2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC North

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Kyle LongFor the final division in this series, Jared Counterman takes a look at one of the most interesting divisions in this draft, the NFC North. Whether it was the Vikings making a big splash in the first round, Green Bay grabbing two starting quality running backs, or Chicago making a surprising first round selection, the NFC North added quite a few new faces that will likely be making an early impact. 

Which team put together the best class?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the AFC East

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Between the quarterback drama in New York, the rebuilding projects in Miami and Buffalo, and the never-ending reign of the Patriots at the top of the AFC, there's rarely a dull moment in the AFC East. That was true during the draft as well, as both the Bills and the Jets made some surprising moves that shake up the division for years to come. 

How did each of these teams do during the draft? Jared Counterman examine's each of the AFC East draft classes. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC South

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Star LotuleleiIn the NFC South, there's no shortage of superstars on the offensive side of the ball. Between players like Cam Newton, Drew Brees, Julio Jones, and Doug Martin, it's rare to see a divisional match-up with out the potential for some serious fireworks. 

It appeared as though the entire division had that in mind when they entered the draft, as each team put an emphasis on the defensive side of the ball. Was each team able to acquire weapons that will help slow down those high powered offenses in 2013?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC East

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Travis FredrickThere may not have been more interesting division to follow during the draft than the NFC East. What strategies would the new look Eagles employ? Who would Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have their eyes set on? Would it be the Giants or Redskins that would find the pieces to get them to the next level? 

Alex Brown takes a look at these draft classes and how the players selected will impact 2013 and beyond. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the AFC West

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DJ FlukerFor 3/4 of the AFC West, the mission for the draft was simple: try and catch up to the Broncos. Meanwhile, Denver had quite a different goal, as they're looking to make it to the Super Bowl with a very talented roster and an aging quarterback. 

Did the AFC West as a whole have a strong draft class? Did the Broncos find the talent they need to get them to the next level? Mark Dulgerian explores that and more and he grades each class in the AFC West. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC West

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Jonathan CooperThe NFC West was one of the most competitive divisions in the league last season, and that's only become more true after both Seattle and San Francisco put together stellar off seasons prior to the draft. In the mean time, St. Louis is still a team on the rise and Arizona is looking to undergo a culture change in 2014. 

Having a solid draft will be crucial for each of these teams as they look to win a NFC West title. Which team did the best?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the AFC North

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Jarvis JonesA team's success in the draft is important regardless of what division they play it, but when it's a division that is home to the Super Bowl champions, keeping up is even more important. That's the task for the teams in the AFC North this season. 

Will Pittsburgh be able to reclaim their domination of the division, or will it be Cincinatti that challenges Baltimore? Can Cleveland continue building in the right direction? All of that well depend somewhat on how their 2013 draft classes pan out. What should fans expect out of these classes?

 

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2013 NFL Draft: The AFC's Top Undrafted Free Agents

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Dennis JohnsonEvery season there a few undrafted free agents that go on to have succesful careers. The key to that surprising success? Finding the right fit to sign with in April. 

In the free agent frenzy that occured once the 7th round was in the books, several teams in the AFC may have found some gems that could end up sticking on the roster during the regular season. Optimum Scouting's Mark Dulgerian examines which UDFA's ended up with the best fits on AFC teams. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: The NFC's Top Undrafted Free Agents

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Brandon McgeeFor all 32 NFL teams, the end of the draft Saturday night wasn't the end of the process, but instead it was the start to another key part of the offseason: signing undrafted free agents before another team convinces them to sign elsewhere. 

Optimum Scouting's Alex Brown takes a look at the NFC and which players and their new teams should be the best fit. 

 

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2013 NFL Draft: Grading the AFC South

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DeAndre HopkinsWith the 2013 NFL Draft now in the books, it's now time for the yearly tradition of analyzing every pick each team has made. While it's impossible to truly grade a draft until each player has had a couple of seasons under his belt, it's still interesting to evaluate the class that each team put together. 

We'll start by looking that the AFC South, where everyone else is looking to catch up with the Houston Texans. Houston entered the weekend looking for the last couple of pieces to push them into the Super Bowl. Did the find what they were looking for?

 

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