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Trayvon Martin: A Bullet in the Heart of Racial Justice
July 19, 2013
Law enforcement officers (whose standard operating procedure is merely to stop a suspected perpetrator, rather than shoot to kill) practice on this target silhouette of a human being. If this is the example coming from our authorities, what message will vigilantes like George Zimmerman take away?
The new film Fruitvale Station examines the obstacles facing young black men in America today.
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The sonic chain in this area is notoriously slow. I have not had success at this drive-up restaurant getting good food quickly. I would not recommend this fast-food if you really need your food served fast.
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Ooooh… I'm super excited to share with you another fun little DIY treat for this Fall or Thanksgiving.
You KNOW my favorite season of the year is Fall and there's inspiration everywhere (well, mostly on Pinterest and Instagram because sadly there isn't much of Fall going on in Las Vegas, ever). Anyway, recently I made a Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treat Bundt Cake drizzled with caramel for KraftRecipes.com and it left me wanting more. It was so good and easy to make that I knew I had to keep rolling with it. I remembered seeing the fabulous girls of Anders Ruff make several Rice Krispie Treat cakes in the past and thought…. I'll make one for Fall!


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Anyone here have any experience using D-Star equipment on their boat ?
I know very little about it at this point and I was curious how you were using it if you are using it. Functionally, from what I can figure out, it looks kind of like a long range point-to-point wi-fi connection that can reach boat to boat if both of you have D-Star equipment onboard, but that's about all I know.
If it is anything like it appears to be it seems like the perfect solution for setting up a network between boats and shore stations where wi-fi really just doesn't cut it because the range is so limited. The bandwidth isn't nearly as high but it looks like you can reach out across miles of empty ocean.
If you know anything about using D-Star first hand please speak up!
Total news to me, but if you can "skip" a WiFi signal from boat to boat in a VPN, it would mean internet access waaaaayyy out in the anchorage, instead of just the first 200 metres.
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Hey Authors,
I want to announce the launch of Support Dash, a customer support web-app, and also thank everyone here who helped me get it off the ground.
I spent the last six months developing and talking with many of you here in order to create it, and I just released the beta. Support Dash was designed to help developers selling WordPress themes & plugins deliver better customer support, in less time. It also integrates with the Envato API to verify paying customers.
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Looks like the link got removed – didn't mean to break the rules! You can check it out by googling for us or just shoot me a message on my profile.
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Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2008
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
Winemaker's Notes
This Chianti Classico Riserva has a ruby red hue with a trace of garnet. The nose is elegant, displaying hints of spice and fruit. This is a well-structured wine with evident tannins and long persistance.
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva (Sangiovese) is a beautiful, precise wine laced with sweet dark cherries, menthol, tobacco, minerals and spices. It shows gorgeous clarity and precision in a highly appealing, mid-weight style. The Riserva spent 24 months in oak, 80% cask and 20% new barriques, a much better balance for the fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2023."
International Wine Cellar - "Ruby-red. Penetrating aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, violet and flint. Lush on entry, then pure, vinous and deep, with wonderful balance to the pure red fruit and mineral flavors. Finishes with even tannins and outstanding persistence, with a faint note of fresh blackcurrant providing lift on the back."
Tasting Panel - "A classic rendition of Sangiovese: bright, fresh and juicy with berries and a hint of violets; tangy, charming and nervy with depth and lovely structure; long and balanced."
Wine Spectator - "Blueberry and blackberry flavors are married to a lean, wiry frame. Hints of flowers and mineral add dimension, and this closes down on the finish. Needs time. To be released spring 2012. Best from 2014 through 2024."
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Castello di Volpaia overlooks the village of Radda in Chianti. The town was built in the 11th century as a fortified village on the Florence/Siena border. Although only part of the original protective walls and two of its six towers are still standing, the medieval layout and buildings within the village are still intact, making Volpaia one of the best preserved villages of its period. Just as it has been for the last 900 years, the entire village is intimately involved in the production of wine and olive oil. The cellars, bottling plant, barrels and olive press are nestled within the original stone walls that have been carefully restored by owners Carlo Mascheroni and Giovannella Stianti Mascheroni and their children, Nicoló and Federica. View all Castello di Volpaia Wines
About TuscanyView a map of Tuscany wineries (TUSS-can-ee) Sangiovese. Most of the wine coming from Tuscany is made from some clone of this varietal, but a growing trend, started by the renegade winemakers of those Super Tuscans, is to incorporate more international varietals.
Notable FactsThe most well known sub-districts of Tuscany are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (note that Montepulciano here refers to the local village, not the grape variety found in the Italian region of Abruzzi). Wine labeled from these regions is DOC-regulated and Sangiovese-based blends. Quality wine from these DOC areas has been on the rise for decades, with top-notch winemakers and wineries shedding the low-quality image once held for Tuscan wine by producing consistently outstanding bottlings that range from deliciously drinkable to highly ageable. Newer to the scene are regions like Bohlgeri and the Maremma, home to of what are now termed "Super-Tuscans," named for the wine coming from the Tuscany area, but not following all of the DOC or DOCG laws required in Italy. In the 1970's, some pioneer winemakers began buying land outside of Chianti and Montalcino, and planting not only Sangiovese, but also international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine they produced only fit into the lowest Italian category of "vina da tavola," but the winemakers sold the wine for high prices, creating an almost cult following, and spurning a new wine category called IGT.
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For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.
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Mon Jasmin Noir Perfume
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Mon Jasmin Noir Perfume by Bvlgari, Mon jasmin noir is all about revealing the secrets of the woods . It was launched in 2011 by the opulent italian jewelry house of bvlgari, it has been created by oliver page and sophie labbe. It is a concoction of the wild and the pleasant. The face of this 'mediterranean paradise' campaign is kirsten dunst of the 'interview with the vampire' fame. With the best noses and faces involved, this eau de parfum is a blend of pleasant notes. Lily of the valley and ... Read More ... Read More the gorgeous sambac jasmine combinedswith the animalic nougatine, and oriental woods to give a fragrance to orchid stylishness and passion. All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations.
