Archive for January, 2011

Vikings looking for QB of future

With Brett Favre seemingly retired, for real this time, it appears that the team is moving on at the quarterback position. NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reports Minnesota has plans to add to two quarterbacks this offseason, including a prospect to groom, which they are getting a start on scouting at the Senior Bowl.

Marshall Faulk hard at ‘work’

Nobody’s going to cry Marshall Faulk a river for spending a week in Hawaii on the job, but here he is working hard for NFL Network.

Young’s strong play becoming common theme

The best-case scenario for a player at the Senior Bowl is to perform well, get noticed and generate a buzz among scouts, coaches and media. That scenario is unfolding for Boise State’s Titus Young.

Scheme plays a major role in evaluation process

One key thing to keep in mind for fans that closely track the draft process is how big a role scheme plays in a team’s evaluation. For example, when defensive back prospects are graded, there is much more that goes into that than just their physical ability.

Photo blog: NFL Network ready for practice

Jim Mora and Marshall Faulk get mic’d up, as they await the AFC’s arrival at Kapolei High School. Coach is all smiles, of course.

Make sure to track TCU trio during South practice

This afternoon’s South practice could be a big one for a trio of TCU players.

Castonzo solidifying status as elite offensive tackle

Boston College’s Anthony Castonzo has been impressive in every practice, and has emerged as the top offensive tackle here at the Senior Bowl.

Sherman wastes little time making an impression

It’s often the late arrivals that seem to make an impact during Senior Bowl Week. This year is no different.

We’re talking about post-practice

The chaos on the field after an NFL game has nothing on the spectacle that takes place after each Senior Bowl practice.

Terrible Towel on the best-seller list

Steelers fans love the Terrible Towel. In fact, there hasn’t been an inexplicable love for an inanimate object this big since Germans started flocking to David Hasselhoff concerts. But there hasn’t been any empirical data to back that up, until now.

‘Idol’ winner, Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Pro Bowl

The NFL announced on Tuesday the musical performances for Sunday’s Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.

Dimitroff puts playoff loss in past, focuses on draft

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff admitted Atlanta’s playoff loss to Green Bay hit him harder than most.

Does Locker regret returning for senior season?

NFL Network’s Stacey Dales caught up with Washington QB Jake Locker to discuss his experience so far at the 2011 Senior Bowl.

Not the best year to be looking for a center

It might not be the most glorious position in the NFL, but center is one of the most important.

USC’s Johnson an ideal slot receiver

The slot receiver has always been a vital position in the NFL, but with the emergence of stars like Wes Welker and Davone Bess in recent years, it has risen in prominence.

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