2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Linebacker Results

This review of the linebackers at the 2010 NFL Combine analyzes the players a they were officially listed entering the combine, making several players who could potentially make a position switch not appear in this column. However, there were quite a few stand-out performers, as well as some guys who "wowed" ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Center Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 10th 2010. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Baylor, Boston College, Florida, Hawaii, Notre Dame

There aren't any sure-fire first rounders at the center position, although there are a few players who could be strongly argued as second rounders, with the top five all posing a decent argument to be first day selections. Read on for the 2010 NFL Draft rankings for the Center position: 1. Maurkice ... Continue Reading

Who could be the Big Ten’s 12th team?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, May 27th 2009. Under Featured, NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Arkansas, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Bob Huggins, Boston College, Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Jim Delany, Joe Paterno, MAC, Miami, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, SEC, South Carolina, syracuse, Virginia Tech, West Virginia

A couple of days ago, I discussed comments that Penn State coach Joe Paterno made about the Big Ten expanding to 12 teams, and I came to the conclusion that changes, in some way, do need to be made in order for the conference to return to being a real ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC North

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Asher Allen, B.J. Raji, Bernard Berrian, Boston College, Brad Jones, Brandon Pettigrew, California, Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews, Colorado, Dan Gronkowski, DeAndre Levy, Derek Kinder, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Jamarca Sanford, Jamon Meredith, Jarron Gilbert, Jasper Brinkley, Jay Cutler, Jerry Angelo, Justin Harrell, Louis Delmas, Marcus Freeman, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, mississippi, NFC North, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Phil Loadholt, Pittsburgh, Ryan Pickett, San Jose State, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Zack Follett

The members of the NFC North can all come away feeling pretty good about their acquisitions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Which NFC North member came out the best? Chicago Bears Grade: A Best: Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose State The Bears are all about defense, and now it looks like they're ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – AFC East

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Maybin, AFC East, Big Ten, Bill Belichick, Boston College, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Buffalo Bills, Chris Clemons, Darius Butler, Darryl Richard, Dwayne Jarrett, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Julian Edelman, Kellen Clemens, Kent State, Kentucky, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Mike Williams, Myron Pryor, New York Jets, Nic Harris, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Pat White, Patrick Turner, Ron Brace, Sean Smith, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, Southern Mississippi, Ted Ginn, Thomas Jones, Trent Edwards, UConn, USC, Vontae Davis, West Virginia

The 2009 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's time to take a look at how each team did. handing out grades and dishing out analysis on the best picks, worst picks, and steals for all 32 teams. We're going to break it all down, division by division, ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Defensive Tackles (4/22)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Tags: Alex Magee, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Chris Baker, Evander Hood, Fili Moala, Georgia Tech, Hampton, Jarron Gilbert, Missouri, Ole Miss, Peria Jerry, purdue, Ron Brace, San Jose State, Sen'Derrick Marks, USC, Vance Walker, Ziggy Hood

2009 NFL Draft Defensive Tackle Rankings 1. B.J. Raji (Boston College) A space-eater with great mass and bulk. Fairly athletic, with solid acceleration and speed for the position. Stou agains the run, and very effective rushing against the pass, as well. Will have to improve stamina and endurance at the next level. 2. ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it's time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, ... 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

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Defense and Special Teams

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 19th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Chris Long, Cincinnati, Clint Sintim, Colt David, Connor Barwin, D.J. Moore, Dannell Ellerbe, Darry Beckwith, Detroit, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Gerald McRath, Glenn Dorsey, Graham Gano, Illinois, Indianapolis, james laurinaitis, Jose Martinez, Kansas City, Larry English, Lou Groza Award, Louie Sakoda, Louis Delmas, LSU, Michael Johnson, Missouri, Northern Illinois, Ole Miss, Oregon, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Peria Jerry, Rashad Johnson, Rey Maualuga, Sean Smith, Sedrick Ellis, Sen'Derrick Marks, Southern Miss, St. Louis, Taylor Mays, Texas, USC, Utah, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Vernon Gholston, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

There’s no Glenn Dorsey, Chris Long, Sedrick Ellis, or Vernon Gholston to get wild about in the 2009 NFL Draft, at least at this point. All of those guys were in contention to be the #1 pick in the 2008 draft, and all four were off the board in ... 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

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