Raiders need a QB, but Flynn isn't the answer

The Oakland Raider's are close to completing a deal with the Seattle Seahawks that would send an Oakland draft pick in 2013 and 2014 to Seattle for their backup quarterback Matt Flynn, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. You may recall during last year's off season, the buzz surrounding the then Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn and who was going to sign him. Teams were so high on this guy and I never understood why. He only had two impressive games up to that point. Seattle signed him to a three year $26 million deal in 2012 and he lost the starting job to rookie Russell Wilson during the preseason. Flynn is a backup quarterback, plain and simple. The Raiders would be making a mistake by giving up draft picks for a backup quarterback when they should be using those draft picks to try and help rebuild their horrid roster. Cut Carson Palmer and draft a quarterback. Heck, sign Kevin Kolb if you have to (just don't overpay). But don't give up draft picks for a backup quarterback, you already have one in Terrell Pryor.

Teams can't win in March

Spending money during free agency doesn't guarantee on-field success. Just ask the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles. This year the Miami Dolphins have made the most noise in free agency overpaying for Mike Wallace, Dannell Ellerbe, and Phillip Wheeler. In all they've made some good acquisitions but I don't believe this team will be a threat in 2013. Ryan Tannehill is still learning and hasn't reached that next level in terms of his play. The team also has a glaring hole at the running back position after Reggie Bush signed with Detroit, left tackle with Jake Long a member of the Rams, and cornerback with the loss of Sean Smith to Kansas City. The Dolphins are the second best team in the AFC East behind the Patriots, however they're not yet a playoff contender. Teams can't win in March!

Who is the favorite to represent AFC in Super Bowl XLVIII?

The Denver Broncos are the "team to beat" in the AFC and the favorite to reach the Super Bowl come the 2013 season. The Broncos signed Wes Welker today to a two year deal. When you consider the fact that Peyton Manning, a future first ballot hall of famer, already has two of the best young wide receivers in the league in Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker and then throw Welker in the slot... that's going to be the league's most dangerous passing attack. Denver also signed guard Louis Vasquez to help sure up their offensive line. The Broncos are having a great offseason thus far having signed key players without losing any important names. They do still have needs at running back, linebacker, and corner but those needs can be addressed in the draft and through out the rest of free agency. As of now, Denver is the team to beat in the AFC.

49ers respond to Seahawks trade, acquire Anquan Boldin

After Seattle traded for Percy Harvin, division rival San Francisco responded sending a 2013 sixth round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Boldin, 32 years old, was bound to be released by Baltimore after refusing to take a pay cut but instead of having to test free agency his head coach John Harbaugh traded him to his brother, Jim, for a sixth round pick in this year's draft. A good move by San Fran because they need help at the receiver position, there's not much depth behind Michael Crabtree. Boldin will be able to come in and be a reliable target for the young Colin Kaepernick.

Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin traded to Seattle Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings traded diva Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks in return for a 2013 first and seventh round pick and a 2014 mid round pick, according to NFL.com.
Boy, as if the Seahawks weren't on the rise enough, now they add one of the league's elite play makers. Harvin, despite is diva-ish behavior, is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Whether he's lined up in the backfield, the slot, on the perimeter, or as a return man on special teams he's always a threat to take it to the house. The Seahawks put themselves in an even better position to challenge the 49ers for the NFC West in 2013 after this trade.