Hollywood Draft

They just did a very interesting thing on ESPN's First Take. They asked the 1st and 10 guys to do a top 5 draft if the were starting an NFL franchise. However, the players they would pick would be from movies about football. It got me thinking, who would be my top 5? Here they are:

1. Bobby Boucher, LB, The Waterboy
- The man that got South East Louisiana State University a win in the Bourbon Bowl. Boucher is easily the most talented, albeit craziest, defensive player in the history of Hollywood football. To quote the film:
Paco: Look at Bobby tackle. I haven't seen a tackle like that since Joe Montana.
Walter: Joe Montana was a quarterback, you idiot.
Paco: I said Joe Mantegna.

2. Jonathon "Mox" Moxon, QB, Varsity Blues
- A true leader. Not only can he throw a ball hard enough to brake his dad's face, but he can also inspire a team to revolt against their coach and still win the State title. Furthermore, I plan on running the Oopty-oop offense, and no one understands that system like Moxon. He may nto want your life, but I want him as my quarterback.

3. Julian Washington, RB, Any Given Sunday
- We need an all pro-RB that is able to learn about selfishness, so that by the end of the season, not only is he making big plays, but he is also doing what is best for the team. Washington is that back. He is willing to go that extra inch for you.

4. Julius Campbell, LB, Remember The Titans
- This pick would have been Gerry Bertier, but he can't walk anymore. Instead, we go with his Left Side/Strong Side brother and pride of your TC Williams Titans. He is the perfect compliment to Boucher and give my team a solid defense.

5 & 6. Jamal and Andre Jackson, Guards, The Replacements
- As they say in the movie, these two are a package deal. They are only good when they are playing with each other. Mox needs protection, and these two big men are just the thing to protect their QB, whether it is on the field, or in the parking lot with a Barretta. I am also thinking about playing them as DTs in my 4-3 scheme.

BONUS! I am going to round out my Top 10 for you!

7. Gale Sayers, RB, Brian's Song
- This one is sort of a no-brainer. Sayers is a real life NFL Hall of Fame running back. Plus, he is played by Billy Dee Williams, which just makes him that much greater. After every touchdown, he can kneel and say a prayer for Brian Piccolo.

8. Nigel "The Leg" Gruff, K, The Replacements
- A kicker than can make a field goal from over 70 yards is ok in my book. Sure, the team may have some other holes, but Gruff is too important to pass up. We will just need to solve that whole off-field gambling issue...

9. Earl Wilkinson/Ray Smith, S, The Replacements
- I needed someone in my secondary, and regardless of what name they call him, Wilkinson is an all-pro player. Once he stops beating up cops, he would be a valuable part of our team. He can cover and can make big plays on D.

10. Willie Beaman, WR/QB, Any Given Sunday
- Since I have more faith in Mox's abilities, I am drafting Willie Beaman as my Slash. He will be used mainly as a wideout, but will also be a part of the Oopty-Oop Wildcat we will run with Washington and Sayers. He is too talented to pass up, and he does keep the fans... Screamin...

We would round out our team with other excellent prospects, such as VB's WR Charlie Tweeder, TR's Sumo OT Jumbo, and RTT's LB/S/CB specialist Petey Jones. Our head coach would be TR's Jimmy McGinty, Defensive coordinator RTT's Herman Boone, and offensive coordinator and former star QB, VB's Lance Harbor, who will put the Oopty-oop in place. What is your top 10?