R.I.P. OTR
By Micah Warren | 4 Comments
Sources close to OTR have told OTR that OTR will be no more. It’s just not the same anymore and it wouldn’t fair to our loyal readers to continue to just go through the motions. We did have a great run though. We broke the Asante Samuel signing. We were the [...]
Flyers ship RJ Umberger to Columbus
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
The Philadelphia Flyers, a hockey team in the National Hockey League, shipped the rights to playoff stud R.J. Umberger to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for the 19th overall pick and a third-round pick in last night’s draft.
It’s not that the Flyers were unhappy with his 11 goals and five assists in the playoffs, [...]
OTR Salutes ‘barry,’ Fan Of The Year
By Perry | 25 Comments
We can’t ignore the overwhelming support we are receiving from our biggest fan ‘barry.’ He is one of the main reasons that OTR is able to keep it going. His brilliant posting on comments and the respect he gives Micah and I is second to none. Furthermore, without hesitation we are giving [...]
Eagles wanted Albert
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According to the new Eagles blog on Philly.com, the Eagles tried to trade up to get Virginia’s Brandon Albert in the first round. The Eagles reportedly tried to get up to the Cardinals spot at #16, knowing that Albert wouldn’t last past the Chiefs. The Cardinals wanted Rodgers-Cromartie and said no thanks (probably because [...]
Grading the 2005 NFL draft
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
There are a ton of clowns out there handing out draft grades this week for a draft in which no one has played yet. How can you grade the draft now? The closest we’ve ever seen to being able to grade a draft is to just go by position. You needed a [...]
Kiffin didn’t want McFadden?
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According to recently released RB Dominic Rhodes, Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want to draft a RB in the first round last weekend.
“We had like a stable full of running backs that are capable,” Rhodes told Sirius Satellite Radio Tuesday. “We went and drafted a guy that - he’s a great runner, don’t get [...]
Marvin Lewis acknowledges that he drafted a “risk” in Round 5
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Fresno St. defensive tackle Jason Shirley was off of some teams’ draft boards. But not the Bengals, oh no. It is unfathomable that the Bengals have learned absolutely nothing about the importance of avoiding turds. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis acknowledged Sunday night that Shirley could be a problem.
“It’s a little bit [...]
Lions finally do something right
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In the seventh round, they grabbed Army safety Caleb Campbell. They essentially saved him from having to go to Baghdad (that’s a city in Iraq, where the United States is currently in a war), but it’s not just that. This kid looks like he can play. Hopefully he sticks with the team [...]
Mike Jenkins to the Bucs?
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According to the Tampa Tribune, Bucs officials have told USF CB Mike Jenkins that if he’s on the board at #20 he’ll be their guy.
Chris Long to the Rams
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Surprise, surprise!
Jets to choose between Gholston and McKelvin
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Newsday’s Erik Boland says that the Jets could likely be choosing between Ohio State tweener Vernon Gholston and Troy CB Leodis McKelvin. McKelvin, according to Boland, could be ranked higher on the Jets board.
Cowboys could trade into top seven?
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Ed Werder of ESPN says that the Cowboys have a few options. According to Werder, the Cowboys would be willing to trade up into the top seven if Darren McFadden were to slip. He also said that Jones wants players that can help now, saying that Jones wants to go after one of [...]
Chris Long is in the dark
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Or so he says. He just told Suzy Kolber (first time we’ve spelled her name right) that he doesn’t have any information from the Rams or anyone else, but that he’s just trying to enjoy himself. Overall, the interview bored us, but that probably means he’s a great kid. We’re sure he’s [...]
Adam Schefter reports…blah blah blah
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We love Adam Schefter and have a ton of respect for him. But, pardon us if we don’t get all excited about his report that the Ravens are trying to jump up to #2 to get ahead of the Falcons so they can take QB Matt Ryan. Michael Smith of ESPN, however, is [...]
What will the Lions do?
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Profootballtalk.com is hearing that the Detroit Lions will select Florida DE Derrick Harvey if he is available at #15. If not, they will select Tennessee LB Jerrod Mayo. Draftheadquarters.com reports that the Lions “seem prepared” to take Oregon RB Jonathon Stewart.
What’s this all mean? Absolutely nothing, but it’s fun to talk about. [...]
Rosenhaus says Bengals have been offered two first-rounders for Chad
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Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that sources told him that there have been teams that offered two solid first-round picks for Chad Johnson. He doesn’t know whether a trade will go down, but we believe he’s telling the truth here. The Bengals are digging in.
Rams officials “emphatically” deny Lito rumors
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According to the St. Louis Dispatch, two Rams officials “emphatically” denied that the Rams were offering their second-round pick in exchange for Eagles corner Lito Sheppard.
Mike Mayock says Chris Williams off some draft boards
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Mike Mayock of NFL Network is reporting that Vandy OT Chris Williams is off some teams draft boards due to a neck injury. He didn’t miss any time in college. Stay tuned.
