2011 NFL Mock Draft: How Far Are Nick Fairley, Ryan Mallett Falling?

March 4, 2011   ·   Eric Bowman   ·   Jump to comments

As we wait for word on weather or not there will be a new collective bargaining agreement, we look to the NFL draft to save us from all the labor talks.
The combine has passed, so now we make a few changes to our draft boards. Some guys fell and others took a leap forward.
I try not to pay too much attention to the combine because, hey, anybody can get out there and perform well in a t-shirt and gym shorts. What a player does on the field in pads is what I am concerned with.  
A lot can happen between now and April 28th, so who knows where players end up. Prospects still have their pro day to try and climb up on the boards.
So, without further ado here is my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. As always, I welcome your thoughts. 
 
1. Carolina: Da'Quan Bowers, DE
17. New England(from Oakland): J.J. Watt, DE
2. Denver: Patrick Peterson, CB 
18. San Diego: Tyron Smith, OT
3. Buffalo: Cam Newton, QB 
19. New York...

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