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2011 4th Round

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98. Carolina Panthers- TE Jordan Cameron (USC)

Jeremy Shockey is not the long term answer at tight end for them. I’m not even sure he’s the short term answer. Jordan Cameron’s stock is on the rise and he could go in the 3rd round like Jimmy Graham, another former basketball player turned tight end, did last year. Graham went to New Orleans and backed up Jeremy Shockey for a year. Cameron could do the same this year.

99. Seattle Seahawks- OT Jah Reid (UCF)

More offensive line help for the Seahawks. Russell Okung is a stud young left tackle, but they need something opposite him. They were lost in pass protection when he was hurt last year.

100. Buffalo Bills- WR Tandon Doss (Indiana)

More help for Ryan Fitzpatrick. Lee Evans is at the point where his salary exceeds his production value so he could be cut. Steve Johnson is a solid #1 receiver, but they need something opposite him. James Hardy never panned out as a 2009 2nd round pick.

101. Cincinnati Bengals- RB DeMarco Murray (Oklahoma)

Cedric Benson is a free agent and after averaging 3.5 YPC and getting arrested in his contract year, he could easily not be brought back. Besides, Benson turns 29 mid season and is coming off of back to back 300+ carry seasons. Another back in the mix wouldn’t hurt even if they did bring him back, especially one with amazing pass catching ability like DeMarco Murray.

102. Cleveland Browns- OLB Quan Sturdivant (North Carolina)

There isn’t really anyone who stands out amongst Cleveland’s group of linebackers other than D’Qwell Jackson, who is a talented player, but injury prone. Sturdivant can play all 3 linebacker positions in Cleveland’s new 4-3 and he’s a good value at this point.

103. Arizona Cardinals- G John Moffitt (Wisconsin)

More offensive line help for a Cardinals offensive line that allowed 50 sacks last year.

104. Philadelphia Eagles- S Jaiquawn Jarrett (Temple)

Quintin Mikell is a free agent and it doesn’t look like he’ll be back. The Eagles have shown a lot of interest in Jarrett, a local kid and a rising prospect.

105. Houston Texans- S Deunta Williams (North Carolina)

The Texans are likely moving Glover Quin to free safety. In case that doesn’t work out, they add Williams here. Williams is a good prospect and would have been a 2nd round pick if it weren’t for some injury concerns. The Texans will take the risk here in the 4th, where he’s well worth it.

106. Minnesota Vikings- CB Kendric Burney (North Carolina)

Antoine Winfield is 34 this offseason. Cedric Griffin can’t stay healthy. Chris Cook disappointed as a rookie. They could definitely add another cornerback into the mix.

107. Detroit Lions- S DeAndre McDaniel (Clemson)

CC Brown started several games for them at safety. Yes, that CC Brown.

108. San Francisco 49ers- CB Richard Sherman (Stanford)

Nate Clements is overpaid, old, and injury prone. He will either be cut or take a pay cut and move to safety. Either way, they’ll need a new corner opposite Shawntae Spencer. Jim Harbaugh reaches right into San Francisco’s backyard and takes Sherman, who he coached at Stanford.

109. Tennessee Titans- WR Denarius Moore (Tennessee)

Teams that spend first rounders on quarterbacks often use their next pick on help for him. Moore gives them that. Kenny Britt has character problems. Nate Washington is best off in the slot, where he thrived in Pittsburgh. 2010 3rd round pick Damian Williams is still developing. Moore has the upside to become a starter for this team. He’s a risk, but the Titans like taking risks and Moore, who has amazing athleticism and dominated down the stretch last year for Tennessee, could be worth the risk.

110. Dallas Cowboys- RB Jordan Todman (Connecticut)

They have more pressing needs, but Marion Barber probably isn’t going to be back next year and Todman is way too good to pass on here. He could end up being the lead back that Felix Jones is having trouble becoming.

111. New England Patriots- RLB Ricky Elmore (Arizona)

This pick completes the trade where Miami moved up in the 2nd to take Colin Kaepernick. Elmore’s not the most athletic kid, but he’s productive, with 21 sacks in the last 2 years and he’s got a great motor. Elmore says it’s his life dream to play for the Patriots and that he worships Tedy Bruschi. The Patriots will love a player like him, needing help at rush linebacker where Tully Banta Cain led the way with a mere 5 sacks last year.

112. St. Louis Rams- TE DJ Williams (Arkansas)

The Rams need to bring in a true pass catching tight end for Sam Bradford. No, Michael Hoomanawanui doesn’t count, no matter how cool his last name is.

113. Oakland Raiders- C Kristofer O’Dowd (USC)

More help on the interior line for Raiders. They really need a new center.

114. Jacksonville Jaguars- OLB Ross Homan (Ohio State)

2 of their 3 starting linebackers from 2010 are free agents and even if both are resigned, Homan is a nice depth player with good versatility and a high motor kid who would thrive on special teams. He fits what the Jaguars look for in a player, strong motor, blue collar, productive in college.

 

115. San Francisco 49ers- NT Sione Fua (Stanford)

Jim Harbaugh grabs another Stanford kid. The 49ers might not be willing to give Aubrayo Franklin the contract he wants, so Fua is a backup plan and provides good depth at all 3 positions on their 3-4 line even if they do resign Franklin.

116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- OLB Lawrence Wilson (Connecticut)

They’ll look for either one or two outside linebacker upgrades this offseason depending on how they feel about Dekoda Watson, a talented 7th round rookie who fits their scheme like a glove.

117. New York Giants- OLB KJ Wright (Mississippi State)

They went inside linebacker in the first and now they go outside linebacker. Wright can hopefully become the player they thought Clint Sintim would be when they drafted him in the 2nd round in 2009.

118. Kansas City Chiefs- S Tyler Sash (Iowa)

Eric Berry will be a starter at safety for a longtime, but they need a safety opposite him. Sash is a very good value at this point.

119. Indianapolis Colts- WR Vincent Brown (San Diego State)

The Colts normally only carry 5 wide receivers and they have 5 under contract for 2011, but Austin Collie and/or Anthony Gonzalez could be cut in Training Camp for health reasons. Besides, it might be in their best interest to carry a 6th receiver next year in case one or both of them get hurt again. Plus, Reggie Wayne is a free agent in 2012 and the two sides are far apart on any sort of long term deal for the soon to be 32 year old.

120. Philadelphia Eagles- OT Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh)

How do you allow 50 sacks when Michael Vick is your quarterback? Pinkston can play right tackle or right guard for them, both of which are need positions.

121. Jacksonville Jaguars- S Ahmad Black (Florida)

More secondary help for the Jaguars. They need two new safeties this offseason and Gene Smith will like Black’s hustle and character.

122. Buffalo Bills- MLB Kelvin Sheppard (LSU)

They’re thin at the 3-4 middle linebacker spot and Sheppard provides good depth and a good value at this point.

123. Baltimore Ravens- MLB Nate Irving (NC State)

Ray Lewis will start to decline eventually…right…right…right. Besides, it’s not like they have had a consistent contributor next to him since Bart Scott followed Rex Ryan to New York.

124. Atlanta Falcons- RB Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State)

Michael Turner is getting up there in age so Rodgers helps take some of the load off of him. They have Jason Snelling as a backup, but he’s too similar to Turner to be a true compliment. Rodgers’s speed compliments Turner and Snelling well and gives them a big playmaker that their offense desperately needs. He also is a better pass catcher and a 3rd down back.

125. New England Patriots- G Justin Boren (Ohio State)

They have to draft a guard at some point. Logan Mankins isn’t resigned long term and Stephen Neal has retired. I don’t know if they can count on Dan Connolly for too long and Boren has the potential to become a future starter at guard out of the mid rounds, not an uncommon thing.

126. New York Jets- RLB Ugo Chinasa (Oklahoma State)

The Jets take their replacement for Jason Taylor here, in the form of the extremely athletic Ugo Chinasa. Rex Ryan might think he can coach the best out of Chinasa.

127. Chicago Bears- RB Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State)

The Bears were at their best last year when they were a run heavy team. Having a backup that can average more than 2.4 yards per carry (Chester Taylor) to team up with Matt Forte would make their running attack even more powerful.

128. Pittsburgh Steelers- MLB Colin McCarthy (Miami)

James Farrior just turned 36 so the forward thinking Steelers will be looking at potential replacements in the 2011 NFL Draft.

129. Green Bay Packers- 3-4 DE Lawrence Guy (Arizona State)

They need some depth at 3-4 end. Johnny Jolly recently got arrested while he was already suspended indefinitely. Cullen Jenkins is likely gone as a free agent.

130. Tennessee Titans- C Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU)

The reason Chris Johnson “struggled” last year, by his standards, was not so much that he was tired from his 2000 yard season in 2009, but rather their poor interior blocking. They’ll look at centers and guards in the mid rounds, where you often can might solid guard and centers.

131. Green Bay Packers- CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (Miami)

Van Dyke doesn’t fill an obvious need for them, but they did start running out of cornerbacks against the Steelers and Charles Woodson won’t be around forever. Van Dyke represents best available for a team that loves best available.

 

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2011 3rd Round

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65. Carolina Panthers- G Will Rackley (Lehigh)

The Panthers will probably be looking offense here to build around Cam Newton. Rackley gives them a big upgrade inside at guard, but he can also play right tackle in a pinch, which is going to be important for the Panthers because they were absolutely lost on the right side of their line when Jeff Otah went down last year.

66. Cincinnati Bengals- WR Greg Little (North Carolina)

Little has a laundry list of character problems, but he has enough talent for the Bengals to ignore those. He’s been called a 2nd round talent. Besides, wide receiver is a big need of theirs with Terrell Owens gone and Chad Ochocinco likely on his way out as well.

67. Miami Dolphins- G Clint Boling (Georgia)

They get this pick, moving up in the 3rd round, from trading out at 15. They could trade down again and pick up a 4th rounder, which they no longer have, but they need interior linemen badly and probably wouldn’t be able to get Clint Boling if they were to move down enough slots to pick up a 4th rounder.

68. Buffalo Bills- RLB Dontay Moch (Nevada)

Talking about Aaron Maybin at the Senior Bowl, Chan Gailey didn’t sound hopeful that the 2009 11th overall pick would turn it around. Remember Gailey wasn’t part of the regime that drafted Maybin, so he will have no loyalty to him. Continuing to build their defense, they take a high upside rush linebacker here.

69. Arizona Cardinals- OT Joseph Barksdale (LSU)

The Cardinals gave up 50 sacks last year. They need to protect whoever their quarterback is in 2011, especially if it’s Marc Bulger, who might start having Vietnam flashbacks if he takes too many more hits.

70. Cleveland Browns- DT Drake Nevis (LSU)

Moving to a 4-3, they have no adequate starter next to Ahtyba Rubin at defensive tackle. Luckily, this class is deep enough at defensive tackle where they can get a solid player at the position in the 3rd round.

