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Flowery Branch — Thomas Dimitroff insisted Thursday the Falcons are not, as has been widely speculated, bound and determined to grab Brandon Graham with their first-round pick. Said Dimitroff, winking when Graham's name was mentioned: "Who's that?"
Then, more seriously: "We're not locked in [on Graham]. But 19 of the 20 mock drafts I've seen have us taking him, so I'd say everybody else is locked in Brandon Graham."
The Michigan defensive end is indeed a subject of much consideration here at 4400 Falcon Parkway, but in Dimitroff's pre-draft briefing he emphasized that this draft, unlike his first two as general manager, isn't targeted to address one specific unit. "We've finally got an opportunity to open the draft board to both offense and defense," Dimitroff said.
Translation: Don't rule out the possibility of the Falcons taking an offensive lineman in Round 1. Asked if he'd be comfortable spending the draft's 19th pick on a O-lineman, Dimitroff said: "I'd be comfortable doing that. It's never a flashy pick, but if a offensive lineman has versatility, the ability to play dual positions would give him exponential value."
Is Maurkice Pouncey, who played center at Florida, capable of playing more than one position? "Yes," Dimitroff said.
About those mock drafts: Dimitroff admitted he checks them, and he also allowed that the Falcons have designated a front-office person to keep track of such Internet listings. "It's very clear that Mr. Blank wants his mock drafts," Dimitroff said.
As mentioned in this space last week, some of the latest mock drafts have defensive ends who are rated higher than Graham — Tech's Derrick Morgan and Jean Pierre-Paul of South Florida — slipping into the teens. Were that to happen a week from now, would the Falcons be tempted to trade up and pluck such a pass rusher?
Dimitroff: "If we determined that kind of player was the heir apparent [to a position of impact] and would take us to another level, we would consider that. But we have to be very cognizant of the money value. If you're moving up five to 10 spots, you're talking about $10 million more in guaranteed money. We'd have to make sure it's worth doing from both a skill and business standpoint."
That said, Dimitroff conceded the Falcons "would like to ramp up the pressure" of their pass rush. He also admitted that the signing of free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson "did change our approach to this draft drastically." And he made no secret of his desire to acquire a second-round pick — the Falcons sent theirs to Kansas City in the Tony Gonzalez trade last year — and mentioned New England and Philadelphia as teams that might be looking to serve as a trade partner.
He also noted he hadn't been home — Dimitroff lives in Buckhead — in a while. He has been spending nights in the GM's suite (yes, there is such a thing) at the dormitory on the grounds here. He arrived for his briefing wearing a shirt and tie not because he wanted to appear businesslike, he said, but "because this was literally the only thing I had clean."
Oh, and about Brandon Graham: "He's a good football player. He'll be effective in this league."
One man's interpretation: If the Falcons wind up with Brandon Graham, they'll be happy. But there are other players in this draft who might make them happier.
April 15th, 2010
12:20 pm
April 15th, 2010
12:24 pm
2nd!! Wow highest I've ever been
April 15th, 2010
12:25 pm
I'd take Pouncey, btw, and then try like crazy to get back a 2nd rd pick.
April 15th, 2010
12:25 pm
But if Spoon is gone, then Graham wouldn't be bad. However, how many DEs are we going to have on the roster? DOL may be right and TD may choose Pouncey if Spoon is gone.
April 15th, 2010
12:32 pm
In my fantasy world, where I'm eternally twenty-eight and wealthy, I want a trade of a good player and our first round pick for C J Spiller. I think he's the biggest game-changer on the board. If all he does is return kicks, he makes his team exponentially better.
April 15th, 2010
12:39 pm
Don't be an idiot and ready anything into what Dimitroff says a week BEFORE the draft. No way is he, or any other team going to reveal their exact draft plans.
Bradley……….How long have you been a sports writer? This rhetoric from Dimitroff should not fool you.
April 15th, 2010
12:41 pm
pouncey or spoon, graham just isn't a "wow" type DE
April 15th, 2010
12:44 pm
The Patriots REALLY want Graham. I smell trade if they can work out the details.
