The NFL Draft

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2011 NFL Draft
Radio City Music Hall, New York
Round 1: Thursday, April 28
Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 29
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 30

1st Round Order
Team - Record - Strength of Schedule
1. Carolina Panthers 2-14 (.574)
2. Denver Broncos 4-12 (.516)
3. Buffalo Bills 4-12 (.578)
4. Cincinnati Bengals 4-12 (.582)
5. Arizona Cardinals 5-11 (.465)
6. Cleveland Browns 5-11 (.570)
7. San Francisco 49ers 6-10 (.488)
8. Tennessee Titans 6-10 (.508)
9. Dallas Cowboys 6-10 (.512)
10. Washington Redskins 6-10 (.516)
11. Houston Texans 6-10 (.523)
12. Minnesota Vikings 6-10 (.539)
13. Detroit Lions 6-10 (.543)
14. St. Louis Rams 7-9 (.449)
15. Miami Dolphins 7-9 (.539)
16. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8 (.453)
17. New England Patriots (.504) *from Raiders
18. San Diego Chargers 9-7 (.457)
19. New York Giants 10-6 (.453)
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6 (.477)
21. Kansas City Chiefs 10-6 (.414)
22. Indianapolis Colts 10-6 (.473)
23. Philadelphia Eagles 10-6 (.492)
24. New Orleans Saints 11-5 (.469)
25. Seattle Seahawks 7-9 (.484)
26. Baltimore Ravens 12-4 (.484)
27. Atlanta Falcons 13-3 (.484)
28. New England Patriots 14-2 (.504)
29. Chicago Bears 11-5 (.473)
30. New York Jets 11-5 (.492)
31. Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 (.500)
32. Green Bay Packers 10-6 (.520)

NOTABLE DRAFT TRADES
ROUND 1

• 17th pick traded from OAK to NE for Richard Seymour

ROUND 2

• 33rd pick traded from CAR to NE for 2010 3rd round draft pick Armanti Edwards
• 46th pick traded from DEN to MIA as part of the Brandon Marshall trade
• 61st pick traded from NYJ to SD for Antonio Cromartie

ROUND 3

• 72nd pick traded from WAS to NO as part of the Jammal Brown trade
• 74th pick traded from MIN to NE as part of the Randy Moss trade
• 89th pick traded from SEA to SD as part of the Charlie Whitehurst trade

ROUND 4 (exact position pending compensation awarded picks)

• ??? pick traded from WAS to PHI as part of the Donovan McNabb trade
• ??? pick traded from NO to JAX for 2010 5th round draft pick Matt Tennant
• ??? pick traded from SD to 49ers as part of trade for 2010 3rd round draft pick Donald Butler
• ??? pick traded from DEN to NE as part of the Laurence Maroney trade
• ??? pick traded from NE to SEA for Deion Branch
• ??? pick traded from SEA to BUF as part of the Marshawn Lynch trade

Supplemental Draft
Chicago (RB, Harvey Unga) and Dallas (DT, Josh Brent) are without their 7th round picks in this upcoming draft.

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Todd McShay 2011 NFL Mock Draft

as of February 10, 2011

1. Panthers (DE) Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson
2. Broncos (DT) Nick Fairley, Auburn
3. Bills (OLB) Von Miller, Texas AM
4. Bengals (WR) A.J. Green, Georgia
5. Cardinals (QB) Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
6. Browns (DT) Marcell Dareus, Alabama
7. 49ers (CB) Patrick Peterson, LSU
8. Titans (CB) Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
9. Cowboys (DE) J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
10. Redskins (QB) Cam Newton, Auburn
11. Texans (CB) Jimmy Smith, Colorado
12. Vikings (DE) Robert Quinn, North Carolina
13. Lions (OT) Nate Solder, Colorado
14. Rams (WR) Julio Jones, Alabama
15. Dolphins (RB) Mark Ingram, Alabama
16. Jaguars (DE) Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
17. Patriots (DE) Cameron Jordan, California
18. Chargers (DE/OLB) Aldon Smith, Missouri
19. Giants (OT) Tyron Smith, USC
20. Buccaneers (DE) Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
21. Chiefs (OLB) Akeem Ayers, UCLA
22. Colts (OT) Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
23. Eagles (OT) Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
24. Saints (OLB) Justin Houston, Georgia
25. Seahawks (QB) Jake Locker, Washington
26. Ravens (WR) Randall Cobb, Kentucky
27. Falcons (C/G) Mike Pouncey, Florida
28. Patriots (G) Dan Watkin, Baylor
29. Bears (DT) Corey Liuget, Illinois
30. Jets (NT) Phil Taylor, Baylor
31. Steelers (OT) Benjamin Ijalana, Villanova
32. Packers (DE) Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple

