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Pitt Running Back Ray Graham Out for Season, NFL Draft Likely? - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Obviously, Pitt running back Ray Graham is a kid having a huge season. He is undersized at 5’9″ 195 pounds, but he’s got great speed and quickness and has already eclipsed season highs in yards, touchdowns, and receptions. I know it’s cliche’ to compare players to other guys who have gone through the same school, but Graham is quite similar to former Pitt backs like LeSean McCoy of the Eagles.

Graham has a tough task ahead, because arguably the best prospect in this game is playing defense for UConn. Defensive tackle Kendall Reyes is Todd McShay’s 24th rated prospect in the entire 2012 class of players, and he is one of the better run stuffers in college football.

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Syracuse DE Chandler Jones

“Us going 100 percent. Geno Smith is a good quarterback, and if you allow him to sit back and pick defenses apart that is something he will do. He has a lot of guys who complement him like Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin, guys in the open field who can make big plays. Our job is not to let Geno Smith sit in pocket and pick us apart.”

That was what Chandler Jones said before last night’s prime time matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers, and Syracuse was able to deliver in a big way, beating West Virginia 49-23.

Jones had been out for the last few games with a knee injury and is considered one of the better, more underrated defensive end prospects in the country. At 6’5″ 265 pounds, this is a guy who has great size and he was sure to make his presence felt in the Orange victory over WVU last night.

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I Don't See Any Wings

I think I vaguely remember hearing, some time ago, that Texas Christian University, of Horned From fame, will be joining the Big East conference for the 2012 season in all sports.  Did I mention that TCU is in Texas?  And, if I’m correct, the Big East is, well, not anywhere near Texas?  I also remember reading that the board at TCU voted unanimously in deciding that each and every sports team will have to travel a minimum of 866 miles per away game at least HALF of their respective seasons.  Huh?

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Carolina Panthers-

The Panthers have one of the toughest decisions to make in a long time for a team with the number one spot. In the end, the Panthers get a guy who quite possibly could be the next Julius Peppers. Ever since Peppers has left, the Panthers have not been the same team. They have a chance to get back to the basics and concentrate on defense with Bowers. The QB position is in flux as well, but there just is not a QB worth the first pick of this draft. The Panthers, without a 2nd Round choice, will need to make a splash with this pick and better know exactly what they are getting.

Denver Broncos-Robert Quinn, North Carolina

Now that John Fox is aboard, the Broncos will not be a team that other teams pad there stats with – Fox will add some fight to this team. With a guy like Robert Quinn, the Broncos can build around him like he is cornerstone figure in what they want to do there. Fox is no dummy, and will implement a 4-3 that will be playoff worthy in two or three seasons. Patience right now is the motto in the mile high city.

Buffalo Bills-Cam Newton, Auburn

The Bills’ have not been known for their genius draft picks the last three years. Aaron Maybin has been a complete bust from the OLB position. Another player who was a head-scratcher was the drafting of C.J. Spiller of last year’s draft. I just don’t get it – they have the best running back that no one has heard in Fred Jackson, not to mention that they spent a 1st rounder four years ago in Marshawn Lynch. I don’t think they know what they are doing up there, but they have to get a franchise QB, and that will be a start.

Cincinnati Bengals-Blaine Gabbert, Missouri

It looks like Carson Palmer is serious about his threat to be traded or retire. He has his house in Cincy on the market as we speak. With all that going on, the Bengals have no other choice but to prepare for next season without a starting QB. Blaine Gabbert could be just what they need in Cincy. We all know that Carson Palmer was not getting the job done anyway, so the organization could already be planning life without Palmer. IMO this is the best move for Cincy right now.

Arizona Cardinals-Tyron Smith, USC

I am actually going out on a limb with this pick, but think about it. Donavan McNabb lives in Arizona so why would he not play for the Cardinals? If this happens, I could see a reach here for a future LT. Levi Brown just has not lived up to his billing as a 1st round pick from a couple of years ago. Tyron Smith got injured at the combine, but all his intangibles are there. He weighed in at 307, has a crazy wing span, and 11 inch hands. The Cardinals are in dire straits to find an LT.

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