2008 NFL Draft

With the 20th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select… I don’t know.  And, it is killin’ me!! What I believe is that the Buccaneers Front Office have had a very good free agency period.  They have acquired value and depth without putting themselves back into the salary cap problems left over from the Rich McKay era. Clearly, the Buccaneers need at least one cornerback in the draft (probably two). Brian Kelly bought out the final year of his contract and signed... [Read more]

John Adams on HBO

Last Sunday, HBO started a new mini-series, John Adams, with Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney.  I realize there are millions of people that would rather watch Gene Simmons Family Jewels.  I just don’t fall into that category.  John Adams has A LOT going for it.  The actors are first-rate.  Tom Hanks is the executive producer, and, traditionally, I like period pieces in film (I really enjoyed the HBO mini-series, Rome). If you get HBO and cannot watch as it airs, I recommend setting your... [Read more]

DrewGriffin.com March Madness Pick’em Contest

Hello Ladies and Gents, The answer to your question is “yes”. I will be hosting my Free March Madness Tournament Pool on my website for the 9th year in a row. As you know, I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to win this year, so I was considering only inviting my dad to play. That way, I would be assured victory. However, I am not motivated by shallow victories. With this in mind, I hope that you consider playing in our tournament. Several of you guys have been playing for years and I appreciate... [Read more]

Buccaneers 2008 Free Agency

What is wrong with the Buccaneers free agent signings?  C Jeff Faine (New Orleans) AGE: 26 LB Antoine Cash (Tampa Bay) AGE: 26 DE Jimmy Wilkerson (Kansas City) AGE: 27 TE John Gilmore (Chicago) AGE: 28 QB Brian Griese (Chicago) AGE: 33 LB Leon Joe (Buffalo) AGE: 26 LB Teddy Lehman (Detroit) AGE: 26 LB Matt McCoy (New Orleans) AGE: 25 TE Ben Troupe (Tennessee) AGE: 25 CB Sammy Davis (Tampa Bay) AGE: 27 WR Antonio Bryant (San Francisco) AGE: 27 RB Warrick Dunn (Atlanta) AGE: 33 DE Marques Douglas... [Read more]

Favorite Tools – Gmail

Gmail I recently switched to Gmail from Yahoo Mail Plus. It took me a while, but I finally got it. If you are a Gmail user, you will know what “it” is. Using labels instead of folders, handling spam, using conversations instead of managing several relevant emails. Gmail is superior to anything out there. Here is a simple tutorial. Gmail groups all replies with their original message, creating a single conversation or thread. In other email systems, responses appear as separate messages... [Read more]