71. Dallas Cowboys- CB Curtis Brown (Texas)

Jerry Jones says he doesn’t view cornerback as a big need, but he also says that he wants to cut cap to get under any potential salary cap in 2011. Cutting the old, overpaid, and injury prone Terence Newman would be a good way to do that. Curtis Brown could be his replacement. I don’t see them adding Prince Amukamara in the first, as Jones hasn’t shown any interest in him this offseason, but they could definitely go cornerback in rounds 2-4.

72. New Orleans Saints- OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State)

Linebacker has been a need for this team for a while. They need an upgrade over Scott Shanle this offseason and Jones is a good value at this point.

73. Houston Texans- NT Kendrick Ellis (Hampton)

Kendrick Ellis has first round talent, but his history of work ethic and character concerns could drop him, especially as a 345 pound nose tackle. You don’t want someone that big to balloon even bigger with a poor work ethic. However, he’s a rising prospect and could end up in the 2nd or 3rd round. The Texans take him here needing a true nose tackle for their 3-4 defense.

74. New England Patriots- RB Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)

The Patriots love being able to hand the ball off to multiple different running backs. The “old farts” Fred Taylor, Kevin Faulk, and Sammy Morris are all done as productive players in this league and Thomas gives them a 3rd option at running back with Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green Ellis. They have enough picks to use one on a luxury player who falls because of the devaluation of his position.

75. Detroit Lions- OLB Bruce Carter (North Carolina)

Carter could have gone in the first round if it wasn’t for an ACL tear. The Lions love BPA and would be thrilled if he fell to them. They don’t have a single starting caliber linebacker other than DeAndre Levy and they’ve shown a lot of interest in Bruce Carter.

76. San Francisco 49ers- QB Ricky Stanzi (Iowa)

Is Ricky Stanzi an ideal fit for their scheme? No. But, they missed out on a quarterback in rounds 1 and 2 and need to do something. Alex Smith and Troy Smith aren’t the long term answers and if they pass on him their options will be limited to major projects like Pat Devlin, Tyrod Taylor, Josh Portis, or Nathan Enderle, or someone like Greg McElroy who lacks upside.

I don’t think Jim Harbaugh will see settling for Stanzi as the end of the world. Harbaugh really seems to want to give Alex Smith a chance to be their starter next year, which makes sense as Smith is a former #1 overall pick and Harbaugh is an offensive minded coach, who will think he can get the most out of Smith.

Besides, the 49ers are in a very awkward spot to draft a quarterback this year. Newton and Gabbert will probably be gone by the time they pick at 7. In the 2nd round, they pick after Buffalo, Cincinnati, Arizona, Tennessee, Washington, and Minnesota. Their only chance at a quarterback in the first 2 rounds will probably be trading up and, in a weak quarterback class, I can’t see them doing that given that they already have Alex Smith.

77. Denver Broncos- RB Taiwan Jones (Eastern Washington)

John Fox had a two headed running attack with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart in Carolina. In Denver he has an injury prone Knowshon Moreno and a bunch of scrubs. The very old fashioned, conservative John Fox is going to want to build up his running game after he solidifies the defensive line.

Taiwan Jones was a dynamic running back for Division I-AA championship winning Eastern Washington, averaging 7.9 YPC on the season last year and also showing good hands out of the backfield. He ran a 4.29 at his Pro Day, conjuring up memories of Chris Johnson, another small school burner, who went from 2008 1st round pick to 2000 yard rusher in 2009. Jones reminds me more of Felix Jones or CJ Spiller, not an every down back, but a dynamic player who has a role in the league.

78. Dallas Cowboys- OT James Brewer (Indiana)

They passed on Tyron Smith at 9 in the first, opting to trade down, because they can get a solid right tackle in the mid rounds. James Brewer, at 320, has the size they like in an offensive lineman, and can be an upgrade over Marc Colombo, who is done, at right tackle.

79. Denver Broncos- OLB Mason Foster (Washington)

DJ Williams is a very talented player at one outside linebacker spot, but they need someone opposite him.

80. Jacksonville Jaguars- CB Marcus Gilchrist (Clemson)

Some more secondary help for their 32nd ranked pass defense. Gilchrist will allow them to move Derek Cox to nickel back ASAP, which should be a goal of this team’s, as Cox is not very good. They’ve shown a lot of interest in Gilchrist this offseason and he fits what they look for in a draft pick. He might not be a 3rd round pick in most people’s books, but as we’ve seen before, the Jaguars have a very different draft board from most teams.

 

81. Oakland Raiders- G James Carpenter (Alabama)

The Raiders need more help for their offensive line this year. Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell are promising as tackles, but overall they gave up 43 sacks last year and their problems had a lot to do with their interior blocking.

82. San Diego Chargers- MLB Casey Matthews (Oregon)

Their top 3 inside linebackers are all free agents. Normally this wouldn’t be a problem. Worst case scenario is they’d only be able to resign one before the draft and he’d be paired with 2010 3rd round pick Donald Butler and they’d only have to use a late rounder on some depth. But there’s a very good chance that free agency happens AFTER the draft this year, thanks to the CBA issue. With 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, I don’t think they risk potentially going into 2011 with only the linebackers that they currently have under contract.

83. New York Giants- TE Luke Stocker (Tennessee)

Kevin Boss isn’t a terrible player, but he’s not great either so if a prospect like Luke Stocker falls into their laps here in the 3rd round, they could take him with hopes of him becoming the long term solution at tight end.

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- CB Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech)

I expect the Buccaneers to go cornerback fairly early this year. Aqib Talib is facing 5 years in jail. Ronde Barber will probably retire after next season. Elbert Mack is best off as a nickelback. Myron Lewis is a 2010 3rd round pick, but he’s still developing and he can also play safety for them if necessary, another need of theirs.

85. Washington Redskins- NT Jerrell Powe (Mississippi)

Albert Haynesworth was supposed to be their nose tackle in their new 3-4 defense. That didn’t happen.

86. Kansas City Chiefs- RLB Chris Carter (Fresno State)

Mike Vrabel is done. He didn’t manage a single sack last season. They need a 2nd option at rush linebacker opposite Tamba Hali.

87. Indianapolis Colts- RB Shane Vereen (California)

The Colts couldn’t do anything on the ground when Joseph Addai was hurt last year and chances are he’ll be hurt again this year, if history is any indication. Best case scenario, Addai stays healthy and Vereen compliments him with his speed. Worst case scenario, Vereen carries the load when Addai’s hurt and the disappointing Donald Brown spells him from time to time. Vereen fits their history of drafting complimentary offensive players for Peyton Manning early.

88. New Orleans Saints- DE Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma)

Some are saying Beal will fall out of the first 2 days after running a 5.14 40 at The Combine. They said the same thing about Brandon Spikes and his 5+ 40 last year and the Patriots bailed him out in round 2 and he turned into a decent contributor in his rookie year. Someone will bail out Beal.

89. San Diego Chargers- OT Marcus Gilbert (Florida)

Gilbert was very physically impressive at The Combine. He’ll get some round 3 looks as a right tackle and the Chargers need one. Jeromey Clary isn’t a very good right tackle and he’s a free agent anyway. They like Brandyn Dombrowski, but he’s inexperienced and with 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, they can use one on some competition.

90. Baltimore Ravens- 3-4 DE Jarvis Jenkins (Clemson)

The Ravens had just 27 sacks last year with 11 of those coming from Terrell Suggs and 5.5 of those coming from Haloti Ngata. That means the rest of the team combined for 11.5 sacks. That’s not good. They need to add a 3rd pass rushing threat and have expressed interest in doing so. Jenkins can replace Cory Redding, who managed just 2.5 sacks last year.

91. Atlanta Falcons- TE Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin)

Tony Gonzalez doesn’t have much left in the tank. He turned 35 this offseason and only managed more than 4 catches in 2 games in the second half of the season, including his one catch effort in their playoff loss to Green Bay. He’ll probably retire after his contract is up in 2012 so the Falcons need to be prepared.

92. New England Patriots- CB Johnny Patrick (Louisville)

They can’t afford to let Darius Butler or Kyle Arrington start again next year if there’s an injury to one of their starters again. Patrick provides them insurance and depth at a crucial position. He’s also a great fit for what they look for in a defensive back.

93. Chicago Bears- DT Terrell McClain (South Florida)

Tommie Harris is gone so they’ll need a new defensive tackle. They’ve shown a lot of interest in McClain, a great fit for their scheme.

94. New York Jets- WR Edmond Gates (Abilene Christian)

They’re probably going to try to get another pass rusher to replace Jason Taylor here, but I can’t give them one without reaching so they’ll have to settle for a receiver. Brad Smith, Braylon Edwards, and Santonio Holmes are all free agents. I doubt they’ll be able to resign all 3, especially given how many free agents they also have on the defensive side of the ball. Gates allows them to maintain their receiver depth and is a good value at this point.

95. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB Brandon Burton (Utah)

Burton has the size that Pittsburgh likes out of its corners and he is a great fit for the scheme. They desperately need cornerback help. Teams that can spread and neutralize their blitz have a field day on their secondary. We saw it against New Orleans. We saw it against New England. And we definitely saw it in the Super Bowl against Green Bay.

96. Green Bay Packers- OT Chris Hairston (Clemson)

Chad Clifton is probably done after his deal runs out after the 2013 season. He’s also not the sturdiest player either, dealing with multiple injuries in recent years. The plan is to move Bryan Bulaga, a 2010 1st rounder, to left tackle when Clifton can’t play there anymore. Then, they’d need a new right tackle and I’m not sold on TJ Lang. Hairston gives them another option on the right side.

97. Carolina Panthers- DT Jurrell Casey (USC)

The Panthers defense wasn’t the big problem last year. Yeah, they ranked 26th in points allowed, but considering all their injuries and the fact that the offense couldn’t keep them off the field, that’s not so bad. However, defensive tackle is a huge need for them. They’ve got next to nothing at the position.

 

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2011 2nd Round

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33. Miami Dolphins- QB Colin Kaepernick (Nevada)

Trade:

New England receives pick 2-7 (510) and pick 4-14 (74)

Miami receives pick 2-1 (580)

Miami moves again, this time up, to secure Colin Kaepernick, leapfrogging Buffalo, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Denver, all who have shown interest in quarterbacks, to do so. At the price of a 4th rounder, it’s worth it. New England, meanwhile, moves down again, as they always seem to. They don’t feel there are any players they want here that can’t be had at 39.

34. Buffalo Bills- TE Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)

The Bills pass on another quarterback here, passing on Andy Dalton after passing on Blaine Gabbert in the first. Adam Schefter seems to think that they aren’t going to take a quarterback early, instead going with Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2011 with a better supporting cast. Normally I wouldn’t agree with this decision, but this quarterback class is so bad, and so many teams need quarterbacks, it doesn’t make any sense to reach for a quarterback. Waiting until 2012 seems like the smart move. Yes, I did just say the word “Bills” and “smart move” in the same sentence. Rudolph gives them a much needed upgrade at tight end. Their leading receiver at tight end last year had 12 catches for 111 yards. That’s not good.

35. Cincinnati Bengals- QB Andy Dalton (TCU)

Carson Palmer’s not walking through that door. Some might argue that’s a good thing. Dalton is an excellent fit for their west coast offense under new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and the Bengals have predictably shown a lot of interest in him this offseason.

