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Mile High Report: Why do we mock drafts?
MLive.com: You probably heard this a couple days ago, but Dan LeFevour has decided to not throw at the combine. Instead, he's focusing on his pro day to throw. I don't know if Dan LeFevour, or his agent, knows this but he's not Jimmy Clausen or Sam Bradford. Nor did he look that good enough at the Senior Bowl to justify not throwing.
Detroit Free Press: After C.J. Spiller, there’s a big drop off in running backs, opines Carlos Monarrez. That is a fairly true statement. If I had players in tiers, Spiller would be alone at the top. The next tier would be Jahvid Best, Jonathan Dwyer and Ryan Matthews.
Victoria Advocate: Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says “It’s going to be a really strong draft.” After the first round, he’s right. A lot of the talent that will be picked in the third round is very similar to the talent picked in the second round this year.
Sports Illustrated: Small-school prospects to keep an eye on at the combine. Some of these guys -- like running back Joique Bell or wide receiver Donald Jones -- may see their stock drop in Indianapolis. They’re production players, not athletic wonders.
Buffalo Rumblings: A giant look at the possible trade partners for the Bills. This is a good read.
MyCentralJersey.com: Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty expects to run the 40-yard dash in the 4.3-second range at the combine. McCourty is considered a draft riser and this, obviously, would only help.
Dallas Morning News: Conversely, Stanford running back Toby Gerhart says he’s running the 40 in 4.43 seconds. For such a big back, this would be extraordinary. If the combine’s track is like it was last year -- very slow -- don’t expect that from Gerhart. Furthermore, what he needs to show is agility. The shuttle drill will be crucial for Gerhart.
St. Louis Globe Democrat: A quick preview of the combine, mostly from a Rams point of view.
Palm Beach Post: It's clear that Miami's top draft need is inside linebacker. I disagree. In a 3-4, inside linebackers can be found later in the draft. For me, the Dolphins have to address the pass rush first.
Sporting News: A look at overrated and underrated draft prospects. Apparently Jonathan Crompton is overrated. Can someone point me toward anyone even favorably rating Crompton?
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