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This morning's BFTB Daily Links featured an article from ESPN's John Clayton about 2013 cap space. Reading this article prompted me to take a look at the Chargers' 2013 cap situation in more detail and determine how much more cap space the Chargers' new front office might be able to create to re-vamp the roster.
First, let's see if the math in Clayton's article was accurate. The table in the article lists the Chargers with $8.7 million of free cap space after a carryover of $995,000 from this past season. Last year's total salary cap was $120.6 million and according to Clayton's article it is expected to increase by $300,000 to $120.9 million for the 2013 season.
I added up all of the Chargers cap obligations for 2013 and came up with a total of $112,550,861*. Assuming a salary cap for 2013 of $120.9 million, this would leave the Chargers with $8,349,139. Adding the carryover of $995,000 from last season, the available cap space for 2013 would be $9,344,139. So, my numbers have the Chargers with about $600,000 more of cap space than the amount listed in the table of Clayton's article. That's not a real significant difference, so let's just split the difference and say that prior to any roster cuts the Chargers' available cap space is approximately $9 million.
For comparison's sake this would put the Chargers at 17th of the 32 NFL team in terms of available cap space.
Now let's take a look at what cuts could be (and should be) made to give Tom Telesco some more cash to work with in 2013:
|2013 Cap Hit
|2013 Cap Hit If Cut
|Potential Savings
|Jared Gaither
|Jeromey Clary
|Antonio Garay
|Eddie Royal
|Takeo Spikes
|LeRon McClain
|Larry English
|Atari Bigby
|Randy McMichael
|Colin Baxter
If every one of the above players were cut, the Chargers would have an additional $18,463,334 of cap space giving them a total of approximately $27.5 million of available cap space. By comparison, this would rank the Chargers 6th of 32 teams in available cap space**.
The biggest question marks from the names above are Jeromey Clary, Eddie Royal, Jared Gaither and possibly Larry English. I would guess the rest of the guys are as good as gone.
- Jeromey Clary - If not 2013, he will certainly be cut the following year. He is not worth close to the $5.7 million they will be paying him and the $2.3 million they could save this year by cutting him is probably enough to make the cut worth it. The only reason the Chargers may keep him is to maintain some semblance of continuity since there are so many other holes on the offensive line. It also might be difficult to replace two tackles in one off-season.
- Jared Gaither - Normally with a contract like this, the player would be staying. However, numerous reports have stated that the team is done with him so the cut seems likely. If he can somehow make amends and stick around as a backup/competition I certainly wouldn't complain.
- Eddie Royal - This one is a tough call. I would cut him since he has proven to be injury prone and ineffective in recent years, plus they can save $1.5 million. That said, maybe the new front office will think they can get more out of him.
- Larry English - One of the biggest draft busts in recent history, English is likely gone. I suppose they might keep him as OLB depth if they can't find anyone better in the draft and can't find a better place to spend the $1.275 million.
Despite the question marks, I would cut all of the above players and create the maximum amount of cap space given all the holes on the roster. The biggest challenge for the Chargers would then be to find two starting offensive tackles and two starting guards (hopefully re-signing Vasquez as one of them). That would certainly be a lot of turnover and I suppose Clary might have to be retained if its not feasible to find two new starting tackles.
The Chargers will also need a new backup RB and blocking TE, but those needs can be filled cheaply. They can bolster the WR core by retaining Alexander and a cheap signing like bringing back Spurlock or a later round draft pick, but given the other holes on the roster, I don't see WR as a high priority. On defense they need to find (or re-sign) two starting CBs (unless they think Wright or Gilchrist is ready for one of the jobs), a strong safety, a starting MLB to play next to Butler and some more depth on the defensive line and OLB positions. Oh, and they need to re-sign Novak or get a new kicker.
All of these needs can not be filled through one draft, so free agency will be just as important this year if the Chargers are to be competitive in 2013. Hopefully these cuts will give the Chargers enough cap space to begin rebuilding the offensive line and secondary. The Chargers will need to allocate approximately $5 million to the 2013 rookies, so they would have roughly $22.5 million to use toward free agents (or re-signing players) in 2013.
Lastly, lets take a quick look at the following season. If all of these cuts are made in 2013, the Chargers will have nearly $37 million of cap space available in 2014 (including 2013 rookies, but not including free agents signed in 2013) and that is before any 2014 player cuts of guys like Rusty Meachem. As you can see, the Chargers should have plenty of space to work with going forward so hopefully they can get a little creative and sign some top talent using smaller 2013 base salaries with 2014 guarantees or escalators as incentives.
*Disclaimer: All of my contract figures were sourced through Spotrac or Rotoworld so apologies if any salary figures are not accurate.
**Yes, I'm aware that is before other teams make cuts of their own, so that ranking may not end up entirely accurate.


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Valdosta - Some South Georgia children got their Christmas presents a few days early.
Tuesday, Valdosta Police officers delivered more than 200 toys to children living in the Hudson Dockett housing project. The toys were donated by Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers and Dolly USA.
"It gives the kids a chance to see the police officers doing something besides looking for crime," said Vernotis Williams, Police Officer. "Next time they see me, they'll remember these toys and realize that they can talk to me."
About $1700 worth of toys were donated. Valdosta Police officers hope to make the toy delivery an annual event.
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3.74/5 rDev +10.7%
easy drinking and lightish Belgian beer that is great to drink with friends
aroma: clove, slight honey, funky malt/slight citrus
taste: spice, slight citrus, slight farm yard funk, slight pepper and slight Orange peel
not going to blow your mind but not made to. Very sessionable
12-26-2013 09:48:12 | More by admiral
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3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
02-06-2014 09:03:44 | More by Vanz
3.75/5 rDev +10.9%
Pours amber with a large, fading head.
Nose shows phenolic and estery Belgian yeast, along with the typical doughy notes. Also present is some soft fruity hops with hints of grapefruit, but mainly its the apple/pear notes from the yeast. A little faint.
The flavours are also more Belgian than American, with more light fruit, alcohol and doughy notes showing. Underneath is some sweet bready malt and caramel, followed by a bold, sharp bitterness, showing the American influences.
Body could be a little lighter.
06-19-2012 01:36:01 | More by CrazyDavros
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
05-01-2014 15:00:04 | More by Kroehny_Loves_Hops
3/5 rDev -11.2%
03-28-2013 02:58:55 | More by Rwalford74
3.98/5 rDev +17.8%
Not very often a craft brewery puts on a new year round beer. Well, not in Tassie anyway. And as much as I enjoy the other Moo Brew beers, I knew this would not disappoint. 2L will not last long.
Clear copper golden, low-medium carbonation. Second pour from the growler produces a nice thin frothy head just off white in colour.
Subtle aroma gives hints at where this beer is going. And as a hybrid it combines the influences well. Hints of spicy Belgian yeast work with rather than against the floral hops. Nice background of light malt sweetness keeps the edges from getting rough. Very nice.
Taste as well presents US and Belgian characters nicely. Light malt with a decent hop character and a spicy finish.
Tough to score this to style but very easy to drink. A nice addition to their range and mixes well with the rest of the range. Certainly one to look out for.
05-24-2012 08:39:11 | More by joecast
3/5 rDev -11.2%
330 ML bottle poured into a tulip
Got it from a Moo Brew rep. Mucho Gusto
A-- Poured a clear honey orange color. Nice, small stream of carbonation beads with this. Thick one finger bright white head with this. Had to swirl aggressively to get it though. Settled nicely at half a finger. Left a few strands of lacing with this. Nice looking.
S-- Get Belgian yeast and a lot of orange, lemon grass, and lemon/ orange rind. Good nose.
T-- Candied orange, candied lemon but falls off quickly to a thin, watery taste. Finishes with a bit of a tart lemon and orange kick.
M-- Thin, quite thin. Light carbonation for this and shows how thin the body is. Needs a bigger malt body as the flavors really drop off until the finish. Lingering but tart slight lemon finish does help but the mid is just bland.
O-- Nice in some ways and in others just bland. Up the malt and AVB to 5.5% or near 6% and this would be quite nice and refreshing. Low ABV shows a very thin, watery body. Intentions are good but intentions are not enough.
06-21-2012 14:47:25 | More by mulder1010
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
01-23-2014 10:14:06 | More by magpieken
2.85/5 rDev -15.7%
Pours a golden Belgian colour, clear with off-white head. Decent Belgian head that sticks around nice. A little bit clear and fizzy-looking, but OK.
Bit simple on the nose. Decent fruity characters and a fair phenolic note coming through as well. Touch of pine and quite mediciney towards the back. Not bad but not great.
A little flat on the palate too, lacking a bit in complexity. Fairly yeasty and that yeast lends a fair few Belgian spicy phenols to the proceedings, but there's a dry booze note as well and quite mediciney towards the back. Can't say I'm a big fan.
Alcohol is there mostly in flavour, not in heat. Body is on the thin side, but decent texture otherwise.