April 15th, 2010
12:51 pm
ro-rowwwwww (channeling Scooby-doo) .. could D.O. Ledbetter be on the money with his man-crush on certain OL from the Univ. of Flo-ri-da? I shudder the thought.
the ajc.com servers might crash with the tidal wave I told you so's (from DOL) and mea culpa's (from those of us who clowned him on his mock draft).
April 15th, 2010
12:59 pm
Spoon @ #19 then trade up into the 2nd round and get Gronko! He is the complete package for a TE! Tony G will work with him and make him even better!
April 15th, 2010
1:08 pm
Man love? Maybe DOL knows more than we do since he does spend time at the Branch. Maybe also pays attention and knows that OL depth is a need. There are a lot of good first round offensive lineman in the NFL. This would not be a reach. The Falcons could do a lot worse.
Still, just because Dimitroff opened the possibility, does not mean this will be the scenario on draft day.
April 15th, 2010
1:12 pm
Pouncey is ok but who ever we get will be good because Falcons GM knows his business.
April 15th, 2010
1:15 pm
Seems dangerous to draft a DE…how many have panned out for us or the league over the last several years?? I like TD's business approach and trust his judgement on talent and fit. Building a dominant O line seems like a good move but that might be done in later picks. I want a dominant defense, strong but not flashy offense and a Super Bowl trophy.
April 15th, 2010
1:26 pm
Golden Tate = Steve Smith
April 15th, 2010
1:30 pm
Trade Jenkins for a 4th rounder, draft a WR 1st and get the double teams off my boy Roddy.
April 15th, 2010
1:43 pm
I agree about this: Graham is very good, and would be very nice to have. But given our current personnel, I think we actually would derive more value from Pouncey. Number 1, he's a surer thing to make an impact for years, just talent-wise. Number 2, he's more likely to start, and sooner, than Graham. Graham is 6′1 263lbs, and has a motor. Bierman is 6′3 260, and also has a motor. Maurice Lucas is 6′4 260, and also has a motor. Sidbury is 6′3 265, and also has a motor. Get the picture? We need a better pass rush from the front—it's very important—but I'm not sure, given who we already have, that we shouldn't look to 'Spoon first if he's there.
April 15th, 2010
1:44 pm
…'Spoon, if Pouncey is gone.
April 15th, 2010
1:45 pm
This draft is wide open because they can take the best player on thier board regardless what side of the field they play on. They do have some needs, especially OLB.. DE, Center, TE of the future… depth at DT but this draft is REALLY deep on the defensive line and I think you can get O line depth later on too.
They are going to get a really good player in the first and those compensatories should do nicely too.
April 15th, 2010
1:48 pm
I like that Dimitroff can not really tell you anything but when he does answer he answers truthfully and as openly as possible.
April 15th, 2010
1:54 pm
Eagles & Pats have multiple 2nd round picks. Draft value chart for 19th = 2 2nd round picks. Seems like a good deal to me in a deep draft.
April 15th, 2010
1:58 pm
Very interesting. Any chance that Snelling signed his tender because he is trade bait to get TD his 2nd round pick?
I hope not…but let me guess: Either Norwood or Snelling will not be in a Falcons uniform come opening day AND the Birds will have a rookie on the field that was selected in the second round.
April 15th, 2010
2:01 pm
Great to hear TD is open to the BEST PLAYER that will the Falcons not just the Best Player on the Board. All that being said the Falcons need to put a WINNER onthe FIELD and get to the Playoffs for the next 3 or 4 years. This "Wait Till Next Year" crap is so UGA. We want a winner and a winner now.
April 15th, 2010
2:04 pm
I read the new Sporting News last nite and TD was saying that him and CMS really don't pay attention to what guys do in their tshirts and shorts. They base most of their scouting on PRODUCTION in college.
I like that idea. Kinda like my first wife!!!
April 15th, 2010
2:05 pm
Yes, I am a TECH fan so be it, I would like to get a WR that ain't selfish, will block, is Big/Strong, and can Catch passes. If that has to be throught FA or the draft is fine with me. I still more upside on D. Thomas than downside.
April 15th, 2010
2:12 pm
Someone find the quotes from TD's pre-draft press conferences last year and see if they were useful or just smokescreens.
