PICKING QBS EASY AS . . . 1, 2, 3; BUT AFTER THAT, PRO DRAFT TAKES WILD, WACKY ROAD.Byline: Mike Freeman For other people with similar names, see Mike Freeman (disambiguation) Mike Freeman, born October 13, 1961 in Mount Holly, New Jersey was a former African-American football player and currently a sports columnist working for CBS Sportsline.com. The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Few quarterbacks have undergone the kind of scrutiny Kentucky's Tim Couch Timothy Scott Couch (born July 31, 1977 in Hyden, Kentucky) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was a standout Heisman Trophy finalist in 1998 while playing for the University of Kentucky, and was the number one selection in the 1999 NFL received this month, of everything from the way he selected an agent to his grip on the football. Even the expansion Cleveland Browns
Not anymore. Feeling that Couch could lead their franchise for the next 10 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Browns came to terms with him several hours before the draft on a seven-year, $48 million contract that includes a $12.2 million signing bonus A signing bonus or sign-on bonus is a sum of money paid to a new employee by a company as an incentive to join that company. These are often given as a way of making a compensation package more attractive to the employee e.g. if the annual salary is lower than they desire. , the largest ever given to a rookie. By the time the draft began, Cleveland's choice was the worst-kept secret in Madison Square Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference . ``This is just a great moment,'' Couch said. ``I can't tell you how happy I am.'' Cleveland's selection of Couch was about the only thing that went to form in a topsy-turvy, trade-crazy draft, one of the most exciting in years. The most shocking Most Shocking is a reality television show produced by Nash Entertainment and Court TV Original Productions. It generally features a video of criminal behavior, police pursuits, robberies, and shootouts. moment came when the Indianapolis Colts Annual award given to the outstanding college gridiron football player in the U.S. The trophy was instituted in 1935 by New York City's Downtown Athletic Club and was officially named the following year for the club's first athletic director, the player-coach winner, Ricky Williams Errick Lynne Williams, Jr. (born May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California) is an American and Canadian football running back whose NFL rights are held by the Miami Dolphins, but is currently suspended by the league for using marijuana. of Texas, with the fourth pick. Two more quarterbacks were selected after Couch, making it the first time since 1971 that quarterbacks were chosen 1-2-3 in the draft. Philadelphia selected Donovan McNabb Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at Syracuse University. , the poised player from Syracuse, and Cincinnati took Oregon's Akili Smith Kabisa Akili Maradufu Smith (born August 21, 1975 in San Diego, California) is a former professional football quarterback for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders who also formerly played for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. , whose strong arm has reminded scouts of a young John Elway John Albert Elway, Jr. (born June 28, 1960) played American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos from 1983 through 1998. Elway holds many college and professional records and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is the only . The last quarterbacks to go in the top three were Jim Plunkett For the Irish Writer, see . James W. "Jim" Plunkett (born December 5, 1947 in San Jose, California) is a former American football quarterback who played collegiately for Stanford University, where he won the Heisman Trophy, and professionally for three National Football League , Archie Manning Elisha Archie Manning (born May 19, 1949) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He is the father of current Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning, current New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning, and former Ole Miss and Dan Pastorini Dante "Dan" Pastorini (born May 26, 1949 in Sonora, California) was an American football quarterback who played for 12 seasons from 1971-1981, and 1983. He played for the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, all of the National Football League. in 1971. It was a big year for quarterbacks, as five were taken in the top 12 picks. They included Daunte Culpepper of Central Florida, who becomes the heir apparent heir apparent n. the person who is expected to receive a share of the estate of