Well Well Well...

I suppose now that a few people have chimed back in it's time for me to throw out some words. I'll start with the sports in playoff mode and work from there. I still hate you all.

NBA Playoffs - Let's just say that if the Cavs and Lakers don't meet in the Finals then one of them had a HUGE choke job. That would be laughable. I feel the one and only shot at the upset in the East is Orlando, but after watching them piss away Game 1 I'm not sure they can do it. As for the West, there is much better talent top to bottom, but without Manu the Spurs just don't have what it takes. I really felt like Portland was the team to give L.A. a run, but they are still a bit young, but in a year or two will be outstanding. The Bulls/Celts series will end up being phenomenal and I can pretty much say I don't care about too many of the rest at this point. Keep an eye on your Indiana Pacers next year. I think we'll add a player or two this off-season and sneak into the 6 or 7 seed next year. We are still 2-3 years away from competing with the best, but it should at least be fun.

NHL Playoffs - The NHL Playoffs are always a joy to watch. I don't really have a true rooting interest but just like to watch the level of play escalate to crazy levels come playoff time. I'm hoping the Jackets can make it competitive, but they got a lousy draw in Detroit. If only they could have secured 1 more point at the end of the season. However, it would be great if they could finally stake some claim to the Columbus Sports Community and take a little shine away from OSU football. I think they'll take 1 at home, but they really need to take both and show they belong now that they've finally got there. Nonetheless, I'll be at Game 4 in my St. Gary-Airy jersey getting drunk.

MLB - I never take much stock into the very beginning of a long ass baseball season, but the Tribe's rotation is garbage and their bullpen should be much better than it has shown. Their offense will put up some crazy numbers, but without average and consistent pitching I'm afraid it could be another disappointing and underachieving season. It does look like Hafner is getting back to his former self though, which is fantastic. Other than that I'd like to see the Pirates finally be competitive and the Yanks and Sox eat ass as always. Oh, and the Royals will not stay at the top of the division with that heinous offense.

NFL Draft - This is obviously my favorite thing to write about and this year could be pretty interesting with the already executed and potential trades still out there. The Browns absolutely should trade Braylon because he's going to leave at the end of the year and they'll get NOTHING in return. Get another 1st rounder and grab Crabtree at #5 and a LB with the other pick. I can see trading Quinn or Anderson because the new regime doesn't care about either as they aren't their guys. Of course, I believe the hiring of Mangini was absolute garbage and will just be another mistake in the long line of blunders since the teams return. The Bengals will be crappy yet again. Not really much to say here. I'm not buying the "suprise team" label. Of course, when you've only had 1 winning season in the past 16 or so, it's not that hard of a prediction. The Steelers need to add depth/competition along both lines and acquire a CB, but other than that should be looking at a great Regular Season. Their schedule is garbage and seriously should give them 9 or 10 automatic wins. If they split the rest they are looking at a minimum 12-win regular season. Of course, last time they won the SB they threw in the towel and coasted to 8-8. I'm willing to bet Tomlin doesn't allow that. Oh, and I hate the Ravens, Pats, Colts, Cowboys, and Jay Cutler, that whiny little bitch who's accomplished nothing.

As for the draft itself. I don't like any QBs and would not touch Stafford or Sanchez early, and wouldn't take Sanchez at all to be honest. Aaron Curry is a freak and the best player along with Crabtree. Overall, I think you'll see a ton of value after the 1st Round as this is a weaker class than recent past. It will also be interesting to see how teams draft now that so many are trying to make the switch to a 3-4 D, which is not an easy thing to accomplish. At any rate, I'll be getting drunk and enjoying the first couple rounds.

Peace Bitches