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Jasmin Noir is the most beautiful scent I've owned to date, however one should use it very lightly. I got a headache and almost became nauseous when I tried applying it liberally like I do with Voile de Jasmin and Rose Essentielle. There are strong overtones of sweet sandalwood and jasmine. Such a sensual and unforgettable aroma. I absolutely love the scent. I just make a point to spray it from an arm's distance toward my chest area, then transfer to my wrists from my chest, and to my neck and shoulders from my wrists. When wearing it in the day (to work for example) I also use a lightly scented body powder to soften it. In the evening I don't diffuse the aroma, and the perfume is liquid Sofia Loren. I plan to mix some with my cocoabutter and essential oils.
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Oughterard Holiday Hostel & Angling Center
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Manning throws for 305 yards, Broncos top Saints
DENVER The dinged-up thumb. The New Orleans defense.
Neither came close to slowing down Peyton Manning on Sunday night.
Despite banging his throwing thumb on an opponent's helmet in the second quarter, Manning passed for 305 yards and three scores, led a pair of 90-plus-yard touchdown drives and easily outplayed Drew Brees to lead the Denver Broncos to a 34-14 victory over the Saints.
Manning surpassed the 300-yard mark for the fifth straight time to match his personal best and set a franchise record for Denver (4-3). He completed 22 of 30 throws for a passer rating of 138.9. Willis McGahee ran for 122 yards and a score for the Broncos, who won two in a row for the first time this season and took sole possession of first place in the AFC West.
"It's fine," Manning said about his thumb. "As a quarterback, your biggest fear is hitting your hand on the helmet of a defensive lineman. It's mostly the nail. Might be sore tomorrow."
The Broncos gained 530 yards - a season high - against the NFL's worst defense. The Saints are the first team to allow 400 yards in seven straight games since 1950, which is as far back as STATS LLC can search its NFL database.
Coming in on a two-game winning streak of its own, New Orleans (2-5) was hoping to get a boost from the return of linebackers-turned-interim head coach Joe Vitt from his six-game suspension for the team's bounty scandal. All he can do is stand on the sidelines, though, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma - another Saint implicated in the scandal - returned to the starting lineup, but he couldn't plug the holes, either.
"I've got to do a better job of preparing our football team," Vitt said. "I've got to do a better job of getting the team ready physically, mentally and emotionally to play in a game like this. And quite frankly, there's things I need to do better."
The Broncos held Brees and the league's top passing offense to 213 yards and two scores, the second marking the first points Denver has allowed in the fourth quarter since opening week.
Brees extended his record to 50 straight games with at least one touchdown pass. He also reached 301 career touchdown passes to climb past John Elway for sixth on the career list.
Small consolation on a night in which the Broncos' defense looked almost as good as the offense.
"That was a very poor performance on our part," Brees said. "We were not able to sustain drives and we left our defense out there entirely too long. That was just very stale."
The Saints converted only 1 of 12 third downs.
"This football team has been through a lot," Vitt said. "But it's not an excuse for the way we played tonight. It's not an excuse for dropped balls, missed tackles."
Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard did extensive damage, finishing with 13 tackles, two pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble and one interception, when Vitt chose to go for it on fourth-and-2 from the Denver 47 early in the second quarter with the game tied at 7.


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In the northeastern part of the state the 'rejected Claims of the Baron de Bastrop' are identified. Bastrop was a curious, nefarious, and dynamic individual who, though largely unknown in history books, played a significant role in this history of America, particularly Texas. Bostrop was born Philip Hendrick Nering Bogel in Dutch Guiana but relocated to Holland as a young map where, with his parents, he settles I Leeuwarden, Friesland. Reaching his maturity, Philip took a post as tax collector for the province. In 1793 he was rightfully prosecuted for stealing the provincial taxes for personal gain. Just one step ahead of the headsman, Philip, now traveling under the assumed name of Felipe enrique Neri, fled to Spanish Louisiana. There through sheer force of charisma he convinced the local settlers that he was a Dutch nobleman fleeing the French invasion of Holland. He fabricated the title 'Baron de Bastrop' and negotiated with the Spanish governor to take control of much of northwestern Louisiana and southern Kentucky in order to found a colony in the Ouachita River Valley. When Louisiana joined the United States Bastrop's claims in this region were rejected and the colony put on hold for lack of funds. Looking for new opportunities he moved to the then Mexican Texas. A chance acquaintance with Moses Austin several years earlier led to Bastrop lobbying successfully for the establishment of the Ango-American Austin colony in Texas. These events later led to the Mexican American War and the annexation of Texas.
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The Bend It Like Beckham director has done it again. In a gesture that makes Indian cinema's heart swell with pride her iconic film about a girl who is determined to play football in the UK, has been selected as one of the films with a stamp being issued in its honour in the 'Great British Film Special Stamp Issue'.
The other globally-celebrated films which have also been issued as stamps along with Gurinder's films by the British government are A Matter Of Life & Death(1946), Lawrence Of Arabia(1962), 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Chariots Of Fire(1981), Secrets & Lies(1996), A Colour Box(1935) , The Night Mail(1936), Love On The Wing(1938), Spare Time(1939) .
To have a film by an Indian director being selected for such a singular honour alongside such British classics ,is a matter of great pride for India and its motley group of filmmakers who have made a global impact.
When contacted Gurinder Chadha was understandably over the moon. Speaking exclusively to After Hrs, Gurinder said, "This is awesome! I believe my film changed race relations in this country from an 'us and them' culture to more of an 'us and us' culture. The proof is right here in the Royal Mail collection."
