the ball as a runner, receiver and return specialist. Has exceptional quickness, body control and speed. Shows a rare second-gear in space and will run away from defenders once he reaches the second level. His vision is outstanding. He sees things quickly and has the stop-and-start ability to exploit small creases when they become available. His balance is exceptional. He is a slippery runner who will spin through would-be tacklers and crawl for extra yards at the end of runs. His ability to pivot and hit cutback lanes is outstanding. Lacks bulk but he has impressive natural strength. Has the frame to improve his bulk. He shows a tremendous feel for the passing game. He is a smooth, crafty route runner. Plucks well on the run and will adjust to the poorly thrown ball. Is a deep threat as a receiver; shows the ability to consistently separate. Also is a huge weapon after the catch. Tremendous elusiveness in space. A proven winner that played in three national championship games and won two national championships during three seasons at USC.

Other Tidbits: 1

Working in front of about 150 scouts and personnel officials, a group that included four head coaches and several general managers, Bush was surgically proficient in every drill in which he participated. He posted an eye-opening 40½-inch vertical jump, performed a very solid 24 repetitions on the standard 225-pound bench press, and was clocked in the 40-yard sprint in 4.37-4.41 seconds, according to a few scouts. The electronic times for Bush were a little quicker, in the 4.33-4.37 range.

Other Tidbits: 2

Bush played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2003, when he rushed for 521 yards and three touchdowns on 90 carries, while chipping in with 314 yards and four TD's on 15 catches. He also averaged 27.3 yards with a touchdown on 18 KOR's. As a sophomore in 2004, Bush rushed for 908 yards and six TD's on 143 carries and had 509 yards and seven Td's on 43 receptions. He also averaged 25.6 yards per KOR and 15.7 yards per PR with two TD's. Bush finished that season fifth in the Heisman voting and also was named Co-Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Pac-10. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in the offseason and was limited in spring practice but has showed no signs of its affects as a junior in 2005, when he won the Heisman Trophy and was a unanimous first-team All-American. During that season, Bush rushed for 1,740 yards on 200 carries, caught 37 passes for 478 yards, while also averaging 9.9 yards per punt return and 17.6 yards per kickoff return. In total, Bush finished with 2,890 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2005. Bush is the highest rated running back and overall prospect (regardless of position) in the 2006 draft. Bush will need to add some bulk to his frame and there are some concerns regarding his potential to carry a full load at the NFL level. However, Bush is the most dynamic athlete in this class and his versatility is what sets him apart from other top prospects. Even if Bush needs to be eased into a fulltime ball carrier's role as a rookie, he can still remain on the field as a receiver out of the backfield, in the slot, or split out wide on passing downs and he also can provide a huge boost in the return game for the team that drafts him. Athletes like Bush do not come along very often, which is why we would have no hesitation selecting him with the first overall pick in 2006.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Reach.

 

[perry147]

Reach.

I know I wanted Marcus Vick.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Reach.

I know I wanted Marcus Vick.

He may be there in the 2nd, you never know. If you really want him, you should know that the Vikings are targeting him with one of their 2nd rounders.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Evilgrin - Jets Owner.

The Jets need a RB and Curtis Martin although great for his time is losing it.

The 1.1 will give you Bush and with that you can have your future superstar and a veteran backup. I will need your 1.4, 1.29 and either your 2nd rounder this year(35th pick) or next year.

I love this deal from the Houston side, but am not so sure if the Jets want to move up. I'll certainly think about it, and may just pull the trigger.Then again, this is supposed to mirror what we think WILL happen, not what we think SHOULD happen. Does anyone have strong feelings about such a swap one way or the other, in terms of real-life feasibility?

Remember Manning was traded for two first rounders.

Wasn't it two firsts and a third?

From WikipediaELI Manning

Also

"The two franchises were then able to work out a deal that would send Eli to the Giants for Rivers along with their first and third-round picks in 2005."

And all I want is two first round picks and a second rounder.

If I were the Jets, I might do it, but I don't think they will, and in order to keep it as close to what we think will happen as possible, I'm going to say no.If I'd heard some rumors, like Denver packaging to move up to #5 or 6, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

But Denver (#15, #22) drops Houston to low I thinK - They need to stay in the top 8 or so and the Jets I felt was the best match.

No question. I'm just saying that I want to only pull the trigger on deals that might actually happen, and while I was championing the exact deal you're referring to, I don't think the Jets are looking to move up, that's all.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I agree. I'd say its more unlikely than likely, and as such, I must politely decline.

Good choice. When Kubiak thinks of Reggie he touches himself. Any poker player can tell you that's a telling tell.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Reach.

Wait up, guys - picks should go in a separate thread. milfoshane is going to start one so he can update the list past 5:00.