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Let's make it three in a row.

With the 5th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn

Erm... the US doesn't need a naval base in Crimea. We have plenty of military bases in the Mediterranean, and really the Black Sea holds no significant to us when one of our NATO allies controls the entrance and exit to it. A naval base in Crimea would be more important than all the military bases you have in Mediterranean and building one there would result in Russia's navy completely disappearing from the Black Sea. I know that Turkey controls the Bosphorus but Turkey's navy isn't even half the force Russia's is.

Geopolitics. It's really that simple. The Ukraine has become a major player in Eastern Europe for both sides since it's the only "neutral" nation left. It'd be a devastating blow for Russia to lose the Ukraine to the EU or NATO, and it'd be a major win for the other side. Russia is on the Security Council, lol. Unless they decide to boycott it, we aren't going to get shit through with their veto power. You think he is going to attack NATO troops? It's highly, highly unlikely that he will do that IF NATO decides to mobilize. Again, Russia can't afford this war. It would expend most of its resources invading and occupying Ukraine. It would be a tough war between NATO and Russia, but it's not a war that either side wants to fight. Not to sound rude, but what is the answer, then? Diplomatic pressure clearly is not working. Does Putin even care about the G8? I don't think so. Phail's idea of freezing the assets of Russian leaders would be effective, but so too would cutting off natural gas to Europe. They've lost some leverage with that sine we are heading into Spring, but the threat still remains. For the time being, Europe is still mostly dependent on Russian natural gas. There is no easy solution to this problem. I happen to believe that if Russia begins to move into Eastern Ukraine, military mobilization is the best solution to tell Russia to back off. I can understand reservations to this idea, but to outright take mobilization off the table is absurd when we are dealing with the biggest global flashpoint in decades. By the way, I should emphasize that I don't advocate mobilization under the current circumstances. If I haven't made that much clear, I apologize. I only advocate escalation in the event of continued Russian incursion into Ukraine. I simply don't see why it is in the US interests to prevent Russia from taking over Ukraine, if it comes to that. Perhaps I'm too much of an isolationist, but its simply not our business. Entangling alliances and all that. We've spilled enough blood protecting other people's interests this century. I don't have a clue WHAT Putin is going to do. And that's what is scary. Sure, I think it'd be stupid for him to attack NATO troops. The question is, does Putin think it would be stupid for Putin to attack NATO troops? I have no idea and I dont think anyone does except Putin. US wants to do the same thing they did with Kosovo, do an "intervention" in a country with a great geopolitical position and then after everything is done, they can build a military base. Crimea is the a perfect place for that because taking over Crimea would mean being the strongest force at the Black Sea. The reason I gave you a +1 is because someone finally said that it's not your business. And it isn't. This one is between Russia and European Union and you have nothing to do there. Your intervention won't be necessary.

Fuck off Charlie, they're mine

I had the Steelers last season so if Zack,Sarge or Ben want them, they can have them. I'll take the I'm also willing to help JD with running this draft.

TGP has done a great job once again. Congrats guys

Broncos Russell Wilson passing yards 209.5 - Over/Under Marshawn Lynch rushing yards 90.5 - Over/Under Kam Chancellor total tackles and assists 7.5 - over/under Will Richard Sherman record an INT? - Yes/No Jon Ryan shortest punt 33.5 - Over/Under Peyton Manning passing yards 290.5- Over/Under Peyton Manning total completions 26.5- Over/Under Peyton Manning throws first - INT or TD Wes Welker total receptions 5.5 - Over/Under Will Champ Bailey record an INT - Yes/No Who will throw the first INT - Peyton/Wilson Who will throw the first TD - Peyton/Wilson Who will score a TD first - Moreno/Lynch More receptions - Tate/Decker More points - Hauschka/Prater Duration of National Anthem 2:25 - Over/Under Will one word be omitted? - Yes/No How many times will Archie Manning be shown? 1 - Over/Under Who will be seen first after kickoff? - Erin Andrews/Pam Oliver How many time will "Beast Mode" be uttered during the game? 2 - Over/Under How many time will Peyton say "Omaha"? 27.5 - Over/Under Will any RHCP member be shirtless during the performance? Yes/No Will Wes Welker drop a pass? - Yes/No Will Peyton throw a pick six? - Yes/No What color Gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach? - Orange, Clear, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green How many average viewers will the game receive? 112 mil - Over/Under Higher: Peyton's passing attempts or Elway's completions + attempts (34) in SB XXXII

Pretty much my thoughts.

