One Round NFL Mock Draft
Posted: March 29, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Mock Drafts | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Mock Draft, Team Needs 1 Comment »We’re a few weeks into free agency, and a few teams have addressed some of the needs they perhaps would have looked to the draft to fill. With that in mind, we’re forced to re-evaluate our mock draft,
1. Indianapolis (2-14) – Team Needs: QB, OG, SS, OC, 2CB, WR, NT, TE, DE, LB, RB - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
The Colts are trying to make the media think this pick won’t be Andrew Luck but they are not doing a good job. They have not even had a private meeting with Robert Griffin sighting “time constraints” as the reason. Luck is everything a team could want in a QB prospect and more. He has the athleticism and size of Cam Newton combined with the throwing ability of Aaron Rodgers. Whether or not he can put it all together and become one of the all time great QBs is all that remains.
2. Washington – from St. Louis (2-14) – QB, WR, LG, ILB, RT, CB, NT, TE, OC, SS, K, Rush LB - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
The Redskins gave up three 1st round picks and more to move up four spots and they are not taking anyone but Griffin or Luck here. Griffin is a dream fit for Shanahan’s system because of his athleticism, accuracy, and arm strength. Griffin has the speed and athleticism of Michael Vick in his prime but the throwing ability and accuracy of Drew Brees. Even though the Redskins gave up a lot to get Griffin, if he fulfills his potential and becomes a franchise QB, it would be hard to say that it was not worth it.
3. Minnesota (3-13) – LT, CB, WR, S, OG, 2LB, DT, FB, RB3 - Matt Kalil, OT, USC
The Vikings have really two options here at No. 3. They can make the smart move and take Matt Kalil to protectChristian Ponder or they can make the dumb move and take Morris Claiborne. Even though Claiborne is a phenomenal prospect, you simply can’t pass up on a franchise LT when that is your biggest need. While Claiborne might be a better CB than Kalil is a LT, it is not often a team is in a position to get an elite LT prospect. If the Vikings take Claiborne and Kalil becomes a franchise LT, this will be considered one of the worst moves of all time.
Compensatory Picks Announced
Posted: March 26, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Compensatory Picks, Order Leave a comment »Today the NFL Owners announced the 32 compensatory picks for this year’s draft. After the jump, see who got what
The Big 7 Quarterback Prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft
Posted: March 25, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Scouting Reports | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Andrew Luck, Brandon Weeden, Brock Osweiler, Kirk Cousins, Nick Foles, quarterback prospects, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill Leave a comment »This in one of the most compelling quarterback draft classes in a long time because of the star power at the top of the draft with Luck and Griffin in conjunction with the complete uncertainty after those two players. Some scouts love Tannehill and his upside, while others debate whether or not he she even be taken in the second round. Others praise Weeden because of his maturity and production. While another pocket of people like Cousins because of his leadership and experience. All in all this is a fascinating group of quarterbacks and unlike anything we have seen in recent years.
Read about the QBs after the jump
Kendall Wright Player Profile
Posted: March 23, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Scouting Reports | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Baylor, combine, Kendall Wright, player profile, Pro Day, Robert Griffin III, Scouting Report, Texas 2 Comments »Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 196
Combine 40: 4.61
Pro Day 40: 4.41-4.46
Combine Vertical: 38.5
First Word: His stock soared with Robert Griffin III’s as the two terrorized the Big 12 through the air this past season. However, Wrights stock took a hit when he ran a slow 40 yard dash at the combine.
Saints get punished – Jets get Tebowed
Posted: March 21, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos, Dwight Jones, Lonnie Edwards, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Tim Tebow Leave a comment »This is not draft news (though both play a role on the draft) but I felt I needed to address both of these issues. First of all, I completely and 100% agree with Godell’s punishment for the Saints. I play football and it is not okay for multiple coaches and a GM to pay their players money to injure opposing players. I know football is a violent game but it is simply unnaceptable to give players bonuses for hurting people. How does this news affect the draft? Well, as part of the punishment, the Saints lost their 2012 and 2013 2nd round draft picks. Now, the Saints don’t have a pick in this year’s draft until the 3rd round. For a team with multiple flaws on the defensive side of the ball (LB, DT, CB) they will now be looking towards middle of the road players to fill that need. They will now have to look at Free Agency to fill those needs.
