More Draft Coverage: Reaction from Around the League
May 4, 2011
In the days following the 2011 NFL Draft, team websites have featured several stories, videos and interviews with the former Canes they selected.
Here is a sampling of what is being said about Miami’s draftees:
Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com writes about Washington’s new wide out, Leonard Hankerson. He says Hankerson could replace former Cane Santana Moss, who is an unrestricted free agent.
Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com wrote a story about defensive end Allen Bailey, discussing his unique childhood story as well as where he fits in Kansas City’s plan going forward.
KCChiefs.com also has a video breakdown of Bailey as a player and at the NFL combine from earlier this spring.
Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com takes a look into the Texans drafting cornerback Brandon Harris. Scurfield quoted Houston DB coach Vance Joseph as saying Harris “plays like a five- of six-year vet”.
The website also has quotes from Harris on a conference call after he was taken as well as the video replay of his selection .
Raiders.com has a Q&A with DeMarcus Van Dyke , as well as a photo gallery and video of head coach Hugh Jackson talking about DVD on their draft central page.
Orlando Franklin has become a big story in Denver, as the offensive lineman was the first Cane off the board this year with the 46th-pick in the second round. Here is a story from Gary Caldwell on DenverBroncos.com , as well as a Q&A with Broncos’ head coach John Fox discussing the addition of Franklin to his roster.
The Tennessee Titans have solid coverage of their pick of LB Colin McCarthy on TitansOnline.com. Here is reaction from several people inside the organization on McCarthy, as well as a transcript of McCarthy’s conference call after his selection.
