2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – AFC North

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Andre Smith, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Chase Coffman, Cincinnati Bengals, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Coye Francies, David Veikune, Davon Drew, Derek Anderson, East Carolina, Evander Hood, Freddie Brown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, James Davis, Jarrett Johnson, Jonathan Luigs, Kaluka Maiava, Kamerion Wembley, Kraig Urbik, Lardarius Webb, Larry Foote, Marvin Lewis, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike Tomlin, Mike Wallace, mississippi, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Washington, Ole Miss, Paul Kruger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Jose State, USC, Utah, Wisconsin, Ziggy Hood

After handing out 2009 NFL Draft team grades to the beasts of the AFC East, it's time to evaluate how the AFC North's quartet did last weekend. Baltimore Ravens Grade: B+ Best: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah Kruger is an elite defensive end with high intensity. He brings versatility and power on either side, as ... Continue Reading

Should the Bengals have drafted Andre Smith?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, April 28th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Akili Smith, Andre Smith, Anthony Munoz, Baylor, Carson Palmer, Dan Wilkinson, Darrius Heyward-Bey, David Klingler, Eugene Monroe, Hall of Fame, Jason Smith, Ki-Jana Carter, Levi Jones, Marvin Lewis, Oakland Raiders, Peter Warrick, St. Louis, Virginia, Willie Anderson

As much attention that has been paid to the Oakland Raiders' pick of Darrius Heyward-Bey at #7 overall in last weekend's NFL Draft, it hasn‘t gone unnoticed that what happened with the pick before them was something similarly unsurprising and risky. A left tackle was a top priority for ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 1

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Andre Smith, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor, Boston College, Brandon Pettigrew, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Brian Cushing, Brian Dawkins, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Bruce Matthews, Buffalo Bills, Carson Palmer, Chicago, Chris Kemoeatu, Chris Wells, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Connecticut, Dallas, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Daunte Culpepper, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Donte' Stallworth, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Everette Brown, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Allen, Jason Smith, Jason Taylor, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State, Knowshon Moreno, Louis Delmas, LSU, Malcolm Jenkins, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Max Starks, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike McKenzie, Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Orlando Pace, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Phil Loadholt, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, Quinn Pitcock, Robert Ayers, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Considine, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ted Thompson, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Texas, Tyson Jackson, USC, Virginia, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Western Michigan, Ziggy Hood

How do the draft's top prospects grade out by position? Check out our 2009 NFL Draft prospect rankings. Of course, wait until after you're finished checking out Kevin's updated mock. Updated: 4/24/09 Round 1 1. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia When you calculate the value of the position, the ... Continue Reading

The debate continues: Is the 40 overrated?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, February 24th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: Andre Smith, combine, Darrius Heyward-Bey, mock draft

The combine is over and done with for another year, and the madness is still very much just beginning, as this year’s batch of draft prospects still has to go through the motions at least one more time between now and draft weekend. There were some impressive performances, and then there ... Continue Reading

How to Kill Your Draft stock, by Andre Smith

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, February 23rd 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Alabama, Andre Smith, Cincinnati, Detroit, Jacksonville, Nick Saban, Oakland, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington

I was occupied over the weekend, so I didn’t see this until today (late, I know), but what to make of Andre Smith’s disappearance from the combine? Yeah, he apologized for it, as he should’ve, but this was the last thing that the reigning Outland Trophy winner needed, with the ... Continue Reading

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Offense

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, February 18th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Baltimore, Baylor, Brandon Pettigrew, Buffalo, Cal, Chase Coffman, Chris Wells, Clemson, Cleveland, Connecticut, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Devin Moore, Donald Brown, Duke Robinson, Eugene Monroe, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Iowa, James Davis, Jared Cook, Jason Smith, Javon Ringer, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Kenny Britt, Knowshon Moreno, Liberty, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Michael Oher, Missouri, New York Giants, NFL Draft, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Percy Harvin, Rashard Jennings, Rhett Bomar, Rutgers, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis, Steven Jackson, Tennessee, USC, Virginia, Wyoming

This weekend, many an NFL Draft fanatic will be tuned into the NFL Network or sitting in front of their computer as the stars, starters, busts, and footnotes of tomorrow will showcase their talents at the combine in Indianapolis. New venue, new prospects, same process. Through all of ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Mock Draft (Updated: Feb. 20)

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 12th 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Andy Reid, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor, Boston College, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Cal, Chicago Bears, Chris Wells, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Correll Buckhalter, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Demetrius Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, Detroit Lions, Duke Robinson, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown, Florida, Florida State, Fred Taylor, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, JaMarcus Russell, james laurinaitis, Jason Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State, Knowshon Moreno, lesean mccoy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mario Williams, Mark Clayton, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Phil Loadholt, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, SEC, Sen'Derrick Marks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Texas, Texas Tech, Tyler Thigpen, USC, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, William Beatty, William Moore

The combine gets underway in earnest this weekend, with drills upon drills upon drills taking place from Saturday to Tuesday, starting with the offensive linemen tomorrow and ending with the defensive backs on Tuesday. I thought I’d squeeze in an update ahead of the important stuff, but it goes without saying ... Continue Reading

Score one for the little guy? Utah proves they’re worthy of the big time

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, January 4th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, ACC, Alabama, Alex Smith, Andre Smith, BCS, Boise State, Braden Godfrey, Brian Johnson, Fiesta Bowl, Freddie Brown, Glen Coffee, Heisman Trophy, John-Parker Wilson, Mark Ingram, Miami, NFL, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rose Bowl, SEC, Sugar Bowl, Texas, USC, Utah, Virginia Tech

Four years ago, Utah was a team led by a hotshot young coach, with a cute gimmicky offense and a future #1 pick in the shotgun. The Utes rolled through their schedule and slid up the polls through the season, and when all was said and done, they became ... Continue Reading

Alabama suspends Outland winner Smith for Sugar Bowl

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 29th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Alabama, Andre Smith, Florida, Glen Coffee, Nick Saban, Paul Kruger, SEC Championship Game, Utah

Nothing like a little bowl season suspension news to spice things up, right? Alabama takes on 12-0 Utah in the Sugar Bowl on Friday, but the Crimson Tide will be taking the field in the Big Easy without one of their biggest players, as award-winning offensive lineman Andre Smith has ... Continue Reading

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