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Philadelphia Eagles 2013 NFL Draft Breakdown: QB Matt Barkley

In a move that surprised many, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Matt Barkley out of the University of Southern California in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.  The Eagles were originally linked to having interest in Geno Smith and E.J. Manuel, but they ended up passing on both of them as they filled…

Eddie Lacy’s Toe Should Be Fine According to Alabama Team Doctor

The Green Bay Packers surprised many pundits and fans this year in the 2013 NFL Draft, when the team selected not one but two running backs within the first four rounds of the draft. The first of those running backs selected was former Alabama runner Eddie Lacy, who was projected by many to be a…

Buffalo Bills Made Bold Moves in 2013 NFL Draft

No one can accuse the Buffalo Bills of playing it safe in this year’s draft. GM Buddy Nix made a number of high-risk, high-reward moves and picks, and the success of the franchise over the next few years hinges on whether or not they pay off. The Bills opened the draft with a big trade with St….

Jacksonville Jaguars Plan to Get Denard Robinson 10-15 Touches A Game

For those of you wondering how the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to use fifth-round draft pick Denard Robinson this season, Jaguars general manager David Caldwell gave us a big clue recently as he told Alex Marvez of foxsports.com that the team plans to get the electrifying Robinson at least 10-15 touches per game as a…

Tyler Wilson Adds Wrinkle to Oakland Raiders Quarterback Competition

The Oakland Raiders parted ways with last year’s starting quarterback Carson Palmer in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Palmer showed toughness and resiliency last season, but his decision making cost the Raiders in several games. To start fresh, Oakland brought in Matt Flynn via trade and drafted Tyler Wilson in the fourth round of…

AFC East 2013 NFL Draft Grades and Analysis

Now that the draft is over, the fans have voiced their opinion about their teams picks, the General Managers will either look like they are genius or mad men who did not have the smarts of a rock, the coaches will seem like guru’s, sorry that’s me, and have to work with the players they…

Washington Redskins 2013 NFL Draft Analysis

Originally Posted on FantasyKnuckleheads.com At first glance I thought the Redskins draft was a little peculiar, but as I dug a little deeper, I realized the Washington Redskins did EXACTLY what they needed to do.NFL Draft Grades are in full swing with RG3 and the Washington Redskins next on my list, and boy did Washington take…

New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Analysis

Originally Posted on FantasyKnuckleheads.com The New York Giants follow-up to its 2011 Super Bowl run ended much-like its previous follow-up to its last post-Super-Bowl season in 2008. They started off hot, until injuries and inconsistent play on defense and at quarterback wilted them down the stretch. The Giants’ past NFL Draft Grades have been among…

Detroit Lions 2013 NFL Draft Analysis: Breaking Down Where Each Pick Fits

The Detroit Lions, most would agree, selected for need during the 2013 NFL Draft and may have found multiple starters in the process. Where did that leave the team’s roster in the aftermath, and what kind of positional battles will the new rookies face this summer while in training camp? That’s today’s big question, as…

Green Bay Packers 2013 NFL Draft Analysis

Few teams in the National Football League do the draft better than the Green Bay Packers. General manager Ted Thompson believes in building through the draft and taking the best player available whenever possible. This philosophy can sometimes frustrate the fan base but overall it has brought the Packers plenty of success over his eight-year…