OTR believes the Eagles really like him so we’ll see what happens.
Raiders take McFadden
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Michael Smith of ESPN is reporting that the Raiders will take RB Darren McFadden.
OTR thinks this blows. The draft is being ruined because they decided to start at 3pm and everyone and their mother is getting a hold of this information. The Eagles should be on the clock by 2:30pm. Geez. [...]
Falcons take Matt Ryan
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Falcons will take Boston Collge QB Matt Ryan. Can we drain more of the fun out of this please?
We think the Falcons made the right move. You have no QB. You need a QB. Hence….taking a QB. We’re not claiming that Matt [...]
Another wrinkle to Eagles draft plans?
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According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, a league source told him this morning that the Eagles are fielding a number of offers for CB Lito Sheppard and they all include a 2nd round pick. But, he notes that the offer from the Saints could also include 2006 All-Pro tackle Jammal Brown.
We heard [...]
ESPN’s Michael Smith: Rams to take Chris Long
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Michael Smith of ESPN is ruining the draft. He is reporting that the Rams have settled on DE Chris Long from Virginia with the #2 overall pick. Why don’t you just tell us the whole damn draft before it happens?
Rams drafting defense?
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Rams executive VP of Personnel Billy Devaney just told Trey Wingo and the other ESPN cats that they are drafting a defensive player. He said they expect this guy to be a “pillar of their defense” for years to come. Is he full of it? Could be. There are a lot [...]
Dolphins lasso two Cowboys
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Did you see what we did there? With the headline? Clever, huh? And relevant. Because cowboys have….Ok, moving on.
Bill Parcells likes his guys, doesn’t he? Parcells, ahem, Jeff Ireland traded his fourth-round pick to the Cowboys in exchange for LB Akin Ayodele and TE Anthony Fasano.
Ayodele became expendable when the [...]
Carolina to move up?
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Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com’s Hashmarks blog says that there is a very real possibility that the Carolina Panthers move up from #13 in front of the Falcons at #3 to take Boston College QB Matt Ryan.
We’ve been hearing this one too and it wouldn’t surprise us. Jake Delhomme is coming off of an injury [...]
Shockey likely to get moved
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Based on the reports we’ve seen, it seems likely that the Giants will move TE Jeremy Shockey today or tomorrow. Most likely today, in our view. Foxsports.com’s Jay Glazer is reporting that the deal is close.
What seems to be agreed upon is that the Giants will get the Saints second-round pick, #40 overall. [...]
Live Blog tomorrow!
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Be sure to bang it here (thanks, PFT) for our live draft blog at 3pm on Saturday. Sponsored by Gaia Power Technologies!
Saints shopping Brown?
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A league source has told CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco that the Saints are shopping 2006 All-Pro left tackle Jammal Brown. The Saints, according to Prisco, want to move up way in the draft from #10 to grab LSU DT Glenn Dorsey, who some think is the best player in the draft.
What do we think? [...]
Gaia Power Technologies backs up NFL Draft live blog
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OTR has a sponsor for our live blog of the NFL Draft! It’s only fitting that we get a green sponsor during Earth Week. Gaia Power Technologies and their PowerTower, a green alternative to generators, will be a sponsor for this weekend’s festivities.
We highly recommend you check these guys out. [...]
Live Blog on Draft Weekend
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Join OTR on Draft Day as Perry and I will live blog the draft. You are going to be sitting there watching it anyway, you might as well join us!
Falcons say no thanks on Matt Ryan?
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Our friend Matt Mosley says that one of the league’s top scouts told him last night that the Falcons won’t take Boston College QB Matt Ryan with the #3 pick.
“The Falcons are too scared to take Matt Ryan,” he said. “There’s absolutely no way they take him because of the risk involved.”
Hey Matt Ryan, maybe [...]
Jake Long flogs the Dolphins
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Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com is reporting that the Dolphins have struck a deal with Michigan tackle Jake Long. The deal guarantees $30 million and is worth a total of $57 million over five years.
Ah, America. Where else can you get someone to guarantee you $30 million for proving absolutely nothing?
Eagles offered Lito and a pick last week for Roy Williams?
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According to Profootballtalk.com, the Eagles offered Lito Sheppard and a pick last week to the Detroit Lions for WR Roy Williams. According to PFT, the Lions flatly refused.
The report also said that the Birds have gone after Chad Johnson as well, but to no avail. We actually said this months ago, but few [...]
Jake Long and Dolphins close to a deal
By Micah Warren | 6 Comments
Tom Curran of NBCSports.com says that Michigan tackle Jake Long and the Dolphins are close to striking a deal that would make him the #1 overall pick.
If this did happen, does anyone know when the last time an offensive lineman went #1 overall? How many times has it happened in history?
We know the answer…do [...]
