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2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Free Safety Results
The NFL Combine is done and gone, but with NFL Free Agency talk sweeping the NFL buzz bin, it’s time to get our focus back on the 2010 NFL Draft. To start doing that, let’s wrap-up out Combine coverage with the two safety positions. Here, we analyze how the top free safeties fared in their [...]
2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Tight End Results
Tight end isn’t has highly scrutinized of a position as quarterback, running back, and receiver, but in terms of athleticism and drafting, there still can be a lot learned at the NFL Combine. Many were waiting to see who would run the fastest, how Jermaine Gresham would perform, and if Anthony McCoy could rise his [...]
2010 NFL Draft: Tight End Rankings
This year’s crop of tight ends doesn’t boast the athletic, speedy tight ends in year’s past, although there are a few that could fit the bill. However, outside of the top six, it’s extremely arguable that an NFL team will find it difficult to get an upgrade over what they already have. Take a look [...]
What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)
Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle that is college football. Likewise, [...]
What to watch this weekend (Sept. 26-27)
This week in college and professional football might finally shed some light on who’s good and who’s not, putting some distance between the contenders and the pretenders. Below are some of the game you should be watching… South Florida at (18) Florida State – (Saturday, 12:00 pm – ESPN – FSU minus 14) Once [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Running Backs (4/20)
1. Chris “Beanie” Wells (Ohio State) Has near perfect size and strength, with great vision and a solid burst. Breaks a ton of tackles and runs hard, but doesn’t have elite speed or quickness. Not a very good receiver, and has durability concerns. 2. Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) Very productive runner who has great agility and [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Safeties (4/20)
1. Louis Delmas (Western Michigan) Very productive and a hard worker. A solid wrap-up tackler, who also is known for delivering some big hits. Isn’t a ball hawk, but finds himself around the ball enough to make plays. Isn’t a freak athlete and lacks great timed speed. Doesn’t always take the proper angles, and can [...]
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Centers (4/20)
1. Alex Mack (California) Good athlete with solid quickness and agility. Has the size and bulk scouts look for. Extremely physical and aggresive off the line, and possesses a nasty killer instinct. Has average balance, which can result in him spending a lot of time on the ground. Can be dominated easily be bigger defenders. [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2
Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions – James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it’s time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois 34. [...]
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 [...]
