Weatherspoon is a Sure Bet

Missouri LB Sean Weatherspoon put the 225 lb. bar up 34 times today at the NFL Scouting Combine. He's a versatile defender who can play in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. Weatherspoon was also one of the dominating players on the North squad at the 2010 Senior Bowl and answered some questions about his coverage skills by shadowing speedy RB Dexter McCluster and picking off a pass in the game. He may not be the first LB taken off the board in the draft, but he may end up being the best. Weatherspoon's combination of size, speed, instincts and motor should suit him well in the NFL for the next decade. He should be a mid-round pick in the first round and could have a Brian Cushing-like impact, starting and becoming a playmaker in his first season in the NFL. A team looking for the final piece of the puzzle or an aging team looking for a playmaker could benefit early from Weatherspoon's talent and positive attitude. He won't get all the headlines going into the draft, but he's as much of a sure thing as any other player heading to the NFL this year.

Your #1 Overall Draft Pick

Football logic would dictate the St. Louis Rams take defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. They have invested quite a bit in the defensive line the past few years with first rounders DT Adam Carriker and DE Chris Long, and adding Suh to the mix should aid in the development of all three men. However...St. Louis is also in desperate need of a quarterback and a "face of the franchise." Rumors continue to swirl about a trade for Michael Vick, but seriously, would any team looking for a new "face" want it to be Vick? Enter Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford. The Rams have been in constant contact with Bradford's agent regarding the rehab of his injured shoulder. Bradford weighed in at the scouting combine at 236 lbs, 13 pounds heavier than his playing weight of 223. This is in response to critics saying he needs to bulk up his 6'4" frame. If Bradford has a solid pro day on March 25, we're going on an early limb to say Bradford will indeed be the Rams new "face of the franchise."

Bulger tips Rams Hand?

There are reports that St. Louis Rams starting QB Marc Bulger cleaned out his locker when he left for the offseason, leading us to believe he doesn't plan on being back with the franchise next season. What does this mean for the draft? With the first overall pick, the Rams can have their choice of QB's Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen or Colt McCoy for a little more per season than what Bulger is due in 2010 (8.5 million). With no salary cap for next season, the Rams don't have to make a move before the draft with Bulger, but Bulger's recent housecleaning certainly helps to paint a clearer picture as we move towards "Christmas in April."