2009 NFL Draft

writing multiple drafts. This composition class provided me with no guidance in the areas where I struggled. I came to the…

the New York Planes. A horrendous draft pick at number six would put Mike Maccagnan's employment at stake. Without question, he has an incredible arrangement to lose. As heads mentor Todd Bowles, who the Planes gave one more year to right the ship after one heartbreaking season. Bowles can't expect the Planes will be in an ideal situation drafting another newbie quarterback in a year they have to progress. Both must come up amazing in the current year's draft or it could be their…

The Ball and Chains of War In the short story, “The Things They Carried”, Tim O’Brien does an excellent job of using various literary elements to develop a theme of the emotional and physical burdens soldiers endure. The two main literary elements that develop this theme most clearly are his uses of character, and use of symbolism. In “The Things They Carried”, Tim O’Brien narrates a story in first person about being drafted into the army and fighting in Vietnam. He tells us of a man who…

2017 is an intriguing year for the Redskins for a multitude of reasons. Kirk Cousins now is in the midst of a long-term contract negotiation, his top two wide receivers left via free agency, the Redskins defense is coming off a historically bad season, the new defensive coordinator Greg Manusky along with the team’s new additions is having positive reviews so far this off-season, and the front office is fresh out of a messy divorce with their former general manager Scot McCloughan and made an…

picked out errors that I tended to overlook; they were unbiased and were able to point out errors such as awkward wording and incorrect punctuation. I know now that a paper cannot be written all in one sitting. It must go through at least several drafts before coming to a final paper. Even after I am finished and have handed in a paper, I still find…

In “Let's Draft Our Kids,” Thomas Rick’s purposes that a “draft” would be a good idea. This draft that he speaks about consists of four different options. The choice would be made after high school. These options are, one: getting drafted for eighteen months. This means low pay, but you would be eligible to many great postservice benefits including free college tuition. Second, you could choose civilian military work. Third, government work. This is just like an office job. Lastly, you could…

Add these fantasy football sleepers to your team right now (-- removed HTML --) We’re heading into week seven for football; how is your fantasy football team faring? Do you need to pick up some new players to give your team a little bit more of an edge? Add these fantasy football sleepers to your team right now to give your team a better fighting chance. Elijah McGuire Elijah McGuire is a running back for the New York Jets. He’s a rookie looking to make his mark this season. In the…

Can you hear that? Listen real close……Hear it? Peace and serenity across Islanders social media. Everyone might as well be sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and singing Kumbaya. Well, for one night at least. The Islanders eased tensions among the Barclays Center faithful and within their own locker room with last night’s 4-2 win over the sinking Vancouver Canucks in Brooklyn. To add to the good vibes was Jason Chimera and Andrew Ladd finally getting off the snide and scoring…

Maybe you think the Winnipeg Jets are garbage but listen here, listen good, and listen up. Pause your 21 savage, tell your boys to simmer down, and put down your phone. I’m going to explain to you why the Winnipeg Jets will be the most established team in the NHL in the next couple of years. The Winnipeg Jets are a great team because of the different skill sets of the players on the team. You probably heard the Winnipeg Jets are straight up trash but please hear me out. The Jets currently have a…

Responses to Opposing Arguments Equipment ADD CITATIONS The NFL remains in the spotlight regarding their commitment and contribution to players’ safety. In recent years, the league has been under immense pressure to take the issue of brain injuries more seriously. Initiatives of $20 million in 2015 and $100 million in 2016 have been announced by the NFL to be directing towards diagnosing traumatic injury and developing advanced materials and technology that will prevent head injuries. Riddell,…