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NFL: The Show | GM D.Geezy's Cincinnati Bengals Franchise

Love the Bowman signing. He should provide quality depth in the secondary. I would go with Smith over Hill. I have him in my franchise as a backup and he has been pretty solid plus he's got nice speed. Man if those receivers progress the Ravens could have a frightening passing attack.
 
Oh dear, taking one of my niners now are you? All in all, another good start made to the off-season Dee.

Yep...One more may be delivered soon too.

Damn man the Ravens really like their recievers

Yeah looks like they're serious about getting some help for Flacco. They're coming off a bad year but they look solid now.

Love the Bowman signing. He should provide quality depth in the secondary. I would go with Smith over Hill. I have him in my franchise as a backup and he has been pretty solid plus he's got nice speed. Man if those receivers progress the Ravens could have a frightening passing attack.

There's going to be some money considerations involved there. Smith wants a good bit more than Hill and we're running low on cash.

I do like Smith's speed though but Hill has some high ratings in the low range and mid range pass ratings. I really don't know which direction I am going to go in.

Basically what the "workout" means is that probably on my lunch break or later this evening I am going to sit down and analyze the ratings of each category, compare it to the QBs I had last year backing up Palmer, and analyze the money. Tough decision.
 
Titans signing Posluzny would be sick IRL. :)

I'm liking the moves you're making man, keep it up.
 
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Bengals | QB Hill signed
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:49 -0700
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have signed 49ers free agent QB Shaun Hill (68 overall) to a 3-year $4.1 million contact. Hill beat out fellow former 49ers QB Alex Smith (71 overall) in a private workout conducted earlier in the day. Hill re-joins Bengals head coach Mike Martz, who was the offensive coordinator for the 49ers in 2008. According to sources, the team was impressed with Hill's accuracy in the short to medium passing game and also his lower salary demands played a factor in the decision. Smith was reportedly looking for a deal in the $2.2 million per year range which was too much for the Bengals' tight salary cap budget.


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Bengals | G Cook re-signed
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed reserve G Kyle Cook (70 overall) to a 3-year $2.65 million contract. Cook is capable of playing all 3 interior line positions and will likely serve as a top reserve at each spot.


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Texans | SS Ndukwe signed
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:49 -0700
Adam Shefter of ESPN.com reports that the Houston Texans have signed Bengals free agent SS Nedu Ndukwe (77 overall) to a 5-year $19.9 million contract which includes $8 million in bonus money. Ndukwe led the Bengals with 87 tackles in 2010.


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Saints | RB Portis agrees to terms
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:49 -0700
Adam Shefter of ESPN.com reports that the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with Redskins free agent running back Clinton Portis (93 overall) on a two-year deal. A well-documented Saints fan since his days at Miami, Portis is likely to start immediately in the Saints backfield and play alongside RB Reggie Bush giving New Orleans a deadly one-two punch at running back.


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Chiefs | RB Bradshaw inked
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:49 -0700
Adam Shefter of ESPN.com reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have signed RB Ahmad Bradshaw (78 overall) to a 5-year $18.5 million contract which includes $6.5 million in bonuses.


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I like the Shaun Hill signing. As much as I love Smith in a tight cap situation I think you get better value with hill. Of course we will all be keeping our fingers crossed that Carson makes it through the season.
 
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Bengals | Bingham signed
Sat, 27 Mar 2011 12:42:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have signed Chargers free agent DE Ryon Bingham (70 overall) to a 5-year $4.95 million contract. At 6-3 303 pounds with 87 STR, Bingham is expected to compete for playing time at both defensive end and defensive tackle in the Bengals now exclusive 3-4 defense.


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Giants | WR Boldin inked
Sat, 27 Mar 2011 12:42:49 -0700
Adam Shefter of ESPN.com reports that the New York Giants have reached a contract agreement with Cardinals free agent WR Anquan Boldin (94 overall). The deal is worth a whopping $63.04 million over 6 years and includes a $23.6 million signing bonus according to Shefter.


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Jets | Scandrick lands with Jets
Sat, 27 Mar 2011 12:42:49 -0700
NFL Network's Jason La Confora reports that the New York Jets have signed Cowboys free agent CB Orlando Scandrick (84 overall) to a 4-year $29.5 million contract that includes just under $12 million in guaranteed dollars.


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2011 Cincinnati Bengals Free Agency Recap

2011 Cincinnati Bengals Free Agency Recap

Tuesday, April 27, 2011​

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BENGALS MAXIMIZE VALUE IN FREE AGENCY DESPITE TIGHT CAP SITUATION
OLB Lawson, SS Steltz the prizes of Bengals' 2011 free agent haul | Team will need to make some roster moves to clear cap space for draft picks | Geezy: We have a plan in place​


The following is a recap of the Bengals' 2011 off-season moves prior to the 2011 NFL Draft, which will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week:


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Re-signings (pre-free agency)


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WR Chad Ochocinco (89) - 5-year $48 million, $14 million guaranteed
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OG Anthony Collins (82) - 6-year $44.5 million, $13 million guaranteed


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Not Re-Signed prior to free agency


DT Pat Sims (81) - signed by Broncos: 5-year $39 million, $15.45 million guaranteed
CB Jonathan Joseph (78) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
SS Nedu Ndukwe (77) - signed by Texans: 5-year $20 million, $8 million guaranteed
RG Bobbie Williams (70) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
RG Kyle Cook (70) - re-signed with Bengals: 3-year $2.65 million, $780k guaranteed
WR Mike Furrey (64) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
OLB Blake Costanzo (61) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
LG Cory Proctor (60) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
FS Brannon Condren (59) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
RT Kevin Sampson (57) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
QB Alex Brink (54) - Not Signed Pre-Draft
QB J.T. O'Sullivan (51) - Not Signed Pre-Draft


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OLB Manny Lawson-SF (78) - 5-year $20 million, $5.4 million guaranteed
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S Craig Steltz-CHI (75) - 5-year $17.5 million, $5.45 million guaranteed
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CB Zackary Bowman-CHI (75) - 4-year $17.5 million, $6.92 million guaranteed
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DE Ryon Bingham-SD (70) - 5-year $4.95 million, $650k guaranteed
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QB Shaun Hill-SF (68) - 3-year $4.1 million, $1.8 million guaranteed


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WR Kevin Curtis (76) - traded 2011 3rd round pick for Curtis & Philadelphia's 4th and 5th round picks in 2011


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WR Brandon London (65): $2.96 million cap savings



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Salary Cap: $154.44 million
Team Salaries: $154.04 million
Cap Penalties: $12.53 million
Cap Space: $400k

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With the Bengals in a crunch salary cap wise, the team will need to make some moves to free up some room to sign their draft picks. The following is a list of players whose days in Cincinnati may be numbered:

DE Justin Bannan (68): Signed during 2010 free agent signing period to a 5-year $15.5 million contract but regressed after a decent 33 tackle, 2 sack season. He is due to make $2.52 million in 2011 and may be expendable.

DE Robert Geathers (77): The team's leading sacker each of the past two seasons is due to make $4.22 million in 2011. That is too much money for a situational pass-rusher who garnered 6 sacks in 2010. Also, at 6-3 265 pounds, Geathers is not a good fit for the team's new 3-4 scheme.

OLB John Digiorgio (67): Core special teams player signed last season is due to make $1.5 million this season. The team may look to replace Digiorgio with a younger, cheaper option.

OT Zach Strief (62): Reserve offensive tackle is due to make $1.22 million in 2010. Team could possibly fill Strief's spot in the draft and at a much cheaper pay rate.

SS Matt Giordano (65): Great core special teams player and solid back-up at both safety spots but high cap figure ($1.17 million) may cost him his job, especially if the team drafts secondary help.

QB Jordan Palmer (61): Didn't get the job done as a back-up quarterback last season and is scheduled to make just over $1 million next season. The team could likely get more bang for their buck with a cheaper developmental late round prospect.

