1. I was surprised that LaVar was released only after 1 season, especially so early in this process. But, the Giants just hired a new GM and I think he was making a statement to his players and the rest of the front office that he is serious about his job. I just think there is something more to his injury than we know. I was more surprised by the release of Carlos Emmons more than LaVar though.
2. I think we are coming into an age in the National Football league where there will be 2 types of coaches. Ones with personal decesions, and one that just listens to whatever the GM or the owner says. We saw it in Dallas with Bill Parcells having to answer to Jerry Jones, and we saw it in Miami where Nick Saban left because he didn't have enough control. Thats still why college coaches like Pete Carroll won't jump to the NFL, because he will never have all the power. The front offices are becoming a war zone for power, and it may tear many more teams apart, the Chargers were just the first case of it.
3. At first when I saw Marty was fired, I immediately thought about Wade Phillips hiring him onto his staff in Dallas. But if I was to guess, I think he will sit this season out and play some golf with Bill Cowher in North Carollina. Remember, he is 66, and I don't know if he will ever get another HC job. He should, but you never know.
4. I think both will be outstanding LBs in the NFL. I thought that Poulzany should have came out last year when his stock was higher, but instead he had a kind of disapointing senior year. I think he still is one of the best LBs in this draft, its just the rise of other players like Patrick Willis that has left him out of the conversation. There was a couple of times I thought LaMar Woodley was the best player on the Michigan defense. He will get drafted in the early 2nd round as a LB-DE tweener who is suitable for the 3-4 defense.
5. LSU probably had the best group of WRs in college football last year. Bowe will be a Mid 1st rounder, and Craig Davis may be the most underated WR in this draft. I think both will have great careers at the next level.