Todd McShay is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. He has been evaluating prospects for the NFL draft since 1998. Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench and Kevin Weidl also contributed to this report.

[DMBZeppelin]

Almost forgot why I even made this thread.

What does everyone think about Cam Newton? The guy has a media only workout (who does this?). Being afraid to throw in front of scouts is not a good thing IMO. I think he's a better pro prospect than Tebow, but I still wouldn't want this guy in the 1st two rounds. Someone like Trent Dilfer fell in love with him.

His comments:

“That was phenomenal,” ESPN’s Trent Dilfer reports via Bruce Feldman. “If scouts saw this they’d have been slobbering.”

Tony Pauline of SI.com wrote earlier this week that “at least” six teams rank Newton as their top overall prospect in the draft. It defies belief that six teams even have a “top-ranked” player at this stage, but the note shows that Newton has some serious support within the scouting community. Not to mention with Dilfer.

“His mechanics are so sound,” Dilfer said. “The ball just jumps off his hands. He made 30 big-time throws.”

[Proudest_Raider]

I swear if the Titans do something stupid like draft Cam Newton, I will have to switch my allegiances to another team.

[Jake]

I think Newton has all the physical tools, but stares down receivers way too much. He got away with it in college, but he will struggle big time in the pros because of it. Now naturally a good coach can get him thru that (John Elway had the same problem in college and early in the pros), but I have serious doubts about Newton's skull based on his decisions and payment plans in college.



I think he's clearly a 1st rd pick, but if he goes to the wrong team, he will flop badly.

[FunkyTeaParty]

Newton is a risk and reward guy. I would be surprised if he went in the top of the first round, but I can see him going late 1st round.

Also, it's not fair to say he is afraid to throw in front of scouts. That work out was in addition to the combine and any other work outs he may do. All in all though it really isn't that big of a deal that he looked good throwing the ball in shorts. We already knew he can throw.

[kittensXLI]

Wow, that was the worst mock draft I've ever seen.

[s0628711]

Why are the Packers picking last!?!?!? Oh, wait.........................

[mja271]

I'm sure my Redskins will draft Newton and he will be a huge bust because, well, that's what we do

[JRS1386]

Newton is going to have stellar combine numbers and I wouldn't surprised to see him jump as high as 7 (yes, I feel the 49ers are that dumb). He is a 1st round prospect, but he still needs a lot of work to be pro ready. As for my two teams, the 49ers need a lot of help everywhere. I think secondary is their biggest concern right now and I think they should seriously consider going for McNabb or Kolb in the offseason. Which brings me to the Eagles, they absolutely need to get rid of Kolb. I like the kid and thinks he has the talents to shine if giving the opportunity. However, his opportunity will not be here in Philly. The Eagles need to try and get a 2nd and 3rd for him or maybe a late 1st (but I seriously a team would drop their first for Kolb). My realistic approach to this is the Eagles play hard ball and don't ease up on their demands and are stuck with Kolb or eventually deal him for nothing. They need help everywhere. They essentially need a new defense and to plug holes on the O-line. With how Reid drafts I see it being an offensive lineman in the first round then the next two would be defensive players.