April 15th, 2010
2:18 pm
I'm just worried that Graham's talent does not warrant a top 20 pick. I'd rather the Falcons take a more talented player at their second, third or fourth biggest need than reach for a guy just because he plays DE. Then again, I could be wrong. Maybe his lack of ideal measurments doesn't prevent him from being worthy of a top 20 pick. I won't lose any sleep if the Falcons pass or take Graham.
April 15th, 2010
2:19 pm
@Falcon Devil Golden Tate = Steve Smith
If that is true stay away from Golden Tate. Production aside, Steve Smith is a *i jerk.
April 15th, 2010
2:28 pm
@ Phil
Was talking about his playing style and athleticism for a smaller WR. Nothing suggests he has any attitude problems.
April 15th, 2010
2:28 pm
PI$$, you are right/problem being I am an Auburn man>
April 15th, 2010
2:29 pm
Charlie Casserly, of NFL network, who has judged more football talent than any of us here on this blog, calls Pouncey "a second round talent, The first two centers taken last year (one in the second round) are both better. Dan Williams (DT-Tenn) beat Pouncey like a drum when UT played Fla."
April 15th, 2010
2:32 pm
…and someone on ESPN radio yesterday, when asked who was the most over-hyped and over-rated player in the draft, named Golden Tate.
April 15th, 2010
2:33 pm
I agree with Blue Fender. SPOON!!!!!!!!!!!
April 15th, 2010
2:35 pm
After last years run of injuries (Jerry, Moore, etc) and bust (Middleton), this year's draft will either vindicate or spoil TD's reputation for judging talent.
April 15th, 2010
2:37 pm
Can Smitty and Dimitroff PLEASE join the front offices of the Thrashers !
April 15th, 2010
2:48 pm
Spoon, puncy or trade that first pick. My oreder of preference.
April 15th, 2010
3:04 pm
draft some of those GT boys that scored a couple of touchdowns last night against us in baseball
April 15th, 2010
3:08 pm
Spoon — cause I like them little off brand Shreaded Wheats called spooners…ever tried them?
April 15th, 2010
3:15 pm
Pats trade up for Graham hopefully with us. Don't take the center, that is nuts. Trade down take Spoon, and pick up a late 2nd early third and take the Baylor center.
April 15th, 2010
3:17 pm
If the Steelers pass on Pouncey, and thats who the Falcons want, then I would suggest trading back and get a second round pick along the way.
Are you the only blog who did not have the Falcons taking Graham? Based on the GM's response, maybe you're onto something after all.
April 15th, 2010
3:21 pm
Alot of good comments, thoughts and observations about draft day. Greg, I agree about the DE scenario. I also see DOL position on Pouncey. I to would like to see DT find a way to acquire 2nd round picks by either trading the 1st round for 2 second rounders OR making trades and/or swaping picks for next year picks to acquire picks since this draft is deep. If they keep the 19th pick and Graham/Pouncey/Spoon are still on the board (and this IS possible) then that will be interesting. I too would take Pouncey since he could start immediately & make a quicker impact and he is versatle (thats why DT said versatility is valuable & worthy of high pick so to speak). If not, and DT picks a DE or LB, then what people are not paying close attention too is the fact that the center from Boston College that played with Matt Ryan will likely be around in 3rd round and I'm sure he will be very serviceable. I also beleive DT will get either a TE or WR to help the offense and I will not be surprised to see a trade by DT on/before draft day. One thing is for sure, there will be some moves on draft day given the debth of this draft and VERY good players will be available in 2nd, 3rd rounds, 4th rounds.
April 15th, 2010
3:35 pm
Pouncey would start immediately? Where? In Blalock's spot? Not for McClure or Dahl for sure; and he's not better NOW than Blalock!
April 15th, 2010
3:37 pm
From reading in between the lines there, I think we will either A) trade back and acquire a second round pick, or B) draft Murkice Pouncey. I trust in TD and will apologize to DOL if we draft Pouncey.
April 15th, 2010
3:44 pm
Hollywould good for you. I love playing Auburn! Fans are nice, School is beautiful, close to Atlanta, and We have won the last few we have played. Not picking just glad we did win. Did you marry a UGA girl then by your statement? You got a good commit from the Pope kid. I wish he came to TECH.
