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Mock draft from Brett Shaver

Rcd 04/28/11 at 5:57 AM

1. Panthers – Cam Newton

2. Broncos – Marcell Dareus

3. Bills – Blaine Gabbert

4. Bengals – AJ Green

5. Cardinals – Von Miller

6. Browns – Patrick Peterson

7. 49ers – Prince Amukamara

8. Titans – Nick Fairley

9. Cowboys – Tyron Smith

10. Redskins – Julio Jones

11. Texans – Robert Quinn

12. Vikings – Jake Locker

13. Lions – Daquan Bowers

14. Rams – Cam Jordan

15. Dolphins – Aldon Smith

16. Jacksonville – Ryan Kerrigan

17. Patriots – Mark Ingram

18. Chargers – JJ Watt

19. Giants – Adrian Clayborn

20. Bucaneers – Muhammed Wilkerson

21. Chiefs – Anthony Castanzo

22. Colts – Akeem Ayers

23. Eagles – Jimmy Smith

24. Saints – Corey Liuget

25. Seahawks – Brooks Reed

26. Ravens – Torrey Smith

27. Atlanta – Gabe Carimi

28. Patriots – Benjamin Ijalana

29. Bears – Justin Houston

30. Jets – Nate Solder

31. Pittsburgh – Mike Pouncey

32. Packers – Cameron Hayward

Special Announcement: My radio version of News, Notes and Rumors will be on air during the entire NFL draft Friday April 29th for rounds 2 and 3. The show will … Read more at FryingPanSports

Who SHOULD the Browns draft?

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The first round of the Draft is Thursday so it is time for my “fearless” predictions of what the Browns won’t do in the draft.

Round 1: No. 7 overall There has been some talk about the Browns trading with the 49ers for their 13th & 17th picks. The value of this pick is 1500. The 13+17 equal 2100. To do the deal the Browns would have to give their 2nd pick (#38 520) and their last pick in the 3rd (#92 132). They would likely get an early 5th round back as part of the deal. In short, I doubt this deal gets made.

Another rumor is that they would trade up to 5 and give the Chiefs 7 and #72 in the third round. I don’t like this deal because I don’t see that much difference between Berry and Thomas. I would take Thomas and save the 3rd round choice.

S Earl Thomas Texas The Browns need a FS badly. It is looking like KC will take Berry or Thomas at 5 and if they pass on him the Seahawks might grab one or the other at 6. If Berry is there, they would take him. However on … Read more at FryingPanSports

What to look for in New Years Day bowl games.

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OUTBACK BOWL Northwestern 8-4 Auburn 7-5

This game pits the Big 10 vs. SEC. NW wins over two ranked teams (Iowa and Wisconsin) in the last two games gave them hope they can break a 6 bowl losing streak. This is the first New Year’s day bowl since 97. QB Kafka has thrown for 2898 yards but only 12 TDs and 7 picks. He has to produce the majority of the O because the running game has struggled. RB Fields has averaged just 3.0 per attempt this year. The NW D is solid and is led by DE Wootton who should be a top 15 pick in the NFL Draft. The NW D will have to find a way to contain the Auburn running game or it will be a long day.

Auburn had its usual fast start 5-0 only to lose 5 of their final 7 games. QB Todd had a nice season with 2377 yards 21 TDs and just 6 picks. He was able to take advantage of opponent defenses focused on stopping the 13th best running game in Division 1. RB Tate is the key. He ran for 1254 yards at a 5.8 per attempt and … Read more at FryingPanSports

The Dolphins will be a better team with a worse record.

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The 08 Dolphins improved every game last year and will probably do the same thing this year. But because they have a tougher schedule and more competition within the division, they may not win as many games as in 08.

I wrote a couple of years ago that Dolphin starting QB Chad Pennington has the brain of a coach, the heart of lion but the arm of a chicken. The truth hurts. But in the revamped Miami O, Pennington works well. He is extremely accurate and reads coverages like an offensive coordinator. But the lack of arm strengthen reduces the value of super speed WR Ted Ginn Jr. The Dolphins have two outstanding backup QBs as well. Chad Henne is a pocket passer with the potential to be an NFL starter. Pat White is the wild card in the Wild Cat. He is more accurate than people think, and is among the best athletes on the team.

The running game has both depth and quality. The combination of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams ran for over 1,500 yards and 14 TDs. Both would start on a lot of NFL teams. Brown is fully recovered from his ACL and Williams from … Read more at FryingPanSports