While We’re Waiting… Draft, draft and more draft discussion. And a little about Kyrie.

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Scott weighs in at The Score on Browns’ draft questions– “3. There seems to be an even split on Tannehill, with some saying his upside is strong enough for the Browns to take a calculated risk, while others don’t think he’s a top 10 talent. Where do you fall? The latter. I could probably list 25 or so teams which could afford the “calculated risk,” and Cleveland isn’t one of them. This team is in shambles, and taking Tannehill at No. 4 could conceivably lead to a draft of missing on every need. Picking a project QB early means you’re ultimately pairing him with lower-quality skill talent. Load up on studs this year, and then take next season’s Tannehill.” [The Score]

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“It’s that trend of being technically unable to finish two seasons of basketball in a row that I’m glad Kyrie was able to break before it ever actually started. I’m not sure there’s anything remotely positive about the possibility of that thought having to hang anywhere in, around, or near his head moving forward either. Which is all why I’m more encouraged than I otherwise would be with the fact that he’s back playing right now, even if it means the Cavs might lose a ping pong ball or three in the process.” [Bowers/Stepien Rules]

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NBA draft preview, Terrence Jones– “Terrence Jones finished his sophomore year averaging 12 points and 7 rebounds per game on 55% true shooting. He looks like an NBA player: 6’9” tall, 7’2” wingspan, 250 lbs, athletic & strong. Best utilized as a face-up power forward, he skillfully puts the ball on the floor with his dominant left hand and attacks the paint. He harnesses his athleticism on defense as an effective weak side shot blocker, rejecting almost two per game. His biggest downfall is a propensity to disappear, as his effort can wane and maturity questions follow him. An example of his inconsistency displayed itself during my look at MKG earlier this season; against Indiana in December, Jones finished with 4 points and 1 rebound while being repeatedly benched by John Calipari. For a very big guy, he can overly rely on a “finesse” game. His rebounding is average; for pace adjusted, per minute defensive rebounding, he ranks 72nd of 118 PF’s in draftexpress.com’s database. Finally, he lacks refined back-to-the -basket moves and a reliable jumper (32% from three, 63% on free throws).” [Hetrick/Cavs the Blog]

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Video proves that Brandon Weeden is accurate. Or has a quick release. Or something sciencey. [Sports Science Youtube]

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“Best Option at No. 22: Cordy Glenn, OG/OT, Georgia Rationale: The quarterback debate is a moot point if there is not an anchor on the right side of the offensive line. A disaster last season comprised of plug-and-play linemen at right tackle led to a tough year for second-year quarterback Colt McCoy. Enter Cordy Glenn.

Glenn is the third highest rated offensive linemen in this draft and will instantly upgrade the right side of the offensive line. His large size and athleticism projects him to be capable of transitioning to right tackle in the NFL.” [Hoag/The OBR]

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Finally– “Ron Artest switching his name to World Peace is like Rosanne Barr changing hers to Jenny Craig.” [Mark Schwab/twitter]