April 15th, 2010
3:45 pm
Norwood of Acworth & S. Carolina would be a good addition. How come nobody talks about him?
April 15th, 2010
3:55 pm
DLed is now frothing at the mouth. He still has a chance for his dreams of Pouncey to come true.
April 15th, 2010
3:59 pm
On Graham, TD said "he's a good football player who'll be effective in this league" almost verbatim what Bellichick said on ESPN today when asked about the DE from Mich..DLed reported Dimitroff taking a call from "the Hoodie" on the golf course awhile back, so we're obviously keeping the lines open. Along with NE and Philly, now the Broncos have 2 2nd rounders due to the Marshall trade. They need anothe WR and help at Safety. If Dez Bryant, Earl Thomas or Taylor Mays are still there at 19, we trade out #19 and 117(935pts) for Denver's #'s 43,45 and 183 (939pts) our draft could be something like this:
43 OT Saffold/Veldheer
45 RB McClusters
83 DT Atkins
98 (C) TE Graham/Pitta
149 DE D. te'o Nesheim
165(C) OC Byers/Estes
171 OLB Muckleroy
183 OT Washington
189 WR White/Gettis/Barnes
April 15th, 2010
4:05 pm
I must have missed it can someone tell me how does what TD said spell Pouncey. It seems to me that everything and I do mean everything is wide open. We could go OLB and get Spoon and a lot of us would be pleased with the pick. And then again he could go with a WR and that might mean BayBay and that would make a lot of us with will be happier. I guess you can se which camp I'm in.lol But then again he could going TE and we'd be ok with it too. Bottom line is that we beleave in our GM and think whatever he does it will work out for us. I love projecting my hopes for the Falcons a$ well a$ DOL and the rest of you. I just reserve the right to mock just how wrong I think you R. And about this picking of A FREAKNG CENTER I truly hope you R with the @19 for us isn't a$ greater need a$ WR..
April 15th, 2010
4:15 pm
Oh one more point if it's true that Washington only want's a 3rd for A. Haynesworth and we coull that trigger and get him, man talk about instancely inproved pass rush and TD could go mad in this draft.
April 15th, 2010
4:26 pm
Got to B…..
Who is DT?


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With medical marijuana now common, and outright legalization on the table, cannabis is a growth business. But would-be merchants face unique problems.
So basically,its the government and its laws that are causing problems? Sounds like most businesses.
Make it legal and get taxs off it.I would like to see it sold like cigerettes.For the freaked out folks,anyone who really wants it,including your kids,its everywhere.Just picture prohibition.
Its just anouther product wanted by people and keeping it illegal is just letting a potential revenue source for taxs go unused.I figured the government would be all for this idea.
That so called drug war is just a war on personal freedom.
I don't use any drugs unless I need them i.e. blood pressure medicine, but I would prefer not even to need those. I don't see why pot shouldn't be legal and would support actions to make it legal, but I won't use it. It can cause many problems just like alcohol although the problems will be different in some ways. I won't list them in this post.
I know from my own personal experience marijuana can be addictive and just as destructive to your life as alcohol can be. I don't use any drugs that can impair/alter my perception and/or how I feel anymore for the reason I stated above. I prefer reality over being drunk or high.
I know there of you who will save marijuana isn't addictive, but it can be under the right conditions it can be.....
There are many smart and intelligent people who smoke, I smoke, in high school, I had a 4.0 GPA, never was in trouble, and was always in AP and honors classes. I work at a healthcare facility, I have a permanent job, I make a good income, I have health insurance, 401K, and other benefits. Alot of people I know smoke, even 80 year old grandfathers, mothers, fathers, and even the least expected. All who have high paying jobs, work for the government, work for schools, hospitals, etc. Yeah people may think, "They are dumb, potheads", but no, we are smart enough to smoke on our own time, and many of us have our reasons, though it be, for a pain reliever, stress reliever, or for the euphoric feeling. And you never know what it can do, think about it, people with anorexia, glaucoma...etc... As my brother would say, its an herb, came from the Earth... Think about what alcohol does, meth, cocaine, ... Alcohol is legal, think about the people it effects, when you drink too much, you go blank, some get angry, abusive, depressed. Cigarettes cause cancer... If you dont like to smoke marijuana, dont do it, easy as that.
