Interesting QB numbers.

I was looking at some NFL stats on a certain quarterback after hearing a clip from a recent Colin Cowherd show. I assumed what many others did that this player had gotten worse and was on the verge of being replaced. Lets look at the numbers.

2009 - Attempts 364 Completions 196 Cmp % 53.8 Yards 2444 TD 12 INT 20 INT % 5.5 Rating 63.0
2010 - Attempts 507 Completions 278 Cmp % 54.8 Yards 3291 TD 17 INT 13 INT % 2.6 Rating 75.3
2011 - Attempts 543 Completions 308 Cmp % 56.7 Yards 3474 TD 26 INT 18 INT % 3.3 Rating 78.2

Isn't this the kind of progress you want to see in your quarterback? Would you be looking to replace this player, even if he lead the team to two AFC championships out of his three seasons? Yes, the player stats shown are for NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez. Now he is involved in the circus that is going on there and might lose his job to Tim Tebow, or at the very least be taken out on certain plays when they think Tebow has a better chance.

Crazy, isn't it? Yes and in New York they spell crazy "REX RYAN".


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"Mock" Draft

It's NFL Draft day, and I have been reading all the mock drafts done by every sports analyst and fan in the country. I thought about the true meaning of the word "mock" and realized no one did one the way it should be done. With that in mind, here is my 2012 Mock Draft for the first 10 picks.

1. Indianapolis Colts - In all the excitement they forget they cut Peyton Manning and pass on Andrew Luck, instead drafting a punter with the first pick. Luck falls all the way to the New England Patriots who use him as Tom Brady's successor and win 8 more Superbowls.

2. Washington Redskins - As everyone expected they draft Robert Griffin III, and he goes to Ryan Leafs Quarterback Camp and works out with their new coach, Jamarcus Russell.

3. Minnesota Vikings - They trade their entire draft for a new stadium.

4. Cleveland Browns - They take Justin Blackmon, but realizing they have only had one winning season in the past 10 years he decides to sign with the Arena Football league instead.

5. Tampa Bay Bucs -They select RB Trent Richardson. (Hey, they can't all be funny)

6. St. Louis Rams - Even though the Rams have no need for a QB, Jeff Fischer takes Ryan Tannehill, just to piss off the Dolphins.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - It doesn't matter who they pick. They will be in Los Angeles in a couple years anyway.

8. Miami Dolphins - Trying for another celebrity splash, they draft Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, even though he is 5'6', 165lbs and 63 years old. Just imagine the entire stadium chanting "Rudy, Rudy, Rudy" as he naps on the sidelines.

9. Carolina Panthers - In a panic they miss their draft pick while searching for listening devices in their draft war room put their by division rival New Orleans.

10. - Buffalo Bills - They have a draft pick? They haven't even played in the NFL for several years!

OK, that's all I have. It is pretty early in the morning still and I haven't even finished my first cup of coffee. Enjoy watching the first round tonight, and here's hoping the Dolphins don't screw it up!

We will cover the draft on the DFO Radio Show next week.

Glen Campbell at Mystic Lake

     I just got home from an amazing concert. Glen Campbell, on his Goodbye Tour. Unlike so many other artists that have retired, had a farewell tour, and then came back for more and more, this truly is his last tour. He revealed before this tour that he is suffering from Alzheimer's. He made one last studio album (a must have in my opinion) and set out with his family on one more tour to sing and play for his fans.

With this in mind I went to Mystic Lake Casino to see him. First up was a few songs from a band called Instant People. Not a bad group actually, especially when you realize that three of the members are his kids. It turned out this was also his backup band.

     The first song was Gentle On My Mind. It was obvious right away that he was going to have trouble all night remembering some of the lyrics. He stumbled through some words, paced nervously around the stage with mic in hand, and glanced at one of the three small screens by the monitors showing him the words to his songs. Then the guitar solo would come up and like magic it was all better. His fingers were all over, "shredding" like no one can but him. I realized I had a huge smile on my face, seeing the guitar legend that inspired me as a child to pick up a guitar for the first time. More familiar tunes followed. Galveston, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, and other memorable songs. His voice was still golden, sending chills down your spine when he would glide into phrase just like he had sung it years ago. "...but she'll just hear that phone keep on ringing...off the wall....that's all"

     Then it continued, all the songs I remember and the crowd was mesmerized. He had considerable trouble on "Where's The Playground Susie" but I doubt anyone really cared at that point. He was having fun and even saying he would rather laugh about it. He even pulled of a good Mel Tillis impression commenting on how you can walk into a room and completely forget. His daughter Ashley came up front with the banjo and after some playful banter they went into Dueling Banjos. Glen answered perfectly on guitar, adding a little extra of course. Soon they were flying along and I actually think she was having trouble keeping up with him!

     He did a couple songs from his new album and it was obvious that he was not nearly as comfortable doing those. Then he took a short break while Ashley and Shannon Campbell did a great version of "Hey Little One". When he returned to stage, wearing a different shirt (with rhinestones of course) he did a few more songs and when the first notes of Wichita Lineman sounded I knew it would soon be coming to an end. Next was Rhinestone Cowboy and although I tired of hearing that song on the radio in the 70's it never sounded more beautiful as it did hearing him sing it live. He got a standing ovation after both songs (Lineman and Rhinestone) then left the stage. It was set up for an encore, but for some reason I couldn't figure out what was left. When he came back out and the famous intro inspired by his old friend Jerry Reed started everyone in the place was tapping their foot and singing along to Southern Nights. They all lined up and took a bow after that and we all went home grateful that we had one last chance to see a legend.

     The fact that he couldn't remember the words to a few songs wasn't really a big deal. We all remembered them for him. Thanks Glen.