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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:50 am
Post subject: 2014 Offseason & Draft (1 round) V.1
2014 Offseason & Draft
Notable cuts:
Thomas DeCoud, S, Atlanta Falcons
-Only a year ago DeCoud was considered a budding top tier safety. After an abysmal 2013 season, the Falcons may have little patience for his season-long incompetence. His nearly five million dollar cap number wont be doing him any favors either.
Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee Titans
-Every year since Johnsons historic 2,000 yard season has seemed to be the year hell bounce back. While hes eclipsed 1,000 yards every year since, his play seems so inconsequential to the teams success that hes no longer worth a top flight playmakers salary.
Julius Peppers, DL/LB, Chicago Bears
-Once thought as the leagues best defensive end, Peppers is beginning to see a steep decline in play. As he approaches the tail end of his contract, his yearly salary swells to double digits. The Bears likely wont go into the season with that burden on their shoulders.
Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets
-Coming of a gracious extension two years ago, Sanchez may have thought he could do nothing to lose his job for the next three seasons. With the teams decision to move forward with Geno Smith, keeping Sanchez on the roster makes no sense on every level.
Terrell Suggs, DL/LB, Ravens
-This cut, admittedly, is the one I probably feel the least confident about. The Ravens are no strangers to setting franchise cornerstones free. Suggs will test the market, but a restructured return to the Ravens is equally as likely.
Free Agents:
*not all free agents are represented
(f)=franchise tag
Josh McCown resigns with Chicago Bears
-Josh McCown had a good midseason run last season and helped the Bears stay in the divisional race while Cutler was sidelined. There isnt a team that values him more than the Bears, and hes said himself that his heart is in Chicago.
Michael Vick signs with New York Jets
-Michael Vicks career path seems to be as unpredictable as his play over the past three years. Mart Mornhinwegs presence on the Jets staff may be the only clue as to where Vick will end up this offseason. His comments that hell be "absolutely starting for a team week one of next season suggests he may have had a conversation or two with the pass happy offensive coordinator.
Mark Sanchez signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-This years senior bowl gave the league curious anonymous quotes citing interest in Sanchez as a potential day one starter. That narrows down the possible suitors - and Tampa Bay is one of those teams - but its still hard to nail down a landing spot for a guy whos still on his former team.
Josh Freeman signs with Oakland Raiders
-Last season saw rumors linking Freeman to Oakland on account of his familiarity with offensive coordinator, Greg Olsen. A little familiarity would of helped Freeman last year as his struggles in Minnesota had a lot to do with an awkward midseason transplant. Oakland will likely be able to buy low the highly talented Freeman in an arrangement that should be mutually beneficial.
Chris Johnson signs with Denver Broncos
-Chris Johnson hasn't been able to recapture the magic of his historic 2009 season. Given his swelling contract, the Titans may opt to cut ties. The Broncos could pit Johnson alongside Ball for a potentially dynamic one-two punch. Johnson, who won't be 29 until September, still should have something left in the tank.
Ben Tate signs with Cleveland Browns
-Ever since the Browns shipped Richardson out of town, the rumors of Tate to Cleveland have been swirling over Lake Erie. Although much of the staff is no longer there, Tate is familiar with the curriculum of the school of Shanahan.
Knowshon Moreno signs with Tennessee Titans
-Rumors that Moreno likely wont be back in Denver next year come at little surprise. Morenos career, before this year, has been mediocre at best. He is, though, heading into free agency at the right time. His tough, versatile, and every down ability fits right into what Ken Whisenhunt looks for in a running back.
Andre Brown resigns with New York Giants
-The Giants have had some tough luck at running back lately. Andre Brown came to their rescue this year after missing the first half of the season with a broken leg. There appears to be a good relationship between he and the team which should lead to some continuity to a battered backfield.
LeGarrette Blount signs with Miami Dolphins
-Rumors link new Dolphins GM, Dennis Hickey, and the former Tampa Bay battering ram. Miami should be able to pluck Blount from the New England backfield stable if they really want him without too much trouble.
Darren McFadden signs with Cincinnati Bengals
-McFadden certainly has had an interesting career. While his talent is undeniable, so is his medical history. Hugh Jackson got the best out of him and as the Bengals new offensive coordinator, he may draw him back into a favorable scheme in Cinncinati.
(r) Joique Bell resigns with Detroit Lions
-While proving to be a tougher counterpart to Reggie Bushs flash and dash (and injuries), Bell has proved to be an essential part of the Lions offense. Teams will take a peek at his availability, but his restricted status will give the Lions the upper hand.
Maurice Jones-Drew resigns with Jacksonville Jaguars
-The original muscle hamster has had a tough couple of seasons. There would surely be suitors out there that inquire his services but I doubt hell find a team that values him more than his current one. The Jaguars are experiencing a youth movement as they rebuild and having a significant veteran presence in MJD would be invaluable.
Donald Brown signs with Arizona Cardinals
-Brown may be currently flying under the radar as a free agent gem. He proved his worth during by outplaying two-time first round pick, Trent Richardson. As much as the Colts should resign him, the weight Richardsons presence may be too much. Cardinals coach, Bruce Arians, has some familiarity with Brown who could play as thunder to Andre Ellingtons lightning.
Rashad Jennings resigns with Oakland Raiders
-Jennings has been the quintessential backup running back throughout his career. As a starter, hes been hit and miss. The Raiders enjoyed a peak in his play as he showed an improved all around game. Hell test free agency, but I see him coming back.
Eric Decker signs with Carolina Panthers
-Despite have a forgettable Super Bowl performance, Decker will go into free agency with his value peaking. There will be a number of teams courting Deckers services, but I see the Panthers as a fit considering they've never found a proper replacement for Muhsin Muhammad.
Hakeem Nicks signs with Baltimore Ravens
-Nicks could be seen as the McFadden of receivers. He has shown flashes of his incredible talent throughout his career but has failed to capitalize on the surge in production he enjoyed two seasons ago. Like McFadden, hell be heading into free agency with his stock at its lowest. Ozzie Newsome is not adverse to buying low and Nicks would be a welcome addition to the Raven's $100 million man, Joe Flacco.
James Jones resigns with Green Bay Packers
-With the emergence of Jarrett Boykin, Jones place in the Packer offense is up in the air. Although he suffered a drop in performance form last year, he has proven to be a reliable cog in the Packers offense. Considering how the team values continuity and depth, Jones is most valuable to the team that drafted him in 2007.
Riley Cooper resigns with Philadelphia Eagles
-It may be tough to imagine Cooper returning to the Eagles after a tumultuous start to the year. Since then, he has become one of Foles closest on field confidants and emerged as a weapon to be accounted for. For Philadelphia, it will come down between Maclin and Cooper and this past season has favored the latter.
Anquan Boldin resigns with San Francisco 49ers
-The 49ers may have a potent receiving corps as they head into the 2014-15 season. Boldin has shown a certain closeness with the 49ers and it makes sense hed like another crack the Superbowl with a contender hes familiar with.
Julian Edelman resigns with New England Patriots
-Its tough to imagine the Patriots actually resigning a receiver, but the stars may be aligning for Edelman and the Pats. He would likely be had back for a fair price considering the chance to play with Brady and within a scheme that values a high volume, short yardage, pass catcher.
Jeremy Maclin signs with New York Jets
-Maclins loss this season proved inconsequential to the Eagles offensive production. There may still be lingering interest between he and the Eagles, but it wouldnt be hard to imagine him join Vick and receiver staved Jets.
Golden Tate resigns with Seattle Seahawks
-Tate has become the type of player whos value cant be charted by stats or false Hail Mary catches. He seems to have a great relationship with Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson which should go a long way to his return to the Pacific North West.
(f) Jimmy Graham resigns with New Orleans Saints
-Theres not much to say about the Saints retaining the leagues most productive tight end by any means necessary.
Dennis Pitta resigns with Baltimore Ravens
-Pittas injury setback was apparent the Ravens sputtered on offense all season. Pitta proved to be one of Flaccos most trusted targets targets during the teams Superbowl run - I believe hell be back.
