2011 Big Bad NFL Mock Draft

If you listen to the Sports Daddys podcast on BigBadSportsDaddy.com you have already heard my bold guarantee. Yes I will out pick SI.com’s Peter King in this year’s 2011 draft! If you are not familiar with Peter King he is Sports Illustrated's NFL insider. I took the time to read his 2011 NFL Mock Draft while doing my research over Easter weekend. What did I find out? The guy has lost it! Hey went all mad scientist Doc Brown style on us this year. So I will once again (this time in blog form) guarantee I will out pick P.King. Why? Because I can! I am gambling man so if you would like to wager Petey holler! You can catch me on twitter @bigbadlarry.



Thank you for taking time out to read our first ever Big Bad Mock Draft! And Away we go!



1. Carolina Panthers- Nick Fairley-DT- Aburn
The Panthers aren’t ready to give up on Jimmy Clausen just yet. If he is not their future QB Andrew Luck will be here next year. Ron Rivera is a Defense guy and wants to build up that Panthers D with a legit pass rush. It’s not the sexy pick but Fairley is their man
2. Denver Broncos- Marcell Dareus-DT-Alabama
New Coach,New 4-3 System and big run stopper. John Fox another Defense minded coach will select an anchor for that Denver Defense for the next few years.
3.Buffalo Bills- A.J. Green-WR-Georgia
Buffalo needs lots of help. A.J. Green could be a key piece in their O moving forward.
4. Cincinnati Bengals- Von Miller-LB-Texas A&M
Cincinnati feels Carson Palmer will be back. If not they will address the need in Free Agency and hold back and wait for a QB next year. The Jungle Cats were 27th in sacks last year. Miller comes in a gives them a legit pass rusher around the outside.
5. Arizona Cardinals- Patrick Peterson-CB-LSU
At 5 the Cards will be ecstatic to get the most talented player in the draft. Even though the popular opinion and common sense would tell you AZ needs a QB. Expect them to continuing developing young Max Hall and bring in an older mentor type via Free Agency. It’s hard to draft another franchise QB when Nightmares of drafting Matt Leinart still dance in your head

6. Cleveland Browns- Juilo Jones-WR-Alabama
My name is Cleveland Brown and proud to say, Colt will have a big Wide Receiver on draft day. (Fox Animation Domination fans will get that)
7. San Francisco 49ers- Blaine Gabbert-QB-Missiouri
Finally the 1st QB of 2011 is off the big board. Jim Harbaugh will want to develop his guy at QB and not give Alex Smith his 999th chance. Gabbert is smart and has big arm. You would never know this though watching him play at Mizzo though
8. Tennessee Titans-Cam Newton-QB-Auburn
Well it didn’t take long for the 2nd QB to come off the board either. I know Bud Adams loves this guy and would love to have be the signal caller of the future.
9. Dallas Cowboys- Prince Amukamara-CB-Nebrska
A lot of draft guys have the Cowboys going O Line here. Not going to happen. That’s not sexy enough for Jerry! Jerry has never drafted a O Line man in round 1 and he won’t start now. Look for Dallas to take the Prince
10.Washington Redskins-Jake Locker-QB Washington
Washington needs a new QB man and Jake Locker seems to fit the bill. You know little Danny Snyder likes those big name bust almost as much as Jerry Jones.
11. Houston Texans-Da’Quan Bowers-DE-Clemonson
The Texans D was pathetic last year. Especially their secondary. However with the best two corners off the board and no saftey worth taking at 11 look for Houston to shore up the front line. A few weeks ago Da’Quan was the projected #1 pick but a minor knee injury dropped him like he was hot. Houston gambles and picks up a CB in the 2nd or 3rd
12. Minnesota Vikings- Akeem Ayers-LB-UCLA
Yes it is a little high for Ayers but the Vikings need an Outside Linebacker more then anything else. Their 3rd down Defense was worst then their QB play. That says a lot
13. Detroit Lions- Mike Pouncey-G-Florida
With key young triplets in place the lions need some protectors. Look for them to pounce on Pouncey (Rock Me)