Gurinder is now working on a musical version of Bend It Like Beckham. "It will hit the West End next year. It has been a brilliant creative experience for me working with West End musical royalty like Charles Heart .He is doing my lyrics and who also wrote Phantom Of The Opera .I am also working with multi-award winning producer Sonia Friedman who is riding high with Book of Mormon right now."
Curiously women directors still find it hard to break into big-time movie making. She says, "It's still a male industry where they control the finances and distribution and so the female sensibility and audience are not always party to their consciousness, until a Bridesmaids comes along and everyone say. 'Oh ,women go to the cinema too and can generate hit movies!"


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In a lawsuit filed last year, the family of Kashif Khwaja claims that a water-bill dispute grew into harassment and forced the family to live in unsafe conditions with limited water use in their Cielo community home.
"The plaintiffs allege and believe that they were treated differently because of their ethnicity," the lawsuit says, adding that Olivenhain officials' actions "are geared towards an effort to have the plaintiffs leave the affluent, gated, private community located in Rancho Santa Fe."
Olivenhain officials deny the family's claims of discrimination, fraud and other wrongdoing and say they are merely enforcing agency policies that require homes to have a residential water meter and all outstanding bills paid.
The family currently has limited water flowing through their pipes, which they continue to pay Olivenhain for as they seek to resolve a dispute over a temporary construction water meter installed at the home and a $22,000 unpaid bill that preceded the family's occupancy.
U-T Watchdog this month wrote about an incident involving Olivenhain's general manager, Kimberly Thorner, who posed as a job candidate and wore a burqa in an elaborate ruse, being interviewed by four unknowing staffers and then surprising them on hidden camera.
An anonymous tipster offended by the cultural insensitivity sent a photo of the costume and the employees to the U-T. Thorner said she meant no offense by the choice of a disguise during the 2009 incident.
Khwaja and his wife Isha Deen purchased the 8,800-square-foot hilltop home in August 2010. Neither plaintiff responded to requests for an interview.
In court papers, the family describes increasingly aggressive visits by Olivenhain employees attempting to shut off the water, which the family argues violates state law and a court injunction.
Khwaja went so far as to place padlocks and cables around the meter and installed motion sensors and security cameras to make sure the meter wasn't removed.
The lawsuit claims employee tampering, some caught on camera, has greatly reduced the home's water pressure, rendering utilities almost useless. Family members have to wash dishes by hand and water plants by hand, they say, and $400,000 in landscaping has been destroyed.
Khwaja and Deen are seeking to recover landscape damages, the costs of maintaining a second home, and a $5,000 refund of higher rates charged for the unneeded construction water meter.
"OMWD is abusing its power and control over water," the lawsuit states. "Without water service a home is deemed uninhabitable. The defendants are depriving the plaintiffs' the right to live in and enjoy their own property."
Olivenhain's attorney, Thomas D. Long with Los Angeles-based Nossaman LLP, said the family's allegations are untrue.
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MADRID (AP)Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters to focus on the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals and Davis Cup final.
The second-ranked Nadal says on his Facebook page the decision to pull out of next weeks event at Bercy was necessary to prepare well for the end of this season and also for 2012.
The Spaniard has not played since losing to the 23rd-ranked Florian Mayer in the second round in Shanghai three weeks ago.
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Lost in all the anonymous bashing and intense criticism of the New York Jets from the fans and media has been one intriguing question: What do the Jets coaches think of Tim Tebow. If Rex Ryan and company could turn back the clock and prevent the Tebow trade from happening, would they? We know Mark Sanchez would, and no one can blame him for that. But we also know Ryan was openly excited about the possibilities Tebow would bring to the Jets offense before the season, warning opposing teams to be prepared to deal with both Sanchez and New York's newest weapon. Blame it on broken ribs if you wish, but Tebow has accounted for exactly 126 yards of total offense and no touchdowns after appearing in 10 games this season. As Gary Myers of the NY Daily News pointed out, it would be naive to think it is a coincidence that Ryan chose to replace a struggling Sanchez against the Cardinals on a day in which Greg McElroy happened to be the team's primary backup quarterback. Sanchez was particularly awful and had thrown three interceptions in the first half alone, but he has had plenty of horrible halves and stretches of play this season that would have warranted being replaced. Yet, Ryan never pulled the trigger when Tebow was the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart. "I don't want to get into the what-ifs and all that kind of stuff," Rex said when asked if Tebow would have replaced Sanchez against Arizona like McElroy did. "The fact is Greg was the guy that was active." After repeatedly backing Sanchez throughout the years, it took only one 7-6 victory for Ryan to become noncommittal about who his starting quarterback will be next weekend. Sanchez had posted QB ratings lower than 70.0 on six different occasions prior to last Sunday, but none of those games inspired the Jets to bench him in favor of Tebow. Perhaps New York's coaching staff feels the same way about Tebow as his current and former teammates do. Photo credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE
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Last week, I wrapped up my first Fantasy Football expert draft of the season, and I am a happy man. Based on the rankings and projections I did, I built a mammoth squad.
So either I nailed it and had a killer draft, or I completely stunk up the joint and will go 3-9.
Here's the rundown – I picked 10th overall.
Round 1: Steve Slaton, RB, Houston
Nothing but running backs over the first eight picks before Larry Fitzgerald went ninth overall. Slaton falling to 10th was a joy for me, and taking a stud rusher with goal-line and receiving duties this late was a no-brainer. I doubt we'll see him last this long in other drafts going forward.
Passed up: Frank Gore, Marion Barber, Drew Brees
Round 2: Andre Johnson, WR, Houston
Fine, I took back-to-back Texans. It doesn't bother me – both are solid and put up a lot of points in a potent offense. Johnson is one of three Fantasy receivers well worth a Top-15 pick, and if you miss on one of them your receiving corps is already behind the proverbial eight-ball. I did pass up DeAngelo Williams for Johnson here, but I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't already taken Slaton.
