Category Archives: 2012 NFL Draft

Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dan Shonka

General Manager Scott Pioli needed a big wide-bodied grass grabbing nose tackle to help shut down the tackle-to-tackle runs. Enter Dontari Poe, a unique athlete with underdeveloped skills. He is light on his feet with a thick lower body and … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Jaguars took some heat from non-football people about the selection of Bryan Anger at pick 70 in the third round. If writers and fans do their due diligence, there are several games in NFL history where the punting game … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Dan Shonka

To the surprise of no one, Andrew Luck was the first pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. Luck is not the only new face in Indianapolis as Ryan Grigson takes over as general manager and former Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator … Continue reading →

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Houston Texans 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Texans concluded their 2011 season with the second ranked defense and the second ranked running game in the National Football League. The defense improved from 30th in yards allowed, to second. General Manager Rick Smith, Head Coach Gary Kubiak, … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Dan Shonka

General Manager Ted Thompson had only traded up three times in his tenure to secure the Packers’ best valued player on their board. After locking up pass rusher Nick Perry in the first round, Thompson moved up in the second … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dan Shonka

Detroit needed help in the secondary and General Manager Martin Mayhew, a former NFL defensive back, used three picks in rounds three, five, and six to address the backend weaknesses. Jacob Lacey was also added in free agency. Matthew Stafford … Continue reading →

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Denver Broncos 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Broncos traded out of the first round and added more selections. In round two, Derek Wolfe, the fast twitch highly productive defensive tackle was picked. Denver filled a big need, but had other options such as Jerel Worthy, Kendall … Continue reading →

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Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Cowboys made a bold and logical move by giving up a second round draft choice to move up into the 6th overall position to draft corner Morris Claiborne. Claiborne was the consensus top cover corner and playmaker in the … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Dan Shonka

The Browns filled numerous needs, most of which were on the offensive side of the ball after last year’s defensive-heavy draft. Trent Richardson was the top running back coming out of the draft since Adrian Peterson in 2007. He has … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Draft Review

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dan Shonka

Wow is a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards – it is also the best word to describe the Bengals’ draft. Cincinnati was a playoff team in 2011 and put their foot on the gas heading into … Continue reading →

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