2009 NFL Draft Predictions

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We all think that we can play psychic for a day when making predictions for the NFL draft. While the real draft involves a lot of negotiations and trades to find the right player to become the perfect fit for their team, you can also involve yourself with a mock NFL draft, especially if you are involved with Fantasy Football.

If you are not familiar with how the NFL draft works, you need to understand its workings s you can make the predictions and have a little fun..

The first thing is to look at what the basic NFL draft entails:

Teams are grouped into segments from last to first based on their regular season record. No team will move outside of their segment unless they are a winner of a Super Bowl in which time they will have the last selection.
Teams that did not make the playoffs will make a selection before those teams that did, which means, the last place team will have better odds of picking the better players.


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With each round, within each segment, any team that picks first will select last in the next round with each team moving up a spot to make their selection.

These are just the basics to what an NFL draft entails. It soon becomes more complicated and becomes more like a statistical mathematical equation when stats become involved. This includes a tie if two teams have the same record and then a coin toss must be engaged for the team to be chosen, etc. And even if a top player is chosen, there are also the contract negotiations, the details of what the player can offer to the team so a Super Bowl can be won, etc. This decision making process can take quite a while which is why its on for hours on end on TV for one day.

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With the 2009 draft, the team that has had the best chance of getting a good pick has been the Detroit Lions. Why? It's mainly because of their last place record and also other statistics that made them the weakest of any NFL teams. Because of this, they are much more likely to get a pick for the best player so that way they can improve on their own statistics for the new 2009-2010 season. If it just so happens that that player they picked doesn't meet the team's expectations, that top player can be traded to another team who just might need him more.

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But we must not count out the rest of the teams that round out the top 5 for good draft picks. They include St. Louis, Kansas City, Seattle, and Cleveland.

NBA 2010 Free Agency Class Breakdown by position

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For those of you who played NBA Live on your respective gaming system. Remember when you were playing franchise and that season where all the big name players were all free agents and then they all signed to the same team. Then, eventually, that team would be the team that made it to the finals and won everything. Well the 2010 Free Agency Class looks alot like that class. In the year 2010, some of the top notch players in the NBA will be looking for wallet-busting deals and teams are getting for the madness.

 

At every position there are plenty players to choose from, players that will help boost your chances of winning greatly. Now your probably wondering why are all these great players free at the same time? But the players drafted in the 2003 draft, like Chris Bosh, Lebron James and Dwyane Wade are becoming free agents at the same time. This article will breakdown this class and show us the best players at each position.

 

Point Guard

1. Steve Nash- Steve Nash will be 36 when he becomes a free agent. But he is still an effective guard. i honestly don't think that Nash will be re-signing with the Suns.

2. Rajon Rondo- Rajon Rondo is an up and coming point guard. He has already lead a team to the championship and the experience is insurmountable.

3. Derek Fisher- Derek Fisher is a great team leader. He has lead a team to 3 championships. He will probably remain a Laker though.

4. Rafer Alson- Rafer Alston is an experienced veteran player. He has been at the helm of playoff caliber teams. He is a good pick-up for any team.

5. Jordan Farmar- A very good point guard, he lost his starting spot to Derek Fisher. He will be a starter on another team.

 

Shooting Guard

1. Dwyane Wade- Has surged to the NBA's elite, he will be making big money. Rumors say that Dwyane Wade will team up with his good friend, Lebron James. But I don't think that will go through.

2. Brandon Roy- Brandon Roy is the franchise of the Trailblazers, they won't be letting him go anywhere.

3. Joe Johnson- Joe Johnson is a great player and will be a great help to a team trying to get over the hump. He is a dependable and a sure 20-5-5 guy.

4. Ray Allen- Ray Allen is one of the best shooters to ever play the game. He will be a great asset to any team he plays for, but I doubt that he will be living Boston.

5. Michael Redd- Michael Redd is another player, who is a pure scorer but nothing more than that. The Bucks are trying to build around him so he won't be going anywhere.

 

Small Forward

1. Lebron James- Lebron James is the big prize in this free agency. Teams like New York, New Jersey Nets and Detroit Piston have began to clear cap space in order to sign him and another marquee player. He will have alot of money in his pocket.

2. Paul Pierce- Paul "The Truth" Pierce will be a Celtic when the 2010 season starts. I don't think any team will be able to pry him away.

3. Tracy McGrady- Now some of you may be wondering why I have Paul Pierce over Tracy McGrady. Well, Pierce has a championship and has done a better job at staying healthy. McGrady is still a great scorer and will probably not be a Rocket at the end of the day.

4. Richard Jefferson- Richard Jefferson is another great player who will probably be on the move.

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He is a scoring machine and a pretty good rebounder. He would be a nice 2nd option to superstar like Lebron or D-Wade.