Passed up: DeAngelo Williams, Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss
Round 3: Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans
Not a well-known name … if you didn't make the Fantasy playoffs last year. Thomas should easily top 1,000 total yards and be a candidate for 10-plus touchdowns. I'll gladly take the rusher in the middle of the Saints offense … especially in Round 3. It was tough to pass on Peyton Manning, but he was left as well as Tom Brady, and with one team picking behind me already having drafted a QB, I can wait until my next pick. IT PAYS TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT THE PEOPLE NEAR YOU IN THE DRAFT DO WITH THEIR PICKS!
Passed up: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady
Round 4: Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis
First-round talent in Round 4. I loved this. I should also mention that I took Manning over Brady because I know Manning's knees are fine. Brady's? Who can say with 100 percent certainty. I like Brady this year, sure, but Manning is safer.
Passed up: Tom Brady
Round 5: Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego
A lot of owners picked wide receivers in Rounds 4-5, so I was left with Jackson here. Also taken in front of me: Knowshon Moreno and Chris Wells (too early for my tastes, for now) along with Jason Witten. I needed a receiver before they dried up.
Passed up: Anthony Gonzalez, Santonio Holmes, Santana Moss, DeSean Jackson, Darren McFadden
Round 6: Dallas Clark, TE, Indianapolis
Jason Witten had gone before my Round 5 pick and Tony Gonzalez after. If I was going to get excellent production out of my tight end, I needed to take one now. Took Clark over Antonio Gates because he could effectively be the Colts' No. 2 receiver this season.
Passed up: Antonio Gates, DeSean Jackson, Donald Brown, Darren McFadden
Round 7: Devin Hester, WR, Chicago
Hester should be an excellent No. 3 Fantasy receiver this year with Jay Cutler in under center for the Bears. And really, the receiving pool was getting awfully shallow by this point. Taken in front of me: Kevin Walter and Laveranues Coles. I had to grab a wideout.
Passed up: Donald Driver, Le'Ron McClain, Derrick Mason
Round 8: Le'Ron McClain, RB, Baltimore
Couldn't pass up 10-touchdown potential in Round 8. I highly doubt the Ravens will make McClain's 2008 season a one-year wonder.
Passed up: Darren Sproles, Derrick Mason, Earnest Graham
Round 9: Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota
I normally don't draft rookie wide receivers, but I think Harvin could be an effective stat machine with the Vikings provided that he learns the offense right away. The Vikings invested a lot in him, including trips to Florida to make sure he was a good kid. I think they had designs on how to use him before they drafted him. I want a cut of that action.
Passed up: Ted Ginn, Jr., Ahmad Bradshaw, Sammy Morris
Round 10: LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia
Because there's no way Brian Westbrook at age 30 will play 16 games this year after failing to do so in every previous year in his career.
Passed up: Ricky Williams, Dustin Keller, Fred Jackson, Fred Taylor
Round 11: Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta
Value pick. Banking on improved stats since he's in a contract year. No way Michael Turner runs 350+ times in 2009 after doing it in 2008.
Passed up: Chester Taylor, Jeremy Maclin, Kyle Orton
Round 12: Kyle Orton, QB, Denver
I normally don't draft a backup QB if I get an elite passer, but Orton has a shot to be a huge stats machine in Denver with Josh McDaniels running the show. Hopefully it happens and I can deal Orton for some help at the midseason.
Passed up: Deion Branch, Hakeem Nicks
Round 13: Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee
Another value pick. Has a shot to post good numbers in favorable matchups. The Titans didn't sign him for nothing, did they?
Passed up: Isaac Bruce, Brian Robiskie, T.J. Duckett
Round 14: Giants DST
The unit is much improved after a busy offseason and should be very effective. Plus, I'm not sold on Dallas and Washington's offenses being threats to them. I think the NFC East has taken a step back … at least outside of N.Y. and Philly.
Round 15: Tashard Choice, RB, Dallas
Talent. Depth. Late-round flier. End of story.
Round 16: Mason Crosby, PK, Green Bay
Kicker. End of story.
As always, your feedback is appreciated. Let's talk about who I should have picked and who I nailed. Please either post below or hit me up on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daverichard
Category: NFL
Posted on: April 23, 2009 10:43 am
Edited on: April 23, 2009 10:44 am
Second-annual 20-minute mock draft
My editor despises mock drafts. He thinks they're a waste of time. As I've gotten older, I've begun to agree with him. I mean, what's the point? To guess who a team will take? Most teams have no idea who they'll take unless they reach for someone. At least that's how it goes starting after the first few picks.
When I do a mock draft, I select players I WOULD TAKE if I were the club's GM. For that reason, I completely don't expect for my mock to look anything like the real NFL draft. I guess I do mine for fun.
I also follow the edict of my editor, which is "Finish it in 20 minutes or it doesn't belong on the site." He doesn't want me projecting offensive linemen and defensive backs all day, and I follow his reasoning since my primary job is to cover the Fantasy Football universe.
So expect minimal analysis from me here. The clock stars ... noww!
1. Detroit: Matthew Stafford, GB. OK, fine, this isn't who I would take here. I would take Jason Smith, OT. But since it's becoming increasingly clear that Stafford will be No. 1, I have to make him the pick. I don't love it for the Lions, at least right away.
2. St. Louis: Jason Smith, OT. Completely obvious.
3. Kansas City: Aaron Curry, LB. I want to go with Eugene Monroe here, but their defense needs so much help. Curry fits in as a key piece for the next several years.
4. Seattle: Eugene Monroe, OT. The Seahawks have too much need to splurge on a quarterback. Monroe makes Hasselbeck better.