Nothing really appealing about this brew, it's fairly standard and not particularly tasty. I've had better Belgian pales and better beers from Moorilla.
12-22-2012 07:07:56 | More by laituegonflable
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
Had on-tap at GABS in Melbourne earlier in the year. Only just getting around to entering reviews.
Pours a deep golden colour with good clarity. Body is pretty light, and the head forms a fine ring of whitish-grey foam. Lace is decent, carbonation is abundant. Looks decent.
Not much on the nose: just a few loose grainy characters and a hint fo sharp phenols from the Belgian yeast. Very little else in the way of depth or interest, however.
Similar profile to the palate. Light grainy characters with a thin-reedy whine through the centre that doesn't really leave anything. Phenols come through again on the back, leaving a touch of Belgian estery spice and some medicinal characters, but badabing we're done and that's all that we get. Feels very light on.
Eh. Not particularly good. This is a pretty drab attempt at a Belgian, and Moo Brew haven't really had a good stab at it.
08-05-2012 05:07:51 | More by lacqueredmouse
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4/5 rDev +18.3%
06-21-2012 03:41:28 | More by tbeckett
3.05/5 rDev -9.8%
I've seen the Moo Brew range in a few diverse craft beer bottle shops however I've never been tempted to try them, don't know why, perhaps it is the name "Moo Brew" doesn't sound like they take themselves seriously so why should I? Yet the slow march of my reviews/time has begun to reach a point of critical mass for Moorilla Estate, now it's time I gave Moo Brew a shot.
Poured from a 330ml into Chimay Chalice.
A: A hazy light tangerine body, with a bone coloured soap bubble foam half centimetre head presents OK - nothing extraordinary here.
S: Grapefruit hops, champagne yeast and a grassy note give the aroma a definite hop slant. Hints of gooseberries as well, this has quite a New Zealand nose on it, but we'll forgive it for that (I mean this in jest of course - NZ brews rock!).
T: Yep, grapefruit and gooseberry forward on the palate, a touch of mid palate honey provides some welcome sweetness before finishing with a dry white wine character. The balance is alright, a little bit acidic for a Belgian styled brew, but otherwise ok. I'm not, however, a fan of the overuse of that dry champagne style yeast and it is lacking more malty goodness.
M: Bit on the gassy side (no doubt a result of that expansive wine yeast) with a mid to light body, again a bit average.
D: Being a massive (gargantuan) fan of Belgian Ales this brew is a let down. It needs more "OOMPF!", which is exactly what the great Belgian brewers know how to add. Just as a basis of comparison similar flavours can be found in both Duvel and La Chouffe, however it's the boldness and the complexity of those brews which really make them stand out, this Moo Brew is frankly a bit pedestrian. Even the similar Moa Methode brings more to the table than this [end of rant].
Food match: This brew has acidity that would compliment seafood well. Other lighter bodied foods or cheeses are recommended for this sharp Ale.
07-29-2014 08:44:40 | More by doktorhops
2.93/5 rDev -13.3%
no BB date - from Beer Cartel.
Pours a clear gold. One finger pillowy flluffy head dies quickly to a film. Spotty lace.
Intense yeast and lemons on nose. Add in sherbert and bubblegum.
I know what it should taste like after that nose, but the reality is duller. Almost earthy malts take over with a nasty sharp lemon aftertaste. Light taste overall. In a bad way.
Mouthfeel is super-light, and srpritzy/fizzy.
Not really hitting my buttons. I think there is a reason Duvel do not brew Duvel Lite.
06-28-2012 11:27:33 | More by heygeebee
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
09-30-2013 14:53:32 | More by sbart518
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The patient should be allowed to purchase the devices they want. Of course, that system doesn't exist right now. Most of what a patient wants is paid for by a 3rd party. So there's no examination of the need vs. cost by the user. But if we listen to people like Dr. Ben Carson, we would be free to use some of our accumulated life-long medical savings account to purchase whatever we wanted for our own healthcare needs. There are limited resources. Therefore the use and abuse of those precious resources are reduced when the patient competes with private providers for equipment and care. Quality goes up. Cost goes down. It's called capitalism. We have socialized medicine, thus the editorials like this one talking about the evil of "increased sales" and with words like "crackdowns." Has anyone talked about the concepts of injecting some liberty into the healthcare discussions?
Docs, and feds, should give scooters the boot
When it comes to government waste, fraud and abuse, it's hard to imagine a more irritating story than the one in last Friday's Gazette about all those motorized scooters and wheelchairs that seniors and others with mobility problems are buying, it seems, not because they need them so much as Medicare will pay for them.
According to government inspectors cited in the Associated Press report, Medicare is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on these devices every year, and up to 80 percent of them aren't medically necessary: The people could easily use a cane, walker or regular wheelchair.
The problem is their doctors: They're all too willing to give in to patients who've been convinced by the ads on TV that they can't get around without one, when this is not really the case. After all, fighting with patients takes time — something in short supply with busy doctors — and a patient who's denied by one doc might simply shop for another to get what he or she is after. It's the same mentality that encourages docs to prescribe medications for patients who don't need them, but who've seen ads for them and are convinced that they do.
According to AP's story, the two largest manufacturers of so-called mobility scooters spent close to $200 million last year, hawking them on TV, radio and in print media, and their ads often point out that Medicare or other insurance will cover their cost. In February, federal Health and Human Services agents raided one of the biggest manufacturers, seizing records they believe will show that doctors are being pressured into overprescribing the vehicles.
The companies are just businesses trying to increase sales; but doctors, of all people, should know better than to give in to someone whose condition might actually improve if they were forced to get some exercise.
The feds are right to launch a crackdown, but they need to focus on doctors as well as the manufacturers.
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2:19 p.m.
Muggy, it is a Gazette Editorial, you have a lot of nerve expecting common sense.
7:36 p.m.
Gazette....why do you hate seniors and people with mobility problems?
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Muggy- what planet are you on? America has the only Capitalist Medical/Health System- every single agency providing you care from doctors to hospitals are FOR PROFIT-
Do you even know what the word Socialized Medicine means? Have you heard of Canada?
They are next door. You probably also do not know that most all "Socialized" medicine countries have lower healthcare costs and better health and longevity and lower infant mortality rates than the USA. Do some research- the internet makes it very easy if you dont personally know people from these countries who can tell you about their health systems which are NOT FOR PROFIT cover all their citizens and is better.
7:26 a.m.
I grew up 31 miles from Canada for almost half of my life, I know dozens of Canadians and their families. Not one has ever spoken well of their medical system when they needed it. Most come to Watertown or Syracuse for their major medical care.
2:47 p.m.
I grew up in Schenectady where friends had to travel to Canada for healthcare because it was still less expensive than the US system. We're all hoping the Affordable Health Care Act will finally bring affordable health care to the United States.


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It ended the next day 80 miles away in Berks County, on the older brother's birthday, police say, when they stopped him and found his sibling's severed head and hands in his Jeep.
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State police would not say Friday what the brothers argued about. Whatever it was, Trooper Paul Hulbert wrote in an affidavit, Stephen Austin became angry enough to strike Jonathan Austin in the head with a crow bar once, maybe twice, maybe three times.
Then he strangled him.
At a news conference at the state police barracks in Bethlehem, Lt. William Teper said that after the killing, Austin loaded his brother's body into the vehicle and drove it to an area of fields and woods 200 to 300 yards from the home.
There, Teper said, Austin cut up the body with a bow saw and hatchet.
The death of Jonathan Austin and arrest of Stephen Austin is the latest tragedy for a family that has dealt with a difficult death before.
Their father, Charles J. Austin, perished eight years ago when his homemade, single-seat helicopter crashed not far from the family farmhouse on rural, unpaved Institute Road, not far from Minsi Lake.
It was inside 535 Institute Road that investigators said the latest family tragedy began at 3 a.m. Thursday.
Stephen Austin is a member of the Malvern Ambulance Service in Chester County and lives in Birdsboro, Berks County. He was visiting his family home in Upper Mount Bethel Township, where his brother lived with their mother, Katherine.
Only 12 days ago, Stephen Austin had seemed happy, said a lawyer he met with on pleasant terms.
"As far as I know he was a working man, a family man, a father, a husband," said Easton lawyer Alexander J. Karam Jr. "This man had it all going for him. He had it all together. That's why it's a total shock to me. I feel bad. I feel really bad for this family."
Stephen Austin's wife, Jennifer, had brought her husband to the lawyer's office while she told Karam she did not want to pursue a divorce she had filed for two years ago.
She was the one who turned her husband in to police in his brother's slaying.
According to court documents, Jennifer Austin called state police at the Belfast barracks at 11:20 p.m. Thursday. She said her husband told her he had killed his brother at their childhood home. She believed he may be in his 1998 red Jeep Cherokee disposing of the corpse.
Police said that's exactly what he was doing.
After Jennifer Austin's call to police, state police had issued an alert to other police departments to watch for the vehicle. At 12:40 a.m. Friday, Exeter Township police in Berks County found one matching that description parked in a wooded area near French Creek State Park. No one was inside.
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On this trip, I visited Tanzania between 22-Oct-2011 and 30-Oct-2011 and I travelled with 1 other person.
We really enjoyed the trip - Our fourth visit to Africa and we wondered beforehand whether it could match previous trips - It certainly did.
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme
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(05/03/12) - A jury has been seated in the trial of suspected serial stabber Elias Abuelazam.
The jury consists of 16 jurors, including four alternates. About 90 percent are female, with one African-American.
Abuelazam is suspected of a series of stabbing attacks in the spring and summer of 2010. This is the first murder trial resulting from those attacks.
It was the spring of 2010 when Abuelazam is believed to have begun a series of vicious stabbing attacks on men in and around Flint. He's charged in a total of nine cases, including the stabbing death of Arnold Minor, who was found dead on Flint's south side the morning of Aug. 2.
Following two days of jury selection, jurors were seated Thursday morning for Abuelazam's murder trial. Minor's family feels a sense of relief.
"I am so relieved that we got to this point this quick. I never thought it would be this quick," said Minor's sister Stephanie Ward.
"We got jurors that were honest and fair and I think we actually have a fair and impartial jury," said defense attorney Brian Morely.
"Very nice group of people. They are attentive and I'm sure they are going to listen closely to all of the evidence," said Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.
Both the prosecutor and the defense attorney credit the judge for moving things along quickly.
"The judge did a magnificent job keeping us focused, keeping us on track," Leyton said.
The trial is expected to begin with opening statements on Tuesday, when the prosecution will outline the case and the evidence that they will present to the jury. They have listed more than 60 witnesses.
"We have three police witnesses right off the bat who found Arnold Minor lying in the street on South Saginaw Street in a pool of blood," Leyton said.
Abuelazam's attorney says his client is prepared to stand trial.
"He's open-minded, as we ask the jury to be, and he has an open mind to sit through the trial and defend himself," said attorney Edward Zeineh.
It's too early to know if Abuelazam will take the stand in his own defense.
"He has the constitutional right to, and the constitutional right not to and not be used against him, so it's a balance and it's up to him essentially," Zeineh said.
The trial is expected to last three weeks.
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Carly rescues Sonny from his watery near-grave and takes him to her house. There, she calls a mob doctor. However, Jax drops by, and Carly is forced to hide Sonny and get rid of Jax - quickly! Sonny remembers Carly's birthday, and the two share some memories - and nearly get a little too close. Little do they know, Jax is spying on them. There's not going to be a second chance for her with Jax either. Realizing that Sonny has spoiled a possible reconciliation with Jax, Carly gives her ex-husband hell. As for Jax, he may find solace in the arms of Kate!
After the explosion, Sam tells Jason about her undercover work and what she's learned about Jerry and Karpov. Elizabeth sees the two of them together, which may have her wondering. Later, she demands to know what's ahead for her and Jason.
While speaking with Jason on the phone, Sam is kidnapped by Jerry. He drugs her and puts her on a freighter. Jason realizes after visiting Sam's that she's in trouble. He and Spinelli go to work trying to find her. Meanwhile, Jerry has some diabolical plans for Sam.
Luke and Laura discuss the future after having it out about Luke's marriage to Tracy. Laura has plenty to say to Tracy, too. Laura and Scott end up in a car balanced precariously on the tip of a cliff. Scott is rescued, but Luke and Laura go over the cliff while in the car. In other Spencer news, Lulu and Johnny will get back together and there are rumors that ultimately, Lucky and Sam become engaged.
Robin and Patrick give their baby girl a name - rumor is that it's Emma. Surprisingly, Matt comes through for his newfound brother as Patrick worries about Robin.
More news about Dante - he will appear some time afte Thanksgiving. Sonny will be upset with Kate for never telling him about his son. Sonny probably finds out from Claudia, who overhears Olivia and Kate talking.
Karpov now sees Jerry as an enemy - as to who kills whom, it's up for grabs at the moment. Karpov could kill Jerry, or Jerry could be caught in one of the explosions he set. OR Jason shoots Karpov. In typical soap opera fashion, however, Jerry is only presumed dead.
We've been promised some innovative for sweeps, and it may be more than the futurama sequence written about on this site. According to Bob Guza, there is going to be a totally new special effect. OOO - can't wait to see what it is!


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Pocahontas had senior night on Friday and also decided to retire Kirk's jersey. He used to play both basketball and football and the faculty held a ceremony before the boy's game that night.
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Here the Miami Dolphins stand at 0-4. And to make things worse, our starting QB is out indefinitely, and our top back has been battling injuries. I'm not sure the season can get much worse, but it doesn't appear like it will get much better either.
There has been alot of debate over whether losing more games and getting the 1st pick is the best option for this team. I'm not sure exactly how I would handle the situation if I were Sparano, Ireland, or Ross. But it appears that only winning 4 games and getting a Top 5 pick is better for the franchise long-term.
Even with a great turnaround, nobody (fans or players or coaches) will be happy with 7 wins, we will have just moved ourselves out of contention for an elite QB prospect. So I say the team shouldn't make any changes, stick with Sparano, don't sign any FAs that will help us for this season. I'm not going to root for the Phins to get beat every week, but I also won't be jumping for joy if we start winning some games and are 3-6 all of a sudden.
I hope you guys don't mind me looking too far ahead, but it's never really too early to start talking about the draft, especially when your team is out of playoff contention.
This Post will only view Draft needs, strategies, and prospects on the Offensive Side of the ball. Depending on the reviews this gets and how much time I have to write, and might make one for Defense too. But right now we're just focusing on Offense, which is more fun to talk about, easier to analyze and is the bigger issue with our team in my opinion.
Offensive Team Needs
Deciding what positions the team needs upgrades at or increased depth at can be seen by watching our first 3 games, as well as taking a good look at the Depth Chart.
This is pretty controversial, as some people will decide that Henne isn't the problem and that we need more around him. I see it that he isn't the problem, but he also isn't a solution to any of our problems like great QBs are. Henne is only average, or maybe a slightly above average starting signal-caller in the league. And it seems as if he's hit his ceiling. We don't need any depth at QB, but is it time to replace him with a 1st round selection at QB? I think so. If we're picking in the Top 10, we could potentially have a chance at getting Matt Barkley, Landry Jones, or Robert Griffin III.
Wide Receiver
Reciever is another tricky position for this team. It partially depends on how the coaches and FO feel about Marshall, who has dropped far too many passes this season, and is underwhelming in the Red Zone. And while Bess and Hartline are nice, consistent targets, they are both better suited as a #3 receiver. I could see the the Dolphins going for a receiver in the first 2 rounds. But after that there's really no point, because we already have 6 on the roster and nobody is old.
Tight End
We need to take a TE between round 2-4 in my opinon. We could look for a all-in-one TE with special receiving ability like Clemson's Dwayne Allen in 2nd, or we could look for a lower-level guy later on in the 3rd or 4th. But either way, we need a TE. We could use an upgrade over Fasano as the starter, and we also need depth to push Jeron Mastrud out of the way. Right now every potent offense in the NFL has a seam-busting TE, if not 2. We have none.
Running Back
We recently signed a young player in Steve Slaton as the 3rd true RB on the roster (Hilliard can play it when needed), and we also signed RB Richard Medlin to the PS, making him the 2nd back on the PS (Grisby the other). There is really no reason to adress the RB position, unless it's a BPA 6th or 7th rounder just to throw another guy into the mix. And not to mention, there is no RB in this draft class that would come in and be an upgrade over Daniel Thomas besides Trent Richardson.
Offensive Tackle
We have no need for a Left Tackle, but the Right Tackle situation is a bit crappy. Marc Colombo sports a 1-2 punch of old and slow, and Lyndon Murtha is young and could develop into a decent RT, but is currently on IR. The team could possibly be looking at taking a franchise RT in the 1st round, but more likely will look to take a guy in the 2nd or 3rd to be given a shot to take the RT role right away or take some time to develop. We also need to add some depth at the position.
Offensive Guard
The Dolphins just spent a top pick on Mike Pouncey, but he's playing Center not Guard. The team will look for a upgrade over Vernon Carey, who is getting up there in years (30) and hasn't been playing that great. Incognito hasn't been great either, but atleast is 2 years younger and has done alright opening lanes for Thomas between the tackles. But depth is also a concern at Gaurd.
Not really a need at all because there is only one on the field, and Pouncey is a rookie and is playing well. Incognito also has experience playing Center in the past.
Offensive Player Prospects
I'm going to go over some prospects at each position, and where we could be targeting that player. For this I'll assume we're picking around 8-12 where I expect us to. I'll start with the most debatable and scrutinized position in any sport, being the Quarterback.
Note that for these Player Notes, I'm combing what I've seen of the players and what I read in other scouting reports. I haven't seen all of these guys play so I often go to the aid of people who have.
