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Saturday, August 14, 2004


No more GSA!

Yesterday was my last day there. They wanted us to stay one more week, but the higher-up said no. So, we had to try and finish what we could on all our files and train the new procurement techs on how to work our closeouts.

I thought I would have to pick up my dad from the airport (he's down in San Diego working on nuclear reactors) but something broke so he'll have to stay down there for a few more weeks. I didn't tell anyone about it so I wouldn't have to spend one more minute with my co-workers. So I rushed through my files as quick as I could, cleaned up my area and broke the fuck out.

But the GSA people were real nice. My friend and her co-workers from finance got us all flowers and cards, people came by to say "bye!" and "Best of luck finding another job!" and I even got to bang that chick in logistics. :)

So, now I move on. I've seen some spots open at some newspapers, so I'll put my resume in there and see what happens. Thank God I have some money in the bank. It'll come in handy when I have to go job hunting.

OK, time for FOOTBALL~



-I drafted sixth in Rob T's tSC league. Not a bad spot. It's in the middle, so you can get an even mix of players if you draft right.

I know how to draft right. Especially when you won the championship last year.

1st Round: Shaun Alexander, RB - Seahawks

And just like last year, he comes through again. This year should be good. He's in the last year of his deal, Maurice Morris is pushing behind him and the line is solid. If he stays healthy and uses his agility more, it'll be a banner year.

2nd round: Torry Holt, WR - Rams

From what I've read, he's ready to wreck shop and be the top wideout in the league. That's good enough for me.

3rd round: Donovan McNabb, QB - Eagles

I've also read he's come into camp strong and ready to go. Having T.O. will help, but if he struggles... well, I've got an able back up.

4th round: Andre Johnson, WR - Texans

He had a solid rookie year, and if Carr keeps improving, then he'll be da man in Houston. I like that. Yeah. I like that. Whoa oh whoa whoa oh whoa.

(God, I can't believe I just quoted that song. I hate that shit.)

5th round: Laveranues Coles, WR - Redskins

Nice pick here. Now that Gibbs has control, he can decide on a starting QB and they can develop some rapport and produce.

(ED'S NOTE: Namath Loves Kolber has just completed a trade with the Fort Worthless Yaks, sending Coles, some Grecian Formula and a blow-up doll to the Yaks for Darrell Jackson, $10, a bottle of booze and a $5 hooker who looks suspiciously like Trish Stratus.)

6th Round: Byron Leftwich, QB - Jaguars

If his run from last year continues, I got the steal of the draft.

7th round: Jeremy Shockey, TE - Giants

Probably the only meh pick I made. I'm not too crazy about him, but I needed a TE and he's there. Maybe with Warner and Dayne coming into camp in great shape will make things better.

8th round: Lee Suggs, RB - Browns

He'll make some noise, especially if Green can't get it together.

9th round: Philadelphia defense

Perfectly Acceptable D.

10th round: Adam Viniateri, K - Patriots

This is a great pick this late. Viniateri is a helluva kicker, and he'll be the man again this year.

11th round: Roy Williams, WR - Lions

Now we're in the later rounds, and you can get away with taking risks. This is a great gamble, as Roy should fit right in with Rogers and Kevin Jones. If Harrington keeps improving, they've got something here that hasn't been seen since the heyday of Barry.

12th round: Steven Jackson, RB - Rams

If Faulk falters, he's right there to take over.

13th round: Dante Hall, WR - Chiefs

One hit wonder or will the "Human Joystick" break 'em off again?

14th round: Pittsburgh D

No complaints here.

15th round: Jerramy Stevens, TE - Seahawks

Another risk. I've read he's got all his off the field problems settled and he's been great at camp, but he is a Husky. Once a criminal, always a criminal. ;)

16th round: Jason Hanson, K - Lions

COUG IN THE HOUSE~!

One draft down, two to go.

Until next time, enjoy the rebirth of NFL rumorz and I'll see you next time.

-RB Edgerrin James has toed the line and danced on both sides of the fence when it comes to his desire, or lack thereof, to play in Miami. In the last 12 months, James has told reporters that he would “love to play in his hometown, but who wouldn’t?” He followed that by saying he was happy in Indianapolis where the offense was “built for” him. But finally, he also understands “it’s just business,” citing the firing of head coach Tony Dungy after a winning season in Tampa Bay.

-If Ravens RB Jamal Lewis were to miss any playing time this season because of legal obligations, the feeling from one source close to the team is that Musa Smith would be more likely to garner more carries than Chester Taylor. The Ravens prefer bigger backs, and Smith has a size advantage over Taylor.

