Around the NFL

English: Tommy Kelly, a National Football League player. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here is a quick look around the league.

Osi Umenyiora leaving for the Atlanta Falcons shouldn't surprise anyone but it will be different to face the Giants next year for most offensive lines in the league.

Chase leaves his New York City location for a new spot in Carolina

First Elvis enters the building and now Michael Huff...any doubt Ozzie is the Wizard when it comes to being an NFL GM.

Tommy Kelly is let go by the Oakland Raiders so I guess patience is the word for 2013 in Oakland.

Matt Flynn is on the market but who would be interested in him maybe the Jaguars, Bills, Raiders or a mystery team.

Hard to walk away...will James Harrison find a new home.    Any suggestions?

Where ever he lands I think Eric Winston will be one of the best bargains of the off-season.   Dallas should seriously look to replace Doug Free with Eric Winston.

I believe Ahmad Bradshaw will be able to keep his place in New York this season.

Matt Barkley looked good at his Pro Day.  What a surprise?  Seems like a good kid hope he lands in warm weather as the USC guys struggle in cold weather.

Marcus Lattimore did drills today and did good.   I don't think there is a football person not pulling for this kid.   Should bounce back ala Willis McGahee.

Preview for 2014 NFL Sidelines.   My question is which college coach Washington's Steve Sarkisian or Stanford's David Shaw get hired in the NFL first next off-season.  Rex or Jason keep an eye on these guys if you start to see they "bumped" into Jerry or Woody.

10 Ways to Improve the NFL for Fans

The new NFL logo went into use at the 2008 draft. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I am willing to bet few people look forward to the football season as much as I do. I heard a caller on the radio say that the NFL has made not just the Super Bowl an unofficial holiday, but every Sunday a holiday when football is being played. I agree wholeheartedly.

Granted, I feel that way regarding college football, too, but that's also not to say that there are some obvious and less obvious tweaks, updates, and changes that can be done to make the whole football experience even greater. Be scared, baseball!

Here are some ideas that I have had for a while. As always feel free to send me additional ones, modify these, or tell me I'm crazy. There is nothing better than discussing football with passionate fans. 

1. Rotate the NFL Draft

This is another item I have preached about for years, and hopefully, it gets addressed. Based on where I live, I have been able to attend the NFL Draft several times in New York City. It is a great event. With that said, I can't understand why it is locked into only being in New York. The NFL Draft is a ratings monster for the league, and my idea is to let some of the smaller-market cities that will never have the chance to host a Super Bowl, but could handle something like the NFL Draft, bid for it. Imagine the draft in Pittsburgh or Green Bay or Buffalo. These fans are diehards and deserve the chance to see this event up close and personal.  

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