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Josh McDaniels is to be known as Little Joshie McDumbass from this day forward.  This guys’ interviews have been anything but convincing and the general message he’s trying to convey to Cutler is extremely mixed.

McDumbass’ general tone is extremely odd and terribly immature. He makes statements such as; “Jay Cutler is our quarterback” and “We are not going to trade Jay Cutler”. McTardo goes on to say that “They’ll listen to all offers” and my favorite; “We’ll trade anybody to improve our team”.

Apparently, McGriddles reiterated the same in his last meeting with Cutler. Cutler has gone on the record as “not trusting McDaniels” and I don’t blame him. It’s obvious to the players, the sports writers, the fans… HELL, Dogs can smell it. Little Joshie McCheese is in WAY over his head and it’s blatantly obvious.

The only person that doesn’t seem to realize that is Pat Bowlen. I’d be surprised if this punk makes it through the season alive because I’m coming for him. With this idiot at the healm, I don’t care who we’ve got on the field…. we’re going to lose 10 games at the bare minimum.

THE BIGGEST TARD ALIVE TODAY…. LITTLE JOSHIE MCDUMBASS!!!!!!

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the signing of Chargers guard Mike Goff on Thursday.  Terms of the deal have not been released.

Goff has proven to be a very durable player during his career, as the 11-year vet has started 106 straight games dating back to the 2002 season.   Goff was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft.

While Goff may be 33 years old, his performance on the field speaks volumes as to how much he has left in the tank.  He has been a starter for every single contest that he’s played in this league and he should prove to be an asset to the Chiefs O-Line since they are very likely to lose guard Brian Waters, who is rumored to be seeking a trade.

With Head Coach Todd Haley installing a new offense, Scott Pioli is doing another masterful job of adding a stable of veterans to the Chiefs roster.  As stated in earlier, I look for improved numbers from Dwayne Bowe and Larry Johnson OR whoever is running the ball for KC.  Matt Cassel is the wild card but with targets like Bowe, Gonzalez, and Mark Bradley coming along, he can’t be that bad.

Looking at the projected starters(without Brian Waters), I like what I see in the makings of a group in transition.  Left Tackle Brandon Albert is still a work in progress but has a mountain of potential.  Even if Brian Waters leaves, Wade Smith or Adrian Jones can spot up on the other side of Goff, while Damion McIntosh(another former Charger) returns to man the right side.

Center is a big need and was expected to be after losing Casey Weigman last year.  They’re still a player or two away there because Rudy Niswanger, Wade Smith, or Mike Goff aren’t best suited for the center spot.  They’re extremely lucky to be entering a great draft class at the center position this year with blue chip prospects like California’s Alex Mack, Oregon’s Max Unger, and Lousiville’s Eric Wood.

Rest assured GM Scott Pioli will have a tremendous draft and continue adding pieces to make the Chiefs contenders sooner rather than later.

The Oakland Raiders have been making some quality moves on the offensive front and they have quietly added some solid players at low risk contracts that will fit their offensive scheme well.

The Raiders employ a zone-blocking scheme in thier offense, which favors athletic ability and technique over the pure power & size of a player.  The key to zone blocking is to stretch the defense horizontally, creating vertical seams at the point of attack which allow the running back to quickly get to the second and third level of the defense.

Samson Satele is a very athletic center who moves extremely well for a big man.  He has great feet, getting his 6′3″ 310lb frame in motion quickly.  Khalif Barnes is an extremely good road grader but has been known to have lapses of bad play but he also has great feet and will elevate the level of the ground attack wherever he goes.

Oakland also picked up Erik Pears, a former Denver offensive tackle, in free agency to compete with Cornell Green & Mario Henderson for the right tackle position.  Starting Guards Robert Gallery and Cooper Carlisle are returning, so this unit looks to be VERY much improved.

FANTASY IMPACT: It might be another rough year in Oakland unless JaMarcus Russel makes some major strides at the quarterback position.  I love their stable of runningbacks but the question remains the same in Oakland; “Which RB will get the carries?”

My money is on Darren McFadden to eventually separate himself from the pack this year.  I love Michael Bush and I think he’s got a shot to be a great RB one day but it might not happen until he’s with another team.  I look for the committee to rush for a respectable total as far as yardage though.

That’s right Folks!!! Thanks to Cornell Green being a jerk, yours truly is out to an early lead with my AFC West pick.

