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CFL QB’s, The “Nicktator”, Donnie Mexico

Apparently, CFL QB Casey Printers has narrowed down the NFL teams which he is willing to consider playing for. Printers would like to play for either the Lions or the Chiefs. I don’t deny that Printers might posess some untapped talent, but since when (Warren Moon?) does a CFL QB dictate whom he is willing to try out for? Short of Warren Moon, Joe Theisman, and Jeff Garcia, name one CFL QB who has left any sort of lasting impression in the NFL? Dieter Brock? Henry Burris? Ricky Ray? Vince Ferragamo? I realize that the general lack of quality NFL QB’s creates a situation where no stone can be left unturned when scouting for the position (ala Kurt Warner). The Printers situation will be an interesting to sort “oot”, eh.(couldn’t resist)

Lynn Henning wonders in his Detroit News article today (01/10/06) whether the team’s state would be much different if it had hired the “Nicktator”, Nick Saban, instead of Steve “Honest I Was Better Than Marty” Mariucci. Saban had ties to coaching in the midwest with his coaching for the Browns and Michigan State. It is quite clear, besides becoming a coach du jour, that Saban can coach circles around “Mooch”, even if his players aren’t among his biggest fans.

Donnie Mexico (Marcus Vick), younger brother of Ron Mexico (Michael Vick), sure is setting himself up for an auspicious NFL debut, huh. If Matt Millen even considers selecting Vick the younger after what the team has gone through with Charles Rogers, I will vomit. Pro Football Talk seems to believe that Michael Vick will persuade the team’s owner Arthur Blank to give his brother a shot. Unquestionably, Marcus Vick is a fine talent. What he decides to do with his chance for millions is clearly up to him. That being said, I am dumbfounded that someone (short of T.O.) would so willingly flush millions right down the commode.

Here is a tally of potential Lions Coaches:

Interviewed:
1) Russ Grimm Steelers
2) Dick Jauron
3) Jim Haslett Saints
4) Maurice Carthon Browns
5) Gary Kubiak Broncos

Will be Interviewed:
1) Tim Lewis Giants
2) Mike Singletary Niners
3) Rod Marinelli Bucs

Linked to the Lions but?:
1) Al Saunders Chiefs
2) Kirk Ferentz Iowa
3) Cam Cameron Chargers

Oh Lord, Please Avoid:
1) Mike Martz
2) Any Coach besides Kubiak who is a proponent of the “West Coast Offense”. Been there, Done That!
3) Matt Millen