2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC West
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Alabama, Arizona Cardinals, Ball State, Baylor, Beanie Wells, Brian Leonard, Brooks Foster, California, Cameron Morrah, Chris Ogbonnaya, Chris Wells, Deon Butler, Donnie Avery, Edgerrin James, Glen Coffee, Greg Toler, james laurinaitis, Jason Smith, Jim Mora, Julian Peterson, Keith Null, LSU, Matt Hasselbeck, Max Unger, Michael Crabtree, Mike Singletary, Mike Teel, Nate Davis, NFC West, North Carolina, Ohio State, Orlando Pace, Penn State, Rashad Johnson, Ricky Jean-Francois, Rutgers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, St. Paul's College, Super Bowl, Texas, Texas Tech, Torry Holt, Wake Forest
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 ... Continue Reading
Will Brett Favre Be A Viking If He Returns?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 29th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Brad Childress, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, chris simms, Cleveland Browns, Darrell Bevell, Darrius Heyward-Bey, DeAngelo Hall, Denver Broncos, Eric Mangini, Houston Texans, Jake Delhomme, Jason Campbell, Javon Walker, Jay Cutler, John Fox, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kerry Collins, Kyle Orton, Matt Cassel, Matt Schaub, Mike Singletary, Minnesota, Nate Davis, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ted Thompson, Tennessee Titans, Trent Edwards, Washington Redskins
If he does play again, will it be in a dome or on grass?
Will he be throwing passes under the sun, or against gusts of wind and snow?
Will he be in a different shade of green, or jump boldly into purple?
There are plenty of questions surrounding the recent news of ... Continue Reading
Top 10 2009 NFL Draft Steals
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 28th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Al Davis, Alex Smith, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Curtis Painter, Donald Driver, Duke Robinson, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jarett Dillard, Jarron Gilbert, Julian Edelman, Kent State, Minnesota, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Paul Kruger, Peyton Manning, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rey Maualuga, Rice, San Francisco 49ers, Shaun Hill, Tom Brady
As depressing and demoralizing as an NFL bust can be for an NFL team, a fan, or even the player that receives the label, there is always a softer side to the NFL Draft. We've seen guys like Green Bay receiver Donald Driver and New England's Tom Brady emerge from ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Asher Allen, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Bradley Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, Buffalo Bills, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Cameron Morrah, Carnell Williams, Carolina Panthers, Central Washington, Chad Johnson, Chase Coffman, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Chip Vaughn, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cody Brown, Connecticut, Cornelius Ingram, Coye Francies, D.J. Moore, Dallas, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danelle Ellerbe, Darcel McBath, Darry Beckwith, David Veikune, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Lee, Eastern Michigan, Eric Weddle, Eric Wood, Fili Moala, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Hawaii, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jarett Dillard, Jason Campbell, Jason Phillips, Jason Watkins, Jasper Brinkley, Juaquin Iglesias, Kaluka Maiava, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Brooking, Keith Jackson, kory sheets, Lee Evans, Liberty, Louis Vasquez, Louisville, LSU, Macho Harris, Marcus Freeman, Matt Birk, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina State, Oakland Raiders, Odell Thurman, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rashad Jennings, Rice, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Seattle Seahawks, Sen'Derrick Marks, Shaun Rogers, Sheldon Brown, Sherrod Martin, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Steve Slaton, T.J. Lang, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TCU, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Heap, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Travis Beckum, Troy, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin
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 ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Quarterbacks (4/18)
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, April 18th 2009. Under Tags: Big 12, Central Washington, Chase Daniel, Curtis Painter, David Johnson, Drew Brees, Georgia, Graham Harrell, Hartwick, Hunter Cantwell, Jason Boltus, Jason Campbell, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, josh mccown, Kansas State, Louisville, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Mike Reilly, Missouri, Nate Davis, NFL Draft, Ohio State, Pat White, purdue, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, Stephen McGee, Terrelle Pryor, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Boeckman, Tulsa, USC, West Virginia
NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings
1. Matthew Stafford (Georgia)
Stafford is cool and calm under pressure, has the ideal size and build, and possesses a cannon for an arm. Whether or not he's the next great quarterback of the league is not the issue. He's hands down the best passer in this draft.
2. ... Continue Reading
Bowl Predictions: Humanitarian, Texas, and Holiday
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Barry Sanders, Boise State, Case Keenum, Chase Clement, Clemson, Colin Kaepernick, Da'Rel Scott, Dan LeFevour, David Johnson, Dez Bryant, Graham Harrell, Holiday Bowl, Houston, Humanitarian Bowl, Jamarko Simmons, James Casey, Jarett Dillard, Jeremiah Johnson, Jeremiah Masoli, Kendall Hunter, LeGarrette Blount, Maryland, Mike Gundy, Nate Davis, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Rice, Texas Bowl, Texas Tech, Tim Hiller, Tulsa, Vai Taua, Virginia, WAC, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, Wyoming, Zac Robinson
There’s a trio of bowl games on tap for today, and the offenses stand to take the lion’s share of the headlines.
First up is the Humanitarian Bowl this afternoon, where Nevada will look to triumph over ACC foe Maryland on WAC rival Boise State’s home field. Tonight ... Continue Reading
Spinal injury ends career of Ball State receiver Love
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, September 22nd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Ball State, Brouce Mompremier, Dante Love, Florida International, Gary Rogers, Indiana, Nate Davis, south florida, Washington State
What was supposed to be a special, historic night for Ball State football is now just a little bittersweet. On Saturday night, Ball State won 42-20 at Indiana, not only improving their record to 4-0, but also recording the program’s first win over a BCS school in 43 tries. ... Continue Reading
CFB Channel Cruisin’ Week 2: Florida-Miami the headliner for a light week
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, September 4th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Arizona State, Ball State, BYU, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Dan LeFevour, East Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Nate Davis, Navy, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, robert marve, Shun White, South Carolina, Stanford, Texas, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, Washington, West Virginia
The best way to describe the second week of the college football season is that it’s one of those ‘in-between’ weeks. Last weekend wasn’t the most exciting week of college football that you’ll ever see, but it was the opening weekend of the season, which makes it a special ... 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
LeFevour, Davis set to be next in line of highly-drafted MAC quarterbacks
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, May 26th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Ball State Cardinals, Central Michigan, Dan LeFevour, MAC, Mid-American Conference, Nate Davis
The Mid-American Conference has certainly made a habit of producing pro-caliber quarterbacks in recent years. First-round picks Chad Pennington (Marshall, #18 by the New York Jets in 2000), Byron Leftwich (Marshall, #7 by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003), and Ben Roethlisberger (Miami, #11 by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004) ... Continue Reading

