Warren Sapp Speaks About His Bankruptcy, Compares Himself To A Diamond in a Pile of . . .

All, Former Athletes, Legal, Media Gossip/Musings Jason Lisk April 13th. 2012, 5:00pm

Last week, the news came out that Warren Sapp had filed for bankruptcy. Then, news leaked that he was likely out at the NFL Network when his contract expired. Gary Shelton of the Tampa Bay Times interviewed Warren Sapp about his recent struggles. According to Shelton, Sapp hasn’t engendered the kind of sympathy that other popular former Bucs might receive, and is a polarizing figure in the community.

According to Sapp, his problems relate to a bad real estate deal involving low income housing in 2005. As a result of money owed, his entire salary from the NFL Network, reportedly at $540,000 per year, was garnished for a full season, leaving him in further debt. He also says the Super Bowl Ring was misplaced when he was at the Super Bowl. As for the lion-skin rug, Sapp wants you to know he didn’t shoot it. He did, however, shoot the zebra that also became part of his rug collection.

Despite the recent setbacks, Sapp is outwardly maintaining his bravado and confidence.

“This isn’t as tough a situation as when I came out of college, and there were reports of seven positive drug tests, and I was a 21-year-old man. I was coming to the worst franchise in pro football, and Sam Wyche was running a five-ring circus, and my teammates were calling me ‘super-rook’ because they didn’t want me here. You stick a diamond in a pile of s- – - and it’s still a diamond.
“If there is air in my lungs, I’ll find a way.”

[photo via US Presswire]

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67 Responses to “Warren Sapp Speaks About His Bankruptcy, Compares Himself To A Diamond in a Pile of . . .”

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Niger, Please. Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:11 PM
As a Bucs fan, I love Warren Sapp. Stone cold lock for the HOF and one of the most entertaining players of the late 90′s and early 00′s. I just don’t understand how these great athletes are so bad with their money, though.
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A.P. (artist formerly TJ21) Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Hey, the red sox showed up today..nice
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tommyp Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Stone-cold lock? Really?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/12/hall-of-fame-presenter-laments-sapps-recent-off-field-issues/
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scripty Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Lisk, Jav V is good for WASH, and Wind is good for the Texans in the draft. I put a note in the Roundup as well. I’ll throw another update for you in the Roundup here at some point tonight or very early tomorrow.
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Urinal Mint Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:22 PM
I just don’t understand how these great athletes are so bad with their money, though.
Bad advice from predatory “friends.”
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HuskerDawg Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Wow. It’ll be fun watching this guy go broke all while telling us how great he is.
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Some Random Old Dude Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Lisk, Jav V is good for WASH, and Wind is good for the Texans in the draft. I put a note in the Roundup as well. I’ll throw another update for you in the Roundup here at some point tonight or very early tomorrow.
I wanna play. My request is in the Roundup, as well.
Regarding Sapp, that bravado is impressive, but it don’t feed the bulldog. Maybe he can do radio…
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Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Scripty, any teams left (I assume the Steelers have been taken)? Do I need to go back to the roundup?
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Niger, Please. Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Yeah a lock if there ever was one.
Kaufman’s quote from the article: “I have very powerful ammo to get this man in, I believe, based on the merits of what he did on the football field.”
He was an absolute monster. Michael Irvin got in. Lawrence Taylor got in. Warren Sapp will get in.
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HuskerDawg Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Lisk, Jav V is good for WASH, and Wind is good for the Texans in the draft. I put a note in the Roundup as well. I’ll throw another update for you in the Roundup here at some point tonight or very early tomorrow.
So I get Cleveland’s 2nd first rounder, right?
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Niger, Please is a phenomenal handle. Bravo.
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tommyp Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:30 PM
LT was a top-five player all time. A no-doubter if there ever was one. Sapp? Not in the same class. He quit on the Raiders and maybe had five great years with the Bucs, if that.
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José Ovechkin Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Stone-cold lock? Really?
Wait. There’s dissent?
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
I bought my wife a 2012phenomenal Honda Pilot Touring 2 weeks ago. Today, as she’s climbing out of it, she rolls her ankle, falls, somehow slams her right leg in the door, all while knocking an inch out of the fuckin paint on the outside of the door panel. How in the fuck that happens, I ‘ll never know. This kind of shit is why I’m an alcoholic.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:39 PM
and maybe had five great years with the Bucs, if that.
he’s on two separate all decade teams. And those aren’t taken lightly, dude. Guy is a stone cold lock. This might cost him the first ballot.
Scripty, I want a team, too. A lonely team with no suitors. And if a real fan of that team pops up, I’ll hand it over or take advice.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:40 PM
I bought my wife a 2012phenomenal Honda Pilot Touring 2 weeks ago.
I just looked at those on Monday. Way out of my price range.
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Bwick Elias Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Sapp’s money advisors were placing him in annuities only to surrender them quickly after issue. Sapp made the mistake of trusting what his advisors were doing. The reality was they were churning the money to get paid big commissions. Kind of sad, but Sapp should have been questioning this strategy. When you hire a financial advisor you are their boss, and a good boss knows what their employees are doing.
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:41 PM
What is this draft that you guys speak of?
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Bwick Elias Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:41 PM
On top of him clearly spending frivolously, I should add.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:44 PM
What is this draft that you guys speak of?
just an NFL one round or maybe two round mock draft. It went OK last year, despite one guy’s best efforts to ruin it.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Kind of sad, but Sapp should have been questioning this strategy.
he was busy smoking weed, making kids, and shooting zebras. So he was pretty busy.
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RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Stone-cold lock? Really?
So this wasn’t you just posting a dissenting link, but actually believing in the position he’s not a HOFer?
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:46 PM
I’m in if you guys speak need a spot Cargill
I’m still a fuckin alcoholic though
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scripty Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Let me finish feeding my 2 kids. I’ll put an update in this thread in 20.
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Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:47 PM
It went OK last year, despite one guy’s best efforts to ruin it.
I thought it went well. You gotta let the Spencer/Mallet pick go Dirt.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
I’m in if you guys speak need a spot Cargill
I’m not even in. They won’t let me in, but they’ll let spencer in. I see how it is.
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tommyp Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Stone-cold lock to me means he’s a no-doubt first-ballot choice. At this point, that is questionable. Just linked to the story is all. We can debate his merits all you want, and that’s fine. that’s what this forum is for.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:52 PM
You gotta let the Spencer/Mallet pick go Dirt.
I was protesting that pick as it was being made, and I refuse to stop. It should simply have been overruled as asinine. We could have gotten a lot more right than we did (although all those QBs fucked it up fast).
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Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:55 PM
I was protesting that pick as it was being made, and I refuse to stop. It should simply have been overruled as asinine. We could have gotten a lot more right than we did (although all those QBs fucked it up fast).
I am not disagreeing with you, just saying that water is under the bridge. We still got like 8 or 9 right notwithstanding.
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RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Stone-cold lock to me means he’s a no-doubt first-ballot choice.
We can debate his merits all you want, and that’s fine. that’s what this forum is for.
Then I think I disagree with your definition of what a “Stone-cold lock” is?
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 5:58 PM
just saying that water is under the bridge
I will kill Spencer.
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tommyp Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:01 PM
I will say this: there is no comparison to LT, who changed the way the game was played. Can’t say that about Sapp, who did not.
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:03 PM
I just looked at those on Monday. Way out of my price range
If I would’ve known she was gonna be knockin the paint off with her shins, then I would’ve opted for something a little more reasonable.
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Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:04 PM
I will kill Spencer.
He had a good run.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:06 PM
I will say this: there is no comparison to LT, who changed the way the game was played. Can’t say that about Sapp, who did not.
so now you’ve compared him to Lawrence Taylor, and twice disavowed any comparison. I don’t see how any of your talk is remotely relevant. What is the point of comparing him to Lawrence Taylor?
Is it impossible to be a guarantee for the hall of fame unless you’re better than Lawrence Taylor? Because honestly, dude, nobody has ever been better than Lawrence Taylor.
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scripty Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:23 PM
*** 2012 Commenter Draft – Tentative Commenter Assignments ***
Here is what I’ve accumulated so far, apologies to any errors but I think I got all of the requests. There were a few requests and situations where some people said they’d defer to other commenters if need be. I am sure there’ll be some date/time conflicts (TBD per Lisk) so as always – the draft lineup REMAINS FLUID.
Teams & picks taken:
Pick Team Commentor
2 Redskins (From Rams) Jay V
3 Vikings Ark
4 Browns Spencer096
7 Jaguars Geezus
8 Dolphins Caribou
12 Seahawks jmorris
14 Cowboys urinal mint
15 Eagles PhillyMantis
16 Jets Senator Jersey
17 Bengals (From Raiders) José Ovechkin
18 Chargers SROD
19 Bears Sportsgal ??
21 Bengals Coach Mike Woodson
22 Browns (From Falcons) Scripty
23 Lions JHS
24 Steelers Brawny Tom
26 Texans Nathan Wind
27 Patriots (From Saints) WWOS
28 Packers ButtersBC
31 Patriots Cleet
32 Giants Lorenzo Von Matterhorn
Orphan picks:
Pick Team
1 Colts
5 Buccaneers
6 Rams (From Redskins)
9 Panthers
10 Bills
11 Chiefs
13 Cardinals
20 Titans
25 Broncos
29 Ravens
30 49ers
Other:
Willing to take an orphan pick:
Clayton Cargill
Glorious Mullett
HuskerDawg (sorry man I snaked that for myself)?
Also:
Heldover has requested the Saints/Raiders
Starkweather has asked to the “Official If This Pick were an NBA Draft Pick Evaluator/Non-Slapper”
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scripty Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:25 PM
I’ll throw out an update at some point this weekend if there’s an prominent NFL post, and again in the Monday Roundup. Refer inquiring people here if possible…. thanks.
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Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Thanks Scripty, for handling this. I am will to bet Ballz will take the 49ers and BSanders might give you a write-up for the Colts.
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Some Random Old Dude Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Scripty, I add my gratitude & thanks as well. Looking forward to the picking and the smack talk.
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Broccoli Beef Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:32 PM
Scripty, I’m willing to contribute as well. You can toss me with the orpahns, just do not give me the Ravens.
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Broccoli Beef Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Oh, and on the chance that Ballz does not want to do the Niners, I will gladly take them.
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Jason Lisk Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Did Sportsgal volunteer for the Bears? Last year she didn’t want to do it I don’t think.
Vez wants a spot too. He lives in Chicago and could pick for Bears or go on the FA list.
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bsanders37 Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:42 PM
I’ll take the Colts, but is it at all possible for me to trade the pick straight up to the Broncos for Peyton Manning? Just wondering.
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Jason Lisk Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Also, Roarke sent me an email, wants the St. Louis Rams.
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A.P. (artist formerly TJ21) Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Ill take the Bills!
