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2009 Nfl Draft Team Grades
As always, Mel Kiper Jr. has graded the NFL Draft, even though no one drafted has played a down in the NFL yet. I always find that rather strange, but whatever, my team got a B+, so I won’t complain. Here’s Mel’s take .
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Green Bay Packers: GRADE: A
I love what this team did to solidify its shaky defense in the first two picks alone, with the selection of two excellent players in defensive tackle B.J. Raji and outside linebacker Clay Matthews. Tackle T.J. Lang was a good pickup for the offensive line, while Quinn Johnson could be a bruising lead fullback in the league. Sixth-round pick Brandon Underwood could make this team and give the Packers depth as a backup.
New York Jets: GRADE: A-
The motto of the Jets’ draft was quality over quantity. Mark Sanchez’s selection made this team’s draft because he’s a franchise-maker. New coach Rex Ryan likes his defense, so the organization felt it could focus on the offense in his first draft. The Jets picked up Iowa running back Shonn Greene, who will fit into the rotation with Leon Washington and Thomas Jones. Guard Matthew Slauson was an OK pick in the sixth round, but the key to this draft is up top with Greene and Sanchez.
Heidi and Heather burge, Twin Basketball Players
Heather and Heidi Burge are twin sisters from California, United States, who both played college basketball at the University of Virginia and then played professionally in European leagues and in the Women’s National Basketball Association. At 6 feet 5 inches each, they were the world’s tallest female twins before their record was broken by Ann and Claire Recht. A Disney television movie, Double Teamed, is based on their life stories and achievements in basketball. In the WNBA, Heidi Burge Horton played for the Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics. Her sister Heather Burge Quella played for the Sacramento Monarchs. Both twins had to retire from playing basketball due to injuries. Heidi now works as a massage therapist and does basketball coaching and clinics on the side; Heather is now a multilingual teacher in Southern California.
It may not be a surprise that the Burge sisters, Heather and Heidi, play basketball. After all, they formerly held the Guinness World Record for tallest twins in the world (at 6 foot 5). The story of Heather and Heidi Burge and their development into talented youth basketball players during the ’70s and ’80s is told in the Disney original movie “Double Teamed”, which was released in 2002.
As the movie shows, Heather and Heidi Burge, who were born in 1971, became well known playing for their high school basketball team in Palos Verde, California. “Double Teamed’ focuses on their high school years and the rivalry between the sisters, who later played college basketball at the University of Virginia, making it to the NCAA Final Four several times.
Continue ReadingSteelers take Ole Miss WR Wallace
Steelers selected Ole Miss WR Mike Wallace with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Make no mistake, Wallace is a threat to Limas Sweed’s playing time. Sweed is a long, lanky split end type, and Wallace at 6′0/199 with 4.3 speed could help Pittsburgh in the slot. Wallace is also going to compete for return chores, but it could be an option competition for the No. 3 receiver job.
Mike Wallace Selected In Third Round Of NFL Draft By Steelers
Ole Miss wide receiver Mike Wallace becomes the third Rebel player selected in the 2009 National Football League draft here Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers chose him in the third round as the 84th overall pick.
Other Ole Miss player selected this year were Michael Oher and Peria Jerry, having been drafted Saturday in the first round at No. 23 and 24 by the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.
Continue ReadingCowboys draft Western Illinois OLB Jason Williams
Jason Williams didn’t get an invitation to the combine, but his stock soared after he participated in Western Illinois’ pro day. He’s 6-1, 241 pounds and ran the 40 in 4.44 and 4.49 seconds.
NFL Draft Scout compares the stocky Williams, who played some strong safety in college but projects as a pass rusher, to the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
JAMES HARRISON, Pittsburgh — This is high praise for an unknown player, but the more film scouts watch on Williams, the more they will notice he has the “it” factor. With patient coaching and in the right system, he could turn into one of the better finds in this draft. He plays with excellent field vision and awareness. Williams demonstrates the instincts to quickly track down the ball. He has the change-of-direction agility and lateral movement to string plays wide and hits ballcarriers with force, driving with his legs to push the opponent back through the rush lane.
Continue ReadingComments OffJason Williams: Numbers Don’t Lie
MACOMB, Ill. – When more than one-third of the NFL’s 32 teams invite you to their house, somebody is doing something right.
The final semester as a student-athlete for Western Illinois senior Jason Williams has been filled with ups and downs. And frequent flier miles. By the end of this week, the 6-1, 241-pound linebacker will have visited more teams than any other draft prospect, taken nearly 30 flights and traveled more than 13,000 miles in the last four weeks. That’s a lot of job interviews for a college senior.
This week’s itinerary: Jacksonville Tuesday to Cleveland Wednesday to the New York Jets on Thursday and Dallas on Friday.
Continue ReadingComments OffDefensive tackle Jarron Gilbert happy to be a Chicago Bear
Defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert, the player the Bears selected with their first pick of the third round, just got off a conference call with Chicago reporters.
Gilbert first talked about his preference in terms of playing defensive tackle or end.
“Either one is actually great for me,” he said. “I’ve had success with both. Inside, I feel like I’m really quick in there. And outside, over the tight end, I feel pretty strong playing that position.”
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Chicago Bears’ selections and Day 2 of NFL Draft
Armed with nine picks on the second day of the NFL Draft, the Bears have the opportunity to add depth at a lot of positions. Wide receiver and defensive back would appear to be the biggest need. We will see,
9:22 a.m. No. 68: Bears select defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert (6-5, 288) from San Jose State.
This was one of the picks the Bears received after a first-day trade with Seattle. The Bears shipped their second-round pick to the Seahawks. This gives the Bears some depth alongside Tommie Harris. Gilbert moved inside from defensive end, so maybe the Bears could use him there at some point. But Harris’ knee problems might encourage the Bears to keep Gilbert inside. They also have Marcus Harrison, so suddenly the interior of the defensive line is shaping up to look pretty good.
Continue ReadingComments OffRaiders Draft Michael Mitchell in 2nd
Raiders Draft Michael Mitchell in 2nd
The Oakland Raiders executed a trade with the New England Patriots, slid back seven spots and gained a 4th and a 6th round pick and landed hard-hitting defensive back Michael Mitchell from Ohio University.
In 2008, he played in 11 of a possible 12 games and logged 62 total tackles (36 solo) three interceptions and five passes defensed. He also forced two fumbles and chalked up a quarterback sack.
Michael Mitchell pick a head-scratcher
The Raiders pulled another one out of their hat when they traded down in the second round and grabbed little-known safety Michael Mitchell, a player many people felt would be available on the second day but one who Oakland’s brass believes can bring a physical presence to the team’s secondary.
Continue ReadingComments OffPatriots Take Sebastian Vollmer With 58th Pick
Patriots Take Sebastian Vollmer With 58th Pick
The New England Patriots got some offensive line help tonight when they took Houston Cougars offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer with the 58th overall pick (2nd round).
NFL.com profile of Sebastian Vollmer, OL, Houston
Photo of Sebastian Vollmer
Continue ReadingComments Off2009 NFL Draft Grades Picks & Results
Football fans are now excited for the 2009 NFL Draft. In a few days, we’ll get to see the 2009 NFL Draft Grades of our favorite football teams as the 2009 NFL Draft will happen in Radio City Music Hall, New York.
The 2009 NFL Draft will have two rounds on the first day April 25, and five rounds on the second day April 26. You can watch the 2009 NFL Draft live results over at the NFL Network and ESPN. For this year, the Detroit Lions will have first selection after making NFL history as the first team to finish a season at 0-16.
As this event happen, I shall be updating this website and give you the 2009 NFL Draft Grades and 2009 NFL Draft Results. In any case, here’s a 2009 NFL Mock Draft Picks for Round 1 that was sent to me by a friend who’s an NFL fan.
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