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NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 13, 2011


NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 13, 2011



Below, you can find various tidbits of NFL Draft rumors and information offered by Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi and the rest of the Path to the Draft crew on the NFL Network. I posted these in my forum, but I thought it would be better to keep all the draft rumors together in this section. I'll be tweeting these during Path to the Draft at @walterfootball.


  • Charley Casserly: Multiple teams have told me that they won't take Da'Quan Bowers in the first round. Some teams indicate a possible surgery in his future.

  • Michael Lombardi: I've had two teams (that need running backs) tell me Mark Ingram's knee is bad. He's not going to be on their board.

  • Charley Casserly: There are a lot of minor injuries on Anthony Castonzo. It's not a red light; it's a yellow light.

  • Charley Casserly: Cameron Heyward will be OK. The Tommy John surgery won't affect his status. He's a first-rounder.

  • Charley Casserly: I believe Stephen Paea's injury will affect his draft status. Could drop him a round.

  • Michael Lombardi: Some teams don't have Jabaal Sheard as high on their board because of his elbow injury.

  • Mike Mayock: Fully healthy, I have concern about whether or not Mark Ingram is a first-round pick because the depth of the draft.

  • Charley Casserly: I've talked to some teams, Mark Ingram is on their draft board.

  • Mike Mayock: Bruce Carter is a top-15 pick if healthy. Greg Romeus doesn't have the same work ethic and responsibility that Bruce Carter does.

  • Mike Mayock: Bruce Carter and Greg Romeus are going to miss some, if not all of the upcoming season.

  • Mike Mayock: After Patrick Peterson, Prince Amukamara and Jimmy Smith, there's an abyss.

  • Mike Mayock: Jimmy Smith is a top-10 talent. However, for me, it's buyer beware, and I don't go near this kid in the first round.




  • Mike Mayock: At 23, the Eagles need an interior offensive lineman. I like either Mike Pouncey, Danny Watkins, or maybe even Jimmy Smith. They need a big physical corner.

  • Mike Mayock: At 54, the Eagles can wait for Marcus Cannon. He fits their scheme to a tee. He's a guy the Eagles really like.

  • Mike Mayock: I think the Eagles will get a first-round pick and something else for Kevin Kolb.

  • Mike Mayock: I don't think at the end of the day Jimmy Smith will be a Philadelphia Eagle, but they'll look at him.

  • Mike Mayock: The Eagles have made a move four consecutive years. I say this year they stay at 23 and pull the trigger there.

  • Charley Casserly: If it's close, Bears are going to go defense; not offensive line. (Of course, Casserly won't want to protect his quarterback)

  • Mike Mayock: Chicago better draft an offensive lineman in the first round.

  • Michael Lombardi's Curveball Mock Draft:

    - 1. Carolina: A.J. Green
    - 2. Denver: Cam Newton
    - 3. Buffalo: Patrick Peterson
    - 4. Cincinnati: Julio Jones
    - 5. Arizona: Blaine Gabbert
    - 6. Cleveland: Marcell Dareus
    - 7. San Francisco: Von Miller
    - 8. Tennessee: J.J. Watt
    - 9. Dallas: Cameron Jordan
    - Miami trades up to No. 10.
    - 10. Miami: Ryan Mallett

  • Michael Lombardi: Nick Fairley's a guy slipping in this draft. Tracy Rocker coached him. Maybe he knows some bad stuff.

  • Michael Lombardi: The Dolphins have done their research on Ryan Mallett. They've done their homework. They like him.

  • Chris Brown (BuffaloBills.com): The Bills are confident that Ryan Fitzpatrick can lead them to victories and the playoffs.

  • Chris Brown: If Marcell Dareus or Von Miller is on the board at No. 3, I think there's a very good chance they take one of those guys, and look at that second tier of quarterbacks in Round 2.

  • Chris Brown: If Marcell Dareus and Von Miller are both available, I think Dareus is the sure-fire guy given Ndamukong Suh's success last year.

  • Charley Casserly's three small-school corners getting "a lot of action:" Buster Skrine (Chattanooga), Josh Thomas (Buffalo), Justin Rogers (Richmond).

  • Michael Lombardi: Nick Fairley is slipping in a lot of areas. Teams in the teens need to do their homework.

  • Michael Lombardi: I think Nick Fairley goes before Da'Quan Bowers. The medical is a huge concern.

  • Charley Casserly: Corey Liuget - take him over Nick Fairley and Da'Quan Bowers.

  • Jason La Canfora: The Bengals should let time expire at No. 4. They can save $40 million by dropping to No. 9. Julio Jones will be there. One GM told me I'm not crazy for thinking this.

  • Jason La Canfora: You can't ever trade out of the top 10. It doesn't happen.



