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Maurice Clarett Loves Jon Gruden, Not a Big Fan of Mel Kiper Jr., Still Major Draft Bust

Found April 28, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Maurice Clarett,  Jon Gruden,  Mel Kiper Jr.,  Todd Mcshay
TEAMS: Denver Broncos
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The Denver Broncos shocked the world by drafting Maurice Clarett in the third round in 2005. He has since gone from big time running back to armchair quarterback. Clarett, whose off-the-field trouble derailed any chance he had of enjoying a successful NFL career, decided to utilize Twitter during the first two days of this year's NFL draft, and he's been very opinionated about what has transpired so far. Judging by his tweets, the 28-year-old -- who now plays for the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL -- isn't a big fan of draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay. "F***...
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