Wednesday Walk Around the NFL: 4.15.09

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 15, 2009 5:00 PM EDT in News Comment 14 comments

So the schedule is out, the BBV draft is halfway thru the first round, and the "Braylon Edwards to the Giants" buzz is everywhere. In the meantime, here are some of the other stories making headlines around the NFL:

The LA Times looks at some of the quirks of the 2009 NFL Schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal, Comcast and the NFL still can't come to an agreement over viewer access.
Tom Curran at NBC Sports takes a pessimistic look at Byron Leftwich joining the Bucs.
The Bleacher Report says Donovan McNabb is The Disrespected Quarterback.
CBS Sportsline's Pete Prisco has the 10 games to watch this season. He really goes out on a limb here, picking the Giants game in Dallas, and the Giants home game against Philly. Pete also reported that the sun will rise tomorrow, and that a Yankee fan will complain about something on Pinstripe Alley.
I loveit when Ed sends me to Hawaii for stories. Today, from the Honolulu Advertiser, Randy Covitz says teams are looking at college players with the Wildcat offense in mind.

Mahalo everyone! I'm out, and don't forget, the NHL Playoffs start tonight!

To quote Steve Somers from WFAN: Rangers in Seven.

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Hawaii!!

LOL!! Yeah, we are operating on an absolutely limitless budget here at BBV. Ha!!

by Ed Valentine on Apr 15, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s all part of the SBNation Stimulus plan

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 15, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edwards....

Eli just talked openly on Sportscenter a few minutes ago about Edwards and how he is confident that Reese is pursuing him. It was noted in the report that Eli and Edwards have the same agent. ESPN seems to think the Giants will end up with him.

I, for one, would welcome him here.

by giant fan since 57 on Apr 15, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How ironic

his # 17 is available.

by njgiant on Apr 15, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Breaking news.......

Sports Center is reporting that Ken Whisenhunt has just announced that theCardinals will consider trade offers for Boldin.

I, for one, would welcome him here.

by giant fan since 57 on Apr 15, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Trade for both of them and screw the draft

by TerraByte on Apr 15, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

G57 - I'll help ya out here and take the bait...

What’s the latest news you’ve heard out of Sports Center???

(the punchline BETTER not have an MR in it though…)

by NY17NE14 on Apr 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I swear....

I thought I also heard that the Giants were going to switch to a 3-4 defense…….LOL

by giant fan since 57 on Apr 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, Lord

I heard they were actually doing that to accommodate MR’s burning desire to become an outside linebacker!!

by Ed Valentine on Apr 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I step over to BlueShirtBanter for a few minutes and look at what I come back too!!!

by NY17NE14 on Apr 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh,

Boldin, Edwards.

I still don’t want to give up the draft for either. Yea, but have elite potential, but Edwards only had one year. Boldin will cost a lot more than what the Cowgirls gave up, plus he wants a contract too.

The Giants have proven that building through the draft and signed FA’s that aren’t really stars, but will fit in is the best way to go. Even Plax was noting more than talent, he really didn’t prove much in Pittsburgh.

The Giants might not have many needs now, but depth should never be overlooked. The Giants had a bunch of injuries in 07, but cuz of that draft class they were able to keep winning.

I’d love to have either WR, but the Giants shouldn’t stray away from what they’ve done well and that’s draft players. I know not all the picks this year are gonna make the team, but Id rather those guys that make the team be from the first half of the draft than the 2nd half.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

10 picks

there’s no way 10 picks are making this team. I’d say there’s no way that more than 6 picks are making the team, and even that might be stretching it. They can and should move those extra picks to get a true impact player. Depth is worthless if the guys are on the practice squad and you’re one impact piece short of a championship.

by cjmulrain on Apr 15, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"...can and should...,"

and will, I’m sure.

by blue gonz on Apr 16, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very good point....

Not to mention that both of these receivers have already proven they can play in the NFL. Trading some of our picks for one or both of these guys is a no brainer to me. Then, with the picks left we can try to get linebackers, offensive linemen or even (gasp!) a kicker.

by giant fan since 57 on Apr 16, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs