Archive for March, 2011
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Adrian Peterson, Bruce Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Kris Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Larry King, Miles Austin
Is it time for Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to date a Kardashian? I asked him which one of the famous socialites was his favorite.
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Ryan Kerrigan, Joe Cullen, Purdue pro day
Whoever ends up with Ryan Kerrigan in the middle to late first round could end up with a steal of a pick.
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Von Miller, Michael Lombardi, Mike Mayock, Path to the Draft
As teams go through the evaluation process of Von Miller, they’re looking for more Clay Matthews and less Vernon Gholston.
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Cecil Shorts, Pierre Garcon
Mount Union had its pro day on March 16, and the school has been in the news in recent years after Pierre Garcon made the leap from the Division III school to the Colts. The Browns were the only one team in attendance to watch Cecil Shorts who worked out outdoors on field turf. The turf was slick from rain, and it was drizzling during the workout.
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Pro Football Hall of Fame,
The Pro Football Hall of Fame needs your help as they begin the countdown to their 50th anniversary on Sept. 7, 2013. To commemorate the occasion, the Hall has designed four new preliminary logos and welcomes your input on the concepts.
Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New England Patriots, 2011 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick, Cameron Jordan, Path to the Draft, Ryan Kerrigan
The Patriots were on the clock on “Path to the Draft” on Monday. New England is in an enviable position in the 2011 NFL Draft, holding six picks in the first three rounds. But what do the Patriots do with those picks?
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Chad Henne, Cam Newton, Chad Henne, Christian Ponder, Cleo Lemon, Colin Kaepernick, Dan Marino, Jake Locker
Are the Dolphins committed to QB Chad Henne? The owner wasn’t talking at the Super Bowl. But GM Jeff Ireland said that the team was committed to Henne … for now.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Carson Coffman, Josh Freeman, Kansas State pro day
Carson Coffman took over for Josh Freeman as Kansas State’s starting quarterback after Freeman was drafted No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Mark Ingram, Emmitt Smith, Marshall Faulk, Pat Kirwan
Might Alabama RB Mark Ingram be the next Emmitt Smith? Nobody is going that far right now, but NFL Network’s Marshall Faulk says that Ingram reminds him of Smith — and it goes far beyond wearing No. 22 and playing in the SEC.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Patrick Peterson, Carolina Panthers, LSU pro day, Ron Rivera
As the whispers of Patrick Peterson being worth the No. 1 overall draft pick get louder, teams are definitely taking notice of LSU’s standout cornerback — beginning with, who else, but the Carolina Panthers.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Chase Reynolds, Gary Wagner, James Wilson, Montana pro day
Montana held its pro day Monday outdoors on FieldTurf with 10 teams present to watch the seven players who worked out.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Pick Six, Antonio Cromartie, Bobby Carpenter, Bruce Armstrong, Charles Haley, Danny Noonan, David LaFleur, Ebenezer Ekuban, Emmitt Smith, Isaac Bruce, Jay Novacek, Julius Jones, Marc Colombo, Marcus Spears, Michael Irvin, Patrick Kerney, Rod Hill, Shante Carver, Steven Jackson, Troy Aikman
NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan offered up his two-round mock draft, and one name that stood out was Nebraska CB Prince Amakamara going to the Cowboys. Interesting choice, and when you think of the Cowboys drafting a defensive back you can’t help by think of the famed Rod Hill pick in 1982.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Marshall Williams, Wake Forest
Fourteen teams were on hand at Wake Forest on March 14. Seven Wake Forest players worked out outdoors on turf under overcast skies and 48 degree temperatures.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Vince Agnew, Matt Burning, Nick Bellore
CB Vince Agnew really helped himself with his performance at the Central Michigan pro day.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011 | Lisa Altobelli Tags: Devin Hester, Chicago Bears
If you’re seeking advice on how to break a tackle to see daylight, then Bears return specialist Devin Hester is an obvious choice to hit up for some how to.But parenting tips? Apparently the three time Pro Bowler has some intelligence in that department as well.