Restless NFL Draft Eve; Stafford Definitely the Number One Pick?

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:27 PM CDT in 2009 Draft Comment 94 comments

NFL Draft prospects Georgia's Matthew Stafford, left, and Kansas State's Josh Freeman look on from atop the marquee at Radio City Music Hall, Friday, April 24, 2009, in New York. The NFL Draft is Saturday in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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7 months ago: NFL Draft prospects Georgia's Matthew Stafford, left, and Kansas State's Josh Freeman look on from atop the marquee at Radio City Music Hall, Friday, April 24, 2009, in New York. The NFL Draft is Saturday in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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What a night.

I'm on my way to Lafayette, LA, and about an hour east of Houston, the 'ole car just went dead. While we were driving down I-10.

I'm not sure what is wrong the car quite yet. Possibly an alternator because the car was getting absolutely no electricity.

So, I'm currently in a La Quinta Inn (Nice people, these LaQuintas) in Baytown, TX, riding out what is the biggest storm I've seen since I was in India during monsoon season last year. Sideways rain even....

So, I'm blogging and checking out the stories tonight. Here is what's going on:

Matthew Stafford is apparently very close to becoming a Detroit Lion. Pride of Detroit has details as of about a half hour ago. Via NFL.com:

A source inside the Detroit Lions organization told NFL.com’s Thomas George that neither the team nor QB Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia quarterback from becoming the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday’s draft.

That sounds pretty definite to me. Hash this one out in the comments while I get at least two beers in me.

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Dead battery?

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No, the battery is fine

It won’t hold a charge.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or

The battery’s corroded. If so, pour some Coke over the battery. This worked for me once. That’s my extent on car knowledge.

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

baking soda mixed with water.

"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi

by Shawn on Apr 24, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

semen

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I doubt I know more about fixing car troubles than you

but that ain’t no banana in the tail pipe!

by TheQ on Apr 24, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

seriously

Going to their site is like scrolling through disaster photos from Katrina. I feel so bad for them Lion’s fans.

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lafayette!!

Have some Boudin for me. WTF are doing spending draft day THERE? If you get sidetracked and end up in Shreveport let me know …

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I doubt you wanna try to fix it in a storm anyway.

Hopefully this isn’t a bad sign before the draft.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what exactly would this be a sign of?

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our #3 pick is stuck in Texas?

Orakpo? NOOOOOOOOOO

by RedNose on Apr 24, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4-1 odds that's an alternator.

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Estimated cost?

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oooo, it's been a while.

I’d put it in the $150 range, but that’s +/- $100.

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep its the alternator

I had a car for 10 years, nothing ever went wrong on it in the entire 10 years except that I had to change the alternator 4 times.

Well acquainted with that problem.

by ChiefDJ on Apr 24, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the car died because you lost power...

…and the lights dimmed before it died….
You pretty much have 4 options.
1) You have a battery with bad cells in it and it won’t hold a charge
2) You have a battery with posts so corroded that you are losing a large portion of the charge from the alternator
3) Your alternator is sending low volt or no volt back to the battery to rechage it
4) A combination of 1, 2, and 3

Don’t know what kinda car you drive, but if its not a corvette or a lexus or something like that then the alternator should be around $150 for the part. The battery can range from $50-$150 at Wal Mart prices. The labor should be no more than 2 hours unless you drive a late 80’s Toyota with a side mounted in line 4 cylander or a high end sports car.

That’s about all the advice I can offer.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Apr 24, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good chance if the alternator crapped out that it could have damaged the battery

Three out of four alternator changes I had to make I had to replace the battery as well.

by ChiefDJ on Apr 24, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on what kind of car, and where you get it fixed

id guess $150 for the part + the labor.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Apr 24, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

$1,500 depending on the car

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nah.

closer to 2200. Especially if your headlight fluid is low.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

headlight fluid...:)

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

might also be the fetzer valve

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We might have to find some "engine block remover" to get to it though.

That won’t be cheap.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The good news is

that Car Talk is on NPR on Saturday mornings.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good call

I’ll have the time. I can’t believe the power just went out here for about a minute.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there a tornado watch in effect?

This sounds like a really bad storm.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure

If you check the national radar, there is this nasty little cell right over Houston. That’s what I’m in.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weather.com is saying its just t-storms.

Or are there tornadoes?

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't think so

Just the middle of an intense storm.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I had an iphone

this is the sort of stuff I’d be twittering about.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Over by 10:30

The local weather says it should be done by 10:30. My wife just took the dog out here in Seabrook, TX, so it must be getting better. Either that or I’m a terrible husband. Either way.

by mls21 on Apr 24, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else out there riding out this storm in east Texas?

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You Bet

Just another Texas toad floater. It freakin’ rains like this all the time down here. At least the tornadoes down here by the coast are pansies compared to the monsters I grew up around back in KC. It actually rained harder than this last Saturday. The flooding we are getting tonight is due to the ground saturation from last weekend.

by mls21 on Apr 24, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That cell blew in from the west.

