(this is Part two of the "Pro Draft Report" presented by Football Reporters and reposted with permission)
AFC EAST
BUFFALO BILLS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Thurman Thomas RB 1988 Oklahoma State
IN CONSIDERATION: Darryl Talley LB 1983 West Virginia
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Gene Bradley QB 1980 Arkansas State
MIAMI DOLPHINS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Dwight Stevenson C 1980 Alabama
IN CONSIDERATION: Sam Madison DB 1997 Louisville
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Eddie Blake DT 1992 Auburn
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Andre Tippett LB 1982 Iowa
IN CONSIDERATION: Lawyer Milloy DB 1996 Washington
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Darryl Wilson WR 1983 Tennessee
NEW YORK JETS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Justin Miller DB 2005 Clemson
IN CONSIDERATION: Jim Sweeney C 1984 Pittsburgh
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Ralph Clayton WR 1980 Michigan
This division had the most 2nd round Hall of Famers (Stevenson, Tippett and Thomas) in the NFL. The Dolphins second choice, Sam Madison over the likes of WR Mark Duper may scratch a few heads. Former Jet Justin Miller dazzled as a kick returner in 2006 making the Pro Bowl but as of this writing is no longer an active player.
AFC NORTH
BALTIMORE RAVENS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Ray Rice RB 2008 Rutgers
IN CONSIDERATION: Jamie Sharper LB 1997 Virginia
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Dan Cody DE 2005 Oklahoma
CINCINNATI BENGALS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Chad Ochocinco WR 2001 Oregon State
IN CONSIDERATION: Boomer Esiason QB 1984 Maryland
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Kenny Irons RB 2007 Auburn
CLEVELAND BROWNS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Michael Dean Perry DT 1988 Clemson
IN CONSIDERATION: Webster Slaughter WR 1986 San Diego State
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Cleveland Crosby DE 1980 Arizona
PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Dermontti Dawson C 1988 Kentucky
IN CONSIDERATION: Chad Brown LB 1993 Colorado
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: John Meyer T 1982 Arizona State
Surprisingly the mouth that roars (Ochocinco) must be considered the best 2nd rounder by the Bengals by virtue of his pro bowl appearances over another popular former Bengal Boomer Esiason. Although over shadowed by his older brother (The Fridge William Perry) the Browns Michael Dean Perry was a very good DT and a multiple pro bowl choice at his position.
AFC SOUTH
HOUSTON TEXANS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: DeMeco Ryans LB 2006 Alabama
IN CONSIDERATION: Chester Pitts T 2002 San Diego State
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Ben Tate RB 2010 Alabama
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Ray Donaldson C 1980 Georgia
IN CONSIDERATION: Bob Sanders DB 2004 Iowa
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Tim Foley T 1981 Notre Dame
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Maurice Jones-Drew RB 2006 UCLA
IN CONSIDERATION: Tony Brackens DE 1996 Texas
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Cordell Taylor DB 1998 Hampton
TENNESSEE TITANS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Michael Roos T 2005 Eastern Washington
IN CONSIDERATION: Samari Rolle DB 1998 Florida State
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Quinton Jones DB 1988 Pittsburgh
As NFL fans know both Houston and Jacksonville have not been in the league for 30 years but both have done well with their 2nd round picks. Maurice Jones-Drew is the best offensive weapon for the Jags and one of the top RB in the NFL. Former Indy Bob Sanders is one of the best at his position when healthy but he’s now a Charger. Injuries in 2010 limited the play of the Texans Ryans who is a Pro Bowler at his linebacker slot.
AFC WEST
DENVER BRONCOS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Rulon Jones DE 1980 Utah State
IN CONSIDERATION: Clinton Portis RB 2002 Miami
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Paul Toriessi DE 2001 Marshall
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Joe Delaney RB 1981 Northeast State
IN CONSIDERATION: Christian Okoye RB 1987 Azusa Pacific
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Mike Elkins QB 1989 Wake Forrest
OAKLAND RAIDERS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Howie Long 1981 Villanova
IN CONSIDERATION: Sean Jones DE 1984 Northeastern
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Leon Bender DT 1998 Washington State
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 1980-2010
BEST 2ND ROUND PICK: Drew Brees QB 2001 Purdue
IN CONSIDERATION: Natrone Means RB 1993 North Carolina
WORST 2ND ROUND CHOICE: Lou Brock DB 1987 USC
Actually San Diego made a nice comeback after the Ryan Leaf fiasco because in 2001 before the 2nd round choice of Drew Brees they picked LaDainian Tomlinson with their 1st pick. Two future HOF picks at that. Fox television Howie Long is of course a Pro Football Hall of Famer. At the beginning of this article I stated anyone who makes the ultimate sacrifice will ALWAYS be considered a great choice. Such was the case of the Chiefs’ Joe Delaney who on June 29th 1983 gave his life trying to save others. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by Ronald Reagan, Joe Delaney had a lifetime of helping others. Anyone who knew him personally would attest to this fact. On the day when his life ended he saw three children in the water in danger and although he did not swim very well he did not hesitate to attempt to make a difference. Nearly thirty years have passed and his simple act of bravery still touches my heart. And I hope it will touch yours as well.
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Looking Ahead: 2011 NFL Draft Team Needs – AFC
Looking Ahead: 2011 NFL Team Needs – AFC
In his first article looking ahead to the 2011 NFL Draft, Consensus Draft Services’ Craig Strachan takes a look at what the AFC teams may look for in that draft.
Projecting what positions an NFL franchise will look to draft players at is difficult work at the best of times and before the new season has even kicked off is certainly not that. However I have taken a look at all 32 NFL teams’ rosters and come up with areas where I think they may look to strengthen themselves in the 2011 NFL Draft. Here I look at the AFC franchises.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receiver – The Ravens added Anquan Boldin to their offense in the offseason but with Derrick Mason close to retiring and none of their other receivers ever looking like a starter, they may need to look at this position again in 2011.
Center – Matt Birk may only have a couple of years left in the tank and allowing a young guy to learn from one of the league’s best wouldn’t be a bad thing. Plus 2011 looks like being a good year for centers in the draft.
Cornerback – The NFL is quickly becoming a pass-happy league so you can never have too many corners. I’m also not that high on Dominique Foxworth who may well start for them this year.
Cincinnati Bengals
Running Back – Call me a cynic but I’m still not sure about Cedric Benson as a starting running back and the Bengals need to keep Carson Palmer healthy by developing their run game.
Strongside Linebacker – I’m not sure if USC have a ‘Sam’ coming out this year but if they do they could have a trio of Trojans at linebacker. Either way, adding a guy alongside Rey Maualuga and Keith Rivers would give the Bengals one of the best young linebacker groups in the league.
Safety – The Bengals have Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph entrenched at corner but adding some help in the secondary would give those two a big boost.
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback – Eric Mangini says the Browns’ quarterback job in Jake Delhomme’s to lose – and that’s a problem. This team needs a franchise QB to help them get over the LeBron fiasco.
Wide Receiver – Browns fans will recall the days of Braylon Edwards, Joe Jurevicius and Donte Stallworth with some fondness, at least in comparison to Mohammed Massaquoi and Josh Cribbs anyway.
Inside Linebacker – Do you know what the most impressive thing about the Browns inside linebackers is? That they all still have NFL jobs. This group needs quality.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive Line – I’ve been crying out for at least two years for the Steelers to do something about their offensive line. Now with injuries hitting them before the season even starts they might finally see how bad their depth is.
