Category Archives: 2011 NFL Draft Team Reviews

New York Jets 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Jets filled a major need with two young explosive defensive linemen in first round pick Muhammad Wilkerson and third round selection Kenrick Ellis. New York’s 2011 second round pick went to San Diego for corner Antonio Cromartie last year. … Continue reading →

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New York Giants 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Giants stayed with their board and selected Prince Amukamara at pick number 19. New York takes the highest graded available player instead of reaching to fill a thin position. Special teams coverage units were a major beneficiary of this … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Saints 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Saints used five of their six picks on defensive personnel. The lone offensive selection was former Heisman Trophy winner, running back Mark Ingram. To secure Ingram, New Orleans moved back into the first round giving up their 2011 second … Continue reading →

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New England Patriots 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Dan Shonka

New England drafted offensive players in six of their first seven selections. They had nine total picks. Offensive tackle Nate Solder was the pick at 17 and reportedly was their highest rated tackle. A good athlete, he can pull and … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Vikings selected ten players and addressed a variety of needs, most importantly the quarterback of the future in Christian Ponder. Minnesota also came away with the top tight end in the draft in Kyle Rudolph. On the third and … Continue reading →

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Miami Dolphins 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Dan Shonka

In 2010 Miami used seven of eight draft choices on defense. The first four of six picks this year went to the offensive side of the ball. The first two picks were used to fill a pair of major needs. … Continue reading →

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Kansas City Chiefs 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Chiefs began the 2011 Draft with eight picks. They finished the three day player procurement bowl with four on offense and five on defense for a total of nine. Major needs were addressed at wide receiver, the defensive front … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville Jaguars 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dan Shonka

General Manager Gene Smith saw the opportunity to draft the top player on the Jaguars’ draft board after Blaine Gabbert started to slide past the quarterback-hungry top one-third of the draft. They didn’t hesitate to move from pick 16 up … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dan Shonka

The Colts entered the NFL Draft in need of improving their offensive line and they didn’t waste any time selecting left tackle Anthony Castonzo in the first round and tackle/guard Ben Ijalana in the second round. Castonzo started the final … Continue reading →

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Houston Texans 2011 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Dan Shonka

Three-quarters of the Texans’ draft was dedicated to the defensive side of the ball. The pass-challenged secondary acquired corners Brandon Harris (2/60) and Rashad Carmichael (4/127) plus safety Shiloh Keo in the fifth round. The transition to the 3-4 defense … Continue reading →

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