36. Denver Broncos- DT Marvin Austin (North Carolina)

Again building that defensive line, they need more than one upgrade at defensive tackle, where they have next to nothing currently. Getting Nick Fairley, Da’Quan Bowers, and Marvin Austin allows them to shore up their defensive line and still have a couple picks in the 3rd round to work with. Remember, they also have Tennessee’s 2nd rounder in 2012 and a trade chip in Kyle Orton. It’s fine if they don’t fill all their needs this offseason. This isn’t a one year rebuilding project, unless Tim Tebow becomes an elite quarterback in his 2nd season. This is going to be a long term thing, at least two years.

37. Cleveland Browns- DE Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)

They desperately need help on their new 4 man line. Their top 2 defensive ends going into next season are Matt Roth, who hasn’t played in a 4-3 as a pro, and Marcus Bernard, who is too small to play in the trenches. Besides, they only managed 29 sacks last season anyway so pass rushers were a need before they switched schemes. Concerns about Clayborn’s Erb Palsy could drop him into the 2nd round, but not very far into it given how in demand pass rushers are.

38. Arizona Cardinals- CB Jimmy Smith (Colorado)

Character problems drop Smith out of the first round, not his lack of talent. Smith is a top 15 talent at cornerback and the Cardinals get him here at 38. Not only does he fill a big need for a team that ranked 25th against the pass last year, but his size at 6-2 fits what they like in a cornerback. This would be a no brainer pick for them in this situation.

39. New England Patriots- OT Benjamin Ijalana (Villanova)

After moving down 6 spots, the Patriots take Benjamin Ijalana. Ijalana can play right tackle or left tackle for them and gives them a bookend opposite Sebastian Vollmer, wherever they decide to line him up. Matt Light is over 30 and wants a long term deal and I just don’t see him getting it. That’s not the Patriot way.

40. Dallas Cowboys- S Rahim Moore (UCLA)

Alan Ball struggled in his first year at free safety and it’s probably his last. He couldn’t cover and at 185 pounds he was too small to do anything too positive against the run either. They’ll look for replacements through the draft. 

41. Washington Redskins- WR Torrey Smith (Maryland)

The Redskins got their quarterback, Jake Locker, by trading down in the first. If history is any indication, this pick will be an offensive player and given their need at wide receiver, I think a wideout like Torrey Smith makes the most sense. Santana Moss is a free agent and wants to go to a contender, while Anthony Armstrong could be upgraded even if Moss were resigned.

42. Houston Texans- CB Brandon Harris (Miami)

They may have concerns about taking a corner in the first round for the 2nd straight year, but they’ll take one at some point. They ranked 31st against the pass and their 2010 #2 corner Glover Quin is likely going to be moving to free safety in 2011. 

43. Minnesota Vikings- OT Marcus Cannon (TCU)

Another team that took a quarterback in the first that will likely be looking offense in the 2nd to build around their franchise quarterback. Marcus Cannon can play right tackle for them if they chose to move Phil Loadholt to guard or Cannon could also play guard.

44. Detroit Lions- CB Aaron Williams (Texas)

BPA here also fills a major need as the Lions ranked 26th versus the pass despite 44 sacks. The Lions have shown a lot of interest in Aaron Williams, who could be anywhere from the 3rd to the 6th cornerback off the board this year.

45. San Francisco 49ers- 3-4 DE Christian Ballard (Iowa)

The 49ers passed on Nick Fairley for Robert Quinn at 7, but they take their 3-4 end here. Isaac Sopoaga has played significant snaps for them for 6 years at end and has never managed more than 1.5 sacks in a season. Ballard would be a big upgrade as a pass rusher.

46. Miami Dolphins- RB Mikel Leshoure (Illinois)

Instead of taking Mark Ingram at 15, they move around a little and get Colin Kaepernick and another talented running back in Mikel Leshoure. They also moved up in the 3rd round a little and had to give up their 4th round pick, but I think Dolphins fans would rather have this scenario than just taking Ingram, not filling their quarterback need at all, and keeping their 4th rounder.

47. St. Louis Rams- DT Stephen Paea (Oregon State)

I suspect Steve Spagnuolo is trying to coach up one of the late round ends he took last year to be James Hall’s future replacement, which is why I can’t see them using an early pick on a defensive end. Defensive tackle is a different story. They have nothing after the 34 year old Fred Robbins at defensive tackle and Spags love pass rushers, especially interior pass rushers.

48. Oakland Raiders- CB Ras-I Dowling (Virginia)

Ras-I Dowling ran a 4.37 at 6-1 197. In Al Davis’ mind, this makes him the 2nd greatest cornerback of all time, 2nd to Stanford Routt that is.

 

49. Jacksonville Jaguars- S Quinton Carter (Oklahoma State)

Adding a defensive end in the first is not going to be enough to upgrade their pass defense. They need actual upgrades in the secondary. Carter is a high character, hard working kid, who Jaguars GM Gene Smith will value higher than most teams.

50. San Diego Chargers- WR Jonathan Baldwin (Pittsburgh)

I think Baldwin could be a potential surprise possibility at 18 in the first round for the Chargers, so I think they’d jump at the opportunity to get him here at 50. The long term futures of Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson are both up in the air and at 6-4 Baldwin has the size the Chargers love in a receiver. He has first round talent, but I could see him slipping as a result of work ethic and character issues.

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DE Allen Bailey (Miami)

Another defensive end? Why not. They’ve managed just 54 sacks in the last 2 years combined so it’s clearly their biggest need. They went back to back with defensive tackles in the first 2 rounds last year when it was their biggest need and they also doubled up on wide receivers. They spent their first rounder on a right end in Justin Houston. Allen Bailey can be their left end.

52. New York Giants- MLB Martez Wilson (Illinois)

The Giants love taking best available and Wilson, the consensus top middle linebacker prospect in this class, represents that at this point in the draft. Linebacker is a major need of theirs as they have questions both inside and out. Wilson can play both inside and outside, but will likely be put at middle linebacker, their biggest need and his more natural position, first.

53. Indianapolis Colts- G Stefen Wisniewski (Penn State)

Another offensive line upgrade for the Colts. This pick just makes too much sense. He’s a perfect fit for their scheme and he fits what they look for in terms of character. He fills a major need and fits their trend of going offense early. Finally, he’s one of the best available here.

54. Washington Redskins- RLB Sam Acho (Texas)

Again, this team has so many needs that they can just take BPA at every pick, with a few exceptions. Here they take Acho to play opposite Brian Orakpo. Andre Carter is a free agent and he also struggled mightily in the 3-4 last year. Acho is a natural fit for the 3-4 and a capable replacement for Carter.

55. Kansas City Chiefs- WR Titus Young (Boise State)

No wide receiver other than Dwayne Bowe caught more than 22 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown last year. Wide receiver has to be their #1 offseason priority. They need to get Matt Cassel some better receivers if they want their big money investment to lead them deep into the playoffs ever. Young, who ran a 4.43 at The Combine and plays faster, is the perfect speed compliment to Dwayne Bowe, more of a possession receiver.

56. New Orleans Saints- RB Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech)

The Saints have a laundry list of questions at the running back position from can Pierre Thomas stay healthy to will Reggie Bush return to why the hell would they give Julius Jones and DeShawn Wynn key carries in a playoff game. Given those questions, Williams is way too talented to pass on at this point.

57. Seattle Seahawks- G Rodney Hudson (Florida State)

Rodney Hudson helps improve their horrendous run blocking. They didn’t run block well at all, with the exception of on that Marshawn Lynch run (that was really the only time all year they did anything right on the ground). Hudson fits the scheme like a glove and after taking Ryan Mallett in the first round, it makes a lot of sense that they’d go offense here.

58. Baltimore Ravens- WR Randall Cobb (Kentucky)

The Ravens brought in Donte Stallworth, Anquan Boldin, and TJ Houshmandzadeh last offseason to give Joe Flacco the weapons he needed to take this team to the Super Bowl in his 3rd season. However, those receivers all underachieved and, one might even argue, cost them the game against Pittsburgh in the playoffs. The problem was they brought in a bunch of old, veteran, possession receivers who couldn’t stretch the field to compliment Derrick Mason who is also an old, veteran, possession receiver who can’t stretch the field.

They need to add a young burner, like Pittsburgh has with Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders, this offseason if they want Flacco to take that next step. That’s what Titus Young can do for them.

59. Atlanta Falcons- WR Jerrel Jernigan (Troy)

Roddy White is a great receiver with 371 catches in the last 4 years and 115 last year, but he’s not a burner, someone who can stretch the field. That’s what they need opposite him. They didn’t complete a pass longer than 46 yards last year and their lack of big play ability really hurt them in games against Philadelphia and Green Bay, two explosive offenses that can score in a hurry. They couldn’t keep up and lost both games by double digits.

If they want to make it to the Super Bowl, they’ll probably have to get through those 2 teams, and besides, of all the final 8 teams last year, their receiving corps are the thinnest. Jernigan and his 4.32 speed will be a huge asset to Matt Ryan and company.

60. New England Patriots- WR Leonard Hankerson (Miami)

If their loss to the Jets proves one thing, it’s that they miss Randy Moss. Well maybe not crazy Randy Moss who Tom Brady had to worry about getting the football. They got better after trading him away for a reason. Brady was free to throw to whoever he wanted and his favorite target was the open one. That doesn’t mean they don’t need a deep threat, especially one with size like Hankerson.

Hankerson had good size speed numbers at The Combine with a 4.45 at 6-2 209. He dominated The Senior Bowl, and should have been MVP as he was the reason Christian Ponder’s numbers looked good enough to win him MVP. He also was very productive at Miami last season with 72 catches for 1156 yards and 13 touchdowns running more pro style routes than normal, with inconsistencies at the quarterback position. He’s no one year wonder either as he produced in 2009 with 45 catches for 801 yards and 6 touchdowns. He’s the real deal.

61. San Diego Chargers- RLB Jabaal Sheard (Pittsburgh)

The Chargers probably won’t draft a rush linebacker in the first round, not willing to admit their mistake with 2009 1st round pick Larry English who has not panned out. However, with 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, they’ll take one at some point.

62. Chicago Bears- CB Davon House (New Mexico State)

The NFL is a reactionary league as much as it is a copycat league. The Bears’ biggest rivals are the Green Bay Packers, who beat them in the NFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl, which they ended up winning. Undoubtedly, they are going to be trying to build their team such that it can beat the Packers. Adding more depth at cornerback to counter the Packers’ depth at receiver is necessary to do that.

63. Pittsburgh Steelers- G Orlando Franklin (Miami)

The Steelers need depth up front, especially versatile depth that can play multiple positions. They need help at both guard and tackle and Franklin can play either position, though the general consensus seems to be that he’s better off at guard.

64. Green Bay Packers- G Danny Watkins (Baylor)

Danny Watkins showed at the Senior Bowl that he’s ready to play right now. He might be the best technician of any offensive lineman in this class. He’s that good. He’s also 26, which might scare some teams away. The Packers won’t mind as they’re built to win now. Watkins is an upgrade over Daryn Colledge, the weak link on their offensive line, who is also a free agent this offseason.

