Will Brady Wear #22?

I think that's not allowed in the NFL, so probably not. But it would be cool, dontcha think? Miami will rue the pick of Ted Ginn, Jr over BQ.

Cleveland (!) turns out to be the big winner on Day 1, getting both their big O-lineman with Joe Thomas out of Wisconsin and the aforementioned Mr Quinn. Saw some good commercials today with last year's rookies (Reggie Bush, Vince Young) who got bypassed by teams and they rubbed non-specific noses in the mud. Hopefully, Brady will be the star of one of those this time next year.

The Irish were one of 14 schools that sent at least 3 players to the NFL in Rounds 1 through 3. Eight schools with 3, five schools with 4, and one team sent 5. I was surprised that Tennessee was the school with 5 top three round draft picks. Victor Abiamari (2nd Round, Eagles) and Ryan Harris (3d Round, Broncos) were our other top picks.

I gotta ask: who's picking Brady's pinstripes? Am I out to lunch on this or is he "out there" just a little bit, GQ-wise? I could just be old, I suppose.

So Brady loses the big payday, but let's hope he takes the long view (I think he will). If quarterbacks other than JaMarcus Russell had gone before him, then there might be cause for concern. That didn't happen. And long view-speaking, let's see five years from now whether the Browns or the Raiders are happier with their 2007 draft pick QB. My money is on Cleveland.

Good Luck and God Speed, Brady Quinn. You will certainly be missed under the Golden Dome. We'll be rooting for you.