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After all the speculation, hypotheticals, and mocks that preceded the 2010 NFL Draft, now it is that time for more speculation and hypotheticals about all the various rookies. Depending on which prospect went where, some of these players may have an instant impact on their team as soon as their rookie season. The following are several rookies who I think will make the biggest impact on defense at the NFL level. Side note: ...

The New York Jets have been actively signing players in the undrafted free agent market, hoping to add some young depth to the back end of their roster. The most notable signing is CB Donovan Warren , out of Michigan. Warren, once a first round prospect, slipped off the radar after a poor performance at the NFL Combine. Here’s a full list of UDFA signings that the ...

Less than 24 hours after the Redskins found someone willing to take Jason Campbell off their hands, a second trade partner was found that was willing to take disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. After an offseason filled with unorthodox moves, GM Bruce Allen certainly stepped way outside the box, dealing Albert Haynesworth to Dunkin Donuts in exchange for a year's supply of donuts. The deal makes sense for the Redskins as they ...

UDFA Players (so far) I feel can make a team: By Team: 49ers Shay Hodge, WR, Ole Miss LeGarrett Blount, RB, Oregon Patrick Stoudamire, DB, W. Illinois Jarrett Brown, QB, WVU Leroy Vann, KR, FAMU Bears Freddie Barnes, WR, Bowling Green Matt Mayberry, LB, Indiana Brandon Minor, RB, Michigan Bengals None Bills Naaman Roosevelt, WR, Buffalo Donald Jones, WR, Youngstown St. Joique ...

Grade: B+ When looking at the Miami Dolphins' 2010 NFL Draft, you have to take a few things into consideration. The Miami Dolphins spent their second-round pick this year on wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Marshall is arguably one of the top 3-5 receivers in the league and will instantly help out young quarterback Chad Henne. Entering the draft, Miami owned the 12th overall selection. Wanting back into ...

If you like interesting movies, then you might have viewed Brad Pitt playing a character named Lieutenant Aldo Raine, the leader of the Basterds. Raine gave a briefing to several soldiers. The main message, as I perceived it, was "take no prisoners." An application of this type of "shoring up" the Oakland Raiders so as to strengthen their passion and desire to win is what came to mind. The movie is fantasy, ...

What started off as a tremendous draft on day one, turned to a sour direction the rest of the way for the Houston Texans.     Great Start, Sour Following The Texans picked up a tough corner with Kareem Jackson in round one, and repaired their backfield with a stellar bell-cow type back in Ben Tate. But the next three picks went downhill, taking an undersized defensive tackle, an unnecessary linebacker, and a misplaced ...

After all the speculation, hypotheticals, and mocks that preceded the 2010 NFL Draft, now it is that time for more speculation and hypotheticals about all the various rookies. Depending on which prospect went where, some of these players may have an instant impact on their team as soon as their rookie season. The following are several rookies who I think will make the biggest impact on offense at the NFL level. Side note: ...

After all of the mock draft predictions, controversy, speculation, and loads of surprises, the 2010 NFL Draft has come to a screeching halt. But now the predictions, speculation, and signings to fill the rosters begin as die-hard football fans swarm to the latest news and information on their designated teams. In review of all the action that took place during the prolong three day draft event, I have put together ...

With the first overall pick on Thursday night, the St. Louis Rams shocked the sports world when they decided not to draft quarterback Sam Bradford, but instead take Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. “We were looking for a pick that was certain to make an impact for a number of years,” Rams GM Bill Devaney said. “The way I see it, the guy we just drafted has already established himself as ...