Defensive Line – The Steelers front three have all been exceptional players at their positions but none of them have very much left in the tank. The Steelers need to find heirs for these guys.
Wide Receiver – After trading the Super Bowl-winning Santonio Holmes and with Hines Ward on the decline, this team needs to find at least one starter going forward.
AFC South
Houston Texans
Wide Receiver – Kevin Walter is getting up there in age and aside from Andre Johnson I struggle to find a decent target on this team for Matt Schaub.
Weakside Linebacker – With Brian Cushing at DeMeco Ryans set in the other two linebacker positions, the Texans could do with a ‘Will’ to make this a very good trio.
Cornerback – After losing Dunta Robinson in the offseason the Texans did little to address this position. They might be wishing they did come the 2011 draft.
Indianapolis Colts
Left Tackle – The Colts thought they’d hit a home run with Tony Ugoh a couple of years back but he’s since gone downhill and left Charlie Johnson protecting Peyton Manning’s blindside. That’s not a situation they can let go on for too long.
Defensive Tackle – At some point the Colts have to address their lack of size at the defensive tackle position as they continue to give up large amounts of yards against the run.
Center – Jeff Saturday has anchored their offensive line for so long that it’s hard to imagine anyone else doing that job. Still, he’s not going to be around much longer so they need to find his eventual replacement.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Quarterback – If, as I expect, the Jaguars are picking high in the 2011 NFL Draft it will be because their quarterback simply has not been good enough. David Garrard cannot carry this franchise any higher than mediocrity and they need someone who can.
Wide Receiver – Hands up if you can name any of Jacksonville receiving corps. Anyone? No, me neither. That’s precisely why they need to address this position.
Safety – Reggie Nelson’s play has declined significantly in the last year or so and Gerald Alexander has never really struck me as a quality starter.
Tennessee Titans
Center – It looks less likely by the day that the Titans will re-sign former Pro Bowler Kevin Mawae so they’ll need to do something about that position. In a good year for centers they may well find another Pro Bowler.
Defensive Tackle – The Titans front 7 wasn’t the same after Albert Haynesworth left for the megabucks in Washington D.C. Finding a dominant guy to fill that hole would be a smart move.
Linebacker – This franchise has a lot of solid linebackers in its ranks but none of them really stand out as being ‘the’ guy. Adding a young star on one side would really give this defense some bite.
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Left Tackle – After trading Jason Peters the Bills did absolutely nothing two drafts on the trot to address their left tackle spot. That simply cannot go on if they want to keep their QB, whoever he might be, upright and healthy.
Quarterback – That melee of Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Brohm should never be allowed to compete for a starting job ever again. This franchise needs to find an image and that starts with a QB.
Nose Tackle – After deciding to switch to a 3-4 defense many thought the Bills would target one of the ‘heavyweight’ (see what I did there?) nose tackles in the 2010 draft. They will certainly need to look at this in 2011.
Miami Dolphins
Running Back – Neither Ronnie Brown or Ricky Williams fill me with much confidence anymore and if the Dolphins want young QB Chad Henne to succeed then they need a good ground game to work with him.
Safety – I like the Dolphins defense a lot but the weakest link in my mind is at safety. Adding some firepower in the secondary would really make that unit look stronger.
Wide Receiver – Brandon Marshall aside, the receiving corps looks mediocre at best and Marshall is just another McDonalds’ paper bag away from missing several games. Having a better number two guy would help this offense.
New England Patriots
Outside Linebacker – The Patriots always seem to shock me with the production they seem to get out of older outside linebackers in their system. Adding a youthful playmaker who can cause havoc on this defense would be an improvement for them though.
Running Back – Laurence Maroney never really panned out quite how they would have liked and finding ways to cut down the number of throws Tom Brady has to make would help their star QB last an extra year or two. For more advice on aging quarterbacks see Favre, B.
Inside Linebacker – Teaming another young stud with Jerod Mayo would solve all the Patriots problems at the position for the next decade or so.
New York Jets
Right Tackle – The Jets have done the right thing in addressing the left side of their offensive line recently by adding Vlad DuCasse in the 2010 draft but now they need to look at improving their run game and adding a mauler at right tackle.
Defensive Line – Apparently Rex Ryan had to convince Kris Jenkins not to retire this offseason and the guys who start alongside him are no spring chickens. They need to find young guys to take their places sooner or later.
Safety – Getting Darrelle Revis under a long-term deal will help the Jets secondary no end, but adding a playmaking safety to help him out would also benefit this defense.
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Quarterback Nose Tackle – Sorry, I almost forgot about Kyle Orton! The Broncos are another team who have switched to a 3-4 defense and not yet drafted a nose tackle. Jamal Williams is a decent one-year stop-gap but he can’t become any more than that.
Center – This team has a reasonable offensive line but the weak link as far as I can see is at center. Finding an anchor for that line would be good, especially if he’s also handy at snapping to a QB in shotgun.
Defensive Back – With Champ Bailey nearing the end of a stellar career and no obvious successor in place the cornerback position needs to be addressed. They could also use an upgrade at safety too. Guys at both positions would help improve the Broncos’ secondary.
Kansas City Chiefs
Wide Receiver – Coach Todd Haley doesn’t seem especially enamoured with Dwayne Bowe who just so happens to be the only decent target Matt Cassell has on that offense. Finding someone to either complement or replace Bowe might be necessary come the 2011 draft.
Outside Linebacker – The key to playing the 3-4 as I see it is getting pressure on the opposing QB from the outside linebackers. Right now I don’t see anyone who I’d trust to do that consistently on the Chiefs roster.
Center – The Chiefs have slowly been revamping their offensive line over the last couple of offseasons and the next piece of the puzzle should be a young center. They need to protect their investment in their quarterback.
Oakland Raiders
Offensive Tackle – I know they drafted 2 guys at the position in April but one may move inside to guard and the Raiders need to replace both their tackles in any case. They may like Mario Henderson on the left side but I certainly don’t.
Defensive Back – I know they always draft one or two anyway, but with Nnamdi Asamough only having one year left on his deal and the safeties not being anything to write home about the Raiders need to look at this area early in 2011.
Wide Receiver – This group has a lot of undeveloped potential in the form of Louis Murphy, Chaz Schilens and Darrius Williamson-Bey (error intended) but they need someone to really kick on and be ‘the’ guy. To find him, they may well need to look to the draft.
San Diego Chargers
Offensive Tackle – Marcus McNeill isn’t happy at how the Chargers have treated him this offseason and may well look to get out next year if he can. On the right side, the guy with the horrendously long name doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Wide Receiver – Replace the above sentence about Marcus McNeill with Vincent Jackson because the story is exactly the same. If Jackson goes the Chargers receiving group will lose a piece that will need to be replaced.
Cornerback – Giving up on Antonio Cromartie is certainly understandable but it does lose the Chargers one heck of talent at cornerback. They need to look at adding another guy at this position to restock the shelves.
That’s it for the AFC – I hope you enjoyed it and found it useful in some way. Next week I’ll be taking a similar look at the NFC.
In his first article looking ahead to the 2011 NFL Draft, Consensus Draft Services’ Craig Strachan takes a look at what the AFC teams may look for in that draft.
Projecting what positions an NFL franchise will look to draft players at is difficult work at the best of times and before the new season has even kicked off is certainly not that. However I have taken a look at all 32 NFL teams’ rosters and come up with areas where I think they may look to strengthen themselves in the 2011 NFL Draft. Here I look at the AFC franchises.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receiver – The Ravens added Anquan Boldin to their offense in the offseason but with Derrick Mason close to retiring and none of their other receivers ever looking like a starter, they may need to look at this position again in 2011.