/pours one out for jpq
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scripty Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:50 PM
ok, look for update early tomorrow morning in this thread.
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 6:53 PM
I’ll take the Panthers or some shit
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phillymantis915 Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Can’t wait to for this, definitely was a lot of fun last year. Just no spence taking Ryan Mallett for the Bengals at 4th overall again. Sorry spence.
/hands spence the bong
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A.P. (artist formerly TJ21) Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 7:15 PM
just remind me how it all works again
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Clayton Cargill Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:03 PM
just remind me how it all works again
penis, vagina. penis, vagina.
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rodmansrage Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:06 PM
his problems relate to a bad real estate deal involving low income housing in 2005
why would he think “low income housing” would be a good investment? i mean, if it was in chicago where you’re probably getting a ton of bribes (in straight cash, homie) on the side, i just dont get it.
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Something tells me Sapp doesn’t keep it 100
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José Ovechkin Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Gracias Scripty.
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José Ovechkin Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:25 PM
just remind me how it all works again
I didn’t do it last year but I think it was an E-mail thing? I just have to give the person picking 16th my E-mail right?
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reggie_dunlap Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 8:54 PM
I’ll take the Bucs.
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Urinal Mint Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Good to see this is materializing
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starkweather Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Hey, I sent Lisk an email asking for any orphan team, too. I feel so low and dejected. This comment section is turning into a mirror on my non-commenter life.
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A.P. (artist formerly TJ21) Says:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Thats what you get for living on the west coast
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scripty Says:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:43 AM
*** 2012 Commenter Draft – Commenter Assignments V 2.0 ***
Status - Still Fluid; But not as Fluid as Before; Dates/Times TBD by Lisk
Pick Team Commentor
1 Colts Bsanders
2 Redskins (From Rams) Jay V
3 Vikings Ark
4 Browns Spencer096
5 Buccaneers Babar
6 Rams (From Redskins) Roarke
7 Jaguars Geezus
8 Dolphins Caribou
9 Panthers GloriousMullett
10 Bills A.P.
11 Chiefs *Broccoli Beef
12 Seahawks jmorris
13 Cardinals *Starkweather
14 Cowboys Urinal Mint
15 Eagles PhillyMantis
16 Jets Senator Jersey
17 Bengals (From Raiders) José Ovechkin
18 Chargers SROD
19 Bears Vez
20 Titans *reggie_dunlap
21 Bengals Coach Mike Woodson
22 Browns (From Falcons) Scripty
23 Lions JHS
24 Steelers Brawny Tom
25 Broncos **HuskerDawg
26 Texans Nathan Wind
27 Patriots (From Saints) WWOS
28 Packers ButtersBC
29 Ravens *Clayton Cargill
30 49ers **Ballz
31 Patriots Cleet
32 Giants Lorenzo Von Matterhorn
*These four commenters just asked for any team;
**Ballz likely but needs to be confirmed; HuskerDawg might not want this team – needs confirmed.
Pick Team Commentor
1 Colts Bsanders
2 Redskins (From Rams) Jay V
3 Vikings Ark
4 Browns Spencer096
5 Buccaneers Babar
6 Rams (From Redskins) Roarke
7 Jaguars Geezus
8 Dolphins Caribou
9 Panthers GloriousMullett
10 Bills A.P.
11 Chiefs *Broccoli Beef
12 Seahawks jmorris
13 Cardinals *Starkweather
14 Cowboys Urinal Mint
15 Eagles PhillyMantis
16 Jets Senator Jersey
17 Bengals (From Raiders) José Ovechkin
18 Chargers SROD
19 Bears Vez
20 Titans *reggie_dunlap
21 Bengals Coach Mike Woodson
22 Browns (From Falcons) Scripty
23 Lions JHS
24 Steelers Brawny Tom
25 Broncos **HuskerDawg
26 Texans Nathan Wind
27 Patriots (From Saints) WWOS
28 Packers ButtersBC
29 Ravens *Clayton Cargill
30 49ers Ballz
31 Patriots Cleet
32 Giants Lorenzo Von Matterhorn
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scripty Says:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:44 AM
WHOA. Sorry for the double post on the order. That was unintentional. Damn this tiny laptop keyboard!
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GloriousMullet Says:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
I like it
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Babar 2.0 Says:
April 14th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Shit…I started my Panthers research last night, and found out I got traded to the Bucs this morning.
Not a problem…
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Nathan Wind Says:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Lisk has my e-mail, I assume that is who needs it. How much of a write up is the norm? I assume it’s along the lines of the following: hit on team need, hit on players that they liked but were no longer there, hit on the reasons behind the pick, and note remaining team needs. Something in the 2,500 word range?
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starkweather Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
2500 words? No, it’s like 300 tops
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scripty Says:
April 15th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Here’s the 2011 draft link
http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2011/04/21/nfl-mock-draft-let-the-commenters-decide/
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Gerard Portmanteau Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 12:10 AM
I did the Broncos last year and would take ‘em again. No one will read this.
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Seven Different Kinds Of WhatHaveYa Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 12:15 AM
angel city, two minute warning gp. if you don’t have it, GET IT!!