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

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

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Defensive Ends (4/22)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 22nd 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Maybin, Brian Orakpo, David Veikune, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, LSU, Michael Johnson, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Richmond, Robert Ayers, Tennessee, Texas, Tyson Jackson, Utah

NFL Draft Defensive End Rankings 1. Brian Orakpo (Texas) Oustanding athlete with excellent size and speed. Has tremendous versatility, and could make an impact in a number of ways at the next level. Excels in pass rushing, and enjoyed an excellent senior year (11.5 sacks). Has average hands and rush moves. ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

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, ... Continue Reading

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Defense and Special Teams

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 19th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Chris Long, Cincinnati, Clint Sintim, Colt David, Connor Barwin, D.J. Moore, Dannell Ellerbe, Darry Beckwith, Detroit, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Gerald McRath, Glenn Dorsey, Graham Gano, Illinois, Indianapolis, james laurinaitis, Jose Martinez, Kansas City, Larry English, Lou Groza Award, Louie Sakoda, Louis Delmas, LSU, Michael Johnson, Missouri, Northern Illinois, Ole Miss, Oregon, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Peria Jerry, Rashad Johnson, Rey Maualuga, Sean Smith, Sedrick Ellis, Sen'Derrick Marks, Southern Miss, St. Louis, Taylor Mays, Texas, USC, Utah, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Vernon Gholston, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

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 ... Continue Reading

Alabama suspends Outland winner Smith for Sugar Bowl

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 29th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Alabama, Andre Smith, Florida, Glen Coffee, Nick Saban, Paul Kruger, SEC Championship Game, Utah

Nothing like a little bowl season suspension news to spice things up, right? Alabama takes on 12-0 Utah in the Sugar Bowl on Friday, but the Crimson Tide will be taking the field in the Big Easy without one of their biggest players, as award-winning offensive lineman Andre Smith has ... Continue Reading

2008 Mountain West Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-Conference Picks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, June 12th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Mountain West football preview, Aiona Key, Air Force football, Austin Collie, Bernard Afutiti, Blake Schlueter, Bryant Williams, BYU football, Chris Thomas, Colorado State football, Dallas Reynolds, Darrell Mack, Dax Crum, DeAndre Wright, Dennis Pitta, Dion Morton, Harvey Unga, Jan Jorgensen, Jason Phillips, Jeff Horinek, John Fletcher, Karsten Sween, Kyle Whittingham, Louie Sakoda, Max Hall, Mountain West Conference, Mountain West football, New Mexico football, Paul Kruger, Ray Feinga, Robert Conley, Russell Allen, Russell Tialavea, Ryan Lindley, Ryan Wolfe, San Diego State football, Sean Smith, Stephen Hodge, TCU football, Tevita Hola, UNLV football, Utah football, Ward Dobbs, Wyoming football, Zane Beadles

In Part I of the Mountain West preview, I broke down how I think the conference will shake out in 2008. In Part II, I take a look at key games and impact newcomers, and I also give my preseason all-MWC picks. Key Games If BYU's BCS aspirations are ... Continue Reading

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