It was in SA in a much more mild form this morning/early afternoon. It’s picked up some steam as it moved tword the coast.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Apr 24, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

20% Chance

The forecast this morning was for 20% chance of rain. Sounds about as accurate as an NFL draft prediction I guess.

by mls21 on Apr 24, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So

What’s everyone thinking about the Chiefs’ odds on trading this #3 pick? I don’t know if its going to happen.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not gonna happen unless they give it away

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am resigned to the fact

that I have absolutely no idea what is going to happen regardless of whether or not we keep the pick.

The complete cone of silence from the Chiefs regarding Crabtree has me a bit concerned.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Concerned

as in they may take him?

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

The kid in me wouldn’t mind it that much, but the rational football fan in me is scared to death.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be scared

but if Pioloi and WR coach Haley love him that much then I HAVE to be on board

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would do the same

But I just can’t get past his prima donna ego waiting to break out.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I worry about the same thing with Chris

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know what I'd do if they picked crabtree.

Even if they traded down first.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's say we take him at #3

And he turns out to be a superstar WR. He has TO and Ochocinco written all over him.

I don’t want any part of it, especially as it will suck Bowe into the same attitude.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those two guys absolutely will not take him if they assess him to have that kind of attitude

No WAY

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope so.

If they take him, I will have to fully assume that’s their assessment.

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Theres not much else you can do.

I’ll always give the new guy one year to show me how he can do.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will be forced to post a long fanpost...

in all bold, italicised, capital letters with lots of “!!!”’s

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Apr 24, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only if you make little to no sense

Otherwise it’s not allowed.

by RedNose on Apr 24, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see the way of the ARGF is strong within this one. :P

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.

by DThomasReigns on Apr 24, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm preparing for them picking up at 3

and hoping I’m wrong. Better than being disappointed.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on which teams are REALLY interested in Sanchez

Are the Seahawks and Browns REALLY looking to get him or are they just putting it out there in an effort to get teams to trade down?

Bucs, Jets, Broncos are all too far away to make the trade to #3, would be way too costly.

Browns are the best bet if they really want him.

by ChiefDJ on Apr 24, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my expectation / outcome ratio is

trade down —> giddy like a schoolgirl
curry —> pretty happy
j smith or e monroe —> satisfied
t jackson —> concerned, but in pioli we trust
anyone else —> confused, but proud of the stealthiness

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah, crabtree --> stoked for the offense

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You don't think crabtree is a bust?

I wouldn’t be stoked at all if we got him.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How could you be disappointed with an immediate big improvement to our offense? Stressing on immediate.

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

easy...

Because our offense didn’t lose 14 games last year. Our defense did.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Apr 24, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He won't live up to the hype

He was supposed to be the next Randy Moss. Then they found out he was about 3 inches shorter than advertised and couldn’t run the 40.

I don’t know if he will be an outright bust, but I don’t see him being a superstar.

by ChiefDJ on Apr 24, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but if Pioloi and WR coach Haley love him that much then I HAVE to be on board

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else got a weird feeling about Anquan Bolding

possibly being a Chief?

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Apr 24, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you think Haley would put up with him?

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not one bit. would surprise the hell outta me

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Apr 24, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHy does everyone make a big deal about this|?

They both said it wasn’t a big deal and that they would work together again.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think for a second they'd have a problem working together

I think he’s too high priced for Pioli to go for =P

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Apr 24, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so jux, would you rather have Crabtree or Anquan?

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's tough.

I’m not 100% that crabtree is a bust. You really have to give WR at least 2 years to evaluate them so I think it’d be nice to see improvement now with Anquan. But Anquan is worth a 2nd. Crabtree is not worth a first.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good point

But Anquan is worth a 2nd. Crabtree is not worth a first.

I'm currently reading "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and it feels like we got ourselves a McMurphy on our hands....wheelin' and dealin'

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 24, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, that's a great point

by Keyser Sose on Apr 24, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and to add.

Another reason I don’t think he will even be considered. Look at all the signings so far. They pretty much all have a connection. Do you really think Anquan goes down to a 2nd round pick and we don’t snatch him up?

We wanted a 2nd for TG!

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus Bolden already said he wouldn't mind playing for Haley.

said it on the Michael Irvin radio show a couple weeks back.

by WesternChief on Apr 24, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heard the Cards were talking with the Titans

and looking at running backs. If we could get a second round pick this year we probably could get him for that #2 and LJ.

by WesternChief on Apr 24, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking.

AZ wanted Dorsey last year. Send Dorsey LJ and the 2010 2nd for Bouldin and AZs first. Send the first we get from them to Carolina for peppers (maybe a later round included on our side)

Then pick curry at 3

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 24, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs