Here’s how I think things will play out.

1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford

Don’t need to say anything, it’s all been said.

2. Washington Redskins (via St. Louis) – QB Robert Griffin III – Baylor

Same as Luck what’s left to say?

3. Minnesota Vikings – OT Matt Kalil – USC

Personally, I think the Vikings should address their secondary first but not many teams pass up a franchise left tackle when it’s a position of need. Can’t blame the Vikings one bit if they do indeed take Kalil instead of someone like Morris Claiborne who could help them now. This is a pick I could see being traded for additional picks.

4. Cleveland Browns – HB Trent Richardson – Alabama

Many are picking Richardson here even though no one knows what the Browns will do. I’m doing the same and the reason is pretty simple. When you play defenses like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens you can’t pass the ball all the time, you need an effective running game. That’s something the Browns don’t have and that’s something that Richardson will change instantly.

I could see the Browns trading this pick just for the fact someone will overpay. With the Browns having so many holes why not take the extra picks.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU

My draft continues to mirror all the others and it’s because the Bucs main need is in the secondary. I toyed around with the idea of Stephen Gilmore here but I think Claiborne would be a better fit for Tampa. The NFC South is a passing division so I don’t think they need a corner as physical as Gilmore. So Tampa goes with the Claiborne the guy who many have as the best defender in the draft.

6. St. Louis Rams (via Washington) – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

This pick is pretty damn simple. Sam Bradford had absolutely no one to throw the ball to in 2011 so it’s time to give him a weapon.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

The Jaguars have a ton of receivers on the roster but none of them have that much talent. They signed Laurent Robinson this off season; he was #3 on the Cowboys depth chart with Jacksonville? He’s number one. So obviously there’s need and Floyd has star potential. More then likely though this pick gets traded.

8. Miami Dolphins – QB Ryan Tannehill – Texas A&M

Don’t see how the Dolphins make any other pick here.

9. Carolina Panthers – DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

Little bit of a surprise pick here as the Panthers drafted two defensive tackles in last years third round. Both of those guys sucked so why not take another stab at the position? If I was Carolina I’d be hoping for Floyd to fall here, a trio Floyd/Steve Smith and Cam Newton would be explosive.

10. Buffalo Bills – CB Stephen Gilmore – South Carolina

A lot of people are thinking Riley Reiff will be the selection after losing out on another left tackle to the Eagles but I don’t think it will happen. Reiff isn’t the type of tackle that Chan Gailey likes. With the Bills publicly stating that cornerback is a spot of need time to take one of the best. He’s physical style would be perfect in the AFC East.

11. Kansas City Chiefs – OG David DeCastro – Stanford

The Chiefs had a pretty solid defense in 2011 and the unit is only getting better. Some will want to address that area and make it even better, I disagree. They added Peyton Hillis to the backfield and Kevin Boss at tight tend, so shouldn’t they make the offensive line stronger? Give Hillis some room to run.

12. Seattle Seahawks – DE Melvin Ingram – South Carolina

Another South Carolina defense comes off the board as the ‘Hawks address their biggest area of need, the pass rush. Luckily for them they even land themselves one of the best pass rushers in the draft.

13. Arizona Cardinals – OT Riley Reiff – Iowa

The Cardinals could go in a number of areas with this pick but I think for them it’s best to address the offensive line. It’s always been a weak area for them.

14. Dallas Cowboys – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina

This is the point where Coples finally stops falling. Many teams are scared off by the rumored lack of effort. For the Cowboys that’s no worry especially when Coples can handle a major area of need, the defensive line. Coples will be able to play inside and outside, wherever the team needs him.

15. Philadelphia Eagles – S Mark Barron – Alabama

Many believe the Eagles will take a defensive tackle here, actually most people believe it. With Andy Reid’s history I can’t blame anyone for thinking that. Personally though I’d go with Barron he can be a huge difference maker in their secondary an area that really struggled in 2011.

16. New York Jets – LB Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

Another Alabama defensive player comes off the board as Courtney addresses one of the few needs on Rex Ryan’s defense. He’s a power rusher who can also get down and play out of the three technique. He’s versatile that could be a major weapon for Ryan and will help give his defense the pressure it needs to make turnovers.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via Oakland) – CB Dre’ Kirkpatrick – Alabama

The run on ‘Bama players continue as the Bengals address one of their areas of need, secondary. They signed Terrance Newman but could still use some help. Kirkpatrick has some character issues but that’s never an issue for Cincinnati.

