DRAFT DAY AT THE WAR ROOM ON PREMIO DR

OK, You fans of the Bear! I'm back after taking close to a month hibernation as my mind was insatiable, and my health exciting to say the least.

But I'm back on a great day, NFL Draft day. Yes, the league has chosen to shorten the time for 1st Round Selections from 15 minutes to 10 and Second Round Selections from 7 minutes to 5, both great decisions as my fanny during these days, often was puckered from waiting for a group of administrators, presidents, GM's and coaches to do their thing and as one writer put it, "all designed to make ESPN analyists talk more and more about their teams." These NFL teams know they are huge and they milk it for all its worth. More on that subject in future blogs! They better watch out, these moguls of the gridiron since "TIMES ARE A CHANGIN!"

Ok, back to the draft. At 2 PM St. Louis time the proceedings will begin and as all of us football nuts know, the Miami Dolphins have already locked up the first pick and signed him Jake Long, the huge offensive tackle from Michigan, a worthy and right pick for this former great team, now somewhat hapless franchise. With this pick the Bear says: "They are on their way back with Parcels in the GM position!"

Our St. Louis Rams, now of Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez will be next "on the clock".
The Rams are expected to select either Chris Long, the hard charging son of Howie, from Virginia or the man-handling DT from LSU Glenn Dorsey. Both are great prospects and will definitely help the St. Louis Rams Defense, much to the satisfaction of Jim Haslitt, the team's defensive co-ordinator.

The Bear would have none of this if he was at the desk calling shots. Undoubtedly he would choose to go in the first two rounds with the best offensive linemen available. First pick would be Ryan Clady, the big, quick and offensive offensive tackle from Boise State. But Bear, the Rams have two tackles Pace and Barron. Well yes! Move one of these dudes to guard, probably Clady, maybe Barron or yes, even the great Pace! Are you kidding? NO NO NO! To quote no one in particular, the best defense is a good offense and the Rams offense last year was offensive to say the least.
I know, we've used the word offensive too many times all ready! If this is offensive to you then I suggest you go over to the defensive lovers and kickers and punters and "talk the talk!"
The Rams have two high powered offensive players in Steven Jackson and Mark Bulger and not to be forgotten Torry Holt and of course our new Offensive Co-ordinator Al Saunders is one of the best in the league. Now hear this all you sports announcers, television reporters, who only know QB's, RB's, and WR's: You win football games in the trenches. The St. Louis Rams, who won the Super Bowl in the late nineties, were led by guess who Orlando Pace and Adam Timmerman and I'll even throw in Fred Miller! Yes, these very skilled and tough linemen opened the holes for the great Marshall to spin and drive and outfox the defenders he met, usually in the secondary because of the up-front blocking of the Rams! Yes, and Kurt Warner could count of these guys plus Faulk to give him the time to get the ball to the great receiver corps which made the Rams "greatest show on turf!"

Now, with the second pick the Bear would go with a guard, Brandon Albert of Virginia. At 6'7 315 this guy is a tower of strength and could even be shifted to tackle if need be. This is the kind of player the Rams need to make the offense purr! Pay him the big bucks and let him maul the opposition! What a player! Unfortunately, he will probably be unavailable by the time the Rams draft again.

Here's a name to consder: Owen Schmitt of West Virginia. 6'2 247 and a punisher! The Rams stupidly let Madison Hidgecock become the fb for the Super Bowl Champs NY Giants and suffered the consequences. Just ask Bulger! Schmitt would be very strong compliment to their offense but will he be out there in round three? Keep him in mind.

Thats enough! The Bear is preparing to head for the "War Room" to listen to the all the bull that will thrown out there for the next two days but what the hell, its dynamic fun to see these young college students become instant millionaires! More to come soon! I'm back!