Center – Matt Birk may only have a couple of years left in the tank and allowing a young guy to learn from one of the league’s best wouldn’t be a bad thing. Plus 2011 looks like being a good year for centers in the draft.
Cornerback – The NFL is quickly becoming a pass-happy league so you can never have too many corners. I’m also not that high on Dominique Foxworth who may well start for them this year.
Cincinnati Bengals
Running Back – Call me a cynic but I’m still not sure about Cedric Benson as a starting running back and the Bengals need to keep Carson Palmer healthy by developing their run game.
Strongside Linebacker – I’m not sure if USC have a ‘Sam’ coming out this year but if they do they could have a trio of Trojans at linebacker. Either way, adding a guy alongside Rey Maualuga and Keith Rivers would give the Bengals one of the best young linebacker groups in the league.
Safety – The Bengals have Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph entrenched at corner but adding some help in the secondary would give those two a big boost.
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback – Eric Mangini says the Browns’ quarterback job in Jake Delhomme’s to lose – and that’s a problem. This team needs a franchise QB to help them get over the LeBron fiasco.
Wide Receiver – Browns fans will recall the days of Braylon Edwards, Joe Jurevicius and Donte Stallworth with some fondness, at least in comparison to Mohammed Massaquoi and Josh Cribbs anyway.
Inside Linebacker – Do you know what the most impressive thing about the Browns inside linebackers is? That they all still have NFL jobs. This group needs quality.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive Line – I’ve been crying out for at least two years for the Steelers to do something about their offensive line. Now with injuries hitting them before the season even starts they might finally see how bad their depth is.
Defensive Line – The Steelers front three have all been exceptional players at their positions but none of them have very much left in the tank. The Steelers need to find heirs for these guys.
Wide Receiver – After trading the Super Bowl-winning Santonio Holmes and with Hines Ward on the decline, this team needs to find at least one starter going forward.
AFC South
Houston Texans
Wide Receiver – Kevin Walter is getting up there in age and aside from Andre Johnson I struggle to find a decent target on this team for Matt Schaub.
Weakside Linebacker – With Brian Cushing at DeMeco Ryans set in the other two linebacker positions, the Texans could do with a ‘Will’ to make this a very good trio.
Cornerback – After losing Dunta Robinson in the offseason the Texans did little to address this position. They might be wishing they did come the 2011 draft.
Indianapolis Colts
Left Tackle – The Colts thought they’d hit a home run with Tony Ugoh a couple of years back but he’s since gone downhill and left Charlie Johnson protecting Peyton Manning’s blindside. That’s not a situation they can let go on for too long.
Defensive Tackle – At some point the Colts have to address their lack of size at the defensive tackle position as they continue to give up large amounts of yards against the run.
Center – Jeff Saturday has anchored their offensive line for so long that it’s hard to imagine anyone else doing that job. Still, he’s not going to be around much longer so they need to find his eventual replacement.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Quarterback – If, as I expect, the Jaguars are picking high in the 2011 NFL Draft it will be because their quarterback simply has not been good enough. David Garrard cannot carry this franchise any higher than mediocrity and they need someone who can.
Wide Receiver – Hands up if you can name any of Jacksonville receiving corps. Anyone? No, me neither. That’s precisely why they need to address this position.
Safety – Reggie Nelson’s play has declined significantly in the last year or so and Gerald Alexander has never really struck me as a quality starter.
Tennessee Titans
Center – It looks less likely by the day that the Titans will re-sign former Pro Bowler Kevin Mawae so they’ll need to do something about that position. In a good year for centers they may well find another Pro Bowler.
Defensive Tackle – The Titans front 7 wasn’t the same after Albert Haynesworth left for the megabucks in Washington D.C. Finding a dominant guy to fill that hole would be a smart move.
Linebacker – This franchise has a lot of solid linebackers in its ranks but none of them really stand out as being ‘the’ guy. Adding a young star on one side would really give this defense some bite.
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Left Tackle – After trading Jason Peters the Bills did absolutely nothing two drafts on the trot to address their left tackle spot. That simply cannot go on if they want to keep their QB, whoever he might be, upright and healthy.
Quarterback – That melee of Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Brohm should never be allowed to compete for a starting job ever again. This franchise needs to find an image and that starts with a QB.
Nose Tackle – After deciding to switch to a 3-4 defense many thought the Bills would target one of the ‘heavyweight’ (see what I did there?) nose tackles in the 2010 draft. They will certainly need to look at this in 2011.
Miami Dolphins
Running Back – Neither Ronnie Brown or Ricky Williams fill me with much confidence anymore and if the Dolphins want young QB Chad Henne to succeed then they need a good ground game to work with him.
Safety – I like the Dolphins defense a lot but the weakest link in my mind is at safety. Adding some firepower in the secondary would really make that unit look stronger.
Wide Receiver – Brandon Marshall aside, the receiving corps looks mediocre at best and Marshall is just another McDonalds’ paper bag away from missing several games. Having a better number two guy would help this offense.
New England Patriots
Outside Linebacker – The Patriots always seem to shock me with the production they seem to get out of older outside linebackers in their system. Adding a youthful playmaker who can cause havoc on this defense would be an improvement for them though.
Running Back – Laurence Maroney never really panned out quite how they would have liked and finding ways to cut down the number of throws Tom Brady has to make would help their star QB last an extra year or two. For more advice on aging quarterbacks see Favre, B.
Inside Linebacker – Teaming another young stud with Jerod Mayo would solve all the Patriots problems at the position for the next decade or so.
New York Jets
Right Tackle – The Jets have done the right thing in addressing the left side of their offensive line recently by adding Vlad DuCasse in the 2010 draft but now they need to look at improving their run game and adding a mauler at right tackle.
Defensive Line – Apparently Rex Ryan had to convince Kris Jenkins not to retire this offseason and the guys who start alongside him are no spring chickens. They need to find young guys to take their places sooner or later.
Safety – Getting Darrelle Revis under a long-term deal will help the Jets secondary no end, but adding a playmaking safety to help him out would also benefit this defense.
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Quarterback Nose Tackle – Sorry, I almost forgot about Kyle Orton! The Broncos are another team who have switched to a 3-4 defense and not yet drafted a nose tackle. Jamal Williams is a decent one-year stop-gap but he can’t become any more than that.
Center – This team has a reasonable offensive line but the weak link as far as I can see is at center. Finding an anchor for that line would be good, especially if he’s also handy at snapping to a QB in shotgun.
Defensive Back – With Champ Bailey nearing the end of a stellar career and no obvious successor in place the cornerback position needs to be addressed. They could also use an upgrade at safety too. Guys at both positions would help improve the Broncos’ secondary.
Kansas City Chiefs
Wide Receiver – Coach Todd Haley doesn’t seem especially enamoured with Dwayne Bowe who just so happens to be the only decent target Matt Cassell has on that offense. Finding someone to either complement or replace Bowe might be necessary come the 2011 draft.
Outside Linebacker – The key to playing the 3-4 as I see it is getting pressure on the opposing QB from the outside linebackers. Right now I don’t see anyone who I’d trust to do that consistently on the Chiefs roster.
Center – The Chiefs have slowly been revamping their offensive line over the last couple of offseasons and the next piece of the puzzle should be a young center. They need to protect their investment in their quarterback.