Andrew Luck, Stanford. 6'4" 235 lbs.
Likely Pick: 1st Overall
Luck is the consensus top prospect in the 2012 draft. The only way the Dolphins have a chance at getting him is if either we finish with the worst record, or pay the heavy price of trading up for the #1 pick. He has a mostly complete skillset to play QB in the NFL, and is currently looking to win the Heisman Trophy after finishing 2nd in the voting last season.
2011: 71% comp, 1013 yards, 11 TDs, INT. 9.05 YPA, 178.0 RAT
2010: 71% comp, 3338 yards, 32 TDs, 8 INTs. 8.97 YPA, 170.2 RAT
- One of the most accurate QBs in the nation, on short, intermediate, and long passes.
- Arm strength isn't elite, but is very good and allows him to make tough throws downfield and fit tight spaces.
- Excellent size, making him able to stand in the pocket without being bothered by the D-Line.
- A proven leader who knows how to win games.
- Is very good in the 4th quarter; 185.5 rating last season, his second best Quarter (Plays best in 1st Q).
- Very mobile, allowing him to escape the rush, and run for some yards (438 last season).
- 25 TDs, only 1 INT in the Red Zone dating back to last season.
- Great at improvising while keeping his eyes downfield.
- Sometimes tries to do too much; sometimes tries to run over a LB, and can sometimes force throws.
- He has always been very, very well protected in the pocket and has a strong offense around him.
Below is a highlight video of Luck. Well edited with music. I didn't make it I found it on Youtube.
Matt Barkley, USC. 6'2" 220 lbs.
Likely Pick: 2-10
It's almost ridiculous to think Barkley will upend Luck as the #1 QB in the draft, even with a strong year. Barkley, however, could go as early as 2nd overall, and likely won't get out of the Top 8. I really don't see Barkley getting past Pete Carroll and the Seahawks, who will likely be picking in the Top 8. And just for the record, I personally think Barkley is overhyped and should be more of a 10-20 player rather than a Top 8.
2011: (4 games) 71%, 1587 yards, 14 TDs, 4 INTS. 8.4 YPA, 162.0 RAT
2010: 63% comp, 2791, 26 TDs, 12 INTS. 7.4 YPA, 141.2 RAT
- A 3-year starter with over 30 games started (not yet, but will be by the draft).
- Pretty accurate in most situations, with solid ball placement.
- Has above average arm strength and can throw downfield.
- Plays against a high level of competition in college.
- Mobility is pretty good, can extend plays and get a few scramble yards, but isn't running away from anyone.
- Has small mechanical issues in his throw, including wasted motions.
- Throws a little too many INTs, with 29 through 2 and 1/3 seasons (just over 1 per game).
- Plays worst in the 4th quarter; 58% compl. with 1 TD and 1 INT this season, far worse than any other quarter. Last season only completed 45% for 3 TDs and 2 INTs in the 4th quarter. Similar to Chad Henne.
- Height isn't a real issue but isn't an asset.
Landry Jones, Oklahoma. 6'4" 225 lbs.
Likely Pick: 10-15
Jones leads a high-powered offense at Oklahoma. His eye-popping stats of 4,718 yards and 38 TDs last season make him an intruiging prospect. He should go in the Top half of the 1st round, but is a long shot to go in the Top 3. He could be available to the Dolphins without having to trade up.
2011: (3) 72% comp, 1447 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs. 9.3 YPA. 165 RAT
2010: 66% comp, 4718 yards, 38 TDs, 12 INTs. 7.6 YPA. 146 RAT
- Operates one of the best offenses in the FBS
- Will have over 30 starts after this season.
- Is pretty accurate, especially short and intermediate routes.
- Has a good, fairly quick release that allows him to make quick throws on slants.
- Arm strength isn't elite but is adequate for the NFL.
- 15 TDs to NO INTs inside the 10-yard line last season.
- Ideal size and no concerns about adding strength or bulk.
- Doesn't have to make pre-snap reads or audibles before the snap.
- Dinks and Dunks alot, similar to what we see Bradford currently doing in the NFL.
- Mobility isn't a concern, but it won't be an assett for him. He won't escape too many blitzes or scramble for yards.
- Threw 12 INTs last season and 14 the season before, with 2 vs. Fla State and Mizzou each this year.
Is Landry Jones a franchise Quarterback? His size and arm scream "Hell Yeah"
Robert Griffin III, Baylor. 6'2" 220 lbs.
Likely Pick: 10-25
Griffin isn't your regular pocket-passing QB. He's plays in a spread out offense that runs alot of options. Alot like Oregon if you've seen them play. However, unlike alot of QBs who play in a similar system, Griffin has an arm that can make it in the NFL. He's tough to project because he's only a Junior, doesn't have a prototypical skillset, and has alot left to prove this season after bursting on the scene with 3 nearly perfect games.
2011: (3) 82% comp, 1308 yards, 18 TDs, 1 INTs. 11.6 YPA, 230 RAT
2010: 67% comp, 3501 yards, 22 TDs, 8 INTs. 7.7 YPA, 144.2 RAT
- Griffin III produced great numbers last season and is doing so again this season.
- Has pretty good accuracy on all types of routes and distances.
- His mobility and ability to run are similar to that of Mike Vick, and should be as effective in the NFL.
- He has pretty good arm strength to throw it deep and fit the ball into tight spaces.
- Plays a very efficient game, completeing a high percent of passes and keepin INTs numbers low.
- Throws very well on the run.
- Has shown significant improvement during his time at Baylor.
- His completion numbers aren't a fluke but they're inflated by alot of bubble screens.
- Has to adjust to a pro system of taking from under center, and going through progressions.
- His size is barely ideal, as he seems to be a stretch 6'2" and isn't built that big.
- His delivery is a bit slow and needs some refinement.
Griffin's stock has soared this season, as he shows off his Vick-like skillset.
Nick Foles, Arizona. 6'4" 240 lbs.
Likely Pick: 20-35
Foles is Senior QB who is looking to make a splash in this QB class with a strong season. He is mostly regarded as a 2nd-half of the 1st round player, but his size and arm could be enticing enough for a team to take him in the Top 15.
2011: (4) 72% comp. 1877 yards, 14 TDs, 2 INTs. 8.0 YPA, 157 RAT
2010: 67% comp, 2191 yards, 20 TDs, 10 INTs. 7.5 YPA, 141 RAT
- Foles' size and build is an asset for him.
- Has plenty of experience and starts under his belt.
- Puts up pretty good all-around numbers at Arizona.
- Has an excellent start to his 2011 season, with 10 TDs and NO INTs.
- Foles has a smooth delivery that is quick and high.
- Above average accuracy in most situations.
- Arm strength is pretty good, as he gets good zip on short and intermediate routes, and can air it out deep.
- Has experience playing with a poor supporting cast and having to be the leader.
- So far this season, his highest QB rating by Quarter is in the 4th Quarter.
- Needs to work on his footwork.
- Sometimes throws behind receivers on short routes, which could occasonally be Pick-6's in the NFL.
- Isn't great at escaping the pocket or scrambling for yards.
- Hasn't consistently won, and his team suffered a 5-game losing streak last season, and is only 1-3 this season.
Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M. 6'4" 225 lbs.
Likely Pick: 35-50
Tannehill is likely going to be a 2nd round pick in the draft. He has some good things like size and athleticism, but has concerns, too, that will keep him out of the 1st round.
2011: (3) 68% comp, 1139 yards, 6 TDs, 5 INTs. 7.8 YPA, 140 RAT
2010: 65% comp, 1638 yards, 13 TDs, 6 INTs. 7.0 YPA, 137 RAT
- His height is an asset that allows him to see over the line and deliver the ball unbothered.
- He's really athletic and mobile, which he showe against Oklahoma State rushing for 69 yards and a TD.
- He produces good yardage and Touchdown totals in college.
- His accuracy isn't that great but it can be really good in spurts.
- Hasn't maxed out on ability.
- Arm strength is only average.
- Only entering his first full season as a starter, and will have only right around 20 starts entering the draft.
- Ball placement can be a bit sporadic, and misses alot of deep throws.
- Release isn't slow but could be quicker.
- Doesn't go through progressions and sometimes looks to run or escape too soon.
Running Backs
Like I stated in the team needs section, a RB isn't a need for this team. But there's a chance we draft a late-round back just to throw into the mix. These guys are all projected to go in the 5th to 7th round, and some of them might go undrafted.
Vick Ballard, Missisipi State. 5'11" 220 lbs.
Ballard is a big, between-the-tackles back for the Bulldogs. His lack of speed and elusivness will keep him out of the first 3 or 4 rounds, but he's a good value late in the draft.
Ballard would be a interesting addition to the team as a Day 3 running back.
Tauren Poole, Tennessee. 5'10" 215 lbs.
Poole is a balanced SEC back who puts up some decent production at UT (318 yards this season).
Dan Herron, Ohio State. 5'10" 210 lbs.
"Boom" Herron is yet to appear in a game in '11 because of a suspension, which could hurt his stock. But his production in a Big Ten offense, and his nice burst through holes makes him worth a look.
Jeffery Demps, Florida. 5'8" 190 lbs.
Demps is a tiny scat-back who has similarites to current Dolphin Steve Slaton, and PS player Nic Grisby. He has great speed and quickness, but his size is a concern.
Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky. 5'8" 205 lbs.
Rainey's stature barely scrapes "short", but guys like Sproles have shown height isn't a requirement for backs. Rainey led the nation in rushing last season, and also contributed in the passing game with 230 yards.
Brandon Bolden, Mississipi. 5'11" 215 lbs.
Bolden was named 3rd-team all-SEC last season, thanks to 976 yards on the ground to go along with 32 catches.
Davin Megget, Maryland. 5'8" 215 lbs.
Durability is a must if you want to make a career in the NFL as a running back. Megget knows something about durability; he's never missed a game in his collegiate career.
Montel Harris, Boston College. 5'10" 205 lbs.
Harris is one of the top backs in the ACC, and will be in someone's training camp.
Wide Receivers
Like I said earlier, the only way the Phins go for a Wideout is if it's in the 1st round, to get a guy who could be a 1,000+ yard receiving across from Brandon Marshall.
Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State. 6'1" 210 lbs.
Likely Pick: 5-10
Last year's Biletnikoff winner decided to return for another season of college football, and by the end of the season will have solidied himself as a Top 10 pick. He's a complete receiver who will be able to handle be a #1 target at the next level.
2011: (4) 38 rec, 450 yards, 4 TDs. 11.8 Avg.
2010: 111 rec, 1782 yards, 20 TDs. 16.1 Avg.
- Has great hands, that shows when he gets in traffic.
- Finds ways to get create separation and get open.
- Produces very, very consistently, as he once had a string of 12 straight games with 100+ yards and a TD.
- Blackmon isn't afraid to run across the middle and get hit.
- Can make a defender miss after the catch and pick up extra yards.
- Has some concentration lapses; drops some easy catches, and had an embarrassing fumble last Saturday.
- His top end speed isn't elite like we've seen in some past top WR prospects.
- Doesn't always make hard cuts out of his routes and sometimes simply relies on his athleticism to get open.
Blackmon is almost a lock to go in the Top 10. But is he better than Alshon Jeffery?
Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina. 6'4" 235 lbs.
Likely Pick: 5-10
Jeffery is a huge, mass-producing receiving target, and a product of the SEC. He is in a race with Blackmon for the top receiver in this draft class. He most likely won't drop out of the Top 10, and could realistically go as high as 3rd overall to a team needing a #1 receiver.
2011: (4) 19 rec, 332 yards, 2 TDs. 17.5 Avg
2010: 88 rec, 1517 yards, 9 TDs. 17.2 Avg.
- His size is a huge asset that he will use, similar to Calvin Johnson and Andre Johnson.
- He is great at beating press coverage and creating separation.
- Does a good job of getting open on a consistent basis.
- Averaged over 17 yards per catch last season, and is doing so again this season.
- Is unstoppable in the Red Zone, unless you double or even triple team him.
- His production is down this season, less than 70 ypg and only 1 TD, but that's mostly in part to Garcia's struggles.
- He is fast for his size, but doesn't possess the same speed as NFL-comparison Calvin Johnson.
Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma. 5'11 190 lbs.
Likely Pick: 15-30
Broyles is a small receiver, standing under 6', but that only helps his quickness and "slipperyness". Gets huge yards after catch using his quickness and speed, and that should be enough to get him into the 1st round. Comparable to Santana Moss (when he was a bit younger).
2011: 38 rec, 476 yards, 6 TDs, 12.5 YPC
2010: 131 rec, 1,622 yards, 14 TDs, 12.4 YPC
- Broyles has great hands, and catches anything in his reach.
- His quickness and elusiveness is tough to handle, and it helps him get yards after the catch.
- Is a threat on punt returns, and has 2 TDs in his career.
- Works really well across the middle and underneath, and isn't afraid to get drilled.
- Arguably the biggest producing FBS receiver the last 2 seasons.
- A solid route runner who creates separation in man, and finds open spaces in zones.
- His size makes him quick and slippery, but he can't break tackles or get "tackled foward".
- Doesn't beat press coverage well against big corners.
- His small frame makes him a possiblity to be injury-prone; also note he broke his collarbone in '09.
Great highlights video of Broyles at OU. Again, I didn't make it, Youtube had it.
Michael Floyd, Notre Dame. 6'3" 225 lbs.
Likely Pick: 15-35
Floyd, a Junior, is a big, fast target from Notre Dame. Floyd has all the physical tools and the skillset to be a top receiver at the next level, but he has some "red flag" concerns that he needs to clear up first.
2011: 47 rec, 561 yards, 3 TDs, 11.9 YPC
2010: 79 rec, 1025 yards, 12 TDs, 13.0 YPC
- Big, physical frame similar to that of Andre Johnson.
- Uses strength and size to move CBs and beat press coverage.
- Makes some nice catches in traffic.
- Produces nice numbers despite lacking QB play.
- Really lacks breakaway speed that other top WR prospects have.
- Coupled with a lack of speed, his jumping ability is only average, and therefore he won't be a big vertical threat.
- Has had issues with alchohol in the past.
- Teams question his character, as his coach has threatened to kick him off the team.
Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M. 6'4" 220 lbs.
Likely Pick: 25-40
Fuller is a Senior with over 2,300 career receving yards, and he could eclipse 3,000 for his career by the end of this season.
2011: 26 rec, 268 yards, 2 TDs, 10.3 YPC
2010: 72 rec, 1066 yards, 12 TDs, 14.8 YPC
- Fuller has a great frame that he uses as an assett.
- Runs routes of different distances, and is good at them all.
- Makes alot of plays in the End Zone...30 career TD receptions.
- Has nice ball skills, getting himself into position to make catches, and shows good hands.
- Isn't as much a big-play threat as his size would suggest; only 10.3 YPC this season, and not great speed.
- Inconsistent production; four games in 2010 with more than 120 yards, but had less than 40 in four his last five.
- Doesn't get much yards after the catch, showing his athleticism isn't elite.
Fuller has nice size and is a good athlete, but is he a 1st round pick?
Mohammed Sanu, Rutgers. 6'2" 220 lbs.
Likely Pick: 30-45
Sanu is like the Randall Cobb of this draft except bigger. By that I mean, a do-everything and unable-to-do-nothing type of player. Has played QB, RB, WR, and Safety in his time at Rutgers, and finally switched to wideout full time this season. Sanu will probably go in the first half of the 2nd round.
2011: 43 rec, 428 yards, 5 TDs, 10.0 YPC
2010: 44 rec, 418 yards, 2 TDs, 9.5 YPC.
59 rush, 309 yards, 4 TDs, 5.2 YPR
67% comp, 130 yards, 3 TDs, 326 RAT
- His versatility is immeasureable. Similar to what we saw with Randall Cobb last year's draft.
- Has nice height and a strong built frame.
- Has good athleticism in space, and has a nice leap too.
- Can contribute in the return game.
- Sanu actually doesn't have alot of experience at receiver.
- Needs to refine his route running.
Nick Toon, Wisconsin. 6'3" 215 lbs.
Likely Pick: 40-55
Toon, son of former NFL player Al Toon, is a Big Ten recever who seems to have finally shown his full potential this season. Toon is a threat on any types of routes. He's a good bid to land in the 2nd round.
2011: 25 rec, 447 yards, 6 TDs, 17.9 YPC
2010: 36 rec, 459 yards, 3 TDs, 12.8 YPC
- A good route runner, makes good cuts and gets open.
- Has nice overall size for the NFL, nice height and a solid frame.
- Has experience in a Pro-style offense that includes him having to block alot, which he's great at.
- Has pretty good straight-line speed, should be able to get over the top occasionally in the NFL.
- Overall ability/skillset makes him more of a #2 receiver than a #1.
- Foot and ankle injuries took him out a few games last season, and slowed him down in Spring and Fall camp.
Nick Toon's stock has risen alot this season thanks to a hot start.
Dwight Jones, North Carolina. 6'4" 220 lbs.
Likely Pick: 40-55
Jones is a bit raw as a receiver, but is a big, strong, pure athlete who has shown flashes. Similar to his former teammate Greg Little last season.
2011: 33 rec, 514 yards, 6 TDs, 15.6 YPC
2010: 62 rec, 964 yards, 4 TDs, 15.3 YPC
- Goes up high and gets the ball at its highest point.
- Has a big, strong frame that let's him shield off small corners.
- Is on pace for a monster 2011 campaign; 1,200+ yards, 13+ TDs.
- Plays in a Power 6 conference which sends alot of defensive backs to the NFL.
- Still developing as a route runner.
- Doesn't have geat wiggle or elusiveness after the catch.
- Had really inconsistent production last season; just check his game log.