14. ST Louis Rams- Mark Ingram-RB Alabama
The Rams have a nice young team but Steven Jackson is always an injury list. Look for them to go RB here to help share his load
15. Miami Dolphins- Mike Leshoure-RB-Illinois
Ronnie Brown is a Free Agent and Ricky Williams is 80 years old. They will be besides them self for missing out on Ingram but will reach here on Leshoure
16.Jacksonville Jaguars- Robert Quinn-DE-North Carolina
The Jags have to improve their pass rush and Quinn is a steal. If he wasn’t suspended last year he would be a top 5 pick. Great value and the Jags fill a need. This pick makes way to much sense
17. New England Patriots- J.J. Watt-DE-Wisconsin
NE pass Defense was 30th in the NFL last year. That won’t cut it. J.J. is the get your lunch pale/ hard working guy that will fight right in there in Bradyland
18. San Diego Super Chargeres- Jonathan Baldwin-WR-Pittsburgh
Another weapon for Rivers? Why not? That offense could be electrifying.
19. New York Giants- Anthony Castonzo-T-Boston College
New York has to get younger on the O-Line. Tom Coughlin has lots of ties to BC. Case and Point
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Aldon Smith- DE-Missouri
Inconsistent pass rush & Couldn't stop the run describes TB’s D last year. I also have it on good authority the Bucs personal department loves this kid. Smith comes in and is an impact player right away.
21. Kansas City Chiefs- Aaron Williams-CB Texas
If KC wants to think about stopping the Chargers they have to get some Corner Help. It’s either Aaron Williams or Jimmy Smith and Williams doesn’t have the “off the field issues” Smith does


22. Indianapolis Colts- DeAndre McDaniel- Safety- Clemonson
I sound like a broken record but here is another team with a bad secondary. There one all pro safety can’t stay healthy. Colts look to add a big playmaker to roam Centerfield
23. Philly Eagles- Gabe Carimi- T- Wisconsin
The Eagles gave up 49 sacks last year and Michael Vick was their QB. That line is bad. Carimi for the save
24. New Orleans Saints-Cameron Heyward-DE-Ohio State
Who Dat? Ironhead JR that’s who! This would be really cool if it happens. Heyward going to the Saints where his daddy made a name for himself. The Saints also need to improve their pass rush.
25. Seattle Seahawks-Tyron Smith-T-USC
They must go O-Line here. Look for Pete McDbag to snag his former Trojan recruit. The only problem is Smith may have to take a pay cut to play in the Pacific Northwest.
26. Baltimore Ravens- Derek Sherrod-T- Mississippi State
Big guard to protect Flacco and open holes for Rice.
27. Atlanta Falcons- Kyle Rudolph-TE-Notre Dame
Tony G’s big replacement!
28. New England Patriots- Justin Houston-LB-Georgia
Pats should add another dangerous pass rusher here.
29. Chicago Bears- Nate Solder-T-Colorado
The Bears gave up more sacks then any team since ‘06. Solder comes in to Buff up their line up(Rock me x2)
30. New York Jets-Torrey Smith-WR-Maryland
All of the Jets Wide Outs are Free Agents except Jerricho Cotchery. Look for them to get younger at the position and add depth via the draft
31. Pittsburgh Steelers- Jimmy Smith-CB-Colorado
He has the size and the speed to be a NFL Shut down corner. The problem is he failed 4 drug test and had some run ins with the law at Colorado. The Steelers are no strangers to handling problem children. Smith to the Steel City.
32. Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers-Phil Taylor-DT-Baylor
From Waco,Texas Green to Green Bay Wisconsin. The Packers need someone to plug the middle and stop the run. Taylor is that guy.

Can't We All just get Along?

