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NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 9, 2011


NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 9, 2011



Below are some comments Adam Schefter made in his NFL Draft Mailbag found on ESPN's Insider. If you don't have Insider, here are some of the key points. Follow me @walterfootball for more.


  • If you watch the tape, take a look at how many tackles Jonathan Baldwin breaks ... not many. He also has some character questions. He was arrested in May 2009 and charged with misdemeanor indecent assault, summary harassment and disorderly conduct.

  • As for Leonard Hankerson, some teams wonder about his ability to be a deep-play threat. He also has had some drops and like Baldwin, he is not a great runner after the catch.

  • Jonathan Baldwin and Leonard Hankerson will be second-round picks.
  • I had one person tell me Jimmy Smith the third-best cornerback in the draft and another tell me he's not worthy of a first-round pick.

  • Some teams are worried about Jimmy Smith's character and his sense of worth.

  • If Baltimore wanted Jimmy Smith at No. 26, my sense is it would be able to get him there.




  • This year, as much as the Colts still need a defensive tackle, they have to go offensive tackle somewhere high. They have to protect Peyton Manning, that's more important than anything they can do right now.

  • It's hard for me to imagine Mark Ingram falling to No. 32.

  • I know some people think that Mark Ingram's value is dropping some -- not because of him, but because of the value of running backs -- but I'm not buying it.

  • The Panthers simply have to take the player they want -- which I believe will come down to Blaine Gabbert, Cam Newton, Patrick Peterson or A.J. Green.

  • *** Unrelated to Adam Schefter ***

    Jon Gruden: I think Cam Newton's the best player in the country. I agree with the Heisman Trophy people that gave him the award. He's got everything I'm looking for.



    2011 NFL Path to the Draft Rumors Menu:

    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 27, 2011 - Top Five Buzz
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 26, 2011 - Rick Gosselin Thoughts
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 25, 2011 - Blaine Gabbert slipping?
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 22, 2011 - Eagles to draft Greg Little?
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 21, 2011 - Casserly's 2nd-round mock
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 20, 2011 - Houston's pick plugged in
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 19, 2011 - Offensive tackle rankings
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 19, 2011 - Titus Young - first round?
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 18, 2011 - Ryan Mallett to go No. 10?
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 16, 2011 - Browns to go WR; no QB for Miami
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 15, 2011 - Quarterback Comparisons
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 14, 2011 - A.J. Green Historical Ranking
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 13, 2011 - Bowers, Fairley, Ingram Falling
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 12, 2011 - Da'Quan Bowers: Round 2?
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 11, 2011 - Defensive End Talk
    NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 9, 2011 - Jon Baldwin, Hankerson Slipping?
    Path to the Draft: April 8, 2011 - NFL Network 2011 NFL Mock Draft
    Path to the Draft: April 7, 2011 - Gabbert better than Flacco/Sanchez/Freeman?
    Path to the Draft: April 6, 2011 - Mike Mayock's Running Back Sleepers
    Path to the Draft: April 5, 2011 - Charles Davis' Mock Draft; Overrated Players
    Path to the Draft: April 4, 2011 - Mike Mayock defends his new Big Board
    Path to the Draft: April 1, 2011 - Da'Quan Bowers Pro Day buzz
    Path to the Draft: March 31, 2011 - North Carolina Pro Day buzz
    Path to the Draft: March 30, 2011 - Jake Locker Pro Day buzz
    Path to the Draft: March 29, 2011 - "I'm taking Ryan Mallett over Jake Locker."
    Path to the Draft: March 28, 2011 - Julio Jones before A.J. Green?
    Path to the Draft: March 25, 2011 - "Hankerson scares the heck out of me."

    2011 NFL Draft - Path to the Draft Rumors - Home

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    Zack 04-03-2011 10:01 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.170 (total posts: 1)
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    Lay off the Whiskey and Blow Walt, its getting to ya.
    Imposter 04-03-2011 04:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.15 (total posts: 2)
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    What is it Zack? Are you, dare I say, jealous (DUH DUH DUHHHHHH!!!!!).
    Zack 04-02-2011 10:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.119 (total posts: 2)
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    ?
    Imposter 04-02-2011 10:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.15 (total posts: 2)
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    HMMMMM...... I have a good website. I love myself and everyone...... except the guy that commented below me named "Zack".
    Walter 04-02-2011 01:56 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.63 (total posts: 7)
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    And they would have also taken David Carr No. 1 overall in 2002 and then QB David Ragone in the third round in 2003 with no offensive line to protect either.
    Every other person with a brain 04-01-2011 07:36 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.119 (total posts: 3)
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    I would have taken Mario Williams also
    Walter 04-01-2011 07:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.63 (total posts: 7)
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    @Zack - I'd take "not #1"
    Jeff Ireland 04-01-2011 01:48 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 8)
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    I guess my question isn't so incentive now
    Zack 04-01-2011 12:53 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.15 (total posts: 1)
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    Walt,
    My bookie posted an over/under for M. Dareus today as the 1st pick? Whats the buzz on that, anything happen today?

    #1 pick - +100

    not #1 - -140
    Wesley C 03-31-2011 11:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.180 (total posts: 1)
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    If Bill Polian takes Mikel Leshoure in the 1st round, Peyton should pull a Carson Palmer.
    haha 03-31-2011 11:40 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.186 (total posts: 1)
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    did anyone else laugh at the pun:
    "A lot of teams I've talked to are concerned about the longevity of Mark Ingram's knee. It could cause him to slip. "
    Dez Bryant 03-31-2011 07:37 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 8)
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    Little better not make me pull up my pants I WANT THE WORLD TO SEE!!!
    jerry jones jr 03-31-2011 07:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.112 (total posts: 1)
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    Greg Little & Dez Bryant WOW!!!!!!
    ??? 03-31-2011 07:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 8)
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    Upstate=kissup

    Casserlucky=Crackhead who got lucky in the draft
    Walter 03-31-2011 07:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.63 (total posts: 7)
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    No problem, Upstate NY. I'll have these posted every day.








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