2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney: Seven Guys to Watch

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, March 17th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: BYU, Marquette, Maryland, NCAA Basketball, syracuse

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is all about crowning an eventual champion, filling out your bracket, and watching (and praying) for the big upsets. However, it also plays a vital role in NBA scouts finalizing their reports on several players. They for players showing their clutch ability (or lack thereof), their ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Offensive Lineman Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, March 2nd 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Abilene Christian, Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado State, Hillsdale College, Indiana, Maryland, NFL Combine, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Rutgers, TCU, UNLV, Wake Forest

The 2010 NFL Combine is ruled by the skill positions, but that doesn't mean teams aren't interested in what they see in the offensive linemen in this year's crop. Several players were being eyed for how they would weight-in, how explosive they would be, and how many bench reps they could ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 29th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Charles Brown, Iowa, Jason Fox, Maryland, Miami, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Rutgers, USC, West Virginia

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 ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC North

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Asher Allen, B.J. Raji, Bernard Berrian, Boston College, Brad Jones, Brandon Pettigrew, California, Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews, Colorado, Dan Gronkowski, DeAndre Levy, Derek Kinder, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Jamarca Sanford, Jamon Meredith, Jarron Gilbert, Jasper Brinkley, Jay Cutler, Jerry Angelo, Justin Harrell, Louis Delmas, Marcus Freeman, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, mississippi, NFC North, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Phil Loadholt, Pittsburgh, Ryan Pickett, San Jose State, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Zack Follett

The members of the NFC North can all come away feeling pretty good about their acquisitions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Which NFC North member came out the best? Chicago Bears Grade: A Best: Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose State The Bears are all about defense, and now it looks like they're ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC East

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Bobby Carpenter, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Cal Poly, Chris Cooley, Cody Glenn, Cornelius Ingram, Dallas Cowboys, David Buehler, DeSean Jackson, Eddie Williams, Eli Manning, Florida, Hakeem Nicks, Idaho, Jason Williams, Jeremy Maclin, josh mccown, Kevin Barnes, kevin curtis, lesean mccoy, Macho Harris, Maryland, Mike Mickens, Mike Sellers, Missouri, Nebraska, New York Giants, NFC East, Nick Folk, North Carolina, Philadelphia Eagles, Ramses Barden, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, Sheldon Brown, Stephen McGee, Texas, Texas A&M, Teyo Johnson, Tony Romo, Travis Beckum, USC, Virginia Tech, Washington Redskins, Western Illinois

We've done our evaluations of how the AFC's teams did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Now it's time to turn our focus to the NFC, starting with the loaded NFC East. Dallas Cowboys Grade: C Best: Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois Williams gives the Cowboys the athletic linebacker they thought they ... 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 – Wide Receivers (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Tate, Brian Robiskie, Brooks Foster, BYU, Cal Poly, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derrick Williams, Florida, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Jeremy Maclin, Juauquin Iglesias, Kenny Britt, Louis Murphy, Maryland, Michael Crabtree, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, NFL, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Ramses Barden, Rutgers

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) Doesn't have great timed speed, but has good game speed. Has good hands and is adept at making the big play. Truly the top prospect at receiver in this draft. Good overall size and build for the position, and also has great leaping ability. 2. Jeremy Maclin ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 1

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Andre Smith, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor, Boston College, Brandon Pettigrew, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Brian Cushing, Brian Dawkins, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Bruce Matthews, Buffalo Bills, Carson Palmer, Chicago, Chris Kemoeatu, Chris Wells, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Connecticut, Dallas, Darius Butler, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Daunte Culpepper, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Donte' Stallworth, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Evander Hood, Everette Brown, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Allen, Jason Smith, Jason Taylor, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State, Knowshon Moreno, Louis Delmas, LSU, Malcolm Jenkins, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Max Starks, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike McKenzie, Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Orlando Pace, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Phil Loadholt, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, Quinn Pitcock, Robert Ayers, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Considine, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ted Thompson, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Texas, Tyson Jackson, USC, Virginia, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Western Michigan, Ziggy Hood

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Offense

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, February 18th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Baltimore, Baylor, Brandon Pettigrew, Buffalo, Cal, Chase Coffman, Chris Wells, Clemson, Cleveland, Connecticut, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Devin Moore, Donald Brown, Duke Robinson, Eugene Monroe, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Iowa, James Davis, Jared Cook, Jason Smith, Javon Ringer, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Kenny Britt, Knowshon Moreno, Liberty, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Michael Oher, Missouri, New York Giants, NFL Draft, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Percy Harvin, Rashard Jennings, Rhett Bomar, Rutgers, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis, Steven Jackson, Tennessee, USC, Virginia, Wyoming

This weekend, many an NFL Draft fanatic will be tuned into the NFL Network or sitting in front of their computer as the stars, starters, busts, and footnotes of tomorrow will showcase their talents at the combine in Indianapolis. New venue, new prospects, same process. Through all of ... 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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