Here are your top ten 2009 draft picks. You can click on any of the links below to read more about the first five picks. Over, most teams have pretty solid players, despite the lack of hype about any amazing players this year.

Matthew Stafford, Quarterback, Georgia to the Detroit Lions
Jason Smith, Offensive Tackle, Baylor to the St. Louis Rams
Tyson Jackson, Defensive Tackle, LSU to the Kansas City Chiefs
Aaron Curry, Linebacker, Wake Forest to the Seattle Seahawks
Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, USC to the New York Jets
Andre Smith, Offensive Tackle, Alabama to the Cincinnati Bengals
Darrius Heyward-Bey, Wide Receiver, Maryland to the Oakland Raiders
Eugene …read more

Although the 2009 NFL Draft doesn’t begin until Saturday, the Detroit Lions already know who they will be selecting. Matthew Stafford, the quarterback out of Georgia, will be the number one pick of the draft and will receive a contract worth $72 million over six seasons. The two sides agreed to a contract on Friday night.
Out of the $72 million, about $42 million of the money is guaranteed. According to various reports, there is also $6 million in additional incentives over the life of the contract.
The selection of Stafford isn’t a surprise. Following the NFL’s first 0-16 season, the Lions …read more

The 2009 NFL Draft takes place on April 25th and April 26th. Although there is a lot that can change between now and the draft, here’s a look at our 2009 NFL mock draft:
1) Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford, Georgia (Quarterback)
The Lions seem to be eyeing Stafford as their pick. However, they also want to agree to a contract with him before the draft. If that doesn’t happen, Detroit appears likely to move on.
2) St. Louis Rams – Jason Smith, Baylor (Offensive Tackle)
With Orlando Pace leaving the Rams for the Bears, the Rams need a new franchise level tackle. Smith …read more

According to various reports, the NFL has invited a total of ten players to attend the 2009 NFL Draft. Among the players invited is quarterback Matthew Stafford, the player many experts believe will end up being the first overall pick by the Detroit Lions.
The number of players invited is an increase over previous seasons. Typically, the number of players invited is capped at around six. The NFL has decided to change its policy to bring more excitement to the 2009 NFL Draft, which will be held April 25th and April 26th.
Below is the an alphabetical list of players that have …read more

The 49ers have decided that they don’t want to draft quarterback Matthew Stafford because he didn’t want to open up about his parent’s divorce. Stafford was asked about the divorce when talking to the team psychologist.

I have no idea what this would have to do with football. Seriously, do you think other teams are going to use this as some kind of defensive strategy? I can just see it now. Stafford goes back to throw, has a man open, and someone yells, “Your mama is a divorced ‘ho!” and the ball goes completely out of bounds.
Or, …read more