Oakland Raiders
Offensive Tackle – I know they drafted 2 guys at the position in April but one may move inside to guard and the Raiders need to replace both their tackles in any case. They may like Mario Henderson on the left side but I certainly don’t.
Defensive Back – I know they always draft one or two anyway, but with Nnamdi Asamough only having one year left on his deal and the safeties not being anything to write home about the Raiders need to look at this area early in 2011.
Wide Receiver – This group has a lot of undeveloped potential in the form of Louis Murphy, Chaz Schilens and Darrius Williamson-Bey (error intended) but they need someone to really kick on and be ‘the’ guy. To find him, they may well need to look to the draft.
San Diego Chargers
Offensive Tackle – Marcus McNeill isn’t happy at how the Chargers have treated him this offseason and may well look to get out next year if he can. On the right side, the guy with the horrendously long name doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Wide Receiver – Replace the above sentence about Marcus McNeill with Vincent Jackson because the story is exactly the same. If Jackson goes the Chargers receiving group will lose a piece that will need to be replaced.
Cornerback – Giving up on Antonio Cromartie is certainly understandable but it does lose the Chargers one heck of talent at cornerback. They need to look at adding another guy at this position to restock the shelves.
That’s it for the AFC – I hope you enjoyed it and found it useful in some way. Next week I’ll be taking a similar look at the NFC.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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AFC Team Needs and Moves-Post Draft
AFC Team Needs and Moves-Post Draft
Compiled By Frankie Underwoord for Football Reporters Online
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Team Losses - T. Owens – WR, J. Reed – WR, C. Draft – LB
Team Additions – D. Edwards – DE, A. Davis – LB, C. Green – OT
Team Needs – (Switching to a 3-4) OT, NT, QB, OLB, WR, DE
Draft:
1. CJ Spiller – RB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxkNT9IxEu8
2. Torell Troup – DT, UCF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeLhek6HBOM
3. Alex Carrington – DE, Arkansas State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAvEloMMOhQ&feature=related
4. Marcus Easley – WR, Connecticut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV2L0DpLmQM
5. Ed Wang – OT, Virginia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMqPNKXgFLA
6. Arthur Moats – OLB, James Madison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaaRxhjB_LU
6. Danny Batten – OLB, South Dakota State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJKntBPsdo4
7. Levi Brown – QB, Troy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3pgLJdyBh0
7. Kyle Calloway – G, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ7pxdQ3oPg
Miami Dolphins
Team Losses – J. Taylor – OLB, J. Porter – OLB, G. Wilson – S, T. Ginn – WR/KR, A. Ayodele – LB, N. Jones – CB
Team Additions – B. Marshall – WR, K. Dansby – LB, R. Incognito – G, T. Dobbins - LB
Team Needs – OLB, NT, FS, G, TE, ILB
Draft:
1. Jared Odrick – DT, Penn State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj5LXLmFg7E
2. Koa Misi – OLB, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Mm-hICcfc
3. John Jerry – G, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwDK66T5kL0
4. AJ Edds – OLB, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do7aIOuBD7o
5. Nolan Carroll – CB, Maryland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY32955jZag
5. Reshad Jones – S, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R1Ryqw3k5Y
7. Chris McCoy – OLB, Middle Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eGaRsen0n8 (at 1:21 mark)
7. Austin Spitler – ILB, Ohio State
New England Patriots
Team Losses – B. Watson – TE, A. Thomas – LB/pass rush specialist
Team Additions – T. Holt – WR, D. Lewis – DT/DE, A. Crumpler – TE, T. Banta-Cain – OLB/pass rush specialist
Team Needs – (possibly implementing more 4-3 defensive fronts) TE, OLB, WR, CB, D-Line depth
Draft:
1. Devin McCourty – CB/KR, Rutgers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIl5Du2OMMg
2. Rob Gronkowski – TE, Arizona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiCZGXQkVRU
2. Jermaine Cunningham – DE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94309Y-E6Os
2. Brandon Spikes – ILB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsSCrkUrI1U
3. Taylor Price – WR, Ohio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7WrvN3aKJE
4. Aaron Hernandez – TE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0i3Cc84Tc
5. Zoltan Mesko – P, Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJS91Gfd_CI
6. Ted Larsen – C, N.C. State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 1:47 mark)
7. Thomas Welch – OT, Vanderbilt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 2:02 mark)
7. Brandon Deaderick – DE, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHFpI3L3DA
7. Kade Weston – DT, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 2:29 mark)
7. Zac Robinson – QB, Oklahoma State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QP4gWiz22A
New York Jets
Team Losses – T. Jones – RB, L. Washington – RB, K. Rhoades – S, L. Sheppard – CB, A. Faneca – G
Team Additions – A. Cromartie – CB, L. Tomlinson – RB, S. Holmes – WR, J. Taylor – OLB, B. Poole – S
Team Needs – OLB, DE, S, G, T
Draft:
1. Kyle Wilson – CB, Boise State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMCiFmr7E4
2. Vladimir Ducasse – OT, Massachusetts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLp0hBtWsg
4. Joe McKnight – RB, Southern Cal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliv9DNBfIg
5. John Conner – FB, Kentucky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWksU1w1Qq0 (at :10 mark)
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Team Losses – B. Marshall – WR, T. Scheffler – TE, A. Davis – LB
Team Additions – J. Williams – NT, J. Bannon – DE, A. Ayodele – LB, B. Quinn – QB
Team Needs – WR, C, QB, D-Line, LB
Draft:
1. Demaryius Thomas – WR, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nDhGrYAx5g
1. Tim Tebow – QB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unznEqnn2E4
2. Zane Beadles – OT, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A43AZoUopLs (at 1:45 mark)
3. J.D. Walton – C, Baylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VCpeM5kEc (at :12 mark)
3. Eric Decker – WR, Minnesota
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx9WWaKQk5s&feature=fvst
5. Perrish Cox – CB, Oklahoma State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma_n9K3stn8
6. Eric Olsen – G, Notre Dame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VCpeM5kEc (at :42 mark)
7. Syd’Quan Thompson – DB, California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMk77JUWmw0
7. Jammie Kirlew – LB, Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2wuaKUhGs
Kansas City Chiefs
Team Losses – N/A
Team Additions – T. Jones – RB, S. Smith – DT, R. Lilja – G, J. Urban – WR, C Wiegmann
Team Needs – OT, NT, S, TE, LB
Draft:
1. Eric Berry – S, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABh4EthNnDA
2. Dexter McCluster – RB/WR, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1dAqOIEE0
2. Javier Arenas – CB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIGsZqAK8N4
3. Jon Asamoah – G, Illinois
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=989OK1N8Hg0
3. Tony Moeaki – TE, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GoGPZ-43CY
5. Kendrick Lewis – DB, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMGEdBCO4A (at the 3:55 mark)
5. Cameron Sheffield – LB, Troy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG5EThKqj-U (at the 2:00 mark)
Oakland Raiders
Team Losses – K. Morrison – MLB, G. Ellis – DE, J. Fargas – RB, G. Warren – DT,
Team Additions – J. Campbell – QB, K. Wimbley – OLB, Q. Groves – OLB
Team Needs – (possibly transitioning to a 3-4 defense) OT, MLB, DT/NT, QB, S
Draft:
1. Rolando McClain – LB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvj1eDfaIO4
2. Lamarr Houston – DT, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKUTXDrkWXM
3. Jared Veldheer – OT, Hillsdale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpRy5cVwHh4 (at 1:42 mark)
4. Bruce Campbell – OT/G, Maryland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnMm7AcJ7RI
4. Jacoby Ford – WR, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp4_19YsG2A
5. Walter McFadden – DB, Auburn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YultaUpaBAQ (pt 1 of 3)
6. Travis Goethel – LB, Arizona State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 5:20 mark)
7. Jeremy Ware – DB, Michigan State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 5:33 mark)
7. Steven Brown – DB, Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 6:05 mark)
San Diego Chargers
Team Losses – J. Williams – NT, L. Tomlinson – RB, A. Cromartie – CB, T. Dobbins – LB
Team Additions – N. Vasher – CB, N. Novak – K
Team Needs – RB, NT, CB, DE, O-Line depth
Draft:
1. Ryan Mathews – RB, Fresno State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA9wiFnDVdE
3. Donald Butler – LB, Washington
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtJT1-uqcik (at 3:53 mark)
4. Darrell Stuckey – DB, Kansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z52oB5j0QI
5. Cam Thomas – NT, North Carolina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npe9dFUyGJ4 (#95)
5. Jonathan Crompton – QB, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNhd0oV3-3o
7. Dedrick Epps – TE, Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SGnPKV9rZk
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Team Losses – D. Edwards – DT/DE, J. Bannan – DT/DE, S. Rolle – CB
Team Additions – A. Bolden – WR, C. Redding – DT/DE, D. Stallworth – WR
Team Needs – ILB, CB, TE, WR
Draft:
2. Sergio Kindle – LB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLT2w6Z6SY
2. Terrence Cody – DT/NT, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iig2eh_zjOs
3. Ed Dickson – TE, Oregon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc0hRDBgjBE
4. Dennis Pitta – TE, BYU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSqUnYL60Ao
5. David Reed – WR, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUaGQrb6mgU
5. Arthur Jones – DT, Syracuse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsF3OEVaJBU
6. Ramon Harewood – OT, Morehouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd-Am4-7ZV8 (at 4:12 mark)
Cincinnati Bengals
Team Losses – S. Smith – DT, B. Williams – G, L. Coles – WR, S. Graham – K
Team Additions – A. Bryant – WR, M. Jones – WR/TE, M. Nugent – K, G. Wilson – S, Pacman Jones – CB, C. Peerman – RB
Team Needs – TE, S, G, LB, QB
Draft:
1. Jermaine Gresham – TE, Oklahoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngZJXnuS98
2. Carlos Dunlap – DE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q5Q2PZklrI
3. Jordan Shipley – WR, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3oyB-AbPCU
3. Brandon Ghee – CB, Wake Forest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66qlBv7WTME (#17)
4. Geno Atkins – DT, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcibKj216A (at 1:23 mark)
4. Rodderick Muckelroy – LB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLXCoGLMbTc
5. Otis Hudson – G, Eastern Illinois
6. Dezmon Briscoe – WR, Kansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFMPYiIniE
7. Reggie Stephens – C, Iowa State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz6YYSsWIeg (at :23 mark)
Cleveland Browns
Team Losses – J. Lewis – RB, B. Quinn – QB, D. Anderson – QB, A. Hall – LB, B. Poole – S, H. Fraley - C
Team Additions – J. Delhomme – QB, S. Wallace – QB, B. Watson – TE, S. Brown – CB, T. Pashos – OT, C. Gocong – LB, S. Fujita – LB, P. Hillis – RB/FB, A. Smith – TE, E. Ghiaciuc – C
Team Needs – QB, S, WR, CB, RB, LB, O-Line
Draft:
1. Joe Haden – CB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJBn0saY1_k
2. TJ Ward – S, Oregon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NetmUwDaAI
2. Montario Hardesty – RB, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJJiHPqy8xE
3. Colt McCoy – QB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5B_tGheuQ4
3. Shawn Lauvao – G, Arizona State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcaxxJoe3n0
5. Larry Asante – S, Nebraska
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkAU7G6Sic
6. Carlton Mitchell – WR, South Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddm_AwNfUY8
6. Clifton Geathers – DE, South Carolina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8uCPzHnWk4
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team Losses – S. Holmes – WR, W. Parker – RB
Team Additions – B. Leftwich – QB, A. Randle-El – WR, W. Allen – S, B. McFadden – CB, L. Foote – LB, J. Scott – OT
Team Needs – O-Line, CB, LB, RB, WR, TE
Draft:
1. Maurkice Pouncey – C, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6NT3DAMtrE
2. Jason Worilds – LB, Virginia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzLNXDuTGA
3. Emmanuel Sanders – WR, SMU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNthxAPLaFw
4. Thaddeus Gibson – LB, Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icaUlcW2SCQ
5. Chris Scott – OT, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IysD6dlxsIo
5. Crezdon Butler – DB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhQucP7DjYE
5. Stevenson Sylvester – LB, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-3oUIQ09IU
6. Jonathan Dwyer – RB, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq9Yme2gczU
6. Antonio Brown – WR, Central Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U172KCi1mks
7. Doug Worthington – DE, Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeCahfEqJLg
AFC South
Houston Texans
Team Losses – D. Robinson – CB, B. Russell (?) – S
Team Additions – N. Rackers – K, W. Smith – O-Line, M. Gaines – TE
Team Needs – CB, RB, G, FS, WR
Draft:
1. Kareem Jackson – CB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUlu7sXogUM
2. Ben Tate – RB, Auburn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfBkonPBFGY
3. Earl Mitchell – DT, Arizona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FgzV4MRXcU
4. Darryl Sharpton – LB, Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMGEdBCO4A (at 1:22 mark)
4. Garrett Graham – TE, Wisconsin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAljnqfm7yA
5. Sherrick McManis – DB, Northwestern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4VulMlHEjI (at :12 mark)
6. Shelley Smith – G, Colorado State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kIXVCmvoUw (at :10 mark)
6. Trindon Holliday – KR, LSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYgAUH7zfI
7. Dorin Dickerson – TE/WR – Pittsburgh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9fZQpuoJ_Q
Indianapolis Colts
Team Losses – M. Jackson – CB, R. Brock – DE, R. Lilja – G, J. Sorgi – QB
Team Additions – A. Terry – OT
Team Needs – OT, G, DT, LB, QB, DE
Draft:
1. Jerry Hughes – DE, TCU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkvPIDwMlqE
2. Pat Angerer – LB, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NpRbgzYTY0
3. Kevin Thomas – CB, Southern Cal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TltqT7D8D_I
4. Jacques McClendon – G, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f_Obm0Zi74
5. Brody Eldridge – TE, Oklahoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulV_O5UZE6U (at 2:05 mark)
7. Ricardo Mathews – DE, Cincinnati
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGh_uGzSPH8 (at 1:28 mark)
7. Kavell Conner – LB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzgxywpm8wc (at 2:26 mark)
7. Ray Fisher – DB, Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjBpDXKv6Fc
Jacksonville Jaguars
Team Losses – J. Henderson – DT, T. Holt – WR, T. Thomas – OT, Q. Groves – DE
Team Additions – A. Kampman – DE, K. Morrison – MLB, F. Keiaho – LB, K. Osgood – WR
Team Needs – LB, DT, S, QB, C, DE, WR
Draft:
1. Tyson Alualu – DT, California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCjawbHQ2Ns
3. D’Anthony Smith – DT, Louisiana Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdX0jhm3ulI
5. Larry Hart – DE, Central Arkansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOvrOHGbU0
