Congratulations, Keith Rivers

It's not often that I take time out of my day to praise the Steelers, Browns or Bengals. I think maybe the last time it happened was when the Steelers drafted Baylor punter Daniel Sepulveda. And that was two Drafts ago. So it doesn't happen often, and when it does I suppose I try to make it as obscure as possible so that no one notices. Even the die-hardest of fans probably won't care that I'm praising a punter. Even if he is on the Steelers.

Speaking of punters, I met former Loch Raven H.S. standout, Sean Landeta, who punted for about 65 years in the NFL and played for at least four or five teams, I think. I know he won at least two Super Bowls. I met Landeta at the NFL Draft. He was searching for the press box, and ironically he was standing in the middle of it when he asked me for directions. I meant to track him down later for a picture, but I got distracted by all of the crazy late-round action on day two, and it slipped my mind. Maybe next year.

Anyway, props to the Cincinnati Bengals for drafting Keith Rivers, who I guarantee you won't get arrested for any of the nonsense that seems to befall the Bengals what seems like every three days. Earlier this year, I visited USC Pro Day, where I got to know Keith personally and also watch him workout for NFL scouts and coaches. He's a solid linebacker who should start for Cincy immediately, and also for many years to come. Congratulations, Keith.

Keith Rivers: USC Pro Day



Keith gets drafted by the Bengals



PS: The Ravens will crush Cincy this year. Twice. Keith alone can't stop the fury of Kyle Boller and the explosive Baltimore offense.