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2012 NFL draft: Can Robert Griffin revive Santana Moss?
The Washington Redskins have found their quarterback and it’s a huge upgrade from Rex Grossman and John Beck.
The Redskins were the only team in the NFC East to not have a solid starting quarterback, but by selecting Robert Griffin III from Baylor they found their franchise player.
As the comparisons between Cam Newton and RG3 begin the real question is who will he count on to catch the ball.
The Redskins brought in Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan but is it possible that RG3 could revive Santana Moss the same way Cam Newton revived Steve Smith?
To the moon or bust: Andrew Luck vs Robert Griffin III
As Andrew Luck is chosen by the Indianapolis Colts and Robert Griffin is selected by the Washington Redskins history tells us one of these quarterbacks will either pan out or be a bust. Of course teams that are drafting would hope that this would not happen, but lets take a look down memory lane. Here’s a look at the past ten years of multiple quarterbacks taken in the top five of the draft.
2002 David Carr(1) and Joey Harrington (3) both quarterbacks were looked at as busts. You could give Harrington a pass and say that he did play for a while but both quarterbacks being drafted that high were looked at being the franchise guy but it never happened.
RGIII versus Luck will go down in 2012
Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck are the new starting quarterbacks of the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts. Don’t look now but they will be playing each other this season. Both ownerships and front offices of both teams have said that they will be intent with either one. The good thing about that ever so important decision of Jim Irsay and Dan Snyder is that either way, RGIII versus Luck will happen in 2012.
NFL mock draft 2.0: Cowboys bring competition for Romo?
Free Agency has come and gone, teams have filled needs through signings and are now preparing for the 2012 NFL Draft.
This off-season may go down in NFL history as the biggest Free Agency period of all time. Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow is now a New York Jet and Mario Williams is a Buffalo Bill. How have those signings changed the complexity of the NFL Draft, let’s see how in my second mock draft.
1. Indianapolis Colts- Andrew Luck QB Stanford: I have a solid top six that should only change barring any trades within the top six. Right now the only thing left for the Colts is to make it official and hear Roger Goodell announce Andrew Luck as the newest member of the Indianapolis Colts. We have seen rookie quarterbacks have success since 2008 when both Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco took their teams to the playoffs as rookies, and has continued on, now can Andrew Luck take the Colts to the playoffs in his first season?
RGIII intent on becoming a member of the Washington Redskins
Without a doubt, April 26th will be a very important date for Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. While there have been constant rumors that the Indianapolis Colts and their GM Jim Irsay may go after RGIII, the impression that RGIII has given as of late is that he wants to become a Washington Redskin. NBC Sports was the first to break new news that Robert Griffin has turned down an invitation to conduct a private workout for the Colts and there has also been some reports that have said that RGIII will not conduct any private workouts for any other team, including the Redskins. The impression though has been left and barring any bizarre move by the Colts, Robert Griffin III will be the next quaterback for the Washington Redskins.
Washington Redskins 2012 NFL draft: 30 days and counting
The 2012 NFL Draft will take place April 26-28 and that means that it is just under 30 days and counting until the Washington Redskins find out exactly who they will be picking at the number two spot in the draft order. Dan Snyder and Mike Shannahan made a huge offseason deal, giving up their number one draft pick until the year 2015 in order to move up and get a shot at selecting Robert Griffin III. Stanford QB Andrew Luck is the projected top pick and it should certainly be close between him and RGIII but if something drastic happens and Colts GM Jim Irsay decides to go with Griffin, it would mean that Luck most likely would be coming to DC.
2012 NFL mock draft: First round
After teasing you with my divisional mock draft tour, I now present to you the full 32 team first round mock. This will be the first of about 3 or 4 mock drafts I will do leading up to Thursday Night April 26th when the 2012 NFL Draft gets under way.
Redskins strike a deal with Rams for second pick in NFL draft
The Washington Redskins search for a quarterback is over as they will move up to the number two pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
Could ‘blockbuster’ trade for RGIII and second pick be in store for Redskins?
With the strong showing of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III from Baylor in the NFL Draft Combine, word is coming out that the Redskins are among a trio of teams who are willing to make a ‘blockbuster’ trade with the St. Louis Rams for the second pick in order to acquire the dazzling QB.