5. Austen Lane – DE, Murray State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzaVpl0NUQ
6. Deji Karim – RB, Southern Illinois
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMpFoHv6kQM
6. Scotty McGee – KR, James Madison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svRvZxTCTb4
Tennessee Titans
Team Losses – K. Vanden Bosch – DE, K. Bulluck (?) – LB, K. Mawae (?) – C, L. White – RB
Team Additions – W. Witherspoon – LB, J. Babin – DE, T. Hill – CB, C. Simms – QB
Team Needs – DE, CB, LB, G, WR, QB
Draft:
1. Derrick Morgan – DE, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDFUIyuqiH0
3. Damian Williams – WR, Southern Cal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eggkv0Z0tQ
3. Rennie Curran – LB, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wndM8tc0SB8
4. Alterraun Verner – CB, UCLA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cZbjLR1l_c
5. Robert Johnson – S, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ourKzKOnY
6. Rusty Smith – QB, Florida Atlantic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qf5qN7TfiA
6. Myron Rolle – S, Florida State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsn1aIaYj-Y
7. Marc Mariani – WR, Montana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNM1NYBp0QQ
7. David Howard – DT, Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzaVpl0NUQ (at :22 mark)
Compiled By Frankie Underwoord for Football Reporters Online
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Team Losses - T. Owens – WR, J. Reed – WR, C. Draft – LB
Team Additions – D. Edwards – DE, A. Davis – LB, C. Green – OT
Team Needs – (Switching to a 3-4) OT, NT, QB, OLB, WR, DE
Draft:
1. CJ Spiller – RB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxkNT9IxEu8
2. Torell Troup – DT, UCF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeLhek6HBOM
3. Alex Carrington – DE, Arkansas State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAvEloMMOhQ&feature=related
4. Marcus Easley – WR, Connecticut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV2L0DpLmQM
5. Ed Wang – OT, Virginia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMqPNKXgFLA
6. Arthur Moats – OLB, James Madison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaaRxhjB_LU
6. Danny Batten – OLB, South Dakota State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJKntBPsdo4
7. Levi Brown – QB, Troy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3pgLJdyBh0
7. Kyle Calloway – G, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ7pxdQ3oPg
Miami Dolphins
Team Losses – J. Taylor – OLB, J. Porter – OLB, G. Wilson – S, T. Ginn – WR/KR, A. Ayodele – LB, N. Jones – CB
Team Additions – B. Marshall – WR, K. Dansby – LB, R. Incognito – G, T. Dobbins - LB
Team Needs – OLB, NT, FS, G, TE, ILB
Draft:
1. Jared Odrick – DT, Penn State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj5LXLmFg7E
2. Koa Misi – OLB, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Mm-hICcfc
3. John Jerry – G, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwDK66T5kL0
4. AJ Edds – OLB, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do7aIOuBD7o
5. Nolan Carroll – CB, Maryland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY32955jZag
5. Reshad Jones – S, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R1Ryqw3k5Y
7. Chris McCoy – OLB, Middle Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eGaRsen0n8 (at 1:21 mark)
7. Austin Spitler – ILB, Ohio State
New England Patriots
Team Losses – B. Watson – TE, A. Thomas – LB/pass rush specialist
Team Additions – T. Holt – WR, D. Lewis – DT/DE, A. Crumpler – TE, T. Banta-Cain – OLB/pass rush specialist
Team Needs – (possibly implementing more 4-3 defensive fronts) TE, OLB, WR, CB, D-Line depth
Draft:
1. Devin McCourty – CB/KR, Rutgers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIl5Du2OMMg
2. Rob Gronkowski – TE, Arizona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiCZGXQkVRU
2. Jermaine Cunningham – DE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94309Y-E6Os
2. Brandon Spikes – ILB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsSCrkUrI1U
3. Taylor Price – WR, Ohio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7WrvN3aKJE
4. Aaron Hernandez – TE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0i3Cc84Tc
5. Zoltan Mesko – P, Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJS91Gfd_CI
6. Ted Larsen – C, N.C. State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 1:47 mark)
7. Thomas Welch – OT, Vanderbilt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 2:02 mark)
7. Brandon Deaderick – DE, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHFpI3L3DA
7. Kade Weston – DT, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0l1LSO8M_g (at 2:29 mark)
7. Zac Robinson – QB, Oklahoma State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QP4gWiz22A
New York Jets
Team Losses – T. Jones – RB, L. Washington – RB, K. Rhoades – S, L. Sheppard – CB, A. Faneca – G
Team Additions – A. Cromartie – CB, L. Tomlinson – RB, S. Holmes – WR, J. Taylor – OLB, B. Poole – S
Team Needs – OLB, DE, S, G, T
Draft:
1. Kyle Wilson – CB, Boise State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMCiFmr7E4
2. Vladimir Ducasse – OT, Massachusetts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLp0hBtWsg
4. Joe McKnight – RB, Southern Cal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliv9DNBfIg
5. John Conner – FB, Kentucky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWksU1w1Qq0 (at :10 mark)
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Team Losses – B. Marshall – WR, T. Scheffler – TE, A. Davis – LB
Team Additions – J. Williams – NT, J. Bannon – DE, A. Ayodele – LB, B. Quinn – QB
Team Needs – WR, C, QB, D-Line, LB
Draft:
1. Demaryius Thomas – WR, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nDhGrYAx5g
1. Tim Tebow – QB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unznEqnn2E4
2. Zane Beadles – OT, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A43AZoUopLs (at 1:45 mark)
3. J.D. Walton – C, Baylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VCpeM5kEc (at :12 mark)
3. Eric Decker – WR, Minnesota
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx9WWaKQk5s&feature=fvst
5. Perrish Cox – CB, Oklahoma State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma_n9K3stn8
6. Eric Olsen – G, Notre Dame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VCpeM5kEc (at :42 mark)
7. Syd’Quan Thompson – DB, California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMk77JUWmw0
7. Jammie Kirlew – LB, Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2wuaKUhGs
Kansas City Chiefs
Team Losses – N/A
Team Additions – T. Jones – RB, S. Smith – DT, R. Lilja – G, J. Urban – WR, C Wiegmann
Team Needs – OT, NT, S, TE, LB
Draft:
1. Eric Berry – S, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABh4EthNnDA
2. Dexter McCluster – RB/WR, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1dAqOIEE0
2. Javier Arenas – CB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIGsZqAK8N4
3. Jon Asamoah – G, Illinois
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=989OK1N8Hg0
3. Tony Moeaki – TE, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GoGPZ-43CY
5. Kendrick Lewis – DB, Mississippi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMGEdBCO4A (at the 3:55 mark)
5. Cameron Sheffield – LB, Troy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG5EThKqj-U (at the 2:00 mark)
Oakland Raiders
Team Losses – K. Morrison – MLB, G. Ellis – DE, J. Fargas – RB, G. Warren – DT,
Team Additions – J. Campbell – QB, K. Wimbley – OLB, Q. Groves – OLB
Team Needs – (possibly transitioning to a 3-4 defense) OT, MLB, DT/NT, QB, S
Draft:
1. Rolando McClain – LB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvj1eDfaIO4
2. Lamarr Houston – DT, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKUTXDrkWXM
3. Jared Veldheer – OT, Hillsdale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpRy5cVwHh4 (at 1:42 mark)
4. Bruce Campbell – OT/G, Maryland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnMm7AcJ7RI
4. Jacoby Ford – WR, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp4_19YsG2A
5. Walter McFadden – DB, Auburn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YultaUpaBAQ (pt 1 of 3)
