The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This is such a great time of the year for sports. Usually about this time, I am getting geared up for the men's NCAA basketball tourney. But since UNC is 16-14 currently, I'm not too excited. I'm hoping they at least win a game or two in the ACC tournament and get to go to the NIT. They play Dook tomorrow, so I think they'll finish the season 16-15. Maybe they'll make the NIT. I just want to see them get some experience. But don't fret. This time next year, we'll be talking about getting a number one seed in the Big Dance. And of course, we all know who cut the nets down last year.

But NFL free agency just started and it's off and running pretty well. The Dolphins are going to sign a safety and release an overpaid one. Gibril Wilson, one of the worst tacklers at safety I've ever seen, is out of here. Antrell Rolle, former Cards safety, will be in before the day is over. So I'm guessing we're not taking Taylor Mays in the draft. I also know Karlos Dansby is in Miami today, and we really need help at linebacker. Joey Porter is going to be released in a few days, and we need help on the outside. But we also have to get an inside linebacker or three. We'll see what happens with Dansby. My gut is he's too pricey. Of course, the Jets already made a big move by getting a former pro bowl CB from San Diego for a third round pick IN NEXT YEAR'S DRAFT! I swear there are teams in collusion with NY and NE. The Pats get Randy Moss with a fourth rounder a few years ago, and this happens with the Jets this year. I'm waiting to see what Miami offers the Cards for Anquan Boldin.

Here are my predictions of players who will be cut and/or signed, as I've stated all along. Gibril Wilson, Joey Porter, Ted Ginn and Channing Crowder should be cut immediately. The Fins should sign Rolle before the day is over. He came out and said Miami is his first choice! He grew up in Miami/Dade county! He went to Da U! How many more exclamation points do I have to use to get across the message?! Sign him!

I'd also like to get Dansby, but I don't blame them if they don't give him $30. I'm not sure he's worth that, and I think the linebackers in this draft are pretty good. I'm just wondering if we're looking to the draft to find a playmaker. I am almost sold on the notion that they're going with Dez Bryant with the number one pick. I could be all wrong, but I believe that's where they are going. At least it will tell you something by the way they handle Boldin and the rest of free agency.

This is like Christmas time for me. I hope I'm on the "nice" list.