You all seem to send more nasty e-mails than usual after my post-draft grades. NFL personnel men hate the grades more than you. Landing Darrelle Revis helps gives the Jets an ace 07 draft. (US Presswire) Just remember one thing: Theyre knee-jerk reactions. We live in a time of immediacy. So we do them quickly [...]
Posted on April 29th, 2010 by admin
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The Kansas City Chiefs didnt just pass the test at this years NFL draft. They aced it. When Rick Gosselin of the graded last weekends draft he handed out one A+, and it was to the Chiefs. Gosselin admired every move the team made, and, frankly, so do I. They found value in every round [...]
Posted on April 28th, 2010 by admin
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Here are two keys to get you ready for the 2011 NFL Draft class: It will be loaded with good quarterbacks and you should spend a lot of time watching the North Carolina defense. Arkansas Ryan Malletts talent will make scouts pay attention. (Getty Images) Yes, the Tar Heels. On my list of the top [...]
Posted on April 27th, 2010 by admin
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Casserly breaks down NFC draft Looking at how AFC teams fared in the draft, and which prospects bear watching as they develop: AFC EAST Buffalo Bills First pick: C. J. Spiller Spiller is a big-play back, which Buffalo does not have. He will be a multi-dimensional player for them, meaning he will play out of [...]
Posted on April 27th, 2010 by admin
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Good teams usually draft well. Its that simple. Fans and many in the media get all caught up in free agency, but the good teams get built through the draft and usually avoid spending in free agency. Thats why it seems the same teams usually end up getting the good grades after the NFL Draft. [...]
Posted on April 26th, 2010 by admin
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Grading a draft immediately after it concludes is akin to giving your compliments to the chef before the meal has been served. Sure, the food might sound good (or bad) based on the ingredients listed on the menu, but the true review cant be done until after the product has been tested. It will take [...]
Posted on April 26th, 2010 by admin
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The third day of the draft was all about the veterans, as a flurry of trades sent many starters to new destinations. Among those with new addresses, Jason Campbell, Kirk Morrison, LenDale White, Leon Washington and Bryant McFadden were moved in Saturday deals. Kirk Morrison leaves Oakland after leading the team in tackles four straight [...]
Posted on April 25th, 2010 by admin
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Good teams usually draft well. Its that simple. Fans and many in the media get all caught up in free agency, but the good teams get built through the draft and usually avoid spending in free agency. Thats why it seems the same teams usually end up getting the good grades after the NFL Draft. [...]
Posted on April 25th, 2010 by admin
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The big crowd at Radio City Music Hall for the second night of the NFL Draft had to wait for the big names to go. They got a star-studded show while they hung around Friday. Until Notre Dames Jimmy Clausen, Stanfords Toby Gerhart, Texas Colt McCoy and Alabamas Terrence “Mount” Cody were selected, the audience [...]
Posted on April 24th, 2010 by admin
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Colt McCoys slide finally stopped in Cleveland. The Browns roped the Texas quarterback before he could fall any further. Passed over in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, McCoy was selected in the third round with the No. 85 overall pick on Friday by the Browns, who have spent the past decade searching [...]
Posted on April 24th, 2010 by admin
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