A: Even two years post retirement, the player still needs a NOC [No Objection Certificate] from his respective country's board. Only then will we [IPL] take him. As far as IPL is concerned, our objective is to have players who are currently playing for their country.They got with the 26th overall pick in 1997. They skipped on Tom Brady like the rest of them in 2000 for Gio Carmazzi in the third round; no, really, they did. The only decent hit was eighthrounder Elvis Grbac in 1993, and he didn't make a Pro Bowl until he left the 49ers..

I think that's where Te'o happens to be, even though many teams still consider him a secondround talent in light of his good but not but decisive Pro Day showing on Tuesday. For now, I'm moving him back into the first round. The Vikings fit the bill, with two firstround picks, a penchant for picking Irish stars, and some need at linebacker.."He's just so passionate and you've got to understand their mindset. He's out there 58 passes whe