Archive for March, 2011
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Colin Jones, Andy Dalton, Jake Kirkpatrick, Jeremy Kerley, Jimmy Young, Marcus Cannon, TCU pro day, Wayne Daniels
While I’ve already discussed how Andy Dalton was the star of the show Friday at Texas Christian University’s pro day, another player who was a hot topic of conversation after the workout in front of representatives from 26 teams was defensive back Colin Jones.
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans
The Titans, like the rest of the NFL, are awaiting a new collective bargaining agreement before they determine which route they can take to address their quarterback needs.
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Tiki Barber, Brian Baldinger, Jason La Canfora, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers
A report surfaced earlier this week in the New York Post that Barber would “certainly be interested” in restarting his career with the Steelers. Apparently, though, that interest isn’t mutual.
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Andy Dalton, Dirk Koetter, Jay Gruden, Jim Harbaugh
As I mentioned before, there were a number of high-profile attendees at Texas Christian workout on Friday, including 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, and none of them could have been disappointed with the display of QB Andy Dalton.
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Cam Newton, Alex Smith, Andy Dalton, Blaine Gabbert, Carson Palmer, Colt McCoy, Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Munchak, Warren Moon
At least seven of the top 10 teams in the 2011 NFL Draft are believed to be in the market for quarterbacks, but where will they end up? We are asking you the NFL.com to submit your theories, hypothesis and tea-leaf readings.
Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Andy Dalton, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jim Harbaugh, New England Patriots, Pro Days, San Francisco 49ers, TCU
FT. WORTH, Texas – They’re getting set for TCU’s pro day here, and I can tell you there is plenty of interest in quarterback Andy Dalton. Among those here to see him throw are 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Michael Lombardi
NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi says that the 49ers have three needs, quarterback, outside linebacker and cornerback. But what does the team do at No. 7? Lombardi believes that the 49ers will make a move for a quarterback — if the right one is available.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Pick Six, Antonio Cromartie, Dan Marino, Daryl Gardner, Drew Brees, Eric Kumerow, Eric Metcalf, Jackie Shipp, Jamar Fletcher, Jason Allen, John Alt, Randall McDaniel, Sammie Smith, Ted Ginn, Thurman Thomas, Yatil Green
Congratulations to Pat White, who by flaming out in baseball, can now join the exclusive club of two-sport busts. But did he crack the list of all-time Dolphins’ draft busts? You will have to read on.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Prince Amukamara, Kevin Coyle, Nebraska pro day, Niles Paul
The fact that Bengals defensive backs coach Kevin Coyle was present at Nebraska’s pro day held Thursday must mean only one thing: Cincinnati has its eyes on CB Prince Amukamara.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New York Jets, On the clock, Path to the Draft
Which direction will the Jets go with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft?
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas pro day, Bucky Brooks, Pat Kirwan
There’s little debate about what Ryan Mallett does well on the field. What remains to be seen is whether teams believe questions about him off the field are a real concern.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Brian Baldinger Tags: Patrick Peterson, 2011 NFL Draft, Brian Baldinger, mock draft, Path to the Draft, Patrick Peterson
Well, I was up next to take a turn with Top 10 mock draft on “Path to the Draft” Thursday.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Casey Matthews, Brandon Bair, Casey Matthews, Oregon pro day, Spencer Paysinger
Here’s the thing about Oregon LB Casey Matthews: He’s a guy who just works out OK.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State pro day
Mississippi State OT Derek Sherrod had a personal audience of sorts during the school’s pro day on Thursday.
Posted: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | Lisa Altobelli Tags: Amobi Okoye, Connor Barwin, Frank Okam, James Ihedigbo, Vernon Davis, Vontae Davis
Texans DT Amobi Okoye is on the short list for winning the prize for, “What did you do this offseason?”