Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Draft Preview
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03/31/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Ravens lost their third- and fourth-round picks to the
Cardinals in the Anquan Boldin deal, meaning unless there's additional
movement, Baltimore will go the equivalent of more than three rounds (from the
second to the fifth) without being on the clock. The Ravens also relinquished
their seventh-rounder in a 2008 deal that brought Marques Douglas (now with
the Jets) in from the Bucs, meaning they won't select among the final 61 picks
either. With most of their biggest needs filled during the free agency period,
the top target should be a cornerback, with the likes of Devin McCourty
(Rutgers) and Patrick Robinson (Florida State) among the possible candidates
at No. 25. A hole at tight end could be filled with Baltimore's second-round
pick, though if the team sees a potential long-term replacement for the
declining Ed Reed or Ray Lewis, it could pull the trigger on that position
early.
2009 Record: 9-7
First Three Picks: No. 25, No. 57, No. 156
Number of Selections: 5 (1, 2, 5, 5, 6)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2009 - Michael Oher (T, Ole Miss); 2008 - Joe
Flacco (QB, Delaware); 2007 - Ben Grubbs (G, Auburn); 2006 - Haloti Ngata (DT,
Oregon); 2005 - Mark Clayton (WR, Oklahoma); 2004 - none; 2003 - Terrell Suggs
(DE, Arizona State), Kyle Boller (QB, California); 2002 - Ed Reed (S, Miami-
Florida); 2001 - Todd Heap (TE, Arizona State); 2000 - Jamal Lewis (RB,
Tennessee), Travis Taylor (WR, Florida); 1999 - Chris McAlister (CB, Arizona);
1998 - Duane Starks (CB, Miami-Florida); 1997 - Peter Boulware (LB, Florida
State); 1996 - Jonathan Ogden (OT, UCLA), Ray Lewis (LB, Miami-Florida).
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The ongoing saga with Ben Roethlisberger will loom large
for the Steelers on Draft day. Would Pittsburgh dare select a quarterback
early? What would such a selection say about the Steelers' long-term plans
concerning Roethlis
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texans are largely viewed as a team on the cusp of big
things, but a couple of wise picks early on could be necessary to cement that
status. Given the revolving door the team has endured at running back, it will
be very d
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Titans have only one of the first 76 picks after
trading their 2010 second-rounder to New England for the right to select tight
end Jared Cook last year, so the pressure is on to select a difference-maker
with its lone ch
<< Timberwolves end 16-game skid, beat Kings
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Al Jefferson paced six Timberwolves in
double figures with 19 points and 12 rebounds as Minnesota ended its 16-game
skid by knocking off the Sacramento Kings, 108-99, at the Target Center.
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Auburn Hills, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Michael Beasley posted 28 points and nine
rebounds and Miami cruised past Detroit, 98-81, for its sixth straight win
despite a poor shooting night from Dwyane Wade.
Wade connected on just 4-of-13 s
Oakland Raiders 2010 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Donovan McNabb situation will continue to merit
watching for the Raiders, but it probably won't color the team's early-round
Draft approach if they fail to land him. Oakland isn't going to target a
first-round QB with JaM
New England Patriots 2010 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - As usual, the Patriots have stockpiled selections, with
four picks in the Top 53 thanks to 2009 move-down deals that landed them
second-rounders from the Jaguars (No. 44 overall) and the Titans (No. 77
overall). The Pats' lac
1-for-March: Wizards top Hornets to halt 16-game losing streak >>
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Miller scored 27 points with seven
rebounds, and Andray Blatche added 23 points, as Washington snapped its
franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 victory over New Orleans.
March
New York Jets 2010 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jets made a splash during the free agency period by
acquiring running back LaDainian Tomlinson and cornerback Antonio Cromartie,
but there are still some needs to be addressed. Darrelle Revis remains the
only sure thing i
Niemi shines as Blackhawks blank Wild >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tomas Kopecky scored twice and Antti Niemi
posted his seventh shutout of the season, as the Blackhawks downed the Wild,
4-0, at the Xcel Energy Center.
Niemi stopped 21 shots as Chicago, having al
Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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MySportsbook.com: NBA Championship Odds
With the playoffs about two months away, the top two teams in the Western Conference are the clear cut leaders to win the NBA Championship. The Dallas Mavericks have the best record in the NBA (44-9) and have been absolutely scorching since the second week of the season. What makes the Mavs’ record more impressive is the fact that they dropped their first four games of the season. Currently they have won 17 out of their last 18 and are MySportsbook.com’s favorite (2-1) to win it all. Right behind the Mavs are the Pacific leading Phoenix Suns (39-13). Last season, the Suns lost in the Conference Finals to non-other then the Mavericks four games to two. Of course the Suns were without center Amare Stoudemire who has is averaging 19.9 PPG and 9.5 RPG since coming back from his knee injury. Unlike the Mavs, the Suns have struggled a bit lately having lost their last three and four out of their last seven. Of course the main reason for their three straight loses is due to the absence of two time MVP Steve Nash, who is out with a shoulder injury. Heads-up, the Mavs have beaten the Suns in both of their meetings this season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons (32-19) are the favorites to win it all at 6-1. The addition of Chris Webber seems to have been a good move for the Pistons. Since coming over from the 76ers, Webber has averaged 13.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG and the Pistons are 11-4. Even though the defending champion Heat are currently on the playoff making cusp, they are the Eastern Conference team that is getting the most action to win it all (9-1). The fact that Shaquille O’Neal is back in the starting lineup after missing 39 games probably has something to do with this. No doubt, Shaq makes a difference when in the lineup as their winning six out of their last seven would indicate.
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Boston Celtics 5000-1
Charlotte Bobcats 5000-1
Chicago Bulls 20-1
Cleveland Cavaliers 20-1
Dallas Mavericks 2-1
Denver Nuggets 25-1
Detroit Pistons 6-1
Golden State Warriors 250-1
Houston Rockets 12-1
Indiana Pacers 60-1
Los Angeles Clippers 45-1
Memphis Grizzlies 5000-1
Miami Heat 9-1
Milwaukee Bucks 1000-1
Minnesota T-Wolves 200-1
New Jersey Nets 50-1
New Orleans Hornets 150-1
New York Knicks 150-1
Orlando Magic 75-1
Philadelphia 76ers 1000-1
Phoenix Suns 5-2
Portland TrailBlazers 1000-1
Sacramento Kings 250-1
San Antonio Spurs 9-1
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Toronto Raptors 35-1
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