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2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC West
We round out our 2009 NFL Draft team grades by taking a look at the NFC West. Last season, the Arizona Cardinals won the West without much of a serious fight from the rest of the division, and they went on to make a surprise run to the Super Bowl. Did the Cardinals make the [...]
2009 NFL Draft Grades – AFC West
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 acquiring free agent running [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Defensive Ends (4/22)
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. Doesn’t have great awareness, [...]
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. [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Inside Linebackers
1. Rey Maualuga (USC) Tough and physical with a violent mentality. Truly can frighten the opposition at times. Excels at pass-rushing and in run supports. Offers solid versatility at the next level. Isn’t great in coverage, due to his average speed. Can be a bit inconsistent. 2. James Laurinaitis (Ohio State) Good athlete with great [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Fullbacks (4/20)
1. Quinn Johnson (LSU) Imposing lead-blocker with a powerful running style. Very limited and inexperienced overall as a runner. Easily the best blocking fullback in the draft. Not a very good receiver. 2. Tony Fiammetta (Syracuse) Very good speed for the position. Not overly athletic, and doesn’t have much experience as a ball-carrier. Great blocker [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Guards (4/20)
1. Duke Robinson (Oklahoma) Has a huge frame to go with long arms and solid athleticism. Very strong and powerful. Forces his will on the opposition. Tends to be a bit inconsistent, as his technique isn’t quite perfected. Has a questionable work ethic. 2. Andy Levitre (Oregon State) Very tough and versatile. Excels in the [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 1
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 quarterbacks Detroit has, and [...]
NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Defense and Special Teams
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 the first seven picks. What this [...]
Tuberville out at Auburn, Leach or Calhoun next?
In a move that almost all of the college football world saw coming for the majority of the season, Tommy Tuberville stepped down at Auburn today. The last time Tuberville was on edging towards the furnace, the Tigers went 13-0 the following season. Unfortunately, there was no escape this season, and there are only so [...]
