Category Archives: NFL Draft

Team Needs: Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft Class–

  • OT – After flopping at left tackle, 2008 first round pick Chris Williams was shifted to guard and has battled injuries—he trying to shed the ‘bust’ label. The Frank Omiyale experiment at left tackle drew mixed reviews and the team would like to ultimately move him back to the interior of the line. If Chicago can acquire a reliable player on the left side, it would strengthen the depth and help upgrade the guard position.
  • C – The ultra-durable Olin Kreutz started all 16 regular season games for the eighth consecutive season. However, the 34-year old did show his age and appears to have lost a step. He is currently a free agent and could return as an insurance policy, but expect the Bears to begin to

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Rookie Review: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(2-43) Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas: It’s hard to label anyone a “bust” only one year into his pro career but the Ravens may never be able to get anything out of this investment. In addition to fracturing his skull after falling down a flight of stairs, which landed him on injured reserve, Kindle was arrested for driving under the influence in late December. The long, athletic pass-rusher’s physical and character issues may be too much for his team to deal with. Grade: F

(2-57) Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama: The 349-pound human colossus, also known as “Mount” Cody, improved significantly toward the end of the season. He was clearly more mobile and physical down the stretch. The larger-than-life space eater should continue to be a stout and

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Team Needs: Seattle Seahawks

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

2011 NFL Draft–

  • QB – Matt Hasselbeck has expressed his interest in returning to Seattle after their playoff loss in Chicago and Seattle seems to be interested in keeping him. Seattle and Hasselbeck have both known that the quarterback’s career is winding down; it’s time for Seattle to start looking for their new face of the franchise—questions remain whether Charlie Whitehurst is the answer.
  • DB – Seattle’s defensive backs gave up nearly 250 passing yards per game last season, sixth worst in the league. With safeties Jordan Babineaux and Lawyer Milloy, as well as cornerback Kelly Jennings all up for bid in free agency this offseason, Seattle needs to replenish their secondary.
  • DT – Starters Kentwan Balmer and Colin Cole are the only two defensive tackles not entering free agency

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Player Spotlight: Jake Kirkpatrick, TCU

TCU Center Jake Kirkpatrick is currently preparing for the NFL Draft and working out for pro football teams. The Rimington Tropy winner joins us to talk about his college career and his NFL Draft experience. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Joe Everett.

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Team Needs: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft–

  • CB – Many were surprised by the sensational play of Chris Carr and Josh Wilson last season. Unfortunately, both players are unrestricted free agents and the chances of Baltimore re-signing both of them appear slim. This position is in danger of becoming of a huge question mark once again entering the season. Carr and Wilson answered the bell a year ago but if one or both are not here, there doesn’t seem to be competent replacements residing on the current roster. The emerging Lardarius Webb is solid in the slot but can’t be depended upon to start and Fabian Washington has just four interceptions over the past four seasons. Depth and possibly new starters are on the agenda for general manager Ozzie Newsome.

Rookie Review: Seattle Seahawks

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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Bowers gambles by visiting teams so soon after workout

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.