Ever wonder what it would be like to totally go against the grain and change time and history? Me neither. But, for purposes of sharing & caring, I would like to dive into a different view of a sport that many hold dear to their heart ... and television set. You can look back on this in ten years and wonder, "What if ...?" ...
Indianapolis Colts: - With the first pick in the draft, the Colts take Robert Griffin. Let's think about this. They gave up the great Peyton Manning for a new start. They are in a dome. Griffin seems to have a talent of a Michael Vick with an IQ of a Joe Montana. Do you want much of what you gave up coming in? Nope, give us RGIII and let's build the most elite and dangerous offense ever to be known. Drop back QB's, while still fancy, don't fit our ideology. It's a new day in Indianapolis and the NFL.
Washington Redskins: - Of course the Redskins are shocked. How can it be that RG3 is gone and we are left with Mr. Andrew Luck? But, we'll take him. In spades, of course. Mr. Luck will be a Redskin for life and lead them to two NFC titles but not one Super Bowl Win. They never did find that complimentary running back or necessary defense.
Minnesota Vikings - They pick up Trent Richardson. What? They've already got a guy at that spot whose last name also ends with son? But Adrian Peterson is on the chopping block, injuries will do that to a guy in the NFL. They trade him to the Browns for their first round pick in 2013. Thankfully, he doesn't make the cover of Madden.
Cleveland Browns: Cleveland starts to buy into Colt McCoy being the real deal. Despite statistics, logic, and the size of his arms, they just go with him. He just needs the weapons and team to do it. Justin Blackmon is available and taken. Cleveland remains lousy for the next ten years. Blackmon eventually goes to the Eagles and makes a lot of money along the merry way. Neither team has won a Super Bowl in the interim.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: - The best player left on the board is Matt Kalil. They take him and improve an area that isn't always considered sexy come draft time. It pays dividends, though. Matt anchors a line and a steady offense that finds its way to a Super Bowl in 2015. They lose, but at least they found their way.
If I actually got paid to write this stuff, I'd have the next sorry ass prediction on its way. Until then, I invite you, the reader, to the bizarro world ... let your imagination and synapses fire.
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