Brandon Pettigrew signs with Dallas Cowboys
-It has been an up and down career so far for Pettigrew in Detroit. Although he is often chastised for drive stalling drops - he still flashes the potential that his 65 frame affords him. Scott Linehans move from Detroit to Dallas may lure the Texas native to Americas team.
Jermichael Finley signs with New York Giants
-It may finally be time for the Packers to part ways with their perpetually emerging tight end. Finley did show some progress as a pass catcher this year before succumbing to two ferocious concussions. I could very well see Finley reuniting with former Packers coordinator, Ben McAdoo, in New York.
Eugene Monroe resigns with Baltimore Ravens
-Many thought the Ravens stole Monroe from the Jaguars for a mere fourth round pick. He played admirably for the Ravens and I think they repay him for his services with a longer term deal.
Jordan Gross resigns with Carolina Panthers
-If the Panthers dont resign him, Gross said hed retire. I think the Panthers add a few pieces and retain their veteran tackle after a relatively successful season.
Jared Valdheer resigns with Oakland Raiders
-Although me missed significant time this year, the Raiders will look to retain their premier left tackle. Considering he missed time, they may get him at a relative bargain price.
Brandon Albert signs with Miami Dolphins
-The Dolphins reportedly refused to give up a second round pick for Albert last year. A year later, and the offensive line situation in Miami isnt looking any better (probably worse). As a free agent, the Dolphins can target him without relinquishing any picks.
Austin Howard resigns with New York Jets
-Its no secret that the Jets had one of the best offensive line units in the league last year and Howard was an anchor for the right side. Hell be a tough guy to retain, but I see the Jets making room to secure him.
Rodger Staffold signs with Arizona Cardinals
-Staffold presents a curious opportunity for the Rams. He offers them the flexibility to play either tackle, but his play has been sporadic throughout last season. Its tough to imagine a scenario where both sides come to an agreement on role and money. The Cardinals have had a tough go of it when it comes to their starting tackles as of late. Staffold gives the team the flexibility to move him to either side.
Anthony Collins resigns with Cincinnati Bengals
-Collins presents one of many free agents that the Bengals will try to retain in 2014. Injuries forced normal perimeter protector Andrew Whitworth to move inside - this move allowed Collins to prove his worth as a tackle. That said, no team knows Collins' value like the Bengals which could intimately have him stay on the team.
Michael Oher signs with Washington Redskins
-No longer protecting the blind side, Michael Oher had a rough 2013/14 season on the right side. Still, he possesses the talent to fulfill the role of right tackle on a team desperate for one. The Redskins probably will make a big name splash in the offseason and Oher seems apropos.
Travelle Wharton signs with Indianapolis Colts
-Colts owner, Jim Irsay, has made his feelings known about the need to sign better lineman to protect Luck. Wharton's ability and age fits a team than feels ready to win now.
Geoff Schwartz resigns with Kansas City Chiefs
-The Chiefs line blocked for one of the leagues best rushers this year due in large parts to Geoff Schwartz. Hes an under thirty guard who can get the job done - hell likely be back.
Kevin Boothe resigns with New York Giants
-Boothe has been a productive interior lineman for the Giants, and although hes entering his thirties, the New York native should return to big blue.
Alex Mack resigns with Cleveland Browns
-Mack will look to cash in on his very good career thus far. The Browns will need his experience for whoever lines up under him next season.
Evan Dietrich-Smith resigns with Green Bay Packers
-Not only is Dietrich-Smith on of the most capable centers in the league, he can also play guard. The Packers will look to retain him.
Brian De La Puente signs with Baltimore Ravens
-The Saints appear to be prepared to let go of their main stay center. Baltimore had success before in picking up an good center released late in his career (Birk).
Robert Garza resigns with Chicago Bears
-On the heels of their big Cutler resigning, the Bears are no doubt looking to make a deep run in the playoffs in the next few seasons. Cutler and Garza have a good rapport and, despite Garzas age (35), I believe Chicago will have him back for at least a couple more seasons.
Greg Hardy signs with Jacksonville Jaguars
-Carolina is in a precarious situation with their premier pass rusher this offseason. After coming off of a career year, his asking price seems to be astronomical. Despite sentiments to retain him from the coaching staff, GM Dave Gettleman may prefer to distribute the funds more evenly throughout the roster.
(f) Brian Orakpo resigns with Washington Redskins
-With Haslett remaining as the Redskins defensive coordinator, there probably will be a concentrated effort to retain their premier pass rusher. Tag or otherwise, I see Orakp returning.
Michael Bennett resigns with Seattle Seahawks
-Bennett has been a big time presence for the Seahawks during their playoff run. As a versatile pass rusher and run stuffer, hell finally get the contract he deserves.
Michael Johnson signs with Minnesota Vikings
-Mike Zimmers presence could court of the free agencies biggest name to Minnesota. The Vikings are likely to part ways with Jared Allen and Johnson presents a familiar talent with a lot of untapped potential.
Lamarr Houston resigns with Oakland Raiders
-There have been a number of rumors concerning Houstons return to Oakland. With Oakland GM, Reggie McKenzie, suggesting hes now a top priority, his return seems inevitable considering the teams cap space.
Terrell Suggs signs with Tennessee Titans
-Suggs may end up being one of the more surprising cap casualties this offseason. It does also make a lot of sense considering Suggs contract and age. The Titans will be in the market for a premier edge rusher like Suggs.
Jared Allen signs with Denver Broncos
-Despite recording double digit sacks last season and not missing a game for his entire Vikings career, Allen is likely to find himself looking for work in the twilight of his career. It's likely he'll sign with a contender and the Broncos would be more than happy to host Allens services.
Julius Peppers signs with Atlanta Falcons
-Like Suggs, Peppers carries a hefty cap number and diminishing skills that may find him looking for work this offseason. Pep may find himself back in the NFC South on former division rival, Atlanta.
Justin Tuck signs with Oakland Raiders
-With the Raiders potentially missing out on some of the younger free agent ends, the Tuck signing falls in line with the team having a veteran presence with a history of play making.
Antonio Smith signs with Indianapolis Colts
-Antonio Smith has remained productive as he enters his 30s. The Colts are familiar with his ability on inter-division rival, Houston Texans. Hed provide the team with the veteran experience needed along that porous front.
Will Smith signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-Will Smiths injury plagued 2013 season isnt helping him prove his worth in the 3-4. Its likely that Smiths injury and lack of fit could have him sent off. The Buccaneers could use a talented edge rusher to fuse with a stout interior.
Jason Worilds resigns with Pittsburgh Steelers
-Last years draft selection of Jarvis Jones spurred Worilds to have a productive year. He says hes open to return if he can remain the starter. The Steelers have never been the ones to rush rookies into the fold while Worilds youth and production would prompt the Steelers to resign him.
Shaun Phillips resigns with Denver Broncos
-Phillips outplayed expectations last year in Denver. Reports currently suggest that he will be retained, and with that - hopefully - so will his abilities.
Arthur Jones resigns with Baltimore Ravens
-The Ravens may need to shuffle some cards to give Arthur Jones what he wants, but hes a guy whos probably worth it. The Ravens defense is predicated on the performance on the front three and he certainly plays a part in that.
Randy Starks signs with Chicago Bears
-With the likely departure of Henry Melton and the struggles the Bears had in manning the middle, Starks makes sense from a need perspective. Starks also happens to be one of the top free agent tackles and although hes entering his thirties, his ability should carry through a medium length contract.
Linval Joseph signs with Oakland Raiders
-Joseph has been the quite anchor of the Giants line for a few years now. His youth and run stuffing ability make him an attractive free agent for teams around the league. The Raiders have the financial latitude to offer him a contract for the length, and amount, he wants.
Jason Hatcher signs with Seattle Seahawks
-While Hatcher was Dallas' best interior lineman last season, the cash strapped Cowboys likely won't be able to oblige his contract demands. Hatcher would comfortably fit in Seattle's defensive lineman rotation and hybrid scheme.
Paul Soliai resigns with Miami Dolphins
-The Dolphins will have to make a decision this offseason between Starks and Soliai. Both have expressed their desire to stay, but Soliai is arguably more important and will come cheaper for the Phins.
