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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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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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