 

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2011 17-32

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17. New England Patriots- OT Tyron Smith (USC)

This will be a tough one between Tyron Smith and Cameron Jordan for the Patriots. I think they’d feel fortunate to have one or the other available at 17, but both are in this mock. That’s what an early run on quarterbacks will do. I think offensive line will be seen as a bigger need for the Patriots here. They need to keep Tom Brady upright and they have stopgaps like Marcus Stroud and Gerard Warren at end. If Matt Light leaves, they don’t have the same luxury at offensive tackle.

Other options:

Cameron Jordan- As I already mentioned, Jordan is the other option. He could be their Richard Seymour for the next 10 years.

18. San Diego Chargers- 3-4 DE Cameron Jordan (California)

Cameron Jordan would be the logical choice here. Defensive end and rush linebacker are their two biggest needs and they aren’t going to admit a mistake on Larry English by taking another rush linebacker in the first two years after taking English in the first. Cameron Jordan could go as high as 9 to Dallas and fills a major need. Of course, the Chargers don’t always make the logical move. They always do something to tear a hole in everyone’s mock, whether it’s a trade down and the selection of someone no one had on their radar. I’ll elaborate in the other options section.

Other options:

Trade up- With 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, they’re in position to try to move up if there’s someone they like. That someone could be JJ Watt at 9 and Dallas is known to be shopping the pick.

Cameron Heyward- They’re also known to like Cameron Heyward, but they wouldn’t take him over Cameron Jordan…right?

Jonathan Baldwin- They don’t have either of their starting receivers signed long term so they could take a receiver here. Baldwin has the size they like in a receiver and could cause San Diego to look past his character issues. They’ve reached for receivers in the first before (Buster Davis).

Anthony Castonzo- If they fall in love with Anthony Castonzo, he could be the pick. They have a need on the right side and, though they could fill that need in the 2nd or the 3rd, they might pull the trigger on Castonzo.

19. New York Giants- OT Anthony Castonzo (Boston College)

I’ve been reluctant to put Anthony Castonzo here, but too many people in the know have him here so for to put it off any longer. I still believe they should give William Beatty more of a shot at left tackle, but they seem to think of him as their right tackle of the future. Castonzo steps in at left tackle and allows David Diehl to move to guard, which is a big need of theirs. With Mike Pouncey off the board, the decision should be pretty easy for New York.

Other options:

Mark Ingram- Ingram’s range starts at 19 according to many experts.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DE Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)

I’ve had Justin Houston here in recent weeks, but he tested positive for marijuana at The Combine and the Buccaneers are currently going through a bad situation with Aqib Talib, who had drug problems in college and now, years later, is facing 5 years in jail for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Buccaneers are known to like Clayborn and badly need defensive end help after managing just 54 sacks in the last 2 seasons combined.

Other options:

Justin Houston- They could still take Houston. Weed isn’t a huge problem for non-quarterbacks unless they start thinking they’re above the law and committing actual serious crimes.

Da’Quan Bowers- Bowers is the other end in this range, but they don’t seem to be high on him.

Trade up: If Robert Quinn is sitting there at 10 and Washington wants to move down, they’ll definitely be on the phone with the Redskins.

21. Kansas City Chiefs- OT Nate Solder (Colorado)

The Chiefs are known to be pretty high on Nate Solder and I’ve definitely considered a tackle here in recent mocks, with Anthony Castonzo here in my last upside. If they like Solder, I completely understand the logic. Brandan Albert struggles at left tackle and the regime that drafted him in the first in 2008 is gone. He’d make a better right tackle, where they also have a major need. Solder could play right tackle right away and then swap positions with Albert when ready.

Other options:

Akeem Ayers- With Mike Vrabel at the end of his line, they could take Ayers, a younger version of Vrabel, in my opinion. Tamba Hali is a great pass rusher, but if they could add another #2 rush linebacker opposite him, especially one like Ayers who is versatile and can do other things besides rush the passer, that would help this team a lot.

Phil Taylor- Scott Pioli passed on BJ Raji for Tyson Jackson in 2009. He passed on Terrence Cody twice in the 2nd last year. He might not want to pass on Taylor so he can grab his Vince Wilfork, like he had in New England.

22. Indianapolis Colts- OT Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State)

Assuming Mike Pouncey is off the board, I can’t see this being anything other than any offensive tackle. They have already admitted they should have taken Rodger Saffold in 2010 at 31, over Jerry Hughes. Teams rarely admit mistakes on first rounders, especially after just one year, so you know they’re serious. Sherrod, who they are known to like, would be their do-over and would fit their history of drafting offensive players early to help Peyton Manning.

Other options:

Gabe Carimi- Carimi is the other available offensive tackle in this spot.

23. Philadelphia Eagles- CB Jimmy Smith (Colorado)

The Eagles have brought in the great Howard Mudd to fix their offensive line. They could still go with a tackle like Gabe Carimi here, but with other needs, I think they ignore the offensive line in the first and let Howard Mudd work his magic. Plus, Carimi isn’t a great fit for Mudd’s blocking scheme. Jimmy Smith gives them a much needed upgrade at cornerback opposite Asante Samuel, with Ellis Hobbs retiring due to a neck injury. He has character concerns, but they’ve looked past character concerns before with guys like Michael Vick.

Other options:

Gabe Carimi- Carimi is still an option.

Benjamin Ijalana- Ijalana is a late riser in this draft process and fits Mudd’s scheme better than Carimi.

24. New Orleans Saints- DE Da’Quan Bowers (Clemson)

Bowers knee injury has dropped him out of the top ten and many experts are speculating that his range doesn’t even begin until 20. I, personally, wouldn’t take him in the first round and give him a first rounder’s contract, given what I know about his knee, but I’m not a doctor. If the Saints’ doctors aren’t too scared of Bowers’ longevity with his knee, he’s worth the risk at 24 for a team that’s in a position to take a risk and that desperately needs defensive line help. They said they would have taken Jerry Hughes at 32 last year had the Colts not taken him at 31.

Other options:

Muhammad Wilkerson- A different position, but the same idea, upgrade the defensive line. Defensive tackle and defensive end are both major needs of theirs.

Phil Taylor- Taylor is a different option at defensive tackle. They’ve brought in Shaun Rogers at defensive tackle, a sign that they don’t mind bigger defensive tackles. Taylor would be the long term fix, whereas Rogers is just a stopgap at this point in his career.

Justin Houston- Houston is another option at defensive end if they’re scared off by Bowers’ medical, but really want to go defensive end in the first round.

Brooks Reed- If they really want to go defensive end in the first round and are scared off by Bowers’ medical and Houston’ positive drug test, Reed is the 3rd end, but he’s a reach at 24.

 

 

25. Seattle Seahawks- OT Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)

I’ve had quarterback here in recent weeks, but given all they gave up for Charlie Whitehurst, they’re probably going to be stubborn with him and give him a shot to win the starting quarterback job for the future even though he really struggled last year. If they don’t go quarterback, Carimi makes a lot of sense. He’s probably only a right tackle, but the Seahawks only need a right tackle with Russell Okung on the left side and he’s a really, really good right tackle. There’s a lot of value in having two bookend tackles for the future.

Other options:

Ryan Mallett- If they admit their mistake on a Whitehurst, Mallett seems to make the most sense of the available quarterbacks. The Seahawks have looked past character problems before and Mallett has by far the most talent of any quarterback available.

Christian Ponder- If not Mallett, Ponder is a really good fit for their scheme.

26. Baltimore Ravens- 3-4 DE Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)

The Ravens managed just 27 sacks last year with 11 of those coming from Terrell Suggs and 5.5 coming from Haloti Ngata, meaning the rest of their team only managed 11.5 sacks. They badly need a 3rd pass rusher and have mentioned pass rusher as a focus of their draft. They’re known to like Cameron Heyward, who would give them an upgrade over Cory Redding and his 2.5 sacks.

Other options:

Muhammad Wilkerson- Their board seems to be Derek Sherrod, Cameron Heyward, Gabe Carimi. That might not be accurate and Wilkerson could be rated higher than Heyward at the same position.

Justin Houston- They might look past his positive drug test and take the talented rush linebacker here. He’d give them a 3rd pass rusher and makes sense if they have given up on Sergio Kindle, their 2010 2nd round pick who fractured his skull and might never be able to suit up for them.

Akeem Ayers- If they don’t look past Houston’s drug test, Ayers is another rush linebacker option.

Brooks Reed- If they don’t look past Houston’s drug test and want a more proven pass rusher, Reed is another rush linebacker option.

Trade down- The Ravens have shown a willingness to move down in recent years and a quarterback hungry team might find the 26th pick attractive.

27. Atlanta Falcons- TE Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)

This has become a popular pick in recent days and some are even saying that the Falcons have locked in on Kyle Rudolph, who probably wouldn’t go before this pick. Tony Gonzalez could be done after next season and he struggled late last year managing more than 4 catches twice after week 9, including a 1 catch performance in their playoff loss to Green Bay.

Other options:

Brooks Reed- Defensive end is a major need of theirs and Reed fits what they like in a player, good motor, proven in college, blue collar, team captain, played in a major conference.

Justin Houston- Houston might be more talented than Reed, but they’re not going to like his failed drug test.

28. New England Patriots- 3-4 DE Muhammad Wilkerson (Temple)

After passing on Cameron Jordan for Tyron Smith at 17, defensive end is a major possibility here at 28. Wilkerson is the last of the first round 3-4 ends and could end up being their Richard Seymour for the next 10 years.

Other options:

Justin Houston- They’ve looked past failed drug tests before (Brandon Tate, Aaron Hernandez), but with Houston, Reed, and Ayers all still available, they can probably get a good first round caliber rush linebacker at 33. You can’t say the same thing about 3-4 defensive end.

Trade down- The Patriots love to trade down and are known to be shopping this pick. A team desperate for a quarterback could give them a future first, which could end up being a top 10 pick in 2012 with a rookie salary cap. No big deal.

29. Chicago Bears- DT Marvin Austin (North Carolina)

Given how badly Jay Cutler was beat up last year, 56 sacks in the regular season, they’re probably praying a first round tackle falls here and even if one doesn’t, Benjamin Ijalana could be the pick here, though he’d be a slight reach. I’m not mocking Ijalana here though. They love Marvin Austin and he also fills a major need of theirs, defensive tackle, after they cut Tommie Harris.

Other options:

Benjamin Ijalana- Offensive line is the bigger need and Ijalana isn’t a huge reach at this point in the draft.

Stephen Paea- Paea is the other defensive tackle I’ve heard linked to this spot.

30. New York Jets- NT Phil Taylor (Baylor)

Rex Ryan reportedly likes Phil Taylor and I can definitely understand why. Taylor is 330 pounds, but plays like he’s in the 290s. He can be the big run stuffer than Kris Jenkins was and Sione Fouha isn’t and he can also play some end in a 3-4 and rush the passer more, which is another need of theirs. Rex Ryan will love his versatility.