Henry Melton signs with Dallas Cowboys
-Melton's nightmare 2013 season was marred by injury. While the current Bears regime may not see his value, former Chicago defensive coordinator, Rob Marinelli, could lure him to Dallas this year.
B.J. Raji signs with New York Giants
-Rumors about Rajis discontent with his role in the Packer defense have been known since midseason. Raji may want to target a team like his home towns New York Giants, who have an attacking scheme and a potential need if they cant retain some of their own free agents.
Kevin Williams signs with Atlanta Falcons
-Despite the fact that Kevin Williams entering his 12th NFL season, he still has shown an ability to play the position at a high level. The Falcons brass has expressed a desire to add gritty players in the trenches and Williams fits that mold.
Wesley Woodyard signs with New York Giants
-The Giants have had a constant rotation of also-ran linebackers for quite some time now. Woodyards year need on a downturn which saw him benched. He still has the ability to play at a high level given the opportunity to play on the weak side.
Daryl Smith resigns with Baltimore Ravens
-Smith played well for the Ravens this year and he no doubt will have his fair share of suitors this offseason, but I see him ultimately returning next season. The Ravens will look to retain him in hopes of maintaining a veteran stop-gap as they wait for younger players to develop.
Karlos Dansby resigns with Arizona Cardinals
-Dansby was back to his old ways on hi sold team this year. He played very good for a player a third of his way through his 30s. I think the Cardinals find away to retain him next season.
Donald Butler resigns with San Diego Chargers
-The Chargers have always been able to maintain a nice stable of talent on their defensive end. Probably Butlers biggest asset is his youth (25).
Brandon Spikes signs with Minnesota Vikings
-With the Vikings parting ways with Erin Henderson, a hole will need to filled to man the middle on defense. Spikes is a player who has the veteran savvy to step right in and be an impact player for the Vikings, despite his liabilities in pass coverage.
Jon Beason resigns with New York Giants
-The Giants have had it tough in the middle since the departure of Antonio Pierce. Although Beason didnt prove to be an immediate upgrade, he has the ability to solidify the middle.
Brent Grimes resigns with Miami Dolphins
-Grimes had a phenomenal comeback season with the Dolphins and the team will do its best to retain his services.
Vontae Davis resigns with Indianapolis Colts
-Although Davis has had an up and down career performance wise, the Colts seem keen on training their young talent. Hopefully, Davis first contract with the Colts works out for both sides.
Captain Munnerlyn resigns with Carolina Panthers
-Munnerlyn was an essential piece to a Panther secondary that ranked in the top ten last season. The surprising surge in play has a lot to do with Munnerlyns ability to play in the nickel or on the perimeter. The Panthers should do what it takes to lock him up.
Alterraun Verner signs with Minnesota Vikings
-The Vikings found themselves being barraged with top tier passing offenses seemingly overnight. The NFC North is a daunting place for corners, but Verner would be a willing candidate. Minnesota has explicitly shown interest in the 25 year old pro bowler.
Sam Shields resigns with Green Bay Packers
-Reports are that Green Bay will allow Shields to explore the open market. He ended up having a very good year last year and while hell have plenty of takers, no team knows his value like the Packers.
Aqib Talib resigns with New England Patriots
-The Patriots may find themselves doing things this offseason that they dont often do. One of those things is overpaying for players, even if its one of their own. Talibs services have been invaluable to a defense that has seen better days. The Patriots will have to pay for play, though.
Tarell Brown resigns with San Francisco 49ers
-Brown is one of the better corners in the league despite his injury woes. The Niners seem to appreciate him and I anticipate them bringing him back on a medium length deal.
(r) Chris Harris resigns with Denver Broncos
-The Broncos may go through a big overhaul in their defensive backfield next season. Harris has been a bright spot despite the disappointments that the unit has contributed as a whole. Despite his late season injury, Denver should bring him back on a long term deal.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie resigns with Denver Broncos
-Its clear that Rodgers-Cromartie has his heart set on resigning with Denver considering he was set to retire if they had won the Super Bowl. Since that didnt happen, DRC may want another crack on what should be a better defensive roster heading into next year.
DeAngelo Hall resigns with Washington Redskins
-Washington has had little to cheer about on defense of late, but Hall has been that little. His ability in man coverage is underrated and he always shows up against the Cowboys. Hall appears to already by in talks with Washington to re-up his time in Washington.
Charles Tillman signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-The writing already appears to be on the wall regarding Tillmans departure from Chicago. The most logical move would be for him to follow his former head coach to Tampa Bay, team up with Revis, and claim the title of "legion of boom" east.
Jarius Byrd signs with Chicago Bears
-Byrd has had a tumultuous relationship with the Bills brass the past few seasons. While I dont believe a return to Buffalo is out of the question, his taler may draw teams willing to pay his bill. The Bears suffered through bad safety play all season last year. yrs could step in right away and change the identity of that defense.
(f) T.J. Ward resigns with Cleveland Browns
-The Browns have a strong young defense that is on the rise. Wards resigning will be an essential for the unit not to lose steam.
Donte Whitner resigns with San Francisco 49ers
-Whitner has proved himself to be an essential tone ester for the Niner defense. As they head into a new stadium, theyll want to bring one of their leaders with them.
Louis Delmas signs with Buffalo Bills
-With Byrd potentially on the outs, the Jim Schwartz led Bills defense will need to fill his void with a capable replacement. Delmas familiarity with the scheme and aggressive play style would prove more than just a stop-gap.
Chris Clemons signs with Atlanta Falcons
-The Falcons have intimated that theyd like to add a veteran presence to their safety corps. DeCoud had a disappointing 2013 campaign and the Falcons may flirt with the idea of cutting him entirely.
Thomas DeCoud signs with Oakland Raiders
-DeCoud may have played himself right out of Atlanta last year. The Raiders have had a need at the safety position for a long time now. The bay area native could step right in and fill a desperate need.
Bernard Pollard signs with New York Jets
-Pollard is the type of player that fits Rex Ryans personality for his secondary. Hes a hard hitting, in the box strong safety that brings attitude along with veteran savvy.
Houston Texans select Jadaveon Clowney, DL, South Carolina
-Unlike the popular pick of one of the three top quarterbacks here, this pick makes sense on several multiple levels. Firstly, one of the popular candidates for this pick is UCFs Blake Bortles on account that OBrien likes a quarterback of his stature and physic. Well, many have forgotten that Houston already has such a player on the roster in Matt Schaub. Secondly, Clowney is widely considered the best prospect in this draft. Secondly, he will be paired with arguably the leagues best defensive lineman, J.J. Watt - forcing offenses to choose which to slide toward. This may not be the sexy pick (Manziel), the sleeper pick (Bortles), or the smart pick (Bridgewater), but it simply is the logical pick.
St. Louis Rams select Greg Robinson, OL, Auburn
-With the drafts best prospect off the board, the Rams trade possibilities diminish a bit. If Clowney fell, Atlanta would be a potential mover to this selection on draft day. I see the Rams selecting the best tackle on the board come draft day. Im anticipating that Robinson overtakes Matthews as we approach May.
Jacksonville Jaguars select Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
-Even if Jacksonville failed to get the number one overall pick this season, they still get their elite signal caller. I, personally, feel that Bridgewater is the unquestionable number one quarterback in this draft. The pick would be a no-brainer if he falls.
Cleveland Browns select Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
-The stars seem to be lining up for Cleveland to get their guy. All signs seem to point to the Browns ownership to get a staff that can get the best out of (and want to draft) Manziel. Kyle Shanahan will play a huge role keeping Manziel productive - and healthy.
Oakland Raiders select Khalil Mack, DL/LB, Louisville
-The Raiders can go a number of different ways with this pick. Do they go with the playmaker (Watkins), the gunslinger (Carr), or something else entirely. I vote C. Mack comes form the same bloodlines of Von Miller, and head coach Dennis Allen would be remiss to pass that up.
Atlanta Falcons select Jake Matthews, OL, Texas A&M
-Atlanta may have an answer to their multi-million dollar mistake in Sam Baker. Drafting Matthews would allow him to grow into the position via the right side, while Baker proves play after play that hes not worth half of what hes getting paid.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Sammy Watkins, R, Clemson
-Tampa Bay has always been a team of periodical surges of offensive production. One minute they look like the globetrotters and the next like the Knicks. Watkins could help bring some consistency to the teams offensive playmaking while helping young Mike Glennon develop into the franchise signal caller he might be.
