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Brooks is gone, Tuiasasopo is gone, and Andrew Walter stinks. You do the math. The doughy QB with the big arm has some questions marks regarding his work ethic, but the guy can chuck a ball. Al Davis may think twice this time though, and go with Brady Quinn - where there is no questioning his work ethic - after passing on Matt Leinart last season. |
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Thomas worked out at the NFL Combine and only solidified his standing as the top O-lineman in the draft. The big tackle could form a nice bookend with LT Jeff Backus. If the Matt Millen has a pair he'll go with Brady Quinn here though. Look for Detroit to dangle this pick to the highest bidder. |
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Despite the push for Adrian Peterson the Browns know they can grab a good back in the 2nd-round to pair with recently signed Jamal Lewis. What isn't abundant in this draft, or league, are potential franchise QBs. Especially ones who actually want to play in Cleveland. |
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This pick is an absolute no-brainer. Johnson is everything you look for in a WR. Height, speed, bulk, hands, and a good person to boot. Johnson is probably the best player in the entire draft and will team with Joey Galloway to give the Bucs and Jeff Garcia some real weapons. |
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I think it's safe to say the Calvin Pace experiment is officially dead. The Cardinals have the makings of a solid defense, centered around players like Karlos Dansby, Darnell Dockett, and Adrian Wilson. What they lack is that dynamic player to force the issue. Adams is perhaps the most NFL-ready pass rusher in the draft. |
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The Skins started getting some production from DE Andre Carter at the end of the 2006 season but still need a more consistent pass-rushing threat. Anderson led the SEC in sacks with 13.5 in 2006. The Skins must determine if that number was more a product of Arkansas' stunt-heavy scheme or Anderson's natural ability. |
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The Vikes are in a tough spot. Both top QB's and DE's are gone. Do they take Alan Branch and add to a strong DT group, or reach a bit for S LaRon Landry? Assuming Ginn's ankle injury is healed and he runs the 4.4 or below 40 time most feels he can, that's where the Vikes will go. Brad Childress needs play-makers on a moribund offense. Ginn certainly has the home run ability they would love to have. |
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After passing on Reggie Bush Peterson falls into the Texans' lap. Peterson combines great speed with good size and explosiveness. He's got some durability concerns but with Ahman Green signed Peterson can split time for a year and minimize the wear and tear on his body. |
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The Dolphins lost LT Damian McIntosh to the Chiefs and really have no one to backfill. The offensive line has been a huge problem for Miami for years and drafting Brown, who may ultimately be a better RT, is a good step to towards rectifying that. |
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Although Atlanta is dangerously thin on the d-line they can't pass on adding a difference-maker in a very average secondary. Landry ran a 4.39 40 at the combine and is versatile enough to play both safety positions. Look for him to replace Chris Crocker at FS. |
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Although Branch’s Pro Day workout was less than impressive, the big guy’s size and quickness are undeniable. Could play either NT or end in San Fran’s 3-4 defense. |
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With the trade of Willis McGahee the Bills need a new horse to carry the load. Lynch is a better receiver and more of home run threat than McGahee is. |
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The Rams run defense was woeful last season, and with Jimmy Kennedy probably playing out his contract and La'Roi Glover near the end of his career, the Rams need to fill in the gaps at DT. The 19-year old is strong enough to play the run, and quick enough to get after the QB. |
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With Dan Morgan's future in jeopardy the Panthers grab the most accomplished middle linebacker in the draft. Willis is a very good athlete who made a ton of plays despite playing with little talent around him at Ole Miss. Great leader and is ultra-competitive. |
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With Mike Tomlin in as head coach the future of Pittsburgh’s 3-4 is cloudy. But with Carriker’s ability to play both a 3-4 end or a 4-3 tackle it’s a win-win for the Steelers. |
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With Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila’s career fading the Pack turn to Moss to provide outside pressure. Moss is similarly built to fellow-Gator alum Jevon Kearse, but still has some work to do strength-wise. |
