Five Things To Watch For: Washington Redskins

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, August 9th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Brian Orakpo, Clinton Portis, Jason Campbell, Jason Taylor, Jim Zorn, NFC East, Washington Redskins

The Redskins started hot in 2008 and showed the world their potential. Unfortunately, with a disappointing 2-6 finish, they missed the playoffs, causing mixed reviews and a lot of uncertainty. After a solid draft and a big off-season full of DeAngelo Hall and Albert Haynesworth signings, the Redskins look to be back ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC East

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Bobby Carpenter, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Cal Poly, Chris Cooley, Cody Glenn, Cornelius Ingram, Dallas Cowboys, David Buehler, DeSean Jackson, Eddie Williams, Eli Manning, Florida, Hakeem Nicks, Idaho, Jason Williams, Jeremy Maclin, josh mccown, Kevin Barnes, kevin curtis, lesean mccoy, Macho Harris, Maryland, Mike Mickens, Mike Sellers, Missouri, Nebraska, New York Giants, NFC East, Nick Folk, North Carolina, Philadelphia Eagles, Ramses Barden, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, Sheldon Brown, Stephen McGee, Texas, Texas A&M, Teyo Johnson, Tony Romo, Travis Beckum, USC, Virginia Tech, Washington Redskins, Western Illinois

We've done our evaluations of how the AFC's teams did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Now it's time to turn our focus to the NFC, starting with the loaded NFC East. Dallas Cowboys Grade: C Best: Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois Williams gives the Cowboys the athletic linebacker they thought they ... Continue Reading

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

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 22nd 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Maybin, Brian Orakpo, David Veikune, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, LSU, Michael Johnson, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Richmond, Robert Ayers, Tennessee, Texas, Tyson Jackson, Utah

NFL Draft Defensive End Rankings 1. Brian Orakpo (Texas) Oustanding athlete with excellent size and speed. Has tremendous versatility, and could make an impact in a number of ways at the next level. Excels in pass rushing, and enjoyed an excellent senior year (11.5 sacks). Has average hands and rush moves. ... 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

2008 Texas Longhorns Preview

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, August 24th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Texas Longhorns football preview, Aaron Williams, Big 12, Big 12 South, Blake Gideon, Brian Orakpo, Chris Ogbannaya, Colt McCoy, Dan Buckner, Desean Hales, Foswhitt Whittaker, Jordan Shipley, Lamarr Houston, Mack Brown, Nolan Brewster, Oklahoma, Quan Cosby, Rashad Bobino, Roddrick Muckleroy, Roy Miller, Ryan Palmer, Sergio Kindle, Texas, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech, Vondrell McGee

Last season wasn’t quite the season that Texas probably hoped for, but it was a good season nonetheless. The Longhorns started the season 4-0, but losses to Kansas State and Oklahoma in their first two Big 12 games dealt a huge blow to their conference title hopes. But, ... Continue Reading

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