Minnesota Vikings select Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
-Although Bortles is apparently in the running for number one overall, I dont think many would be surprised to see him drop to the bottom of the top ten. While he possesses the ability that draws comparisons to Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck, he also seems to be a polarizing prospect among NFL teams. There are few places he could land better than under the tutelage of Norv Turner.
Buffalo Bills select Mike Evans, R, Texas A&M
-With the surprising E.J. Manuel selection of a year ago, the team will need to get him targets that are in accordance to current trends in the NFL. While Steve Johnson is listed as an imposing 63, he doesnt play "above the rim" like some of his peers. Evans is the most aggressive receiver towards the ball in this draft. He would allow Manuel the targeting latitude that is afforded to quarterbacks with a big, imposing target.
Detroit Lions select Justin Gilbert, DB, Oklahoma State
-The Lions are facing a daunting task going into next season. Four times next year theyll face a receiver named: Cobb, Nelson, Marshall, and Jeffery - and an emerging corps another two times in: Patterson and Jennings. They need to address the divisional challenge by bolstering their defensive backfield. OK states Justin Gilbert is a 2014 friendly corner that offers the size and coverage ability to thrive in todays NFL.
Tennessee Titans select Anthony Barr, DL/LB, UCLA
-As the Titans switch into a new 3-4 scheme under defensive maestro, Ray Horton, theyll need a pass rusher to make the offense click. I have the team signing former defensive player of the year, Terrell Suggs, in the offseason, but hes already breached his thirties and has had recent injury history. Barr is widely considered a top ten talent and would conveniently find himself under the tutelage of Sizzle.
New York Giants select Taylor Lewan, OL, Michigan
-The Giants suffered through a tough year wrought with injuries and sub-par play. A big part of that was the play of Elis (now injured) personal protector, Will Beatty. Lewan seems to be the forgotten man after the likes of Robinson and Matthews, but theres no doubt he is a legitimate first round talent.
St. Louis Rams select Hasean Clinton-Dix, DB, Alabama
-The Rams may flirt with a number of options to fill their safety role this offseason. Their second draft pick in the first round, though, puts them in perfect position to select what many consider the drafts best safety in Clinton-Dix.
Chicago Bears select Louis Nix, DL, Notre Dame
-The Bears had to endure a turnstile defensive middle this past year. While I have them acquiring Miamis stud interior lineman, Randy Starks, theyll also need to address their disappointing starting nose, Stephen Paea. Nix offers a veteran-like savvy and understanding of the position and he should be able to change the identity of that from right away.
Pittsburgh Steeler select Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
-This pick is a bit of an off the beaten path selection. The Steelers rarely select wide receivers in the first round, though this year, they may strongly consider it. The team is likely going to allow Emmanuel Sanders to walk via free agency leaving the door open for a similar talent in Markus Wheaton. The team hasnt had a size guy like Benjamin since Plaxico Burress. The league is moving toward bigger perimeter players and Benjamin fits that role.
Dallas Cowboys select Aaron Donald, DL, Pittsburgh
-Donald had his coming out party during the senior bowl in which he showed coaches his exquisite ability in the trenches. The Cowboys are starved from pressure form their defensive line last year and Donald would be a great first step in fixing that.
Baltimore Ravens select C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
-While I have the Ravens resigning veteran linebacker Daryl Smith in the offseason, the team isnt timid to build for the future early in the draft. Mosley is an athletic linebacker with a very valuable ability to cover on passing downs.
New York Jets select Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
-Its clear to anyone watching football that the Jets have a pressing need to build upon their offensive talent pool. Ebron is a tight end in the mold of San Franciscos Vernon Davis. He could immediately help second year signal caller Geno Smith develop into a more consistent and productive player.
Miami Dolphins select Zach Martin, OL, Notre Dame
-Bullying controversies aside, the Dolphins needed help on the offensive line all season long. Martin comes as a two position player when can slide inside or out when needed.
Arizona Cardinals select RaShede Hageman, DL, Minnesota
-Despite having a top ten defense a year ago, the Cardinals are facing an aging roster. Hageman is arguably the best available player at this point and at the very least, hed provide depth and assurance for the future.
Green Bay Packers select Calvin Pryor, DB, Louisville
-Many cite the decline in defensive play of the Packers as the departure of safety Nick Collins to injury. While Collins looks to return the NFL, the Packers may want to remember what a top level safety can do for a defense. Pryor is a tough, instinctive player who could make an immediate impact.
Philadelphia Eagles select Kong Ealy, DL/LB, Missouri
-Thus far, Chip Kelly has shown hes consistent in acquiring players that are winners in the genetic lottery. Ealy has the build of a willing pass rusher and will no doubt give Kelly deja vu of his ex-Oregon duck, Dion Jordan.
Kansas City Chiefs select Marqise Lee, R, Southern California
-The Chiefs will explore several different avenues in bolstering their receiving corps. Marqise Lee seems to posses the skills (speed, quickness, running ability) that Andy Reid covets in a receiver.
Cincinnati Bengals select Darqueze Dennard, DB, Michigan State
-The Bengals have tried the Platos Closet approach to adorning their corner backs over the past few years. While others once coveted belongings is nice for a bit, you begin to realize why theyre no longer coveted. Dennard offers the Bengals a fresh start to buy new off the rack and hopefully rehabilitate their defensive back wardrobe.
San Diego Chargers select Jason Varrett, DB, TCU
-The Chargers are tasked to deal with the offensive barrage within the AFC West. Most of the time, their anemic defensive backfield wasnt up to the task. Varrett would be a small first step step toward solving a big problem.
Cleveland Browns select Jordan Matthews, R, Vanderbilt
-Greg Little has always showed flashes of potential, but those flashes turned into indiscriminate sparks on the pavement compared to Josh Gordon's fireworks. Matthews is an appropriate pick for the Brown's situation. His precise route running and usually sure hands would be welcome alongside Gordon.
New Orleans Saints select Scott Chrichton, DL/LB, Oregon State
-The Saints underwent a defensive rebirth under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan despite not having all the right pieces for his scheme. Chrichton would be a good first step toward creating a front seven that more closely resembles a 3-4.
Carolina Panthers select Cyrus Kouandjio, OL, Alabama
-While I expect left tackle mainstay, Jordan Gross, to line up for at least on more year, there needs to be a long term plan in place for his heir. Kouandijo was once projected as a top 10 pick and while he didnt quite live up to that billing throughout the season, he certainly has the talent inside him to succeed.
New England Patriots select David Yankey, OL, Stanford
-The Patriots are no strangers to drafting big and strong offensive lineman in the first round. Yankey fits the mold of what the Patriots look for and hed hopefully bring some consistency to the Patriots essential run game.
San Francisco 49ers select Odell Beckham, R, LSU
-Jim Harbaugh has had a tough go at it when it comes to drafting wide receivers. Beckham can be equated to a much more polished A.J. Jenkins who should find himself on the field sooner than later.
Denver Broncos select Davante Adams, R, Fresno State
-A receiver may not address some more pressing needs for the Broncos, but it may be the closest fit considering need and value. Adams is a high upside player who would could find himself in heaven playing for one of the best quarterbacks ever.
Seattle Seahawks select Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
-While Jace Amaro is arguably the better player, Seferian-Jenkins seems like the more likely pick for Seattle. ASJ has Graham upside and his local affiliation is step for step in how the team seems to acquire talent.
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I like this. I wouldn't be too mad with Chris Johnson in FA because he'd be behind Ball and could be an interesting threat out of the backfield.
I think losing Decker is a big time possibility, and Davante Adams is a good pick.
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As a Jets fan this seems perfectly reasonable for us and lines up with what the majority of our fans think will happen. I do think the Jets make a strong push for Byrd if he becomes available because after cutting Sanchez, Cro, & Holmes we will be sitting around $50 mill in cap space.
