Monthly Archives: March 2011

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft–

• DE – The line play overall was underwhelming to say the least (Stylez G. White led the team with 4.5 sacks). A pass-rusher is the missing ingredient on defense if the Bucs are going to become an upper-echelon defense. There’s not much upside on the current roster—Tim Crowder, Alex Magee and Michael Bennett don’t offer much promise. When Commissioner Goodell walks to the podium in the first round, don’t be surprised to hear a defensive end get the call for Tampa.

• OLB – Last year we saw the team use multiple 3-4 fronts at times, steering away from their traditional cover two defense. Tampa plans to implement more mixed coverage but in order to be effective, a pass rushing linebacker is essential. It would

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class–

(1-3) Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma: He was essentially a no–show for much of the year, appearing hesitant and confused. McCoy seemed to get tied up with blockers too often, as they used a variety of hand tricks to keep him at bay. The one-gap penetrator finally began exhibiting signs of life in late November when he appeared much more explosive off the ball. He has the athletic skills to shoot the gaps but he’s not in Ndamukong Suh’s league (the man he was frequently compared to last year)…then again, not many are. Grade: C-

(2-35) Brian Price, DT, UCLA: The stout defensive lineman only offered a tiny dose of what the Bucs thought they were getting with the run stuffer in the preseason. By and large,

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ROUND ONE

1. Carolina (2-14)
– QB Blaine Gabbert, Missouri

2. Denver (4-12)
– DE Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson

3. Buffalo (4-12)
– DT Marcell Dareus, Alabama

4. Cincinnati (4-12)
– WR AJ Green, Georgia

5. Arizona (5-11)
– OLB Von Miller, Texas A&M

6. Cleveland (5-11)
– DT Nick Fairley, Auburn

7. San Francisco (6-10)
– CB Patrick Peterson, LSU

8. Tennessee (6-10)
– OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College

9. Dallas (6-10)
– OLB Robert Quinn, North Carolina

10. Washington (6-10)
– CB Prince Amakumara, Nebraska

11. Houston (6-10)
– DE Cameron Jordan, California

12. Minnesota (6-10)
– QB Cam Newton, Auburn

13. Detroit (6-10)
– OT Tyron Smith, USC

14. St. Louis (7-9)
– WR Julio Jones, Alabama

15. Miami (7-9)
– RB Mark Ingram, Alabama

16. Jacksonville (8-8)
– DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa

17. New England (from Oakland 8-8)
– DE JJ Watt,

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Indianapolis Colts: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft

• OT – The most glaring team need is protection for Peyton Manning. At first glance, the 16 sacks that the Colts allowed a season ago appear to be impressive but a lot of the credit for that can be given to Manning’s quick release and ability to get rid of the ball. Current free agent Charlie Johnson held down the left tackle position, playing through a litany of injuries last year despite being in way over his head. The team should look to re-sign him but not as the starter. Former guard Ryan Diem has been disguised as a right tackle for the past two seasons and the result has been a weak spot on the roster. Diem is due $5.4M in ’11 and could

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Kansas City Chiefs: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft —

• OLB – The Chiefs assured themselves of retaining Tamba Hali, who is coming off a monster bust out campaign in which he registered 14 ½ sacks, by slapping him with their Franchise Tag. Despite being able to retain Hali, reinforcements are much at weakside backer. It is time to move on from Mike Vrabel, who will be entering his 15th season. Andy Studebaker has shown flashes throughout his short career but he can’t be counted on to start at this point in time.

• WR – One player who made a drastic improvement last season was Dwayne Bowe, who led all NFL receivers with 15 touchdowns. While Bowe enjoyed a career year, there was little to be excited about from the rest of the Chiefs receiving

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Indianapolis Colts: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2010 NFL Draft Class

(1-31) Jerry Hughes, DE, TCU: The uninspiring 4-3 end did absolutely nothing in his first year. He was inactive for most of the season despite the Colts’ need for a third rusher to help out veterans Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. To date, Hughes has only contributed three tackles and some half-hearted play on special teams. GM/President Bill Polian has reportedly admitted to overrating Hughes last April and overlooking promising left tackle Roger Saffold, who was drafted in the second round. Grade: F

(2-63) Pat Angerer, MLB, Iowa: The instinctive, yet disciplined defender only improved as the season wore on as a starter at the “Sam” and “Mike” positions. Angerer’s ability to pursue plays laterally helped him become Indy’s second leading tackler, as well as

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Kansas City Chiefs: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

NFL Draft Class 2010

(1-5) Eric Berry, FS, Tennessee: The instinctive defender made plays all over the field, as he started 16 games and registered 126 tackles (82 solos), the highest total ever amassed by a Chiefs rookie safety. Instead of hitting the proverbial rookie wall, Berry ran right through it by finishing on a high note as the NFL Rookie Defensive Player of the Month for December/January. The 6’0 defensive back produced 30 unassisted tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions and a touchdown return during that stretch. Grade: A+

(2-36) Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, Ole Miss: One can argue that the jack-of-all-trades speedster was a luxury pick considering the team’s need for another lineman to help shore up the run defense. By the same token, one can’t deny that McCluster

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On The Clock: No. 22 Indianapolis Colts: Record: 10-6, 1^st In the AFC South

General Manager: Bill Polian (14^th Year), Head Coach: Jim Caldwell (3^rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Clyde Christensen (2^nd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Larry Coyer (3^rd Year)

Offense Rankings: No. 4 Overall, No. 4 Scoring, No. 1 Passing, No. 29 Rushing

Defense Rankings: No. 20 Overall, No. 23 Scoring, No. 13 Passing, No. 25 Rushing

The Five Year Plan – Record: 61-19; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2009 Season (30-17 Over the New York Jets)

2010 Draft: (1-31) DE Jerry Hughes, (2-63) LB Pat Angerer, (3-94) CB Kevin Thomas, (4-129) OG Jacques McClendon, (5-162) TE Brody Eldridge, (7-238)

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Atlanata Falcons: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast

2011 NFL Draft

• CB – One of the key cogs on the Atlanta defense a year ago was Brent Grimes, who played extremely well opposite free agent acquisition Dunta Robinson. The talented tag-team forms a solid 1-2 punch at the cornerback position but the first order of business needs to be re-signing Grimes, who is an unrestricted free agent. Robinson was actually burned on a few occasions but is still regarded as a premier corner. The same can not be said for backups Chris Owens or Brian Williams. A dependable nickel back and better depth is a major need.

• OG – The Falcons will likely choose to use their franchise tag on tackle Tyson Clabo, leaving them vulnerable to the possibility of losing starting guards Justin Blaylock and Harvey Dahl,

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