32 Team challenge

[SuperMcGee]

K - Mason Crosby - GB
P - Josh Bidwell - TB
KR - Terrence McGee - BUF
PR - Reggie Bush - NO
LS - Ehren Albright - WAS
OC - Chan Gailey - KAN
DC - Jim Johnson - PHI
HC - John Fox - CAR
GM - Bill Parcells - MIA
Owner - Wayne Weaver - JAC

Not perfect, but not too bad.

McGee was a consistently great return man, and he'd still be damn good, but right now it is all McKelvin, and rightfully so.

I'm not surprised to see every Buffalo pick so far has been on special teams. At least it's at a variety of positions. Arming Bobby April with that kind of talent is just not fair.

[tjsunstein]

Not all too sure why a couple of you have chosen Bob Bratkowski. Mike Zimmer (DC) is the better of our coordinators. Bratkowski did his job fine for a number of years, capitalizing with pro bowl talent, but he really is not all too smart, strategic, and his playbook isn't elite. The offense suffered a year ago because Bratkowski's playbook relied on a pro bowl QB and a tremendous line.

It's more strategic for the way we're doing this. It's tough to put a Brown anywhere else on the roster considering the infinite possibilities so once you start running out of teams, Bratkowski turns into a not so bad option considering the talent you have on these teams.

[UKfan]

McGee was a consistently great return man, and he'd still be damn good, but right now it is all McKelvin, and rightfully so.

I'm not surprised to see every Buffalo pick so far has been on special teams. At least it's at a variety of positions. Arming Bobby April with that kind of talent is just not fair.

You're right, how did I forget!

[DaSuperfan]

Long Snapper: Brad Mannely (Chicago Bears)

Did Patrick Mannely and Brad Maynard have a child?;)

[YAYareaRB]

QB Drew Brees (New Orleans)

RB Stephen Jackson (St. Louis)

TE Tony Gonzales (Atlanta)

WR Andre Johnson (Houston)

WR Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona)

WR Calvin Johnson (Detroit)

LT Joe Thomas (Cleveland)

LG Vince Manuwai (Jacksonville)

C Nick Mangold (New York Jets)

RG Davin Joseph (Tampa Bay)

RT Jason Peters (Philly)



DE Haloti Ngata (Baltimore)

NT Pat Williams (Minnesota)

DE Richard Seymour (New England)

OLB Shawne Merriman (San Diego)

ILB Patrick Willis (San Francisco)

ILB DJ Williams (Denver)

OLB Demarcus Ware (Dallas)

CB Namdi Asamougah (Oakland)

FS Kenny Phillips (New York Giants)

SS LaRon Landry (Washington)

CB Courtland Finnegan (Tennessee)


K Adam Vinatieri (Indy)

P Jason Baker (Carolina)

KR Devin Hester (Chicago)

PR Devon Bess (Miami)

LS Brett Goode (Green Bay)



OC Tony Sparano (Miami)

DC Dick Jauron (Buffalo)

HC Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh)

GM Scott Pioli (Kansas City)

OWNER Paul Allen (Seattle)

[Chucky]

good idea.

QB- Peyton Manning (Colts)
RB- Maurice Drew-Jones (Jaguars)
TE- John Carlson (Seahawks)
WR- Calvin Johnson (Lions)
WR- Andre Johnson (Texans)
WR- Jordyz Nelson (Packers)
OT- Jared Gaither (Ravens)
OG- Shawn Andrews (Eagles)
C- Nick Mangold (Jets)
OG- Chris Snee (Giants)
OT- Ryan Clady (Broncos)

DE- John Abraham (Falcons)
DT- Albert Haynesworth (Redskins)
DT- Glen Dorsey (Chiefs)
DE- Jared Allen (Vikings)
OLB- Keith Bullock (Titans)
MLB- Jonathon Vilma (Saints)
OLB- Keith Rivers (Bengals)
CB- Nnamdi Asomugha (Raiders)
S- Troy Polamalu (Steelers)
S- Brandon Meriweather (Patriots)
CB- Terrance Newman (Cowboys)

K-Nate Kaeding (Chargers)
P- Brian Moorman (Bills)
KR- Devin Hester (Bears)
PR- Dexter Jackson (Buccaneers)
LS- Ryan Pontbriand (Browns)
OC- Russ Grimm (Cardinals)
DC- Ken Flajole (Rams)
HC- Mike Singletary (49ers)
GM- Bill Parcells (Dolphins)
Owner- Jerry Richardson (Panthers)

My team is kinda absurd. Singletary wants smashmouth football, but we've got Peyton...

