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2012 NFL Mock Draft: 01-16-2012

It is widely assumed that Andrew Luck will go first in the 2012 NFL Draft. Find out where Robert Griffin, III may end up and who your favorite team might be looking to grab in my first mock draft for 2012.

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Will Peyton and Caldwell be the Next to Go?

With the firing Monday of Bill and Chris Polian in Indianapolis it appears as though the writing may be on the wall as it pertains to the future of the Colts. At the very least it appears that the Polians are the scapegoats for the fiasco of a season the franchise endured in 2011. This is a team that went from 14-2 and being in the Super Bowl after the '09 season to being the worst in the league. We always knew the Colts went as Peyton Manning did, but did we ever expect them to be this awful?

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NFL Coaches About to be Out of a Job?

Now that the regular season is winding down speculation is about to begin on which coaches will be out of a job.  Some coaches are as good as gone while others will probably have to make some changes to hang onto their current positions.  The Dolphins, Jaguars, and Chiefs have already fired their coaches, the question remains as to who will be joining Tony Sparano, Jack Del Rio, and Todd Haley in the unemployment line.

Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay – Is there any way Morris can save his job after Sunday’s pathetic performance against Atlanta?  Regardless of that, this was supposed to be the year Tampa took another step forward and competed for the NFC Championship.  This was the hot young and up-and-coming team on the rise after last season.  Now they look like just another also-ran.  Josh Freeman seemingly regressed and the defense was a complete mess this season.

Steve Spagnuolo, St. Louis – The NFC West was supposed to be the Rams to lose this season.  Like the Bucs the Rams were supposed to be a young team on the rise and it fell flat and underachieved even more so than Tampa given its lack of overall competition within the division.  With rumors of a new GM coming into St. Louis it seems unlikely Spags keeps his job as he has given the team little reason to retain him.

Norv Turner, San Diego – This season marks the second underwhelming year where the Chargers entered the year as perceived Super Bowl contenders and struggled to hit the .500 mark.  It is probably time for a change in San Diego.

Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis – There has been increasing speculation as the season wore on that Caldwell will not be retained after the season.  A lot will depend on whether the Colts truly believe Peyton Manning has enough left for another run at the Super Bowl or if they are looking at scrapping the whole thing and rebuilding around Andrew Luck.  The entire season cannot be laid at the feet of Caldwell, didn’t we already know the Colts were not even a playoff team without Manning?

Andy Reid, Philadelphia – Reid likely did enough to save his job for one more year by closing the year out winning his last four and five of the last seven games.  They looked like the team everyone thought they were in the month of December.  He may have to make some changes on his defensive coaching staff however.

Tom Coughlin, New York Giants – Coughlin may need to win a playoff game or two to salvage his job.  The Giants have not won a playoff game in the three years since winning the Super Bowl and for the third straight season they have faded badly in the month of December.  He could get a pass for the amount of injuries he had to deal with this season though.

Mike Shanahan, Washington – To date the Shanahan Era in D. C. has been a big disappointment, however, next season will likely be the make-or-break year for him in Washington.

Rex Ryan, New York Jets – Given he led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship games the last two years he will probably get a chance to salvage the disappointment that was the 2011 season.  It is hard to see the offensive coaching staff coming back in its entirety though.  They will probably be in the market for a QB guru who can come in and Mark Sanchez’ career back on track.

Wide Receiver Prospects

This year’s class of wide outs, led by Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon, has pretty good depth at the top.  We could see as many as seven receivers come off the board in the first two rounds of the draft.

Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State – There really is not a lot of debate over Blackmon being the top pass catcher of the 2012 draft class, some even think he may be a better prospect than former teammate Dez Bryant.  He has everything teams look for in a WR prospect except for elite top end speed.  He is expected to run somewhere in the low 4.5s when he works out.

Potential Destinations: He could conceivably go as high as the Rams as they are desperate to get some more play-makers around Sam Bradford.  However there will be some debate as to whether it is worthwhile spending that high of a pick on a WR who does not run sub 4.5 in the 40.  The Vikings could also have an interest if they decide to give Christian Ponder another year or two at the helm.  The Vikes are in desperate need of a legit #1 receiver as well.  The Jaguars are also rebuilding around a young QB who has no real weapons to throw to either.  The Browns, Dolphins, Redskins, and Panthers could all have an interest as well.  With a glaring need for an elite pass catcher by almost every team in the top ten Blackmon will not last long.