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Don't like the Sanchez and Smith Add i like the Tillman and Watkins though
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As A Falcons fan, it started out promising with the DeCoud cutting... But then you shafted us in free agency... With all the cap room we have to only get 2 elderly D-Linemen and a 2nd or 3rd tier S is nuts... After that the draft is a wash, we've given Baker so much money that a left tackle not taken in free agency seems like a waste. All in all for my birds a should F effort! Do better!
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You need to visit the Rams Forum every now and again.
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Very nice read. Realistic off season and good draft pick for the Dolphins,
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Love the pick for the Pack, of course Mosley would be my first choice, but if he's not there at 21, I'd love me some Pryor there or Avaro 'cause it looks like we'll badly need a new TE with Finley likely gone.
Also, I've heard rumblings that Ted Thompson could make a splash or 2 in Free Agency this year, I don't buy it (he very seldom signs free agents as we all know, 2005 was the lone exception), but we'll see what happens.
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Good work for the Titans. I love Barr at 11, I like picking up Suggs. Not positive about Moreno as i'd rather pick up a nice back in the 2nd or 3rd round of the draft. Also, I see us resigning Pollard or going after another safety in free agency rather than in the draft, especially if we don't re-sign Verner.
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Nice job on the effort. As for the Steelers pick I like it. The Steelers do need to find Roethlisberger that big target.
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: Thank you very much. I've been posting this project for a couple years now and I really have fun with it.
: Chris Johnson is a tough one to pin down. I think it's the one team that makes sense on both sides. I think Decker is as good as gone.
: I'm not sold on the Jets cutting Cromartie. I didn't consider Holmes a notable drop in terms of him being a top free agent but he'd definitely free up some cap space. Almost every team in the league will make a push for Byrd but I think Chicago made a lot of sense for both sides. I usually flip flop between Chicago and Jacksonville for Byrd.
: I envision Sanchez as a "Tedford guy" but it's tough to tell. The only thing I know for certain is that someone is keeping a close eye on him. I have a feeling a lot of teams will make a run at Will Smith considering his asking price compared to his peers, and Tampa Bay seems as likely as any other.
: I think it was Dimitroff who said the Falcons need to get tougher and "grittier" on both the offensive and defensive fronts. The Falcons don't seem to have a problem signing veteran players in the twilight of their careers if they can get a good deal. The Matthews pick is one I'm not 100% conformable with. Honestly, Clowney seems to be the only pick I am comfortable with, but that would require an expensive trade up that I'm not sure even the Falcons would pursue.
: Make it easy for me, elaborate.
: Thank you. Although I'm not a Dolphins fan, I do like in South Florida and i get a lot of exposure to them.
: I, personally, am a big Pryor fan and feel like he's the best safety in the draft. I also heard reports of Thompson splurging but it's tough for me to see him follow through with that.
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Kudos on the effort. Not a bad Saints pick with the 3 corners off the board.
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Id rather have Carr over Bortles at pick 8.
Free agency looks good with Michael Johnson, Brandon Spikes and Alterraun Verner. Maybe even too generous.
But you did not cover what happens to Everson Griffen, who seems to be underrated on this forum. I expect him to get a sizable pay day from somebody.
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: You may be right about Pollard. The Titans are likely going decide one or the other. Moreno is a tough sell considering no one really likes him on this forum (including me). It's just, he has to end up somewhere. The Titans would probably still draft a back somewhere in the first for rounds I'd assume.
: Thanks. How do you feel about Worilds returning?
: Thanks. For many picks I just want to nail down a position and the exact player evolves over time. I think a 3-4 OLB prospect fits well in terms of need and value.
: Like mentioned above, the exact player selected will evolve over time. I believe that if either Carr and Bortles are available, the Vikings are taking one or the other. I have been thinking that the Vikings did seem to have almost too good of an offseason. I think Verner is the likeliest, then Johnson, and then Spikes. I really have no leads on Spikes.
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He's one of the "Born Frees" - the generation of South Africans that has grown up in the country's fledgling democracy.
For the older generation of South Africans, the freedom has failed to deliver on expectations.
The gap between rich and poor has widened, unemployment has risen to around 40 percent and HIV/Aids affects about one in nine of the population.
But in the post-apartheid era, young people like Mr Sithole have big dreams.
"I'm looking at introducing a restaurant into the township," he says.
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But even in the New South Africa black participation in the wider economy remains limited - and now the government has devised a policy to level the playing field and realise its vision of an economy open to all by 2014.
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Companies will be rated on the level of black ownership, the number of black executives, the level of procurement from black firms, skills transfer and social investment.
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Chief executive Taddy Blecher says he only offers one degree, a BA in Business Administration, but students will graduate with both qualifications and practical skills they can use in the real world.
"What we really need to do is create self sufficiency in people, build business and have people be able to educate and feed their children," he says.
"So for us only two things are going to change Africa - higher level education and entrepreneurship."
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South Africa's inability to create jobs is one of the biggest disappointments of the post apartheid era, despite tough policies adopted by the government which revitalised the stagnating economy and eventually led to growth of 2.5% a year.
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No formal merger talks but National Union of Teachers tells annual conference of progress in talks on 'joint working' with Association of Teachers and Lecturers
NUT members want a tougher line on reforming Ofsted and clearer policies on school funding, according to their leader, Christine Blower
Native speakers in London outperformed in standardised tests while more schools meet or beat government targets nationally
Angry response from teaching unions as report says an hour's teaching a day is lost to disruptive behaviour in classrooms
More than 50 marches and rallies planned as union leaders say austerity policies are condemning workers to penury
David Cameron threatens new laws as the teachers' union is attacked for using two-year-old ballot to call strike
Sir Michael Wilshaw thinks heads should have power to fine parents who fail to attend school meetings or oversee homework
Labour's reforms, including school standards chiefs and reduced power for academies, welcomed by unions
Education union's conference sees some members call for a more aggressive stance, against wishes of executive
Pupils to be measured across eight subjects and attainment in exams at 16 benchmarked against achievement forecast at 11
While few doubt benefits of policy, questions remain over whether money could be better spent elsewhere
Ofqual says results will reflect flood of younger pupils taking GCSEs year early, plus pupils sitting exams with several boards
Test would have minimal, if any, long-term impact on pupils' standards of reading and writing, research shows
Labour's education spokesman spent half an hour trapped in an office in 1995, but Gove will avoid that fate by not being there
Teachers' standoff with chief inspector of schools deepens as Sir Michael Wilshaw says they need to 'roll up their sleeves'
NUT claims government has spent £337m in support of its policy on academies and free schools in less than two years
Christine Blower of NUT says ministers cannot expect to weather storm without reconsidering pensions changes
In an age of austerity and public service cuts, Britain's trade union leaders are playing a more central role than for many years. In the run-up to the TUC congress, Elizabeth Day and Euan Ferguson get to know them better
Current acting head of National Union of Teachers and critic of government policy confirmed unopposed
Christine Blower says government didn't properly anticipate rise in demand for education in recession
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Christine Blower: Plans to train ex-City workers as teachers in six months undermine the profession and could jeopardise kids' education
The Mail may dub her a loony leftist, but the NUT's current leader defies such crude categorisation. Peter Wilby reports
Schools in the urban heartlands of the National Union of Teachers will be particularly affected
Christine Blower was today voted in as deputy general secretary of the biggest teaching union, the National Union of Teachers.
The future of the National Union of Teachers, the biggest classroom union with 260,000 members, will be decided today when Doug McAvoy, the general secretary, hears whether he has beaten off his leftwing challenger Christine Blower.
Christine Blower is a woman with big ideas. The 48-year-old teacher and mother of two wants to be general secretary of the National Union of Teachers - the largest and most influential teaching union - and she is close to getting her wish. "There is an image of the union as a lot of men in grey suits representing women teachers in primary schools," she explains. "It's time we put an end to that."


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Some days you just weren't meant to get out of bed. For Sebastian Walker today was one of those days. His first day on call as a police negotiator in a new city, a new state, and he'd hit the ground running. He was supposed to be spending the day putting his riverside apartment to rights. But his pager hadn't co-operated.
Thank God it wasn't a full-time gig.
He navigated past the multitude of half-opened boxes that sat strewn all over his floors and seemed to be multiplying in every room. After a year in far-flung foreign hotspots he craved the familiarity of his things but today obviously wasn't going to be the day to get reacquainted.
