Archive for March, 2011

Peterson next to date a Kardashian?

Is it time for Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to date a Kardashian? I asked him which one of the famous socialites was his favorite.

Kerrigan shows why he could be first-round steal

Whoever ends up with Ryan Kerrigan in the middle to late first round could end up with a steal of a pick.

Lombardi: Von Miller will have instant impact

As teams go through the evaluation process of Von Miller, they’re looking for more Clay Matthews and less Vernon Gholston.

WR Shorts looks to follow in Garcon’s steps

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.

Fan feedback for 50th anniversary Hall of Fame logo

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.

Patriots could be in the market for a game changer

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?

Should the Dolphins target a QB in the draft?

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.

K-State’s Coffman has lofty shoes to fill

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.

Ingram the next Emmitt? Faulk thinks he can be

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.

LSU’s Peterson generates No. 1-worthy buzz

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.

Wilson leads Montana with strong pro day

Montana held its pro day Monday outdoors on FieldTurf with 10 teams present to watch the seven players who worked out.

Pick Six: Cowboys’ all-time draft busts

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.

Williams shines under cloudy skys at 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.

CB Agnew impresses at Central Michigan

CB Vince Agnew really helped himself with his performance at the Central Michigan pro day.

Papa Bear: Hester to write parenting column

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.

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