a family member if he/she lives longer, or is not specifically disinherited by will. (See: heir) to Randall Cunningham in Minnesota, and Cade McNown of UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , who the Chicago Bears believe is a more athletic Doug Flutie. Once the top three quarterbacks were gone, things began to get strange. Indianapolis, long thought to be interested in Williams or defensive back Champ Bailey of Georgia, shocked just about everyone by taking James, a slick runner whose stock rose dramatically in recent weeks. While the Colts said they simply had James rated higher, it was hard to believe that Williams' braids and pierced tongue did not bother the conservative coach of the Colts, Jim Mora. The Colts' decision led to several blockbuster trades that will be remembered for years and could change the course of franchises. New Orleans coach Mike Ditka had said he would get Williams at any cost, and he paid a steep price. Once the Colts passed on Williams, Ditka called the Washington Redskins and offered all of his picks from this year's draft and two from next season - the Saints' picks in the first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds this year and first- and third-round picks in 2000. The Redskins Redskins can refer to:
``I expected Indianapolis to take me, so I was surprised,'' Williams said. ``But I'm glad I'm going to a place where I'm wanted.'' Asked whether he was concerned about carrying an franchise on his shoulders, Williams said: ``I'm not too worried. I'm just going to go out and play football.'' Washington then made another trade. Using some of their newly acquired picks from the Saints, and combining them with a few of their own, the Redskins switched places in the first round with Chicago, moving back up to No. 7. That allowed the Redskins to get the player they wanted the entire time in Bailey, probably the best athlete in the draft. The Redskins, like the Saints, gave up a lot. Washington gave Chicago the Saints' first- and third-round picks and their own fourth- and fifth-round selections from this draft, and a third-round selection from next year. The Redskins are so confident that Bailey will be able to start this season that Coach Norv Turner announced that the 11-year veteran Cris Dishman would be released on Monday. Overall, there were six trades in the first round alone. Dallas, for example, gave Seattle its pick at No. 22 as well as a fifth-rounder to move up two spots to No. 20 and select North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban. The Cowboys wanted defensive linemen because they may lose tackle Leon Lett for all of next year to a drug suspension. Miami was so unimpressed with the talent remaining at No. 24 that it traded out of the first round entirely. Teams did not just trade draft picks. St. Louis sent quarterback Tony Banks, who has had a disappointing career, to Baltimore for a fifth-round pick this year and a seventh-rounder in 2000. Meanwhile, the Ravens traded backup quarterback Eric Zeier to Tampa Bay for a sixth-round pick. Zeier will put pressure on the Tampa Bay starter, Trent Dilfer. DAY ONE SELECTIONS Selections from the 1999 NFL draft with team, player, projected position and college: First Round 1. Cleveland, Tim Couch, qb, Kentucky 2. Philadelphia, Donovan McNabb, qb, Syracuse 3. Cincinnati, Akili Smith, qb, Oregon 4. Indianapolis, Edgerrin James, rb, Miami 5. New Orleans (from Carolina through Washington), Ricky Williams, rb, Texas 6. St. Louis, Torry Holt, WR, North Carolina State 7. Washington (from Chicago), Champ Bailey, db, Georgia 8. Arizona (from San Diego), David Boston, wr, Ohio State 9. Detroit, Chris Claiborne, lb, Southern California 10. Baltimore, Chris McAlister, db, Arizona 11. Minnesota (from Washington), Daunte Culpepper, qb, Central Florida 12. Chicago (from New Orleans through Washington), Cade McNown, qb, UCLA 13. Pittsburgh, Troy Edwards, wr, Louisiana Tech 14. Kansas City, John Tait, ot, Brigham Young 15. Tampa Bay, Anthony McFarland, dt, LSU LSU Louisiana State University LSU Large Subunit LSU La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) LSU La Sierra University LSU Link State Update (OSPF) LSU Learning Support Unit 16. Tennessee, Jevon Kearse, lb, Florida 17. New England (from Seattle), Damien Woody, c, Boston College 18. Oakland, Matt Stinchcomb, ot, Georgia 19. New York Giants
20. Dallas (from New England through Seattle), Ebenezer Ekuban, de, North Carolina 21. Arizona, L.J. Shelton, ot, Eastern Michigan 22. Seattle (from Dallas), Lamar King, de, Saginaw Valley State 23. Buffalo, Antoine Winfield, db, Ohio State 24. San Francisco (from Miami), Reggie McGrew, dt, Florida 25. Green Bay, Antwan Edwards, db, Clemson 26. Jacksonville, Fernando Bryant, db, Alabama 27. Detroit (from San Francisco through Miami), Aaron Gibson, ot, Wisconsin 28. New England (from New York Jets 29. Minnesota, Dimitrius Underwood, de, Michigan State 30. Atlanta, Patrick Kerney, de, Virginia 31. Denver, Al Wilson, lb, Tennessee Second Round 32. Cleveland, Kevin Johnson, wr, Syracuse 33. Cincinnati, Charles Fisher, db, West Virginia 34. Carolina (from Indianapolis), Chris Terry, ot, Georgia 35. Philadelphia, Barry Gardner, lb, Northwestern 36. Indianapolis (from St. Louis), Mike Peterson, lb, Florida 37. Washington (from Chicago), Jon Jansen, ot, Michigan 38. Carolina, Mike Rucker, de, Nebraska 39. Miami (from Detroit), James Johnson, rb, Mississippi State 40. Oakland (from Washington through Chicago), Tony Bryant, de, Florida State 41. St. Louis (from New Orleans), Dre' Bly, db, North Carolina 42. Atlanta (from Baltimore), Reginald Kelly, te, Mississippi State 43. Miami (from Kansas City), Rob Konrad, rb, Syracuse 44. Minnesota (from Pittsburgh), Jim Kleinsasser, te, North Dakota 45. x-Cleveland, Rahim Abdullah, lb, Clemson 46. New England (from Tennessee), Kevin Faulk, rb, LSU 47. Green Bay (from Seattle), Fred Vinson, db, Vanderbilt 48. Chicago (from Oakland), Russell Davis, dt, North Carolina 49. New York Giants, Joe Montgomery, rb, Ohio State 50. Tampa Bay, Shaun King, qb, Tulane 51. Arizona, Johnny Rutledge, lb, Florida 52. Tennessee (from New England), John Thornton, dt, West Virginia 53. Buffalo, Peerless Price, wr, Tennessee 54. Kansas City (from Miami), Mike Cloud, rb, Boston College 55. Dallas, Solomon Page, ot, West Virginia 56. Jacksonville, Larry Smith, dt, Florida State 57. New York Jets, Randy Thomas, g, Mississippi State 58. Denver (from San Francisco), Montae Reagor, de, Texas Tech 59. Pittsburgh (from Minnesota), Scott Shields, db, Weber State 60. San Diego (from Atlanta), Jermaine Fazande, rb, Oklahoma 61. Denver, Lennie Friedman, g, Duke Third Round 62. Cleveland, Daylon McCutcheon, db, Southern California 63. Indianapolis, Brandon Burlsworth, g, Arkansas 64. Philadelphia, Doug Brzezinski, g, Boston College 65. Cincinnati, Cory Hall, db, Fresno State 66. Chicago, Rex Turner, g, Texas A&M 67. Denver (from Carolina), Chris Watson, db, Eastern Illinois 68. St. Louis, Rich Coady, db, Texas A&M 69. San Diego, Steve Heiden, te, South Dakota State 70. Detroit (from Detroit through Miami), Jared DeVries, de, Iowa 71. Chicago (from New Orleans through Washington), D'Wayne Bates, wr, Northwestern 72. Miami (from Baltimore through Detroit), Grey Ruegamer, c, Arizona State 73. Pittsburgh (from Washington through Minnesota), Joey Porter, lb, Colorado State 74. Pittsburgh, Kris Farris, ot, UCLA 75. Kansas City, Gary Stills, lb, West Virginia 76. x-Cleveland, Marquis Smith, db, California 77. Seattle, Brock Huard, qb, Washington 78. Chicago (from Oakland), Marty Booker, wr, Northeast Louisiana 79. New York Giants, Dan Campbell, te, Texas A&M 80. Tampa Bay, Martin Gramatica, pk, Kansas State 81. Tennessee, Zach Piller, g, Florida 82. Seattle (from New England), Karsten Bailey, wr, Auburn 83. Arizona, Tom Burke, de, Wisconsin 84. Kansas City (from Miami), Larry Atkins, s, UCLA 85. Dallas, Dat Nguyen, lb, Texas A&M 86. Buffalo, Shawn Bryson, rb, Tennessee 87. Green Bay, Mike McKenzie, db, Memphis 88. Jacksonville, Anthony Cesario, G, Colorado State 89. San Francisco, Chike Okeafor, de, Purdue 90. New York Jets, David Loverne, ot, San Jose State 91. New England (from Minnesota), Tony George, s, Florida 92. Atlanta, Jeff Paulk, rb, Arizona State 93. Denver, Travis McGriff, wr, Florida 94. y-Green Bay, Oletidus Hunt, dt, Kentucky State 95. y-Pittsburgh, Amos Zereoue, rb, West Virginia x-supplemental selection y-compensatory selection CAPTION(S): 6 Photos, Box PHOTO (1--Color) Ricky Williams proudly displays a New Orleans jersey after the Saints made him the No. 5 pick overall. Suzanne Plunkett/Associated Press (2) Saints coach Mike Ditka, left, traded all his 1999 draft picks to get Ricky Williams. Bill Haber/Associated Press (3--Color) TIM COUCH - Kentucky Cleveland Browns made him the 19th signal-caller taken with the top overall pick. (4--Color) DONOVAN McNABB - Syracuse Philadelphia's selection prompted boos from Eagles faithful in attendance. (5--Color) AKILI SMITH - Oregon Cincinnati passed on trade offer from Saints to complete early trifecta tri·fec·ta n. A system of betting in which the bettor must pick the first three winners in the correct sequence. Also called triple. [tri- + (per)fecta.] . (6--Color) UCLA quarterback Cade McNown is selected 12th overall by the Chicago Bears. BOX: DAY ONE SELECTIONS (see text) |
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