Five Things To Watch For: San Diego Chargers
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, August 3rd 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC West, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry English, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman
After finishing off a late season run with a whipping of the Broncos, the Chargers eked into the 2008 playoffs with an 8-8 record and a division title, despite battling injuries and inconsistency for much of the season.
While they couldn't get past the eventual Super Bowl champions Steelers, they did ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Grades - AFC West
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Al Davis, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Champ Bailey, Colorado State, Darcel McBath, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Devery Henderson, Donald Washington, Dwayne Bowe, Florida, Fresno State, Gartrell Johnson, Georgia, Glenn Dorsey, John Lynch, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Larry English, Louis Murphy, LSU, Maryland, McNeese State, Mike Mitchell, New Orleans, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio, Ohio State, purdue, Quintin Lawrence, Richard Quinn, Robert Ayers, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Tom Brandstater, Tony Gonzalez, Tony Scheffler, Tyson Jackson
Three down, one to go. We round out our 2009 NFL Draft grades of the AFC's teams with a look at the AFC West, where quite a few interesting moves were made on Saturday and Sunday.
Denver Broncos
Grade: B+
Best: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
While the Broncos spent the off-season ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Defensive Ends (4/22)
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 22nd 2009. Under Uncategorized 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 2
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Uncategorized 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
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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
2008 MAC Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-MAC Picks
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, May 28th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 MAC football preview, Akron football, Alex Steigerwald, Andre Neblett, Andrew Hartline, Andrew Johnson, Antonio Brown, B.J. Hill, Ball State football, Barry Church, Bill Cubit, Boo Jackson, Bowling Green football, Brandon Crawford, Brandon West, Bryant Haines, Buffalo football, Casey Droscha, Central Michigan football, Chris Miller, Clayton Mullins, Colin Miller, Dan LeFevour, Daniel Green, Daniel Holtzclaw, Dante Love, Dave DiFranco, Davonte Shannon, Deryn Bowser, Eastern Michigan football, Eugene Jarvis, Georgia Bulldogs, Gus Parrish, Illinois Fighting Illini, James Starks, Jeff Niedermier, Jeremy Bruce, Juice Williams, Kent State, Larry English, Londen Fryar, MAC, Miami of Ohio football, Mid-American Conference, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northern Illinois football, Ryan Bain, Stephen Williams, Temple football, Theo Scott, Toledo football, Western Michigan football
In the final part of The Red Zone Report's 2008 Mid-American Conference preview, I take a look at some of the key games that lie ahead in 2008, who some of the impact newcomers could be, and I also give my preseason all-conference picks.
Key Games
Last season, Miami inflicted ... Continue Reading
2008 MAC West Preview: Three-peat for CMU, or will there be a new champ?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, May 27th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Aaron Opelt, Alex Knipp, Andre Hatchett, Andy Schmitt, Antonio Brown, B.J. Hill, Ball State Cardinals, Barry Church, Boston McCornell, Branden Ledbetter, Brandon Crawford, Brandon West, Bryan Anderson, Bryant Haines, Casey Droscha, Central Michigan, Central Michigan football, Chaz West, DaJuane Collins, Dan LeFevour, Dan Nicholson, Daniel Holtzclaw, Dante Love, Darius Hill, Eastern Michigan football, Eric Fraser, Frank Edmonds, Frank Zombo, Greg Marshall, Ike Brown, Jalen Parmele, Jamarko Simmons, Jerry Kill, Josh Gordy, Justin Anderson, Justin Hoskins, Larry English, Larry Knight, Londen Fryar, Louis Delmas, MiQuale Lewis, Nate Davis, Nick Bellore, Nick Moore, NIU, Northern Illinois football, Ontario Sneed, Red Keith, Stephen Williams, Tim Hiller, Toledo Rockets, Western Michigan Broncos, Zach Davidson
The last two seasons, the rest of the MAC West has been staring up at Central Michigan, who has posted back-to-back 7-1 conference records.
The Chippewas have gone on to win the MAC championship game each time, and Butch Jones' team is the favorite to represent the West in the title ... Continue Reading
2008 MAC Preview Part I: Can Chippewas three-peat in crowded conference?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, May 22nd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 MAC football preview, Aaron Opelt, Adam DiMichele, Akron Zips, Alex Knipp, Andy Schmitt, B.J. Hill, Ball State, Bowling Green, Brad Boyer, Brandon Crawford, Buffalo Bulls, Butch Jones, Central Michigan, Central Michigan Chippewas, CMU, college football, Dan LeFevour, Daniel Holtzclaw, Daniel Raudabaugh, Dante Love, Darius Hill, Drew Willy, Eastern Michigan, Eugene Jarvis, Jabari Arthur, Jamarko Simmons, James Starks, Jason Harper, Jerry Kill, Julian Edelman, Kalvin McRae, Kareem Byrom, Kent State Golden Flashes, Larry English, Larry Hutchinson, Londen Fryar, MAC, MAC football preview, Miami Redhawks, Mid-American Conference, Mid-American Conference football preview, Nate Davis, Nick Moore, Northern Illinois, Ohio Bobcats, Pierre Walker, Ryan Downard, Stephen Williams, Temple Owls, Toledo Rockets, Trevor Scott, Trey Lewis, Turner Gill, Western Michigan
For the last two seasons, Central Michigan has been the class of the MAC, as the Chippewas have gone 14-2 in conference play and won back to back MAC championships.
Butch Jones' Chippewas are armed for a three-peat, thanks to one of the most explosive offenses in the nation.
Last season, the ... Continue Reading