5. Josh Howard- Josh Howard has been living in the shadow of Dirk Nowitzki. In the 2010 free agency class, he will probably leave the Mavericks and help another team.

 

Power Forward

1. Chris Bosh- Chris Bosh is one of the best unknown players. He is not recognized mainly because he plays outside the U.S. he will sign with an American team and become as big as his fellow draft classmates; Lebron, D-Wade and Carmelo.

2. Dirk Nowitzki- Dirk Nowitzki is another one of those players that is on the other side of the hill. Nowitzki will not be leaving Mavericks though. As long as they make a move to bring someone in to help him.

3. Amare Stoudemire- Amare Stoudemire could of been on the top of this list. But his inconsistency makes him a liability. So he is not that hot of a commodity anymore.

4. Lamarcus Aldridge- Lamarcus Aldridge has continued to improve for the Trailblazers and formed a good little-man/big-man with Brandon Roy. The Trailblazers will probably keep them together.

5. Udonis Haslem- Don't be surprised that Udonis Haslem is upon this list. No experience can compare to championship experiece. Haslem has that and a nice jumper.

 

Center

1. Yao Ming- Yao Ming will also be a free agent. The big guy will probably not from Houston unless there is a better deal in a bigger city. I highly doubt it though.

2. Shaquille O'neal- The Diesel will also be a key free agent. If he teams up with any of the big players like Dwyane Wade(again) or Lebron James. They can become a force to be reckoned with.

3. Marcus Camby- Everybody know that to win a championship you need a big man. Marcus Camby is a great pick up for any team. He is great defender and rebounder.

4. Tyson Chandler- Tyson Chandler has alot to prove before he can receive a big contract. Chandler is not that big of a presence on the offensive side of the court but can rebound and defend. He'll probably stay in New Orleans because Chris Paul makes him look good.

5. Brad Miller- Brad Miller has a rare combo of rebounding and passing. He can be a great asset to any team he plays for.

As you can see the 2010 free agent class is loaded with great players who can alter the NBA drastically. It will be fun to watch!

NCAA Basketball Contenders with the Most to Prove

The NCAA Tournament will have several of the usual suspects there, trying to get March glory. Some of them have already had their success in past years, with little else to prove. But several other NCAA Tournament teams, and national championship contenders, have a lot to prove. They have some painful March history that they have to overcome, or are just struggling to take that next step to greater heights. Here are the NCAA Tournament teams that have the most to prove in March Madness this year, to make up for mistakes of the past.

 

UCLA Bruins

The Bruins have gotten to the final weekend three straight years, falling short each time. The UCLA senior class is going back to the tournament once again, with one last chance to finally get into immortality. However, the chances of doing that are a long shot.




UCLA and most of the Pac-10 are down this season, with the Bruins not on many people's national championship list, unlike the last three years. But perhaps now that few people expect the Bruins to go far, they might have better luck. Could the end be any more painful than the last three years was?

 

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Once upon a time, Gonzaga was the Cinderella to end all Cinderellas. Year after year, they got far into the NCAA Tournament against all odds. At least that's how it was when Gonzaga first began their rise to power. But in the last several years, Gonzaga has consistently fell apart when they were a high seed in the tournament. The closest Gonzaga came to matching their old standards was their Sweet 16 collapse against UCLA a few years back. With Gonzaga a top 15 teams again this year, the Bulldogs will again have high hopes to finally get to Elite 8/Final 4 territory. But maybe Gonzaga can only get that far as a double digit seed.

 

Duke Blue Devils

Since when did Duke have a problem in the NCAA Tournament? Since the last several years, apparently. Ever since winning it all in 2001, Duke has flamed out with upset losses in the tournament, except for their Final Four year in 2004. Other than that, Duke has been met with upset defeats in the first round, second round and Sweet 16. The Blue Devils start fast every year and then fall apart, until it doesn't become so shocking for them to lose early in the NCAA's. Will this year be any different at Duke?

 

North Carolina Tar Heels

The Tar Heels have hardly gone without success in the NCAA Tournament, having reached the Final Four last year.

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But the North Carolina senior class, led by Tyler Hansborough, was so hyped up and acclaimed, that they should have won two national championships already. Instead, North Carolina collapsed in the 2007 Elite Eight, and were blitzed by Kansas in last year's Final Four. This is the last chance for many Tar Heels to claim a national championship that they should have had by now. Once again, North Carolina will be favored to get it. But that favored status has not worked well for the Tar Heels before.

