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2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

Olsen Wishes to be Traded

When the Chicago Bears hired former San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz, they were looking for someone that would help develop Jay Cutler into a serviceable QB.  What they didn't think about, was what this hiring would mean for Greg Olsen, who led the Bears with 60 catches and 8 touchdowns.  Martz loves for his wide receivers to catch and tight ends to block, which means that Olsen 

Top NFL Draft Prospects

10. Dez Bryant, WR

Denver Broncos(8-8)

This pick come from the trade that involved QB Jay Cutler going to the Chicago Bears last season.  With the obvious animosity between the Broncos and Pro Bowl WR Brandon Marshall, this looks like a sure pick.  At 6'2, 220 pounds, he is very physical at the line of scrimmage and incredibly tough to jam due to his quickness off the line and strength.  He does not possess world class speed, but still shows time and time again that ability to get away from defenders for big plays.  He would instantly be able to step in on return and form a formidable ally with WR Eddie Royal.  He has had off the field issues and was suspended this past season due to NCAA compliance issues.  He has also been known to be a  Prima Donna, but on the field you won't find any other WR in this draft that is better. 

Why he's good for the Broncos:

With the Broncos drafting defense heavy last season, this is the most logical pick for them.  With the emergence of QB Kyle Orton, and rookie RB Knowshon Moreno, the next move for them is picking up another threat from the receiving position.  If drafted, Bryant may be able to make the loss of Marshall a little easier to swallow.

 

NFL: Fewell to Accept Position with Giants

There are rumblings around the league stating that Buffalo Bills' interim coach, Perry Fewell, will accept the Defensive Coordinator job that has been left vacant by Bill Sheridan.  Sheridan, who was a rookie coordinator, was fired last week after a miserable season with the Giants.  There was news circulating that if the Bears offered him the job that he would take it, but I've heard that Fewell to the Giants will happen.  

From what I've read, Fewell is a great defensive mind... His specialty is the DBs and he demands respect and holds his players accountable for their actions.  The difference between his defense and the defense that the Giants have been accustomed to makes me believe we may be changing up a lot of personnel.  Fewell is a cover-2 guy, whereas the Giants primarily stick with man  coverages and throw in occasional zone blitzes.  Obviously under Sheridan   that didn't work, and Corey Webster will be the player to watch this coming year because he didn't become the cornerback he is today until Spags had him lining up man-to-man every down instead of zone coverages.

UPDATE: Fewell is still debating whether to take Bears or Giants' job...

Cribbs Breaks Career Record for Return Touchdowns

Josh Cribbs, of the Cleveland Browns, has just broken and then extended the NFL career mark for most kickoff returns for touchdowns.  The Browns do it all speedster, lines up as running back, wide receiver, kickoff returner, punt returner, and even defensive back.  Cribbs also tied the league record for most kickoff returned for touchdowns in a single game.  I love this kid.  He is so electric and I feel bad that he's trapped on a team such as the Browns.  According to ESPN, Cribbs has stated that the Browns have promised him a new deal by the end of the season.  It's so hard to gauge what type of contract to give someone like him.  Cribbs has three years left on his deal, which pays him $6.77 million over six years.  He has established himself as one of the elite return men and will look for a deal that is close to what Chicago Bears do it all Devin Hester has received.  Hester received a $40 million dollar deal over 4 years that will pay him $15 million guaranteed. 

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