Archive for March, 2010

Titans coach Fisher supports playoff OT changes

Titans coach Jeff Fisher not only is in favor of changes to playoff overtime rules, he’s one of the key minds behind the proposal.

McCloughan: ‘I will be back in league at some point’

General manager Scot McCloughan has begun to speak — albeit through text messages — about his situation with the 49ers.

SDSU’s Wallace, Sandford make their case at pro day

Two Aztecs, wide receiver Roberto Wallace and safety Nick Sandford, made a case for themselves on Friday with solid workouts.

Toledo welcomes company at pro day

Toledo wasn’t alone for its pro day. There was company.

Wayne State (Mich.) RB Bell makes strong NFL push

Wayne State (Mich.) running back Joique Bell is doing everything he can to dispel any negative notion there might be about his NFL potential.

Hasselbeck’s days might be numbered in Seattle

The writing is on the wall for Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck — or so says the Tacoma News Tribune‘s Eric Williams.

Dolphins QB Henne backtracks on Tebow comments

Chad Henne was doing damage control Friday after his comments earlier in the week that Tim Tebow isn’t an NFL quarterback.

FSU’s Watson loses weight, improves numbers

While players’ weight may fluctuate from the NFL Scouting Combine to their pro day, it is rare that it changes significantly. Florida State’s Dekoda Watson, however, defies the norm. He checked in at 240 pounds at the combine, but dropped all the way to 226 pounds Florida State’s pro day.

Fresno State’s Mathews maintains his momentum

Fresno State RB Ryan Mathews (5-foot-11 3/4, 217 pounds) has gained more and more respect throughout this draft process, and his strong pro day performance figures only to enhance his profile.

Gerhart overcomes field complications to work out well

It may have taken a while for Stanford’s pro day to get going, but once it did, RB Toby Gerhart gave a memorable performance.

‘Pacman’ will have at least four teams at workout

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that at least four teams will have representatives present for Adam “Pacman” Jones’ workout Friday.

Arkansas’ Petrus builds on strong combine showing

Arkansas’ Mitch Petrus made a name for himself by tying the record for bench press repetitions at 225 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. He continued his quest to become drafted at Arkansas’ pro day on March 17.

Gonzalez sets high bar for Falcons

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez paid the NFL Network studios in Los Angeles a visit Thursday, and when the topic turned to his outlook for next season, he didn’t play the cautious card.

Report: Bradford to work out for Rams, Redskins

One of the latest reports to surface late Thursday afternoon is that Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, the consensus No. 1 pick among draftniks, will hold private workouts for two teams — the Rams and Redskins.

Spotlight goes on pair of Purdue defenders

A pair of Purdue defenders got special attention at the Boilermakers’ pro day on March 12. DT Mike Neal was worked out by Browns defensive line coach Bryan Cox, and DB David Pender ran drills with a Seahawks defensive assistant.

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