He swallowed the last of his toast as he knotted his gun-metal grey tie. His pager bleeped again as he shut his front door on the mess.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
'What have we got?' Sebastian asked fifteen minutes later, after approaching the hive of police activity and flashing his credentials to the officer in charge.
'Jumper. With a gun. Her name's Noelene. She won't say anything else. Refuses to talk to us. Says she'll only talk to Callie Duncan.'
Sebastian heard the cluster of groans around him as he strapped on the bulletproof vest he was handed. 'Who's Callie Duncan?'
'A pain-in-the-butt community mental health worker.' Sebastian nodded. 'Okay. Let's get her in here while I have a little chat with Noelene.'
'Callie, call for you on line one.'
Geraldine Russell, head social worker and director of the Jambalyn Community Centre held out the receiver and placed it in the crook of Callie's shoulder as she watched her colleague juggle a stack of charts in one hand and her pager in the other.
Callie shrugged her shoulder high so the phone fitted snugly against her ear. 'Yo,' she said.
Gerri watched her friend nod a couple of times and then say, 'I'll be there in fifteen.'
Callie dropped her shoulder and Gerri hung up the phone. She raised an elegantly groomed eyebrow. 'Be where in fifteen?'
'Grey St Bridge. They think Noelene Sykes is going to jump. She's asking for me,' she said casually as she dumped the charts on her overflowing desk, knowing Gerri was going to go ballistic.
'Oh, no.' Gerri's impressive bosom shook with the vigorous shake of her head.
Callie grinned. Gerri was a large Aboriginal woman whose statuesque presence carried an undeniable authority. Not many people crossed her and only the exceedingly foolish couldn't see beyond the dramatic tribal-print flowing caftans she wore to the savvy, street-wise operator beneath.
'It's Noelene, Gerri. Noelene. As if Noelene's going to jump off a bridge. There's obviously been some miscom-munication. She's asking for me.'
'No. Not that bridge. Not today.' Callie smiled at her friend and colleague of ten years, knowing she was just trying to protect her. 'Yes.' 'I'll go. I'll do it.'
Callie shook her head. 'She wants me.'
Callie picked up her keys. 'I'll be fine.'
'Callie Duncan, you walk out of those doors and I'm firing you.'
Callie grinned over her shoulder. 'Ha! Promises, promises.' They both knew they were chronically understaffed and they needed all the good people they could get.
And Callie Duncan was very, very good at her job.
Callie snorted and placed her hands on her hips, staring down the insistent male whose name she'd already forgotten in her haste to get to Noelene. She didn't care if he was a cop or, for that matter, so damn sexy he could have been in the movies.
He was in her way-that was all that mattered.
'Noelene is not going to shoot me.'
Sebastian returned her blazing amber gaze with a much-practised calm, pale green one of his own, dropping his head to the side a little and stretching his neck. He repeated the process on the other side before straightening.
'You're not going out there until you put it on.'
Callie glared up at him, all brooding, broad immovable male. Way up. At six feet in her comfortable flats, craning her neck wasn't something she did much of but with this man it was a necessity.
The morning sun shone on his red hair, gilding the golden highlights. He wore it closely cropped at the back and sides but longer on top where it flopped across his forehead. His ginger brows rose above the palest peridot eyes.
He had a fashionable three-day growth of stubble stretched along his strong jaw and long-faded freckles gave his complexion a lived-in look, hinting at summer days on the beach and a penchant for surfing. Spare cheekbones sloped to interesting hollows near his mouth.
And his lips? Oh, man, don't get her started on those suckers.
Frankly he was sexy as hell.
The admission irritated her even more. She was working, for crying out loud!
'It's not necessary,' she insisted, desperate to claw back some control of normally sane thought processes. 'I've known her for ten years. She's not dangerous.'
He pushed the offending item towards her. 'Maybe. But it's the only way you're going out on that bridge.'
His voice was deep and even with a slight gravelly quality. Very measured. Very calm. But there was an edge to it that brooked no argument.
Damn cops!
Behind what's-his-name she could see that their little stand-off was drawing quite a crowd. Most of the cops she recognised. You didn't work for a decade in this business without having a close working relationship-sometimes love, sometimes hate-with the police. And she'd worked long and hard to gain their respect.
Sure, she knew they regarded her as a right royal pain in their posteriors. But she also knew there was grudging respect-she was the first one they rang when they had a situation or needed advice-and she was damned if she was going to cede it to this man.
Not without throwing down a gauntlet or two.
It was imperative, particularly that the three very interested, very rookie-looking officers standing behind knew she didn't wilt at the first sign of authority. She needed them to know she wasn't afraid of them and that her client's needs would always come first.
'Fine,' she said through gritted teeth, grasping her loose black T-shirt by the hem and hauling it off over her head. She glared right into his peridot eyes, ignoring the guffaws and wolf whistles, and held out her hand. 'Give me the damn vest.'
Callie gave him his due. While the jaws of the three fresh-faced newbies dropped to the ground, he didn't bat an eyelid. He didn't even lower his gaze for a quick onceover of her lace-clad assets, like every other male in the vicinity. He just passed her the offending item and waited with crossed arms over a chest broadened further by his own Kevlar padding for her to put it on.
'You know you could have just put it on over the top of your shirt, right?' he said after she'd rectified her clothing.
'Not likely,' she snapped. 'Do you think a bulletproof vest engenders trust?' Did the man get his negotiator skills in a cereal packet? 'Can I go now?'
He swept his hand in a flourish before her, indicating she should precede him. The action pulled his half rolled-up sleeves a little higher and she noticed thick reddish-blond hairs gracing strong, freckle-faded forearms.
'I'm right behind you.'
'Imagine my surprise,' she threw over her shoulder, tossing her head.
Sebastian watched her stalk off and smiled for the first time today, following at a more sedate pace. Callie Duncan was one angry female! It wasn't often in this field that he met someone who didn't seem to know or even care who he was, and he liked it. It was refreshing. She was refreshing.
He kept his eyes firmly glued to her back, distracted by the vigorous swish of her shoulder-length auburn hair as she strode towards her goal. The sun picked up the honey streaks and for a moment he felt like he was on the set of a shampoo commercial.
Her back was ramrod straight-Kevlar would do that to a person. And her long-legged stride pulled the denim of her jeans across a backside that was interesting.
In fact, Callie Duncan was just plain interesting all over.
And he liked that too.
And despite her stern glare he could tell she was used to laughing. Her mouth tilted up, as did her incredible amber eyes, and there were soft laughter lines emphasising their appeal.
He put her in her late thirties and was relieved that she wasn't some twenty-something, new grad all peppy and cute with stars in her eyes out to change the world. In fact, nothing about Callie Duncan said peppy and cute.
But, then, neither did she seem jaded, like so many people of her age working in a field where triumphs were small and thanks almost non-existent. Instead, striding towards her goal, she looked strong and fearless. Committed. Confident.
Her Amazonian frame moved with single-minded purpose.
As for what she had inside that lacy black bra he put that thought firmly to one side.
'Oh, thank God, Callie, it's you.'
'What's going on, Noelene?' Callie grouched as she tripped slightly over one of the barricades the police had used to cordon off the area. No doubt what's-his-name wouldn't approve of it as an opening statement but she knew Noelene well enough to know she could take it.
That didn't mean she wasn't hyper-aware of a certain sexy red-haired negotiator and the rest of what appeared to be the city's police force watching her intently.
'I was just out for a walk thinking,' the hollow-cheeked mother of four said, the breeze whipping wispy blonde strands of hair across her gaunt, prematurely aging face.
Noelene moved closer to the railing. Callie's gaze followed her movement, aware of the drop behind. She kept her gaze trained firmly on Noelene's anxious eyes as her heart thudded like thunder in her chest.
She would not look down.
She hated heights.
And she certainly wouldn't let any of the city's finest catch a glimpse of the screaming girly inside.
She hated this damn bridge. Any bridge, actually, but this one in particular.
'With a gun?'
Noelene looked down at the gun as if seeing it for the first time. 'What, this?' she asked, waving it in the air.
Callie heard the unlocking of safeties and sensed the closing in of every policeman behind as they drew a little nearer, tensed a little further, poised for action.
