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Surprising Events from the NFL Draft
For football fans across the country, the NFL Draft is a welcome reprieve from the nonstop coverage of baseball, basketball and hockey that dominates the offseason. While the draft used to attract only the most devout fans, most people with even a fleeting interest in the sport will tune in to see what the future holds for their favorite collegiate stars and how the landscape in the professional game will change in the coming year. Certain aspects of the draft are painfully predictable, but a few surprises always popup and shock the players and expert analysts.
A few seasons ago, Brady Quinn sunk like a rock on the draft board while he was forced to wait in the green room trying to conceal his apprehension. This year’s biggest draft surprise was in the same vein, as the Broncos picked the mechanically challenged Tim Tebow in the first round and Jimmy Clausen dropped all of the way to the Panthers at pick 48. This may not be too bad for Clausen though, as expectations will be lower and fans won’t be purchasing his Panthers jerseys in droves.
Building for the Future
As the 2009 NFL regular season comes to a close, it is time for teams to start prepping for the playoffs, while the less fortunate will begin rebuilding for next year. While most teams who missed the playoffs will be looking to rebuild and start from scratch, others have more reason to be optimistic for the future. One of these teams that may be poised to make a run next season is the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns have already made several moves throughout the course of the year, including trading Braylon Edwards and hiring Mike Holgrem as the President of Football Operations, in an effort to prep for next season. Despite their mediocre record, the Browns showed signs of life at the end of the season, reeling off a string of wins to closeout the season. There are ample reasons for Cleveland fans to begin investing in Browns jerseys for next season, including a top five pick.
NFL Celebrates AFL Anniversary
This season the NFL is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the American Football League by having the eight original teams don their throwback NFL jerseys. Periodically throughout the season, these teams will return to their original uniforms to commemorate the defunct league. While this is a thoughtful tribute, it has caused some confusion for fans.
Some of the original teams no longer sport their same mascots or have relocated from their original locales. This means that the Kansas City Chiefs have the state of Texas on their helmets, and the Tennessee Titans are wearing their Oilers jerseys. Despite these complications, the anniversary jerseys have been interesting to see, not to mention the hilarious getups that the refs wear as well.
Buccaneers Struggling to Stay Afloat
I have always agreed with the famous Herm Edwards quote “you play to win the game,” but when your team is 1-10, it is difficult not to be eyeing the number one pick in next year’s draft. It is hard to believe that just last season the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a legitimate playoff contender before they tanked it in the final month and a half. After some house cleaning, the Bucs are an aberration of their old self.
Although some fair-weather fans have hung up their Buccaneers jerseys for the year, I am staying loyal to the team. Since Josh Freeman began starting a few weeks ago, the Bucs have had some signs of life. Building towards the future, they also have a solid o-line and a hard-running tailback in Cadillac Williams. With a potential number one pick, the Bucs could be a contender again in a couple of seasons.
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