Dexter Jackson is full of fail.... I think you meant Clifton Smith

[rockio42]

Psh. Our society places more emphasis on the latest hip-hop album than they do on how to spell difficult words like "capillary" and "cystic fibrosis". Kids these days can't even spell "uniform" or "assault". Just basic vocabulary, man, and people wonder how come we lag behind countries like China and Japan when it comes to math and science. We haven't even mastered our native language much less how to find the hypotenuse of a triangle.

I am very proud of my extensive vocabulary, but my spelling is sub-par...I used the word atrocity and my friend didn't know what I meant, also no one I know knows what erroneous means...

[TitanHope]

I tried to be different.

Owner: Dan Rooney (Pittsburgh Steelers)
General Manager: Bill Polian (Indianapolis Colts)
Head Coach: Andy Reid (Philadelphia Eagles)
Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski (Cincinnati Bengals)
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Schwartz (Tennessee Titans)

Schwartz is now the HC of the Lions. Chuck Cecil is Tennessee's DC. Or am I missing a loop hole?

[BmoreBlackByrdz]

QB - Tom Brady - NE
HB - Matt Forte - CHI
TE - Antonio Gates - SD
WR - Larry Fitzgerald - ARI
WR - Andre Johnson - HOU
SLOT WR - Chad Ochocinco
LT - Ryan Clady - DEN
LG - Steve Hutchinson - MIN
C - Jason Brown - STL
RG - Chris Snee - NYG
RT - Brandon Albert - KC

Defense 3-4

DE - Aaron Smith - PIT
NT - Albert Haynesworth - WAS
DE - Haloti Ngata - BAL
OLB - Demarcus Ware - DAL
ILB - Patrick Willis - SF
ILB - Jon Beason - CAR
OLB - Joey Porter - MIA
CB - Nnamdi Asomugha - OAK
CB - Darrell Revis - NYJ
FS - Michael Griffin - TEN
SS - Bob Sanders - IND

K - Mason Crosby - GB
P - Brian Moorman - BUF
KR/PR - Joshua Cribbbs - CLE
LS - Jeff Robinson - SEA
OC - Pete Carmichael Jr - NO
DC - Ron Rivera
HC - Jack Del Rio - JAC
GM - Thomas Dimitroff - MIA
Owner - Wayne Weaver - JAC

Pass happy offense with a smash mouth defense.

[Dam8610]

QB Matt Ryan (Falcons)
RB Adrian Peterson (Vikings)
WR Calvin Johnson (Lions)
WR Andre Johnson (Texans)
WR Steve Smith (Panthers)
TE Greg Olsen (Bears)
LT Joe Thomas (Browns)
LG Davin Joseph (Bucs)
C Nick Hardwick (Chargers)
RG Vince Manuwai (Jaguars)
RT Jake Long (Dolphins)

This is an extremely young yet (mostly) proven offense which should be around for a while and improve over time. It should be one of the most balanced units in the league with the best RB in the league running the football and some of the best targets in the league catching the ball from arguably the youngest franchise QB in the NFL, who should only continue to improve with all the talent around him on this offense. I think this would be quite a fun unit to watch.