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2011 NFL Free Agency Recap

Tuesday, April 27, 2011​

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TITANS SCORE BIG LANDING THREE TOP FREE AGENTS

MLB Posluszny, OG Sears, and QB Edwards all headed to Tennessee | Giants and Saints land two big fish in Boldin and Portis, respectively | QB Matt Hasselbeck to be the new man under center for Carolina


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The following is a breakdown of where each of the top free agents available will be playing in 2011:

Top 10 Free Agents Available

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1.WR Anquan Boldin-ARZ (94 overall)
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2.RB Clinton Portis-WAS (93 overall)
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3.MLB Paul Posluszny-BUF (86 overall)
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4.LG Arron Sears-TB (86 overall)
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5.CB Josh Wilson-SEA (86 overall)
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6.CB Orlando Scandrick-DAL (84 overall)
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7.QB Matt Hasselbeck-SEA (84 overall)
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8.WR Earl Bennett-CHI (83 overall)
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9.QB Trent Edwards-BUF (82 overall)
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10.DE Kendall Langford-MIA (81 overall)


Top 10 Quarterbacks

1.Matt Hasselbeck-SEA (84 overall), Panthers
2.Trent Edwards-BUF (82 overall), Titans
3.Jason Campbell-WAS (79 overall), Cardinals
4.Byron Leftwich-TB (74 overall), Seahawks
5.Kevin Kolb-PHI (71 overall), Bills
6.Alex Smith-ATL (71 overall), Chargers
7.Seneca Wallace-SEA (71 overall), Not Signed
8.Derek Anderson-CLE (70 overall), Bills
9.Chris Simms-MIN (70 overall), Not Signed
10.Shaun Hill-SF (68 overall), Bengals

Top 5 Running backs

1.Clinton Portis-WAS (93 overall), Saints
2.Tashard Choice-DAL (81 overall), Jets
3.Ahmad Bradshaw-NYG (78 overall), Chiefs
4.Ian Johnson-JAX (77 overall), Patriots
5.Laurence Maroney-NE (77 overall), Bears

Top 10 Wide Receivers

1.Anquan Boldin-ARZ (94 overall), Giants
2.Earl Bennett-CHI (83 overall), Ravens
3.Nate Burleson-SEA (79 overall), Broncos
4.Steve Breaston-ARZ (79 overall), Ravens
5.David Clowney-ATL (79 overall), Rams
6.Laurent Williams-STL (78 overall), Rams
7.Chansi Stuckey-NYJ (77 overall), Browns
8.Johnnie Lee Higgins-OAK (76 overall), Rams
9.Mike Sims-Walker-JAX (75 overall), Cardinals
10.Miles Austin-ARZ (74 overall), Falcons

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Tony Scheffler-DEN (79 overall), Panthers
2.Brad Cottam-KC (78 overall), Jaguars
3.Marcedes Lewis-JAX (78 overall), Chiefs
4.Alex Smith-NE (77 overall), Saints
5.Jermichael Finley-GB (77 overall), Browns

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.G Arron Sears-TB (86 overall), Titans
2.T Tony Hills-PIT (80 overall), Jets
3.T D'Brickashaw Ferguson-NYJ (79 overall), Jets
4.G Reggie Wells-ARZ (79 overall), Bears
5.T Jeremy Trueblood-TB (79 overall), Browns

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DE Kendall Langford-MIA (81 overall), Vikings
2.DT Pat Sims-CIN (81 overall), Broncos
3.DE Cliff Avril-DET (79 overall), Chargers
4.DT Marcus Thomas-DEN (78 overall), Panthers
5.DE Chris Kelsay-BUF (77 overall), Colts

Top 5 Linebackers

1.MLB Paul Posluszny-BUF (86 overall), Titans
2.MLB Stewart Bradley-PHI (79 overall), Jets
3.OLB Manny Lawson-SF (78 overall), Bengals
4.OLB Justin Durant-JAX (78 overall), Colts
5.MLB David Harris-NYJ (77 overall), Not Signed

Top 10 Defensive Backs

1.CB Josh Wilson-SEA (86 overall), Browns
2.CB Orlando Scandrick-DAL (84 overall), Jets
3.CB Dwight Lowery-NYJ (83 overall), Vikings
4.CB Brandon Carr-KC (82 overall), Rams
5.CB Chevis Jackson-ATL (82 overall), Texans
6.CB Kevin Dockery-NYG (79 overall), Jets
7.CB Jonathan Joseph-CIN (78 overall), Jets
8.CB Brandon McDonald-CLE (78 overall), Not Signed
9.SS Nedu Ndukwe-CIN (77 overall), Texans
10.FS Craig Steltz-CHI (75 overall), Bengals

Top 5 Specialists

1.PK Nick Folk-DAL (92 overall), Redskins
2.PK Ryan Longwell-MIN (81 overall), Falcons
3.PK Rian Lindell-BUF (79 overall), Packers
4.PK Jay Feely-DET (78 overall), Jets
5.P Dave Zastudil-CLE (77 overall), Titans



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nice work keepin us updated on the offseason

Thanks...This is my favorite part of Madden so I usually take my time with it. I enjoy the off-season even more than the games themselves.