'Noelene,' she said, raising her hands in a stop motion. 'You're making the cops really nervous. Is it even loaded?'
Noelene frowned at her. 'Of course not.' Just as she'd suspected. 'Can I have the gun?' Callie held out her hand for it.
Noelene looked at the weapon. 'It was Dad's.'
After a quick review of her client's chart, Callie knew it was a year to the day that Noelene's father had passed away. She nodded. 'I know.'
Noelene handed it to her meekly and Callie heard the loud snicker as who knew how many safeties were restored to their off positions and guns were holstered. She passed it back to what's-his-name.
She quirked an eyebrow at him. 'Unloaded. Fancy that,' she muttered. 'Think you can call your boys off now?'
Sebastian smiled at her defiant expression. Her bluster was very, very sexy and it reminded him that it had been a very long time since he'd been with a woman.
Since before the Gulf.
His gaze dropped to her mouth for a second, wanting to kiss that smug look away before returning to her face. 'Oh, I know you know that's not how this works.'
Callie swallowed. The gravel in his voice slid into all her empty places. Her lips felt as if he'd actually stroked his tongue along them and she curtailed the urge to taste them.
How was it possible to be exceedingly irritated and exceedingly turned on at the same time?
Sucking in a steadying breath, she gave him a grudging nod. 'Yeah, yeah, I know.'
'Bring her in,' he murmured.
Callie nodded and turned, walking the few paces back to Noelene, who was now leaning on the rail, looking down at the river sparkling in the morning sunshine.
'Dad loved this bridge,' she said absently. 'He helped build it, you know? He used to always bring us kids here.'
Callie nodded. 'Do you think we can talk away from here, Noelene? I really don't like heights.'
Noelene nodded, moving slowly towards her. 'I just thought it would be fitting, you know, to mark his anniversary. His service weapon was his most treasured possession. I thought it'd be right to throw it off the bridge. He was in Korea, you know?'
Callie nodded, holding out her arm and putting it around Noelene's shoulders. 'I know,' she murmured. 'You can tell me about it on the way to the police station.'
Noelene looked at her. 'I was just looking down at the water, minding my own business.' She frowned. 'And this cop car pulled up, telling me not to jump I had no intention of jumping. But they were yelling and coming towards me and I got scared.'
'I know. Don't worry, we'll get it sorted. I'll be with you.'
'I need to be there to pick the kids up from school.' 'Yep. Don't worry, I'll be with you, expediting the process.'
They reached the barricade. What's-his-name held out his hand for Noelene and helped her through the maze of barricades. Callie was grudgingly impressed by his gentle smile and his unhurried demeanour as he made sure Noelene didn't trip.
Then he turned back to her. 'Thank you,' he murmured, holding out his hand.
Callie's gaze locked with his and she felt a giddy shift- not something she welcomed, standing on a bridge.
But, damn, the man was sexy. His frank gaze, his lips curled into a slight smile, his height and breadth surrounding her, his voice oozing over her like warm honey.
The background noises faded, their surroundings dimmed, as time and motion coalesced in this one electric moment. If they'd been in a bar she would have taken his hand and led him to the nearest dark corner.
But they weren't. They were on a bridge-a damn bridge, for crying out loud-surrounded by what seemed like a hundred policemen. She ignored the hand. 'All in a days work.'
'Hey, Zack, how's it going?' Callie asked, the phone pressed to one ear as she blindly hooked a hoop earring into her other ear.
'Good thanks, Aunty Cal.'
Callie smiled at her ten-year-old nephew's chirpy greeting. It was good to hear her little man's voice. Since he'd gone back to live with his mother a couple of months ago she hadn't known what to do with herself. Some of the anxiety that had knotted her stomach over the heart-wrenching decision had dissipated, but after eight years in her care, it was hard to let go entirely.
And he would always be her brother's son.
'How'd you do in the cross-country today?'
'I came second! You should have seen me, Aunty Cal.'
Callie's heart strings twanged painfully. She hadn't missed a school event since he'd started pre-school six years ago. But she was trying to step back, give Aleisha a chance to bond with her son.
'Mummy said I ran like the wind.'
Callie gripped the receiver hard. Her brother, Zack's father, had been an athletics champion at school. He'd had such promise.
Until everything had gone wrong.


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This does capture data. ARP attack reads and sends out packets but has no effect on AP. The only way to get data packets is by doing a DeAuth attack. Which creates about ~100 packets or so. By doing so I see more ARP packets being read and sent but, the injected packet seem to have no effect.
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I had my breast reduction on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. I had so much anxiety leading up to it that I almost cancelled. My mom's comments of "you aren't THAT big" were annoying, and made me start to question my decision. At 5'2", 130 lbs, I wore a 34 DD or DDD, so I knew I wasn't THAT big compared to others who undergo the procedure, but I still had all the problems associated with large breasts on a small frame. Because I've had such negative reactions to in-surgery narcotics in the past, my PS and the anesthesiologist decided to try something new with me in surgery - they decided to try a nerve block with the anesthesia. This is a procedure they've done for a long time on abdominal surgeries and mastectomies, but is relatively new (at least at this hospital) for breast reduction surgery. It made it so that I didn't need as many narcotics, along with the nasty side effects. It worked great! At 4 days post - op, I'm completely off pain meds. Some things I didn't know to expect were how sore my ass would be and the migraine I rang in the New Year with. (I believe that both are associated with laying low for the past few days.) My husband has been incredibly supportive through all this. I have very little bruising, no drainage, and even with the steri-strips and visible stitches, they are PRETTY. So far, I'm very happy that I did this. My first post op appointment is on Thursday. While I'm too self conscious to post photos, I'm grateful to those of you that did. It was helpful to know what to expect.


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The word on the internet today is that Tay Allyn may be the new Rebecca Black (remember Rebecca and the ear-worm that was 'Friday')?
Allyn's song 'Mass Text' debuted on YouTube on Tuesday and has scored almost 37,000 clicks so far.
The musical horror begins with Allyn missing out on a group invite to a party, prompting her to repeat the line "Why didn't I get your mass text, I'm in your contacts" over and over again.
The YouTube post claims that Allyn has "been adopted by Justin Timberlake and the relaunched Myspace as a 'Top New Artist of 2013'":
"She has created a new breed of Pop that's like Ke$ha without the sex, and Lady Gaga without the avant garde— what are you left with? Tay singing about mundane things of everyday life to hot beats!"
But while Rebecca Black seemed to be genuine about 'Friday', it's hard to shake the feeling that this clip is a parody that has been created purely for the web clicks.
As Stuart Dredge from The Guardian states, "if this turns out to be a satirical Daily Show skit, it wouldn't be a huge surprise. Or, more likely, a viral for Myspace itself".
The performance piece theory is strengthened by the fact that Allyn recently graduated from theatre school in the US. You can view her (mind-boggling) USC graduation speech in the clip below.
The really good news is you can purchase Mass Text for the bargain price of .99c on iTunes so you can enjoy it over and over and over again in the comfort of your car/home/nightmares.


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Wells Fargo Arena is sold out today, so that's one piece of evidence.
Then there's the fact that 14-3 ASU is much improved from the team that essentially knocked Arizona off last season's NCAA tournament bubble with a win in Tempe. There's also the fact that Arizona is ranked seventh, with a 15-1 overall record and 3-1 mark in Pac-12 play that ties the Wildcats with … ASU.
So is today's ASU-UA game really big? Maybe as big as ASU coach Herb Sendek and UA's Sean Miller have seen in the intrastate rivalry?
Not entirely.
"I guarantee you that whatever the next game is, that's always the biggest game, and you always give everything you have," Sendek said. "So that wouldn't even be possible."
Miller wasn't singling the game out, either, other than to nod toward the emotional impact of the intrastate rivalry.
"It's a big game for our fans, it's a huge game for our university, and we recognize that (that's the case) whether it be with a former player or somebody who went to Arizona 20 years ago," Miller said. "Every team seems to have that rivalry. Arizona State is ours.
"The thing you can control is to be as ready as you can, to play the very best that you can, and hopefully you have an opportunity to win. … The bigger picture is to have a successful season and, in our case, hopefully compete for a conference championship and really go on to do some great things while recognizing that this is an important game."