In other major NFL news, the Jets gave up a 4th and 6th round pick in this years draft to land a backup QB in Tim Tebow. The Jets have numerous needs (WR, RT, FS, SS, HB, RG) and now lack two draft picks that could have helped fill those needs. And all to land a backup QB when they already had two other QBs on the roster? This move screams of a PR move to try and fix the image of the Jets organization. Ultimately, I feel that Denver robbed the Jets and for a cap strapped team like the Jets, this move will greatly effect next years team. A 4th round pick on a guard like Lonnie Edwards or a WR like Dwight Jones would have helped this team a lot more than Tim Tebow will. The Broncos won on this deal big time.
Third Round Prospects I love
Posted: March 20, 2012 Filed under: 2012 Top Players Available | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Brandon Brooks, Brandon Washington, Chris Polk, Josh Chapman, Mike Martin, Mitchell Schwarts Leave a comment »Note to all the new viewers: In order to see the entire story, you must click “Read the rest of the entry”. You can also subscribe to the blog and comment on posts
This is a continuation of the second round prospects posted here. The strongest point of this year’s NFL Draft is definitely in the middle rounds. What this draft lacks in elite talent, it makes up for in quality, starting caliber players in the second to fourth rounds of the draft. Perhaps the best talent in this draft can be found in the third round, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. After the jump, see a few prospects who I like in the third round.
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Knowing the 2012 Guard Prospects
Posted: March 14, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Scouting Reports, Positional Analysis | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Kelechi Osemele, David DeCastro, Brandon Washington, Cordy Glenn, Kevin Zeitler, Amini Silatolu, Philip Blake, Brandon Brooks, Senio Kelemente, Tony Bergstrom 2 Comments »Editors Note: This is a great, great post by a new author of mine. If you have any questions for him, let him know in the comments.
The Guards position is becoming more and more important in today’s NFL.Some of the best rushing teams and best O-lines in league history have had elite guard. A guy like Carl Nicks, or Ben Grubbs can instantly improve the play and toughness of the offensive line. Below is a ranking and analysis of the top guard prospects of the 2012 draft class. This post will also include projected draft position and links to their play. Many of these players have potential to be impact players in the NFL. Without further delay here are the top ten offensive guard prospects of the 2012 NFL Draft.
My 2012 NCAA Tournament Bracket
Posted: March 14, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »With the 2012 NCAA tournament starting tomorrow I figured I would give my bracket to yall. Just to let you know, even though I watch a ton of college basketball, I suck at picking brackets. After the jump see who I am picking
Free Agency Thread
Posted: March 13, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Cortland Finnegan, Indianapolis Colts, Justin Blackmon, NFL Free Agency, Reggie Wayne, St. Louis Rams, tampa bay buccaneers, Trent Richardson, Washington Redskins Leave a comment »Update #12: Chad Henne signs a 2 year deal with the Jaguars. I predict him to be starting before week 6.
Update #11: The Cardinals have signed OG/OT Adam Snyder to a five year deal and the Patriots have signed DT Jonathan Fanene to a 3 year deal. He is a good rotational player so as long as they did not over pay him, it would be a good signing
Update #10: Leron McClain has signed a 3 year deal with the Chargers. Sounds like Mike Tolbert will be moving on.
Update #9: Peyton Hillis signs with the Chiefs. No terms released but pairing him with Charles seems like a great move. According to Adam Schefter, it is a one year $3 million deal. In news related to the draft, I just can’t see a way where the Browns don’t take Trent Richardson. Can’t go into the 2012-2013 season with the team they have.
Update #8 – Laurent Robinson signs a 5 year 32.5 million dollar deal. That is just utter insanity. WRs are getting paid today. Jags still need a #1 WR as Robinson is not that
Update #7 – Paul Soliai, the top NT in free agency, resigns with the Dolphins. Terms not released but this is a good move for the Dolphins no matter what they paid him.
Update #6: DeSean Jackson resigns with the Eagles for 5 years and $51 million. Also, the first couple updates have been moved below the jump
