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. W ...

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 Minnesota Vikings 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 third ...

Below you will find a depth chart for all the relevant offensive 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 ...

2011 NFL Draft: Top Five Quarterbacks The prospect of drafting a quarterback in the opening rounds of the NFL Draft brings with it many expectations from fans, front office personnel and coaching staffs. Just look at the number of rookie quarterbacks started games last year: Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy, John Skelton, Rusty Smith and Joe Webb. The 2011 quarterback class offers a mixed ...

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 ...

At the combine on Sunday, the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers took to the practice field. This is the “Tiffany” day, as the clever guys at NFL Network coined it, inferring that the more glamorous or “big ticket” players would take the field. But there are a few quick notes before we get into the top performers of the day. For those who may not understand, although the combine and subsequent “ ...

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, ...