Michael Floyd, Notre Dame – Floyd is the better looking physical specimen when compared to Blackmon, he is slightly taller and probably a bit stronger than Blackmon is.  Blackmon probably has the slight edge when it comes to running routes and being able to separate himself from defenders.  Two major strikes against Floyd which will ultimately keep him from going ahead of Blackmon are multiple alcohol related arrests in college as well as two seasons that were aborted prematurely due to injury.

Possible Destinations: The consensus seems to be that Floyd ends up somewhere in the middle of the first round.  The Eagles would be a strong possibility if they decide to cut ties with the mercurial DeSean Jackson.  The Bears also have a need for a legit #1 receiver for Jay Cutler to throw to.  It is hard to imagine him slipping past the Titans.

Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina – Jeffery could challenge Floyd for the #2 WR spot.  He is slightly bigger than Floyd and does not come with the off-field baggage or injury history that Floyd does.  Playing the SEC could also help his readiness as he will have faced some of the best defensive backs in the country this season.  The biggest knock on Jeffery will be his foot speed.  He does not show that extra gear to be able to run away from defensive backs at the next level, but his size and strength will make him a tough one to bring down by decidedly smaller defensive backs.

Possible Destinations: See Michael Floyd, a lot will depend on which player impresses teams more than the other in the spring.

Kendall Wright, Baylor – Wright burst onto the scene this fall after largely flying under the NFL’s radar screen the previous three years at Baylor.  He will gain the attention of teams looking for someone who can stretch the field, but his lack of consistency catching the ball and running routes will keep him from going higher in the draft than he possibly could have.  Wright is largely seen as the best speed receiver prospect in this draft.

Possible Destinations: He could sneak into the back end of the first round to a team like San Francisco or New England who could be in the market for someone who can get down the field.  The Rams, Vikings, Browns, and Jaguars could all have an interest at the top of the second round.  The Eagles could also be in play for Wright if they decide to move on from DeSean Jackson.

Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers – Has the NFL body but not elite NFL speed which will likely keep him out of the first round.  He has the look of being a #2 type or possession receiver at the next level.

Possible Destinations: The Jags, Redskins, Vikings, and Bills could all have an interest in the top half of the second round.

Nick Toon, Wisconsin – Has adequate size and speed to play at the next level, however, injuries and inconsistent play could keep him out of the first round.  He could sneak into the first round if he works out well and shows he has fully recovered from injuries that slowed him this past fall.

Possible Destinations: He should be in the mix with the same teams who have an interest in Wright and Sanu.

Brian Quick, Appalachian State – Similar to Sanu in that he has the NFL body but does not have the NFL speed.  He also received a medical redshirt due to a back injury and will be marked down because of the lack of speed and the fact that he played at the FCS level.

Possible Destinations: Where he ends up will depend in large part on how well he runs.  As it stands he is probably looking at going somewhere in the 3rd round.

Dwight Jones, North Carolina – Jones may be the most intriguing wide receiver prospect in the 2012 draft.  Has good size, expected to measure in at least 6′ 4″, but is a bit on the lean side.  Also has good athleticism and has shown a knack for making the big play.  Did not really excel at the college level until his senior year though due to academic and injury issues.  He is also prone to dropping some catchable balls and is not the most disciplined of route runners.

Possible Destinations: If he runs and works out well he could sneak into the first round and challenge for the #2 or #3 receiver to come off the board.  If he fails to impress with his workouts he will likely land somewhere in the second round based on his physical skillset alone.

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Running Back Prospects

The potential class of 2012 is pretty top heavy when it comes to the running back position.  Trent Richardson, Lamar Miller, and David Wilson are seen as solid first round prospects but after there is not a ton to be excited about.

Trent Richardson, Alabama – Richardson entered the fall as the top rushing prospect for the ’12 draft and he has not disappointed.  He is a Heisman finalist and many have always seen him as a better pro prospect than former teammate Mark Ingram.  He is built similarly to Ingram only he has an extra gear that Ingram does not possess.

