Category Archives: 2017 NFL Draft

2017 Baltimore Ravens’ Draft & OTA Review

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Dan Shonka

The Ravens used their first four selections and five of seven overall to add competition and depth to the defense. For the first time since 2001, Baltimore made no draft trades. The seven picks was their lowest input of talent … Continue reading →

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2017 Atlanta Falcons’ Draft & OTA Review

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Dan Shonka

  Atlanta will be trying to buck the bad luck trend of not returning to the playoffs except in rare instances in 2010, 2011, and 2012 only twice in team history. Heading into 2017, the Falcons have one of the … Continue reading →

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2017 Arizona Cardinals’ Draft & OTA Review

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Dan Shonka

Addressing the losses in the secondary was the number one priority for the Cardinals and the signing of veteran safety Antoine Bethea was the first step. Jack-of-all-trades, Budda Baker, has the talent to help plug any holes in the back … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Browns: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

After years of inferior management and instability on the sidelines it appears the Browns have hired some solid people to run their organization. Now it’s up to G.M. Sashi Brown to prove he’s the right man for the job and … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Bengals: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

President Mike Brown prefers to build through the draft and due to their frugal free agency ways if they don’t find quality players this week we could see the Bengals slide from respectability in a matter of a year or … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Ravens: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

The Ravens are not that far off from contending for another Super Bowl run. They have an excellent coach (John Harbaugh), a proven QB (Joe Flacco) and a top-10 defense. And most importantly they have a very good G.M. (Ozzie … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

When you have Aaron Rodgers running the show you should do everything in your power to beef up the personnel on defense and level the playing field. Right now the back-seven on the Packers has way too many holes to … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Vikings: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

If Coach Mike Zimmer is going to be able to dominate on defense it’s incumbent on G.M. Rick Spielman to provide him with more talent up-front. But without a first-round pick it’s up to Spielman to work some magic in … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

With a franchise quarterback like Matthew Stafford coming off a career season, the Detroit Lions are not that far away from contending for their first NFL Championship in 60 years. To complete the job second-year G.M. Bob Quinn needs to … Continue reading →

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Chicago Bears: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dan Shonka

G.M. Ryan Pace did a good job in free agency by adding three key defensive backs and a hopeful franchise quarterback. Now he needs to protect that quarterback (Mike Glennon) and surround him with some skilled weapons. Key additions CB … Continue reading →

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