2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Tight End Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, March 1st 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Arizona, BYU, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Illinois, Jermaine Gresham, Miami, NFL Combine, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, USC

Tight end isn't has highly scrutinized of a position as quarterback, running back, and receiver, but in terms of athleticism and drafting, there still can be a lot learned at the NFL Combine. Many were waiting to see who would run the fastest, how Jermaine Gresham would perform, and if Anthony ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Wide Receiver Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, March 1st 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Arizona State, Arrelious Benn, Baylor, Chris McGaha, Cincinnati, Clemson, combine, Dez Bryant, Golden Tate, Illinois, Jordan Shipley, Louisville, Mardy Gilyard, Mike Williams, NFL Combine, Notre Dame, Ohio, Southern Methodist, syracuse, Toledo, UConn, USC, West Virginia

The big news floating around the NFL Combine has been about Dez Bryant, as several teams are concerned about his character. While they have reason to be, they should be equally concerned that he didn't participate in any drills at the Combine. In an effort to shine a light on some wide ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Offensive Guard Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 10th 2010. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Alabama, Arkansas, Clemson, Idaho, Illinois, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, USC, Virginia Tech

There are quite a few teams in the NFL that desperately need help on the inside of their lines to produce better results in their ground game. Here are this year's rankings for the guys responsible for getting the ground game going. Read on for the top ten guards for ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 26th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Arrelious Benn, Cincinnati, Clemson, Danario Alexander, Dez Bryant, Dezmon Briscoe, Golden Tate, Illinois, Jordan Shipley, LSU, Mardy Gilyard, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Percy Harvin, Tulane, USC

There are several gifted athletes in this year's crop of wide receivers, although there isn't necessarily one sure-fire "stud" that rises above the rest. This top ten is very diverse, as it ranges from speedy burners that need to work on refining their route-running, to polished route-runners with excellent hands, but ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Aaron Maybin, Aaron Rodgers, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Arizona Cardinals, Arrelious Benn, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, California, Carlos Dunlap, Chad Ochocinco, Chase Coffman, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dez Bryant, ed reed, Eric Berry, Florida, Georgia Tech, Gerald McCoy, Golden Tate, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacob Hester, Jahvid Best, Jim Schwartz, Jimmy Clausen, Joe Haden, Jordan Shipley, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, Kevin Walter, Kyle Boller, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Clayton, Mark Tauscher, Miami Dolphins, Mike Shanahan, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Clements, Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, Notre Dame, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Patrick Crayton, Pete Carroll, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Richard Seymour, Roy Williams, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Shonn Greene, Steve Slaton, Steve Spagnuolo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Taylor Mays, Ted Thompson, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart, Tony Pike, Torry Holt, Troy Polamalu, ucla, USC, Vince Young

We already took a crack at the 2010 NFL Draft, but after seeing which players have officially declared, and how several prospects unfolded as the season went on, we knew we were way off. But it's the dawning of a new NFL season, despite the playoffs still going on, as the ... Continue Reading

College Football Picks (Week 13): Top 25 Games

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under NCAA Football, Previews & Predictions Tags: Alabama, Anthony Dixon, Arkansas, auburn, Boise State, Brigham Young, BYU, Case Keenum, Cincinnati, Clemson, Colorado, Colt McCoy, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Illinois, Les Miles, LSU, Mark Ingram, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Rice, Ryan Mallett, South Carolina, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Tim Tebow, ucla, USC, Utah, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Zac Robinson

There's nothing like Thanksgiving week if you're a college football fan, right? Not only does this week offer up the chance to get our fill on various delicious meats, sides, and desserts, but our sports appetite will be more than whetted as well, with several of college football's top rivalries ... 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

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

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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