NFL Quick Hits (September 4) – Another offensive coordinator gets the boot, Vick to play in Week 3, Stafford to start for Lions, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 4th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chris Brown, Cleveland Browns, Danny Woodhead, David Clowney, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Donnie Avery, Eric Mangini, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jonathan Stewart, Malcolm Kelly, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Vick, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Washington Redskins

NFL Quick Hits isn't a new title or a new theme, as it's a universal concept taken up by hundreds of writers across the nation. However, my version brings you updated information on injuries, position battles, and position battles, the kind of info that you can only find if you dig ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Winners: Chiefs and Dolphins take big steps towards rebuilding

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, April 28th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Andre' Woodson, Anthony Collins, Barry Richardson, Brad Cottam, Branden Albert, Breno Giacomini, Brian Johnston, Bruce Davis, Bryan Kehl, Chad Henne, Cincinnati Bengals, Colt Brennan, Corey Lynch, DaJuan Morgan, Dallas Cowboys, Devin Thomas, Donald Thomas, Felix Jones, Fred Davis, Glenn Dorsey, Green Bay Packers, Jake Long, Jalen Parmalee, Jamaal Charles, Jason Shirley, Jermichael Finley, Jerome Simpson, Jonathan Goff, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Rivers, Kendall Langford, Kenny Phillips, Lex Hilliard, Limas Sweed, Lionel Dotson, Malcolm Kelly, Mario Manningham, Mario Urrutia, Martellus Bennett, Miami Dolphins, Mike Jenkins, New York Giants, NFL Draft analysis, Orlando Scandrick, Pat Sims, Patrick Lee, Phillip Merling, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Shawn Murphy, Tony Hills, Washington Redskins, William Franklin

Now that the NFL Draft is over, it's time to take a look back at some of the big winners from the weekend. Two teams who came into the draft needing a great weekend to aid their rebuilding process were the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. They ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 25-32

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, April 18th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Aqib Talib, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Connor, Felix Jones, Gosder Cherilus, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Stewart, Kenny Phillips, Kentwan Balmer, Lawrence Jackson, Malcolm Kelly, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, NFL Draft first round, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tracy Porter

With the exception of the 49ers, the teams picking 25-32 are already playoff contenders with, for the most part, few major needs. We start with the Seahawks, who are looking to make Mike Holmgren's last season a special one, and end with the Giants, who are intent on showing ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 17-24

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, April 16th 2008. Under Uncategorized Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Aqib Talib, Brian Brohm, Dallas Cowboys, DeSean Jackson, Devin Thomas, Gosder Cherilus, Houston Texans, James Hardy, Jeff Otah, Jonathan Stewart, Kentwan Balmer, Limas Sweed, Malcolm Kelly, Mike Jenkins, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Draft analysis, NFL Draft first round, Philadelphia Eagles, Phillip Merling, Pittsburgh Steelers, Quentin Groves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

For several of the teams picking 17th through 24th, last season ended early in the playoffs or just shy, so the first round of the draft presents the opportunity to nab a player at a key position that will help them turn 2007's disappointments into celebrations in 2008. After ... Continue Reading

Malcolm gets a mulligan: Kelly gets to run 40 again

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, April 15th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners

Well, Malcolm Kelly is getting a do-over, sort of. After running times of 4.75 and 4.68 in the 40 and then pinning the blame on it for being unable to run on the surface that he wanted, the OU receiver and potential first-round pick will get a chance to ... Continue Reading

Has Kelly talked his way down the board?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, April 10th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, pro day

Not too long ago, Oklahoma receiver Malcolm Kelly appeared to be on the verge of locking down a place as the first receiver to be taken in the upcoming NFL Draft. Now, quite a few people might be questioning if he'll even be drafted in the first round. ... Continue Reading

Catching On: WR class could be best since ’96

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Tuesday, March 4th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: , amani toomer, DeSean Jackson, Devin Thomas, Dexter Jackson, Donnie Avery, Early Doucet, eric moulds, James Hardy, Jordy Nelson, keenan burton, keyshawn johnson, Lavelle Hawkins, Limas Sweed, Malcolm Kelly, marcus monk, Mario Manningham, Marvin Harrison, NFL Draft, Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Wide receivers

The 1996 NFL Draft class was one of the best ever for the wide receiver position. That class saw the emergence of future NFL greats Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Marvin Harrison and Terrell Owens from the collegiate level to the NFL. This year, many experts are predicting an equally impressive crop. This ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: WRs – Speed? Size? These guys have it all, and then some.

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Monday, February 18th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Adarius Bowman, Adrian Arrington, Andre Caldwell, D.J. Hall, Davone Bess, DeSean Jackson, Devin Thomas, Dexter Jackson, Donnie Avery, Earl Bennett, Early Doucet, Eddie Royal, Harry Douglas, James Hardy, Jerome Simpson, Jordy Nelson, Kevin Robinson, Lavelle Hawkins, Limas Sweed, Malcolm Kelly, Mario Manningham, Ryan Grice-Mullen

There may be no Randy Moss or Jerry Rice in this year's crop of wide receivers, but teams looking to upgrade their receiving corps should be able to find someone to fit the bill. This solid, deep pool of players has a good mix of speed and size to complement ... Continue Reading

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