Raiders' defensive lineman Matt Shaughnessy didn't just breakout in 2010, he started to show flashes of becoming a potential dominant force on a suddenly deep, talented Oakland front line. If the Raiders secondary can at least play respectable in coverage (need respectable additions in free agency) Shaughnessy should have some fun getting after the quarterback, while continuing in his development against th ...

Join us throughout the 2011 NFL draft as we will be posting live updates of every selection in the first round. The Panthers are expected to get things rolling with the first overall pick, and it appears likely they will go with quarterback Cam Newton. While it looks like players will be back to work next week, teams are not expected to use players like Kevin Kolb in trade, at the draft. Instead teams can u ...

1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn If he isn't the pick, open your windows and listen to half the world cheer and the other half to gasp in disbelief. 2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama Best defensive lineman in the draft goes to the team with the worst defensive line. It's the circle of life. 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M I'm not convinced this is the pick. Why? It ...

The 2011 NFL Draft has a few potential headlines. They'll either involve a player slipping in the draft, for example, the rumors of Blaine Gabbert slipping out of the top ten. But what the headline should be, no matter what, is about how many defensive linemen will be drafted in the first round. There will at least a dozen of them. That's crazy. Unheard of. But with all these teams who need a QB, that may n ...

With free agency unavailable this off-season, it will be interesting to see how each team drafts this spring. Throughout the three days of the 2011 NFL draft, we will be updating this page for the New Orleans Saints every night to give you analysis of their selection results. On Thursday NFL teams will only select players in the first round of the draft. On Friday, they will all select their second and thir ...

Below you will find a depth chart for all the relevant defensive players we feel will be selected at the 2011 NFL draft. To help you out, I've gone ahead and listed a round that I believe each player will be taken off the board on draft day. You can download, printout or just take a quick look at the position players below to help you prepare for the draft. Hopefully, your team will get the players they nee ...

The closer a position is to the football, the more valuable the position. On defense then, defensive ends are the second-most valuable and for good reason. They factor into nearly every play whether it be a pass or run. A good defensive end seals the edge, collapses the pocket, occupies blockers, rushes the passer, fills running lanes, swats down passes, covers the flat and the list goes on and on. But give ...

1. Carolina Panthers: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri Is Blaine Gabbert the best prospect in this class? Absolutely not. But Carolina has no other choice but to address the quarterback position. Time and time again, first-year coaches bring in 'their guy'. Also, Mel Kiper also brings up a good point by saying that projecting the idea that Carolina will take a QB at No. 1 maximizes the trade potential of the pi ...

2011 NFL MOCK DRAFT ROUND ONE 1. Carolina Panthers: DT Nick Fairley, Auburn Nick Fairley can be a game-changer at his position and a disruptive pass rush is the easiest way to improve a struggling defense. Carolina needs a quarterback or wide receiver as well but it seems as though there are no QBs who are worthy of a No. 1 pick. A.J. Green could go here or Da'Quan Bowers. 2. Denver Broncos: DE Da'Quan Bowe ...

South All-Stars Stuff the North in Senior Bowl The North All-Stars finished this year's Senior Bowl with zero total rushing yards and with only one third down conversion, the South All-Stars dominated their way to victory, 24-10. Led by Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder who passed for 132 yards and two touchdowns, the South leaned on their defense to seal the victory. On the first play of the game, ...