Monthly Archives: April 2011

Rookie Review: Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(2-48) Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame: Statistically, the blond bomber was the worst player at his position among quarterbacks with at least 250 pass attempts. He failed to establish any sort of rhythm with his receivers and his pocket presence was beyond awful. His inability to step forward in the pocket under pressure really hampered the entire offense. Then again, Clausen was nowhere near ready to start when he declared for the draft last year. Grade: D-

(3-78) Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU: He showed that he belonged from the get-go. The big receiver really turned it on in the second half of the year, as he began coming down with tough catches on third down. LaFell has the size, speed, hands and run-after-catch skills to flourish as

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Team Needs: Pittsburgh Steelers

2011 NFL Draft–

  • OG – One of the main reasons for the team’s success this past season was the added protection for Ben Roethlisberger. However, he was still sacked more than forty times. Chris Kemoeatu is one of the strong points of the line but there was fluctuation at the other guard position. Doug Legursky provided key backup at the center and guard positions throughout the season, most notably filling in for rookie Maurkice Pouncey. The Steelers have been without stability at the guard position since Alan Faneca played for them and they may search for some added depth in the draft.
  • CB – Both Ike Taylor and William Gay are up for free agency this offseason and re-signing both should be high priority. If the Steelers feel they are unable to retain both, the cornerback position could become top priority.

Broncos set to host Alabama DL Dareus, LSU CB Peterson

John Elway, Denver’s executive V.P. of football operations, announced Monday that the team’s facility will have plenty of foot traffic ahead of this month’s draft. “We’ll have 13 more draft prospects visiting us over the next 10 days, including (Alabama) DL Marcell Dareus and (LSU) CB Patrick Peterson,” Elway tweeted.

On The Clock: No. 30 New York Jets

On The Clock: No. 30 New York Jets: 11-5, 2nd In the AFC East

General Manager: Mike Tannebaum (6th Year), Head Coach: Rex Ryan (3rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Brian Shottenheimer (6th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Mike Pettine (3rd Year)

Offense Rankings: No. 11 Overall, No. 13 Scoring, No. 22 Passing, No. 4 Rushing

Defense Rankings: No. 3 Overall, No. 6 Scoring, No. 6 Passing, No. 3 Rushing

The Five Year Plan – Record: 43-37; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2010 Season (28-21 Over the New England Patriots)

2010 Draft: (1-29) CB Kyle Wilson, (2-61) OT/OG Vladimir Ducasse, (4-112) RB Joe McKnight, (5-139) FB John Conner

Top Picks Last Five Years:

2010 – (1-29) CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State

2009 – (1-5) QB Mark Sanchez,

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