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New York Giants: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

New York Giants: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The New York Giants did not come into draft looking for a cornerback, but could not pass up chance to select Prince Amukamara, the second best cornerback in the draft who fell into their lap. He should be starting by end of year and be a lock down corner for Giants for years to come. Second round pick, defensive tackle Marvin Austin was another player who should contribute right away and be a cornerstone along the defensive line. If the Giants' draft was judged by the first two picks it would be an A. The problem is that the Giants barely addressed the team’s most pressing needs at linebacker and offensive line. James Brewer may have the size teams want along the offensive line, but he was only an average player at Indiana and was considered a reach. Linebacker Greg Jones did not have a good season last year at Michigan State. Cannot dispute the talent or value the Giants got in the first two rounds with Amukamara or Austin. However the Giants did not address their most pressing needs in the early rounds, and when they did in the later rounds, the picks were reaches.

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New York Jets: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

New York Jets: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The New York Jets got value, did not reach and addressed the team’s most pressing needs along the defensive line with selection of defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson and nose tackle Kendrick Ellis. Like...

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Washington Redskins: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

Washington Redskins: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

Nothing wrong with the talent the Washington Redskins selected or the picks they accumulated trading down in the draft. The question is going to be whether Redskins systems suits the players they draf...

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Tennessee Titans: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

Tennessee Titans: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The Tennessee Titans clearly needed a quarterback, but eighth pick was too early to take Jake Locker. Like the Vikings, they could have traded down, accumulated picks and still had him, or another qua...

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got the defensive line help they needed with Adrian Clayborn in first round, and Da’Quan Bowers in second. Expect Bowers to play with a chip on the shoulder after falling from...

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Seattle Seahawks: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

Seattle Seahawks: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The Seattle Seahawks needed offensive line help, but reached with picks of tackle James Carpenter from Alabama and guard John Moffitt from Wisconsin. Needed a quarterback but Jake Locker was already t...

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San Francisco 49ers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

San Francisco 49ers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The San Francisco 49ers would have loved to take Patrick Peterson with 7th pick, but Arizona beat them to it. Aldon Smith is a good pass rushing defensive end. Quarterback Colin Koepernick is the quar...

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San Diego Chargers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

San Diego Chargers: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The San Diego Chargers could have chosen defensive end Cameron Jordan, but went inside with defensive tackle Corey Liuget, one of the top defensive tackles in the draft. Addressed secondary and lineba...

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St. Louis Rams: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

St. Louis Rams: Grade for 2011 NFL Draft picks

The St. Louis Rams lost out on Julius Jones when Atlanta traded up to take the receiver the Rams wanted. Addressed pass rush with Robert Quinn, the defensive end out of North Carolina. Quinn gives Ram...

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