The NFL gave Columbus Browns and Bengal fans a gift.

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NOTE: Monday on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete 1st round mock draft.

Last year the NFL forgot that Central Ohio fans of the Browns and Bengals have a unique disadvantage. Because both teams are in the AFC, the fans needed to get Sunday Ticket to see more than half of their favorite team’s games. While most people in Columbus believed it was a ploy to sell more subscriptions, the NFL doesn’t really need the money.

The late season network flexibility helped because Fox covered some games that would have been blacked out due to the local CBS affiliate WBNS having to choose one team or the other. There was some flack including a major complaint here on FPS.

The NFL took the Central Ohio issue into account this season with the schedule. Based on my calculations, Browns fans should be able to see 13 of the 16 regular season games. That is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because the fans will be able to see their team. The curse is that the Browns still don’t have a starting quality QB on the roster.

The Bengal fans should … Read more at FryingPanSports

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows.

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows.

NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete first round mock draft. It is up on fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Friday we break down the Browns schedule.

In 2011 I recommended the Browns take Colin Kaepernick to solve their QB issue. He was available in the 2nd round. They didn’t listen and Colin took the 49ers to the Super Bowl and 3 NFC championship games.

In 2012 I was pounding the desk for the Browns to take Russell Wilson. He was available in the 3rd round. But they didn’t listen and all he did was set the record for the most wins by a rookie QB and win 1 Super Bowl and but for the worst play call in SB history almost win a 2nd straight.

In 2014 I was calling for the Browns to take Teddy Bridgewater. He was available at pick 22 but the Browns took Johnny Manziel. While he didn’t take a bad Vikings team to the Super Bowl (no one could have), he had a good season. Even late I recommended they take Zach Mettenberger. He had the … Read more at FryingPanSports

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

 

 

Tonight we are proud to have Cincy Enquirer Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy to talk about what the Bengals plan for the draft and 2012 season.

 

We then begin our expert Mock draft including the picks of our local analysts for each of the teams and live picks by Bucs feature writer for the Bleacher Report Tom Edrington, Rams pre-game show host Issac Byrd, Jason Clary Knightcast analyst for the Dolphins, and Eric Frenz, AFC East feature writer for the Jets.

 

We then will be joined by Bob Karlovec to analyze the mock draft.

 

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Monday on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

Just after 6:20 we will replay our interview with Prince Amukamara CB from Nebraska.

Then at 7:20 David Kay of Walterfootball.com joins us to discuss the NBA playoffs, the upsets in game 1 of the first rounds in the West and the NBA draft.

On Tuesday at 6:20 Mike Scottey of Drafttek.com joins the show to talk about the draft and their new feature that allows users to create their own customized Mock Draft. Then at 7:20 John Westanhaver of Football Evaluations, LLC joins the show to discuss his approach to player analysis and his programs to help high school players get recruited by colleges.

Special Announcement: My radio version of NNR will be on during the entire draft Thursday April 28 and Friday April 29th. The show both nights will begin at 6 PM EDT and continue during every pick of the first 3 rounds. I will have a special show on Saturday beginning at 11AM and cover the draft until the middle of the 6th round at the very least. Please join me and call in on the Herbalife Hotline at 216-539-0607 and tell us how your favorite team has done. Phone lines will be open during … Read more at FryingPanSports

Previewing the NBA Draft

NBA Draft

This preview will deal with the top 20 picks. Anyone that has watched the NBA draft over the last few years realizes that the last 10 picks in the first round are a crap shoot at best. The analysis here is a combination of what I think the teams will do and what they should do based on their needs.

This year’s draft is deeper than any in the last few years but there is a significant drop off after the 20th player. Look for the bottom 10 to take a lot of foreign players. The top teams in the league are often looking to draft a future player that can develop overseas for a couple of years without costing the team a roster spot or big money. That is particularly true this season because of the potential labor issue coming up in the near future.

  1. Washington

Without doubt, John Wall PG Kentucky will be the choice. Some are saying he is the best player to come out since Kevin Durant. I don’t think so. Durant is a well rounded player that gets rebounds, assists and points. Wall will help a weak O develop some consistency.

  1. Philadelphia

The 76ers … Read more at FryingPanSports