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2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Cornerback Results
After Joe Haden ran the “40 heard round the world” scouts everywhere are suddenly dropping the star corner out of their top eight in NFL Mock Drafts all around. However, anyone who knows football is smart enough to know that he still has the skills and athleticism to hand with NFL receivers. But what did [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Outside Linebacker Rankings
The most difficult thing to discern when compiling rankings for outside linebackers and defensive ends, is both picking which position each player is best suited for, as well as which position NFL teams think they’re best suited for. Picking a player to play a position he has little-to-no experience in can stunt his growth, and [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Inside Linebacker Rankings
There doesn’t appear to be as big of a need for inside linebackers in this draft as their is for outside linebackers, but there’s no denying that this year’s class is a group of fine spy-masters that have the ability to control the middle of the field. They may go fairly unnoticed out of lack [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Rankings
Like most year’s, the 2010 NFL Draft class has the potential to put several offensive tackles in the first round, while 3-4 have the potential to go in the first 10-15 picks. And we’re being conservative. There’s never a lack of necessity for strong, athletic tackles in the NFL, and quite a few fit the [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Tight End Rankings
This year’s crop of tight ends doesn’t boast the athletic, speedy tight ends in year’s past, although there are a few that could fit the bill. However, outside of the top six, it’s extremely arguable that an NFL team will find it difficult to get an upgrade over what they already have. Take a look [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
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 other 28 teams not [...]
Unshakable Stanzi the perfect man to lead perfect Hawkeyes
Is there a more frustrating player in the country than Ricky Stanzi? There might be, but Iowa’s junior quarterback is definitely near the top of the list. In a way, you could say that Stanzi is the epitome of the 9-0 Hawkeyes. Not always pretty, but effective. Ugly as sin one moment, amazing the next. [...]
What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)
Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle that is college football. Likewise, [...]
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – AFC East
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, starting with the AFC East. Buffalo [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3
Go Back to Round 2 Round 3 65. Detroit Lions – Fili Moala, DT, USC Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven’t had since Shaun Rogers. [...]
