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Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Draft Review

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

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

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

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

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

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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Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Draft Review

A pass rusher opposite Julius Peppers was the Bears’ number one priority heading into the draft. Chicago fans were rewarded with Shea McClellin who played both defensive end and linebacker at Boise State. He was projected by most teams to … Continue reading

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Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Draft Review

The Panthers made several positive strides during the past year and Head Coach Ron Rivera, a former linebacker, was going to keep the arrow pointing up. Boston College’s Luke Kuechly was the first round pick and he will help solidify … Continue reading

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Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Draft Review

Enhancing the Bills’ move to a 4-3 defensive scheme, the top defensive free agent in the market Mario Williams signed with Buffalo giving the fan base a shot in the arm. The Bills’ faithful have not seen an edge rusher … Continue reading

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Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Draft Review

The Ravens won the AFC North title last season, sweeping the division for the first time in team history and going undefeated at home. Baltimore is the only NFL team to win a playoff game four years in a row. … Continue reading

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