NFL Draft Setup

Checked out the NFL Draft setup yesterday- Downtown Detroit is busy getting it together for next weekend!

I’m so excited for the rest of the country to see our beautiful city.

The deadline has passed for eligible underclassmen football players...

APRIL 29: Actor James Roday Rodriguez presents on stage during round three of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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This week we discuss the Steelers draft, someone is suing Kennywood about a roller coster being shut down for the year, Superfan Thad has a review of Kennywood opening weekend, we discuss a new designer jean that looks like you peed yourself, a crazy find in the Star Trek worlkd and so much more

Stephen A. IS DISGUSTED over claims Falcons made a ‘MISTAKE’ for drafting Penix Jr

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus “Swagu” Spears and Ryan Clark join Molly Qerim to talk through the Atlanta Falcons surprising in the 2024 NFL Draft by choosing Michael Penix Jr., despite already signing Kirk Cousins. https://youtu.be/JbqcmQmVx0M?si=zi7EAFPBi-YpooIf Certainly, let's delve deeper into each point with specific examples: Stephen A.'s Strong Emotions: He opens the discussion with a clear expression of frustration and disgust over the conversation regarding Michael Penix Jr.'s drafting by the Falcons. This sentiment is evident in his tone and choice of words, reflecting his annoyance at what he perceives as unnecessary criticism. Example: "Let me be very, very clear: I'm disgusted with this conversation already… What are we talking about here? Shut the hell up." Critique of Kirk Cousins' Lack of Consultation: Stephen A. questions why Kirk Cousins, with his substantial $100 million contract, would need to be consulted before the Falcons made their draft pick. Example: "You got a $100 million, shut the hell up. His agent talking, what are we talking about here?" Highlighting Cousins' Poor Playoff Record: Despite acknowledging Cousins' talent, Stephen A. emphasizes his lack of success in the playoffs, suggesting that his performance doesn't justify his hefty contract. Example: "He got $180 million contract with a $100 million guaranteed… and got one playoff victory in his career. That's less than Dak Prescott." Discussion of Penix Jr.'s Potential: Stephen A. discusses Michael Penix Jr.'s strengths as a quarterback, focusing on his skills and potential despite his injury history. Example: "We talk about his accuracy, we talk about his pocket presence, we talk about the fact that this brother can fling the football." Importance of Securing a Quarterback: Stephen A. argues that securing a talented quarterback like Penix Jr. is crucial for the Falcons, especially given Cousins' recent ACL injury. Example: "You need a quarterback… If this brother can play the quarterback position and you're talking about the future, and I already got Ben Robinson and I already got pits, I'm looking at this like, 'What are we talking about here?'"

RC's Initial Shock and Later Understanding: RC expresses initial shock over the draft pick but later sees the rationale behind planning for the future with a talented quarterback like Penix Jr. Example: "RC expresses initial shock over the draft pick but later sees the rationale behind planning for the future with a talented quarterback like Penix Jr." Discussion on Team Culture and Fan Expectations: The conversation touches on the potential impact on team culture and fan expectations, particularly if Cousins fails to perform up to expectations. Example: "If Kurt Cousins doesn't perform well, it could be a problem… It's all about how they handle it." Highlighting the Falcons' Recent Performance: Stephen A. points out the Falcons' recent lackluster seasons and suggests that Cousins has no excuses for underperformance given the talent around him. Example: "Five of the last six years, they've won seven games… Cousins doesn't really have excuses." Comparison to Russell Wilson's Draft Situation: The discussion compares Penix Jr.'s draft situation to that of Russell Wilson, highlighting how a talented quarterback can elevate a team's performance despite initial investments in other players. Example: "Russell Wilson was drafted third round… Look what it did." Overall Rationale Behind the Falcons' Draft Choice: The expanded discussion delves into the rationale behind the Falcons' draft choice, considering various factors such as team needs, future planning, and player potential. Example: "Ultimately, on a night's sleep, it don't look as bad… You drafted your succession plan." Read the full article

∀ NFL Draft 2024: Michigan Sets School Record as J.J. McCarthy Among 13 Players Picked http://blog.collectingall.com/T66Mw5 ∀ CollectingAll.com

Saturday in Bloom

The city is looking good for the NFL Draft!