 

Pittsburgh Panthers

The Pitt Panthers may very well be labeled the number 1 seed of the entire NCAA Tournament when it begins. But this is a lot of pressure to put on Pittsburgh, when the Panthers haven't even gotten over the Sweet 16 hump. Since becoming a traditional Big East power to start the decade, Pittsburgh has only gotten as far as the Sweet 16 on four occasions. For all of the winning done by the Panthers, they have never gotten close to getting over the hump to elite status. This year is probably their best chance by far to do it. Is this finally the year that the Panthers become a national power? Or will Pitt again fail to take that step?

Top 5 Wide Receivers in the NFL for 2009

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Thanks to all of the recent discussion about Terrell Owens, new life has been brought to the debate, which is the best wide receiver in the NFL. Even though there are countless potential candidates, there are only a few who have the capability to make the big catch when the team needs aTop Five Wide Receivers in the NFL in 2009 momentum change. Here are the five best wide receivers in the NFL

# 5 - Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions)

One of the best kept secrets in the NFL is wide receiver, Calvin Johnson, is hidden away in the roster of the first team ever to experience a 0-16 season. During the 2008 NFL, Calvin Johnson had 78 catches for 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns for a team that had 5 different quarterbacks at the helm. It may have taken then 4 tries, but it appears the Lions finally selected a premier wide receiver that can not only stretch the field but is not afraid to catch the ball over the middle of the field. If you ask any Lions fans for the lone bright spot on a rather dismal season, without a doubt they will cite the work of Johnson.

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In 2009, Johnson will be entering his third year in the league, so we should expect to see an increase in his numbers across the board. The future does look bright for Johnson, especially if the Lions are able to turn things around and actually find a capable quarterback to throw him the ball. When that eventually happens, expect Johnson to climbs the ranks and take over the top spot for best wide receiver in the NFL.

# 4 - Terrell Owens (Buffalo Bills)

Despite what you may think of his antics off the field, Owens remains one of the top receivers at his position. If you were to look at just Owens numbers during 2008, he had 69 receptions for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns. Despite having his least productive year with the Cowboys, Owens was still on par with most number one receivers in the NFL. Now Owens will have the chance to show whether the reduction was from the affects of aging or those who are left in Dallas.




It will be interesting to see how things pan out for Terrell Owens who signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. Terrell Owens has shown flashes of brilliance, especially when during the first season with a new team. If he is able to carry the Bills into the playoffs, Owens canTop Five Wide Receivers in the NFL in 2009 expect to have a good deal of suitors this time next year.

# 3 - Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos)

Whoever starts the 2009 season at quarterback for Denver, he will relish the chance to throw to one of the best wide receivers in the game, Brandon Marshall. Marshall started the 2008 season off with a bang when he recorded 18 receptions for 166 yards in the Broncos' controversial win over the San Diego Chargers.

By the time the season was over, Marshall had 104 receptions for 1,265 yards and 6 touchdowns. Of the 8 games the Broncos lost in 2008, Marshall had 6 catches or less during 6 of those contests. Brandon Marshall really excels for the Broncos were in the red zone of their opposition, where he caught 5 of his 6 touchdowns. Since Marshall is 24 years old and entering his 4th season in the NFL, opposing defenses will have to continue to game plan for this wide receiver for years to come.

# 1a - Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals)

Before the end of the regular season in 2008, Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, was already on his way to having another monstrous season. Fitzgerald managed to have 96 receptions for 1,431 yards while scoring 12 touchdowns. But the real magic came for Fitzgerald when the Cardinals started their improbable run to the Super Bowl.

During the post season, Larry Fitzgerald hauled in 30 receptions for 546 yards with 7 touchdowns. He had a touchdown reception in every game and seemingly caught every ball thrown his way. The only knock against Fitzgerald is that he does have a Pro Bowl quarterback, Kurt Warner tossing him the ball, along with playing opposite Anquan Boldin. Fitzgerald may find himself at the top of the list in 2009 if the Cardinals are not able to retain Boldin and he is able to improve on his already Pro Bowl numbers.

# 1 - Andre Johnson (Houston Texans)

What I am sure is somewhat of a surprise to some people, Andre Johnson earned the top spot for best wide receiver in the NFL because of the season he had in 2008. When the season was done, Johnson had career highs with 115 receptions for 1,575 yards and 8 touchdowns. What makes his yardage total even more impressive is that he had 5 games where he did not break 60 yards.

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Then there is the tandem of quarterbacks Johnson had to deal with to accomplish these career numbers. Oh yes, the second leading receiver on the team was the Texans tight end, Owens. Based on this, Johnson gets a slight nod over Fitzgerald as the best wide receiver in theTop Five Wide Receivers in the NFL in 2009 game. One thing is sure for, NFL fans will have the chance to enjoy these two wide receiver battle it out for the top position for some time.