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Way Too Early Prediction for NFL Awards

Jesse Bartolis — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:30:35 +0000

While we continue to wait for the lockout to end so free agency can start or for College Football to pick back up, I thought I’d take a way too early look at the players I think could shine this year and win the end of the season awards. I would much rather be going over Team Previews for next year right now, but I’m going to hold off on those until free agency happens because that can really change the way I view teams.

The Fiery Rivers is My Early Season Prediction for M.V.P (Picture source boltbeat.com)

M.V.P.

Philip Rivers

The M.V.P. almost always goes to a Quarterback and somtimes a running back (recently) and I don’t think next year will be any different. Rivers plays in a relatively weak division (though Kansas City and Oakland are improving) and he’s a stat monster. Last year 4,710 yards passing, 30 TD and 13 INT.

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Casey Matthews has been drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

Ronny Hurd — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:17:51 +0000

Casey Matthews will be joining his big brother, Clay Matthews in the NFL. broncosarebest.blogspot.com

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NFL Game of the Week:Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

jessez — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:00:12 +0000

In what was supposed to be Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings redemption game against the rival Green Bay Packers turned out to be a 31-3 loss and an exclamation point on a tumultuous season. The Vikings opened up the game fresh off a week of internal strife and conflict with hopes of turning themselves and the season around with a win over Green Bay. But in the end the Vikings loss and now there are more questions than answers for the team who played in the 2009 NFC Championship game.

Favre had a horrendous game as he completed merely 17 of 38 passes for 208-yards with one interception. He was pressured on nearly every drop back as LB Clay Matthews, DT Ryan Pickett and rookie LB Frank Zombo provided a pass rushing assault on the 41-year old quarterback. And the Vikings running game was of little help also as RB Adrian Peterson had only 14 carries for 73-yards as he was stopped within 3-yards on a majority of his runs with the exception of a few carries. The non-existence of a running game and a violent Packer rush attacked forced Favre to rush throws and become extremely inaccurate

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Week 8 NFL Game of the Week: Green Bay Packers Vs. New York Jets

jessez — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:00:58 +0000

I guess the leg of place kicker Mason Crosby was all the Green Bay Packers needed to bring in their trip to New York? Well, Crosby’s leg and a punishing defense that kept the Jets scoreless at home for the first time in 4 years and gave the Packers a 9-0 victory. The Jets were heading into the game fresh off a bye week and a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in week 6. Everything seemed perfect for the NFL’s number one ranked team until the game started and they discovered the Packers defense was there for business.

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Mock Draft 3.0- 10/07/10

jdove — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:05:48 +0000

Here is the latest Mock Draft from NFL Mocks site manager Jon Dove. Its never to early to roll out a mock draft and the staff at NFL Mocks have been hard at work going through the college ranks putting together scouting reports. We have also did a look at each division and did a team by team needs assessment. The draft order was developed from our NFL Power Rankings. Be sure to check our our Big Board to see if another prospect might fit your team better than what we have predicted. As always we encourage feedback.

1. Buffalo Bills- Jake Locker- QB- Washington- Team Needs

- I don’t think its much of a secret that the Bills will be targeting a quarterback in the upcoming draft. While we have Andrew Luck rated higher I feel that Locker is a better fit for Chan Gailey’s offensive system, he has always loved mobile quarterbacks. Locker has a ton of skills and just needs some development but I feel he could be a great NFL quarterback.

2. Carolina Panthers- AJ Green- WR- Georgia- Team Needs

- The Panthers are a team that is rebuilding and I expect there will be a coaching change at the end of the season. They invested a 2nd round pick on Jimmy Clausen and they need to surround him with playmakers. They might hesitate to use this pick on a wide receiver because they selected Brandon Lafell and Armanti Edwards last year but it will be tough to pass on a talent like AJ Green.

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3. Arizona Cardinals- Andrew Luck- QB- Stanford- Team Needs

- The Cardinals are one of a few teams that are in desperate need of a quarterback and it just so happens that this draft could be top heavy at the quarterback position. When you look at what the Arizona offense has done with Warner at the helm you automatically think that is there style but that’s an incorrect assumption. Whisenhunt went with what his personal allowed him to do so adding adding Luck might change the approach. Look for the Cards to feature a strong running game to help the young QB.

4. Detroit Lions- Patrick Peterson- CB- LSU- Team Needs

- The Lions secondary is a mess and adding the best player in the draft at a need position is a great spot to find yourself. The Lions have good weapons on offense and they need to continue to build the defense and adding someone like Peterson would be a great start. Peterson’s return game ability would also be a welcome addition to this Lions team.

5. San Francisco 49ers- Ryan Mallett- QB- Arkansas- Team Needs

- I am making this selection on the assumption that the 49ers are unable to turn it around this season and it costs Coach Singletary his job. From early views of this team it seems obvious that Alex Smith isn’t the long term answer at the position and a change is needed. However, I am not sure that Ryan Mallett is the type of quarterback Singletary would like because he is prone to turnovers. Singletary would prefer an accurate game manger quarterback and Mallett doesn’t fit that bill. So again I make this pick assuming Coach Sing is gone.

6. Cleveland Browns- Cameron Heyward- DE/DT- Ohio State- Team Needs

- I think the Browns could target several positions including quarterback but as it stands in this Mock the top 3 quarterbacks are gone so the focus should shift to the defensive side of the ball. Heyward fits a need for the Browns as they are still searching for steady defensive end in their 3-4 defensive scheme. Heyward is strong against the run but he is also capable of creating a pass rush, he fits nicely as a 3-4 defensive end.

7. New England Patriots (from Oak.)- Mark Ingram- RB- Alabama- Team Needs

- The running game in New England is a mess and Ingram has the ability to step right in and make a major difference. I know the Pats just traded Randy Moss but they have another 1st round pick that will allow them to address that position. Ingram will also help ease the pain of Moss because teams will have to commit players to stop the running game.

8. St. Louis Rams- Julio Jones- WR- Alabama- Team Needs

- The Rams are off to a good start this season and Sam Bradford has fans hopeful for the future. This team has a lot of needs on defense but its important that the Rams surround their Franchise quarterback with weapons and Jones is a nice weapon. He is a big bodied receiver and that is something that is helpful to young quarterbacks.

9. Seattle Seahawks- Adrian Clayborn- DE- Iowa- Team Needs

- Chris Clemons has had a nice season thus far but the Seahawks are desperate for a pass rush. Adding someone like Clayborn would bring instant fear into the offensive coordinators. I have my questions about Clayborn and his ability to fight through double teams but he is still a very talented player.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars- Robert Quinn- DE- UNC- Team Needs

- The pass rush has been lacking in Jacksonville for awhile and it doesn’t appear as though Derrick Harvey will ever figure it out. The offseason addition of Aaron Kampman was a good band-aide but a long term solution is needed. Quinn is has elite pass rushing skills and a very bright future.
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NFL Team Needs: NFC North

joshd — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:07:13 +0000

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Sleeper/Steal Alert: O’Brien Schofield

jdove — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:14 +0000

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Sleeper/Steal Alert: Taylor Price

jdove — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:17 +0000

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Sleeper/Steal Alert: LeGarrette Blount

jdove — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:00:48 +0000

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Sleeper/Steal Alert: Jarrett Brown

jdove — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:18 +0000

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