2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Leonard Hankerson

Strengths: Big-game experience since high school Capable blocker for running game Has been coached well, good route runner Will make the big catch Red zone target Strong and physical Good character Weaknesses: Does not possess elite speed Will not make defenders miss after catch Drops have been an issue Summary: Leonard Hankerson is not going…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jimmy Smith

Strengths: Excellent height and weight Great speed Physical; uses his long arms well Solid wrap-up tackler Capable in run support Tough, fiery competitor Football DNA Good instincts Shutdown corner potential Can jam receivers at line Ability to time leaps to defend pass Weaknesses: Playing speed does not match timed Overly aggressive sometimes Not a big…
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Debaclation Nation

Welcome to the new Debaclation Nation, a fancy title for this Web site’s new poll center. Each Wednesday, I’ll post an interesting (or boring) Debaclation Nation poll so you can vote and argue over it. I’ll keep the Debaclation Nation polls archived, so you can go back and keep arguing or see who was right….
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Casey Matthews

Strengths: High football IQ Active with great instincts Hard worker Elite NFL bloodlines Will contribute on special teams Weaknesses: Lacks speed Trouble shedding blocks Not a pass rusher like brother Clay Size and strength not ideal Summary: Casey Matthews has long hair and plays linebacker. Other than that he does not compare favorably to his…
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2011 NFL Draft Mailbag

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I’ve included some of these comments and my responses to them. 2/15/11 2011 NFL Draft E-mails – Hate Mail From Tyrone Bigsby: What are all these “off the field issues” you speak…
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2011 NFL Draft Mailbag

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I’ve included some of these comments and my responses to them. 2/15/11 2011 NFL Draft E-mails – Quarterbacks From Big Mull: i’ve got a feeling the panthers will take Cam Newton. he’ll…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Stephen Paea

Strengths: Muscular build and wide frame Very athletic and agile Quick and effective initial punch Great athlete, former rugby player Solid bull rusher Run stopper who holds his ground Hustler with high motor Scheme versatility, possible 3-4 nose Weaknesses: Height is not ideal Not a diverse pass rusher Tore lateral meniscus at Senior Bowl Summary:…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Adrian Clayborn

Strengths: Potential end in 3-4 or 4-3 Aggressive and plays with mean streak Knows how to use his hands Gets to the backfield Good speed Effective against run and pass Experienced Weaknesses: Lacking explosive first step Might have already peaked Multiple off-field incidents Questionable endurance Not much of a pass rusher Summary: Adrian Clayborn lost…
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2011 NFL Draft Mailbag

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I’ve included some of these comments and my responses to them. 2/15/11 2011 NFL Draft E-mails – Random NFC Questions and Comments From Falcon’s Draft Sucks: Wow…you guys don’t have a clue…
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