He'd Be a Good Oakland Raider!: NFC East

  Even though I thought Norv might have ruined him in his rookie year, he's bounced back from being coached by Norvell quite nicely.  Perennial Pro Bowl left tackle, with good technique and balance.  He's not afraid to get nasty, and in Oakland that's how we like our linemen to be.

That's it!  No Clinton Portis and his funny disguises, no Jason Campbell, no Andre Carter.  I didn't forget them, just didn't choose them.  Moss was definitely a possibility due to his speed and ability, but I'd like to see more of a consistent passing game to judge that.

Philadelphia Eagles

First off, let me just say that I'd take any of the Raiders top four corner back's over Assante Samuel.  Does that make me a bad person?  I also want to point out that while I'd pick Donovan McNabb high in a fantasy draft, I'm not sold on his leadership abilities as a quarterback.  Does that mean ESPN won't hire me?  I also wanted to put Lito Sheppard in this list.  Is there anyone else in the league that makes bigger plays?  The problem with Lito is he's got C-Wood syndrome, hasn't ever played more than 11 games in a season.

RB - Brian Westbrook:  5'10" and 210 lbs, this guy takes and gives a pounding.  To say he looks nearly identical to Charlie Garner, would not be too much of a stretch.  He does it all, runs between the tackles, around the tackles, through the tacklers, and when he's tired of doing that, you can throw to him over the tacklers or have him throw it to you.  If you don't love this guy, that's because you have a favorite team in the NFC East.

OG - Shawn Andrews:  This guy is quick, agile, strong, and versatile.  He plays Guard but can fill in if needed at Tackle.  Listed as a Guard/Tackle he made the Pro Bowl as a Guard.  The only question about this guy is, what's up with the Mohawk?

S - Brian Dawkins:  Was there ever any doubt that I'd want this guy wearing the Silver and Black?  He's the heart and soul of the Eagles defense and possibly the entire team.  His favorite comic book character is Wolverine, 'the low key leader of the X-Men'.  Well Dawkins has been a leader throughout his career and he doesn't do a bunch of talking.  He'd rather punch you in the face than let you get out of bounds.  He's a little long in the tooth after 12 seasons, but a great role model and example of a pro.

Wow!  I'm surprised that I'm done with them.  Where's Trent Cole?  What are you, his mother?  If so, please tell Trent to put up another 10+ sack season next year and I'll add him to the list.

New York Giants

After the Super Bowl, I'm ready to anoint all of them as honorary Raiders.  Al has already made two of them official Raiders,(Gibril Wilson and William Joseph), and a couple of others already were, (Danny Clark, Kevin Boothe, and Dave Tollefson).  Some guys will get left off even if they're good.  Some guys wouldn't look right outside of a Giants uniform.

QB - Eli Manning:  You thought I wasn't going to put him on here?  He's a legacy player, meaning that his dad, brother, cousin, etc.. is or was a former player.  In Eli's case, he's got two of the three characteristics.  He has the ability to move out of the pocket, has a rifle for an arm, and can lead the team with a laid back approach.  In all actuality, this guy would've been a Raider had it not been for Marty coaching the freakin' Chargers at the time.  The biggest knock has been that personality, but I think he proved the doubters wrong with 'the catch 2' play in the Super Bowl.  He's got plenty of heart.

WR - Plaxico Burress:  Originally, I would've never thought this, but over the past two seasons this guy has become more and more what you want out of your primary receiver.  He plays hurt, and is able to come up big even after sitting out the week before unable to walk.  That's a gamer, and that makes the list.

OC - Shaun O'Hara:

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