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April 28th, 2008

2009 NFL Mock Draft Preview

1. James Laurinaitis, LB
Laurinaitis has all the tools to be a superstar linebacker in the NFL. While linebackers weren’t too common high in the 2008 NFL Draft, that could change in 2009.
2. Malcolm Jenkins, CB
Out of Ohio State like Laurinaitis, Jenkins has a chance to be a lockdown cornerback on the NFL level. He’s easily […]

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April 27th, 2008

2008 NFL Draft - Fantasy Football Perspective

Let’s take a look at the fantasy football prospects drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft:
3) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan was obviously the best quarterback in the 2008 draft. However, don’t expect much out of him in the 2008 fantasy football season. Rookie quarterbacks are usually slow to figure […]

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April 25th, 2008

NFL Mock Draft: 2008 NFL Draft

Here is my updated 2008 NFL mock draft. With the 2008 NFL Draft this weekend, the draft is starting to shape up. While there is bound to be surprises, here is how I see the draft playing out right now:
1. Miami Dolphins
Jake Long
2. St. Louis Rams
Glenn Dorsey
3. Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders
Vernon Gholston
5. […]

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April 25th, 2008

2008 NFL Draft Rumors - Draft Preview

-With the second overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams are reportedly picking between Glenn Dorsey and Chris Long. Right now, it appears as if Dorsey is the pick.
-At three, the Atlanta Falcons reportedly want either Glenn Dorsey or Matt Ryan. If Dorsey isn’t taken by the Rams, expect […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Dolphins Select Jake Long - 2008 NFL Mock Draft Update

With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins have selected Jake Long out of the University of Michigan. The Dolphins made it official by signing him to a five-year, $58 million deal – of which approximately $30 million is guaranteed.
While a lot of other players appeared to be in the […]

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April 21st, 2008

NFL 2008 Mock Draft – Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are an up-and-coming team that is looking at the 2008 NFL Draft as a way to find the final pieces to a powerful team. With a solid nucleus, the Titans are just a player or two away from being a true contender.
While Tennessee has a few needs, their biggest need is […]

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April 20th, 2008

NFL 2008 Mock Draft – Houston Texans

The Houston Texans have quietly built a strong, young core. While they haven’t yet translated their talent into victories, the wins appear to be on the way.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Texans have the 18th pick in the first round. While their roster on the whole is strong, there is one major weakness […]

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April 17th, 2008

NFL Draft Countdown

Allison Boyer of BCS Frenzy is doing her NFL Draft Countdown 12 Days of Christmas style. If you haven’t checked out her blog, head over to BCSFrenzy.com.
Allison does a great job blogging about college football, whether it’s in season or the offseason.
Check her NFL Draft Countdown. I particularly like the “10 past draft flops” but […]

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April 14th, 2008

NFL 2008 Mock Draft - Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos head into the 2008 NFL Draft with a few pressing needs. With the 12th pick in the first round, the Broncos should be able to fill one of the holes on their roster.
The most pressing need is on defense. The Broncos were a very poor defensive team last year. They couldn’t stop […]

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April 11th, 2008

Best Defensive Ends in 2008 NFL Draft - Mock Draft

1) Chris Long, Virginia
The unanimous top defensive end prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft. The son of Howie Long, there’s not much Chris Long can’t do from the defensive end position. Expect him to be drafted within the first five picks of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Chris Long at the Combine …

2) Vernon Gholston, […]

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