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My Take: Right now we have to take a wait-and-see approach because it's not Tom Brady slinging the rock. You also have No. 1 wideout Brandon Marshall demanding a trade or causing off-the-field problems.

Marshall needs to quiet down, play football, and stop being so arrogant and dumb off the field. Focus on the team and do your job, and not only will you benefit with a big contract, but Royal and Kyle Orton will also benefit from your play.

Theoretically this sounds good for Royal, don't assume Wes Welker numbers. On average Royal is the 22nd wide receiver being taken and 58th player overall. That's way too early for me considering all the questions surrounding the Broncos' passing game.

From quarterback to wide receiver issues, I wouldn't risk that high a pick for him.

Falcons | Will use Gonzalez as a blocking tight end

J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will catch his share of passes in the Falcons offense this season. However, with the offense built around RB Michael Turner, Gonzalez will be relied upon to be a productive blocking tight end.

"Tony will help our offense in a number of ways," offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey said. "One thing he's going to do is that he's a productive blocker and that's important in our offense ... As successful as he's been as a receiver, he's a good blocker too and he really doesn't get the credit that he should."

My Take: Come on people, what is so different from what happened in Kansas City? We've heard that for years. Then again, there is a difference as he had 73 receptions in 2006 and 78 in 2005, both big years for running back Larry Johnson.

When the running game came crashing back down to earth the last two years, his numbers rose: 96 receptions in 2008 and 99 in 2007.

This one falls under "Things that make you go hmmm..." Either way, he's on a new team with a strong rushing attack that wants to remain a run-first offense, so I think twice on Gonzo. Not knocking him, as he's quality, but this makes a big difference. Gonzo is the third tight end being taken, with an overall ADP of 57, the fifth round in a 12-team league.

For me that's too early, especially with Kellin Winslow out there.

Jason Witten and Antonio Gates are being taken ahead of him. That's how it should be. The truth is that I'm a closet Winslow fan because, when healthy, he's just a beast. If only Winslow could shut his trap, stay healthy and stop being a prima donna, he could eventually be the league's best tight end!

I would let Gonzo slide and come back two rounds later and grab Winslow. It's a risk, but this year, I'd probably do that. I'll take a risk like that in the middle rounds versus the early rounds. It's getting exciting.

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