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2010 NFL Draft

9. Buffalo Bills (6-10)

RB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)  

This was the surprise of the draft here.  With Jimmy Clausen on the board still, the Bills draft the big play-maker C.J. Spiller in order to add a little excitement and ability onto this offense.  

Why he's good for the Bills:

The Bills are in need of the home run threat, and Spiller is the biggest one on the board.  Think RB Chris Johnson for the Tennessee Titans and you will understand why they took this leap.

Dolphins Looking to Trade Ted Ginn

Due to the lack of productivity as a serviceable WR, the Miami Dolphins are rumored to be shopping former first-round draft pick, Ted Ginn per NFL.Com.  Ginn, who is an extremely valuable asset as a special teams player, has only caught five touchdowns as a receiver in three years.  The Dolphins could look to package Ginn with picks for someone like Denver Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall now that he has signed his tender, or could move up from the 12th pick in this years NFL Draft to pick up a player high on their draft board. 

Dez Bryant could be an option here, but I don't think that they would have to move up in order to draft him.  A lot of rumors have been swirling around Clemson RB C.J. Spiller, and that would be a nice addition to their team, especially with the type of trouble that RB Ronnie Brown is in right now.  Ginn has shown his abilities in the special teams game, but I have never seen his as a good WR overall.  He lacks size, and at times, has shown that he can't hold onto the ball.  IF they net a decent return, it will be worth it, because I don't see Ginn as a long time contributor.

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

14. Seattle Seahawks (5-11)

RB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)

With the left tackle position solidified with the drafting of Anthony Davis, the Seattle Seahawks draft RB C.J. Spiller with the 14th draft pick.  With Pete Carroll at the helm, the Seahawks will look for speed in the draft from the running back position, and Spiller is the best on the board.  With amazing speed and hands, Spiller fills a few of the Seahawks' needs as a KR/PR, and as another weapon for QB Matt Hasselbeck.    Spiller is a game-breaker and a much needed offensive threat for a team that managed only 98 yards per game on the ground.  

Why he's good for the Seahawks:

C.J. Spiller brings the game-changing dynamic that the Seahawks have been missing for years.  He has the ability to score everytime he touches the ball.  The one knock on him might be that he doesn't appear to be an every down back, and the Seahawks have two other running backs that will help take carries.  Although this might be a little too high for a complementary player, his ability and play-making capabilities are too much for the team to pass on.  Look for the Seahawks to line Spiller up wherever they can in order to keep him on the field as much as possible.  

 

Inside the NFL Combine- Part 4

Just a few things that I'll get into more in depth later on:

Tim Tebow tied the mark for best vertical by a QB since 2000 with a 38.5 inch jump... 

Top rated OT Russell Okung was unable to finish workouts when he endured a minor groin injury during a drill.  The injury, although minor, did prevent him from taking part in the vertical jump, broad jump, 3 cone drill, and shuttle drill.  He was on his way to having a stellar combine, in which he put up 38 reps on the bench press and posted a 5.17 40 yard dash.

Sproles will not be Back

Fresh off the release of LaDainian Tomlinson, the San Diego Chargers will not retain the services of Darren Sproles on another one-year contract.  This means the Chargers will be in dire need to replace the services of their top two running backs.  Sproles, who was the Chargers' franchise player last year, was due to earn 110% of what he earned last year since he would become a restricted free agent.  He would be due to make $7.3 million dollars this upcoming season.