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Starting FS Deon Grant signed with the Seahawks, SS Donovin Darius is banged up seemingly every season, and back up FS Gerald Sensabaugh was recently arrested. The Jags need to find a stabalizing force in the secondary. Nelson isn’t a very physical safety, but he’s an incredible athlete who is always around the ball. |
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The Bengals have jettisoned CB Tory James and may do the same with Deltha O'Neal. Hall has great size and intelligence, and could team with last season's #1 pick Jonathan Joseph (assuming he stays clean) to form an outstanding duo. |
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With Pacman Jones’ well-documented legal problems, and the total lack of depth behind him, the Titans surely have to address CB. Revis has superior size and quickness, and recently ran a reported 4.38 40 at his Pro Day workout. He’s not afraid to play the run either. |
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Corey Webster, Sam Madison and R.W. McQuarters were terrible in 2006. Houston is a physical corner who shut down some of the top receivers in the country for the Hogs. |
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Although he has had a somewhat disappointing post-Senior Bowl period Bowe has prototype size and above-average speed. With Rod Smith’s career almost at and end the Broncos need to find a partner for Javon Walker. |
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It’s anyone’s guess how long TO lasts in Dallas, but he’s not in it for the long-term. Meachem is a work in progress, but his speed-size ratio is outstanding, and he has excellent hands. |
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A bit of a reach, but the Chiefs' once-formidable O-line is showing cracks. OT's Kyle Turley and Jordan Black were awful last year, and Black signed with the Texans. Staley is an athletically gifted tackle, but will need to get stronger to make the jump from the MAC to an NFL LT. |
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Asante Samuel was franchised but hasn’t been signed to a long-term deal. CB’s Ellis Hobbs, Randall Gay, and Willie Andrews aren’t awe-inspiring either. Ross is a big corner who plays with a gambler’s streak. Also doubles as a kick-returner. |
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Tight end isn’t a need for the Jets, but having a weapon like Olsen would be luxury for the weak-armed Chad Pennington. Olsen wowed scouts at the NFL combine, running a sub 4.51 40. |
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Although the Birds have needs at LB and S, the Eagles can always use another pure pass-rusher. With Jevon Kearse now over 30 and returning from a knee injury, and Darren Howard coming off a very-mediocre 2006, the Eagles can’t rely on just Trent Cole and Juqua Thomas to get pressure. Spencer was athletic enough to play both end and linebacker for Purdue. Someone with that kind of versatility could really be utilized by a coordinator of Jim Johnson’s ability. |
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The Saints got some real production from their LB’s in 2006, but there’s little depth behind the starting trio of Scott Shanle, Mark Simoneau, and Scott Fujita. Timmons could use a season to learn the game after starting just one season at FSU. |
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Rodney Harrison has suffered through multiple season-ending injuries over the past two seasons, and Eugene Wilson missed the final 12 games of 2006 with a groin injury. Griffin is as solid as they get, and can play either safety spot. Not a surefire star, but definitely a Patriot-type of player. |
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The Ravens recently released veteran LG Edwin Mulitalo, and will rely on second-year man Chris Chester to replace him, while the disappointing Keydrick Vincent plays the RG position. Grubbs is possibly the best interior lineman in the draft, and would probably start right away in Baltimore at either spot. |
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The Chargers are hurting for WR’s after the release of vet Keenan McCardell. Jarrett could go a lot higher if he runs a good 40 at his Pro Day, but even if he runs the reported 4.6+ some are saying he will, his size and hands are still worth picking at this spot. |
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Things are far from peachy in Chicago this off-season. Star OLB Lance Briggs is saying he will sit out the entire season unless the Bears sign him to a long-term deal. It won’t happen. Posluszny has recovered slowly from his post-2005 knee surgery, but has the same fierce mentality Brian Urlacher possesses. |
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The Colts run defense was torched on several occasions last season, and with DT’s Corey Simon and Montae Reagor out of Indy some new blood is needed inside. Harrell suffered a torn bicep last season, but when healthy is a solid run-stuffer with the quickness to be a factor on third-downs. |