The Myth of Mike Mamula

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Daily Links: It’s Like Reading Tea Leaves
Published 4/18/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
Here’s E-Bola’s take on yesterday’s press conference, the beat rook is fitting in already. Pete Prisco outlines the Jared Allen situation and three teams interested and the RBs in this draft. The Baltimore Sun writes that McNair just put the Ravens in a tight spot. MDS makes the case for Mike Mamula’s name not being synonymous with Good Combine / Bad Player. Here’s a fascinating look at a psychologist’s view of each player position. I Love the ...

More draft news and other links
Published 4/18/2008 by ATL_eagle at Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com
The New York Times debunks the "Mamula bust" story that surfaces annually before the draft. The Giants may add another BC guy to the roster if Cherilus is still around when they pick. Carolina needs to move up if they want Ryan. Future Eagle Colin Larmond is burning up the track. The Blackhawks signed Dan Bertram and Mike Brennan. Replacing Brennan as Hockey captain will be Brock Bradford. Rivals considers our football game against URI a serious mismatch.

The Myth of Mike Mamula
Published 4/18/2008 by Michael David Smith at Football Outsiders
The Myth of Mike Mamula At the New York Times’ Fifth Down blog this week I wrote about Mike Mamula , tight ends and the spread offense , Bill Walsh reading mock drafts , the NFL schedule and Ryan Clady . posted 4-18-2008 at 3:08 PM by Michael David Smith || Extra Points 4 Comments I have to disagree. Mike Mamula sucked. :: Dean — 4/18/2008 @ 3:39 pm I think another issue with the lack of TE prospects, is that most are playing basketball instead. :: Tom D — 4/18/2008 @ 3:40 pm Re 2, that’s ...

A Brief Conversation With Mike Mamula [Mamula]
Published 4/25/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... Mamula did admit that he's pleased that there are more stories about how his label as a "bust" is a little unfair and said that he was very happy with Michael David Smith's piece for the New York Times' Fifth Down blog. ...

6. New York Jets: Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
Published 4/26/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... State defensive end Vernon Gholston is the No. 1 player on my draft board, the player I think will be the best professional of anyone drafted this weekend. He lasted until the sixth pick, when the Jets chose him; he'll likely play outside linebacker in coach Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. Gholston's stock skyrocketed after he had a phenomenal combine, and that led to some doubters labeling him the next Mike Mamula. That bothers me for two reasons. First, it's unfair to Mike Mamula. And second, it ignores how well Gholston played on the field at Ohio ...