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Taking Notes on “Ziggy”
When Mike Smith was putting together dominant, run-stopping defenses as a coordinator in Jacksonville, he relied on two big bodies at the center of his defensive line.
Those players were two of the biggest in the NFL: defensive tackles Marcus Stroud (310 pounds) and John Henderson (335 pounds). The Pro Bowlers clogged the middle and ate [...]
Posted in Feature, NFL Draft Also tagged Grady Jackson, John Henderson, Mike Smith, Missouri, NFL Draft Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 6.0
We’ve reached a turning point with the Mock Draft. It is, in many ways, the point of no return.
Six weeks ago I started presenting you with various scenarios for the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, including a lengthy list of possible selections for the Falcons with the No. 24 pick.
At times I’ve felt [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alex Smith, Andre Smith, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Chris Simms, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Damon Huard, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, Mock Draft, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, Ron Brace, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Tracy Porter, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 5.0
I should have known the moment I started getting cocky something would come along and smack me back into reality. Just when I thought I was inspiring some discussion and throwing out wild, though plausible, scenarios NFL news and a few wise comments mixed things up.
Now I’m starting to realize the stress and scrutiny that [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Angelo Crowell, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Kyle Orton, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tracy Porter, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 4.0
It’s taken me four weeks and several mistakes but I think I’m getting the hang of this whole mock draftin’ thing.
Sure, it’s not perfect. Is this how the draft will pan out for the Falcons or the rest of the NFL? Probably not pick-by-pick. But I think these scenarios are leading to interesting conversations.
Like Homer [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Arizona Cardials, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Larry English, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 3.0
Three weeks into the mock draft and I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. Or at least I’ve found something that seems to suit me.
Like Homer Simpson morphing into “Dancing Homer,” I feel like I’m spreading some cheer while having little fun.
Then again, like Homer Simpson dancing on top of a dugout, [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Andre Smith, Angelo Crowell, Arizona Cardinals, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Buffalo Bills, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dom Capers, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jay Cutler, Jeremy Maclin, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Louis Delmas, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Orlando Pace, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Dimitroff, Tyson Jackson, Vontae Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed
The Mock Draft: Version 2.0
Somewhere between reading the comments on Mock Draft 1.0 and researching updates on my draft predictions I realized something I should have taken into account before I came up with this crazy idea.
Be careful on the expectations you set.
Like Homer Simpson running for sanitation commissioner, I wonder if I’m making outlandish claims impossible to backup.
Then [...]
Posted in Mock Draft, NFL Draft Also tagged Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Albert Haynesworth, Alphonso Smith, Andre Smith, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Bryant McFadden, Buffalo Bills, Chad Pennington, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, D.J. Moore, Damon Huard, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bay, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown. San Francisco 49ers, Football, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Laurinaitus, Jason Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, Jovan Haye, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Larry English, LeSean McCoy, Louis Delmas, Malcom Jenkins, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Oherr, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, Orlando Pace, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Raheem Brock, Rey Maualuga, Ron Brace, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Sport, St. Louis Rams, Stacy Andrews, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Hightower, Tyson Jackson, Vonte Davis, Washington Redskins Comments closed

The Mock Draft: Version 7.0