Ray Didinger’s sleeper picks
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Ray Didinger is a Hall of Fame journalist and I challenge anyone to find someone that has more knowledge of the entire history of the NFL. Who started the West Coast offense? Bill Walsh! Nope, Red Hickey was running early versions of it with the 49ers back in the 1950’s. Just [...]
“How to Watch Your Stock Drop,” by Mario Manningham
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A source told Profootballtalk.com that Michigan WR Mario Manningham sounded like a royal horse’s rear end in an appearance today on Sirius NFL Radio. Per PFT:
A trusted media source who heard the interview explained it to us as follows: “He made a fool of himself. He hung himself. He took [...]
Aqib Talib smokes, and is, a dope
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Aqib Talib, a highly touted CB out of Kansas, missed a workout with the Cowboys due to a scheduling conflict (he was scheduled to get hiiigh that day?). He has already failed three drug tests while at school and it’s looking more and more like he should know.
The Cowboys have two first-round picks and [...]
Raiders like Vernon Gholston?
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
According to Profootballtalk.com, a source told them that the Raiders like Vernon Gholston at the #4 spot.
If this is true, then my Mock Draft for Blast is spot on. I went against everyone talking about Darren McFadden and said that Gholston is the better option. This makes me and, thusly, OTR geniuses. [...]
A look at the possible NFL turds
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Jerry Magee of the San Diego Union-Tribune takes a great look at the potential turds in the NFL Draft. The first guy on the list is Hawaii’s Colt Brennan, who has a cute little rap sheet:
“In February 2004, then attending Colorado, he was arrested on felony burglary and trespassing charges and misdemeanor sexual assault [...]
Jermichael Finley works out for Eagles
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University of Texas TE Jermichael Finley worked out for the Eagles according to Philly.com. We reported the Eagles interest in Finley about a month ago based on his comments on Sirius NFL Radio.
Finley is a big boy and the Eagles clearly aren’t sold on L.J. Smith as the long-term TE option. Finley could [...]
“How High: NFL Draft edition”
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Apparently, some NFL teams frown on smoking pot. It also seems like Kansas CB Aqib Talib and Michigan WR Mario Manningham are today’s equivalent of Method Man and Redman respectively.
According to ProFootballWeekly.com, Talib and Manningham are completely off some NFL teams draft boards due to Mary Jane use in college. Talib even admitted [...]
Eagles looking to trade up?
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
I’ve spoken to a source that told me that the Eagles will look to use cornerback Lito Sheppard in a trade that would allow them to move up in the first round of the draft. Apparently, they really want an offensive tackle and don’t believe their guy will last until #19.
It’s well known that [...]
Colt Brennan injury not that serious?
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According to University of Hawaii QB Colt Brennan, his hip injury is not nearly as serious as the media has made it out to be. According to draftheadquarters.com:
“Brennan said that it’s a minor surgery and he’ll be already starting to rehab it a week to two weeks after the surgery. He said that he [...]
G. Cobb’s mock draft
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G. Cobb has posted a mock draft on GCobb.com, check it out.
Perry’s Mailbag: Letters From Famous People
By Perry | 1 Comment
An odd thing happened over the past couple weeks. Famous people affiliated with sports (players, coaches, and analysts), started emailing me with questions and comments. It seems our fan base has spread across this great nation. I know all of you are pretty anxious to see exactly who emailed me, so let’s [...]
Would the Eagles take Limas Sweed at #19?
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Our own G. Cobb says it wouldn’t be a bad idea (ok, G. isn’t ours, but we work closely with him). The big concern is his wrist injury that has been lingering since early 2007.
G. was nice enough to put a highlight video in there, and we are re-posting it here. We can discuss [...]
Jermichael Finley likes his draft chances
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Texas tight end Jermichael Finley just told Sirius NFL Radio that he thinks he will get drafted in the bottom of the second round or late in the first, although he admits that he really doesn’t have any reason to know where he will go. He didn’t submit any kind of inquiry to the [...]
Big changes coming to Off The Record
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We’ve received a bunch of emails complaining that OTR wasn’t long enough and didn’t display enough stories. People were upset that they had to click the “Archives” button to see the stuff they missed. Well, your whiny complaints have been heard! We expanded our home page of the blog to include the [...]
Perry’s Mailbag: Coming Soon To A Friday Near You
By Perry | 1 Comment
I want to apologize for not getting Perry’s Mailbag up last Friday, especially to one of OTR’s dearest fans Lindsey. As most of you know, I was following the Asante Samuel story in Boston on Thursday night and continued my hot pursuit all day Friday until the early evening press conference around 5:00pm EST that [...]
John Czarnecki drops the knowledge
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Here are some great quick hit updates on the NFL from Foxsports.com’s John Czarnecki.
-The Saints are currently in the lead for the services of Asante Samuel. Samuel supposedly wants between $10 and $11 million per year. Off The Record (OTR): Well, he ain’t worth it. He’s a nice player for sure. [...]
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