5. Cleveland: Tyson Jackson, DE. The smoke screens do nothing to help the Browns land a 3-4 DE who can help against the run. They can address their offense later on.
6. Cincinnati: B.J. Raji, DT. Safe, run-stopping pick for Cincy. Marvin Lewis should get through to him.
7. Oakland: Michael Crabtree, WR. No brainer. Helps offense a lot.
8. Jacksonville: Brian Orakpo, DE. The Jaguars have so much invested in pass rushers already, but seeing Orakpo slip is too much for Jack Del Rio to ignore. His job is on the line this year and can't afford to take Mark Sanchez for the next coach in Jacksonville. Orakpo helps the pass rush more than last year's picks combined.
9. Green Bay: Everette Brown, DE. Simple, safe pick for the Packers' new 3-4 scheme.
10. San Francisco: Mark Sanchez, QB. Again, obvious. Might help them win this year, too.
11. Buffalo: Michael Oher, OT. I like him better than Andre Smith.
12. Denver: Brian Cushing, OLB. Helps in all areas defensively.
13. Washington: Andre Smith, OT. If they don't move up to grab Sanchez, they'll almost certainly address O-line.
14. New Orleans: Malcolm Jenkins, CB. I think this pick is rock solid, as in you can expect to see it Saturday.
15. Houston: Darius Butler, CB. The Texans go need over best player available, namely because the best players left are all at positions they have covered.
16. San Diego: Rey Maualuga, LB. Good for ticket sales, better for the defense.
17. N.Y. Jets: Jeremy Maclin, WR. Fits in well with special teams, getting Leon Washington to focus more on offense, and he can help stretch defenses.
18. Denver: Clay Matthews, OLB. Lookit! The Broncos took two USC teammates to shore up their LB corps. Should help push each other and accelerate their games on the next level.
19. Tampa Bay: Peria Jerry, DT. Obvious, assuming he lasts this long.
20. Detroit: Evander Hood, DT. Remember why the Titans defense was so good last year? Jim Schwartz does ...
21. Philadelphia: Knowshon Moreno, RB. We'll be drafting him in the first round in 2011.
22. Minnesota: Eben Britton, OT. Obvious.
23. New England: Aaron Maybin, OLB. Pats snatch up a guy who fell down the draft board.
24. Atlanta: Vontae Davis, CB. Takes best available DB.
25. Miami: Ron Brace, DT. Future of their D-line.
26. Baltimore: James Laurainitis, ILB. Ray Lewis' new buddy,
27. Indy: Alex Mack, C. Future of their O-line.
28. Buffalo: Robert Ayers, DE. They need a pass rush.
29. N.Y. Giants: Brian Robiskie, WR. Safest receiver in the draft behind Crabtree. Can contribute ASAP.
30. Tennessee: Brandon Pettigrew, TE. Best player available, kinda sorta fills a need. Bye Bye, Crump and Bo.
31. Arizona: Darrius Heyward Bey, WR. The offense keeps adding talent.
32. Pittsburgh: Alphonso Smith, CB. Gritty corner could play nickel in '09.
And look at that ... my 20 minutes are up!
Category: NFL
Posted on: April 14, 2009 9:00 pm
Early thoughts on 2009 NFL schedule
Like you, I'm pumped about football. Even when the NFL offers non-events like the release of the schedule, I'm all geeked up. Pretty soon they'll start broadcasting offseason weight room workouts and have Q&As with the chefs at the training facilities. Ooh! The Jets are adding more protein to their Thursday meals! Start all Jets!!
The NFL schedule is an important piece to the Fantasy puzzle. It dictates the matchups that dictate Fantasy use. Only problem is that any matchup we look at now as a "cake walk" or "an impossible game" might not be the case come Week 5. Last year, I had the Falcons and Dolphins pegged as clubs that would get run over for much of the season. Goes to show you that nothing is permanent and anything can happen.
Then again, I was pretty confident that the Raiders, Lions, Rams and Bengals would stink, and they did. Just don't bring up the Browns ... eesh ... I get icy chills just thinking about THAT pick from last year ... again, I swear I'm not from Cleveland.
Here are the first things that popped out at me from the 2009 NFL schedule:
ARIZONA: Two east-coast trips, including a 1 p.m. start at Jacksonville. That helps.
ATLANTA: The Falcons get the royal treatmentr with three straight home games Weeks 12-14 (Bucs, Eagles, Saints). THey also will have one outdoor game in poor conditions in December/January (at the Jets Week 15).
BALTIMORE: Look for a fast start from LeRon McClain and Willis McGahee as the Ravens host the Chiefs, play at the Chargers and host the Browns right off the bat, then host the Bengals in Week 5 after dealing with the Patriots on the road in Week 4.
CAROLINA: Rough start for the Panthers, who have Philly at home and then road games at the Falcons and Cowboys before an early bye. I don't like this defense much, and that goes triple if they pawn off Julius Peppers before the start of the season. Weeks 13-16: vs. the Bucs, at the Pats, vs. the Vikings, at the Giants. Rough stretch for DeAngelo Williams. Rough season for Williams -- he might face only four softish run defenses all year!
CINCINNATI: The Bengals land three straight home games with a bye in-between starting in Week 6 and ending after Week 9. They'll host the Texans, Bears and Ravens, not easy. They also have a nice three-game spell where they play at Oakland in Week 11, vs. Cleveland in 12 and vs. Detroit in 13. That could be nice for Cedric Benson and Carson Palmer.
DENVER: The Broncos catch a break with easily the best opening schedule in the league: At Cincy, vs. Cleveland and at Oakland. They'll pay for it with games vs. Dallas, vs. New England, at San Diego, a bye, at Baltimore and vs. Pittsburgh in Weeks 4-9, though. I'd draft cheap Broncos late and then try to trade them after Week 3. Remember this when Correll Buckhalter and/or Kyle Orton are staring you in the face between Rounds 7 and 9 this summer!