I think the problem is coming down to smoking and driving.
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Week 11 got underway last night with the Titans and Colts squaring off on Thursday Night Football. Hopefully your fantasy week got off to a good start, but regardless of how you did last night make sure to get your lineup locked in for this weekend. One of the biggest parts of getting things lined up correctly is being up to date on the latest injury status of your players. Each Friday we run things down to let you know what to expect based on practice reports so far this week. Players with a "green light" designation are battling injury but can be played as normal this week.
Peyton Manning-Denver Broncos: Manning will play through his ankle injury and is a must start if you own him. The biggest fear for the Broncos' fans and Manning's owners is that he'll complicate his injury by playing through it against a tough Chiefs defense.
Aaron Rodgers-Green Bay Packers: Rodgers is trying to work his way back for week 12, but is out for week 11.
Jay Cutler-Chicago Bears: Cutler has ben ruled out this week and never practiced at all since his ankle injury. He's week-to-week but looks to be out for multiple weeks leaving Josh McCown as the Bears starter against the Ravens.
Jason Campbell-Cleveland Browns: Green Light (ribs)
Terrelle Pryor-Oakland Raiders: Pryor was back in practice, but he was only limited and still split work with Matt McGloin. It looks like a week to avoid Pryor since he'll be limited even if he does get the start.
Christian Ponder-Minnesota Vikings: Ponder is questionable but has been practicing and hopes to start this week for Minnesota.
Running Back
Darren McFadden-Oakland Raiders: Run DMc doesn't look like he'll be playing and is officially doubtful for Sunday. It looks like Rashad Jennings will get a heavy workload once again with McFadden sidelined.
Marshawn Lynch-Seattle Seahawks: Green Light (Probable)
Zac Stacy-St. Louis Rams: Green Light (ankle)
Ben Tate-Houston Texans: Green Light (ribs)
Shane Vereen-New England Patriots: Vereen is going to step up his practice regiment this week as he tries to get back from his injury sustained in week 1.
DeAngelo Williams-Carolina Panthers: Green Light (quad)
Maurice Jones-Drew-Jacksonville Jaguars: Green Light (knee)
Chris Ivory-New York Jets: Green Light (knee)
Fred Jackson-Buffalo Bills: Green Light (knee)
Rashard Mendenhall-Arizona Cardinals: Green Light (toe)
Steven Jackson-Atlanta Falcons: Green Light (toe)
Brandon Jacobs-New York Giants: Jacobs is expected to be a gametime decision with a hamstring injury, but he's clearly behind Andre Brown and won't play much even if he is active.
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Calvin Johnson-Detroit Lions: Megatron missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with an undisclosed injury, but he claims he'll be ready to roll on Sunday. After a surprise inactive in week 5, owners will be cautious, but I think he'll play against Pittsburgh.
Victor Cruz-New York Giants: Green Light (neck)
DeSean Jackson-Philadelphia Eagles: Green Light (ankle)
Vincent Jackson-Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Green Light (knee)
Eric Decker-Denver Broncos: Green Light (toe)
Percy Harvin-Seattle Seahawks: Harvin has been back at practice and practiced fully Thursday. He should start week 11 against his former team, but if you can try to wait until after his bye in week 12 since he'll be a much more known commodity.
Riley Cooper-Philadelphia Eagles: Green Light (knee)
Cecil Shorts-Jacksonville Jaguars: Green Light (groin)
Mike Wallace-Miami Dolphins: Wallace had a limited practice Thursday with a hamstring issue. His status for Sunday is still up in the air at this point.
Nate Burleson-Detroit Lions: Burleson is back in practice but is not expected to play this week. Detroit is waiting for a full recovery and apparently Burleson isn't there yet.
Stephen Hill-New York Jets: Green Light (foot)
Harry Douglas-Atlanta Falcons: Douglas has joined he rest of the Falcons receiving corps with injuries. He's questionable with a knee issue for Sunday, so check back on him after today's practice to see if he is going to end up a gametime decision for Sunday.
Dexter McCluster-Kansas City Chiefs: McCluster is questionable but is expected to play for the Chiefs this week in their Mile High showdown against the Broncos.
Roddy White-Atlanta Falcons: White will play but still shouldn't be in your starting lineup since he's shown nothing this season.
Stevie Johnson-Buffalo Bills: It doesn't look like Johnson will play this week joining Robert Woods on the sidelines and leaving the Bills in trouble at wide receiver.
Andre Roberts-Arizona Cardinals: Green Light (knee)
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Jimmy Graham-New Orleans Saints: Green Light (foot)
Rob Gronkowski-New England Patriots: Green Light (hamstring)
Vernon Davis-San Francisco 49ers: Davis hasn't been given clearance yet for Sunday's game, but most people expect him to be cleared in time for Sunday.
Martellus Bennett-Chicago Bears: Green Light (ankle)
Jermaine Gresham-Cincinnati Bengals: Green Light (groin)
Kyle Rudolph-Minnesota Vikings: out indefinitely.
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Sorry for the late post. The voice told me that my comics didn't matter, and I was discouraged. But now I'm not.
What will become of everyone's least favorite face?
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Great Expectations
Derrick Rose has returned. He dominated the preseason and was able to answer a lot of question with regards to health. It looks like the 14-month soap opera surrounding Derrick Rose's left knee has finally, mercifully come to a close and now is the time to get back to business with an eye toward bringing home a title. Expectations are high as they should be but I would expect a different approach to this season than the Bulls have had in the past.
For the first time since Derrick Rose arrived in Chicago the Bulls have legitimate title aspirations. In 2010, the Bulls were still too young, Rose inexperienced and Joakim Noah still a work in progress while the big three were all playing at a high level and proved to be too much for the young Bulls to handle. 2011 ended when Derrick went down clutching his left knee and last year served as a valuable developmental year for guys like Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson. The Bulls enter 2013 as the consensus #1 contender for a shot at Miami this year and as one of the league's best team but those kind of expectations are going to force Tom Thibodeau to handle his team different than he has in years past.
The Bulls turned in the league's best record in both 2010 and 2011, which was an excellent feat for those teams, but the NBA regular season doesn't carry the same importance as other sports. Unlike the NFL, where the reigning Super Bowl champs are scuffling to stay at .500 and the MLB where a last place team from a year ago is two games from a World Series title, the parity of the NBA just doesn't exist like it does in other sports. Take a look at the NBA landscape and before the season even starts, you could probably peg at least 12 of the 16 playoff teams. With that in mind the Bulls need to adjust the way they handle the regular season.
They're going to be in the playoffs in some capacity barring a massive collapse (or an injury to a certain point guard, but I'm not even going to go there) so they have to play the regular season smarter than they have in the past. There are going to be games where Derrick Rose needs to rest, the Heat do it with Wade and James, they see the Bobcats or the Suns on the schedule and decide that they'll have more than enough to win (copyright, Thibs) even without their big guys. The Bulls need to play the same way. If a team jumps out to a fast start and the Bulls go into halftime down 25 points, pack it in. Live to fight another day and let Erik Murphy (tell Sloane I said what up) and Marquis Teague mop up and move on. That line of thinking flies in the face of the way Tom Thibodeau does his job and it's one of the reasons for the friction between Thibs and the front office. Thibodeau is there to win every game but he has to see the big picture, for the first time in his tenure, this team has the chance to make some noise in the playoffs rather than just get there. Getting to the playoffs healthy and relatively fresh means 1000% more to the Bulls than having the league's best record. They're going to get the Heat or the Pacers or both regardless, so embrace it and make sure that you're ready to go when those matchups inevitably come.
So what do the 2013-2014 Chicago Bulls look like? Where is the scoring going to come from? How does the Bench Mob look? What can we expect from the three new guys?
The Starters
-Derrick Rose
Had a great preseason, looks healthy and that's the most important thing. As far as his game goes, his three point shooting looks to be improved as he looks like he has more confidence in the shot. Rather than stopping at the arc and double checking if there is any way he can get to the hoop or dish the ball off like he would in years past, he's locked and loaded ready to fire.
-Jimmy Butler
Expectations are high for Jimmy Buckets as he enters his first season as a full-time starter. He showed high-level skill on each end of the floor last year and excellent durability while the rest of his team was crumbling around him. The only word of caution on Butler would be that he's not sneaking up on anyone this year, he's in everyone's scouting report and won't have the benefit of flying under the radar like he did most of last year.
-Luol Deng
Deng is a premiere defender and the second option on offense for the Bulls. The glue that holds this team together and he is one of the league's best LeBron stoppers. Luol is in a contract year so his name will be associated with various rumors throughout the year but the Bulls know what they have in Deng, and I would be shocked to see him moved during the season. The offseason might be another story.
-Carlos Boozer
Boozer is a known commodity at this point; you know what you're going to get from Boozer game in and game out. He is going to shoot a lot, he is going to yell a lot and he's going to defend a little. I've spent most of Boozer's time here begging the Bulls to move on but Boozer's season last year swayed me. He played tough, he isn't a star but he played like a very good NBA player and most importantly he played. Boozer, along with Jimmy Butler kept this team afloat. He's far from a perfect basketball player but he'll be able to carry the scoring load on nights where Derrick Rose doesn't have it and his subpar defense can be hidden for stretches by his more than capable backup Taj Gibson.
-Joakim Noah
Noah truly blossomed into a great player last year. He played through injury most of the year but he provided everything you could want from an NBA center. He always brings toughness and he's willing to do the dirty work inside while his pure basketball skills also took a huge step forward last year. He finished around the rim better than he ever had in his career and he's probably the best passing big man in basketball not named Kevin Love.
The Bench Mob
-Taj Gibson
-Mike Dunleavy
-Kirk Hinrich
-Nazr Mohammed
-Tony Snell
Not exactly a flashy bunch but everyone has a skill that should help this team. Gibson might have been the Bulls MVP in preseason as he looks like he is in for a huge year. Gibson may be listed on the depth chart as Carlos Boozer's backup but they play about the same amount of minutes. Gibson's defense and rebounding is nice to have on the second unit and he's talented enough to be an NBA starter on pretty much every team in the league.
Dunleavy is one of the new faces this year for the Bulls, he brings some experience, outside shooting and versatility as he can play the 2 or 3 spot and even the 4 in a pinch. Kirk Hinrich struggled with injuries last year and he's already suffered a concussion this year so durability is concern for Captain Kirk but when he's healthy he provides a solid backup for Derrick Rose who is capable of running the offense. Also, the Bulls look like they're going to use Rose as an off guard more often which means Hinrich will be playing alongside Rose at times as well as backing him up.
One of the holes that I see on the Bulls bench is their lack of a true backup center. Nazr Mohammed played admirably last season but at some point he just isn't going to have anything left in the tank. The Bulls like Nazr for his toughness but due to his limited skillset and advanced age he can't be counted on to spell Joakim Noah for more than a few minutes per game.
Tony Snell did some nice things in preseason and looks like he might be able to contribute right away in a limited role. He was drafted to be a shooter and he showed that he definitely has an eye from deep. The coaches praise his defensive instincts and indicate that his technique is coming around. The most likely scenario for Snell is that he starts slowly, getting worked into games where the Bulls have a big lead and just gets his feet wet. When Snell starts gets more comfortable with the Bulls system and the NBA game itself, he'll start to poach some of Mike Dunleavy's minutes as the backup swingman. Dunleavy has a better understanding of the game at the moment but Snell has an undeniably better set of skills than Dunleavy does at this point in his career.
The End of the Bench
-Mike James
-Erik Murphy
-Marquis Teague
James will serve as the emergency point guard, which could mean that he plays a lot with Hinrich banged up or he could spend the season without taking his warm up off. The less you see of Mike James, the better.
Erik Murphy is a unique case because teams that are contenders like the Bulls don't usually use a roster spot on a second round pick. That is usually the point in the draft where the top tier of NBA teams will use the pick to draft and stash a foreign prospect or trade out of the second round all together. The Bulls stood pat and took Murphy so they obviously saw something that liked. It seems like a long shot but Murphy has some skills as a stretch four that no other player on the Bulls roster has so I wouldn't count out Murphy cracking the rotation. And if he does, we all get the gift of gratuitous Entourage quotes.
The Bulls have drafted very well since John Paxson and Gar Forman took over the front office. They made the right choice in the Derrick Rose/Michael Beasley draft, managed to grab Joakim Noah much later than he should have lasted, found value in the late first round with Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler and they even look like they have found some talent with Tony Snell this year. The one smudge on their draft resume is Marquis Teague. Teague was going to be a project coming out of Kentucky after just one year but he just simply hasn't panned out. He struggles handling the ball against defensive pressure, he's not much of a threat offensively and he is a liability defensively against even the most pedestrian point guards. The Bulls are actively shopping Teague but his play in the preseason has torpedoed his value. The team would love to deal Teague at some point this season but if they can't, expect Teague to be the last man on the bench and nothing more.


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October 'No Free Lunch' Networking Lunch with AEI
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
11:30 to 1:00- Lunch
America's Future Foundation and American Enterprise Institute are happy to invite you to a networking lunch with Karin Agness of AEI and NeW:
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MONTGOMERY CO., Md. — Half of the 14 Montgomery County police officers who were suspended for allegedly working off-duty security jobs that overlapped with their county shifts have agreed to resign and pay restitution to the county, defense attorneys said.
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CDC advises extra vigilance for these patients
Fairfax, VA, Sept. 9, 2009 – Health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are advising children and adults with asthma and other respiratory issues to take extra precautions against H1N1, also referred to as swine flu, and to see their healthcare providers as soon as possible if they experience flu-like symptoms.
Although those with asthma are not necessarily more susceptible to H1N1 flu, they are at increased risk of developing complications from the virus. As a result, prevention and preparation are essential.
"When you have asthma, the airways are already prone to inflammation," said Nancy Sander, President and Founder of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), the leading patient advocacy group for allergy and asthma. "Adding seasonal or H1N1 flu virus is like throwing fuel on the fire. That's why it is important for children and adults with asthma to head into this season with well-controlled symptoms. For many, that means using a daily inhaled corticosteroid to reduce or prevent airway inflammation."
CDC expects vaccinations for both seasonal and H1N1 flu to be available in the fall. "It's important to get both the flu vaccine and the swine flu vaccine, both of which can help reduce asthma flares," said Stuart Stoloff, MD, a family physician and clinical professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Carson City, NV, and Vice Chair of AANMA's Board of Directors.
AANMA recommends people with asthma take the following steps to prepare for flu season:
AANMA provides guidance for people with asthma to prevent H1N1 on its website. Visit AANMA's Pandemic Flu [2] section for:
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Founded in 1985, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics is the leading national nonprofit family organization dedicated to eliminating suffering and death due to asthma, allergies and related conditions. AANMA's core areas of expertise are education, advocacy and outreach. The organization's www.aanma.org website and award-winning publications, Allergy & Asthma Today magazine and The MA Report newsletter, are consumer lifelines to medical news and healthy living.
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BBC pays out £277m for redundancies
Apr 17 2012
The BBC has spent almost £277 million on redundancy payments to nearly 6,000 staff in the past seven years.
An average of £46,200 was paid to staff between March 2005 and February 2012, MediaGuardian reported, following a freedom of information request.
The highest individual redundancy payment was £949,000, followed by £600,000 and £435,000.
The BBC did not release the names of staff or their job titles while giving details of the 20 biggest redundancy payments during the period.
But former deputy director general Mark Byford received £949,000 as compensation for loss of office, according to the 2010/11 annual report.
The BBC defended the costs of £276.83 million, saying that they were outweighed by cumulative savings of £2.7 billion over the period.
Some of the payments to the 5,992 staff, who took either compulsory or voluntary redundancy, include extra money paid in lieu of holiday, MediaGuardian said.
Employees who have at least two years' continuous service at the BBC are eligible for redundancy money, at a rate of one month's salary for each completed year of continuous service, up to a maximum of 24 years.
Proposals have been put forward to reduce the redundancy to one month's salary for each year of service up to a maximum of 12 months' pay. The redundancies are part of the BBC's cost-cutting programmes, which are designed to save £6.2 billion by 2017.
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