About six months ago, while broadcasting the Willis McGahee show from Michael’s Pub in Columbia, a fortuneteller of sorts shot me a text during a break. We had been discussing the ins and outs of the upcoming 2008 NFL draft and who we thought Ozzie would choose in the first round. The text message read…”Anita, just remember the name Joe Flacco.” I said to myself, “Joe Flacco, the guy from Delaware. The school with the mascot of a BLUE CHICKEN!!” What about the big name guys, the guys in the headlines, you know Chad Henne, Matt Ryan, Brian Brohm. Maybe this texter was only sending this message because he had graduated from the same school fifteen years prior or maybe he did it because Joe has been described as… “arm like a bazooka”…”tons of leadership ability”…”calm presence and composure”… “led his team to the National Championship game”… “excellent size and a big frame”… “quick delivery” … “throws a terrific deep ball” … “tough and durable” His stat line is phenomenal – 63.5% completion, 4,263 yds in 15 games, 23TD and only 5 picks. And, honestly, the Blue Hen’s division, the CAA, is a FAR CRY from Pop Warner. The Colonial is perhaps the strongest division in small college football. Has everyone forgotten who Rich Gannon was (let me give you a little help….NFL MVP 2002!!!) Joe appears to be ready for the NFL and is comfortable and prepared to take the Raven’s starting QB job this season. No more Steve, Kyle is inconsistent, Troy is not the “proto-typical” anchor. I know the Charm City is ready to greet Mr. Flacco with open arms and cheer him on as he brings the Baltimore Ravens back onto a winning path. To that anonymous texter…the next round is on me!!!

Posted on Monday, May 5th, 2008 at 11:11 am.
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