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

2008 Virginia Cavaliers Preview: A Rebuilding Year for the Cavaliers

Posted By Jake Keyes On Saturday, July 12th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 ACC football, 2008 Virginia football preview, 2008 Virginia preview, Aaron Clark, ACC, ACC football preview, Al Groh, Alex Field, Allen Billyk, Antonio Appleby, Bob Pruett, Branden Albert, Byron Glaspy, Cedric Peerman, Chris Long, Clemson, Clint Sintim, Coastal Division, Connecticut, Duke, East Carolina, Eugene Monroe, Gator Bowl, Georgia Tech, Jameel Sewell, Jeffrey Fitzgerald, Jermaine Dias, John Phillips, Jon Copper, Jonathan Stupar, Kansas State, Kevin Ogletree, Klinton Ruff, Maryland, Maurice Covington, Miami, Mikell Simpson, Nate Lyles, North Carolina, Peter Lalich, Richmond, Scott Gardner, Texas Tech, Tom Santi, USC, Vic Hall, Virginia football, Virginia football preview, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Will Barker, Zak Stair

In 2007, Virginia finished with a 9-4 record, but they could have just as easily finished 4-9. The Cavaliers became the first team in NCAA history to win five games by two points or less. However, a win is a win, and the Cavaliers had a chance to win the ... Continue Reading

Guest Interview: Ryan of Turf Show Times

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, May 6th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Chris Long, David Vobora, Donnie Avery, John Greco, Justin King, keenan burton, Mr. Irrelevant, Roy Schuening, St. Louis Rams, Turf Show Times

Last week, Matty I of Miami Dolphins blog The Phinsider gave his post-draft take of the Dolphins. The St. Louis Rams had the #2 pick in the draft behind the Dolphins, and today, Ryan, who rants on the Rams at Turf Show Times, shares his opinions on how the ... Continue Reading

Thursday Blog Roundup: Deciphering draft possibilities

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, April 24th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons, Branden Albert, Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey, Jake Long, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Sedrick Ellis, St. Louis Rams, Vernon Gholston

The NFL Draft is only two days away, so the speculation about who's going to get who is more and more rampant by the millisecond. With the Kansas City Chiefs trading star defensive end Jared Allen and a sixth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for the 17th overall pick, ... Continue Reading

Dolphins tab Michigan’s Jake Long to be #1 overall pick; is it the right choice?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, April 23rd 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Bill Parcells, Chris Long, Jake Long, Jeff Ireland, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Michigan Wolverines, Vernon Gholston

There won't be any drama about who will be the first pick in this weekend's NFL Draft, as the Miami Dolphins found their man and signed him, pegging Michigan OT Jake Long to add a much-needed boost to their offensive line. I briefly pondered putting a catchy, Long-related headline, ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 1-8

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, April 13th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: , 2008 NFL Draft, Al Davis, Atlanta Falcons, Chris Long, Darren McFadden, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Glenn Dorsey, Jake Long, Kansas City Chiefs, Leodis McKelvin, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Mike Jenkins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL Draft, NFL Draft analysis, Oakland Raiders, Ryan Clady, Sedrick Ellis, St. Louis Rams, Vernon Gholston

The NFL Draft is only two weeks away, and speculation is rampant about who teams will be selecting with their first-round picks. There's certainly no shortage of options, and with that in mind, I thought I'd break down which directions each team looks likely to go in the opening ... Continue Reading

Eddie Griffin’s Updated Mock Draft

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, April 10th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chris Long, Cincinnati Bengals, Darren McFadden, Glenn Dorsey, Jake Long, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Rivers, Leodis McKelvin, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, NFL mock draft, Oakland Raiders, Ryan Clady, Sedrick Ellis, St. Louis Rams, Vernon Gholston

The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and I'll be updating my mock draft within the next day or two to include a third round, but for now, you can still check out my current mock. Here are the first 10 picks. 1. MIA: Jake Long, OT, Michigan The Dolphins have ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Needs: NFC West

Posted By Brian Walzel On Tuesday, March 25th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Arizona Cardinals, Boston College, Bryant Johnson, Chris Long, D.J. Hackett, Devin Thomas, Edgerrin James, Gosder Cherilus, Houston Texans, Isaac Bruce, Jake Long, Jeb Putzier, John Carlson, Jonathan Stewart, Karlos Dansby, Keith Rivers, Kenny Phillips, Kentwan Balmer, Lance Briggs, Limas Sweed, Marion Manningham, Michigan, Michigan State, NFC West, NFL, Notre Dame, Rashard Mendenhall, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Texas, Vernon Gholston

The NFC West, at least in its current incarnation, has never produced a Super Bowl champion, and the last team in the division to win the Big Game was the St. Louis Rams in 2000. Needless to say, the division has been fighting for respectability for nearly a decade. At ... Continue Reading

Monday combine updates: Top prospects and sleepers alike steal the show.

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, February 26th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Ali Highsmith, Athyba Rubin, Chris Long, Cliff Avril, Curtis Lofton, Dan Connor, David Vobora, Derrick Harvey, Dre Moore, Frank Okam, Gary Guyton, Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Goff, Keith Rivers, NFL Combine, Pat Sims, Quentin Groves, Sedrick Ellis, Stanford Keglar, Steve Octavien, Vernon Gholston, Xavier Adibi

On Monday, the defensive linemen and linebackers had their auditions in front of scouts at the combine. There were several impressive performers, and at the same time, there were a few guys who fell flat on their faces. Here's a look back at many of the notable performances ... Continue Reading

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