6. Travis Goethel – LB, Arizona State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 5:20 mark)
7. Jeremy Ware – DB, Michigan State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 5:33 mark)
7. Steven Brown – DB, Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnw5dmBHpA (at 6:05 mark)
San Diego Chargers
Team Losses – J. Williams – NT, L. Tomlinson – RB, A. Cromartie – CB, T. Dobbins – LB
Team Additions – N. Vasher – CB, N. Novak – K
Team Needs – RB, NT, CB, DE, O-Line depth
Draft:
1. Ryan Mathews – RB, Fresno State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA9wiFnDVdE
3. Donald Butler – LB, Washington
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtJT1-uqcik (at 3:53 mark)
4. Darrell Stuckey – DB, Kansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z52oB5j0QI
5. Cam Thomas – NT, North Carolina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npe9dFUyGJ4 (#95)
5. Jonathan Crompton – QB, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNhd0oV3-3o
7. Dedrick Epps – TE, Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SGnPKV9rZk
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Team Losses – D. Edwards – DT/DE, J. Bannan – DT/DE, S. Rolle – CB
Team Additions – A. Bolden – WR, C. Redding – DT/DE, D. Stallworth – WR
Team Needs – ILB, CB, TE, WR
Draft:
2. Sergio Kindle – LB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLT2w6Z6SY
2. Terrence Cody – DT/NT, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iig2eh_zjOs
3. Ed Dickson – TE, Oregon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc0hRDBgjBE
4. Dennis Pitta – TE, BYU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSqUnYL60Ao
5. David Reed – WR, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUaGQrb6mgU
5. Arthur Jones – DT, Syracuse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsF3OEVaJBU
6. Ramon Harewood – OT, Morehouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd-Am4-7ZV8 (at 4:12 mark)
Cincinnati Bengals
Team Losses – S. Smith – DT, B. Williams – G, L. Coles – WR, S. Graham – K
Team Additions – A. Bryant – WR, M. Jones – WR/TE, M. Nugent – K, G. Wilson – S, Pacman Jones – CB, C. Peerman – RB
Team Needs – TE, S, G, LB, QB
Draft:
1. Jermaine Gresham – TE, Oklahoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngZJXnuS98
2. Carlos Dunlap – DE, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q5Q2PZklrI
3. Jordan Shipley – WR, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3oyB-AbPCU
3. Brandon Ghee – CB, Wake Forest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66qlBv7WTME (#17)
4. Geno Atkins – DT, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcibKj216A (at 1:23 mark)
4. Rodderick Muckelroy – LB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLXCoGLMbTc
5. Otis Hudson – G, Eastern Illinois
6. Dezmon Briscoe – WR, Kansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFMPYiIniE
7. Reggie Stephens – C, Iowa State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz6YYSsWIeg (at :23 mark)
Cleveland Browns
Team Losses – J. Lewis – RB, B. Quinn – QB, D. Anderson – QB, A. Hall – LB, B. Poole – S, H. Fraley - C
Team Additions – J. Delhomme – QB, S. Wallace – QB, B. Watson – TE, S. Brown – CB, T. Pashos – OT, C. Gocong – LB, S. Fujita – LB, P. Hillis – RB/FB, A. Smith – TE, E. Ghiaciuc – C
Team Needs – QB, S, WR, CB, RB, LB, O-Line
Draft:
1. Joe Haden – CB, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJBn0saY1_k
2. TJ Ward – S, Oregon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NetmUwDaAI
2. Montario Hardesty – RB, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJJiHPqy8xE
3. Colt McCoy – QB, Texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5B_tGheuQ4
3. Shawn Lauvao – G, Arizona State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcaxxJoe3n0
5. Larry Asante – S, Nebraska
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkAU7G6Sic
6. Carlton Mitchell – WR, South Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddm_AwNfUY8
6. Clifton Geathers – DE, South Carolina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8uCPzHnWk4
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team Losses – S. Holmes – WR, W. Parker – RB
Team Additions – B. Leftwich – QB, A. Randle-El – WR, W. Allen – S, B. McFadden – CB, L. Foote – LB, J. Scott – OT
Team Needs – O-Line, CB, LB, RB, WR, TE
Draft:
1. Maurkice Pouncey – C, Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6NT3DAMtrE
2. Jason Worilds – LB, Virginia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzLNXDuTGA
3. Emmanuel Sanders – WR, SMU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNthxAPLaFw
4. Thaddeus Gibson – LB, Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icaUlcW2SCQ
5. Chris Scott – OT, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IysD6dlxsIo
5. Crezdon Butler – DB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhQucP7DjYE
5. Stevenson Sylvester – LB, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-3oUIQ09IU
6. Jonathan Dwyer – RB, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq9Yme2gczU
6. Antonio Brown – WR, Central Michigan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U172KCi1mks
7. Doug Worthington – DE, Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeCahfEqJLg
AFC South
Houston Texans
Team Losses – D. Robinson – CB, B. Russell (?) – S
Team Additions – N. Rackers – K, W. Smith – O-Line, M. Gaines – TE
Team Needs – CB, RB, G, FS, WR
Draft:
1. Kareem Jackson – CB, Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUlu7sXogUM
2. Ben Tate – RB, Auburn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfBkonPBFGY
3. Earl Mitchell – DT, Arizona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FgzV4MRXcU
4. Darryl Sharpton – LB, Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMGEdBCO4A (at 1:22 mark)
4. Garrett Graham – TE, Wisconsin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAljnqfm7yA
5. Sherrick McManis – DB, Northwestern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4VulMlHEjI (at :12 mark)
6. Shelley Smith – G, Colorado State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kIXVCmvoUw (at :10 mark)
6. Trindon Holliday – KR, LSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYgAUH7zfI
7. Dorin Dickerson – TE/WR – Pittsburgh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9fZQpuoJ_Q
Indianapolis Colts
Team Losses – M. Jackson – CB, R. Brock – DE, R. Lilja – G, J. Sorgi – QB
Team Additions – A. Terry – OT
Team Needs – OT, G, DT, LB, QB, DE
Draft:
1. Jerry Hughes – DE, TCU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkvPIDwMlqE
2. Pat Angerer – LB, Iowa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NpRbgzYTY0
3. Kevin Thomas – CB, Southern Cal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TltqT7D8D_I
4. Jacques McClendon – G, Tennessee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f_Obm0Zi74
5. Brody Eldridge – TE, Oklahoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulV_O5UZE6U (at 2:05 mark)
7. Ricardo Mathews – DE, Cincinnati
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGh_uGzSPH8 (at 1:28 mark)
7. Kavell Conner – LB, Clemson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzgxywpm8wc (at 2:26 mark)
7. Ray Fisher – DB, Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjBpDXKv6Fc
Jacksonville Jaguars
Team Losses – J. Henderson – DT, T. Holt – WR, T. Thomas – OT, Q. Groves – DE
Team Additions – A. Kampman – DE, K. Morrison – MLB, F. Keiaho – LB, K. Osgood – WR
Team Needs – LB, DT, S, QB, C, DE, WR
Draft:
1. Tyson Alualu – DT, California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCjawbHQ2Ns
3. D’Anthony Smith – DT, Louisiana Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdX0jhm3ulI
5. Larry Hart – DE, Central Arkansas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOvrOHGbU0
5. Austen Lane – DE, Murray State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzaVpl0NUQ
6. Deji Karim – RB, Southern Illinois
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMpFoHv6kQM
6. Scotty McGee – KR, James Madison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svRvZxTCTb4
Tennessee Titans
