btfl, Baker Mayfield

With the first pick in the 2018 draft, the Cleveland Browns selected Baker Mayfield from Oklahoma. This pick was very controversial because many people believe that Mayfield would have still been there for the Cleveland Browns at pick 4. They could have gotten what was considered the best prospect in Saquon Barkley, but they decided they wanted Baker and Denzel Ward instead. Personally I would have drafted Saquon then a QB because there is only one Saquon and many quarterbacks. I also that think that Baker could be good but he is very similar to an old Browns quarterback named Johnny Manziel. Now let’s talk about other teams in the league. I believe that the Bills, Giants, and Colts helped some key needs in the first round. Panthers throughout the draft picked up many new targets for Cam Newton (DJ Moore). Many people thought the Saints were going to draft Lamar Jackson when they traded up, but they ended up drafting Marcus Davenport. I honestly would have liked the Saints to draft Jackson because he could learn from Drew and they could mold their system around Lamar. Overall this draft was loaded with picks and many teams improved their rosters for next year. We are now one step closer to football season.

 

 

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/baker_mayfield_and_evaluating.html

btfl, Tyrann Mathieu/ Jimmy Graham

This week in NFL the free agent market went crazy. The Cardinals had a crazy interaction with Safety Tyrann Mathieu because the Cardinals wanted him to take a pay cut, but he refused because he thought he deserved the money. That led to the Cardinals cutting him because their new head coach Steve Wilks came from Carolina where they don’t believe in high paid defensive backs. I could see Tyrann signing to either New York team because they both need a second safety and already have a super star. Secondly, Jimmy Graham signed with the Green Bay Packers to go play with Aaron Rodgers. This could be a deadly duo because Rodgers did not have a great red-zone threat last year. With this and a couple of defensive pick-ups the Packers could be back to their super bowl form.

What do you think about free agency right now?

 

 

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tyrann-mathieu-released-steelers-and-four-other-teams-that-would-be-great-fits/

btfl, the draft

As the NFL season came to a close we now have to look forward to things like the draft. This year we see interesting this like, the Browns having to top 5 picks, and the Bills having back-to-back first rounders. I really hope that teams like the Browns find luck in this years draft. I would like to provide my 2018 mock-draft.

Browns: Sam Darnold, USC/ Giants: Josh Rosen, UCLA/ Colts: Bradley Chubb, N.C. State/ Browns: Saquon Barkley, PSU/ Broncos: Minkah Fitzpatrick, UA/ Jets: Josh Allen, UW/ Buccaneers: Quenton Nelson, ND/ Bears: Calvin Ridley, UA/ 49ers: Tremaine Edmunds, VT/ Raiders: Roquan Smith, UGA/ Dolphins: Denzel Ward, OSU/ Bengals: Mike McGlinchey/ Redskins: Da’Ron Payne, UA/ Packers: Josh Jackson, UI/ Cardinals: Baker Mayfield, OU/ Ravens: Connor Williams, UT/ Chargers: Rashaan Evans, UA/ Seahawks: Orlando Brown, OU/ Cowboys: Derwin James, FSU/ Lions: Marcus Davenport, UTSA/ Bills: Vita Vea, UW/ Bills, Lamar Jackson, UL/ Rams: Courtland Sutton, SMU/ Panthers: Christian Kirk, Texas A&M/ Titans: James Washington, OSU/ Falcons: Billy Price, OSU/ Saints: Arden Key, LSU/ Steelers: Harold Landry, BC/ Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, SDS/ Vikings: Isaiah Wynn, UGA/ Patriots: Malik Jefferson, UT/ Eagles: Carlton Davis, Auburn…

Tell me what you think!

Introduction for Between the Foul Lines

Hello sports fans, I am excited to start blogging about my opinions on both football and baseball. I will share my input on certain topics related to them, and give updates on what is happening in both sports! Not all of you will agree with my opinions, and that is fine because everyone is allowed to have their own opinion.

Some of the things I want to talk about in the future include, free agent signings, trades, game results, and other important news going on in the leagues at the time. I hope you all enjoy blogging with me, and talking about sports. Is there anything I should talk about that I didn’t mention?

 

 

https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/07/washington-nationals-bryce-harper-home-run-view-stands-nlds-cubs