Cam Heyward and Steve McLendon

I'm really bored. And I've seen some awful mocks today. I tried to make it less awful. It's a 2-round mock. Round 1 1. - Teddy Bridgwater, QB, Louisville 2. - Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson 3. - Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina 4. - Blake Bortles, QB, UCF 5. - Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas AM 6. - Jake Matthews, OT, Texas AM 7. - Anthony Barr, DE/OLB, UCLA 8. - Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State 9. - Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo 10. - Mike Evans, WR, Texas AM 11. - Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn 12. - CJ Mosley, LB, Alabama 13. - Hasean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama 14. - Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame 15. - Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State 16. - Kony Ealy, DE, Mizzou 17. - Kelvin Benjamin, WR, FSU 18. - Eric Ebron, TE, UNC 19. - Zach Martin, OT, Notre Dame 20. - Cyrus Kouandijo, OT, Alabama 21. - Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech 22. - Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State 23. - Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington 24. - Jason Verrett, CB, TCU 25. - Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech 26. - Cyril Richardson, OG, Baylor 27. - Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson 28. - Marqise Lee, WR, USC 29. :Patriots: - Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota 30. - Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame 31. - Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State 32. - Odell Beckham Jr, WR, LSU Round 2 1. Texans - Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee 2. Redskins - Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida 3. Browns - Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State 4. Raiders - Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon 5. Falcons - Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame 6. Bucs - Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt 7. Jags - Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan 8. Vikings - Trent Murphy, DE, Stanford 9. Bills - Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville 10. Titans - Shayne Skov, LB, Stanford 11. Giants - Gabe Jackson, OG, Mississippi State 12. Rams - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon 13. Lions - Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas 14. Steelers - Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State 15. Cowboys - Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State 16. Ravens - Dominique Easley, DE, Florida 17. Jets - Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU 18. Phins - La'el Collins, OG, LSU 19. Bears - Xavier Su'a-Filo, OG, UCLA 20. Cards - Deone Buccanon, S, Washington State 21. Packers - Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State 22. Eagles - Christian Jones, LB, FSU 23. Bengals - Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State 24. 49ers - Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State 25. Chargers - Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech 26. Saints - Anthony Steen, OG, Alabama 27. Colts - Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin 28. Panthers - Louchiez Purifoy, CB, Florida 29. 49ers - Lamarcus Joyner, CB/S, FSU 30. Pats - Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado 31. Broncos - Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh 32. Seahawks - CJ Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa

34 :Patriots: 30

20 17

Broncos 49ers 37

I gave this a shot. QB 1. Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville 2. Blake Bortles, UCF 3. Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M 4. Derek Carr, Fresno State 5. Zach Mettenberger, LSU RB 1. Carlos Hyde, Ohio State 2. Tre Mason, Auburn 3. Ka' Deem Carey, Arizona 4. Lache Seastrunk, Baylor 5. Bishop Sankey, Washington WR 1. Sammy Watkins, Clemson 2. Mike Evans, Texas A&M 3. Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State 4. Marqise Lee, USC 5. Odell Beckham Jr., LSU TE 1. Eric Ebron, UNC 2. Jace Amaro, Texas Tech 3. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington 4. Troy Niklas, Notre Dame 5. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa OT 1. Jake Matthews, Texas A&M 2. Greg Robinson, Auburn 3. Zack Martin, Notre Dame 4. Cyrus Kouandijo, Alabama 5. Antonio Richardson, Tennessee OG 1. Cyril Richardson, Baylor 2. Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State 3. La'el Collins, LSU 4. Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA 5. Anthony Steen, Alabama C 1. Travis Swanson, Arkansas 2. Tyler Larsen, Utah State 3. Weston Richburg, Colorado State 4. Bryan Stork, Florida State 5. Marcus Martin, USC I've separated the front seven in 3 groups: Edge Rushers: 4-3 DE and 3-4 OLB , Interior DL: 3-4 DE, 4-3 DT, NT and Linebackers: 4-3 LB and 3-4 ILB. Edge Rushers 1. Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina 2. Khalil Mack, Buffalo 3. Anthony Barr, UCLA 4. Kony Ealy, Mizzou 5. Vic Beasley, Clemson Interior DL 1. Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota 2. Louis Nix III, Notre Dame 3. Dominique Easley, Florida 4. Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame 5. Will Sutton, Arizona State Linebackers 1. CJ Mosley, Alabama 2. Ryan Shazier, Ohio State 3. Kyle Van Noy, BYU 4. Shayne Skov, Stanford 5. Christian Jones, Florida State CB 1. Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State 2. Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State 3. Jason Verrett, TCU 4. Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech 5. Bradley Roby, Ohio State S 1. HaHa Clinton-Dix, Alabama 2. Calvin Pryor, Louisville 3. Deone Buccanon, Washington State 4. Ahmad Dixon, Baylor 5. Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State

Saints are eliminated so I'm now rooting for a Panthers/49ers vs Chargers SB.

I would love both Antonio Richardson and Bradley Roby, that would be insane. One thing, if I were Lions GM I'd take Mike Evans with 10th overall pick. I love Allen Robinson in the second for them but I feel like they wouldn't miss on arguably the best WR in this class. And I suppose Tyler Larsen would be there in the second.