Potential Destinations –  His ultimate landing place will depend largely on which teams near the top of the draft decide not go after a QB.  Even though Steven Jackson has stayed relatively healthy this year the Rams could grab Richardson as his potential successor.  Jackson is still a good player but his career peaked a couple of years ago and he will turn 29 this summer which is typically the beginning of the end for most NFL backs.  The Browns are a possibility as well, provided they decide to give Colt McCoy another year and not go after one of the QBs in the draft.  The Dolphins could have an interest as Reggie Bush really is not an every down back and he would compliment Richardson fairly well, but the Dolphins also have a need for a franchise QB.  I hesitate to put the Redskins down here as Mike Shanahan typically likes to wait until the middle rounds to pick up RBs and they have a bigger need at QB as well.  It is hard to imagine him being there, but it seems unlikely the Jets or Giants would let him slip by.  LaDanian Tomlinson’s time in NY appears to be drawing to an end and Shonn Greene has yet to really establish himself as the lead dog there.  The Giants have been a mess at RB this year with Ahmad Bradshaw struggling to stay healthy and this will likely be Brandon Jacobs’ last season with the Giants.

Lamar Miller, Miami (FL) – Miller caught some attention last season while sharing carries in his first season with the Hurricanes.  He has a NFL build and good speed to match.  He can catch the ball out of the backfield and has some experience returning kicks.  Miller is currently considered by many to be a mid-first round prospect.

Potential Destinations – His landing place will depend on where Richardson lands.  It is hard to imagine him going any higher than the Jets or Giants pick right now.  Several teams could be in play for him in the mid-to-late first round.  The Lions desperately need an every down back.  Jahvid Best has elite talent, but he is too injury prone to expect him to handle more than 10 to 15 touches per game and is ultimately better when the Lions can give him the ball out in space.  The Broncos could cut their losses with Knowshon Moreno and opt to bring in some fresh legs.  Depending on how the Matt Forte situation plays out in Chicago the Bears could be in play for a RB as well.  There is increasing speculation that the Bengals could cut ties with Cedric Benson this spring putting them in play as well.

David Wilson, Virginia Tech – Wilson is one of the fastest, most explosive backs in the draft.  He has big play speed and shown a knack for big plays catching passes out of the backfield.  Has some experience returning kicks.  The biggest knock on him is likely going to be his injury history.  This year was his first year out of three college seasons where he did not miss time due to injury.  He is currently seen as a late first round prospect.

Possible Destinations – Depending on how the Ray Rice situation plays out in Baltimore that could be a potential spot for him.  He is too similar a player to Rice for them to have an interest otherwise though.  Frank Gore has a long history of injuries and one wonders how many years his surgically repaired knees have left in them.  The Niners also do not have a great Plan B if Gore goes down again.  James Starks has not had the breakout year in Green Bay everyone thought he would have and the Packers have been looking for a reason to get rid of Ryan Grant for a couple of years now.  If he were to drop to the second teams like the Rams and Dolphins could have an interest in the second.  He and Miller are virtually interchangeable as far as their draft status so either could go to any of the teams mentioned as being in the market for backs towards the middle to the end of the first round.

Chris Polk, Washington – Polk is a redshirt junior who has already graduated so odds are he will probably turn pro.  He has all the tools teams are looking for but has had some injury issues and does not have elite speed, but has enough speed to be successful at the next level.  He also catches the ball fairly well out of the backfield.

Possible Destinations: He is currently grading out as a solid second round pick.  The Rams could have an interest in Polk as Steven Jackson’s eventual successor.  The Redskins could use some stability in the backfield as it has largely been running back-by-committee in D. C. this season.  The Browns in Lions will also have an interest if they do not grab a back in the first round.  The Giants could be looking at bringing in some fresh legs for their rushing attack this spring as well.

LaMichael James, Oregon – The biggest knock on James, is going to be his size.  He is an estimated 5′ 9″/190 lbs. and some wonder whether he will be durable enough to be an every down player in the league.  To James’ credit he has shown himself to be a very tough player.  He has shown an ability to take passes out of the backfield and turn them into big plays.  His draft position will depend largely upon how well he runs during the workouts.  It is expected that he will post a time in the low 4.4s, but if he can run a sub 4.4 40 then he could end up as a first round pick.  He kind of reminds me a bit of Warrick Dunn.

Possible Destinations – With questions about his size limiting his ability to be an every down back it seems more likely he end up gooing to a team where he can initially be a complimentary back.  A reunion with former teammate LaGarrette in Tampa could be in the making.  Seattle needs a compliment to Marshawn Lynch and teams like Detroit or Cleveland could have an interest if they do not land one of the higher ranked backs.

