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The 2009 NFL Draft is getting close, and with the combine on February 18th, more questions will be answered, such as "Just how fast is Michael Crabtree?" While we expect more players to rise and fall with forty and shuttle times, along with bench press reps and vertical measurements, we do expect the picture to become a little less blurry as teams start to focus in on needs, as seven of the first ten teams are in a rebuilding phase. Remember there are "sexy" picks and there are needs, ask Matt Millen what a "sexy" pick is and he will say it is why he doesn't have a job. 1.) Detroit-Jason Smith, OT, Baylor-Smith moves into the top spot as he has the athleticism and the quick feet to take on NFL pass rushers. He is a converted tight end who is ahead of the curve on his run blocking as well as... read more

The 2009 NFL Draft is full of questions, what draft isn't, and many of these players will not be the answers teams are searching for. I'm sure we can all list our fair share of busts. Some of this year's questions are: Is Mark Sanchez a top QB? Why didn't Brandon Spikes declare? Is Michael Crabtree the real deal or just another big, slow receiver. ( Think J.J. Stokes, Mike Williams, Dwayne Jarrett, etc.) These are just a few of many questions as we head into the 2009 draft. 1.)  Detroit-Andre Smith, OT, Alabama-Smith is a once in a decade lineman, an Ogden, a Pace, a nice building block for a team in rebuilding mode. A good fit with a young back like Kevin Smith. Quarterback can wait another year or later in the draft, no one said rebuilding is pretty. 2.)  St. Louis-Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia-Pace is near the end of... read more