Archive for March, 2010
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Competition Committee, NFL Annual Meeting
In my mind, the most intriguing items on the competition committee’s agenda at next week’s NFL Annual Meeting involve player safety/concussions and overtime changes.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, University of Tennessee
After the top safety in the draft, Eric Berry, sprained his toe, went to the training room and never returned to the University of Tennessee’s pro day workout, all eyes turned to QB Jonathan Crompton.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Andra Davis, Dave Ball, Donald Thomas, Dwan Edwards, Ian Scott, Jason Babin, Karl Paymah, Matt McCoy, Richie Incognito, Tyler Brayton, Will Blackmon
One after another, the news of recent signings hit the NFL newsroom on this Wednesday. Here’s a look at who signed where.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Louisiana Lafayette
One man was the star of the show at the University of Louisiana Lafayette’s pro day. Representatives from 20 NFL teams saw seven athletes perform, but their gaze was fixed on defensive lineman Hall Davis.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, University of Michigan
Running back Brandon Minor and linebacker Brandon Graham were injured and will work out April 8 at Michigan’s second pro day.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Alabama-Birmingham
Joe Webb spent the last two years as the starting quarterback at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), amassing 2,299 yards and 21 touchdowns through the air and 1,619 yards and 11 TDs on the ground in 2009. But Webb will attempt to make it in the NFL as a wide receiver.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets
LaDainian Tomlinson said during an interview on the The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday his decision to choose the Jets over the Vikings wasn’t about the money.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Billy Devaney, Charles Davis, Charley Casserly, Derek Anderson, Fran Charles, JaMarcus Russell, Jamie Dukes, Jason La Canfora, Ken Whisenhunt, Matt Leinart, Mike Mayock, NFL Total Access, Rod Woodson, Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow
Much of Wednesday’s production meeting for NFL Total Access was dedicated to Tim Tebow, who will be a focal point of the show today at 7 p.m. ET. Get the latest from analysts Mike Mayock and Charley Casserly on Tebow’s pro day performance.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Bobbie Williams, Chester Pitts, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
Word is that former Texans OG Chester Pitts is visiting the Lions Wednesday and also has a visit scheduled with the 49ers on Thursday, according reports.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Kent State
One team in the NFL could have an advantage on draft day, as it was the only NFL club that sent scouts to observe tight end Jameson Konz at Kent State’s pro day on March 11.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Steve Wyche Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Eric Berry, University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee safety Eric Berry suffered what has been initially diagnosed as a big toe sprain that cut short his workout at the school’s pro day Wednesday.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Ohio State
Defensive lineman Doug Worthington put together an outstanding positional workout March 12 at Ohio State’s pro day.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: 2010 Free Agency, Brett Ratliff, Cleveland Browns, Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace
Jake Delhomme met with Cleveland-area media Wednesday, saying he’s not ready to be a backup but has been promised nothing by the Browns.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Derek Anderson, Ken Whisenhunt, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Leinart, Tim Hightower
The addition of Derek Anderson won’t hurt the fantasy value of Matt Leinart heading into next season.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, University of New Mexico
New Mexico quarterback/wide receiver Victor James (6-1, 207) matched the best broad jump by a wideout at the NFL Scouting Combine (10-feet, 6-inches) at the school’s pro day on March 10.