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Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech is rated the top sophomore among this year’s NFL draft prospects
Many NFL draft predictions list Crabtree among the top five players overall
Recent foot surgery has done little to lower Crabree’s status among NFL draft picks

Most experts expect the Dallas Cowboys’ draft for 2009 will focus on the offensive line and the defensive secondary
Dallas traded its first-round and third-round picks for Detroit receiver Roy Williams
Owner Jerry Jones’s unorthodox football strategies make any predictions about the Cowboys a hazardous business

The departure of All-Pro Plaxico Burress has made wide receiver a top priority for the New York giants' draft this year
Other areas of need for the Giants include outside linebacker and running back
The Giants have two second-round picks to go with the 29th pick in the first round

The defensive lineman makes contact with the opponent every time he is on the field. His physically demanding position requires tremendous focus, as he is always in the middle of the action
According to football drills expert Tom Bass, defensive line drills should emphasize taking the proper stance, moving on the ball, defeating blocks and separating from blocks, and rushing the quarterback
Defensive line drills can incorporate tackling drills and agility drills

The Bears gave up their first round pick in this year’s draft as part of a trade for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler
Most experts predict the Bears will select a wide receiver and a safety with their first two picks
Among the top receivers who might be available when the Bears pick in the second round are Ohio State’s Brian Robiskie and Florida’s Louis Murphy
A possible third-round pick is South Carolina safety Emanuel Cook

Signing bonuses are the biggest factor in determining the highest paid NFL players
Is Ben Roethlisberger the greatest quarterback? He had the top NFL players salary in 2008 because of a $25 million signing bonus
Early in 2009, Nnamdi Asomugha signed a huge contract. Even though he is an amazing football player, previously his name was known by only the most die hard fans, except in Oakland

Top experts in NFL draft predictions have quarterback Matthew Stafford being taken by the Detroit Lions as the first pick.
NFL draft projections have given Georgia’s Stafford a slight edge over USC’s Mark Sanchez as best quarterback.
Although the quarterback position is usually a high priority when it comes to NFL draft picks, this year’s QB crop seems a bit lean.

Left offensive tackles continue to cash in among NFL draft prospects.
NFL draft projections have Virginia’s Eugene Monroe being a top-five pick this year.
If the NFL draft picks proceed as experts expect, Monroe may end up on the Seattle Seahawks.

Offensive tackles continue to be a top priority when it comes to NFL draft picks.
This year's NFL draft prospects who are offensive tackles rate highly compared with previous years' OTs.
NFL draft projections have Baylor's Jason Smith as being among the first five players chosen.

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Scouts rate linebacker Curry at the top of NFL draft prospects for 2009.
Many draft predictions have Curry going to the St. Louis Rams with the second overall pick.
Curry’s credentials among NFL draft picks include winning the Butkus Award, the highest honor for linebackers.

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Football tactics for an offensive unit begin with choosing a football formation that plays to the strengths of the team’s offensive personnel
Offensive football formations involve deciding how many players will be used in two groups: running backs and receivers
The defensive football formations used by a team’s opponent also play a role in which football formation the offense uses

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