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2011 NFL Draft in review: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a system, and we have to keep that in mind when we evaluate what they do in any given draft. They love, love, love to spend high round draft picks on offensive and defensive lineman. That is how they have built their team, and for them... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: Pittsburgh Steelers" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: New York Jets

The New York Jets had some age concerns among their front seven and they decided to address that with their first two picks in this draft. I don't know if that was the best way to go, but we can certainly understand their strategy. I would have liked to see... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: New York Jets" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: Chicago Bears

Over the past few years, I have been critical of the Chicago Bears and their trading away of draft picks, including first round picks. While I like what they did with their first two picks in the 2011 NFL draft, once again this team traded away two picks to do... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: Chicago Bears" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: Baltimore Ravens

Some the Baltimore Ravens were apparently trying to trade down to the 29th overall pick and the Chicago Bears were interested in moving up to 26 to get in front of the Kansas City Chiefs. The trade never went through and the Ravens ran out of clock. So instead of... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: Baltimore Ravens" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: Kansas City Chiefs

Things got a little weird around the 26th pick of the 2011 NFL draft. The Kansas City Chiefs traded down (with the Cleveland Browns) to secure the 27th overall pick. The Baltimore Ravens had the cock run out on them for the 26th pick and the Chiefs wisely rushed their... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: Kansas City Chiefs" »

2011 NFL draft in review: Seattle Seahawks

It was a little surprising that the Seattle Seahawks took James Carpenter with their first overall pick. The NFL media site did not even have a profile of him, and to be perfectly honest I do not know all that much about him. That would seem to indicate a reach,... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: Seattle Seahawks" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: New Orleans Saints

For the most part many NFL draft writers have praised the 2011 New Orleans Saints draft class. I think this boils down to an argument over need and value. On the value side, I think the Saints did very well. However, on the need side I stand much more skeptical.... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: New Orleans Saints" »

2011 NFL Draft in review: Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles wound up with 11 selections in the 2011 NFL draft. Usually, when a team ahs that many picks no matter what goes down they wind up looking pretty good. However, for the Eagles they did especially well, so well in fact, that they felt drafting a kicker... Continue reading "2011 NFL Draft in review: Philadelphia Eagles" »

2011 NFL draft in review: Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts made just five selections in the 2011 NFL draft, but they had a very large thing to accomplish. They had to find a way to rebuild their offensive line, and hopefully rebuild it to keep an again Peyton Manning on his feet. With that in mind, they... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: Indianapolis Colts" »

2011 NFL draft in review: Cleveland Browns

The thing to remember about the 2011 Cleveland Browns class is not only did this team do a very good job drafting players; they also acquired a first and fourth round pick in next year's draft. That is a solid move moving back 21 spots in the first round and... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: Cleveland Browns" »

NFL News: There Is Reason For Optimism On The Labor Front

The NFL's most prominent owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell have had several meetings recently with the players association representatives. These talks were not mandated by the courts. Both sides agreed to hold these talks (the fact that they are agreeing to anything is excellent news). According to several sources close... Continue reading "NFL News: There Is Reason For Optimism On The Labor Front" »

2011 NFL draft in review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I personally think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have employed a strong strategy over the last few drafts, and that they sued that strategy again in 2011 to greatly address their needs, and hopefully avoid a big time draft bust. Last year they took two defensive tackles to insure a rebuilding... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers" »

NFL News: Talks Wrap Up For Now

The NFL labor woes continue, however there does seem to be light at the end of the tunnel. Roger Goodell and a handfull of the leagues most powerful and prominent owners have been engaged in "informal " talks with the players representatives. The talks, which took place in Long Island,... Continue reading "NFL News: Talks Wrap Up For Now" »

2011 NFL draft in review: New York Giants

While the New York Giants had an excellent draft, and added impact players at WR, LB, and S many will question this team now and forever on the decision to add CB Prince Amukamara with the 19th overall pick in the first round. It is not that this team could... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: New York Giants" »

Bowl With The NFL

The Eric LeGrand Believe Fund will host a bowling party with former NFL players. Continue reading "Bowl With The NFL" »