Other options:

Justin Houston- The Jets might look past his drug test and see him as a really talented pass rusher who fits with what they want to do in terms of blitzing the quarterback.

Akeem Ayers- Ayers is a cleaner rush linebacker prospect and more versatile than Houston, but not as great of a pure pass rusher.

Brooks Reed- With all of the 3-4 ends that could go in the first round off the board, if this isn’t a nose tackle, it’s a rush linebacker. Reed is another option, cleaner than Houston, and a better pass rusher than Ayers.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB Aaron Williams (Texas)

I know, the Steelers don’t take cornerbacks in the first round, but they’re not stupid. They know why they lost to the Packers. It’s the same reason they lost to the Patriots and the Saints. Teams that can spread them out can neutralize their blitz and pick on their corners. It’s a changing game and the Steelers have to adjust their draft strategy and it really seems like they will as this is becoming a popular choice with those in the know. They won’t take Jimmy Smith with his off the field issues and they won’t take Brandon Harris, who doesn’t fit the scheme well with his lack of size.

Other options:

Benjamin Ijalana- If they want to upgrade the offensive line, Ijalana isn’t a huge reach. They’re defensive minded when they draft, however.

Trade down: They could probably get Aaron Williams a few spots later so if a quarterback hungry teams wants to trade up, the Steelers could be willing to listen.

32. Green Bay Packers- RLB Akeem Ayers (UCLA)

Clay Matthews is a beast. What’s even more impressive is the fact that he’s doing what he’s doing with a legitimate #2 pass rushing linebacker opposite him to take the pressure off of him. Imagine their already deadly defense with another pass rushing linebacker. Ayers’ is a good #2 pass rusher and has the versatility than Dom Capers loves in a defensive player.

Other options:

Justin Houston- Houston is another rush linebacker option if they choose to look past his drug test.

Brooks Reed- Reed could also be in the mix as a rush linebacker.

Trade down: The Packers are no strangers to trading down and if they can’t differentiate much between the 3 linebacker, they could move down a few slots with a quarterback needy team and take a linebacker then.

This is probably my last update before the draft. If, for whatever reason, I have to, I will update tomorrow before the draft.

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2011 15-30

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15. Indiana Pacers- PF Marcus Morris (Kansas)

The Pacers need athleticism inside and that’s exactly what Morris gives them. Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts aren’t cutting it at the position. Morris compliments them well.

NBA Comparison: Al Harrington

16. Philadelphia 76ers- C Markieff Morris (Kansas) 

Center is by far their biggest need. Morris might not have ideal center size, but he can fit there for the 76ers in the future because of his skill set. 

NBA Comparison: Ersan Ilyasova

17. New York Knicks- SG Marshon Brooks (Providence)

Brooks is such a natural fit for what they want to do in terms of run and gun. If he pans out, he gives them a 3rd scoring option and someone who can score in transition and hit the deep shot, two things this team loves.

NBA Comparison: Marcus Thornton

18. Washington Wizards- SF Jordan Hamilton (Texas)

The Wizards went forward with Jan Vesely at 6 and go forward again here with Jordan Hamilton. Vesely can play both forward positions, while Hamilton can play both small forward and some shooting guard if Nick Young leaves as a free agent. In the end, they get two good players with their two first rounders. 

NBA Comparison: Brandon Rush

19. Milwaukee Bucks- PF Donatas Motiejunas (Lithuania)

Power forward is their weakest position on the depth chart. They moved down to 19 with the intent of getting power forward Markieff Morris. Motiejunas is option #2.

NBA Comparison: Andrei Bargnani

20. Minnesota Timberwolves- SG Iman Shumpert (Georgia Tech)

Aside from a true center that can contribute on both ends of the court, a shooting guard who can create his own shot as a slasher is desperately needed. They used Wesley Johnson at shooting guard last year, even though he definitely belongs at small forward. Shumpert is a late riser in this draft process and would give them a potential future starting shooting guard.

NBA Comparison: Arron Afflalo

21. Portland Trailblazers- PG Darius Morris (Michigan)

Morris gives them back court depth and an NBA ready role player and hopefully can evolve into their long term answer at point guard because Andre Miller is not that.

NBA Comparison: Andre Miller

22. Denver Nuggets- PF Kenneth Faried (Morehead State)

Kenyon Martin is a free agent so Faried gives them insurance. The NBA Combine was not kind to Faried who measured in at about 6-6, but there’s no denying this is a great shot blocker and rebounder, despite his size. The way the NBA power forward position has changed in recent years, Faried fits as a power forward in the league well with his hustle and strong defensive play.

NBA Comparison: Bo Outlaw

 

23. Houston Rockets- C Nikola Vucevic (USC)

The Rockets really seem to like Vucevic, who has good size at 6-10 250, something they really lack in the frontcourt, given that they can’t count on Yao Ming. I mean their starting center was 6-6 last year.

NBA Comparison: Nenad Kristic

24. Oklahoma City Thunder- SF Kyle Singler (Duke)

They have a ton of young talent, but Singler gives them a backup at small forward that they don’t really have and he won’t throw off their chemistry and he’ll be fine taking a backseat role and not playing a lot of minutes. Oklahoma City is rumored to really like him.

NBA Comparison: Mike Dunleavy

25. Boston Celtics- PF JaJuan Johnson (Purdue)

Size is their main need, especially since Glen Davis is a free agent and Shaq retired. They really missed Kendrick Perkins after he left and they obviously can’t count on Jermaine O’Neal.

NBA Comparison: Tyrus Thomas

26. Dallas Mavericks- SF Tobias Harris (Tennessee)

Peja Stojakovic, Caron Butler, and DeShawn Stevenson are all free agents on the wings and given that they also need to resign JJ Barea and Tyson Chandler and we’re probably headed for a hard cap, there’s a good chance they can’t resign all three. Harris can take any of their spots in the rotation.

NBA Comparison: Shawne Williams

27. New Jersey Nets- PG Josh Selby (Kansas)

The Nets were one of the worst teams in the league last year and they don’t have a pick this year until #27 nor do they have last year’s #3 overall pick Derrick Favors, after that Deron Williams trade. If they can’t resign him long term, that might be the worst trade ever, but anyway. They need to go for the homerun here. Selby was a much hyped high school recruit, who struggled in his one year at Kansas. Still, he could become a nice 6th man for them and possibly even start at shooting guard next to Deron Williams because Williams is big enough to guard bigger guards. He’s definitely the upside pick here.

NBA Comparison: Jerryd Bayless

 28. Chicago Bulls- SG Charles Jenkins (Hofstra)

Charles Jenkins is the closest thing they’re going to get to an impact scorer here at 28. He was 6th in the NCAA in scoring, but falls because of his lack of size. Worst case, he’s a mini microwave bench scorer for them, which they could definitely use, and if he can find his way into the starting lineup, even better.

NBA Comparison: Rodney Stuckey

29. San Antonio Spurs- PF Nikola Mirotic (Montenegro)

The Spurs are desperately trying to move up into the top 7 or so picks to get Jonas Valanciunas, even dangling Tony Parker as a trade chip. The idea with Valanciunas is to get a talented player who is going to fall for reasons other than his talent, namely his contract situation in Lithuania which won’t allow him to come to the states this year. For the Spurs, that’s fine as they don’t need him right away with Tim Duncan still providing quality minutes and they can get his upside down the road when Duncan’s done. Think of Mirotic as Valanciunas lite. He has top 15 talent in many’s opinion, but falls because he can’t come over right away. Plus, I think it’s safe to say that this is the first time two players named “Nikola” have been drafted in the first round in the same year.

NBA Comparison: Jorge Garbajosa

30. Chicago Bulls- SF Jimmy Butler (Marquette)

With two picks in the first round, the Bulls can spend one on some more defense. Jimmy Butler is the type of player who will make Tom Thibodeau’s rotation as a rookie because of his defense, hustle, and character and out of the 30th pick, that’s all you can really ask for.

NBA Comparison: Maurice Evans

 

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2010 NFL Offseason

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Updated Daily

All of my draft grades input: 4/27/10

Undrafted free agents updated: 5/1/10

All season previews input: 6/17/10

St. Louis Rams updated 6/24/10

Detroit Lions updated 8/5/10 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers updated 7/31/10 

Washington Redskins updated 8/2/10

Kansas City Chiefs updated 8/6/10 

Seattle Seahawks updated 8/5/10 

Cleveland Browns updated 7/8/10

Oakland Raiders updated 7/23/10 

Buffalo Bills updated 8/5/10

Jacksonville Jaguars updated 7/25/10 

Miami Dolphins updated 8/7/10 

San Francisco 49ers updated 6/24/10 

Denver Broncos updated 8/5/10 

New York Giants updated 7/30/10 

Tennessee Titans updated 7/28/10 

Pittsburgh Steelers updated 8/1/10 

Atlanta Falcons updated 7/9/10

Houston Texans updated 7/29/10

Cincinnati Bengals updated 7/28/10 

New England Patriots updated 8/5/10

Green Bay Packers updated 7/28/10

Philadelphia Eagles updated 7/31/10 

Baltimore Ravens updated 8/7/10 

Arizona Cardinals updated 6/17/10 

Dallas Cowboys updated 7/29/10 

San Diego Chargers updated 8/5/10

New York Jets updated 7/30/10

Minnesota Vikings updated 6/28/10 

Indianapolis Colts updated 8/1/10

New Orleans Saints updated 8/6/10 

Chicago Bears updated 6/17/10

Carolina Panthers updated 7/9/10

 

 

Top 10 Unrestricted Free Agents Updated 7/27/10

Top Undrafted Free Agents Updated 5/1/10 

 

 

Updated Daily

8/20

Giants sign OT Shawn Andrews

8/19

Broncos sign DE Jason Hunter

Lions sign S David Roach

8/18

Bears sign QB Matt Gutierrez

Buccaneers cut WR Brandon Jones

Cardinals waive S Aaron Rouse

Dolphins sign G Randy Thomas

Lions acquire DE Lawrence Jackson from Seahawks for 6th-round pick

8/17

Seahawks cut RB Adrian Peterson

Titans sign RB Samkon Gado

8/16

49ers sign RB Brian Westbrook

Bills announce retirement of DE Aaron Schobel

Lions cut DE Jason Hunter

Saints sign RB Ladell Betts

Seahawks acquire DT Kentwan Balmer from 49ers for 6th-round pick

8/13

49ers announce retirement of RB Glen Coffee

Chargers re-sign RLB Shawne Merriman

8/12

Broncos cut MLB Nick Greisen

Seahawks sign RB Adrian Peterson

Titans sign DT Raheem Brock

8/11

Buccaneers announce retirement of OLB Derrick Brooks

Patriots cut G Darnell Stapleton

8/10

Broncos sign RB Justin Fargas

Chargers sign S Quinton Teal

Seahawks sign OLB Tyjuan Hagler

8/9

Patriots sign G Darnell Stapleton

8/6

Dolphins re-sign TE David Martin

Ravens cut CB Walt Harris

8/5

Saints sign WR Mark Bradley

8/4

Bills cut DE Aaron Schobel

Broncos sign RB LenDale White

Broncos waive RB Kolby Smith

Lions cut S Marquand Manuel

Patriots sign C Eric Ghiaciuc

8/2

Redskins waive QB Colt Brennan

Redskins acquire QB John Beck from Ravens for CB Doug Dutch

8/1

Colts sign CB Deshea Townsend

7/31

Broncos acquire MLB Joe Mays from Eagles for RB J.J. Arrington and 2012 conditional pick