-An unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, Vikings DT Chris Hovan feels a sense of loyalty to Minnesota, which drafted him after “24 other teams passed on me.” But Hovan confessed he isn’t sure where he will be come March, when free agency opens. In the meantime, he’s concentrating on raising his sack total from two last season to double digits. He started by shedding the extra 10 pounds (up to 305) he added for last season and working with DL coach Brian Baker to camouflage his pre-snap position and expand his arsenal of pass-rush moves.

-We hear the Niners expect DE Brandon Whiting to be deemed sufficiently recovered from shoulder surgery by Sept. 1 — the deadline for deciding if they want to keep him or send him back to Philly in return for the Eagles’ third-round draft pick in 2005 — despite a slight recent setback.

-DE Andrew Williams is raising eyebrows in the 49ers’ camp, our sources say. The second-year pro has his weight up to about 290 pounds and could see some occasional action inside as a result.

-The Rams hope C Dave Wohla­baugh, still feeling the effects of offseason hip surgery, will be ready by the time the preseason starts, but they’re being very careful with him for the time being. For now, Andy McCollum has moved over from left guard to center, with third-year pro Andy King assuming the starting role at left guard.

-We hear Cardinals head coach Dennis Green is a bit miffed at three players who didn’t have necessary wrist surgeries until a couple of months into the offseason — DE Fred Wakefield, DT Kenny King and CB Renaldo Hill.

-The Broncos’ Matt Lepsis has made strides this offseason with his shift from right tackle to the left side and is beginning to look like a natural fit in his new spot.

-Chargers GM A.J. Smith on the big three quarterbacks from this year’s draft: “I think when it’s said and done, eight to 10 years down the road — talking about (Eli) Manning and (Philip) Rivers and (Ben) Roethlisberger — I just think with their work ethic, the skills they have, those three guys will really be something to track to see what happens.”

-Second-year CB Nnamdi Asomugha is the primary beneficiary of Charles Woodson’s holdout, and Denard Walker’s role increases as well. The Raiders plan to shift Asomugha, listed as Woodson’s backup on the left side, around to get acclimated with a number of responsibilities.

-Champ Bailey said Broncos rookie WR Darius Watts, like a lot of young receivers, still needs work getting off jams at the line of scrimmage, but his moves and athletic ability have impressed much of Denver’s secondary.

-Kenoy Kennedy and John Lynch figure to man the starting safety positions in Denver, but keeping Nick Ferguson off the field may be a tall order for the coaching staff.

-Packers WR coach Ray Sherman is brimming about the prospects of third-year WR Javon Walker as the team’s top target. Sherman said Walker has had a great offseason and is in great shape. A potential concern with Walker is whether he holds up physically. Last season, he arrived at camp weighing 225 pounds and finished the season at 210. This year Walker arrived at camp at 217.

-Team sources believe David Terrell’s future with the Bears to be tenuous unless he wins the No. 2 WR job this month. If Justin Gage, who was a human highlight reel on the opening weekend of training camp, beats him out for the job, Terrell could fall to the No. 4 WR spot because Bobby Wade is likely to operate from the slot.

-Until Lions WR Az-Zahir Hakim proves his confidence and quickness are back to where they were in 2002, prior to a season-ending hip injury, the Lions will use him only in 3rd-and-long packages. Coaches told Hakim he lacked confidence last season, which makes him less of an explosive, big-play threat. For now, Tai Streets is expected to be the third receiver provided rookie Roy Williams reports to camp and meets expectations.

-After he met with the Lions in mid-July, management told OG Solomon Page to lose at least 10 pounds and come back before training camp. Page, who isn’t in the league on the basis of his work ethic, impressed team president Matt Millen when he returned two weeks later to Detroit’s Allen Park facility 14 pounds lighter. The Lions signed Page with the expectation of starting him on the left side. Page’s willingness to put forth top effort is the X-factor.

-Indianapolis officials had pegged CB Joseph Jefferson as a starter last season before he was lost with a groin injury. They know what Donald Strickland, who started at free safety while Idrees Bashir was injured in 2003, can provide on the outside. The Colts’ stance with Jefferson is this: He’s a diamond in the rough who will glisten if provided playing time and full health. If Jefferson (6-1, 207) doesn’t flop, his emergence would leave CB Nick Harper for the nickel role.

-Because he has a very strong leg but hasn’t been accurate, Jaguars rookie PK Josh Scobee may be one of two kickers on the final 53-man roster. Last year’s starter, Seth Marler, admits he’s behind the eight-ball after missing a bulk of the offseason with a pulled quadriceps muscle. Veteran Jeff Chandler is still in the running as the placekicker but wouldn’t kick off.