DETROIT: First three overall, four of their first five and eight of their first 11 games are in domes. Holy Calvin Johnson! I also see a lot of high-scoring games for them as they only face three clubs with suspect offenses this season. That means their defense will be tired a lot. It's going to mean a lot of points for the Lions, especially with Scott Linehan as their offensive coordinator.
GREEN BAY: Early season schedule is GREAT for Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Grant. First seven games of the season: vs. Chicago, vs. Cincinnati, at St. Louis, at Minnesota, vs. Detroit, at Cleveland and vs. Minnesota. Remember, Grant has a knack for chewing up the Vikings. Should be a quality start for them, though they are saddled with a Week 5 bye. The Packers do have it rough late with the Ravens in Week 13, the Bears in Chicago in Week 14 and the Steelers in Pittsburgh in Week 15. Not good for the Fantasy postseason run.
HOUSTON: Very nice early-season schedule: vs. the Jets, at the Titans, vs. the Jaguars, vs. the Raiders, at the Cardinals, at the Bengals, vs. the 49ers, at the Bills. The first two games will be tough on the offense, but nothing they can't overcome. Slaton & Co. should have a fast start.
INDIANAPOLIS: Eleven dome games! Peyton Manning gets some serious love!! And, they land a three-game home-stand vs. the 49ers, Texans and Patriots Weeks 8-10. The rich get richer.
JACKSONVILLE: Three-straight home games vs. Houston, Miami, and Indy on a short week. They need all the help they can get. And how's this for tough: Their first three games are at the Colts, vs. the Cardinals and at the Texans. Three awesome passing offenses. Hope Rashean Mathis is healthy!
KANSAS CITY: Three straight homers in Weeks 13-15: vs. Denver, vs. Buffalo and vs. Cleveland. Should be good for them. In fact, they finish up nice with that trio of games and road contests at Cincinnati and at Denver. Awful Week 1 matchup at Baltimore, though. That'll hurt Cassel's early stats.
MINNESOTA: Not only do they not play a Thursday game all year, and not only do they have a Week 9 bye, but the Vikings landed a three-game home stand against the Lions, Seahawks and Bears Weeks 10-12! And that precedes a road game at Arizona and a homer against Cincy. And they play 11 dome games this season!! Someone in the NFL office wants Adrian Peterson to be the league MVP ...oh, and they open at Cleveland, at Detroit, vs. San Francisco, vs. Green Bay and at St. Louis. Peterson should be an absolute MONSTER.
NEW YORK GIANTS: The G-Men got saddled with three straight roadies in Weeks 2-4: at Dallas, at Tampa Bay and at Kansas City. Gonna be a challenge. I do like the Week 10 bye for them, though.
SAN DIEGO: Just two east-coast trips this year, and both games start at 4 p.m. Nice break for the Bolts, who start very tough after Week 1 at Oakland: vs. Baltimore, vs. Miami and at Pittsburgh, then a bye. We might not see L.T. perk up until Week 6 (vs. Denver) and beyond.
SAN FRANCISCO: ONE east-coast trip -- Week 15 at Philly (1 p.m.). NICE BREAK for the Niners, who otherwise have a tough run.
ST. LOUIS: Rams catch a break with three straight home games in Weeks 10-12, but it's all against good passing offenses (vs. Saints, vs. Cardinals, vs. Seahawks). Might negate the advantage, other than the whole not-getting-on-airplanes thing. Get this -- they won't have to get on a plane from Nov. 2 through the end of the month. That's a nice home stand for the Rams (Week 9 bye).
SEATTLE: Smacked with a three-game road trip in Weeks 10-12, all indoors: at Arizona, at Minnesota, at St. Louis. In fact, they have six dome games in 2009 if you include Dallas in Week 8. Almost as many as a dome team that has all outdoor road games. That will help them with their pass attack, as will ZERO east-coast games (six 1 p.m. starts, all in central time zone).
TAMPA BAY: All their games are at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET. They're gonna be a tough team to figure out, especially with their trip to London in Week 7 vs. the Patriots.
TENNESSEE: Three straight home games late in the year vs. St. Louis, Miami and San Diego on Christmas Day (a Friday, so a short week). Should help them get a playoff push. They also play three tough 3-4 defenses in the first six weeks, all on the road (at Pittsburgh in the league opener, at the Jets in Week 3, at the Patriots in Week 6). Very tough start for Chris Johnson.
WASHINGTON: The Redskins' last two road games are Week 14 at Oakland and Week 17 at San Diego, with divisional home games against the Giants and Cowboys sandwiched in-between. That might hurt them but it gives the Redskins' Fantasy players an edge during the meat of the season. We'll see inflated stats from Clinton Portis in the early going with a Week 1 premiere at the Giants, Week 2 vs. the Rams and Week 3 at the Lions.
Category: NFL
Posted on: April 6, 2009 10:43 am
The business end of the Cutler trade
While the entire city of Chicago rejoiced in the beloved Bears trading for Jay Cutler, there were several underlying factors that also played into the trade. Factors that don't necessarily apply to Fantasy Football, but to the NFL in general. I think it would be interesting to explore these factors.
Let's begin with the notion that Cutler is a crybaby. It's a complete myth. He's been painted with the crybaby brush since he asked for a trade out of town, but mitigating factors forced that issue.
Let's say you worked in a great job with people you trusted. Your primary boss loved you, and you and your immediate manager got along well. Even the owner of your imaginary dream job company thought the world of you.
Now let's say your wonderful company tanked in this economic environment after what appeared to be a promising year. The owner promises change, but promises YOU that your primary boss and immediate manager won't be affected. This puts you at ease as your world will remain the same, happy place.