Team Losses – K. Vanden Bosch – DE, K. Bulluck (?) – LB, K. Mawae (?) – C, L. White – RB
Team Additions – W. Witherspoon – LB, J. Babin – DE, T. Hill – CB, C. Simms – QB
Team Needs – DE, CB, LB, G, WR, QB
Draft:
1. Derrick Morgan – DE, Georgia Tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDFUIyuqiH0
3. Damian Williams – WR, Southern Cal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eggkv0Z0tQ
3. Rennie Curran – LB, Georgia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wndM8tc0SB8
4. Alterraun Verner – CB, UCLA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cZbjLR1l_c
5. Robert Johnson – S, Utah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ourKzKOnY
6. Rusty Smith – QB, Florida Atlantic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qf5qN7TfiA
6. Myron Rolle – S, Florida State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsn1aIaYj-Y
7. Marc Mariani – WR, Montana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNM1NYBp0QQ
7. David Howard – DT, Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzaVpl0NUQ (at :22 mark)
Monday, April 27, 2009
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The Monday After: a Draft Wrap Up part one
Photos: New Jets QB Mark Sanchez, SBS Media's Fearless Leader Zennie Abraham, The "Docta" and one of his "grad students" of Football, Yardbarker.com's Dewey Hammond
The Monday After: a Draft Wrap up part 1 By D. Bill Chachkes for Football Reporters Online/Gridiron Draft Guide/SBS Media
The NFL Draft is where the wild things are. This year the Jets fans were more then just wild, They were wildly happy that owner Woody Johnson gave GM Mike Tannenbaum and Head Coach Rex Ryan the Green light to trade up for USC QB Mark Sanchez. But Is Sanchez what the NY Jets really need? While the Jets organization, most of the beat media, and even most fans feel that the USC Product was one of the only two QB's in this draft that could start sooner rather then later, I'm not totally convinced. Personally, i don't dislike him, infact he is very likeable, with a great sense of humor and a great personality, which he showed in the draft press conference Sunday when two of my writing partners, SBS media's Zennie Abraham and Yardbarker.com's Dewey Hammond were razzing him about his hair and the CAL-USC rivalry. It's not his ability, he has plenty. I just think the Jets gave up too much to get him in this economy, and the Jets already have three QB's, including one they won't let play the position (Brad Smith) who passed for over 5,000 yards in college. Maybe they will try the wildcat offense with slow guys. Meanwhile they did not address the issue of getting a fast receiver. Had they done so, any QB would have been good enough for one more year. Give the Jets a B to a B+ depending on how long it takes Sanchez to get it together and adjust to the NFL game, which his agent David Dunn says will happen smoothly.
Thoughts on the other AFC teams:
Bills: 8 Picks. LB Aaron Maybin (rd1) and CB Jairus Byrd are good solid choices, But OC Eric Wood wasn't even among the top 2 Centers, and the other Offensive Lineman Andy Levitre was only an after thought on many Draft expert's charts, including mine. Grade: C to C-
Dolphins: 10 Picks. I'd like to give big poppa Parcells the benefit of the doubt here(and so would at least one of my associates who knows him personally and spend a year following him as research on his book) regarding Vontae Davis, But ego runs in the family (see big brother Vernon). I love Pat White as a QB, but they need to add more speed at receiver for the wildcat to work well. Sean Smith is the biggest CB i have ever seen. no addition of a Stout DL would worry the Phins faithful. Grade: C+ unless White gets the help he needs.
Patriots: 12 Picks. S Pat Chung could play anywhere in the defensive backfield, and Butler is a shutdown CB. Got Depth and scored 2 picks next year by smart trades, but no true "impact" players here. Grade: B
Ravens: 6 Picks: Just on Mike Oher alone Ozzie Newsome and his personnel crew get the "A", but i have to take away a half a grade because CB Lardarius Webb could pass for a 15 year old H.S. player in his pads at 177lbs. soaking wet. Rb Cedric Peerman could develop into a good reserve/role player. Grade: A-
Bengals: 11Picks. If Andre Smith doesn't flake out from the stress, he could someday be in that Building in Canton. Rey Maualuga is the Troy Polumalu of inside linebackers, and TE Chase Coffman has the NFL pedigree through his dad. Add OC Jon Luigs and P Kevin Huber(if he continues to improve his hang time numbers). The issue as always in Cincy is will these guys act their age or their shoe size. Grade: B-
Browns: 8 Picks. Alex Mack is the best Center in this class. Add the two receivers, Robiskie & Massaquoi and LB Kaluka Maiava (who we all know is the nephew of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) and you have added enough depth at key positions. Kudos to the Mangeinus for doing the deal with his old team, but there aren't any Real great players here. Grade: C
Steelers: 9 Picks. While i like DT Ziggy Hood, OL Kraig Urbik and OC A.Q. Shipley are back-ups at best for now. CB Joe Burnett is a decent CB for where he was picked. The rest are just back-ups if they make it at all. Grade: C+
Texans: 8 Picks. Houston got one of the steals of round one with Brian Cushing, and Connor Barwin will combine with Mario Williams to greatly improve the Texans D. The only problem here is that no receiver or running back was chosen to help with depth. Grade B+
Colts: 8 Picks. Are you surprised that Donald Brown came of the board before Ohio State's Chris Wells? You shouldn't be, because Brown is more adaptable to more offensive sets. DT Fili Moala, WR Austin Collie, and QB Curtis Painter will help with depth, but they still need another DL from somewhere. P Pat McAfee could get teh job on his toughness alone. Grade: B
Jaguars: 9 Picks. Great use of draft slots to get the best players to fill needs. OT's Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton will help Maurice Jones Drew have a "career" year in 2009, plus adding three receivers (Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard, and Tiquan Underwood will add bench depth, but they are still missing an instant starter at the position to help veteran FA signing Torry Holt. Liberty;s Rashad Jennings is an undiscovered talent at RB. Grade: B+
Titans: 11 Picks. I'd grade them higher if i could but they didn't get someone who could even develop into Al Hanesworth's replacement. Sen'Derrick Marks is good but not good enough yet to do it alone. WR Kenny Britt and TE Jared Cook will add some zest to the passing game, and smallish RB Javon Ringer was a Michigan State stand out and quality person all around, who could be the next Dave Meggett talent wise. Grade: B
Broncos: 10 Picks. Although Ex-Georgia Bulldog Knowshon Moreno was the best RB in the Draft in my mind, Denver did little else to help other need areas, like the defensive line. Also didn't address the offensive line until late in the draft. Grade: D-
Chiefs: 8 Picks. Nice job of starting to rebuild the defense. RB Javarris Williams from Tenn. State in the Ohio Valley Conference was one of our "small school prospect unknown" and another steal at his position in round 7.Still need more help for QB Matt Cassel. Grade: B+
Raiders: 7 Picks. If Al Davis would only retire or at least let someone else handle the personnel side of things, maybe the raiders can move forward. While Darrius Heyward-Bey is a quality receiver he wasn't the 7th pick overall, and who the heck is Michael Mitchell? Grade: D+ if Heyward-Bey develops faster then expected, otherwise they get the big "F" again.
Chargers: 8 Picks. While I really like LB Larry English as a defensive player, there is no way he should have been a 1st round pick no matter how much you are worried about Shawne Merriman not being able to come all the way back. Explain to me why you also pick 2 OG's in a weak class for Guards? LSU's Demetrius Byrd is a better receiver then his slot would indicate. Seems to me like they had a Brain Cluster after Denver picked Moreno ahead of them. Grade: B-
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