2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Linebacker Results
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, March 4th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Boston College, Brandon Spikes, Clemson, combine, Eric Norwood, Florida, Florida State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, NFL Combine, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Sean Weatherspoon, South Carolina, south florida, UNLV, Utah
This review of the linebackers at the 2010 NFL Combine analyzes the players a they were officially listed entering the combine, making several players who could potentially make a position switch not appear in this column.
However, there were quite a few stand-out performers, as well as some guys who "wowed" ... Continue Reading
2010 NFL Draft: Outside Linebacker Rankings
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 24th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Clemson, Florida State, Iowa, Missouri, Penn State, Roddrick Muckleroy, Sean Weatherspoon, Sergio Kindle, South Carolina, TCU
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 ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ 2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Aaron Maybin, Aaron Rodgers, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Arizona Cardinals, Arrelious Benn, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, California, Carlos Dunlap, Chad Ochocinco, Chase Coffman, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dez Bryant, ed reed, Eric Berry, Florida, Georgia Tech, Gerald McCoy, Golden Tate, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacob Hester, Jahvid Best, Jim Schwartz, Jimmy Clausen, Joe Haden, Jordan Shipley, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, Kevin Walter, Kyle Boller, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Clayton, Mark Tauscher, Miami Dolphins, Mike Shanahan, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Clements, Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, Notre Dame, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Patrick Crayton, Pete Carroll, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Richard Seymour, Roy Williams, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Shonn Greene, Steve Slaton, Steve Spagnuolo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Taylor Mays, Ted Thompson, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart, Tony Pike, Torry Holt, Troy Polamalu, ucla, USC, Vince Young
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 ... Continue Reading
Who could be the Big Ten’s 12th team?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, May 27th 2009. Under Featured, NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Arkansas, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Bob Huggins, Boston College, Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Jim Delany, Joe Paterno, MAC, Miami, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, SEC, South Carolina, syracuse, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
A couple of days ago, I discussed comments that Penn State coach Joe Paterno made about the Big Ten expanding to 12 teams, and I came to the conclusion that changes, in some way, do need to be made in order for the conference to return to being a real ... Continue Reading
Which five NFL teams had the best offseasons?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, May 26th 2009. Under Featured, NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Brian Dawkins, Buffalo, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Igor Olshansky, Jason Peters, Jeremy Maclin, Jim Schwartz, Julian Peterson, Larry Foote, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Missouri, New York Jets, NFC, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Ryan, Roddy White, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens, Thomas Jones, Tony Gonzalez, USC, Wade Phillips
With the exception of a few moves left to be made (for wide receivers, for example), NFL teams have completed the bulk of their offseason moves.
Which five teams should head into the summer feeling good about what they've done so far in the offseason?
1. Dallas Cowboys
It may not ... Continue Reading
Early Top 10 Candidates for 2009 NFL MVP
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 22nd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Anquan Boldin, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Chris Johnson, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jeremy Maclin, Jonathan Stewart, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Marvin Harrison, Matt Leinart, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, NFC, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, Reggie Wayne, Sage Rosenfels, San Francisco 49ers, Tarvaris Jackson, Tom Brady, Tom Moore, Tony Gonzalez, Tony Romo, Troy Polamalu
There's more lists filtering through this site than pop-up ads. It's getting to that "awesomely ridiculous" stage.
And I'm not complaining. God, no. I love it.
What's better than the actual NFL season? The answer is nothing, but a close second is the constant coverage it gets, despite being almost four months ... 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 Team Grades - AFC South
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, Antonio Gates, Arizona, Austin Collie, Brian Cushing, Brice McCain, BYU, Chase Daniel, Connor Barwin, Corey Simon, Curtis Painter, Derek Cox, Donald Brown, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Fili Moala, Gerald McRath, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Cook, Jarett Dillard, Javon Ringer, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Kerry Collins, LenDale White, Michigan, Michigan State, Mike Thomas, Missouri, Owen Daniels, purdue, Rashad Jennings, Reggie Wayne, Rice, Southern Miss, Tennessee Titans, Terrance Taylor, Torry Holt, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Utah, Vince Young, William & Mary
We've gone through draft grades for the AFC East and AFC North, and now it's time to give our take on how we think the teams from the loaded AFC South did in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Houston Texans
Grade: B-
Best: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
Cushing is perfect for either outside ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - AFC North
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Andre Smith, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Chase Coffman, Cincinnati Bengals, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Coye Francies, David Veikune, Davon Drew, Derek Anderson, East Carolina, Evander Hood, Freddie Brown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, James Davis, Jarrett Johnson, Jonathan Luigs, Kaluka Maiava, Kamerion Wembley, Kraig Urbik, Lardarius Webb, Larry Foote, Marvin Lewis, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike Tomlin, Mike Wallace, mississippi, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Washington, Ole Miss, Paul Kruger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Jose State, USC, Utah, Wisconsin, Ziggy Hood
After handing out 2009 NFL Draft team grades to the beasts of the AFC East, it's time to evaluate how the AFC North's quartet did last weekend.
Baltimore Ravens
Grade: B+
Best: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah
Kruger is an elite defensive end with high intensity. He brings versatility and power on either side, as ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Defensive Tackles (4/22)
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Alex Magee, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Chris Baker, Evander Hood, Fili Moala, Georgia Tech, Hampton, Jarron Gilbert, Missouri, Ole Miss, Peria Jerry, purdue, Ron Brace, San Jose State, Sen'Derrick Marks, USC, Vance Walker, Ziggy Hood
2009 NFL Draft Defensive Tackle Rankings
1. B.J. Raji (Boston College)
A space-eater with great mass and bulk. Fairly athletic, with solid acceleration and speed for the position. Stou agains the run, and very effective rushing against the pass, as well. Will have to improve stamina and endurance at the next level.
2. ... Continue Reading











