Monthly Archives: April 2011

Seattle Seahawks: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-6) Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State: If nothing else, Okung proved to be an extremely tough competitor who can play through pain. That was the case in his rookie year, as the Big 12 product dealt with tender ankles all season but stood up to some of the fiercest right ends and improved as the season went on. The highlight of his rookie campaign occurred when he overpowered and nullified Julius Peppers in Week 6. Grade: B

(2-14) Earl Thomas, FS, Texas: He came in with the right attitude, immediately absorbed the playbook and never hit the proverbial rookie wall. Thomas wasn’t perfect but he quickly became the playmaker Seattle thought they drafted by collecting five interceptions, recording a forced fumble and scoring on a

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Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers this week visited the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills — they hold the second and third overall draft picks, respectively — and he’ll see the Tennessee Titans, who pick eighth, before traveling to Indianapolis for a medical follow-up on his surgically repaired right knee Saturday.

After watching Cam Newton’s private workout in Alabama, Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis believes the Auburn star has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback, the team’s official website reported Wednesday.

The Buffalo Bills continued to take a closer look at defensive ends Wednesday, bringing in Da’Quan Bowers of Clemson and J.J. Watt of Wisconsin, according to the team’s official website.

Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams has accepted an invitation to attend the NFL draft, which is scheduled for April 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall.

Clock: No. 28 New England Patriots: 14-2, 1st In the AFC East

General Manager: Bill Belichick (12^th Year), Head Coach: Bill Belichick (12^th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Bill O’Brien (1st^th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Corwin Brown (1^st Year)

Offense Rankings: No. 8 Overall, No. 1 Scoring, No. 11 Passing, No. 9 Rushing

Defense Rankings: No. 25 Overall, No. 8 Scoring, No. 30 Passing, No. 11 Rushing

The Five Year Plan – Record: 63-17; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2007 Season (21-12 Over the San Diego Chargers)

2010 Draft: (1-27) CB Devin McCourty, (2-42) TE Rob Gronkowski, (2-53) LB Germaine Cunningham, (2-62) LB Brandon Spikes, (3-90) WR Taylor Price, (4-113) TE Aaron Hernandez, (5-150) P Zoltan Mesko, (6-205) C Ted Larsen, (7-208) OT Thomas Welch, (7-247) DE Brandon Deaderick, (7-248) DT Kade Weston, (7-250) QB Zac Robinson

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Akeem Ayers and the Detroit Lions are getting to know each other. The UCLA linebacker had his second meeting with Lions officials Tuesday, visiting their training and practice facility, the team’s official website reported.

On The Clock: No. 27 Atlanta Falcons: 13-3, 1^st In the NFC South

General Manager: Thomas Dimitroff (4^th Year), Head Coach: Mike Smith (4^th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Mike Mularkey (4^th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Brian Van Gorder (4^th Year)

Offense Rankings: No. 16 Overall, No. 5 Scoring, No. 15 Passing, No. 12 Rushing

Defense Rankings: No. 16 Overall, No. 5 Scoring, No. 22 Passing, No. 10 Rushing

The Five Year Plan – Record: 44-36; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2004 Season (47-17 Over the St. Louis Rams)

2010 Draft: (1-19) LB Sean Weatherspoon, (3-93) DT Corey Peters, (3-98) OG Mike Johnson, (4-117) C Joe Hawley, (5-135) CB Dominique Franks, (5-165) WR Kerry Meier, (6-171) DB Shann Schillinger

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The NFL Draft Bible’s Bo Marchionte joins All Pro Blogger in this video chat to talk about the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Zack Heberer appearing in all of USC’s 13 games playing at right guard, as well as special teams this past season, accumulating 43 games throughout his career as a Trojan while playing for both Pete Carroll and Lane Kiffin. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.

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