-When he signed a two-year, $3.9 million contract on March 23, CB Juran Bolden believed he was coming to Jacksonville as a starter. But his performance in offseason workouts left a lot to be desired and opened the door for veteran free-agent signees Lewis Sanders and Dewayne Washington to pass by Bolden.

-With LOLB Clark Haggans out for up to four weeks with two broken fingers, Alonzo Jackson will get a chance to get more practice repetitions. Jackson saw very little playing time last season, making the transition from collegiate defensive end to 3-4 outside linebacker. Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said he hopes Haggans will be back in time for the Steelers’ third preseason game.

-Texans general manager Charley Casserly told PFW he’s excited about converted CB Marcus Coleman’s playmaking potential at free safety. Casserly also praised first-round picks Dunta Robinson and Jason Babin for their willingness to get their contracts squared away before camp started. Both players project as immediate starters on defense.

-Although the Saints once hoped QB Aaron Brooks would someday become a vocal leader for the offense, we hear they are resigned to the fact that Brooks never will be a fiery presence in the huddle.

-Some Saints observers believe the team made a mistake by drafting WR Devery Henderson in the second round simply because the team’s more pressing need was at cornerback, and Henderson’s development is likely to be stunted due to a lack of playing time.

-We hear the Buccaneers have been impressed with what they’ve seen from former Browns RB Jamel White and believe he will be a better fit for the team than Aaron Stecker was the past two seasons.

-There already is talk that the Buccaneers could have a major distraction on their hands if RB Charlie Garner puts up big numbers during the first three weeks of the season while RB Michael Pittman serves a suspension, because it could create tension when Pittman returns.

-We’re told Panthers head coach John Fox will be running a very tough training camp to shake any complacency out of his team and prepare his club for the Packers and Chiefs matchups in the first two weeks of the regular season.

-Don’t look for Panthers WR Keary Colbert to make a big impact with the offense until at least midseason because QB Jake Delhomme is far too comfortable with WRs Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad to get Colbert involved too much.

-Falcons head coach Jim Mora has been playing the “what if …” game with general manager Rich McKay and owner Arthur Blank, bouncing different situations off them to see what the front office would like Mora to do in certain game situations.

-The Patriots placed OLB Rosevelt Colvin and OLT Matt Light, among others, on the “active-PUP” (pre-camp physically unable to perform) list prior to training camp, which means that the players haven’t been cleared for full-contact practices. However, we hear that this won’t affect their status for the regular season. Head coach Bill Belichick says that Colvin, looking to come back from a fractured hip, is “pretty close to being out there.”

-Entering the final year of the five-year contract he signed as a rookie, Jets QB Chad Pennington has extended the deadline on negotiations for a contract extension through the end of August. He is adamant that contract talks not be a distraction during the regular season. So, if nothing gets done in the next month, a deal won’t be consummated until the season has been completed.

-We hear the Jets are thrilled that rookie LB Jonathan Vilma lived up to his vow from Draft Day that he would be in camp on time. By doing so, he has an excellent opportunity to unseat veteran Sam Cowart for the starting MLB spot.

-The Patriots were pleasantly surprised that FS Eugene Wilson was able to participate fully when training camp commenced on July 29. Wilson, who suffered a torn groin in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII, was expected to be placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list prior to camp, but his groin has healed enough for him to be on the field from the start of camp.

-Although Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson continues to praise MLB Mark Simoneau, it would be a surprise if the recently re-signed Jeremiah Trotter does not work in some kind of rotation in the middle. Trotter, the better run defender, might see more first-down reps, and Simoneau, better in pass coverage, could become the full-time nickel ’backer inside.

-Look for the Cowboys to scour the market for a veteran safety in light of SS Darren Woodson’s back surgery. Free agent Victor Green, who played for Bill Parcells with the Jets, is one possibility. The team could also slide Roy Williams to the strong side, his eventual home, and see if last-chance safeties Lynn Scott or Tony Dixon can impress.

-Jeffrey Moorad and Scott Parker, representatives for Redskins FS Sean Taylor, surprised the team with their negotiation tactics. The agents showed up at Redskins Park unannounced, and director of player personnel Vinny Cerrato cleared his schedule to hammer out a deal. Sources close to the team feel that because Taylor took so long to choose agents to represent him, it actually sped up the negotiations because of the resulting time constraints.

-Sources close to the Giants are impressed with the conditioning work of CB Will Allen (foot injury), who had not been on a football field in some eight months. Allen has worked hard this offseason, running three times a day once he was cleared by doctors, even working on backpedaling — something many players work on only during camp.




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