HE SAID WHAT?
“We’re going to get better in a lot of areas.” - New Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew on the prospects for the franchise
NEWSMAKERS ” WHO’S MAKING HEADLINES THIS WEEK
DETROIT LIONS
They’ve set the benchmark for bad with the unprecedented 0-16 season. They should have retired Matt Millen’s mustache after the game.
BRETT FAVRE
Will he stay or will he go? Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Already gone: his coach. Next up? Maybe the GM who brought him in.
BILL COWHER
His agent’s cell phone must be blowing up with so many opportunities out there. It’ll take more than money; Coach Chin also needs power.
Mike Vick’s dogs are on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but Ryan gets the real headlines: leading the Falcons to the playoffs and taking rookie honors.
JOE PATERNO
His Nittany Lions play in the most interesting game of the week, facing USC in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
TWT FIVE ” TACKLES IN 2009 DRAFT
With the 13th pick in the NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins will select an offensive tackle - mark it down. Here are the best of the bunch:
1. Andre Smith, Alabama - Already off the team, massive Outland winner can focus on draft preparation.
2. Eugene Monroe, Virginia - He’ll give the Cavaliers yet another high first-round pick.
3. Michael Oher, Mississippi - He was made famous last year by Michael Lewis book.
4. Jason Smith, Baylor - This guy’s a bit leaner than his counterparts.
5. Eben Britton, Arizona - All-Pac 10 pick hasn’t made up his mind on whether to enter draft.
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