The only real theory behind picking that division was that it had two teams at .500% and two other teams with losing records. Unfortunately, Cornell Green is the latest arse from a losing team to join the lowly ranks here at The Fantasy Exchange Most Wanted.

The Oakland Raider was charged and arrested for one count of Aggravated Battery/Domestic Violence, according to news reports.  Police reports said Green threw his wife up against a wall and beat her with a broken mop handle.  He is due to Receive a ”Dirtball of the Week” Award on next week’s show.

You can view the Overall Standings here: MOST WANTED STANDINGS

That’s right.  It’s only 170 days until the start of the NFL season and YES, before you ask, we WILL add a countdown clock for the opener of the NFL Season as well as the NFL Draft.

Why are we talking about this?  Because the opening game has been decided and the scheduling committee has slated the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers will kickoff the 2009 NFL season against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, September 10 at Hines Field.

The NFL is currently holding their annual owner’s committee meetings this week in California and they have decided to announced the prime time games for the 2009 Kickoff Weekend, as well as this year’s Thanksgiving Day slate, at its annual meeting in California.

The other prime time games for Opening Weekend will be Chicago vs Green Bay at Lambeau Field on Sunday night (NBC).  Monday Night will feature a doubleheader with Buffalo going to Foxborough to face New England, as well as Oakland hosting San Diego.

Despite numerous complaints, the Detroit Lions will remain on our television sets for another Thanksgiving when they host the GreenBay Packers in the afternoon.  The Oakland Raiders will return to Turkey-Day Football for the first time in 39 years against the Dallas Cowboys in the early evening.  The Night game will be the first Thanksgiving Day game in Denver since 1963, as the NewYork Giants will travel to Invescoe Field to face Little Joshie McCheese and the McNuggets.

The remainder of the 2009 schedule will be announced sometime in April.

The Wonderlic is an IQ test that includes 50 questions.  Players have just 12 minutes to take it, and most don’t finish.  There has already been a ton of talk as to the merits of the wonderlic testing and how highly an NFL prospect scores but does it really matter?

Each year, about 2.5 million job applicants, in every line of work, take the Wonderlic.  The average NFL Prospect scores roughly the same as the average applicant for any other job, a 21. A 20 indicates the test-taker has an IQ of 100, which is average.

One of the most notorious scores in NFL history is that of former Texas Longhorn quarterback Vince Young who had 15 questions correct on his second try, after managing only 6 correct in his first attempt.  Alex Smith had a very high score of 40 back in 1999 but both he and Young have had disastrous careers thus far in which they’ve been rightfully labeled “busts”.

Just to be fair though, we’ve included some of the more notable scores from the guys who might be on your fantasy roster in 2009…

QBs: Matthew Stafford stole the show again scoring 38, USC’s Mark Sanchez scored 28, and Kansas State’s Josh Freeman 27.  Good to know none of the top tier QBs are dumb.

WRs: Jeremy Maclinof Missouri is one of my favorite athletes in this draft and it turns out he actually has a brain to go with his super sonic speed, as he turned in a score of 25 correct.  Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree scored 15, Darrius Heyward-Bey of Maryland scored 14, Florida’s Percy Harvin scored 12 and Hakeem Nicks of North Carolina scored 11.   The results of Harvin’s scores could indicate a slow start to the 2009 season, as he is already projected to have a steep learning curve.

OTs:  I think everyone expected Alabama’s Andre Smithto score terrible in the Wonderlic but he scored a 17, which is respectable considering his decision making thus far.  Arizona’s Eben Britton lead the way with 31 correct, Eugene Monroe of Virginia had 24, Jason Smith of Baylor 23, and Michael Oher of Mississippi 19.

LBs:  The 3 USC Linebackers are the talk of scouts and the wonderlic didn’t change that.  Clay Matthews scored 27, Brian Cushing 23, and Rey Maualugaonly scored15.  Maualuga’s score could hurt his draft stock, as he’s projected to play middle linebacker who will be responcible for calling all the plays in the huddle.

DBs:  Maryland cornerback Kevin Barnes continues to impress me.  Not only is he a solid wrap up tackler but he’s obviously a smart person, as he turned in a score of 41 correct.

Only time will tell how these players compare to each other but one thing is for sure.  The answers to these Wonderlic questions aren’t the end of the world and they ultimately don’t hinder a players career as a result of a poor score.