Buccaneers waive QB Jevan Snead

Patriots announce retirement of WR David Patten

7/30

Buccaneers re-sign OT Donald Penn

Giants announce retirement of WR Ike Hilliard

Jets re-sign WR Laveranues Coles

7/29

Giants waive S Chad Jones

Giants claim DE Alex Hall

Redskins re-sign CB Carlos Rogers

Saints cut FB Jason McKie

Seahawks sign G Chester Pitts

Seahawks waive DE Robert Henderson

Steelers sign OT Flozell Adams

7/28

Dolphins sign 3-4 DE Charles Grant

Eagles waive DE Alex Hall

Jets sign QB Mark Brunell

Saints sign QB Patrick Ramsey

7/27

Bengals sign WR Terrell Owens

Packers re-sign S Atari Bigby

7/25

Dolphins sign DT Montavious Stanley

7/24

Giants sign MLB Keith Bulluck

7/23

Dolphins sign 3-4 DE Marques Douglas

Lions sign OLB Isaiah Ekejiuba

7/22

Broncos extend RLB Elvis Dumervil

Saints re-sign DE Bobby McCray

7/15

Dolphins announce retirement of NT Jason Ferguson

7/9

Buccaneers sign G Keydrick Vincent

Falcons waive QB D.J. Shockley

7/8

Browns sign WR Bobby Engram

Giants announce retirement of MLB Antonio Pierce

Lions cut S Daniel Bullocks

Raiders waive MLB Isiah Ekejiuba

7/7

Jaguars cut DE Reggie Hayward

7/2

Lions sign CB Dre’ Bly

6/29

Seahawks sign S Kevin Ellison

6/28

Vikings claim WR Marko Mitchell

6/25

Lions waive WR Marko Mitchell

6/24

Rams re-sign S David Roach

Ravens sign CB Walt Harris

6/23

Rams re-sign S O.J. Atogwe

Ravens sign QB Marc Bulger

6/22

Bengals waive WR Chris Davis

Rams re-sign OLB Larry Grant

6/21

Chargers cut S Kevin Ellison

Chargers cut NT Ian Scott

Saints cut DE Bobby McCray

6/19

Raiders re-sign DE Richard Seymour

Saints trade OT Jamaal Brown to Redskins

6/18

Bengals cut CB Keiwan Ratliff

Buccaneers cut OLB Angelo Crowell

Saints re-sign WR Lance Moore

Seahawks cut WR Reggie Williams

6/17

Browns cut K Shaun Suisham

Ravens sign S Ken Hamlin

6/16

Buccaneers cut WR Mark Bradley

Packers re-sign CB Tramon Williams

6/15

Broncos claim RB Kolby Smith

Browns cut C Eric Ghiaciuc

Packers re-sign 3-4 DE Johnny Jolly

Saints re-sign S Roman Harper

Vikings sign RB Ryan Moats

6/14

Broncos re-sign RLB Elvis Dumervil

Browns re-sign MLB D’Qwell Jackson

Browns re-sign RB Jerome Harrison

Browns re-sign RLB Matt Roth

Browns re-sign S Abram Elam

Browns re-sign FB Lawrence Vickers

Cardinals re-sign G Deuce Lutui

Chiefs waive RB Kolby Smith

Chiefs waive QB Matt Gutierrez

Redskins re-sign MLB Rocky McIntosh

Saints re-sign RB Pierre Thomas

Titans re-sign MLB Stephen Tulloch

Vikings re-sign DE Ray Edwards

6/11

Chargers sign WR Josh Reed

Colts re-sign S Antoine Bethea

Cowboys re-sign WR Miles Austin

Dolphins re-sign TE Anthony Fasano

Patriots cut QB Mike Teel

Patriots sign RB Thomas Clayton

Raiders sign NT John Henderson

Texans re-sign TE Owen Daniels

6/10

Panthers announce retirement of WR Muhsin Muhammad

Texans waive RB Ryan Moats

6/9

Chargers sign OT Tra Thomas

Rams sign DT Chris Hovan

Ravens re-sign FB Le’Ron McClain

Seahawks cut S Quinton Teal

6/8

Eagles claim OLB Simoni Lawrence

Panthers re-sign CB Richard Marshall

Panthers re-sign OLB Thomas Davis

Ravens re-sign S Dawan Landry

6/7

Chargers re-sign WR Malcom Floyd

Colts claim QB Tom Brandstater

Rams announce retirement of WR Isaac Bruce

Ravens re-sign OT Jared Gaither

6/5

Bills sign RLB Reggie Torbor

Broncos cut OT Maurice Williams

6/4

Bills announce retirement of QB Gibran Hamdan

Broncos waive QB Tom Brandstater

Broncos sign FB Kyle Eckel

6/3

Chargers sign TE Randy McMichael

Ravens sign K Shayne Graham

6/1

 

Broncos claim MLB Bruce Davis

Seahawks claim WR Isaiah Stanback

 

5/28

Seahawks cut RB LenDale White

5/27

Cowboys re-sign S Gerald Sensabaugh

Dolphins cut MLB Reggie Torbor

Patriots waive OLB Bruce Davis

Patriots waive QB Isaiah Stanback

Seahawks waive DT DeMarcus Granger

5/26

Ravens re-sign MLB Jameel McClain

Redskins re-sign S Reed Doughty

5/25

Jaguars acquire G Justin Smiley from Dolphins for 7th-round pick

Jaguars waive RB Allen Patrick

Titans waive WR Mark Jones

5/24

Bears sign OLB Brian Iwuh

Dolphins sign G Cory Procter

Saints sign FB Jason McKie

5/21

Patriots claim QB Mike Teel

Patriots cut QB Jeff Rowe

5/20

Dolphins announce retirement of ILB Zach Thomas

Ravens re-sign CB Fabian Washington

Ravens re-sign P Sam Koch

Ravens re-sign WR Mark Clayton

5/19

Bears re-sign S Danieal Manning

Bears waive QB Brett Basanez

Broncos announce retirement of G Matt McChesney

Packers sign QB Graham Harrell

Saints sign OLB Clint Ingram

Seahawks waive QB Mike Teel

5/18

Browns sign K Shaun Suisham

Browns cut K Leigh Tiffin

Patriots cut CB Shawn Springs

Seahawks sign QB J.P. Losman

5/17

Cowboys cut G Cory Procter

Ravens sign CB Travis Fisher

Redskins sign 3-4 DE Vonnie Holliday

5/15

Raiders sign G Daniel Loper

5/14

Giants re-sign DT Barry Cofield

Lions waive TE John Madsen

Patriots re-sign RLB Derrick Burgess

5/13

Bengals re-sign TE Reggie Kelly

Saints cut DT Rodney Leisle

5/12

Buccaneers re-sign RB Cadillac Williams

Saints waive OLB Jason Beauchamp

5/11

Bills cut DT Marlon Favorite

Bills sign RB Chad Simpson

Buccaneers re-sign OT Jeremy Trueblood

Giants re-sign WR Derek Hagan

Jaguars sign OLB Teddy Lehman

Lions sign TE John Madsen

Texans sign OLB Danny Clark

5/10

Cowboys acquire OT Alex Barron from Rams for OLB Bobby Carpenter

Lions sign S C.C. Brown

Packers re-sign G Daryn Colledge

5/8

Cowboys announce retirement of C Duke Preston

5/7

Rams re-sign OT Alex Barron

Ravens announce retirement of CB Samari Rolle

5/6/10

Bengals sign S Gibril Wilson

Bengals sign CB Pacman Jones

Broncos sign OT Maurice Williams

Raiders cut QB JaMarcus Russell

Raiders sign RB Michael Bennett

5/5/10

49ers sign CB Will James

Saints re-sign G Jahri Evans

5/4/10

49ers extend MLB Patrick Willis

Buccaneers re-sign RB Clifton Smith

Lions claim WR Marko Mitchell

Saints claim RB P.J. Hill

5/3/10

Broncos waive RB Chris Brown

Browns sign TE Alex Smith

Cardinals sign CB Justin Miller

Colts waive WR Roy Hall

Redskins waive RB Anthony Alridge

Redskins waive WR Marko Mitchell

Redskins waive RB P.J. Hill

Redskins waive DT Anthony Montgomery

Saints re-sign S Darren Sharper

5/2/10

Eagles waive G Shawn Murphy

4/30/10

Bears re-sign DE Mark Anderson

Raiders re-sign CB Stanford Routt

Raiders waive FB Oren O’Neal

Seahawks re-sign S Lawyer Milloy

4/29/10

Broncos re-sign MLB Nick Greisen

Giants re-sign OLB Gerris Wilkinson

Seahawks announce retirement of OT Walter Jones

4/28/10

Cowboys re-sign S Alan Ball

Giants announce retirement of P Jeff Feagles

Rams acquire S Kevin Payne from Bears for conditional 7th-round pick

Ravens waive FB Charles Ali

Redskins sign WR Joey Galloway

Seahawks sign S Quinton Teal

4/27/10

Bears acquire S Chris Harris from Panthers for OLB Jamar Williams

Cardinals sign G Alan Faneca

Cowboys re-sign G Montrae Holland

4/26/10

Buccaneers cut DT Chris Hovan

Buccaneers cut G Arron Sears

Buccaneers cut FB B.J. Askew

Jaguars cut DT John Henderson

Jaguars withdraw tender from OLB Clint Ingram

Jaguars sign MLB Freddie Keiaho

Jaguars cut OLB Brandon Iwuh

Jaguars cut DT Montavious Stanley

Packers sign S Charlie Peprah

Patriots cut RLB Adalius Thomas

Raiders sign RB Rock Cartwright

4/24/10

Broncos sign MLB Akin Ayodele

Jaguars acquire MLB Kirk Morrison and a 5th-round pick from Raiders for 4th-round pick

Patriots sign 3-4 DE Gerard Warren

Raiders acquire QB Jason Campbell from Redskins for 2012 4th-round pick

Seahawks acquire RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson from Titans for exchange of 4th- and 6th-round picks

Seahawks acquire RB Leon Washington from Jets for 5th- and 7th-round picks

Steelers acquire CB Bryant McFadden and a 6th-round pick from Cardinals for 5th-round pick

