Category Archives: 2011 NFL Draft Team Reviews

Green Bay Packers 2011 Draft Review

Ted Thompson addressed every position on the team except quarterback and kicker during the draft. The defensive line, linebackers, offensive line, running backs, wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back all were infused with young talent to add competition to … Continue reading

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Detroit Lions 2011 NFL Draft Review

After Nick Fairley dropped to the Lions at thirteen, there was no hesitation to draft him because of his talent level. Head Coach Jim Schwartz said “we stayed with our board. We can’t get overwhelmed by the immediacy of some … Continue reading

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Denver Broncos 2011 NFL Draft Review

The Broncos completed the 2011 Draft with nine selections after starting out with seven picks. Two-thirds of the draft went to the defensive side of the ball. It was evident throughout the draft that Denver wanted to increase its team … Continue reading

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Cleveland Browns 2011 Draft Review

The Browns made eight picks in the 2011 Draft, but have stockpiled two more for 2012. The two bonus picks were a part of a trade with Atlanta to move from the Falcons’ spot at 27 up to Cleveland’s position … Continue reading

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Dallas Cowboys 2011 NFL Draft Review

Jerry Jones surprised the Cowboy fans in a big way by making no trades and drafting from their designated picks. This is the first year since 2003 that Dallas has not made any trades. The Cowboys felt that without free … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Bengals 2011 Draft Review

The Bengals filled a feature receiver need with the selection of the dynamic playmaker, AJ Green, the most complete wideout in the 2011 Draft. Green has the rare ability to make the contested catch. With the Carson Palmer issue ongoing, … Continue reading

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Chicago Bears 2011 NFL Draft Review

The Bears accomplished one goal and filled a logical need by drafting left tackle Gabe Carimi. Carimi was projected to be drafted earlier than pick 29, but with all the quarterbacks and defensive linemen being selected, the rangy tackle fell … Continue reading

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Carolina Panthers 2011 NFL Draft Review

Cam Newton was the first pick of the draft. He was chosen because the organization felt he would give the team an immediate impact presence. By drafting Newton, Carolina became the first team to select a quarterback as their first … Continue reading

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Buffalo Bills 2011 NFL Draft Review

It’s been 26 years since the Bills have taken a defensive lineman this early in the draft. That player in 1985 was Hall of Famer, Bruce Smith who was the first overall pick. The Bills’ brass Buddy Nix and Chan … Continue reading

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Baltimore Ravens 2011 NFL Draft Review

The Ravens addressed several needs, but no one underwent the third degree more than corner Jimmy Smith. Smith is one of several players during General Manager Ozzie Newsome’s regime who was rated high on Baltimore’s board and fell to the … Continue reading

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