But the owner fires your boss. It takes you by surprise. Days later, your immediate manager leaves the company.
How do you feel now?
Wait, I'm not done. The owner then hires your boss's replacement -- a disciple of a competing company, and he initiates a workplace that changes most everything you know about your job. New terminology, new rules, new enforcement. And, the new boss really doesn't care whether or not you like it. He won't massage your ego at all or make life easy for you.You've got to accept it or hit the road.
Then, after all of this, THE NEW BOSS TRIES TO REPLACE YOU ABOUT A MONTH AFTER HE'S HIRED.
How do you feel NOW?
Anyone in this situation would look for a new job, and that's exactly what Cutler did. The Broncos fired Mike Shanahan, a move they had to make after their late-season collapse, then QB coach Jeremy Bates took a job at Southern Cal, then Josh McDaniels took over as the head coach and really got things in a bind when he tried to trade for Matt Cassel. Yes, Cutler is paid millions to be an NFL quarterback, but being lied to and then almost being traded away leaves some scars and definitely makes a good situation turn sour. How could he trust anyone in the organization again? Cutler might have forced the Broncos' hand, but it was justifiable.
So that set up the trade. Now let's consider why Chicago pulled the trigger.
The Bears organization is notoriously thrifty. If Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder are the guys chucking millions of dollars at NFL players, the Bears are picking up the loose change and begrudgingly handing it over. It's a family business for the McCaskey family as the principal owner, Virginia McCaskey, is the daughter of the late George Halas, who was outrageously cheap. If you need any further proof of the Bears' frugality, note that their "new" stadium was built IN THE BOWL of their old stadium. I know there are additional details as to why the Bears built their place on the grounds of the old Soldier Field, but it's not like they found new land in Chicago and put up a mega-million dollar stadium.
And part of the reason why the Bears haven't invested in a strong-armed quarterback before? Moolah. I can't say this with certainty, but I would guess that Bears ownership is happy with ANY product they put out on the field because the fan base in Chicago will come to games regardless of how the team plays. It's not like Jacksonville, Detroit or Oakland where the fans won't show up unless the team is playing strong football. The Bears could stink and Soldier Field will still be sold out. So as long as they have a few talented football players on the roster, players whose jerseys they can sell at $80 a pop, the ownership is happy. TV revenue and additional profit from ticketing, sponsorships, etc. is enough for them with very minimal risk.
The Bears were staring down the barrel of paying Kyle Orton a rather large sum following this season, especially if he played well again in 2009. Additionally, the Bears would be on the hook for a large signing bonus for the 18th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Last year they spent a ton on first-round pick Chris Williams and the guy barely played!
Cutler, on the other hand, has three years left on his rookie deal at no more than $1.82 million per year. The Bears don't have to sign him to a new contract until after the 2011 season, and that's assuming they don't franchise him first. Surely, Cutler's contract lasting three years worth about $5 million is cheaper than the signing bonus they'd have to pay Orton next offseason, and certainly way, way cheaper than the signing bonuses they'd have to pay first-round picks in 2009 and 2010.
Financially, the deal made sense for the Bears, even if they gave up two first-round picks and Orton.
There's also the matter of GM Jerry Angelo and head coach Lovie Smith being on the hot seat. Yeah, the Bears were in the Super Bowl three years ago, but haven't made the playoffs since. Rumblings emerged this offseason after Smith took over the defensive playcalling that if the Bears tanked again in 2009, the organization would clean house. Angelo and Smith were/are looking at a make-or-break season.
So now we focus on Angelo's job. He knew he had to do SOMETHING to help the Bears win in 2009, and finagling Cutler from Denver was it. As for giving up the draft picks ... well, Angelo won't be with the Bears to make their picks in 2010 if they go 6-10 in 2009, so what does he care if their first-round pick belongs to Denver? For him, it's a win-win situation because if Cutler leads the Bears to the playoffs, the pick will be a late one in Round 1, and he'll have saved his and Smith's jobs. Plus, when looking back at Angelo's eight previous years of first-round picks, the only one that really was solid was DT Tommie Harris. Most of Angelo's gems came in Rounds 2-5 (Orton being one of them). So the first-round picks had even less value to Angelo and the Bears!
Not only was the money right, but the compensation was too. And if it saves Angelo and Smith's rears and turns the Bears' fortunes around, then they're geniuses. If not, Angelo and Smith are looking for a new job and we'll probably see Mike Shanahan coach the Bears in 2010.
Finally, the Bears probably knew that the Lions and Vikings were interested in Cutler. The thought of playing against Cutler INDOORS once a year and ultimately twice a year, with Bernard Berrian or Calvin Johnson catching his passes, would DEFINITELY seal the Bears' fate as the doormat of the NFC North. The Bears not only win by getting Cutler for 16 games, but they also kept him from going to one of two division rivals. Nothing like addition by subtraction ... or division, in this case.
Speaking from a purely professional viewpoint, I like the move for the Bears as it will force opposing defenses to respect their passing game, something that didn't happen late last season when Matt Forte saw a lot of eight-in-the-box looks. The offense won't be a dynamic passing juggernaut like Cutler was in last season, but it should still be effective. I'd be stunned if Cutler topped the Bears-best 3,838 passing yards in a season, though.
Category: NFL
Tags: Bears, Dave Richard, Fantasy Football, Jay Cutler
Posted on: March 12, 2009 1:10 pm
L.T. speaks, we listen
Recently, the Chargers and running back LaDainian Tomlinson agreed to terms on a restructured three-year deal that will keep the Fantasy star in San Diego this season. And while it sure appears that Tomlinson will lose some carries to teammate Darren Sproles this year, Tomlinson said some interesting things to the media when he met with them on March 11 to discuss the new contract and his future with the club.
