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Washington Redskins 2012 NFL Draft Review

After the Robert Griffin III selection, General Manager Bruce Allen and Head Coach Mike Shanahan used three selections 71, 141, 193 on offensive linemen. The Redskins grabbed a pair of guards in Josh LeRibeus and Adam Gettis. Tom Compton is … Continue reading

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Tennessee Titans 2012 NFL Draft Review

Wide receiver Kenny Britt has talent but spends more time in the training room rehabbing from a series of unfortunate injuries. In the Titans’ search for a feature receiver, Kendall Wright’s name kept popping up. The elusive receiver will be … Continue reading

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 NFL Draft Review

Greg Schiano is the new sheriff in town who is preaching team ownership, discipline, and fundamental football. Schiano’s approach is old school and you win games by avoiding losing them. Do your job and stay focused. The Bucs needed someone … Continue reading

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Seattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Draft Review

The Seahawks finished ninth in the league in total defense and allowed only two 100-yard rushers in 16 games. Chris Clemons led the team with 11 sacks and the inside pair of Alan Branch and Brandon Mebane pressed the pocket. … Continue reading

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San Francisco 49ers 2012 NFL Draft Review

The San Francisco brain trust of General Manager Trent Baalke and Coach Jim Harbaugh had several players to choose from at the 30th overall pick. Options included a trade up to draft a former Harbaugh disciple David DeCastro. DeCastro would … Continue reading

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San Diego Chargers 2012 NFL Draft Review

The Chargers believe that with some fine tuning on offense and an emerging pass rusher on defense, their non-playoff skid should stop at two. Philip Rivers seemingly had a bevy of new receivers every week in 2011 when he threw … Continue reading

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St. Louis Rams 2012 NFL Draft Review

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

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Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Draft Review

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

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

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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