4/23/10

Bengals sign K Mike Nugent

Jets cut G Alan Faneca

4/22/10

Dolphins acquire MLB Tim Dobbins from Chargers in 1st-round swap

Eagles re-sign P Sav Rocca

Falcons re-sign RB Jerious Norwood

Falcons re-sign P Michael Koenen

Panthers re-sign S C.J. Wilson

4/21/10

Bears re-sign OLB Jamar Williams

Buccaneers re-sign MLB Barrett Ruud

Buccaneers re-sign CB Elbert Mack

Colts re-sign OT Charlie Johnson

Raiders acquire DE Quentin Groves from Jaguars for a 5th-round pick

Titans re-sign DT Tony Brown

Vikings sign CB Lito Sheppard

4/20/10

49ers sign RLB Travis LaBoy

Bengals re-sign G Evan Mathis

Chargers re-sign RLB Antwan Applewhite

Chiefs re-sign MLB Corey Mays

Dolphins re-sign RLB Quentin Moses

Jets sign RLB Jason Taylor

Panthers re-sign OLB James Anderson

Panthers re-sign DT Louis Leonard

Patriots sign WR Torry Holt

Rams re-sign DT Clifton Ryan

Redskins acquire 3-4 DE Adam Carriker from Rams for exchange of 5th-round picks

Saints sign DE Jimmy Wilkerson

Saints re-sign WR Courtney Roby

Saints re-sign MLB Marvin Mitchell

Saints announce retirement of RB Aaron Stecker

Seahawks sign G Ben Hamilton

Steelers acquire QB Byron Leftwich from Buccaneers for 7th-round pick

4/19/10

Bears re-sign OLB Nick Roach

Chargers re-sign ILB Tim Dobbins

Lions acquire Tony Scheffler and a 7th round pick (Denver), Broncos acquire a 5th round pick (Eagles), Eagles acquire Ernie Sims

Lions re-sign S Daniel Bullocks

Lions claim G Trevor Canfield

Patriots re-sign RLB Pierre Woods

Rams re-sign DT Gary Gibson

Ravens re-sign WR Demetrius Williams

Ravens re-sign OT Tony Moll

Redskins sign RB Ryan Torian

Redskins sign NT Howard Green

Vikings re-sign QB Tarvaris Jackson

Vikings re-sign QB Tarvaris Jackson

4/18/10

Ravens re-sign QB Troy Smith

Steelers re-sign P Daniel Sepulveda

4/17/10  

Colts re-sign DT Antonio Johnson

Patriots re-sign K Stephen Gostkowski

4/16/10

49ers acquire WR Ted Ginn Jr. from Dolphins for 2010 5th-round pick

Broncos re-sign QB Kyle Orton

Buccaneers re-sign WR Maurice Stovall

Cowboys re-sign WR Sam Hurd

Giants re-sign WR Domenik Hixon

Lions cut CB Kevin Hobbs

Lions cut S Kalvin Pearson

Lions waive CB Brian Witherspoon

Packers re-sign FB John Kuhn

Panthers claim CB Brian Witherspoon

Panthers re-sign TE Jeff King

Raiders re-sign OLB Thomas Howard

Ravens re-sign G Marshal Yanda

Redskins re-sign DT Kedric Golston

Seahawks sign WR Reggie Williams

Seahawks sign S Kennard Cox

Seahawks sign G Mitch Erickson

Seahawks waive G Trevor Canfield

Steelers re-sign CB William Gay

Texans re-sign OT Rashad Butler

Texans re-sign C Chris White

4/15/10

Bengals cut CB Mike Mickens

Bengals re-sign OLB Brandon Johnson

Broncos re-sign TE Tony Scheffler

Chargers re-sign OT Jeromey Clary

Chiefs re-sign QB Brodie Croyle

Chiefs re-sign OT Ryan O’Callaghan

Chiefs re-sign C Rudy Niswanger

Cowboys re-sign S Pat Watkins

Eagles re-sign G Max Jean-Gilles

Falcons re-sign RB Jason Snelling

Falcons re-sign G Harvey Dahl

Falcons re-sign OT Tyson Clabo

Falcons re-sign G Quinn Ojinnaka

Lions cut G Daniel Loper

Lions re-sign C Dylan Gandy

Jets re-sign RB Leon Washington

Panthers re-sign DT Tank Tyler

Raiders sign QB Kyle Boller

Saints re-sign S Usama Young

Seahawks re-sign WR Ben Obomanu

Seahawks re-sign MLB David Hawthorne

Seahawks re-sign C Chris Spencer

Seahawks sign WR Mike Williams

Steelers re-sign OT Willie Colon

Steelers re-sign TE Matt Spaeth

Titans re-sign RB LenDale White

4/14/10

Bengals re-sign CB David Jones

Dolphins acquire WR Brandon Marshall from Broncos for 2010 2nd-rounder and 2011 2nd-rounder

Giants re-sign WR Sinorice Moss

Jets re-sign CB Drew Coleman

Lions announce retirement of TE Casey FitzSimmons

Raiders re-sign MLB Kirk Morrison

Redskins re-sign DT Anthony Montgomery

Redskins re-sign OT Stephon Heyer

4/13/10

49ers re-sign G David Baas

Broncos re-sign WR Brandon Marshall

Colts re-sign S Melvin Bullitt

Colts re-sign DT Daniel Muir

Jets re-sign QB Kellen Clemens

Ravens cut CB Samari Rolle

Ravens re-sign G Chris Chester

Saints re-sign TE David Thomas

Saints re-sign DT Remi Ayodele

Saints re-sign OT Jermon Bushrod

Seahawks announce retirement of DE Patrick Kerney

Steelers re-sign K Jeff Reed

Titans re-sign DT Kevin Vickerson

Vikings re-sign FB Naufahu Tahi

4/12/10

Bears re-sign OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa

Giants re-sign OT Guy Whimper

Lions re-sign DE Jared DeVries

Panthers sign S Aaron Francisco

Raiders re-sign OLB Sam Williams

Ravens re-sign K Billy Cundiff

Ravens re-sign QB John Beck

Redskins re-sign QB Jason Campbell

Saints re-sign OT Zach Strief

Titans sign QB Chris Simms

Vikings re-sign DT Fred Evans

Vikings re-sign OT Ryan Cook

Vikings re-sign S Eric Frampton

4/11/10

Jets acquire WR Santonio Holmes from Steelers for 2010 5th-round pick

4/10/10

Colts waive RB Chad Simpson

4/9/10

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Stephen Bowen

4/8/10

Bills re-sign TE Derek Schouman

Browns sign C Eric Ghiaciuc

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Jason Hatcher

Cowboys re-sign NT Junior Siavii

Lions re-sign S Ko Simpson

4/7/10

Bengals re-sign C Kyle Cook

Cowboys re-sign OT Pat McQuistan

Saints sign DE Alex Brown

Texans re-sign RB Ryan Moats

4/6/10

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Marcus Spears

Cowboys re-sign RLB Steve Octavien

Rams sign OLB Na’il Diggs

4/5/10

Lions acquire G Rob Sims from Seahawks for a 2010 5th-rounder

Packers re-sign G Jason Spitz

Rams cut QB Marc Bulger

Saints re-sign DE Anthony Hargrove

Seahawks acquire DE Robert Henderson from Lions for 2010 7th-rounder

Texans sign K Neil Rackers

4/4/10

Redskins acquire QB Donovan McNabb from Eagles for 2010 2nd-rounder and a 2011 conditional mid round pick

4/3/10

Bengals re-sign G Bobbie Williams

4/2/10

49ers re-sign RLB Ahmad Brooks

Bears cut DE Alex Brown

Browns acquire CB Sheldon Brown, RLB Chris Gocong from Eagles for DE Alex Hall, 2010 4th, 5th rounders

Cardinals sign K Jay Feely

Chargers re-sign RB Darren Sproles

Chargers re-sign FB Mike Tolbert

Chiefs re-sign RLB Andy Studebaker

Cowboys cut S Ken Hamlin

Cowboys cut OT Flozell Adams

Patriots sign 3-4 DE Damione Lewis

Redskins sign RB Willie Parker

Texans re-sign S Bernard Pollard

4/1/10

Chiefs re-sign OT Barry Richardson

Chiefs re-sign CB Maurice Leggett

Giants sign S Deon Grant

Giants withdraw tender to S C.C. Brown

Giants re-sign G Kevin Boothe

Giants re-sign P Jeff Feagles

Packers re-sign TE Spencer Havner

Seahawks re-sign G Rob Sims

3/31/10

Bengals re-sign DE Frostee Rucker

Bills re-sign CB Ashton Youboty

Eagles re-sign OLB Omar Gaither

Rams re-sign CB Quincy Butler

3/30/10

Eagles re-sign CB Ellis Hobbs

Eagles re-sign OLB Chris Gocong

Raiders re-sign S Hiram Eugene

Rams re-sign DE Victor Adeyanju

Texans extend ILB DeMeco Ryans

Titans sign CB Tye Hill

3/29/10

Bears re-sign DT Matt Toeaina

Bengals re-sign G Nate Livings

Bengals re-sign OT Dennis Roland

Bengals re-sign QB Jordan Palmer

Bengals re-sign MLB Abdul Hodge

Bengals re-sign S Kyries Hebert

Bills re-sign S George Wilson

Bills re-sign OLB Keith Ellison

Buccaneers re-sign OLB Angelo Crowell

Buccaneers re-sign WR Mark Bradley

Cardinals re-sign WR Steve Breaston

Cardinals re-sign NT Gabe Watson

Cardinals re-sign C Lyle Sendlein

Cardinals re-sign CB Michael Adams

Chargers sign CB Nathan Vasher

Lions re-sign G Manuel Ramirez

Lions re-sign G Daniel Loper

Panthers re-sign WR Kenneth Moore

Redskins sign CB Phillip Buchanon

Texans re-sign DT Tim Bulman

3/25/10

Redskins re-sign DE Chris Wilson

3/24/10

Broncos re-sign G Chris Kuper

Chiefs re-sign MLB Derrick Johnson

Chiefs re-sign FB Mike Cox

Giants re-sign DE Dave Tollefson

Patriots sign TE Alge Crumpler

3/23/10

Cardinals re-sign TE Ben Patrick

Eagles sign RB Mike Bell

Jets re-sign OT Wayne Hunter

Lions re-sign DE Jason Hunter

Raiders re-sign FB Luke Lawton

Raiders re-sign OLB Ricky Brown

Redskins sign P Josh Bidwell

3/21/10

49ers re-sign OT Barry Sims

Cardinals re-sign S Hamza Abdullah

Chargers waive WR Demetrius Byrd

Eagles re-sign C/G Nick Cole

Eagles re-sign ILB Akeem Jordan

Jets re-sign WR Braylon Edwards

Jets re-sign WR/KR Brad Smith

Jets re-sign S James Ihedigbo

Raiders re-sign DT William Joseph

Rams re-sign DE James Hall

Rams sign CB Kevin Dockery

Rams sign TE Darcy Johnson

Ravens sign DE/DT Cory Redding

3/20/10

Dolphins re-sign WR Davone Bess

Dolphins re-sign K Dan Carpenter

Dolphins re-sign TE Joey Haynos

Jets re-sign WR David Clowney

3/19/10

Cardinals sign RLB Joey Porter

Chiefs announce retirement of QB Quinn Gray

Rams re-sign OLB David Vobora

3/18/10

Eagles cut DE Darren Howard

Eagles cut WR Kevin Curtis

Jets re-sign S Eric Smith

Lions re-sign CB Kevin Hobbs

Seahawks sign RB Quinton Ganther

3/17/10

49ers sign CB Karl Paymah

Bears cut CB Nathan Vasher

Browns re-sign MLB Blake Costanzo

Cardinals sign QB Derek Anderson

Dolphins sign G Richie Incognito

Eagles cut OT Shawn Andrews

Lions re-sign RB Cedric Peerman

Packers re-sign CB Will Blackmon

Panthers re-sign DE Tyler Brayton

Redskins sign QB Rex GROSSman

Seahawks acquire QB Charlie Whitehurst from Chargers for 2011 3rd-rounder and the swap of 2010 2nd-rounders