In other words, for the two coaches involved, the focus is on the court, as usual.
Here are three things they will probably look at today:
1. If Arizona can tailor its offense around Jordan Bachynski. ASU's 7-foot-2-inch center has 76 blocks this season, and ASU has redesigned its defense to better utilize his skill.
Not only do the Sun Devils now run a man-to-man defense, freeing Bachynski from the responsibility of covering a corner in the ASU matchup zone, but they also set screens designed to funnel opponents toward him in the middle.
Miller said Bachynski can cause the same type of trouble UA ran into last week at Oregon, when Ducks center Tony Woods and Waverly Austin blocked a combined four shots that helped fuel Oregon's fast break.
"You just have to be aware on drives because if you challenge him, it can lead to an easy transition opportunity," Miller said. "A lot of times a strong drive has to be met with a pass, and as we attack the basket, use shot fakes and take what the defense gives. That's all very important. I think every team that plays against them probably starts with that."
UA associate head coach James Whitford said matching up Bachynski at times with a shooter could help, while UA forward Solomon Hill said UA center Kaleb Tarczewski needs to be able to convert quickly to an offensive rebounding position in case Bachynski does swat one away.
2. If the Sun Devils and freshman guard Jahii Carson can be slowed. As he promised Carson when he signed him in the fall of 2010, Sendek has re-engineered the Sun Devils offense to better take advantage of his electric point guard.
ASU is averaging 72.6 points per game but only 64.2 in conference play.
"He's the throttle of ASU," Miller said of Carson.
"It starts with him because when he has a big game, it usually means everyone has a big game because he has such a knack for getting in the lane and making big plays for himself and other people."
3. Who wins the battle outside the arc.
Arizona's trip to Oregon last weekend was only too typical of the Wildcats' inconsistent three-point shooting defense this season: They allowed Oregon to make 7 of 11 three-point attempts in the Ducks' 70-66 win but held OSU to 5 of 15 from long range in UA's 80-70 win.
Hill said the Wildcats lacked intensity in their perimeter defense at OSU, and ASU is not the kind of team they want to let down against. Three Sun Devils starters have averaged at least 1.4 made threes a game: wings Evan Gordon and Carrick Felix, plus power forward Jonathan Gilling.
"Coach Miller has really stressed our three-point defense as of late; it feels like we've gotten away from it," guard Nick Johnson said. "We definitely look at them as being a threat. We're trying to get better at it, and knowing their personnel."
While Gordon is a transfer from Liberty that the Wildcats have yet to face, and while UA will have to adjust to Felix's improved game, the Wildcats are already familiar with Gilling.
Although Gilling is hitting only 34.5 percent from three this season, he's the guy who hit 5 of 6 threes against Arizona last year in Tempe.
"Gilling almost singlehandedly beat us at Arizona State," Miller said. "We respect him and all of their players."
• What: No. 7 Arizona at ASU
• When: 12:30 p.m.
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Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has had his one-year prison sentence commuted to community service caring for the elderly.
The 77-year-old billionaire, whose tax-fraud conviction was upheld last year by Italy's top court, will be required to work at least four hours a week at a site to be determined, according to a Milan court statement.
Mr Berlusconi was unlikely to go to jail because of his advanced age. The judges opted to assign him to community service instead of serving the sentence under house arrest.
Mr Berlusconi remains one of Italy's most influential politicians, helping Prime Minister Matteo Renzi shape policy and preparing his own Forza Italia party for European elections from May 22 to 25. The ruling today closes the proceedings in the tax-fraud case and leaves Mr Berlusconi battling criminal charges from abuse of power to engaging a minor in prostitution.
''The question is to what extent the sentence would limit his ability to'' participate in the campaign for European elections, said Federico Santi, an analyst with Eurasia Group in London.
''Community service is less bad than house arrest, but it's still reasonably restrictive.''
The ruling largely ties Mr Berlusconi to his home region of Lombardy in northern Italy. He will be allowed to travel to Rome from Tuesday to Thursday each week. For all other trips, the ex-premier must obtain the court's permission. His lawyers said in a statement they were satisfied with the ruling.
Mr Berlusconi has denied all wrongdoing and said his legal troubles amount to political persecution. The tax-fraud case centred on the purchase of film rights at his Mediaset SpA television broadcaster.
Mr Berlusconi is submitting to judicial punishment for the first time after wrangling with prosecutors for much of his 19-year tenure in parliament. The tax-fraud conviction led to his expulsion from the Senate and loosened his grip on Italian political power.
Mr Berlusconi is collaborating with Mr Renzi, 39, on an overhaul of Italy's electoral and political system. Forza Italia, which isn't part of Mr Renzi's governing coalition, has pledged to help the premier pass the broad changes to institutions that Mr Renzi and Mr Berlusconi have discussed.


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Harvest Time
After her husband returns from World War II severely disabled, hardworking Russian tractor operator Antonina (Lyudmila Motornaya) must support the entire family. Her industrious attitude pays off when becomes the first woman to win the coveted Red Flag as a reward for her contributions to the collective. But now she has an additional job -- keeping the rampant mice from eating the flag.


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POLICE are appealing for information after two men stole a basket of food.
The pair entered the Co-Op in Harwich Road, Colchester just after 9pm on March 4, and took several items without making an attempt to pay.
Anyone who can identify the two men should call PC Christopher Raynsford at Colchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


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A semi-truck slid into a Nebraska State Patrol cruiser early Thursday morning on I-80 near Roscoe, injuring Trooper Kevin Horst and another truck driver who was with him.
Horst and truck driver Terrence Eckert, 73, were sitting in the troopers cruiser when they were hit by another semi-truck. Both men were taken to the hospital in Ogallala. Horst was kept overnight. Eckert was treated and released, an NSP official said.
The driver of the second semi-truck was not injured.
Earlier, another accident occurred near the same spot at 12:11 p.m. that involved two trucks and four cars. One person suffered minor injuries in that wreck and was treated at the scene.
Bad night
Icy roads and near blizzard conditions caused numerous accidents late Wednesday and early Thursday.
There were at least eight semi-trucks jackknifed on I-80 and more than 15 cars off the road in the Troop D area, which covers 23 counties in southwest Nebraska.
In one instance, a semi-truck slid off the road and onto its side on Nebraska Highway 44 just west of Holdrege at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The truck was empty and no one was injured, the patrol said.
On Thursday morning, seven cars and one semi-truck were sidelined on U.S. Highway 83 from North Platte to a point 45 miles south, near the entrance of Red Willow State Recreation area.
The NSP responded to more than 100 slide-offs and accidents across Nebraska, spokeswoman Deb Collins said.
This report was updated Friday morning.
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BELTON — A Killeen woman accused of setting fire to an apartment after a fight with her boyfriend was indicted Wednesday on a felony charge.
A Bell County grand jury handed down a second-degree felony charge of arson against 24-year-old Alyssa Monique Aguillon.
According to an arrest affidavit, Killeen police were dispatched to a domestic dispute and arson at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Terrace Drive in Killeen on March 25.
Aguillon, who lives in the apartment with her boyfriend, removed the smoke detectors in the apartment and said she was going to "burn the apartment down," the affidavit stated.
Aguillon's boyfriend left the apartment and returned to find it filled with smoke after Aguillon allegedly set tissues and papers on fire on the coffee table in the living room.
She is in custody in Bell County Jail, and her bail is set at $100,000.
The grand jury also indicted the following individuals Wednesday:
Kimberly Ann Rivera, 44, of Waco, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, less than 1 gram.
Clarissa Lavon Bett, 41, of Killeen, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, 4 grams or more.
Clint Demitri Jones, 27, of Killeen, on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Christian Eugene Reddick, 29, of Killeen, on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Neal Bernard Miller, 40, of Temple, on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Derrick Leanear Gilbert, 26, of Killeen, on a charge of burglary of a building.
Fredrick Terrio III., 50, of Copperas Cove, on a charge of driving while intoxicated, third or more offense.
Mark Antonio Myers, 31, of Harker Heights, on a charge of driving while intoxicated, third or more offense.