18. San Diego Chargers – DE/LB Whitney Mercilus – Illinois

The Chargers defense has been aging fast the past couple years and Mercilus could give the unit a much needed shot in the arm. Whitney can play the line or outside linebacker and will do something that not many on the team can do, rush the quarterback. The team was in the bottom of the third of the league in that department, that’s something Mercilus will change quickly.

19. Chicago Bears – DT Dontari Poe – Memphis

The defensive line is definitely an area of need for the Bears and Poe can help all across it. Poe is one of the bigger guys but yet pretty fast for the position. He’d definitely clog up the middle and open things up for Julius Peppers to do his thing.

20. Tennessee Titans – DE Chandler Jones – Syracuse

The Titans can use more help rushing the quarterback, much like every other team in the league. The unit ranked second worst in the NFL and signed Kamerion Wimbley to help, even then that’s not going to be enough.

21. Cincinnati Bengals – LB Luke Kuechly – Boston College

In a matter of two picks the Bengals have revamped their defense in a major way. Luke will be an instant upgrade over Rey Maualuga .

22. Cleveland Browns (via Atlanta) – OT Cordy Glenn – Georgia

A lot of people are taking a wide receiver for the Browns but I’m not sure they’ll go that route. Yes, taking someone like Stephen Hill or Kendall Wright would make the offense more explosive. With Richardson now running the ball that would be one solid offense but who cares if they can’t block anyone?

Glenn would help bolster the offensive line and they’d be able to get a wide receiver a little later in the draft. A position much deeper then offensive line.

23. Detroit Lions – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford

Lions will either address the offensive line or the secondary here. In my opinion, the offensive line is the bigger area of need. For how good Matthew Stafford was in 2011 he could be that much better with some protection and a running game. Stafford was sacked 36 times in 2011, which is just way too much. His leading rusher only gained 390 yards. So getting some better hogs up front should change that and make a dangerous offense even more explosive.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers – LB Dont’a Hightower – Alabama

Here goes another guy from the Alabama defense and the Steelers couldn’t be happier that Hightower fell to them. Hightower is the best player available (something the Steelers tend to draft) at a position of need. He’d be a great replacement for James Farrior.

25. Denver Broncos – WR Kendall Wright – Baylor

The Broncos need a defensive tackle and in a bad way. I don’t see them addressing that here in the first round regardless of the talent still available and for one reason, Peyton Manning. The Broncos didn’t bring him in to continue being a running team so they’ve got to give him some weapons to throw too. Wright would be John Fox’s new Steve Smith and give Manning a deep threat to throw to.

26. Houston Texans – WR Stephen Hill – Georgia Tech

Popular pick here would be to go with a defensive end / linebacker type, someone who can help replace Mario Williams. Me, I don’t think Houston will go that route. The defense did pretty good last year without Mario as they’ve got plenty of young talent that grew up pretty quick.

What they really need is a wide receiver opposite of Andre Johnson. Sorry Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones aren’t that good and don’t make defenses think of anyone else. Hill will do just that, he’s got size, speed and can even block. He’d also give them their wide receiver of the future as Johnson is on the other side of 30.

27. New England Patriots (via New Orleans) – DE/LB Nick Perry – USC

Perry is the perfect guy for a Bill Belichick defense as he can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. He can play the defensive end in a 4-3 or a standup linebacker when the Pats switch to a 3-4. He’s got lots of speed 4.5 – 40 yard dash and he’s an athlete, 38.5 inch vertical jump. Perry could be the pass rusher the Pats needed as he had 21.5 sacks over the past three seasons with over 20 tackles for losses.

28. Green Bay Packers – DE/LB Shea McClellin – Boise State

McClellin is an obvious choice here for the Packers as his versatility will be a huge weapon for Dom Capers. Shea is a guy who can play inside or outside linebacker and even line up at defensive end. With his pass rushing skills on one side will finally free Clay Matthews from the constant double teams.

29. Baltimore Ravens – RB Doug Martin – Boise State

The Ravens are one of the few teams that don’t have any real holes, they’re drafting for depth. One of the areas that need depth the post is the running back position. If Ray Rice goes down this team is in trouble. So I’m thinking that’s where they go with the pick.

30. San Francisco 49ers – OG Kevin Zeitler – Wisconsin

Much like the Ravens the Niners don’t need much. I toyed with the idea of Coby Fleener here but the 49ers have Vernon Davis and are happy with his backups. So I believe they’ll go after some depth on the offensive line.

31. New England Patriots – S Harrison Smith – Notre Dame

I think this pick will get traded but as of now it’s not so let’s see. I’ve got the Patriots addressing their pass rush with the 27th pick and because of that I don’t think they’ll go with another defensive lineman. Instead they’ll address their safety situation which is pretty weak. All they’ve got is Patrick Chung and after Mark Barron, Smith is the only safety worth drafting early.

Now after saying that; Belichick could surprise and take another defensive lineman like UCONN’s Kendall Reyes. Someone who is very tough against the run and rush the passer at the same time, which means he can fill in at any position on the line.

32. New York Giants – TE Coby Fleener – Stanford

This is another pick I could see traded the Super Bowl Champs don’t have many needs but they’ve got enough. People like to say that Jerry Reese drafts the best player available but it’s usually BPA at a position of need. When looking at the current board Fleener is exactly that, the best available and a tight end which is a HUGE need.

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Have you noticed her last name is Mara? Yep, that’s right she’s part of the Mara family that owns the New York Football Giants. She’s the great-granddaughter of Giants founder Tim Mara. Wait though, I’m not done. Her mother is part of the Rooney family. So her great-grandfather on her mother’s side is Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney, Sr.

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The Nosebleeds – The Bruins will star in a 1980s-themed sitcom entitled “The Bear & the Gang”
Sharapova’s Thigh – Video of the Marlins’ home run sculpture in action (WARNING: DO NOT WATCH ON SHROOMS)

Red Light District Hockey – Ranking all five Winter Classics
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Unathletic Mag – This Is Why Fans Should Avoid Running Onto A Football Field (Video In Post)
Lost Letterman – UCLA Fan’s Marriage Proposal Rejected
Sports Talk Network – Terrell Suggs: “We dont need God on our sidelines”
Caged Insider – JDS: Lesnar was right to retire, Overeem aint number two

Philadelphia Sports Daily – Lurie Says Andy Reid Will Return
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Moon Dog Sports – Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Should Hire Bill Polian
Fight of the Night – Alistair Overeem’s UFC Deal Includes Share Of The PPV Revenue

As always home teams in caps.

INDIANAPOLIS 16, Jacksonville 10
New Orleans 32, ATLANTA 27
Houston 30, TAMPA BAY 20
CINCINNATI 27, Pittsburgh 24
UPSET – CAROLINA 26, Tennessee 21
PHILADELPHIA 26, Arizona 20
KANSAS CITY 27, Denver 24
Buffalo 24, DALLAS 18
CLEVELAND 20, St. Louis 13
MIAMI 23, Washington 17

Baltimore 24, SEATTLE 16
SAN FRANCISCO 32, New York Giants 26
CHICAGO 30, Detroit 23

New England 27, NEW YORK JETS 23
GREEN BAY 36, Minnesota 30

I’m going with Carolina as my upset based off of Cam Newton’s comments this week. Cam pretty much said his season has been a failure because he doesn’t have the wins. He’s become a leader on that team in a very short period of time and I think a comment like this will get his teammates to rally behind him.

There were two games that I went back and forth with because of late scratches.

Philadelphia – They’ve got no DeSean Jackson today because of his alarm clock not going off and causing him to miss a team meeting (cough cough bullshit). I still think the Eagles will win but lowered the margin of victory. Jackson hasn’t been much of a factor and well the Cardinals don’t have Kevin Kolb.

Washington – They decided to start Rex Grossman over John Beck. I had Miami winning this game but as of hearing this news I thought of flipping this game in the ‘Skins favor. Then I remembered what Grossman did in his last start, four interceptions on 22 passes.

I’ve got the Colts getting their first win this week against the Jaguars. Jacksonville has arguably the worst offense in the NFL and I think they’ll make Indy’s defense look better then it actually is. I also see Indianapolis players starting to play with more fire, much like the Miami guys did, as they near an 0-16 season. They’ve got a winnable game and the guys should come out fired up ready to get off the goose egg.

The late games today should be great.

I’ve got Chicago continuing the roll they’re on by squeezing out a win over the Lions. The reason, I don’t see Matt Forte turning the ball over in key situations again.

Much like last week my heart tells me the Giants will win but because of injuries I just can’t pull the trigger. They get Hakeem Nicks back but could lose Mario Manningham, and there is still no Ahmad Bradshaw. The 49ers defense is much better then the Patriots, so I’m not sure if Eli can carry them to a win again. If he does, his MVP chances could skyrocket (yes, I know Aaron Rodgers has that on lock down).

Patriots / Jets on Sunday Night Football should be a great game. The Jets are on a roll while the Patriots are actually on a two game losing streak. They’re tied for first and the winner is pretty much in control of the division. (Sorry Bills fans, I still have doubts). I think the Patriots pull this one out on the road, there’s no way they lose three straight. They look bad right now but you know Bill has been up their asses all week.

Last Week – 9-4
Season 70-30
UPSET – 4-3
LOCK – 5-2
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

“I was a big Emmitt Smith fan,” Jackson said. “Playing running back and the things he was doing when he was with the Cowboys, I think everybody down there that plays running back wants to be just like him, me included. Definitely my idol. That’s why I wear No. 22 now.” (Dallas Morning News)

Here’s more showing his affection for the Dallas Cowboys organization.

“I’ve yet to play there. I’m excited to play there,” Jackson said Wednesday about playing at Cowboys Stadium. “Growing up in the state of Texas, you either want to play for the Cowboys or you want to play against them.

“I’m getting the opportunity to go down there and play, and I’m coming down with a team that’s doing really well right now. And we know we’ve got to win this game. So it’s a big game. You’ve got to show up and play big.” (Dallas Morning News)

I’m thinking Fred Jackson is poised for one of the biggest games of the season because of all this. A homecoming game, playing his idol’s former team AND the team he loved growing up will all get the adrenaline flowing more then normal. The question is can he contain it?

As usual home teams in caps.

DALLAS 26, Seattle 19
LOCK – Atlanta 33, INDIANAPOLIS 16
BUFFALO 31, New York Jets 20
HOUSTON 27, Cleveland 13
San Francisco 23, WASHINGTON 20
NEW ORLEANS 33, Tampa Bay 17
UPSET – Miami 22, KANSAS CITY 20

Cincinnati 23, TENNESSEE 20
OAKLAND 30, Denver 13
NEW ENGLAND 24, New York Giants 20
St. Louis 20, ARIZONA 16
Green Bay 27, SAN DIEGO 24

PITTSBURGH 23, Baltimore 20
Chicago 25, PHILADELPHIA 22

Lock is Atlanta over Indianapolis, pretty much needs no explanation. My upset does. Kansas City may be hot lately but I like how Miami performed against the Giants last week. If it wasn’t for an almost perfect game by Eli Manning they would have pulled off the upset. The Dolphins played with some urgency and I expect that again this week, the difference will be the Chiefs don’t have an Eli Manning.

I expect Buffalo to put some big points on the Jets defense. I know, I know how do I figure. Well Buffalo has been a high scoring machine at home this year, while the Jets defense has been very generous on the road.

The Patriots / Giants will be a great game but it pains me to say New England should pull it out. The Giants defense will terrorize Brady like they did in the Super Bowl. The difference this time isn’t a Plaxico Burress or David Tyree but it’s the lack of the Giants two best weapons, Hakeem Nick and Ahmad Bradshaw.

The 49ers are 3-0 on the East Coast this year and I expect them to beat the banged up ‘Skins to go 4-0, it will be close though.

Here’s my real shocker this week, more then the Dolphins. I think the Bears will go into Philadelphia and win Monday night. Yes, the offense was spectacular last week, they looked like the dream team they were supposed to be but who did they play, the Dallas Cowboys. Yes, their defense is good but the ‘Boys game planned for classic Andy Reid aka pass happy abandon the run. Chicago won’t make that mistake. The Eagles defense will tee off on Jay Cutler but I think the Bears will lean heavy on Forte, who should consistently get to the Eagles linebackers. If Cutler minimizes the turnovers and just make the passes he’s given the Bears could pull this off. I have these two teams very evenly matched this week, which means I can bust big on this pick. Meaning watch the Eagles go and blow the Bears out but I’m sticking with my gut, a Bears upset.

Last Week – 8-5
Season 61-26
UPSET – 3-3
LOCK – 4-2
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

Your opinion when Felix Jones comes back, we still use Murray as starter and Jones as third down back?

I believe the Cowboys will still start Felix Jones when he returns from his left high ankle injury. However, Murray will likely get about as many carries as Jones does in games. That would be my best guess. The way Murray has run the ball the last two games, you have to continue to give him his share of carries until he proves otherwise. If it were up to me, I’d start Murray and give him more carries. But I don’t see them doing that with Felix Jones (at least not right away). (Dallas Morning News)

It makes total sense when you think about it. Jones was given plenty of touches earlier this season to prove he could take the starters role and outside of the Washington Redskins game hasn’t done much. He hasn’t really done anything to make Jason Garrett go that’s my guy.

While Murray the rookie has been pretty impressive in the two outings since Jones injury. He’s rushed the ball 33 times for 327 yards. Some will say the numbers are skewed because of his 253 yard outing and they’re right till you see he ran for 74 yards on EIGHT carries against the Philadelphia Eagles.

If anything Murray has earned himself a fair share of carries once Jones returns. He pretty much deserves to keep getting those touches. Personally, I agree with George, Murray will probably take over the starting spot at some point when it’s up in the air. Only thing I’d say is Felix needs to get himself back on the field if he doesn’t want to be the back getting less carries.

As always home teams in caps.

NY GIANTS 34, Miami 20
HOUSTON 23, Jacksonville 13
BALTIMORE 26, Arizona 13
LOCK – New Orleans 32, ST. LOUIS 16
CAROLINA 25, Minnesota 22
TENNESSEE 24, Indianapolis 17

Detroit 24, DENVER 21
BUFFALO 20, Washington 17
Cincinnati 23, SEATTLE 16
SAN FRANCISCO 26, Cleveland 20
New England 30, PITTSBURGH 24

UPSET – Dallas 27, PHILADELPHIA 25
San Diego 30, KANSAS CITY 17

- New Orleans is an easy lock against the Rams, especially after last weeks performancce

- I think the Cowboys pull off a huge upset in Philly tonight. The Eagles may have a 12-0 record coming out of a bye in the Andy Reid era but it’s not as good as it appears. Philly sports talk radio looked at those 12 wins and only 3 or 4 could be considered quality, meaning they’ve been blessed with easy games after the bye. Look for the ‘Boys to steal one late.

- Buffalo struggles with a depleted Washington offense but pulls out the win.

- Denver gives a struggling Lions team a fight but the savior, Tebow once again doesn’t have enough to complete the comeback but does enough to excite his fan base.

- Steelers / Patriots of course the Game of the Week. I think Brady leads the Pats to a late touchdown drive for the win.

- Carolina / Minnesota could wind up as one of the better games this week two. Hopefully it winds up a well played game by both rookie QBs and not a turnover filled mess.

Last Week – No Picks
Season 53-21
UPSET – 3-2
LOCK – 4-1
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

“You’ve got to have some spy guys on him in some type of way,” Ware said. “He’s not a statue that is going to sit back there. I’ve got to have my running shoes on. I can catch him and take him down, but if he gets a couple of steps in front of me, no one is going to catch him.

“He’s probably one of the fastest, most athletic guys on the field and you’ve got to find some way to stop him. Corral the rabbit. He can run, man. He strings plays out and keeps their offense going.”

I don’t know Vick and Bugs have similar form…

Yea, I see the similarities…. But you know what it won’t be a case of Bugs Bunny outsmarting Elmer Fudd… It’s going to wind up like an old episode of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote meaning Vick is just going to run all over the Cowboys defense.

1. Green Bay Packers
2. New England Patriots
3. San Francisco 49ers
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Detroit Lions
6. San Diego Chargers
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Buffalo Bills
10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. New York Giants
12. Tennessee Titans
13. Oakland Raiders
14. Cincinnati Bengals
15. Houston Texans
16. Washington Redskins
17. Atlanta Falcons
18. New York Jets
19. Chicago Bears
20. Philadelphia Eagles
21. Seattle Seahawks

22. Dallas Cowboys
23. Kansas City Chiefs
24. Cleveland Browns
25. Arizona Cardinals
26. Carolina Panthers
27. Denver Broncos
28. Jacksonville Jaguars
29. Minnesota Vikings
30. St. Louis Rams
31. Miami Dolphins
32. Indianapolis Colts

Quick Thoughts

- Detroit takes a slight drop after a tough loss but with it being against the also 5-1 Niners, they stay in the Top 5 but get leaped frog by those Niners.

- The Giants are also a mover this week after beating the Buffalo Bills. This was the first game all year where I felt the Giants played like a solid team, even with the few big plays they let up on defense. Because of that reasoning, I can’t yet put them back into the Top 10.

- There was a huge battle in the NFC Central between the Saints and Bucs, thanks to the Bucs win they move ahead of the Saints who take a slight tumble in the rankings.

- The Colts continue to bring up the rear at 0-6.

- The Eagles move back into the Top 20 thanks to their win over what was appearing to be a solid Redskins team. I think this is the beginning of the end to the Redskins season, thanks to the reappearance of the real Rex Grossman.

- The Raiders are now 4-2 and moving up my rankings quickly. With them adding a QB of Carson Palmer’s caliber I think they’ll be moving into the Top 10 quickly.