2011 NFL Draft Coverage

Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

If there is an NFL record for acquiring the most leadership in the shortest time, it probably belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

General manager A.J. Smith has some work to do in the NFL Draft after his Chargers shockingly flamed out and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years. The pressure is on for Smith to hit a home run, or at the very least, a booming triple. He'll have five chances in the first 89 picks alone to find an impact player or two.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

From JaMarcus Russell to Darrius Heyward-Bey to Derrick Gibson, the Raiders have had a run of first-round picks who have provided little production for the team. They don't have to worry about that in 2011 ... the team doesn't have a pick.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

A record 25 players are scheduled to attend the 2011 NFL Draft. The previous high was last year, when 17 prospects were on hand at Radio City for the celebration of the 75th NFL Draft, the first-ever in primetime.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is looking at more than just defensive ends as he considers his options for the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

The Arizona Cardinals' smooth-operating offense has been ugly since Kurt Warner's retirement, and they're in need of a quarterback.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

Sean Payton's NFL success began with his ability to conceive of creative offensive schemes that pick defenses apart. The New Orleans Saints' head coach is less known for building defenses through the draft, though that could change over time.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a pass rusher. Statistics suggest it, NFL draft analysts believe it, and even Bucs general manager Mark Dominik concedes it.

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

Matt Hasselbeck is a free agent, Charlie Whitehurst has just two career starts under his belt, and there are no other quarterbacks under contract on Seattle's roster. So the Seahawks are targeting a signal-caller, right?

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Halo · 04-28-2011, 06:59 PM

The Washington Redskins have picks in the first and second rounds (Nos. 10 and 41 overall) of the NFL draft, then aren't scheduled to be on the board again until the 144th overall selection in Round 5. That could be a big problem.

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04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#11
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Chiefs' draft blueprint emphasizes leadership as well as talent If there is an NFL record for acquiring the most leadership in the shortest time, it probably belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#12
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Chargers look to hit big with five of first 89 picks in draft General manager A.J. Smith has some work to do in the NFL Draft after his Chargers shockingly flamed out and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years. The pressure is on for Smith to hit a home run, or at the very least, a booming triple. He'll have five chances in the first 89 picks alone to find an impact player or two. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Raiders optimistic about draft despite no first-round pick From JaMarcus Russell to Darrius Heyward-Bey to Derrick Gibson, the Raiders have had a run of first-round picks who have provided little production for the team. They don't have to worry about that in 2011 ... the team doesn't have a pick. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#14
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	League-record 25 players to attend NFL draft at Radio City A record 25 players are scheduled to attend the 2011 NFL Draft. The previous high was last year, when 17 prospects were on hand at Radio City for the celebration of the 75th NFL Draft, the first-ever in primetime. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#15
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Dimitroff: Falcons 'need more explosiveness on both sides' Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is looking at more than just defensive ends as he considers his options for the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. More...

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04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#16
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Cardinals mull over quarterback, other needs before draft The Arizona Cardinals' smooth-operating offense has been ugly since Kurt Warner's retirement, and they're in need of a quarterback. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#17
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Offensive-minded Payton, Saints likely to go defense in draft Sean Payton's NFL success began with his ability to conceive of creative offensive schemes that pick defenses apart. The New Orleans Saints' head coach is less known for building defenses through the draft, though that could change over time. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#18
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Buccaneers recognize pass-rush deficiency entering draft The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a pass rusher. Statistics suggest it, NFL draft analysts believe it, and even Bucs general manager Mark Dominik concedes it. More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#19
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Seahawks target QB, look to fill other holes through draft Matt Hasselbeck is a free agent, Charlie Whitehurst has just two career starts under his belt, and there are no other quarterbacks under contract on Seattle's roster. So the Seahawks are targeting a signal-caller, right? More...

04-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#20
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Redskins might not have enough draft picks to fill holes The Washington Redskins have picks in the first and second rounds (Nos. 10 and 41 overall) of the NFL draft, then aren't scheduled to be on the board again until the 144th overall selection in Round 5. That could be a big problem. More...