RE Haloti Ngata (Ravens)
NT B.J. Raji (Packers)
LE Tyson Jackson (Chiefs)
SOLB Mathias Kiwanuka (Giants)
SILB David Harris (Jets)
WILB Patrick Willis (49ers)
WOLB DeMarcus Ware (Cowboys)
CB Nnamdi Asomugha (Raiders)
FS OJ Atogwe (Rams)
SS Adrian Wilson (Cardinals)
CB Marcus Trufant (Seahawks)

I went with a 3-4 since no one else was doing it, also because of who I'm picking as my head coach. Youth and versatility are large themes here, with Ngata and Raji both being capable of getting after the QB as well as being walls against the run, Ware and Kiwi being a pretty scary pass rushing combo for just about any QB, Willis being the leader/Mr. Everything and Harris the run thumper in the middle. In the secondary, Adrian Wilson would likely play a role similar to that of Troy Polamalu, Asomugha would shut out just about any team's #1 WR, Trufant would hold his own against #2 WRs, and Atogwe would be an excellent last line of defense.

K Shayne Graham (Bengals)
P Brian Moorman (Bills)
KR Chris Johnson (Titans)
PR Reggie Bush (Saints)
LS Ethan Albright (Redskins)

Lots of athleticism and ability on special teams. Moorman is probably the most athletic punter in the league, and would probably get the team a first down or two on punt fakes, Chris Johnson would not only be an excellent KR with his blazing speed, but would also team with AD to form the most electrifying backfield tandem the NFL has ever seen, and Reggie Bush adds to that dynamic as not only one of the best PRs in the league, but also as a RB/WR weapon that would give the offense much more flexibility. Add in one of the best kickers in the league and the ever infamous Red Beard (you mess with Ethan Albright, you call down the thunder :D), and you've got a pretty solid ST unit.

OC Josh McDaniels (Broncos)
DC Jim Johnson (Eagles)
HC Bill Belichick (Patriots)
GM Bill Polian (Colts)
Owner Dan Rooney (Steelers)

I wanted an owner who I knew would do things the right way, and considering who my head coach is, would make sure things are done the right way, and when you think football owners, one of the first 2 or 3 names that comes to mind will be Rooney, they definitely know how to run an organization and do it the right way. Next, I wanted a great drafter, so I picked the best drafter in the NFL today in Bill Polian, who rarely if ever misses on a first round selection, frequently find late round and UDFA gems, and also happens to be a guru of offensive talent evaluation. To counterbalance the offensive bias of my GM, I pick Bill Belichick as my head coach, who is arguably the best defensive talent evaluator in the league, and has the added bonuses of a proven track record of putting together great defenses and developing young QBs with his offensive system by building their confidence up then giving them more and more responsibility. To run that system, I bring in Josh McDaniels as my OC, who has a proven track record of making Belichick's offensive system work and helping to develop young QBs. Finally, I add Jim Johnson as my DC simply because I think putting the minds of Bill Belichick and Jim Johnson together might possibly create the best defensive scheme we've ever seen, it would certainly be interesting to see what those two could come up with, and fun to watch.

EDIT: For fun and to fill out a roster, I decided to make a backup team following these rules: 1) Any player that started the 2008 season as the starter on his team's depth chart can't be picked 2) Any player that started 8+ games during the 2008 season can't be picked 3) Any player from the 2009 draft class can't be picked 4) One player from each of the 32 teams must be selected. If you'd like to do the same, feel free.

QB Brady Quinn (Browns)
QB Chad Henne (Dolphins)
RB Darren McFadden (Raiders)
RB Jonathan Stewart (Panthers)
WR Jordy Nelson (Packers)
WR Robert Meachem (Saints)
WR Harry Douglas (Falcons)
TE Tony Scheffler (Broncos)
TE Brad Cottam (Chiefs)
TE Fred Davis (Redskins)
OT Chris Williams (Bears)
OT Marshall Yanda (Ravens)
OG Roy Schuening (Rams)
OG Jeremy Zuttah (Buccaneers)
OC Steve Justice (Colts)

DE Trevor Laws (Eagles)
DE Jason Jones (Titans)
DE Kentwan Balmer (49ers)
DE Letroy Guion (Vikings)
DT Gabe Watson (Cardinals)
DT Red Bryant (Seahawks)
LB Quentin Groves (Jaguars)
LB Lawrence Timmons (Steelers)
LB Gary Guyton (Patriots)
LB Anthony Spencer (Cowboys)
LB Cliff Avril (Lions)
LB Vernon Gholston (Jets)
CB Leodis McKelvin (Bills)
CB Fred Bennett (Texans)
CB Antoine Cason (Chargers)
S Corey Lynch (Bengals)
S Kenny Phillips (Giants)

