Archive for March, 2010

Rutgers’ Davis reschedules workout for March 30

Anthony Davis, a top left tackle prospect out of Rutgers, did not finish participating in the team’s pro day, and will work out again for NFL scouts on March 30, according to his agent, Sunny Shah.

Roethlisberger met with investigators in Georgia

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger flew to Georgia on Saturday to cooperate with an investigation into a recent sexual assault charge filed against him, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Tomlinson: Favre didn’t tip hand about future plans

In a phone conversation with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson says the quarterback didn’t tip his hand about his plans for the future.

Idaho’s Iupati will be a busy man

The headliner at Idaho’s pro day, which was held March 11 outdoors on FieldTurf on a wet field with a slope, was G/T Mike Iupati (6-foot-5 1/2, 324 pounds). Though he did not work out at the event (he chose to keep all of his NFL Scouting Combine numbers), that does not mean he won’t be running plenty of drills over the next month. He already has nine scheduled visits with teams, and worked out with the Browns on Monday.

Three step out from the crowd at LSU’s pro day

While many of the players failed to really separate themselves at LSU’s pro day, three in particular stood out. CB Chris Hawkins, LB Perry Riley and DT Al Woods were exceptional.

Pair of Cal standouts gut it out at their pro day

While Cal standouts Mike Tepper and Syd’Quan Thompson likely won’t be selected in the first round, their willingness to work out for scouts at the school’s pro day despite ailments is noteworthy.

Total Access: Best offseason moves

NFL Total Access broke out its NFL offseason bracket on Monday, launching the debate as to who is the top offseason acquisition (in trades or free agency) so far.

Was adding L.T. a good move?

Now that LaDainian Tomlinson has signed with the New York Jets, it leaves us almost six months of time to speculate on whether the move will pay off. There’s no time like now to get started.

Holmgren will consider taking QB in first round

Browns president Mike Holmgren might not be done spinning the QB carousel. Holmgren told reporters Monday that he’ll consider drafting a QB with the team’s No. 7 overall pick and would also consider trading up for one.

Carr welcomes chance to compete with 49ers

The 49ers made QB David Carr available to the media Monday when they officially announced the former first overall pick had signed a two-year contract.

Lions host Okung; Hargrove also making visit

The Detroit Lions are hosting potential draft pick Russell Okung for a visit Monday, while restricted free agent DT Anthony Hargrove is also en route for a visit, according to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

Jones steps out from Pike’s shadow at Cincinnati

The big names at Cincinnati’s pro day — QB Tony Pike and WR Mardy Gilyard — already have established credentials. It was Brad Jones that really used the opportunity to vault himself into draft consideration.

Saints DL Hargrove to visit with Lions

Just heard according to a league source that restricted free-agent DL Anthony Hargrove is traveling to Detroit on Monday for a visit with the Lions.

Who is the best offseason acquisition?

In the spirit of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, our friends at NFL Total Access will unveil an NFL free-agency bracket of their own on Monday’s show.

North Alabama’s Parker shows improvement

For a shorter receiver like North Alabama’s Preston Parker, change of direction is crucial. Parker demonstrated impressive agility at the NFL Scouting Combine, and posted even better times during the school’s pro day.

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