Heading into last season it looked like the AFC West would be one of the weaker divisions in the NFL, but once the league got going that was far from the case. The Kansas City Chiefs were one of the biggest surprises and they never really looked back after jumping out of the gate to a 3-0 start. They won the division with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs with the NFL’s … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs NFL Draft Recap
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Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Recap and Analysis
A day after the Indianapolis Colts' 2010 season came to an end with a first-round playoff loss to the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium, I said the one bright side would be that the team would have its highest first-round draft pick since 2002 when it took Dwight Freeney 12th overall. Turns out that unusual draft position worked out in the Colts' favor. Selecting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Recap and Analysis
What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears
On Thursday, the Chicago Bears addressed their greatest need when drafting Wisconsin's offensive lineman Gabe Carimi with their first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Bears gave up a disgusting 56 sacks (tops in the league) and ended up with a bruised and battered Jay Cutler when it was all said and done last season. Let me tell you why and how Carimi can upgrade one of … [Read more...] about What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears
Mikel Leshoure Drafted by the Detroit Lions
Never mind that the Detroit Lions already have a starting running back. Never mind that the previous few starting running backs of the Lions have had...ummm...injury problems. Mikel Leshoure is happy to be there. With the 57th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Mikel Leshoure became the latest Illini runner to make the leap to the NFL, this after slipping from a late-first … [Read more...] about Mikel Leshoure Drafted by the Detroit Lions
2011 NFL Mock Draft 4-28 FINAL Second Round
It’s HERE! The big night has come. NFL Draft round one. No more need for hyperbole, let’s get it started. I’ll be co-hosting an internet radio show for the round. Go here to listen For reaction from last night's first round go here Go here to check out round one. Also a third round HERE. For our 2012 Mock Draft go here By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Mock Draft 4-28 FINAL Second Round
Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
If there's one thing that can be expected when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Draft, it's the unexpected. Don't believe what any mock draft says; chances are it won't be right. Why do the Colts annually defy seemingly conventional wisdom each April? It historically has worked, but is Indianapolis no longer executing its own strategy well enough? By Drew … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan
When you have the twelfth pick in a draft, it's always a bit difficult to project what your plan is going to be. That's true whether you're prepping for a fantasy football draft or the greatest draft event in the world (i.e. the NFL Draft). In the case of the Minnesota Vikings and the 2011 NFL Draft, their actual plans are a bit of a mystery, probably to even them. However, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan