Nfl draft 2012

• The New England Patriots have two first-round picks this year. They could draft that impact pass-rusher they need, but we all know the Patriots. They wont. The Patriots are one of a few teams heading into the 2012 NFL draft that are likely to trade down.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• Editor's note: Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich analyzes some of the team's needs heading into the draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday.
(Akron Beacon Journal)
• This is the 37th in a daily series of in-depth evaluations on the top 40 prospects leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, which runs April 26-28. Today: Matt Kalil, OT, USC Strengths: Kalil is a tall tackle with remarkable athleticism.
(Sporting News)
• At ScarDraft.com the past year, Ive done a round table discussion with some of my colleagues called Kvetching Draftniks. This edition Ive decided to syndicate with Bleacher Report.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• The NFL Draft is less than a week away and NFL teams are figuring out exactly which players look good in hopes of improving their roster for the 2012 season.
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• But on Thursday night at the NFL draft, that won't matter one bit. "He's the key to this entire draft," says one agent.
(New York Daily News)
• At first glance, the Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL Draft would make most people snicker as they have just five picks (three coming from awarded compensatory picks). They are tied with the Saints for the fewest picks in the draft.
(ESPN)
• The draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in New York. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the needs As part of the bounty punishment, they lost second-round selections in 2012 and 2013.
(Los Angeles Times)
• His draft stock is based more on potential than production they are intrigued. Brockers is special, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said. That whole defensive tackle class is, man. Brockers is probably a top 10 or 12 pick.
(Sacramento Bee)
• Eleventh in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Middle linebackers. Many teams in need of defensive ends will find what they are looking for on draft weekend.
(Chicago Tribune)