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Shiloh Keo’s Challenge of a Lifetime

SHILOH KEO’s CHALLENGE OF A LIFETIME

Giving Deion Sanders a hug after running his combine drills on national television was more than just a moment that rugged strong safety Shiloh Keo will never forget, but it was the culmination of the years of intense preparation and film study that has propelled the 5’11”, 219-pound pile driver to become of the top performers at his position as he waits to be drafted later this month.

Despite acing his agility drills in Indianapolis, the tireless worker recognized that he may not possess the pure straight-line speed many NFL teams covet out of their safeties in a passing league where defensive backs are expected to be versatile.

“I know I might not be a track star, but when it comes do doing football stuff, I feel that

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The Music Mix Mock Draft | Bo Marchionte

Over the past few weeks the number one pick on my draft board has changed a few times, with defensive linemen holding the title after each revaluation. That being said, if I was making the pick, Patrick Peterson would be the first player off the board. The order below combines value, trends and of course, speculation; no one truly knows who’s going number one…except for the Carolina Panthers, and even they might still be pondering their situation.

To put a little fun into the mix I’ve added a song to describe each pick. In some cases the song defines the player and in others, the song defines the pick. As it turns out, mock drafts are a lot harder than I initially thought. Squeezing 40 guys into 32 picks and being forced to leave players off the board…it was one tough task.

1. Carolina Panthers

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Rookie Review: Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-7) Joe Haden, CB, Florida: A hamstring injury to Eric Wright in Week 11 opened the door for Haden as a starter…and the young gun never looked back. The Maryland native displayed an aggressive style of play and outstanding recovery speed, which made him an instant star in the making. In addition, Haden never hesitated to get his nose dirty in run support. At one point, the physical corner had an interception in four consecutive games. Grade: A

(2-38) T.J. Ward, FS, Oregon: The former Duck started 16 games thanks to his tenacious style and ability to find the ball. His physical nature not only set the tone for his defense but Ward also made his mark on special teams with 15 tackles. Grade A+

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Team Needs: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft–

  • DE – The bad news is that Buffalo ranked dead last against the run last year. The good news is that there should be plenty of highly talented defensive ends for the team to choose from early in the draft. The lack of a pass rush was the main reason for their 245 total points allowed, which was the second most in the team’s 51-year history. Selecting personnel is where it becomes somewhat tricky. The Bills switched to a 3-4 defense during last season under coordinator George Edwards but with the addition of assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt, the team plans to use a combination of both the 3-4 and 4-3 defenses. Finding versatile players who can adapt to both schemes will be an important factor when scouting

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Rookie Review: Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-21) Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: Gresham was as good as advertised by putting up 471 yards and four touchdowns but he was underutilized. The Bengals primarily used him as a safety valve on underneath routes. Look for the young tight end to stretch the field a bit more next year, as Cincinnati will look to rid itself of diva-like veterans at wide receiver. Grade: B+

(2-54) Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida: The light came on for the former Gator midway through the season, as he registered each of his 9.5 sacks in his last eight games in a part-time role. The sack master’s long reach and elite closing speed made him a nightmare for offensive lines. Going forward, Dunlap will be expected to be a better run defender

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Team Needs: Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft–

  • DE – The main task new defensive coordinator Dick Jauron will concentrate on is figuring out away to generate a pass-rush, as Cleveland prepares to switch from the 3-4 to the 4-3 defense. The Browns managed just 29 sacks a year ago, which helped contribute to the opposition successfully converting on third down at an astounding 43% success rate!
  • DT – Finding new personnel will be vital on defense, especially up front. Shaun Rogers started only one game last season, leading to the end of his tenure in Cleveland. The demise of Rogers has resulted in Ahtyba Rubin emerging as one of the premier young nose tackles in the NFL. It remains to be seen how the team will use

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Rookie Review: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-9) C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson: The selection of Spiller as a top-10 pick turned out be a   wasted one by a rebuilding Bills team lacking stability on the offensive line. The versatile   back wasn’t very productive and showed a propensity to bounce runs to the outside too   much. He did a fair job as a kick returner but his five fumbles were hard to stomach. Thus far, he looks more like a role player than a feature back. Grade: D+

(2-41) Torell Troup, NT, Central Florida: The 315-pound space eater showed progress   as his playing time increased. Troup is a rotational lineman who clogs up running lanes   with his girth and raw strength. Grade: B

(3-72) Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas St.: Showed some strength to

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Team Needs: Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft–

  • QB – Quarterback trouble seems to be looming in Cincinnati, as Carson Palmer reportedly would rather retire than play for the Bengals organization. Team President Mike Brown has reiterated that the team will neither try to trade nor even accept trade proposals. If Palmer walks, the Bengals will be in a world of hurt. They need to act now and act fast if they hope to make new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden’s offense work next season.
  • DT – Mike Zimmer’s defensive line did not put out the same production in 2010 as they did in 2009. This was in large part to injuries, which exposed a glaring need for defensive line depth. With Tank Johnson going down to injury last season, the Bengals failed to find any consistency.

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On The Clock: No. 29 Chicago Bears

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On The Clock: No. 29 Chicago Bears: 11-5, 1st In the NFC North

General Manager: Jerry Angelo (11th Year), Head Coach: Lovie Smith (8th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Mike Martz (2nd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Rod Marinelli (2nd Year)

Offense Rankings: No. 30 Overall, No. 21 Scoring, No. 28 Passing, No. 22 Rushing

Defense Rankings: No. 9 Overall, No. 4 Scoring, No. 20 Passing, No. 2 Rushing

The Five Year Plan – Record: 47-33; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2010 Season (35-24 Over the Seattle Seahawks)

2010 Draft: (3-75) S Major Wright, (4-109) DE Corey Wootton, (5-141) CB Joshua Moore, (6-181) QB Dan LeFevour, (7-218) OT J’Marcus Webb

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