There is a new fountain coming in at Hart Plaza, so I checked that out on my way to enjoy some time relaxing by the Detroit River.

2024 NFL Draft Watch Party 7:45PM EST on RI Broadcasting

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‘Disruptive’ Jared Verse is Rams' first pick

HERMOSA BEACH - The Los Angeles Rams got it right last year. After doing some home purging of their roster, the Rams went the way of the NFL Draft to shore up their personnel. The Rams went with the youth movement.  The strategy paid off for head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead.  The Rams had 14 draft picks in 20223. All 14 of those draft picks wound up making the team. Several players, including defensive tackle Kobie Turner, offensive lineman Steve Avila, and wide receiver Puka Nacua produced stellar rookie debuts. 

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 04: Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) rushes on defense during a college football game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on November 04, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire) The challenge for the Rams has been magnified with the retirement of star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Even at the quarterback position with starter Matthew Stafford and backup Jimmy Garoppolo, another signal-caller would add more youth to that quarterback room.  The Rams came into the 2024 draft coming off a year in which they made a surprising playoff run, losing out to NFC Conference runner-up Detroit Lions. And so with the 19th overall pick in the draft this year, the Rams made Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse their selection.  “It’s a dream come true,” Verse said duing a Zoom press call with reporters. “You work your whole life for this moment. I talked to the Rams throughout the process. Last week I got to meet with them again and do one last interview with them and it felt like the right thing. As you go on, as you go through the whole process and hear them call my name with that Los Angeles Rams attached to it. Woo! Dream come true.” The hole on the defensive line created by the retirement of Donald simply called for the Rams to fill that void immediately. In his two seasons playing for the Seminoles, Verse recorded 18 sacks and 29.5 tackles for losses.  At 6-foot-4 and 254 pounds, Verse has the size to play at the NFL level.  His ability to create havoc in the offensive backfield could be attributed to the motor he has thanks to his track background. At the NFL Combine, Verse posted a 40-yard time of 4.58 seconds.  “It helps your footwork a lot because you can't make false steps,” Verse said. “If you make false steps in track, they don't care how fast you are, but in high school you might be able to get away. When you face top level competition your form has to be perfect, especially on the later runs like the 100 to 200 to 400, your strides become very important.”  “That's why when a quarterback or a running back gets of out the pocket, I have faith in my speed and my form to be able to catch up to him and do something like that. Even if they may be faster, their form is not better than mine,” he added.  Verse is the first player to be selected by the Rams in the first round since 2016. That was the year the Rams made Jared Goff, now the starting quarterback of the Detroit Lions, the face of their franchise.  The Rams have moved on from the Goff experiment and have won a Super Bowl since then with Matthew Stafford manning the quarterback position.  "The way he plays the game, from the first snap to the last snap of the game, he wears people down." ?? Coach McVay on @JaredVerse1 pic.twitter.com/Dpmsi4TFxm— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 26, 2024 The Rams want to make another Super Bowl run with Stafford. That means surrounding the veteran quarterback with all the right pieces to enable that to take place. Filling in the gap left behind by Donald was of the highest priority for the Rams. According to the overview of his draft profile, Verse is described as being “twitchy and compact, with explosiveness featured at the point of attack.” Translation: Verse is a disruptor, which McVay likes.   “He's got great hands. He's violent,” McVay said. “He's got a versatile arsenal of moves that he can activate, but he plays the game the way that we want it to be played. We're looking for grown men on defense and I think you've seen a lot of the guys that we've added through free agency and then with the first pick tonight, he was one of the guys that we had targeted and feel really good coming away with him. He's going to make a big impact.” One of the things that has Snead impressed with Verse is his passion for the game.  “The cool thing about him is where he started (at) Albany, transferred to Florida State," Snead said. "Might have gone about where he went tonight last year, but he decided to stay back. I can tell you about him. He's just one of those guys that you want to just watch another game on because you can tell he cares about football. He has fun playing football and oh, by the way, he's pretty disruptive, violent. You think defense, the way he plays is next to the word in the dictionary.” Top Image Caption: CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 16: Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) in action during the college football game between Florida State Seminoles and Boston College Eagles on September 16, 2023, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire) Read the full article

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