Tight Ends
We should be looking for an athletic, seam-busting TE to help out the aerial attack of the offense. Fasano can then be what he was born to be, which is a 2nd-option tight end.
Dwyane Allen, Clemson. 6'4" 255 lbs.
Likely Pick: 30-45
Allen is a rare combination of size, speed, and receiving ability in a tight end. He has the potential to be a seam-attacking TE, similar to Jermichael Finley and Antonio Gates. Allen will most likely find a home somewhere in the middle of the 2nd round. He's only a Junior, but will likely go if he sees a chance at breaking the 1st round.
2011: 18 rec, 291 yards, 4 TDs. 16.2 YPC.
2010: 33 rec, 373 yards, TD. 11.3 YPC.
- His height and jumping ability make him a great Red Zone target.
- His speed and athleticism is a matchup problem for linebackers.
- Shows alot of ability getting downfield and making catches, with a 15.4 average YPC.
- Is known as a pretty good blocker, and his size will help him block at the next level.
- Very versatile, can line up in the backfield and even out wide as a receiver.
- Should improve the consinstency of his hands.
- Not an issue at all but should continue to improve his blocking in the NFL.
Clemson's Allen is separating himself from the other Tight Ends, thanks to 291 yards and 4 TDs this season.
Coby Fleener, Stanford. 6'6" 245 lbs.
Likely Pick: 45-60
Fleener is more than just a security blanket for Andrew Luck; he's one of Luck's favorite targets. He's a tall, long TE who is used in alot of situations at Standford. He's not quite the all-around prospect that Allen is, making Fleener more of a late 2nd/ early 3rd round bid.
2011: 10 rec, 214 yards, 5 TDs. 21.4 YPC
2010: 28 rec, 434 yards, 7 TDs. 15.5 YPC
- Has good height and a wingspan that makes him a big target.
- Runs really well, and will be a tough matchup for linebackers because of that.
- Lines up at H-back, TE, and WR, showing his versatility.
- Plays at a high collegiate level.
- All-around athleticism that includes agile feet and good leaping ability.
- Needs to add more weight and upper-body strength; appears a bit thin and lanky.
- Having Andrew Luck thowing to him could boost him stats.
- Won't be a dominating blocker at the next level, especially not until he gets a bit bigger.
Micheal Egnew, Missouri. 6'6" 245 lbs.
Likely pick: 60-80
Egnew has the potential to be a big-factor TE in an NFL passing offense. But first, he has alot of work to do, and will have to improve some facets of his game. He's likely to go in the 3rd round, and could sneak into the 2nd if a team is just so intruiged by his athleticism.
2011: 8 rec, 97 yards, TD. 12.1 YPC.
2010: 90 rec, 762 yards, 5 TDs. 8.5 YPC.
- Has good hands, which are very consistent.
- A good runner who can beat linebackers down the middle of the field.
- Has nimble feet and good quicness to make moves in space.
- His 90 catches as a Junior is a very intriguing stat.
- Has great height, and a frame that can hold more bulk and weight.
- Rarely lines up at a natural TE spot next to a tackle; usually is out wide.
- Doesn't block very well, and seems to even lack effort in that department at times.
- Is pretty thin, and will certainly need to add bulk.
- Most of his catches are bubble screens and quick throws, boosting recs, and leading to a low 8.5 YPC in '10.
- His production is way down this season, which is a red flag if it continues.
David Paulsen, Oregon. 6'4" 245 lbs.
Likely Pick: 70-90
Paulsen has been a nice piece in Oregon's spread, no-huddle offense. He has proven to be a good threat in the passing game, and has been decent as a blocker. He will likely land in the 3rd round.
2011: 7 rec, 48 yards, TD. 6.9 YPC
2010: 24 rec, 418 yards, 4 TDs. 17.4 YPC
- Oregon uses him alot on vertical routes down the field, something that NFL offenses demand.
- 17.4 YPC as a Junior shows alot of big-play ability.
- Pretty good straight line speed, and decent quickness.
- Shows alot of versatilty, lining up all around the field.
- Should be a bit faster, and more agile considering his lack of weight /bulk.
- Is a decent blocker because he gives effort, but will need to get bigger to succed in the NFL at blocking.
Video of Paulsen in 2010.
George Bryan, NC State. 6'6" 265 lbs.
Likely Pick: 70-90
Bryan is a traditionally-sized NFL TE, with a skillset that is nearly comlpete. He could find a home for himself in the 3rd round of the '12 draft.
2011: 9 rec, 95 yards, TD. 10.6 YPC
2010: 35 rec, 369 yards, 3 TDs, 10.5 YPC
- Is a very good blocker at the point of attack, and gets downfield quickly to take out safeties.
- Has elite size for a TE in height, weight, and build.
- Is a reliable receiver with good hands.
- Over 1,000 yards for his career and 14 TDs.
- Won't blow anyone away athletically; only average in that department.
- His production is really down so far this season.
Offensive Tackle
Matt Kalil, USC. 6'6" 295 lbs.
Likely Pick: 3-10
Beat out fellow Top 10 pick Tyron Smith last season, as Kalil played Left Tackle and pushed Smith to the right side. But like Smith, he needs to add a few pounds.
Jonathan Martin, Stanford. 6'6" 305 lbs.
Likely Pick: 5-10
Martin is trusted with protecting the blindside of Heisman candidate Andrew Luck, and does it well. He dominates linebackers in run blocking when he gets to the second level.
Martin is regarded as the Top tackle Prospect by many.
Riley Reiff, Iowa. 6'6" 300 lbs.
Likely Pick: 10-20
Reiff is only a Junir and could stay in school, but knowing he will be a Top 20 pick could drag him in. Reiff takes on the best rushers the Big Ten has to offer weekly.
Andrew Datko, Florida State. 6'6" 320 lbs.
Likely Pick: 25-40
Datko anchors the offensie line for one of the ACC's best teams. He does a great job, but is missing the dominance that Martin and Kalil have.
Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State. 6'5" 320 lbs.
Likely Pick: 40-60
Adcock's NFL ready size, coupled with decent athleticism will likely land him in the second round to a team needing a Right Tackle.
Mike Adams, Ohio State. 6'6" 320 lbs.
Likely Pick: 50-70
Adams is really the only solid thing in the Ohio State offense right now, and scouts see that.
Nate Potter, Boise State. 6'6" 300 lbs.
Likely Pick: 75-95
Potter is the main piece of a line that keeps Kellen Moore from rarely being touched. Potter hasn't shown enough against big, athletic rushers like you find in the SEC and BIg Ten, though.
Zebire Sanders, Florida State. 6'5" 310 lbs.
Likely Pick: 85-110
Sanders works opposite Andrew Datko, who will be likely dgo 2 rounds ahead of Sanders (2nd and 4th).
Matt Reynolds, BYU. 6'4" 305 lbs.
Likely Pick: 85-110
Reynolds is one of the best offensive linemann to play for a non-AQ team in the country.
Offensive Guards
Cordy Glenn, Georgia. 6'5" 345 lbs.
Likely Pick: 20-30
Glenn is a natural guard who will likely be the first ones off the board in this draft. His size is amazing, and he still moves well carrying all that weight.
Glenn will try to use 2011 to solidify himself as the Top Guard prospect.
David DeCastro, Stanford. 6'5" 310
Likely Pick: 25-40
DeCastro is the second Stanford lineman who could go in the 1st round. He was 1st-team All-Pac 10 Last season, voted by the coaches.
Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State. 6'5" 345 lbs.
Likely Pick: 30-50
Osmele is a big, strong lineman who will likely find a home in the 2nd round.
Lucas Nix, Pittsburgh. 6'5" 310 lbs.
Likely Pick: 50-70
Nix, a product of Pitt and the Big Eastm has a common size and skillset to play guard in the NFL.
Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin. 6'4" 318 lbs.
Liely Pick: 50-70
Zeitler lead blocks for one of the best rushing attacks in college football.
Senio Kelemete, Washington. 6'3" 300 lbs.
Likely Pick: 80-110
Kelemete is slightly undersized to play in the NFL at anything besides center, but he's still worth a 4th round look as a backup guard.


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Taking daughter around the lake near by the big box store to exercise their dog, it is part way around the lake and mother admits to her daughter that she just realizes what is bothering her. It was her own need for turning around in the store and approaching her sister and having a conversation. She found herself in a reaction to her daughters experience and remained loyal to her wishes. Her daughters experience that may result from……..
A funny thing on the way to family becoming divorced happened when mom's sister sold her first condo. This sister moved in to a building the recently separated husband and father of her sister and her children had already moved into. Not long afterwards husbands girlfriend and child move in the apartment above hers and she finds herself connecting in a sympathetic way with them as her own sister and her children are in the process of filing for divorce and moving forward. The sympathy for this new couple came in the way of a bullying influence through her recommendations that her sister had to now include this new partner and child into considerations of compensation. She was so uncomfortable with the situation she was unable to hear what this brought up for her sister when she wasn't being supportive or loyal to her as her own family member. Shortly afterwards the new couple broke up as father had a new girlfriend, and when new girl lost interest got back together and moved in as a family with her child for short time. Before long he moved on and in with someone else. Had the sister been influenced by her own sister's pushy recommendations it may have turned into a nightmare!
