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[Brown Notes]

Joe Thomas is the best LT in the game. Miami has much better beaches than Cleveland and great sushi but not better LTs. Long is a better run blocker but doesn't do what Joe does, which is win his matchup every game. There is no pass rusher in the league who has a history of beating Joe Thomas. Abraham had one good game. One. Also Joe has never missed a game in 5 years.

The Manning thing is great, I hope he goes somewhere and does well. Peyton is a superb ambassador of the sport and is a perfect role model. He's a true pro.

I thought it was crazy even for Snyder to put up that huge a ransom for RG3. That team needs draft picks worse than mine does. What that means is Cleveland is essentially on the clock. Luck #1, Griffin #2, Kalil #3, Cleveland. I've stated before there are 4 blue chip prospects in this draft and I still think so.

Does somebody trade for Claiborne? I am certain Heckert would be willing to trade down.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

.... Long is a better run blocker but doesn't do what Joe does, which is win his matchup every game.

Not sure I agree with you there. Two years ago when I watched Jake Long manhandle Jared Allen in a game against the Vikes, I think he established himself as the best LT in the game. For my money, Jared Allen is probably the best pass rushing DE in the NFL right now. You're right, Jake is a better run blocker than Joe, but I think Jake wins his matchup each and every game as well. Either way, arguing who's better between the two is pretty silly. They're obviously the best 2 LT's in the NFL IMO and if one truly is better than the other, it's not by much. I give the tie breaker to Long because, well, I'm a Dolphin fan and that's what I'm supposed to do.
Either way, of the teams who still might have a shot at Peyton, Long is easily the best blind-side protecter of the bunch.

The longer this goes on, I'm starting to think Denver has the best shot. Arizona doesn't have the $$$$ to sign Payton, bring in a few guys like Reggie Wayne/Dallas Clark, and shore up that Oline. Their Oline is horrible and I just don't see Peyton choosing them for that reason. Plus Arizona has to have an answer by this Saturday as they are faced with the decision in regards to Kolb and a $7 mil roster bonus he will be do.

Miami might still have a good chance if they can be patient, but I don't know if they can. If Peyton hasn't let them know by tomorrow, Miami could be left out in the cold for Matt Flynn. The Dolphins have a tough decision if Peyton decides to drag this out a little longer. Do they risk letting Seattle or Cleveland swoop in on Matt Flynn only to have Manning choose Denver? Or do they cut themselves out of the Peyton race and snag Flynn before anybody else can?

 

[Cope]

Joe Thomas is the best LT in the game.

I do think Brown that since you've watched Thomas (Being a Browns fan) that your opinion could be swayed a bit.

Not going to say Thomas is not better than Long though.

I am a Long fan (Being a Michigan Fan) and watched him since his early days in Michigan so of course I'll be swayed that way.

I think the easy answer is it is sixes... you can't go wrong with either guy. It is like choosing between the hot blond and the hot brunette. It's a flavor of the day for most.

I think I would trade 4 of the Steelers lineman (Everyone but Pouncy) for either one of those guys and be happy.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I love your posts. No matter what the subject matter, you always seem to come across as a sad and bitter little man.

Does this change the fact that you're a bumbling moran?

 

[Brown Notes]

Miami can just draft Tannehill. That kid has a lot of talent. Anyways I don't know why you think Manning is going to chase a LT, he never had a great one his whole career. Manning protects his own sides with presnap reads. Indy's line was never great, Peyton made that team look a lot better. There's a reason they went from SB contender to the #1 overall pick.

There are other options too. I always liked Jason Campbell, for instance. He has been in bad situations his entire career, and has never looked like a bad QB to me. Guy just has a new OC every season. IMO this kind of journeyman is a much surer bet than Kolb or Flynn who are living off the established offenses they came from. Is Miami going to be a WCO? I know Daboll wasn't.

 

[Brown Notes]

I do think Brown that since you've watched Thomas (Being a Browns fan) that your opinion could be swayed a bit.

Not going to say Thomas is not better than Long though.

I am a Long fan (Being a Michigan Fan) and watched him since his early days in Michigan so of course I'll be swayed that way.

I think the easy answer is it is sixes... you can't go wrong with either guy. It is like choosing between the hot blond and the hot brunette. It's a flavor of the day for most.

I think I would trade 4 of the Steelers lineman (Everyone but Pouncy) for either one of those guys and be happy.

Steeler fans don't know what a LT does. Their QB makes his living off of broken plays.

 

[HipHopAnonymous]

I hope Manning doesn't go to Denver. A) I hate the Broncos B)Tebow soap opera sucks already. Add Manning into the mix and it gets even worse.

AZ would seem to be a good fit if they can deal Kolb. Dome & Fitzgerald.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

Sounds like Manning is now planning to meet with Dolphin and Titan coaches between now and Wednesday. I'm getting ready for the reality that Ryan Tannehill is the next QB of the Miami Dolphins. While Miami is awaiting Peyton's decision, Flynn will sign elsewhere and Miami will then basically be forced to draft Tannehill with the 8th overall pick ( which is way too high IMO).

Sigh.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I hope Manning doesn't go to Denver. A) I hate the Broncos B)Tebow soap opera sucks already. Add Manning into the mix and it gets even worse.

AZ would seem to be a good fit if they can deal Kolb. Dome & Fitzgerald.

I hate the Bronco's as well, but as a 49er fan, I'd rather Payton goes to the Broncos before AZ.

As for my 49ers.... I feel they are a #1 wr away from a super bowl. With that said I want V Jax. He's a big redzone target that can stretch the field and open things up for Davis and Crabtree on intermediate routes. For the love of god, I hope they don't sign Moss.

 

[KatieMCR]

The 49ers just signed Randy Moss. Very interesting. I hope he does better than Edwards did last season. I also hope we target another WR in FA. Go after Wallace or Jackson.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

I applaud the 9ers for trying to upgrade their horrid WR corps (Crabtree is a joke), but 35-year old WR's never seem to trend upwards. If SF is serious about improving their WR's, they should indeed look into Jackson or Wallace.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I applaud the 9ers for trying to upgrade their horrid WR corps (Crabtree is a joke), but 35-year old WR's never seem to trend upwards. If SF is serious about improving their WR's, they should indeed look into Jackson or Wallace.

Agree. I did say in my other post that I didn't want the 49ers to sign Moss, that's because I'm afraid they won't go after a top wr free agent. I will say if they do land V. Jax or Wallace, the Moss signing is a good one. It's a one year deal so it's low risk, and Moss should be motivated to play well, like when he signed with NE. Moss should make things easier on Vernon Davis.