Hill provides a pretty solid QB so nice pick up there! Also no, the Chiefs signed Bradshaw how upsetting.

Hill looks solid. Hopefully he never sees the field though. haha

You can have Shaun Hill after last night.


Yeah he looked pretty awful. When the 49ers have to get one-dimensional like they did on Sunday, they get in trouble. That team is not built to come from behind.

I like the Shaun Hill signing. As much as I love Smith in a tight cap situation I think you get better value with hill. Of course we will all be keeping our fingers crossed that Carson makes it through the season.

Carson staying healthy is the key to this season. I think Hill can get the job done, but there was a noticeable difference once I lost my elite QB last season.

DGZ - how do you do those screenshots instead of video? As in, what gets them so clear?

Nothing fancy at all actually.

I have a good digital camera and a good HD LCD 54 inch TV. I make sure the lighting is good in the room (and that the door is locked so that my wife doesn't walk in on my geekiness) and I snap it.

Titans signing Posluzny would be sick IRL. :)

I'm liking the moves you're making man, keep it up.

Thanks man.

Pos is going to be a beast on that defense. We play them this season too.

Why? So he could have a season ending injury in Nashville too? :) Dude needs to start drinking milk....

Good call. haha

You keep using all my suggestions, will Timmy be new GM? lol, i told you about Hill too ;)

I had a good idea of what I was going to do once I saw who was available and you were stealin' my thunder man. j/k

Good job.

dang Eli to Boldin all season long..that is going to be a heck of an offense...

Bengals, Giants Super Bowl?

Man, DGZ, I take a couple of month hiatus and look at you! Back in all your glory. These chises of yours get more impressive every year. Looking forward to keeping up with this one, it took me several sessions today to catch up on it.

Great to see you on the board man. I am still plugging along. I think I am enjoying this more and more by the day. Thanks for checking in!
 
lol @ walk in on my geekiness

I been there before...many times lol

Wooo you hauled in Lawson......that's a good signing, how old is he now?
 
Yo DGZ .. I've been trying to catch up on this for a few days now. Thread is huge already, lol. You know I've always loved your dynasties, this is top notch as well. I'll check in more often in the future man. Keep it up.
 
DGZ,

I'd be happy to write another draft preview. Just let me know when you want it so I'm not holding up the progress of your 'chise.
 
lol @ walk in on my geekiness

I been there before...many times lol

Wooo you hauled in Lawson......that's a good signing, how old is he now?

Yeah man...One time I got caught slipping and left the digital camera out. I ended up saying that our son must have done it. Good thing she didn't go ask him because I would've been busted.

Yo DGZ .. I've been trying to catch up on this for a few days now. Thread is huge already, lol. You know I've always loved your dynasties, this is top notch as well. I'll check in more often in the future man. Keep it up.

Thanks man...Glad you are on board. I missed hearing your perspective on things.

I've jumped on a little late, but good stuff going on here. You handle the offseason great

Thanks man...As I said before, this is my favorite part of Madden and I try to get as much out of it as possible while it lasts.

I LOVE THIS FRANCHISE!!!

Btw, what sliders do you use?

Thanks...

Gameplay Sliders:All default except CPU Pass Blocking turned down to 5

All the settings are on the front page if you want to see where everything is set.

Also Haha'ing at the "walk in on my geekiness!!!!". I never play a game when the mrs is in as I am always pausing and writing game updates on here and take pics. I'd never hear the end of it!

DGZ,

I'd be happy to write another draft preview. Just let me know when you want it so I'm not holding up the progress of your 'chise.

I just sent you a PM.
 
