2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Tight End Results

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, March 1st 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Arizona, BYU, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Illinois, Jermaine Gresham, Miami, NFL Combine, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, USC

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 ... 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

2010 NFL Draft: Defensive End Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, February 11th 2010. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Arkansas State, Carlos Dunlap, Florida, Georgia Tech, Gerald McCoy, Ndamukong Suh, Northwestern, Ole Miss, Penn State, south florida, USC

There are plenty of athletic, versatile pass rushers in this year's draft, although with so many team's switching their defensive philosophies (most notably Green Bay last year), it's important to note where each "defensive end" ranks in his appropriate category. Read on for the top 10 defensive ends in the 2010 ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Draft: Tight End Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 26th 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Alabama, Arizona, BYU, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Florida, Iowa, Jermaine Gresham, Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, USC

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 ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 2nd 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: ABC, ACC, AFC, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Brett Favre, Cal, California, CBS, Drew Brees, ESPN, Florida, football, Georgia, Green Bay, Greg Lewis, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Jacory Harris, Jahvid Best, Joe Flacco, Knowshon Moreno, Landry Jones, Les Miles, LSU, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, packers, Patriots, Penn State, Rex Ryan, Rich Rodriguez, Sam Bradford, Sean Payton, SEC, Stafon Johnson, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech

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 ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend (Sept. 26-27)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, September 25th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Atlanta Falcons, California, Florida State, Iowa football, Jahvid Best, Matt Ryan, Miami Hurricanes football, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee Titans, USF Bulls, Virginia Tech

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 ... 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

No reason for Paterno to be scared of the big bad Delany

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, May 25th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, Arkansas, BCS, BCS National Championship Game, Big 12, Big Ten, Colt McCoy, Florida, Heisman Trophy, Jim Delany, Joe Paterno, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Orange Bowl, Penn State, Rose Bowl, Sam Bradford, SEC, Sugar Bowl, Terrelle Pryor, Texas A&M, Tim Tebow, ucla, USC, Wisconsin

A few weeks ago, Penn State coach Joe Paterno made a call for the Big Ten to follow the path of the SEC, Big 12, and ACC to expand to 12 teams in an attempt to help the Big Ten be a bigger factor on the national stage. But ... Continue Reading

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

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

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