I have just one question to ask you…and that is ‘Can’t we all just get along’? What is going on around here with all this arguing and bickering? I mean come on…this is ridiculous! Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg, Dez Bryant and North Park Security, Larry Stanley and Andrea at the Italian Café, and most importantly the NFL Owners and their Players!
It is spring and I should be writing about your American League Champions Texas Rangers, but I am not. The thought of a fall season without the NFL frightens me way too much to focus on baseball! Hey Mayans…how is it possible that you can predict the end of the world in 2012, but not this NFL work stoppage? Advanced Civilization my (explicative)!
Has this possibility actually sunk in with anyone yet? Think about it for a minute…fall with no NFL! That means no fantasy football! So what now? Are we supposed to play fantasy football with the UFL Players? Ha…good luck with that! The words “I will take J. P Losman with my first round pick” should never come out of anyone’s pie hole as far as I’m concerned.
Did you know that without the NFL we are heading for a repeat of the great depression in the here and now? True story! I mean really think hard about no football…that means less pizza and wing deliveries. Less pizza and wing deliveries means some pizza places will have close down. This will start a chain reaction that could ruin the American economy for eternity. Do you get the picture now?
This entire mess could easily be avoided if the players and owners would read the following statement very carefully:

Dear NFL Players,
You are acting like spoiled brats! Quit being greedy little s-o-b’s. You are getting paid millions of dollars to play a game. If you really think you are being treated unfairly, go get a real job! Let me know how that works out for you. This may bruise your ego just a bit, but you are totally replaceable. Do you feel that? Did it hurt? That’s pride messing with you! Just shut up and play!

Dear NFL Owners,
You do understand that if these guys don’t play you get $0 right? Nothing, Zero, Nada! Figure it out! Those mortgage payments are still going to have to be paid somehow on those big beautiful stadiums…even if they are empty. What’s worst? Is it giving up a little extra to the guys who make your product, or getting $0? Yeah, that’s what I thought! So let’s get this deal done and over with!

Next month, I really hope I can just lay back and relax knowing that there is a new CBA worked out between the owners and their players. Then maybe next time I could write about your Texas Rangers! But, I doubt it.

Texas Rangers Simple & Fun

Your Texas Rangers are off to the hottest start in baseball. 6-0 with two series sweeps at home vs the Big Time Sports Media's pick to click Boston Redsox and Seattle Mariners. You have to be asking yourself "Are these guys really that good?". Simple answer is YES they are! How could they not be? They are the defending AL Champions and have yet to lose in 2011. They are a good ball club!

Their secret to success is an easy one. They keep it Simple and fun. You may love or hate the claw and antlers but it's fun for them. They seem to really like and care about one another. Example when Elvis hit his home run and they cold shouldered him. It was simple but fun! This team has one of those rare sports chemistry connections that may make them great one day!

It all starts with their manager. A guy that lives a very private life in the 9th Ward in the Big Easy. He could live anywhere but he keeps his life simple and fun. That's the way he leads his baseball team. It is a very simple and fun style of baseball managing.

Don't misinterpret my blog ramblings by no means am I calling this team soft. All I am saying is they are having fun which makes Texas Ranger Baseball fun to watch. I hope the Metroplex is up for another wild World Series ride! It looks like we are heading that way again.

Wrestlemania 27 Results.

1) Edge vs Del Rio

The Spear found it's mark! Edge defeats Del Rio in the opening match of Wrestlemania 27 and is still World Heavyweight Champ

2) Rey Meysterio vs Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes knocks off Captin Mexico(Rey Mysterio) in the 2nd Match at Wrestlemania 27

3) Big Show,Kane,Kofi,Santino Marella vs Corre
In one of the fastest matches in Mania history team Big Show beat the Corre

4) Randy Orton vs CM Punk
Randy Orton's voices in his head lead him to a victory over CM Punk. RKO finisher bishes

5) Michael Cole vs Jerry Lawler
With the Help of Special guest ref Stone Cold Steve Austin Jerry Lawler beat the crap out of the whiney little bitch Michael Cole

Reverse decision The anonymous Raw GM said Cole won due to Stone Cold's interference

6) HHH vs Undertaker
In the match of the night HHH and Undertaker beat each other senseless.But in the end it's game over and the Streak goes to 19-0! Winner Taker

7)LayCool & Dolph Ziggler vs John Morrison & Trish Stratus, Snooki
In a glorified squash match Snooki Cartwheeled on top of McCool for the W

8) John Cena vs The Miz
The main event was very slow paced and boring. Miz and Cena fought to double countout. Then enter The Rock. He said the match would go on until there was a winner. As soon as Cena entered the Ring he was meet with a Rock Bottom. Winner MIz.