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Bengals | DE Geathers traded
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:42:49 -0700
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have traded veteran DE Robert Geathers (77) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for the Bucs' 4th round and 5th round picks in the 2011 NFL draft. Geathers, who has led the Bengals in sacks each of the past two seasons as a situational pass rusher, was likely a cap casualty as he was due to make over $4 million next season. With the team set to move to a base 3-4 defense in 2011, the 6-3 265 pound end from Georgia was no longer a good fit. Geathers will likely start for Tampa Bay and he hopes to bring his pass rushing skills to the next level now that he will be an every down player. He registered 8 sacks in 2009 and 6 sacks in 2010 in his part-time role.


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Bengals | LB Digiorgio released
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:42:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have released reserve OLB John Digiorgrio (67) from the team. Digiorgio was scheduled to make $1.22 million next season and the team needed to clear space for its 2011 draft class.


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Bengals | Cap status
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:42:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that going into the 2011 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals are just over $6 million under the NFL salary cap.


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Jets | WR Edwards acquired
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:42:49 -0700
ESPN's Adam Shefter reports that the New York Jets have acquired WR Braylon Edwards from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for their 3rd round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.


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2011 NFL Draft Preview

2011 NFL Draft Preview

Wednesday, April 27, 2011​

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By Mike Mayock | NFL Network

On the eve of the 2011 NFL draft, Mike Mayock shares his final "Best Available Board" detailing the top players in this year's draft, set to begin tomorrow night with rounds 1 through 3 & concluding with rounds 4 through 7 on Friday.

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ONE FINAL LOOK AT THE TOP 2011 NFL DRAFT PROSPECTS
Unusually strong safety class coupled with weak quarterback class makes 2011 rookie crop unique | As many as five safeties may go in top 10 | Offensive and defensive lineman groups both deep


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Top 10 Available Prospects

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1.DT Marvin Austin - North Carolina - 6-3 307 (top 5)
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2.OC Kristopher O'Dowd - USC - 6-5 307 (top 5)
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3.FS Major Wright - Florida - 6-0 204 (top 5)
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4.SS Morgan Burnett - Georgia Tech - 6-1 198 (top 5)
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5.SS Chad Jones - LSU - 6-3 223 (top 5)
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6.OT Anthony Davis - Rutgers - 6-6 325 (top 10)
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7.FS Deunta Williams - North Carolina - 6-2 206 (top 10)
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8.SS Reshad Jones - Georgia - 6-2 204 (top 10)
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9.RB Quentin Castille - Nebraska - 6-1 245 (top 10)
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10.CB Dominique Franks - Oklahoma - 5-11 187 (top 10)


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Top 10 Sleepers/Fallers

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1.WR Golden Tate - Notre Dame - 5-11 190 (4th)
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2.OT Carl Johnson - Florida - 6-6 330 (2nd)
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3.WR Travon Patterson - USC - 5-10 175 (4th)
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4.CB Anthony West - Nebraska - 6-0 201 (4th)
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5.WR Terrance Toliver - LSU - 6-5 181 (5th)
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6.OLB Rennie Curran - Georgia - 5-11 223 (3rd)
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7.OLB Scott Lutrus - UCONN - 6-2 237 (4th)
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8.OLB Michael Mohamed - California - 6-3 231 (5th)
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9.CB Curtis Brown - Texas - 6-1 178 (5th)
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10.FS Patrick Kivlehan - Rutgers - 6-2 205 (3rd)


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Best Available - By Position


Top 5 Quarterbacks

1.Jimmy Clausen - Notre Dame - 6-3 219 (2nd)
2.Jordan Jefferson - LSU - 6-4 211 (4th)
3.Mitch Mustain - USC -6-3 211 (4th)
4.Jeremiah Masoli - Oregon - 5-11 216 (6th)
5.Tyrod Taylor - Virginia Tech - 6-1 215 (7th)

Top 5 Running backs

1.Quentin Castille - Nebraska - 6-1 245 (1st)
2.Graig Cooper - Miami - 6-0 203 (1st)
3.Armando Allen - Notre Dame - 5-10 198 (2nd)
4.C.J. Gable - USC - 6-1 195 (2nd)
5.Noel Devine - West Virginia - 5-8 176 (3rd)

Top 5 Wide Receivers

1.Ronald Johnson - USC - 6-1 190 (1st)
2.Niles Paul - Nebraska - 6-1 211 (1st)
3.Deonte Thompson - Florida - 6-0 196 (1st)
4.Lamark Brown - Kansas St. - 6-3 227 (1st)
5.Michael Floyd - Notre Dame - 6-3 195 (2nd)

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Martell Webb - Michigan - 6-4 255 (4th)
2.Dreu Young - Nebraska - 6-4 246 (4th)
3.Aaron Hernandez - Florida - 6-3 256 (4th)
4.Zack Pianalto - North Carolina - 6-4 251 (5th)
5.Brandon Warren - Tennessee - 6-2 221 (6th)

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.OC Kristopher O'Dowd - USC - 6-5 302 (top 5)
2.OT Anthony Davis - Rutgers - 6-6 325 (top 10)
3.OT Andrew Woodruff - Boise St. - 6-5 316 (1st)
4.OT Jason Pinkston - Pittsburgh - 6-4 300 (1st)
5.OG Mike Pouncey - Florida - 6-5 313 (1st)

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DT Marvin Austin - North Carolina - 6-3 307 (top 5)
2.DT Lawrence Marsh - Florida - 6-4 306 (1st)
3.DE Cameron Heyward - Ohio State - 6-6 289 (1st)
4.DE Terrell McClain - USF - 6-3 308 (1st)
5.DT Terron Sanders - Florida - 6-2 311 (1st)

Top 5 Linebackers

1.MLB Obi Ezeh - Michigan - 6-2 242 (1st)
2.MLB Dustin Earnest - Texas - 6-3 236 (1st)
3.OLB Darryl Gamble - Georgia - 6-2 250 (1st)
4.OLB Tyler Moeller - Ohio State - 6-0 218 (2nd)
5.OLB Spencer Paysinger - Oregon - 6-3 224 (2nd)

Top 5 Defensive Backs

1.FS Major Wright - Florida - 6-0 204 (top 5)
2.SS Morgan Burnett - Georgia Tech - 6-1 198 (top 5)
3.SS Chad Jones - LSU - 6-3 223 (top 5)
4.SS Reshad Jones - Georgia - 6-2 204 (top 10)
5.CB Dominique Franks - Okahoma - 5-11 187 (top 10)

Top 5 Specialists

1.P Jeremy Boone - Penn State - 5-9 173 (3rd)
2.PK Collin Wagner - Penn State - 5-9 172 (4th)
3.PK Kai Forbath - UCLA - 6-0 187 (4th)
4.PK Scott Blair - Georgia Tech - 5-10 176 (5th)
5.P Matt Bosher - Miami - 6-0 199 (5th)


Here is one final look at the order of the first two rounds of the draft -

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2010 NFL Draft Order (Rounds 1 and 2)

Round 1

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1.Tampa Bay
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2.Houston
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3.Buffalo
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4.Kansas City
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5.Miami
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6.San Francisco
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7.Jacksonville
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8.Cincinnati
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9.Cleveland
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10.Chicago
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11.Detroit
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12.Oakland
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13.Philadelphia
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14.New York Jets
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15.St. Louis
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16.Minnesota
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17.Baltimore
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18.Carolina
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19.Atlanta
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20.Washington
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21.Tennessee
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22.Seattle
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23.Green Bay
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24.Denver
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25.Pittsburgh
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26.New York Giants
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27.Indianapolis
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28.Dallas
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29.San Diego
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30.New Orleans
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31.Arizona
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32.New England


Round 2

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33.Tampa Bay
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34.Houston
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35.Buffalo
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36.Kansas City
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37.Miami
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38.San Francisco
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39.Jacksonville
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40.Cincinnati
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41.Cleveland
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42.Chicago
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43.Detroit
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44.Oakland
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45.Philadelphia
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46.New York Jets
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47.St. Louis
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48.Minnesota
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49.Baltimore
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50.Carolina
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51.Atlanta
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52.Washington
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53.Tennessee
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54.Seattle
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55.Green Bay
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56.Denver
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57.Pittsburgh
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58.New York Giants
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59.Indianapolis
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60.Dallas
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61.San Diego
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62.New Orleans
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63.Arizona
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64.New England






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