2011 NFL Mock Draft Splits Experts Between Robert Quinn and Julio Jones for Cleveland Browns at No. 6I have been pegging the Browns in a "can't lose" situation with this pick for a while now, but that might be changing in some eyes.Their major need is a wide receiver, but they also have needs for a defensive transition that will ultimately make this team better in a 4-3.They have the opportunity to add one of the best players in this draft, LSU's Patrick Peterson, but they added a cornerback in the first round last season.I think Haden and Peterson would be a terrific combination, but I can see the hesitation in adding top 10 corners in back-to-back seasons.Mel Kiper Jr.:
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NFL Draft 2011: Are the Raiders Considering Drafting a Running Back in 2011?
Taiwan Jones Flashes "Raider Speed" and May Convince Raiders to Go RB in the 2011 NFL Draft Eastern Washington running back Taiwan Jones has really flown under the radar. Jones rushed for 1,742 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, but since it was not against the top-level talent scouts were skeptical.He then was not able to boost his draft stock at the NFL Combine as he was recovering from a broken foot.Jones just erased any concerns that may have arisen by not being able to participate in the NFL Combine during his Pro Day today. His Pro Day apparently went fairly well. Here is NBC Sports' quote:"Jones reportedly clocked between 4.29 and 4.35 on all stopwatches. It's an emphatic
2011 NFL Draft: Is Drafting Brooks Reed a Done Deal If He Is Available?
Are the Green Bay Packers eying Arizona OLB Brooks Reed with their first round draft pick?Coming off a Super Bowl season, the Green Bay Packers truly don't have any real needs. But, one position that they could build depth on is at outside linebacker.Clay Matthews has developed into the best outside linebacker in all of football, but how good could he be if he had another pass rushing threat lining up opposite of him?One of the top outside linebackers in this year's draft class is Arizona's Brooks Reed.Both Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. have the Packers selecting Reed with the final pick of the first round in their latest NFL Mock Drafts. McShay says:"Reed was somewhat undervalued coming into
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Can Tristan Thompson Take the 76ers to the Next Level?
Tristan Thompson joins an improving 76er team with pick 17 of our mock draft. 17. Philadelphia 76ers – Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas, 6-8, 225 Here is the Philly roster: PG – Jrue Holiday (20), Louis Williams (24) SG – Jodie Meeks (23), Evan Turner (22) SF – Andre Iguodala (27), Evan Turner (22), Andres Nocioni (31), Jason Kapono (30) PF – Elton Brand (32), Thaddeus Young (22), Craig Brackins (23), Darius Songaila (33) C – Spencer Hawes (22), Marreese Speights (23), Tony Battie (35) This is a tough call because the Sixers have turned into a pretty good team. Doug Collins has them playing focused, disciplined basketball, but perhaps even more than that he has thus far overseen the most
2011 Fantasy Baseball CBSSports.com Draft Kit
2011 Fantasy Baseball CBSSports.com Draft Kit This 2011 Fantasy Baseball Draft kit from CBSSports.com includes all of the following: a 59.5" x 36" pin up draft sheet with an easy grid system for teams and rounds; draft day worksheet; new larger size color-coded sticker sheets listing players by position; blank stickers for newly acquired, traded and signed rookies; and a CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports marker. The draft grid can accommodate 20 teams and 29 rounds. This draft kit will make your 2011 Fantasy Baseball season a memorable one! As an added bonus, each customer who orders a Fantasy Baseball Draft kit will receive a coupon code for 10% off their next order! 10% off coupon code will be sent via email within