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Boldin trade and free agency analysis

March 7, 2010

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With the league entering its first uncapped year since 1993 there was a lot of uncertainty as to what teams would do with regards to free agency.
Would the one or two head scratcher, big money deals we see every offseason get consummated? Would most teams continue to operate as [...]

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Are the Patriots rebuilding or reloading?

February 25, 2010

After missing the playoffs in 2008 with an 11-5 record, despite a season ending injury to Tom Brady, the Patriots managed to make it to the post season even with a large void of veteran leadership before getting blown out by the Ravens.
The retirements of Rodney Harrison and Tedy Bruschi, along with the trade of [...]

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What will be the Jets offseason focus?

February 24, 2010

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Behind a rookie head coach and quarterback the New York Jets rode a stingy defense and a solid running game all the way to the AFC Championship game, even if it did require a little help from the Colts in week 16. With one of the league’s best cornerbacks [...]

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Where do the Dolphins go from here?

February 23, 2010

After making the jump from worst to first, the Dolphins finished the 2009 season out of the playoff hunt, but may have finally found their quarterback of the future in Chad Henne. Here’s a quick snapshot of the Dolphins as they head into the 2010 offseason.
2009 Team Record: 7-9
First Round Pick: 12th Overall
Roster Analysis
2009 [...]

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Circling the wagons with the Bills

February 22, 2010

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2009 Team Record: 6-10
First Round Pick: 9th Overall
Roster Analysis
2009 Active Roster Batting Average (NFL Average): 43.40% (44.69%)
2009 Draft Pick Retention: 87.5%*
Undrafted Players on 2009 Active Roster (NFL Average): 28.3% (27%)
2010 Free Agents
Unrestricted: 7
Restricted^: 5
Notable: Terrell Owens, WR (UFA), Josh Reed, WR (UFA), Chris Draft, OLB (UFA)
Last Five 1st Round Draft [...]

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2009 Playoff Teams and the Draft

January 10, 2010

As part of our continuing analysis of the impact of the draft on NFL rosters we have taken a look at the 2009 playoff teams. The graphic above shows the relation between the different teams, the average of their overall draft picks and the number of team drafted players on the current active roster [...]

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OTC Analysis: New York Jets (#6 & #30)

April 28, 2008

New York Jets
Entering the 2008 offseason the New York Jets seemed to be competing with the Oakland Raiders to see who could spend more on free agent contracts. With their own sixth pick in the draft the Jets would select Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State, an odd selection considering the rich free agent deal they [...]

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OTC: New York Jets (#30 from Green Bay)

April 27, 2008

New York Jets
2007 Record: 4-12
2008 1st Round Selection:
Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
Last Five 1st Round Picks:
2007 – Darrelle Revis (CB / #14)
2006 – Nick Mangold (C / #29)
2006 – D’Brickashaw Ferguson (T / #4)
2004 – Jonathan Vilma (MLB / #12)
2003 – Dewayne Robertson (DT / #4)
Other TE 1st Round Selections (Last 20 Years):
2000 – Anthony Becht [...]

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OTC: Buffalo (#11)

April 27, 2008

Buffalo Bills
2007 Record: 7-9
2008 1st Round Selection:
Leodis McKelvin, DB, Troy
Last Five 1st Round Picks:
2007 – Marshawn Lynch (RB / #12)
2006 – John McCargo (DT / #26)
2006 – Donte Whitner (SS / #8)
2004 – J.P. Losman (QB / #22)
2004 – Lee Evans (WR / #13)
Other DB 1st Round Selections (Last 20 Years):
2006 – Donte Whitner [...]

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OTC: New England (#10 from New Orleans)

April 27, 2008

New England Patriots
2007 Record: 16-0
2008 1st Round Selection:
Jared Mayo, LB, Tennessee
Last Five 1st Round Picks:
2007 – Brandon Meriweather (DB / #24)
2006 – Laurence Maroney (RB / #21)
2005 – Logan Mankins (G / #32)
2004 – Benjamin Watson (TE / #32)
2004 – Vince Wilfork (NT / #21)
Other LB 1st Round Selections (Last 20 Years):
1999 – Andy Katzenmoyer [...]

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