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NFL: Alan Faneca A Goner

The Jets have reportedly released LG Alan Faneca.

Mancini’s Take: The Jets weren’t willing to pay the $7.5 million that Faneca was due in 2010…and that’s too bad. While the 33-year-old mauler might have been overpaid at this stage in his career, he remains an imposing run blocker. He can still move people off the ball and was instrumental in helping linemates Nick Mangold and D’Brickashaw Ferguson develop into the fine players they are today. Unfortunately, Faneca has become a bit of a liability in pass protection. He’s a bit slow, at times, in picking up quick, penetrating defenders. I would have liked to have seen him stick around for another season and let second-round pick Vladimir Ducasse learn the ropes as a reserve in his first year. The Haitian powerhouse is a massive, long-armed force who plays with good leverage, but his footwork needs some work. The Jets are

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Q&A: Torell Troup, UCF

On being a member of the Buffalo Bills:
“It feels really good to be a member of the Bills.”

On his style of play:
“I’m more of a two-gap guy in our system in college. We ran a 4-3 but I was a two-gapping nose tackle that took on a lot of double teams and helped the linebackers make plays. I kept my linebackers playing on the field and I did my job really well.”

On playing in the 3-4 system:
“I have no problem with that at all. I’m not a selfish player and to play nose tackle, you can’t be a selfish player. I feel like I can do all the things that they ask me to do.”

On the level of contact he had with the Bills leading up to today:
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“Linebacker U.” With Multiple Choices

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; April 23, 2010 – The Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State linebacker Sean Lee (Pittsburgh) Friday night in the second round of the National Football League Draft.  Nittany Lion linebacker Navorro Bowman (District Heights, Md.) was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round.

Lee was the No. 55 overall selection in the draft, as Dallas traded its second and fourth round picks to Philadelphia in order to select him.

Lee and Bowman join defensive tackle Jared Odrick as Nittany Lions selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. Odrick was a first round selection by the Miami Dolphins. “Linebacker U.” was the first Big Ten team with multiple choices in this year’s draft.

Lee and Bowman become the third and fourth Penn State linebackers selected in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft since 2007.

With their selections, 242 Nittany

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Best Available Players After Round Two

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2010 NFL Draft Round One Impact & Analysis

1.  St. Louis Rams – Sam Bradford Quarterback Oklahoma
Analysis:  The Rams have spent the last couple of drafts passing on a quarterback.  Now, in 2010, with the number one pick, they finally got their guy. With unquestioned accuracy and excellent football intelligence, he was the logical choice for the first pick.  Many had Jimmy Clausen rated ahead of Bradford, but after Clausen’s free fall, it is clear that NFL teams did not have him on the same level. Rumors of the Cleveland Browns attempting to trade up for Bradford swirled in the days before the draft, showing how highly the Oklahoma quarterback is thought of in NFL circles.  Even with the Browns reportedly offering most of their picks in 2010 and some 2011 picks, the Rams stayed pat and selected Bradford.

Grade:  A

2.  Detroit Lions – Ndamukong Suh Defensive Tackle Nebraska
Analysis:  In 2009,

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TONIGHT: Pre-Draft Show 4:00PM ET

The NFL Draft in primetime! Join the NFL Draft Bible staff for our day two pre-game show as the NFL takes to the night at Radio City. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon and Ralph Mancini. Joined by Rick Serritella with on location red carpet reports.

Special Guests:
•    WR Golden Tate, Notre Dame
•    RB Montario Hardesty, Tennessee
•    NT Torell Troup, UCF
•    WR Eric Decker, Minnesota
•    DT Earl Mitchell, Arizona
•    RB James Starks, Buffalo
•    RB Charles Scott, LSU
•    College FB HOF & Former NFL LB Richard Wood

TUNE-IN HERE LIVE 4:00-5:30PM ET

Mock Draft: Second Round

33. St-Louis Rams WR Taylor Price, Ohio

New franchise quarterback Sam Bradford needs someone to throw to.

34. Minnesota Vikings DT Brian Price, UCLA

Minnesota needs to remain dominant on the defensive line of scrimmage.

35. Tampa Bay Bucs DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida

Tampa doesn’t mind character concerns and they need more D-line help.

37. Kansas City Chiefs OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas

Tamba Hali finally gets help rushing the passer.

38. Philadelphia Eagles S Taylor Mays, USC

Mays would be Brian Dawkins’ successor; a good piece for a rebuilding team.

39. Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy, Texas

A born winner and good fit for the West Coast Offense.

40. Oakland Raiders OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland

The physical skill set Al

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NFL Draft Bible Top 5 Available By Position

Check back for updates throughout the draft (through three rounds).

Quarterback:

  1. Dan LeFevour
  2. Tony Pike
  3. John Skelton
  4. Jevan Snead
  5. Jarrett Brown

Running Back:

  1. Jonathan Dwyer
  2. Anthony Dixon
  3. James Starks
  4. Joe McKnight
  5. Lonyae Miller<br

Fullback:

  1. Rashawn Jackson
  2. John Conner
  3. Jameson Konz
  4. Richard Dickson
  5. Chris Zardas

Wide Receiver:

  1. Mardy Gilyard
  2. Carlton Mitchell
  3. Jacoby Ford
  4. Mike Williams
  5. Marcus Easley

Tight End:

  1. Aaron Hernandez
  2. Garrett Graham
  3. Anthony McCoy
  4. Dennis Pitta
  5. Dorin Dickerson

Offensive Tackle:

  1. Bruce Campbell
  2. Selvish Capers
  3. Kyle Calloway
  4. Thomas Welch
  5. Charles Scott

Offensive Guard:

  1. Brandon Carter
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Green Room Pt VII – Eric Berry, Tenn

Eric Berry can do it all! With the ball skills of a wide receiver, the elusiveness of a running back and the hitting ability of a linebacker this former Volunteer is the complete package.

NFL Draft Bible president Daniel Mogollon caught up with our number two overall prospect for the 2010 Draft in New York City.

LISTEN HERE

(Length: 6 Minutes)

GREEN ROOM SERIES

Part I CB Brandon Ghee, Wake Forest

Part II DL Lamarr Houston, Texas

Part III Rob & Chris Gronkowski, Arizona

Part IV Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech

Part V CB Joe Haden, Florida

Part VI OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma


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