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Grading the Draft: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles found themselves in a place they've not been in a long while; selecting in the top five of the draft. They also had a new coach in the war room whose input would be vital in selecting players. Unfortunately the team also had a lot of holes to fill entering the draft...
Grading the Draft: Washington Redskins
Lacking a first-round pick thanks to last year’s blockbuster trade for Robert Griffin III, the Redskins didn’t have any picks in the top 50 this year. While that move was well worth it and brought Washington back to the playoffs, it left them with little opportunity to improve their team through the draft this season. Chris Tripodi breaks down the picks the team kept in 2013...
Grading the draft: New York Giants
As the draft drew near one thing was clear; the New York Giants were in no man's land with the 19th pick. Speculation was rampant as to which direction they would go once called to the clock. Much of this was the result of not knowing who would be available to them...
Grading the Draft: Dallas Cowboys
After none of the elite offensive lineman fell to their 18th pick, the Cowboys decided to trade back 13 spots and pick up an extra third-rounder. Usually a team would get a second-round pick from such a trade, so the compensation the team received was slightly questionable even in a weaker draft. Their pick was just as questionable and many in the media thought it may have been the...
Grading the Draft: Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning helped put the Broncos back into the playoffs again last season yet they fell disappointingly short in January. The Broncos hoped to add the final pieces on defense which would push them closer to the Super Bowl...
Grading the Draft: San Diego Chargers
As Philip Rivers struggled through the 2012 season, so did the Chargers. Placing the blame on Rivers is shortsighted though, as his offensive line struggled to keep him upright, his receivers disappointed or got hurt and the San Diego running game couldn’t get going all season. The Chargers did their best to fix those issues in April’s draft but will it be enough to bring them...
Grading the Draft: San Diego Chargers
As Philip Rivers struggled through the 2012 season, so did the Chargers. Placing the blame on Rivers is shortsighted though, as his offensive line struggled to keep him upright, his receivers disappointed or got hurt and the San Diego running game couldn’t get going all season. The Chargers did their best to fix those issues in April’s draft but will it be enough to bring them...
Grading the Draft: Kansas City Chiefs
Its been a downward spiral for the Chiefs and it ended with a clearing of the front office then a new head coach in January. For better or worse the franchise also held the first pick of the draft. It was a year to late for Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin and a year to early for Jadeveon Clowney...
Grading the Draft: Oakland Raiders
A last minute trade down in the first round saved the Raiders a lot of value in this year’s draft, as they took the same player they were reported to have interest in with the 3rd overall pick. They picked up only an additional second-round pick for dropping nine spots but all things considered, it was a move that worked out very well for Oakland since they were lacking a 2nd-round...
Grading the Draft: Tennessee Titans
Tennessee struggled on both sides of the ball last season and after a promising 2011 debut, quarterback Jake Locker didn’t take the step forward many expected. The Titans looked to the 2013 NFL Draft to fix some of their issues and overall, they did a nice job filling holes with solid prospects and finding upside in the mid-to-late rounds. Chris Tripodi tells you which rookies...
Grading the draft: Houston Texans
The Texans entered the draft hoping to add the final pieces necessary to push the franchise deeper into the playoffs. They had just a few needs on the roster and most were addressed in the early rounds.DeAndre Hopkins/WR/Clemson (Round 1, pick #27): Prior to the draft we were lead to believe receiver Robert Woods of USC was one of Houston's first round targets. They settled on...
Grading the Draft: Indianapolis Colts
Without a 2nd-round pick in the 2013 draft thanks to the Vontae Davis trade, the Colts found themselves with just two of the first 120 overall picks. Even though Indianapolis made the playoffs last season, they still had some holes to fill and the 2013 draft won’t be one for Indianapolis fans to write home about. Chris Tripodi breaks down why below...
Grading the Draft: Cleveland Browns
Selecting a wide receiver in last July's supplemental draft then trading for one on draft day this year left the Cleveland Browns short of picks. The team decided to get defensive with their remaining selections...
Grading the Draft: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals struggled offensively in the playoffs last season, particularly second-year quarterback Andy Dalton. Recognizing this, Cincinnati drafted him some help with their first two picks, taking two skill players who should aid in Dalton’s development and give him playmakers not named A.J. Green. The excuses are running out for Dalton heading into year three and he will be...
Grading the Draft: Baltimore Ravens
A Super Bowl title followed by a huge contract for their signal caller then the loss of two All Pro veterans capped a busy post season for the Baltimore Ravens. The defections of Ed Reed and Ray Lewis created voids on defense for the league's top franchise and they hoped to plug those holes in the draft...
Grading the Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers lost a few big names to free agency in the offseason, namely wide receiver Mike Wallace, linebacker James Harrison and running back Rashard Mendenhall. With the rest of their roster mostly intact, their draft strategy this season was to replace the players they lost and get younger in the process. Not surprisingly, the Steelers used their first three draft picks to replace...
Grading the Draft: New York Jets
After months of speculation, the Jets finally unloaded star cornerback Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay for two draft picks, a 2013 first-round pick (#13 overall) and a conditional 2014 fourth-round pick that becomes a third rounder if Revis is on Tampa Bay’s roster on the third day of the 2014 league year. Adding an extra first rounder this year gave the Jets some extra flexibility...
Grading the Draft: New England Patriots
As has been the case under Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots were active on draft day, moving around and collecting extra selections. The team traded away their first round pick to the Minnesota Vikings, receiving four choices in return. New England filled several needs but as you'll find out, not everyone was on the same page in their war room.Jamie Collins/OLB/Southern...
Grading the Draft: Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins entered the draft with multiple picks and plenty of ammunition to maneuver throughout the seven rounds. They broached the possibility of a trade before the draft with the hopes acquiring Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Branden Albert. That transaction never took place so the Dolphins decided to make a big move up draft boards. Then they surprised a lot of people...
Grading the Draft: Buffalo Bills
For months many thought the Bills would take a signal caller in the first round, and they did. They just didn't select the quarterback many predicted. The team maneuvered throughout the first two days of the draft and came away with a variety of offensive weapons. Chris Tripodi grades the team's effort...
Insiders Hail L.A. Stars Draft Effort!!!
General Managers around the NFL are applauding the initial draft of the league's newest franchise, the Los Angeles Stars. From the first pick of round one, through the initial choice of the draft's final round, it looks as though the Stars came away with a number of potential first year starters. Here are the results of the first draft by Los Angeles, as well as thoughts...
Best Player Available
Best Player Available after three completed rounds in the NFL Draft...
NFL Draft Insider News & Notes: April 26th
Day two of the 2013 NFL Draft is just a few hours away. Here's what to look for today. 1:15 PM ...
NFL Draft Insider News & Notes: April 25th
Draft Day has arrived. Less than 7 hours before the Kansas City Chiefs are officially called to the clock. Here's the latest. 1:30 ...
NFL Draft Insider News & Notes: April 24th
The penultimate day before the 2013 NFL Draft. We expect several updates throughout the day as the news comes in. Update 10:22 ...
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