Archive for March, 2010
Posted: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Anthony Davis, Rutgers University
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.
Posted: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Tollner, Pittsburgh Steelers, Roger Goodell
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.
Posted: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets
In a phone conversation with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson says the quarterback didn’t tip his hand about his plans for the future.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Idaho, Mike Iupati, Sebastien Taulbee
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Al Woods, Bobby Reid, Brandon LaFell, Chad Jones, Charles Alexander, Charles Scott, Chris Hawkins, Ciron Black, Harry Coleman, Keiland Williams, LSU, Perry Riley, Rahim Alem, Trindon Holliday
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Chet Teofilo, Jahvid Best, Mike Tepper, Nyan Boateng, Syd'Quan Thompson, Tyson Alualu, Verran Tucker
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Antonio Cromartie, Antrel Rolle, Darrelle Revis, Jamie Dukes, NFL Total Access, Rod Woodson
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Jamie Dukes, LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL Total Access, Rod Woodson, Thomas Jones
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Derek Anderson, Jake Delhomme, Jimmy Clausen, Mike Holmgren, Pat Kirwan, Sam Bradford, Seneca Wallace, Tom Heckert
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Alex Smith, David Carr, Mike Singletary, San Francisco 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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Detroit Lions, Gerald McCoy, Ndamukong Suh, Russell Okung
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Aaron Webster, Alex Daniels, Mardy Gilyard, Tony Pike
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: 2010 Free Agency, Anthony Hargrove, Detroit Lions, Gerald McCoy, Ndamukong Suh, New Orleans Saints
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Anquan Boldin, Antonio Cromartie, Antrel Rolle, Chester Taylor, Jamie Dukes, Julius Peppers, Karlos Dansby, LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL Total Access, Rod Woodson, Thomas Jones
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.
Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2010 Pro Days, Calvin Wilson, North Alabama, Preston Parker
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.