NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 15, 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’s 2011 NFL Mock Draft 11-20: 11. Prince Amukamara. 12. Corey Liuget. 13. Nate Solder. 14. Aldon Smith. 15. Mark Ingram. 16. Ryan Kerrigan. 17. J.J. Watt. 18. Cameron Jordan. 19. Mike Pouncey. 20. Anthony Castonzo.
Charley Casserly: I held Da’Quan Bowers out because I’m concerned about the medical.
Charley Casserly: I would not take Ryan Mallett or Jake Locker at No. 12. I would make the owner understand that’s not the solution.
Charley Casserly: I like Liuget. He’s got strength. He can anchor. He’s sound. Pat Williams is old and a free agent. Kevin Williams is facing a 4-game suspension. There’s no question there’s a need at that position.
Charley Casserly: The difference between J.J. Watt and Cameron Jordan – Tyron Smith did a good job blocking Cam Jordan, though J.J. Watt didn’t play Tyron Smith.
Steve Wyche: I think the Panthers are close to knowing whom they’re going to take – Cam Newton. He can come in and put a face on the franchise.
Steve Wyche: Blaine Gabbert is good, but the Panthers aren’t blown away by him. They see a higher ceiling in Cam Newton. They think his upside is pretty special.
Steve Wyche: Steve Smith’s future in Carolina is unclear, but he’s probably coming back.
Steve Wyche: The Panthers are planning to move on with Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson. DeAngelo Williams will be playing elsewhere.
Charley Casserly: I wouldn’t take Cam Newton there. This isn’t close between Gabbert and Newton. Gabbert’s a good athlete. He can make all the throws. He’s a better bet off the field. He made decisions in that spread offense.
Charley Casserly: Blaine Gabbert is a better Joe Flacco. Protect him with the running game, and he’ll be a great fit in Carolina.
Bucky Brooks: The Panthers are looking for sizzle. Cam Newton gives them an “it” factor. He’s built to play in the offense they’re constructing around him.
Charles Davis: The Panthers might look at Da’Quan Bowers and Von Miller (no they won’t) though I still have Cam Newton No. 1.
Charley Casserly: If the Panthers can get a quarterback, they can compete right away.
Bucky Brooks: The Panthers can’t afford to play it safe because they’ll be here again. They’ll gamble on upside with Cam Newton.
Charnac the Magnificent predicts Cam Newton’s career will mirror Vince Young’s.
Charnac the Magnificent predicts Ryan Mallett’s career will mirror Ryan Leaf and Jeff George’s.
Charnac the Magnificent predicts Jake Locker’s career will mirror Kyle Boller’s.
Akeem Ayers: I have first-round ability. If you look at the film, you’ll see that I have first-round talent.
Bucky Brooks: Christian Ponder is pro-ready. He’s smart, tough and accurate. He reminds me of Chad Pennington.
Charley Casserly: Andy Dalton is a third-round talent. He doesn’t have a big arm. He’s a little off to me in accuracy. Ponder has the edge.
Charley Casserly: I would take Christian Ponder over Jake Locker. Better accuracy, better decision-making.
Bucky Brooks: Brooks Reed is getting a lot of buzz – Green Bay, Buffalo, New England, Baltimore.
Charley Casserly: The Titans could have two premier receivers at No. 8. If one of them is there, they’d be happy to have either one.
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."
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