Seahawks sign OLB Matt McCoy

Titans re-sign DE Dave Ball

Titans sign DE Jason Babin to offer sheet; Eagles have 7 days to match

3/16/10

Bears sign CB Tim Jennings

Bears cut FB Jason McKie

Bills sign 3-4 DE Dwan Edwards

Bills sign MLB Andra Davis

Broncos re-sign S Josh Barrett

Buccaneers sign S Sean Jones

Chiefs sign G Ryan Lilja

Eagles sign RB Mike Bell to offer sheet; Saints have 7 days to match

Eagles acquire DE Darryl Tapp from Seahawks for DE Chris Clemons and a 2010 4th-round pick

Falcons cut CB Tye Hill

Jets re-sign FB Tony Richardson

Lions re-sign DE Copeland Bryan

Lions re-sign CB DeAngelo Smith

Rams re-sign G Mark Setterstrom

Steelers re-sign RLB Patrick Bailey

Titans re-sign TE Bo Scaife

3/15/10

Broncos cut QB Chris Simms

Cardinals sign MB Paris Leon

Giants re-sign RB D.J. Ware

Panthers re-sign OT Rob Petitti

Panthers sign CB Marcus Hudson

Raiders re-sign QB Charlie Frye

Raiders re-sign QB Bruce Gradkowski

Raiders re-sign C Chris Morris

Seahawks cut S Deon Grant

Seahawks re-sign DE Darryl Tapp

Seahawks sign WR Ruvell Martin

Steelers sign MLB Larry Foote

3/14/10

Broncos acquire QB Brady Quinn from Browns for FB Peyton Hillis, 2011 6th-rounder and 2012 late-rounder 

Jets sign RB LaDainian Tomlinson

Lions acquire QB Shaun Hill from 49ers for 2011 7th-rounder

 

Packers re-sign OT Mark Tauscher

 

Raiders acquire DE Kamerion Wimbley from Browns for 2010 3rd-rounder

 

Rams sign C Hank Fraley 

3/13/10

Bengals re-sign S Roy Williams

Browns sign QB Jake Delhomme

Redskins re-sign G Will Montgomery

Seahawks sign TE Chris Baker

Vikings re-sign DT Jimmy Kennedy

3/12/10

Bengals sign WR Chris Davis

Browns sign TE Ben Watson

Browns cut TE Steve Heiden

Browns re-sign MLB Jason Trusnik

Buccaneers sign OLB Jon Alston

Chargers sign CB Donald Strickland

Chiefs sign C Casey Weigmann

Colts sign OT Adam Terry

Eagles sign WR Hank Baskett

Redskins sign RB Larry Johnson

Titans re-sign CB Rod Hood

3/11/10

Bears re-sign S Josh Bullocks

Bills re-sign TE Joe Klopfenstein

Broncos re-sign 3-4 DE LeKevin Smith

Broncos cut NT J’Vonne Parker

Broncos cut MLB Andra Davis

Cardinals sign G Rex Hadnot

Cardinals re-sign C Ben Claxton

Chiefs sign WR Jerheme Urban

Jets sign S Brodney Pool

Panthers re-sign QB Matt Moore

Raiders cut DT Gerard Warren

3/10/10

Bengals re-sign TE Daniel Coats

Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant

Broncos cut 3-4 DE Kenny Peterson

Cardinals re-sign TE Anthony Becht

Cardinals re-sign TE Stephen Spach

Chiefs sign NT Shaun Smith

Eagles sign CB Marlin Jackson

Patriots re-sign RB Kevin Faulk

Rams re-sign TE Daniel Fells

Ravens re-sign WR Derrick Mason

Redskins sign NT Maake Kemoeatu

Seahawks re-sign K Olindo Mare

3/9/10

Bears cut RB Kevin Jones

Broncos sign 3-4 DE Jarvis Green

Broncos sign NT Jamal Williams

Broncos re-sign K Matt Prater

Browns cut QB Derek Anderson

Chiefs sign RB Thomas Jones

Dolphins re-sign NT Jason Ferguson

Falcons re-sign CB Brent Grimes

Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi

Packers re-sign S Nick Collins

Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden

Patriots sign RLB Marques Murrell

Saints re-sign CB Leigh Torrence

Titans sign OLB Will Witherspoon

Vikings re-sign CB Benny Sapp

3/8/10

 

Bills sign OT Cornell Green

Browns acquire QB Seneca Wallace from Seahawks for conditional 2011 pick

Buccaneers acquire WR Reggie Brown from Eagles for 2011 6th-rounder

Chargers claim RB Marcus Mason

Chiefs re-sign WR Chris Chambers

Colts cut G Ryan Lilja

Eagles re-sign WR Jason Avant

Jets re-sign TE Ben Hartsock

Lions acquire CB Chris Houston from Falcons for 2010 6th-rounder and exchange of 2010 5th-rounders

Lions cut DE Dewayne White

Lions sign WR Brian Clark

Lions re-sign TE Will Heller

Lions sign CB Jonathan Wade

Panthers cut FB Brad Hoover

Panthers sign WR Wallace Wright

Raiders cut WR Javon Walker

Raiders cut DE Greg Ellis

Rams sign DT Fred Robbins

Steelers re-sign FS Ryan Clark

Steelers sign WR Antwaan Randle El

Steelers sign S Will Allen

Steelers sign WR Arnaz Battle

Steelers sign OT Jonathan Scott

Vikings sign K Rhys Lloyd 

3/7/10

49ers sign QB David Carr

Browns sign OT Tony Pashos

Browns sign OLB Scott Fujita

Jaguars sign DE Aaron Kampman 

3/6/10

Browns announce retirement of OT Ryan Tucker

Cardinals acquire S Kerry Rhodes from Jets for 2010 4th-rounder and 2011 7th-rounder

Chiefs re-sign WR Terrance Copper

Colts sign G/C Andy Alleman

Giants cut S Aaron Rouse

Jaguars sign WR Kassim Osgood

Raiders cut RB Justin Fargas

Redskins sign OT/G Artis Hicks

Saints re-sign C Nick Leckey

3/5/10

Bears sign DE Julius Peppers

Bears sign RB Chester Taylor

Bears sign TE Brandon Manumaleuna

Browns give WR Joshua Cribbs a pay raise

Broncos sign 3-4 DE Justin Bannan

Broncos re-sign G Russ Hochstein

Broncos sign CB Nate Jones

Colts re-sign MLB Gary Brackett

Colts cut QB Jim Sorgi

Colts cut DE Raheem Brock

Dolphins sign MLB Karlos Dansby

Dolphins cut S Gibril Wilson

Dolphins cut RLB Joey Porter

Dolphins cut MLB Akin Ayodele

Dolphins re-sign QB Chad Pennington

Eagles cut RB Brian Westbrook

Eagles cut MLB Will Witherspoon

Eagles re-sign FB Leonard Weaver

Falcons sign CB Dunta Robinson

Falcons re-sign QB Chris Redman

Giants sign FS Antrel Rolle

Jets acquire CB Antonio Cromartie from Chargers for conditional 2011 third-round pick

Jets cut CB Donald Strickland

Lions acquire DT Corey Williams and 2010 7th-rounder from Browns for 2010 5th-rounder

Lions sign WR Nate Burleson

Lions sign DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Lions re-sign OT Jon Jansen

Lions cut DT Grady Jackson

Packers re-sign OT Chad Clifton

Packers waive S Matt Giordano

Packers cut 3-4 DE Michael Montgomery

Panthers cut QB Jake Delhomme

Panthers cut DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu

Panthers cut OLB Na’il Diggs

Panthers sign QB A.J. Feeley

Patriots re-sign RLB Tully Banta-Cain

Patriots re-sign NT Vince Wilfork

Patriots re-sign G Stephen Neal

Raiders re-sign OT Khalif Barnes

Rams waive TE Derek Fine

Ravens acquire WR Anquan Boldin and 2010 5th-rounder from Cardinals for 2010 3rd-, 4th-rounders

Redskins re-sign DT Lorenzo Alexander

Redskins re-sign DE Phillip Daniels

Redskins re-sign OT Mike Williams

Saints re-sign S Pierson Prioleau

Texans re-sign WR Kevin Walter

Texans re-sign P Matt Turk

 

Julius Peppers signs with Bears

Chester Taylor signs with Bears

Brandon Manumaleuna signs with Bears

Gary Brackett resigns with Colts

Dunta Robinson signs with Falcons

Antonio Cromartie traded to Jets

Corey Williams traded to Lions

Nate Burleson signs Lions

Kyle Vanden Bosch signs with Lions

Anquan Boldin traded to Ravens

Karlos Dansby signs with Dolphins

Vince Wilfork resigns with Patriots

Antrel Rolle signs with Giants

Kerry Rhodes traded to Cardinals

Aaron Kampman signs with Jaguars

Chad Clifton resigns with Packers

Thomas Jones signs with Chiefs

Antonio Bryant signs with Bengals

Derrick Mason resigns with Ravens

Jamal Williams signs with Broncos

Larry Johnson signs with Redskins

Jake Delhomme signs with Browns

Brady Quinn traded to Broncos

LaDainian Tomlinson signs with Jets

Kamerion Wimbley traded to Raiders

Charlie Whitehurst traded to Seahawks

Joey Porter signs with Cardinals

Sheldon Brown traded to Browns

Willie Parker signs with Redskins

Donovan McNabb traded to Redskins

Rob Sims traded to Lions

Santonio Holmes traded to Jets

Denver Broncos trade Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a 2nd round pick and a 2011 2nd round pick

49ers acquire WR Ted Ginn Jr. from Dolphins for 2010 5th-round pick

Mike Williams signs with Seahawks

Ernie Sims traded to Eagles, Tony Scheffler to Lions

Byron Leftwich traded to Steelers

Torry Holt signs with Patriots

Adam Carriker traded to Redskins

Jason Taylor signs with Jets

Ben Roethlisberger suspended

Jason Campbell traded to Raiders

Leon Washington traded to Seahawks

LenDale White traded to Seahawks

Kirk Morrison traded to Jaguars

Bryant McFadden traded to Steelers

Cowboys acquire Alex Barron from Rams for Bobby Carpenter

Justin Smiley traded to Jaguars

John Henderson signs with Raiders

Jamaal Brown traded to Redskins

Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks

Lawrence Jackson traded to Lions

Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks
Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks
Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks