Archive for April, 2010

Wilson, Demaryius Thomas on the rise as draft nears

In the past 24 hours, I have heard more and more about Boise State’s Kyle Wilson being the first cornerback taken, as high as seventh overall by the Browns.

Rolle gets an education from fellow Rhodes Scholar

No one can understand exactly what Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle has gone through the past couple years. There is one person, however, that can relate somewhat to Rolle’s experience: Former Rams quarterback Pat Haden.

One last time: Is Tebow a first-rounder?

Simple question with a complex answer: Will Tim Tebow crack the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft?

Clausen, Redskins are this draft’s wild cards

Jimmy Clausen and the Redskins are the enigmas of the NFL draft.

Prospects get involved with world of high finance

Draft participants, including Eric Berry and Gerald McCoy, visited the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday to sound the opening bell and get some financial tips for their future investments.

Oklahoma’s McCoy does best Tebow impression

As draft prospects gathered at an NFL Play 60 event in NYC on Wednesday, Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy took the time to imitate Tim Tebow’s much-talked throwing motion.

Devaney: Rams almost have consensus on No. 1 pick

Rams general manager Billy Devaney told NFL Network’s Stacey Dales on Wednesday that he met with his staff for three hours and there was almost a consensus on who the team should take at No. 1. Devaney stopped short of telling Dales who that player was, although most people believe it will be Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford.

Casserly: Redskins will choose Williams over Okung

With his usual flair, Charley Casserly unveiled his second and last top 10 mock draft Wednesday. No big surprises or major changes from his first mock — he still has Sam Bradford, Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy going 1-2-3.

75th NFL Draft: ‘The Grand Crossroads of Hope’

NFL Network spent three months to produce a special introductory video, “The Grand Crossroads of Hope,” to open the 75th NFL Draft on Thursday night.

McCoy has sights set on top three picks

Gerald McCoy has expressed on a few occasions he hopes to be a top-three pick in the draft, which is right where most prognosticators have him pegged. In fact, he feels like he deserves it.

Deion’s diss makes Berry want to be man of people

A message Eric Berry finds dear to his heart is making sure he treats the fans well. He acknowledged still feeling upset when Deion Sanders declined to give him an autograph when he was in high school (and wasn’t interested in speaking to Deion at the Play 60 event), and said he wants to be as accommodating as possible to fans.

Thomas rejects criticism of his route running

Many analysts project WR Demaryius Thomas as a first-round pick, despite a foot injury. He played in the Yellow Jackets’ triple option offense at Georgia Tech that featured few pro route combinations, and that has been a knock on him as well — but not one he puts much stock into.

Spiller has draft day strategy

The one moment of the NFL Draft C.J. Spiller is most looking forward to is the moment an NFL team calls to say they want him to be a part of their organization. He also has a plan to make sure that moment isn’t spoiled.

Prospects take in Radio City Music Hall

The final phase of draft eve for the 2010 NFL Draft prospects concluded early Wednesday evening when the group of 17 players got their tour of Radio City Music Hall.

Photoblog: Marquee view of NYC

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