Shortly after this sister moved out of her apartment and bought her second condo in same neighborhood. On the avenue during a sidewalk sale the children and mom saw sister come out of the drug store and turn towards them. They all smiled and as they stepped forward to say hi and talk, sister looked away, put her head down and walked right through them. Their mouths dropped open and with a look of shock on their faces they watched her cross the street, go behind a building and walk away through the alley rather than the stay in the market area. These children were young and didn't understand what was going on, nor had they been told anything. They had many questions. This explains daughters urgent reaction now on her birthday and her mom's hesitancy.
At a recent presentation the speaker spoke about the connection between cultural behaviors of competition and loyalty. The focus was upon relationships and families. He suggested in his talk that in a small group there is always competition and with an addition of a new person or group the original competitors become loyal to their own group and compete as a team. The example given was two teams of rowers. In one boat there may be opposing personalities that struggle to lead the group yet in competition they drop that in order to beat the other team. This explanation answers questions of how people fight in relationship yet pull together to oppose or resist anyone new even if the intent of the new party is for the purpose of support. Even in expressing their pain between each other if they feel a threat towards one of them they will stand up for them until the appeared threat settles.
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With the MLB lost to a knee injury, can the Texans hold its defense together, especially in a week when they face a motivated Aaron Rodgers?
The Texans will try to remain undefeated this Sunday night when they host the Packers at Reliant Stadium. Houston was a 5-point favorite but that number had been bet down to -3 as of Friday.
"This is one of our top three best bets of the week and we see the Packers winning outright," said Jack Randall, tipping his hand as to which way fellow capper Mike Pickett is betting this week.
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The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
Memorials and Graves
Cemeteries and Memorials
|Thiepval Memorial
|St Amand British Cemetery
|Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2
|Couin British Cemetery
|Hebuterne Military Cemetery
|Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery
|Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery
|Rossignol Wood Cemetery
|Foncquevillers Military Cemetery
|Bienvillers Military Cemetery
|Sailly au Bois Military Cemetery
|Achiet le Petit German Cemetery
here are three main memorials to the men of the 56th (1st London) Division and 46th (North Midland) Division who died in front of Gommecourt on 1st July 1916. The longest, and in some ways the saddest, list of names is inscribed on the panels of the great Memorial to the Missing of the Somme which sits on the heights above the River Ancre at Thiepval.
Panel after panel records the names of the men whose bodies were never found. Amongst them is my distant relative, Rfm Charles Tompson of the 1/9th London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles). Gone but not forgotten.
Four other cemeteries hold the mortal remains of many of the men who died that day. In the middle of No Man's Land, in the centre of the Londoner's battlefield lies Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2. This contains the graves of men whose bodies were collected from the battlefield after the Germans retired to the Hindenburg Line in the early spring of 1917. On the road out of Hebuterne towards Sailly au Bois, behind the farms on the right hand side of the road, lies Hebuterne Military Cemetery. This contains the bodies of men fatally wounded during the two month's preparation for the attack and the bodies of men brought to the Advanced Dressing Station on 1st July 1916 but whose lives could not be saved.
On the 46th Division's front Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery lies between the villages of Foncquevillers and Gommecourt and just to the south of the road that connects them. From the top of the stairs one gets a perfect view of the entire battlefield. Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery is a concentration cemetery, i.e. it contains the bodies of men moved from temporary cemeteries or discovered after the war (as is Gommecourt No. 2 cemetery). An appendix in 'A Lack of Offensive Spirit?' describes the creation of this cemetery and contains unique information provided by the Commonwealth War Graves Commisssion not previously seen.
To the rear (west) of Foncquevillers lies the Military Cemetery. Like Hebuterne Cemetery it was located next to the Advanced Dressing Station and it contains men from May and June, a mass grave for the dead of 1st July and several officers whose bodies were found in March 1917 when the Germans withdrew from Gommecourt to the Hindenburg Lines. Amongst them is the only recipient of the Victoria Cross awarded for the attack on Gommecourt: Capt John Green, VC of the 5th Sherwood Foresters.
Further back, in villages like St Amand, Souastre, Couin, Henu, Bienvillers, Warlincourt and the town of Doullens, are many more cemeteries which hold the bodies of the men who succumbed to their wounds on the long and tortuous route to the medical facilities in the rear.
Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
The memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was built between 1928 and 1932 and unveiled by the Prince of Wales, in the presence of the President of France, on 31 July 1932. It records the names of 72,115 soldiers of Great Britain, Ireland and South Africa who died on the Somme before 20th March 1918 and who have no known grave.
The missing of the 56th Division can be found on the following panels of the Memorial:
The missing of the 46th Division can be found on the following panels of the Memorial:
The Thiepval Memorial can be found on the D73 off the main Bapaume to Albert road (D929). There is now a modern visitor centre with many features including a film about the Battle of the Somme.
For full details about the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Thiepval [Back]
Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2
Four cemeteries were created in No Man's Land on the 56th Division's front in the spring of 1917. Cemetery No. 2 originally contained 101 men of the 56th Division but, after the war, the graves of all four cemeteries were concentrated at Cemetery No. 2.
Gommecourt British Cemetery No.2 now contains 1,357 First World War burials and commemorations. 682 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to 33 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Apart from the casualties of the 1st July 1916 there are many burials from the spring of 1917 and from the spring and summer of 1918 when these fields were fought over again as the great German offensive flowed and then ebbed.
Gommecourt British Cemetery No.2 sits mid-way between the two front lines and is an excellent place from which to observe the battlefield. The sunken Hebuterne to Bucquoy road which leads to it is very much the same as in 1916 and gives a good example of what the Gommecourt-Puisieux road would have looked like at the time. From the rear wall of the cemetery, at the opposite end to the Great Cross of Sacrifice one looks over the fields across which the 169th Brigade attacked. In the distance lie Gommecourt Park and village.
From the northern wall one can see the area across which The Rangers attacked. Nameless Farm has long since ceased to exist but this German bulwark was located on the cemetery side of the Gommecourt-Puisieux road almost directly facing the cemetery wall.
Look to the east and one can see the higher ground across which the London Scottish attacked. The Farmer-Farmyward stronghold now lies in the midst of the fields of corn which usually cover the area in the summer. The dell of trees is located on Fable trench, the third German line.
Gommecourt is a village 19 kilometres south-west of Arras. The Cemetery lies just off the road between Gommecourt and Puisieux (D6). It can also be reached from Hebuterne by following the road to Bucquoy.
For full details about Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2 please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Gommecourt [Back]
Hebuterne Military Cemetery was started by the Field Ambulances of the 48th (South Midland) Division which occupied Hebuterne prior to the arrival of the 56th Division.
The cemetery lies behind the farm house in which had been constructed the Advanced Dressing Station used by the London Field Ambulances in the early summer of 1916. More graves were added in 1918 when the area was fought over again.
Only 50 of the 750 men buried here are unknown and the London graves here are those of the fatally wounded men who did not survive long enough to be sent to the better medical facilities to the rear.
To reach the cemetery turn right up a farm track just as the Hebuterne to Sailly au Bois road leaves the village. Hebuterne is a village 15 kilometres north of Albert (Somme) and 20 kilometres south-west of Arras. Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn right following the signs for Hebuterne.
For full details about Hebuterne Military Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Hebuterne [Back]
Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery was created after the clearance of a dozen temporary cemeteries created after March 1917 when the Germans withdrew from Gommecourt to the Hindenburg Lines. The men there are predominantly from the 46th Division though there are some from the fighting in 1918 when the Germans again occupied the area.
The cemetery is located to the south of the Gommecourt to Foncquevillers Road and is on the southern edge of the area attacked by the 46th Division. You can see a complete panorama of the Division's front from the top of the steps next to the Cross of Sacrifice.
Two thirds of the men in the cemetery are unidentified but a full description of the clearance of the battlefield and the creation of Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery can be found in 'A Lack of Offensive Spirit?'
Foncquevillers is a village about 18 kilometres south-west of Arras on the D3. Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery is situated a little way south-east along the D6. A CWGC signpost indicating the road is situated at the junction near the post office in Foncquevillers and the Cemetery is on the right hand side of the road just before arriving at Gommecourt.
For full details about Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery [Back]
Foncquevillers Military Cemetery
Foncquevillers Military Cemetery was started by the French Army when they occupied the area from late 1914 to the middle of 1915. It was then carried on by the Field Ambulances of the 48th (South Midland) Division until May when the 46th Division took over the sector.
It was then used by the Field Ambulances of the 46th, the 56th and then the 46th Division again until March 1917 when the front moved forward to the Hindenburg Lines. It was used again in 1918 when the German Spring Offensive again reached the Gommecourt area.
A mass grave from 1st July 1916 can be found in Plot I, Row L where there are up to three names per headstone. Several officers of the Sherwood Foresters were recovered and buried in the cemetery in March 1917, amongst them Capt. John Leslie Green VC RAMC, 1/5th Sherwood Foresters who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 1st July 1916. His grave is in Plot III, row D, grave 5.
After the war, 74 bodies were brought in to be buried in the cemetery and 325 French military graves were removed to La Targette French National Cemetery, near Arras. Only 53 of the 684 men buried in the cemetery are unknown
For full details about Foncquevillers Military Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Foncquevillers [Back]
Sailly au Bois Military Cemetery
Sailly au Bois Military Cemetery was started in May when the London Field Ambulances started a dressing station there.
The road from Sailly au Bois to Hebuterne was the main route for supplies and reliefs and many Field Artillery batteries were placed on either side of this road.
Sailly-au-Bois is a village between Arras and Amiens. The Military Cemetery is western of the village, on the south side of the road (D23) leading to Bayencourt and Souastre. Access to this road can be taken from the main road (N25) from Doullens to Arras leading to Gaudiempre and St Amand (D23).
For full details about Sailly au Bois Military Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Sailly [Back]
St Amand British Cemetery was started in the spring of 1916 and in May the London Field Ambulances started a dressing station there to service the Heavy artillery.
The cemetery contains 221 identified graves mainly from 1916 and 1918.
St. Amand is a village in the southern part of the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, 17 kilometres east of Doullens. The British Cemetery is on the northern side of the village.
For full details about St Amand British Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - St Amand [Back]
Couin British Cemetery was begun in May 1916 by the field ambulances of the 48th (South Midland) Division and then became the location of the 56th Division's Main Dressing Station (MDS). The original cemetery is on the south (right) side of the road out of Couin towards Souastre. On the other side of the road is the New British Cemetery, opened in January 1917. The MDS was the last staging post for the wounded of the 1st July before they were either sent to the Divisional Rest Station (lightly wounded) or onto the Casualty Clearing Stations at Warlincourt.
Couin British Cemetery contains 401 Commonwealth and three German graves.
Couin is a village 15 kilometres east of Doullens. Follow the main Doullens to Arras road, N25, as far as the crossroads with the D23. Follow the D23 to Souastre, then the D2 to Couin.
For full details about Couin British Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Couin [Back]
Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery
Started in May 1916, this cemetery served the 20th and 43rd Casualty Clearing Stations and now contains 1,266 Commonwealth burials of the First World War. There are also 29 German and two French war graves.
On the other side of the main Arras-Doullens Road runs the railway between the two towns and this was used for the evacuation of the wounded by ambulance train to the Base Hospitals and Channel Ports.
A few kilometres to the west of Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery is a French military airbase at La Bellevue, the home of No. 8 Squadron, RFC during the summer of 1916.
Warlincourt and Saulty are villages on either side of the main road (N25) between Arras (22 kilometres) and Doullens (13 kilometres). Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery is situated just off the north side of the road.
For full details about Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Warlincourt [Back]
Rossignol Wood Cemetery is one of several small cemeteries that lie on the south side of the Gommecourt to Puisieux Road, i.e. behind the German lines in 1916. This cemetery was begun in the spring of 1917 after the German withdrawal. Unusually there are more German graves than British here and it was used by the 170th Infantry Regiment to bury its men killed on 1st July 1916. There are 41 Commonwealth graves and 70 German, 42 of them unknown. The German graves lie on the eastern side of the cemetery.
Rossignol Wood Cemetery lies approximately one kilometre north-east of Hebuterne, on the road between Gommecourt and Puisieux (D6).
For full details about Rossignol Wood Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Rossignol [Back]
Bienvillers Military Cemetery was begun in September 1915 by the 37th Division and was used by the 46th and 56th Divisions until March 1917. It was reopened in March 1918 and used through to September 1918.
The cemetery was completed in 1922-24 when a number of graves, mainly of 1916, were brought in from the battlefields of the Ancre. There are twenty-one plots on the slope running away from the road and of the 1,605 Commonwealth burials 425 are unidentified.
Bienvillers is a large village in the department of the Pas de Calais 18 kilometres south-west of Arras. The Military Cemetery is just beyond the village on the south road leading to Souastre (D2). A CWGC signpost indicating directions to the site is situated on the village square.
For full details about Bienvillers Military Cemetery please follow this link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Bienvillers [Back]
Achiet le Petit German Cemetery
There are few German cemeteries in this part of France, the largest on the Somme 1st July front line being at Fricourt, south of the Albert-Bapaume Road. The cemetery at Achiet le Petit contains a number of German soldiers who died on their way back to the Field Hospitals at Vaulx-Vraucourt and Fremicourt.
Achiet-le-Petit is a village and commune about 19 kilometres south of Arras. Take the main road from Arras to Bapaume (N17) and at Ervillers turn right onto the D9 towards Achiet.
Sadly, the cemetery is the regular victim of vandalism with the register books burnt and cross detroyed. More information about German graves, memorials and cemeteries can be found here [Back]
A complete Roll of Honour of the dead of the 56th (1st London) Division from May to 1st July 1916 (including died of wounds at a later date) can be found in 'Pro Patria Mori'.
A complete Roll of Honour of the dead of the 46th (North Midland) Division from May to 1st July 1916 (including died of wounds at a later date) can be found in 'A Lack of Offensive Spirit?'.
They are published courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission whose web site can be found here
Alan MacDonald's books about Gommecourt
'Pro Patria Mori', the account of the 56th Division's involvement at Gommecourt, was first published in 2006. A revised edition was published in August 2008
For more about the book please go HERE.
Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2
looking west towards Gommecourt
The body of 2nd Lt George Stuart Arthur, aged 32, the son of Samuel & Louisa Arthur of 24, Heath Crescent, Halifax is thought to lie in one of the graves in Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2.
2nd Lt Arthur led the small party of Queen's Westminsters to their objective of the Quadrilateral. He then covered their withdrawal under attack from German bombing parties. He was either killed at this time or later when the order came to abandon the German trenches in the evening of 1st July 1916.
"We Will Remember Them"
Hebuterne Military Cemetery
Many of the graves are grouped together by unit with the London Division's graves mainly to the left of the photograph. There are 56th Division burials here from May to July 1916.
The grave above marks the final resting place of three men, from three units, all of whom died on 1st July 1916.
1409 Spr. William Leuchars of the 416th (1/1st City of Edinburgh) Field Coy RE was aged 21 when he died. He was the son of Alexander & Georgina Leuchars of 24, Colville Place, Edinburgh. Spr Leuchars was killed trying to remove barricades blocking the Hebuterne to Bucquoy Road.
1834 L/Cpl Charles James Turner, aged 26, was the son of Mrs. R. Turner of 87, Royal Rd., Kennington Park, London. He was born in Lambeth, London. The 1/2nd Londons sacrificed themselves trying desperately to bring supplies to the London Rifle Brigade.
4198 Pte Alfred George Smith, aged 32, was the husband of Elizabeth Smith of 24, Hampden St., Harrow Rd., Paddington, London. The Kensingtons stood under appalling artillery fire in the British lines unable to help the London Scottish trapped in the German lines.
"We Will Remember Them"
This note was laid at the foot of the gravestone of 2 Lt. Henry Bastick Pilgrim, the son of Mrs Fanny Pilgrim of 277 Norwood Road, London SE24
Every death a personal tragedy.
"We Will Remember Them"
Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery
Foncquevillers Military Cemetery


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Don't bank on early dollar fall, says Henry
Mon August 20, 2012 1:55pm
FORMER treasury boss Ken Henry has told business the Australian dollar is likely to remain high for the foreseeable future.
Dr Henry told the Australian Industry Group forum in Canberra today it would not be prudent to bank on an early sizeable depreciation in the exchange rate.
"There is no silver bullet that is going to rapidly devalue the dollar and make things easier for Australian businesses in the immediate future," he said.
Many trade-exposed businesses have suffered under the strong currency, which has been lifted by strong demand for the nation's commodities and economic troubles in the US.
However, Dr Henry said Australia's economic policy framework - which includes a floating exchange rate, the independent setting of monetary policy and competition policy - had served the nation well.
"These things have helped to protect Australia from the impact of several economic shocks emanating from overseas," he said.
"It is important that we will build on them and resist the temptation to dismantle parts of the framework, even though we may perceive from that dismantling a short term advantage."
He also said local businesses must start acting like regional entities, by becoming part of regional supply chains, partnering with similar or complimentary foreign firms or moving parts of their operations to Asia.
Dr Henry conceded that moving components to Asia was not easy because such plans often attracted criticism from unions and local communities.
But he pointed to the example of Australian bootmaker Blundstone, which prospered from moving part of its business offshore despite being criticised.
"It is clear today that if Blundstone had not shifted elements of its manufacturing to Asia five years ago, it would have gone out of business completely," he said.