2012 Mock Draft: NFC East edition
Welcome to the second Divisional Mock Draft where this week I will feature the NFC East, and the AFC North. It was an interesting season for the NFC East, as the Philadelphia Eagles were expected to be a Super Bowl contender but fell flat after their big spending spree. The Dallas Cowboys were once again plagued by not being able to play well when it mattered most, while the Washington Redskins were still the Redskins despite showing bright spots throughout the season. While the New York Giants finished the season 9-7 and went on to win their second Super Bowl in five seasons and Eli Manning became elite.
5 NFL teams that won’t make the playoffs in 2012
How depressing it must be to know that your favorite NFL team doesn’t stand a chance at making the playoffs even in a league of parity. Ah parity. It’s the NFL concept of all teams being equal. It’s the idea that with a tweak here and a transaction there, every team has a chance to go to the Super Bowl in any given season. In 2011, the New York Giants were one game over .500 yet they won the Super Bowl. In fact, there were nine teams with a better record than the World Champion Giants but when it was all said and done, New York hoisted the Lombardi. That should give a lot of franchises hope going into the 2012 season. But even with league parity some franchises remain hopeless. Several NFL teams are just so bad that they don’t have a chance at getting to the Super Bowl or even making the playoffs for that matter. Here are five NFL teams who won’t make the playoffs in 2012.
Cleveland Browns – This franchise has never been the same since it went inactive from 1996-
99 following owner Art Modell’s move of the original Brown’s team to Baltimore after the 1995 season. The NFL reactivated the Cleveland Browns in 1999 but you’ve got to wonder why? Since then the Browns have posted only two winning seasons (10-6 in 2007 and 9-7 in 2002). The Browns currently have questions and holes at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Cleveland has the 4th overall pick in the upcoming draft and a likely candidate could be Robert Griffin III. The problem is that even with RG3, the Browns don’t have enough talent to put around him to make a run at the playoffs. This franchise will remain in distress for several years to come.
Minnesota Vikings – Where to start with this team? The Vikings 
finished the 2011 regular season at 3-13. How a team with Adrian Peterson only wins three games is pretty remarkable. Christian Ponder made some strides at quarterback in his rookie season but let’s be honest; this team is more than a few pieces away from becoming competitive again. Unfortunately for Vikings fans, don’t expect things to stabilize in 2012. If the Vikings can’t get it turned around, look for the organization to make coaching changes starting at the top with head coach Leslie Frazier.
Jacksonville Jaguars – New Ownership, new coaching staff, same 
Jaguars. This team is a lot like the Vikings. They have a prized possession at running back but nothing else to compliment Maurice Jones-Drew. Blaine Gabbert is questionable at best as a future starting quarterback in the NFL and this team has many needs on both sides of the ball. A smart move for the Jaguars may be to trade MJD to Denver for Tim Tebow. Yeah, the team would still suck but Tebow would generate media buzz in Florida like no other. Ticket sales would skyrocket and he would restore interest to a very uninteresting franchise.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – After a 10-6 2010 season the Buccaneers quit on former head coach 
Raheem Morris in 2011. Josh Freeman took two steps back and the rest of the team seemed to follow. Even with that said of all the teams on this list Tampa will be the first to return to the playoffs but there’s absolutely no way that will happen in 2012. The Bucs have the 5th pick in the 2012 NFL draft and if Cleveland is foolish enough to pass on RG3 then they should definitely take him. RG3 and Legarrette Blount could provide a solid nucleus for this team for years to come.
Indianapolis Colts – It will take more than Luck for this team to make the playoffs in 2012. 
The Colts cleaned house after their regular season ended with a 2-14 record. They have multiple veterans who are likely to become free agents as the path that this franchise has chosen to take is clearly to wipe the slate clean and start anew. Some teams reload, but the Colts are definitely rebuilding. In all likelihood they will take Andrew luck with the first overall pick. Unfortunately for Colts fans, Luck is not the savior of this franchise because in its current state, there is nothing to save. Consider 2012 a successful season if the Colts win five games.