[STLDAVE41]

if Julio Jones falls to the Rams at 14...that will be amazing. Bradford and Julio could make a killer combo. and i like our front office as opposed to years past. Devaney and Spags have their shit together. i would love to see Julio reppin the Blue and Gold

[UNC41]

Every single Mock Draft I've read has Ingram going to the Dolphins.

[clayj41]

I really wish Ryan Kerrigan would fall to the Packers.

[emu513]

Not a single QB in this draft is worth first round money. If I really needed a QB I'd wait until next year.

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by Jake

I think Newton has all the physical tools, but stares down receivers way too much. He got away with it in college, but he will struggle big time in the pros because of it. Now naturally a good coach can get him thru that (John Elway had the same problem in college and early in the pros), but I have serious doubts about Newton's skull based on his decisions and payment plans in college.



I think he's clearly a 1st rd pick, but if he goes to the wrong team, he will flop badly.

I think Newton has 1st round talent with a high ceiling. His floor just scares me too much. I like more of a sure thing in the 1st round and first half of the 2nd round. So that's why I wouldn't draft him early. He'll probably go in the Top 10. I think the Cards would be a bad fit for him.

[emu513]

You draft Newton on potential. He's really far away from being ready to be an NFL QB. There is so much mental QB stuff that he has never learned that will take him a long time, if ever, to pick up.

[Lee3691]

Hoping the Browns get AJ Green, Von Miller or Patrick Peterson

[FunkyTeaParty]

If Newton goes to the Bills you can start writing his obituary.

[Proudest_Raider]

Originally Posted by emu513

You draft Newton on potential. He's really far away from being ready to be an NFL QB. There is so much mental QB stuff that he has never learned that will take him a long time, if ever, to pick up.

Exactly why I don't want him in Tennessee...Vince Young 2.0

[water_into_wine]

All I know about this currently is the number of New England's draft picks are ridiculous Props to them.

[water_into_wine]

I hope the Packers get a good left OT prospect to back-up Clifton. Some guy to be developed and not pushed into it right away. That's my one major worry. Other than that, more DL and CB help never hurts.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by STLDAVE41

if Julio Jones falls to the Rams at 14...that will be amazing. Bradford and Julio could make a killer combo. and i like our front office as opposed to years past. Devaney and Spags have their shit together. i would love to see Julio reppin the Blue and Gold

Julio reminds me a bit of TO, in the fact that both are big receivers who make mind-numbing drops, and are a lot faster on the field than they are in a 40 time.

AJ Green is still the #1 overall prospect for me, but Julio isn't the usual #2 receiver that goes in the 1st and flops. He's just too big and strong for him to fail miserably.

[zdaddy]

I really wish JJ Watt would fall to Green Bay. The guy is a hell of a talent, and probably shouldnt last any more than 15 picks.

[davelk10]

Originally Posted by water_into_wine

I hope the Packers get a good left OT prospect to back-up Clifton. Some guy to be developed and not pushed into it right away. That's my one major worry. Other than that, more DL and CB help never hurts.

Wasn't that the plan for Bulaga?

[water_into_wine]

Originally Posted by davelk10

Wasn't that the plan for Bulaga?

He'll stay at right.

[fluffhead_phish]

Originally Posted by mja271

I'm sure my Redskins will draft Newton and he will be a huge bust because, well, that's what we do

Sounds like something that Snieder would do

[kittensXLI]

If the Cardinals don't draft Robert Quinn, I'm going to kill Bidwell.

[s0628711]

Originally Posted by water_into_wine

He'll stay at right.

Agree. More OL help is the number one concern for me. Follow that with some 3-4 down linemen, a couple backers, and maybe an RB/speed guy to potentially return kicks/punts.

[ShotgunDMB]

I hope we can trade out of the #1 pick. Might be a possibility if theres a new cba....Nobody really blows me away enough to take them at #1, especially when we need help at a few areas..

[gocubsgo3822]

Scams NFL salary <<<<< His college salary