We should also mention here that Tomlinson will be 30 when the 2009 season kicks off. We've done research on running backs that state that a running back typically begins to decline not when they hit 30, but when they hit several "red flags:" Eight full seasons of football and around 2,500 carries. Minor injuries also are a sign that a player is beginning to struggle. Tomlinson meets all of these red flags, and considering his three injuries over the last year or so (sprained MCL, sore toe, torn groin), it's not a lock that Tomlinson will be back to his usual 1,700-total-yard, 10-plus touchdown self.
But he'll tell you otherwise. Here are some highlights from his press conference:
How tough has this whole process been?
Pretty significant stuff in there. Let's discuss below ...
Category: NFL
Posted on: March 2, 2009 11:11 am
Fantasy Huddle: Maurice Jones-Drew
If you liked the story done on Maurice Jones-Drew, and you want to learn more about him, check out these pieces of our conversation. Some of this did make the final story, but I wanted to share this with you.
What's been the secret to being so consistent over the last three seasons?
The last three games of the '08 season, you were virtually alone at RB. Other RBs had five other carries combined. How did you treat those last three games?
So with Taylor gone, what happens now?
Do you use this talk about your size as motivation?
"A little bit. That's been one thing, but getting drafted where I got drafted just because of my size, not because of my production, is very upsetting. I use it against every team we play. This next season I'll play the last of the 31 teams that passed on me. That might be the end of that motivation and I'll move on to something else."
Might you feel vindicated when you get paid like Sproles?
How vital is it to the Jags offense that you're utilized as a receiver out of the backfield often? Do you like that role?
Jacksonville's picking 8th, and some people out there think you guys need a QB, which is laughable. What do you see as the club's biggest need with the pick?
Didn't you have a sprained knee in that last game of the year against the Ravens?
How would you feel if the Jaguars brought in another running back to split time with you in 2009?
"It would tell me that they don't believe (in me), but there's nothing I can do about it. All I can do is go out there and play as hard as I can and show them that I work hard and I'm willing to do it. If you feel I'm not ready, that's your opinion and I'll just do what you ask. I really don't try to cause any commotion about those things."
"I'm a man at ease off the field. On the field, I kind of play like a man with his hair on fire. Two different personalities, I guess. I don't know how it happened, I guess something clicks right before a game and I just turn into somebody totally different, and then when a game is over, I kind of come back to peace."
Category: NFL
Tags: Dave Richard, Maurice Jones-Drew
Posted on: February 26, 2009 9:56 am
Moss Brothers: Dare to Dream
We take a break from our regularly-scheduled Fantasy Football advice to bring a good cause to your attention.
Beginning this weekend, Miami Hurricane alums Santana Moss and Sinorice Moss will hold their "Dare to Dream" event for their joint charity in South Florida. It's a three-day extravaganza that includes a cocktail social and autograph sessionon South Beach, a celebrity golf tournament, and the coup de gras, a Brazilian Steak Rodizio dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Chima , in Ft. Lauderdale.
It's so good, in fact, that I'm going. And if you're in South Florida, you should too.
Joining the party at the restaurant this Tuesday are fellow Miami Hurricanes Edgerrin James, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Clinton Portis, Kenny Phillips, Kareem Brown and Glenn Sharpe. Also appearing: Dwayne Bowe, Quinn Gray and Adewale Ogunleye.
Anyone who attends the dinner event and says hi will get a surprise. Here's a hint: It's something you'll desperately want if you play on CBSSports.com.
For more information on this event, please visit Santana Moss' official Web site . Thank you.
Category: NFL
Tags: Santana Moss, Sinorice Moss
Posted on: February 23, 2009 2:51 pm
Combine notes: 2/23
I watched the defensive linemen and linebackers work out at the combine (via NFL Network). Here are my notes:
- The two studs of this day were Aaron Curry (LB, Wake Forest) and Brian Orakpo (DE, Texas). Orakpo came up with a hamstring tweak late in his workout and couldn't finish, but he looked great in the drills and of course he looked great in school. Same for Curry. Both should be Top 10 picks.Orakpo's upper body is awesome and he's got great speed to go with it. The comparisons to DeMarcus Ware are already rolling in. I'm wondering how small his feet are, though ...
- I liked what I saw from Kyle Moore (DL, USC) and will investigate him further. Smooth 40 run, which is a blend of explosiveness and burst to go with speed.
- Michael Johnson (DL, Georgia Tech) also looked fluid and solid, but it was expected that he would have a monster combine (4.66 in the 40). Many folks are questioning his heart. I could see this guy landing in New England and becoming an animal. He's really gifted physically, but that's just part of the puzzle.
- Aaron Maybin (PSU) has had a good combine too, but seems like a tweener ... he's trying to put on weight (15 pounds in 3 months or so). He might just wind up being a pass-rush specialist and third-down player.
- B.J. Raji (Boston College) is a big piece of meat. Didn't run the 40 well but did display good burst off the snap and quickness and quick, quick feet, which is more important for a big man.
- The other big man I really liked was Terrelle Taylor (Michigan). He's big and very strong. Perfect space eater, maybe a nose tackle. Not sure on that.
- All of the USC players did well ... which makes me wonder if they were well-prepped for this event. I mentioned Kyle Moore ... Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews and the other linebacker, Kaluka Maiava, did fine. Rey Maualuga hurt his right leg on his first 40-yard dash and couldn't finish his workout, but he should still be a first-round pick.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out when Aaron Curry would go off the draft board. The Chiefs would be nuts to pass on him at No. 3 as he could be a sack machine and a run stuffer for them, lining up all over the field. Scott Pioli won't pass on his versatile talents ... but I think the Rams might also take a long look at him as their defense has struggled and Steve Spagnuolo could really pull off some crazy schemes with Curry and DE Chris Long in his arsenal.
Bottom line: Curry will be playing ball in Missouri in 2009.
Category: NFL


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