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Top 10 Picks
The 2012 NFL Draft Order is set, the only thing left is to order the remaining playoff teams and Draft season will be in full swing. The Indianapolis Colts won the Andrew Luck sweepstakes and hold the number one pick. It is guaranteed that they will be taking Andrew Luck to be Peyton Manning’s successor in Indianapolis. Jeff Fisher will have a tall task in St. Louis as he looks to be the next coach to take on the task of rebuilding the Rams, while Leslie Frazier’s first year in Minnesota didn’t quite go well. Mike Holmgren has the Cleveland Browns once again picking in the top ten but thanks to the trade with Atlanta, he will have an extra pick to help the Browns try to compete in the competitive AFC North. Meanwhile in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are going from a ‘youngry’ Raheem Morris to a coach who has yet to be named and will look to turn Tampa back into the team who won ten games in 2010. From there, the Jaguars, Redskins, Panthers, Dolphins and Bills round out your Top Ten draft order heading into the off-season.
Plenty of teams inside the top ten who need a QB, and with Matt Barkley and Landry Jones returning that will throw a wrench into the plans for those teams. Will that cause teams to trade ahead of Cleveland, who would most certainly take Robert Griffin in order to take Griffin before he falls to Cleveland. Some are going to have new coaches while others will have new General Managers. So I present to you, a Mock Draft covering the Top ten teams and project who they could draft in April.
1. Indianapolis Colts- Andrew Luck QB Stanford: This is a no brainer right here, Luck is going to be the future of Indianapolis. The only question that remains is what happens to Peyton Manning, will he be traded or will he stay and tutor Luck for a year or two before giving way to the Andrew Luck Era.
2. St. Louis Rams- Matt Kalil OT USC: Jeff Fisher’s very first task as the Head Coach of the Rams should be ensuring Sam Bradford doesn’t catch the David Carr syndrome. They have tried to fix the offensive line but with no prevail, Matt Kalil is a Franchise Left Tackle who can come in and protect Bradford for the next decade or so.
3. Minnesota Vikings- Justin Blackmon WR Ok. State: In 1998 the Vikings said hello to Randy Moss who was drafted 22nd overall and became a star player right away. In 2012, the Vikings say hello to their new Randy Moss, Justin Blackmon. Christian Ponder needs a legit number one receiver and with Blackmon on board joining Adrian Peterson, the Vikings offense should be much better next year.
4. Cleveland Browns- Robert Griffin III QB Baylor: Colt McCoy right now is doing nothing to show he can be a franchise quarterback. He was drafted in the third round so the Browns don’t have much invested in him and with a rookie wage scale, they can afford to draft Griffin. Now the question will be, will Griffin finally stop the quarterback carousel in Cleveland and finally provide them a franchise quarterback.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne CB LSU: Cornerback is the big issue for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into the off-season. Ronde Barber will turn 37 before the Draft and is a Free Agent. Aquib Talib is one more offense away from being suspended from the league and has a court date in March, a month before the Draft. Claiborne is not only the best player available but he also fills a need. Tampa’s young defense gets better with the addition of Claiborne.
6. Washington Redskins- Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina: To whomever will be the Redskins QB in 2012, I give you a present in the form of Alshon Jeffery. Now of course I do expect Washington to try to trade up for Robert Griffin but I don’t do trades this early. So assuming they stay at six, they get a weapon for either Grossman or Beck and whoever the franchise quarterback ends up being.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Quinton Coples DE UNC: Jacksonville loves drafting defensive lineman early and unfortunately they have drafted busts which leads to the more permanent fix in Coples. Coples has the perfect size, speed and athleticism to be a force for the Jaguars on defense. Coples ended the season with 7.5 sacks and in a division where you face Matt Schaub and Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck twice a year, you have to get to the Quarterback and Coples certainly will do that.
8. Miami Dolphins: Trent Richardson RB Alabama: This could be the first shocker here, but Richardson is the best player available here at eight. I know they drafted Daniel Thomas last year but with it being a two back league, Richardson can come in as the starter with Thomas and Bush taking over for Richardson on third downs or in goal line situations.
9. Carolina Panthers: Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama: The Panthers must work on their defense to make sure Newton doesn’t have to do everything. Carolina was ranked dead last against the pass and must do something to slow down other teams from beating them in the air. This is a good young team who I expect to be a playoff contender couple years down the line but must improve their defense in order to do so.
10. Buffalo Bills: Jonathon Martin OT Stanford: This is the best scenario for the Bills come Draft night. When the Bills suffered injuries to their offensive line and had to move players around, the offense suffered and so did Ryan Fitzpatrick. Demetrius Bell is not a franchise Left Tackle, while Jonathon Martin is. Martin can solidify the offensive line and ensure Ryan Fitzpatrick stays up right and the Bills can get back to the team who was 5-2.
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