[BlindSite]

QB - Drew Brees - NO
TE - Kellen Winslow - TB
RB - Michael Turner - ATL
WR - Randy Moss - NE
WR - Larry Fitzgerald - ARI
OT - Jordan Gross - CAR
OG - Hutchinson - MIN
C - Kevin Mawae - NYJ
OG - Chris Snee - NYG
OT - Michael Roos - Tenn (I know he's a LT, but you can sue me)

DE- Terrell Suggs - BAL
DT- Albert Haynesworth (WAS)
DT- Glen Dorsey (KC)
DE- Mario Williams - HOU
OLB- AJ Hawk - GB
MLB- Lofa Tatupu - SEA
OLB- Keith Rivers - CIN
CB- Nnamdi Asomugha -OAK
S- Troy Polamalu - PIT
S- Eric Weddle - SD
CB- Terrance Newman - DAL

[Dam8610]

QB - Drew Brees - NO
TE - Kellen Winslow - TB
RB - Michael Turner - ATL
WR - Randy Moss - NE
WR - Larry Fitzgerald - ARI
OT - Jordan Gross - CAR
OG - Hutchinson - MIN
C - Kevin Mawae - NYJ
OG - Chris Snee - NYG
OT - Michael Roos - Tenn (I know he's a LT, but you can sue me)

DE- Terrell Suggs - BAL
DT- Albert Haynesworth (WAS)
DT- Glen Dorsey (KC)
DE- Mario Williams - HOU
OLB- AJ Hawk - GB
MLB- Lofa Tatupu - SEA
OLB- Keith Rivers - CIN
CB- Nnamdi Asomugha -OAK
S- Troy Polamalu - PIT
S- Eric Weddle - SD
CB- Terrance Newman - DAL

You have no FO or STs.

[TitleTown088]

RE Haloti Ngata (Ravens)
NT B.J. Raji (Packers)

Interesting enough Raji has been playing DE exclusively at the OTAs. I'm sure he'll get plenty of reps at NT, but its obvious the coaching staff likes him at DE.

[Caddy]

good idea.

QB- Peyton Manning (Colts)
RB- Maurice Drew-Jones (Jaguars)
TE- John Carlson (Seahawks)
WR- Calvin Johnson (Lions)
WR- Andre Johnson (Texans)
WR- Jordyz Nelson (Packers)
OT- Jared Gaither (Ravens)
OG- Shawn Andrews (Eagles)
C- Nick Mangold (Jets)
OG- Chris Snee (Giants)
OT- Ryan Clady (Broncos)

DE- John Abraham (Falcons)
DT- Albert Haynesworth (Redskins)
DT- Glen Dorsey (Chiefs)
DE- Jared Allen (Vikings)
OLB- Keith Bullock (Titans)
MLB- Jonathon Vilma (Saints)
OLB- Keith Rivers (Bengals)
CB- Nnamdi Asomugha (Raiders)
S- Troy Polamalu (Steelers)
S- Brandon Meriweather (Patriots)
CB- Terrance Newman (Cowboys)

K-Nate Kaeding (Chargers)
P- Brian Moorman (Bills)
KR- Devin Hester (Bears)
PR- Dexter Jackson (Buccaneers)
LS- Ryan Pontbriand (Browns)
OC- Russ Grimm (Cardinals)
DC- Ken Flajole (Rams)
HC- Mike Singletary (49ers)
GM- Bill Parcells (Dolphins)
Owner- Jerry Richardson (Panthers)

My team is kinda absurd. Singletary wants smashmouth football, but we've got Peyton...

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Dexter Jackson is teh suck at returning all forms of the football. he lost that job very early in the season.

[TimD]

lol i put the team together quick. the bucs and rams were 2 teams i forgot about. i just picked the first return worthy guy that came to mind. to be honest i didnt watch a lot of bucs games.