    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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    Wharthog 04-26-2011 12:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.23 (total posts: 1)
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    I would rather hear from actual experts in the draft on NFL Network or ESPN. Guys who have a track record of drafting well like Ozzie Newsome or Bill Parcells. Charlie Casserly, John Gruden, Michael Lombardi, etc kinda ruin the draft fun for me.
    Matt 04-26-2011 08:34 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.33 (total posts: 3)
    17     16

    I will be so mad if Gabbert slips to Washington. They don't deserve to have that kind of luck after the way they have operated that organization.
    Daniel 04-25-2011 07:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 1)
    15     22

    I would LOVE it if the 49ers found a way to get Von Miller if he slipped past Buffalo, even though i dont think he will. So Patrick Peterson to the 49ers ! Cmon Balkee ! Make it happen !!
    Eagles Fan 7 04-23-2011 11:39 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.254 (total posts: 1)
    24     17

    If the Eagles could draft Greg Little in the second round, that would be HUGE for our offense. We would not only have two proven, fast receivers, but also a huge redzone target. It would easily make Philly's offense even better, and would fill a need we have been lacking for a while.
    Realist 04-23-2011 09:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 8)
    16     16

    Byrd sucks
    YungByrd21 04-23-2011 02:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 2)
    16     16

    Charley Casserley was a horrible GM and those 2 picks in 2006 where flukes. I can't stand listening to this guy talk. The Texans drafted terribly under him aside from a few players and his Redskin days as GM where horrible also.

    With the 1st pick in the 2015 NFL Draft the_______ select Carlton Byrd WR Clemson University

    http://youtu.be/3upsYI29fhY
    Wharthog 04-23-2011 11:10 am xxx.xxx.xxx.150 (total posts: 2)
    17     17

    NFL Network had Nick Fairley on the other day and he mentioned his sleep apnea but also mentioned he has a CPAP machine and his sleep issues are therefore no more. Charlie Casserly, that brilliant medical man that he apparently is, decided to continue the questions about his sleep apnea as if they persist.

    "What if you're in a team meeting, do you have problems falling asleep?"

    Uh, no Charlie. That's what the machine does. It keeps the airway open so he can reach REM sleep and wake up refreshed, unlike many of us who wake up exhausted. He obviously did the sleep studies and was fitted for, then prescribed a mask & unit. Are you not getting what he just said.

    Now I'm wondering if his draft where he got Mario Williams #1 & DeMeco Ryans #2 was just a big fluke - or maybe he was sleeping while those picks happened.
    nycsportzfan 04-23-2011 07:03 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.31 (total posts: 1)
    17     20

    i could of sworn i just seen baldinger do a mock like 2days ago with charles davis and he had the giants selecting Mark Ingram....
    Walt Hair 04-22-2011 11:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.97 (total posts: 1)
    16     16

    Doesn't anyone think this Bowers junk is just a smoke screen? I mean...all kinds of guys have injury concerns, and I just think someone easily takes him top 20. Also, with Jimmy Smith. Reminds me of the Antonio Cromartie situation a few years ago...I think he may go to San Diego.
    Realist 04-22-2011 08:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.32 (total posts: 8)
    21     19

    I'm not saying Jeff George was perfect or anything but the guy did have some great seasons in ATL and that one season in OAK where he threw for almost 30 tds
    charley casserley 04-22-2011 01:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx.155 (total posts: 3)
    16     17

    How did I break the tie between Mario Williams, Vince Young, and Reggie Bush? I threw a dart on the dart board in all honesty.
    YungByrd21 04-21-2011 10:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 2)
    26     16

    I would like to see what Clausen could do if he had some decent receivers. AJ Green would be a better pickup than Newton.


    With the ? pick in the 2015 NFL Draft the__________select Carlton Byrd WR Clemson University

    http://youtu.be/3upsYI29fhY

    http://youtube.com/carltonbyrd2011
    Emmitt Smith 04-21-2011 07:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.127 (total posts: 1)
    17     16

    Brian Baldy be sayin, "The Seahawks have a lot of need?" Why he steals my notes? He debacled himself by not sayin Seahawk need more great runnin back. That's how they win in Doggone Playoff, and even make Doggone Playoff.
    jerry jones jr 04-21-2011 07:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 3)
    22     15

    Marshall Faulk number 1 Cowboy Hater, Jamie Dukes number2,Casserly numba3;Fire all them!
    Lionsgab 04-21-2011 05:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.45 (total posts: 3)
    17     21

    C Da Jerk-

    Matt Lienart won a Heisman and 2 national championships and Matt Cassel didn't play a down in college. Who's the better player? College stats don't mean NFL success.








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