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Quarterback Prospects

What was once thought to be a position with some depth in the 2012 NFL draft has become a bit shallower as Matt Barkley and Landry Jones have decided to return to school for their senior seasons.  Both players likely would have been first round picks.  With that said we are left with two sure fire first round picks at the position as opposed to four.

Andrew Luck, Stanford – Luck has been the top QB prospect for two years running now and would have been the top pick had he chosen to come out this past spring.  Some say he is the best QB prospect to come along since John Elway others say Peyton Manning.  Luck has a year of eligibility left, but all indications are that he plans to enter next year’s draft.

Possible Destinations – Whoever ends up with the top pick.  It is looking like he will end up in Indianapolis.

Robert Griffin III, Baylor – After Andrew Luck, Griffin is the hottest name in draft discussions right now.  Griffin the most athletic QB prospect for the 2012 draft and with Barkley dropping out of the draft he is the consensus favorite to be the second QB off the board in April.  Scouts love his athleticism and his ability to throw the ball down the field.

Possible Destinations – For the time being he seems to have solidified himself as the #2 QB prospect in the 2012 draft class.  He could go as high second or third to a team like Minnesota if they decide he is too good to pass up.  He could also land in Cleveland or Jacksonville if those teams like him better than Colt McCoy and Blaine Gabbert.  At this stage it is hard to imagine him lasting past the Redskins or Dolphins who are projecting to be picking somewhere between 8 and 10 as of right now.

Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M – Tannehill could go ahead of Griffin simply because he is the more traditional looking QB.  However, his numbers did not improve like one would have thought they should this season.  He seemed to struggle against tougher competition and he had 3 games with 3 interceptions this season.

Possible Destinations – Tannehill was a WR his first two years and converted to QB so he does not have as much experience as the other guys and he really impresses as a guy who is not quite ready to step in and win the starting job right away.  However, with Matt Barkley and Landry Jones opting to go back for another year Tannehill could potentially go a lot higher than he otherwise would have.  One thing that could potentially push his stock down is the reported broken foot he suffered at the end of the year.  Will he be able to fully work out for teams prior to the draft?  Most teams will be very leery about spending a first round pick on  a QB that they cannot put through the paces ahead of time.

Nick Foles, Arizona – Foles presents a big target for opposing defenses in the pocket and is not terribly mobile back there.  He has a strong arm but tends to break down when pressured.  Had five multiple interception games this season and he tends to take some sacks.

Possible Destinations – Likely projects as a late second round, early third round pick.  He will need to play on a team that does a good job at running the ball and does not expect him to win games.

Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State – For the most part Weeden is an efficient quarterback, however, there is nothing special about him physically.  He is merely has an adequate skillset to play in the NFL.  He lacks consistency and had four multiple interception games this year.  Oklahoma State does not run a traditional pro offense so Weeden has a lack of experience taking snaps from under center which will push his stock down considerably.

Possible Destinations – Since there is likely to be a learning curve for Weeden while he adjusts to the pro game he is likely to be a mid-round selection.

Kirk Cousins, Michigan State – Cousins has decent arm strength and accuracy and led the Spartans to the Big Ten Championship game this year.  He is not the ideal size and has adequate mobility.

Possible Destinations – If he throws well next spring he could be second or third round pick for a team looking to develop a guy who will be ready two or three years from now.

Brock Osweiler, Arizona State – He surprised a lot of people by declaring for the draft.  He is tall and throws the ball fairly well and potentially could have worked his way up into being a top 5 QB prospect had he stayed in school for his senior year.  The biggest knocks against him are going to be his lack of experience as a starter in college, he really only has one full year as a starter at ASU.  He also had five games where he threw two or more interceptions and he does not escape the rush terribly well.

Possible Destinations – Unless he blows people’s socks off in his workouts he is looking at a third or fourth round selection at best.  He probably could have moved up being a solid second or third rounder had he stayed in school.

Darron Thomas, Oregon – Thomas declaring for the draft is another surprising move.  He has already graduated so his only other reason to stay is to hone his craft for another year at the college level.  The positives on Thomas are he is a tremendous athlete and moves around well in the pocket.  He has decent size but could probably stand to bulk up a bit.  The biggest downside is he did not play in a conventional offense at Oregon and there is going to be a learning curve while he adapts to a pro style offense.  He never really impressed me as a guy who is going to be a starting QB at the next level.

