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St. Louis Rams 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Rams parlayed six draft picks into ten while adding first round selections in 2013 and 2014. Head Coach Jeff Fisher started his influx of personnel during free agency when he brought in the likes of corner Cortland Finnegan and … Continue reading →

Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Dan Shonka

It is better to be lucky than good, but it’s even better to be both lucky and good. The Steelers, under General Manager Kevin Colbert, believe that the more prepared you are the luckier you get. Whatever slogan you want … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Eagles have only missed the playoffs three times in the last 12 years. The turnovers on offense had as much to do with a 4-8 start as did the lack of an off-season to install a new defensive system. … Continue reading →

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Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dan Shonka

There is an old saying that you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, but with the lack of draft picks, new general manager Reggie McKenzie did a pretty good imitation. The former Green Bay Packers’ director … Continue reading →

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New York Jets 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Jets gave up 74 points in back to back losses last December to Philadelphia and the Super Bowl winner and cross town rival Giants. Rex Ryan was not going to allow that to happen again. The draft and free … Continue reading →

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New York Giants 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The defending Super Bowl Champions scored fewer points than their regular season opponents and finished the regular season with a 9-7 record. Running back Brandon Jacobs and wide receiver Mario Manningham signed with San Francisco. Corner Aaron Ross is now … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Saints 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Saints were left fighting in the 2012 draft with a short stick. The first round pick was traded away to New England for Mark Ingram in 2011. The league then forfeited New Orleans’ selection in the second round for … Continue reading →

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New England Patriots 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Dan Shonka

Bill Belichick used six of seven draft choices to help upgrade a defense that was in dire need of youth and skill. The Patriots’ complex and advance passing attack got them to their second Super Bowl in four years, but … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Dan Shonka

General Manager Rick Spielman picked up a couple of extra Cleveland selections with a one slot trade down in the first round, and then drafted Matt Kalil, a franchise left tackle at pick four. It’s generally a good marriage when … Continue reading →

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Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Dan Shonka

If quarterback Ryan Tannehill, the eighth overall pick, can develop behind Matt Moore and David Garrard, there may not be any more “hard knocks” in Miami’s future. If Tannehill is a bust, the remainder of the draft on the surface … Continue reading →

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