American Sports Thread

Started by magickingdom, October 28, 2007, 06:02:17 PM

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magickingdom

this weekends USA today has a good article on the nfl draft if anyone in ireland wants to get a grip on it..

The Claw


Minder

"When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us"

GalwayBayBoy

#933
So far

Dolphins - Jake Long
Rams - Chris Long
Falcons - Matt Ryan
Raiders - Darren McFadden
Chiefs - Glenn Dorsey
Jets - Vernon Gholston

Patriots just traded down to the Saints

Saints pick Sedrick Ellis

Minder

Cant believe the Falcons took Matt Ryan, they have no O line to keep him off his arse and nobody to throw the ball too.
"When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us"

GalwayBayBoy

#935
Jaguars - Derrick Harvey
Bengals - Keith Rivers
Patriots - Jerod Mayo
Bills - Leodis McKelvin
Broncos - Ryan Clady
Panthers - Jonathan Stewart
Bears - Chris Williams

Lions trade down to Chiefs

Chiefs pick Branden Albert
Cardinals - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Lions - Gosder Cherilus
Ravens - Joe Flacco
Panthers - Jeff Otah
Buccaneers - Aqib Talib

turk

Lads,

i've a question.

The lads on the tv said last night that a right tackle typically earns more cash then a left tackle. Why is this? Surely they are just big lads shoving lads about?

The Claw

Well the left tackle usually protects the QB's blind side from the defensive ends, so would the left tackle not be more valuable?

Minder

Aye Claw i think thats what he meant,the right tackle would only be more important if the QB was left handed
"When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us"

turk

That was it - that makes some sense too

thejuice

All because of Lawrence Taylor, actually reading a book called The Blind Side which is about this exact topic. its a good read even for those not into Gridiron
It won't be the next manager but the one after that Meath will become competitive again - MO'D 2016

Gabriel_Hurl

Brandon Webb is killing guys right now - he's 9-0 and it's still May

AZOffaly

He's really stepped up to the mark these past few years in fairness. If he can stay healthy, he could drive the Dbacks to another West title at least.

Gabriel_Hurl

Matt Ryan signs a $72 million dollar 6-year deal with the Dirty Birds

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12118_3591406,00.html

mc_grens

Chicago have the nmber one pick in the NBA draft!

With all the young talent on their roster, if Pax makes the right moves and the Bulls can pick up a good coach the future is seriously bright.