Possible Destinations – His predecessor, Dennis Dixon, was a fifth round pick when left Oregon and that was after his season ended due to a knee injury.  Thomas will probably go slightly higher than that.  My guess is fourth round, possibly third if he throws well in the pre-draft workouts.

Kellen Moore, Boise State – Moore strikes me as someone similar to Ty Detmer.  He is an extremely efficient QB in a great college offense.  However, he is nowhere near the size pro scouts like in their QBs nor is he athletic enough to make up for his lack of size.  Moore is likely to be written off as a guy who is a product of the system he played in.  Detmer had a a nice career as a backup in the NFL so there is no reason why Moore can’t.

Possible Destinations – It would not shock me if he goes undrafted, but it would not surprise me to see a team take a late round flyer on him either.

Ryan Lindley, San Diego State – He has a major league arm, it is just a question as to whether he can harness it or not.  He appears to still be learning the nuances of the position.  He struggled through a senior season that saw his numbers drop across the board rather dramatically.

Possible Destinations – Some team is likely to fall in love with his arm with the idea that they can coach him up on the subtleties of playing the position at the NFL level.  He should be a mid to late round selection.

Case Keenum, Houston – Keenum is largely seen as a product of Houston’s system more so than his talent.  He is seen as too small and does not tremendous arm strength.  He is extremely accurate and threw only 5 interceptions all year.  He is also a 6th year senior having red-shirted a year and being granted a medical red-shirt after suffering a knee injury last season.

Possible Destinations – He will be a 6th or 7th round pick if he gets drafted at all.

Russell Wilson, Wisconsin – There is a lot to like about Wilson’s game.  He can get the ball downfield and threw just 3 interceptions.  He is also mobile and athletic rushing for 22 TDs and catching a touchdown pass in his college career.  The one thing not to like about him is his size, he will be lucky if he hits the 6-foot mark at the combine.

Possible Destinations – His athleticism and leadership skills will draw some interest from teams.  He could earn a mid-round flyer from someone.

Jacory Harris, Miami (FL) – Harris is another wildcard in this class.  There is a lot to like about him.  He is tall, has a strong arm, and moves around fairly well.  However, he is prone to making inexplicable mistakes for a senior quarterback who has started games all four years at Miami.  He has the physical tools too play at the next level, it will be a matter of whether he gets it together mentally.

Possible Destinations – Someone is likely to fall in love with Harris’ physical talents to spend a mid-round pick on him.

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New York Giants

Quarterback

Eli Manning is having one of the better passing years of his career and, barring injury, should still have another 5 to 7 good years left in him.  David Carr is the backup and it seems unlikely the Giants will spend a high pick on a quarterback next spring.

Running Back

Ahmad Bradshaw has struggled to stay healthy this season and Brandon Jacobs is only effective when the line is opening holes for him.  The running game as a whole has been a disappointment for the Giants.  It would not be surprising if this is Jacobs’ last year with the Giants.

Wide Receiver

With Victor Cruz having a breakout season the Giants have three reliable wideouts when everyone is healthy.  However this group is rather top heavy as after Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, and Mario Manningham there is not a lot there.

Tight End

Of the three tight ends Jake Ballard is the only real pass catching threat.  Travis Beckum and Bear Pascoe are there for their blocking skills.

Offensive Line

The offensive line play has not been stellar this season.  Manning has already been sacked more times in the first ten games this season than he was all of last year and the team has rushed for only 3.2 yards per carry over that time span.

Defensive Line

Jason Pierre-Paul is emerging as the pass rusher they thought they were getting when they drafted him and coupled with Osi Umenyiora form one of the best pass rushing duos in the league.  Chris Canty has provided good run support at tackle, but after him there has not been a lot be excited about for the Giants.

Linebacker

Michael Boley is probably the best of the bunch and that is not saying a lot.  He is a solid player but does nothing special.  Mathias Kiwanuka has been a solid run defender in his first season as a full time LB, however, he tends to get lost in pass coverage.  This unit is sorely lacking a play-maker.

Secondary

Aaron Ross and Corey Webster are solid at corner, but neither is considered to be a lockdown corner.  Rookie Prince Amukamara missed the first half of the season due to injury and the Giants will probably not see a big return on that pick until the 2012 season.  Safeties Antrell Rolle, Kenny Phillips, and Deon Grant are a solid trio but none of them are big time play-makers.

Potential Targets

Midway through the season the Giants biggest needs appear to be at offensive line and linebacker.  The Giants offense is much better when they do not have to put the game solely in Eli Manning’s hands.  The team could also look to add some quality depth at RB and TE and they could use some depth on the defensive line as well.

The Giants are currently trending to pick in the mid-to-late 20s.  Alabama’s Courtney Upshaw or Georgia’s Jarvis Jones could be potential targets at linebacker while Virginia Tech’s David Wilson would be a nice fit at RB.  The Giants will likely have to trade up to land one of the offensive lineman who are rating out as first round picks.

NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat Entering Week 8

As we get deeper into the season more and more coaches will find there jobs in jeopardy as we enter the home stretch of the season. Here are the coaches whose jobs are or could be on the line.

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NFL Things I Think

These are things I think about the NFL.  I have been thinking…

… Any of the four teams could win the NFC East.

… Tim Tebow = Doug Flutie.  It may not look pretty, but in the end Tebow is a guy who will find ways to win games for the Broncos.

… That I reserve judgement on DeMarco Murray until he does it against a team worth mentioning.  Remember Timmy Smith?  Anyone?

… That I seem to be one of the few that was not bowled over by Christian Ponder’s performance.  He looked pretty much the same as he did at FSU.

… It Seems like teams are starting to figure the Lions out.  To me they are a bit of a one-trick pony on offense and without Jahvid Best they have nobody to make teams respect the run at all.

… Reggie Wayne may have been right about Curtis Painter.  Granted he has not set the league on fire as of yet, but his QB Rating is 20 points higher than Kerry Collins’.

… What happened to the Kyle Orton bandwagon?  Remember when he was a hot commodity this summer?  He seems to be an afterthought now and it appears more and more apparent that his success was more a result of playing in Josh McDaniels’ system than his actual skill as a QB.

… The Carson Palmer trade may eventually pay dividends for the Raiders, I just do not know that it will be this year.

… For all of the talk of Mark Sanchez not progressing he is on pace to set career highs in yards and touchdowns.

… How good would Steve Smith’s career have been if had a QB the caliber of Cam Newton throwing him the ball the bulk of his career?

… Why does ESPN keep trying to promote the idea that NFL teams are tanking games on purpose for the chance to draft Andrew Luck?

… I can’t help but wonder if the Eagles are preparing for life without DeSean Jackson.  It seems like LeSean McCoy is a guy whoo has outplayed his rookie contract and less of a gamble in terms of giving him a big contract.

… Why do Cards fans want the plug pulled on Kevin Kolb already?  Haven’t we already seen that Max Hall and John Skelton are not starting quarterbacks at the NFL level?  Or, is it they want Luck?

… Aldon Smith is the pass rusher the Niners have been looking for since letting Julian Peterson go.

… Chris Johnson is all about Chris Johnson.  I cannot help but think that since he got his money his best days are behind him.

NFL: Breaking Down the NFC East for 2011

Eric Engberg breaks down the NFC East for the upcoming season. Who are Super Bowl favorites, MVP Candidates, and Rookie of the Year candidates. Which coaches may end up on the hot seat this season?

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Fantasy Football: Pickle’s Picks at Wide Receiver for 2011

As training camps kick off it is time to start thinking about who to target for your fantasy football team. In lieu of assessing every starting WR out there we are going to look at which guys are on the rise, who may be the sleeper picks, who to be wary of, and the rookies that may be worth a look this season.

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Fantasy Football: Pickle’s Picks at Running Back for 2011

As training camps kick off it is time to start thinking about who to target for your fantasy football team. In lieu of assessing every starting RB out there we are going to look at which guys are on the rise, who may be the sleeper picks, who to be wary of, and the rookies that may be worth a look this season.

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Fantasy Football: Pickle’s Picks at Quarterback for 2011

As training camps kick off it is time to start thinking about who to target for your fantasy football team. In lieu of assessing every starting QB out there we are going to look at which guys are on the rise, who may be the sleeper picks, who to be wary of, and the rookies that may be worth a look this season.

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2011 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the NFC East

A breakdown of how the NFC East teams fared in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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2011 NFL Draft: First Round Breakdown

This year's NFL draft opened about as expected with Cam Newton, Von Miller, Marcell Dareus, A. J. Green, and Patrick Peterson being the first five players picked as was generally expected, but from there things got interesting.

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