Archive for March, 2011

Projected mid-round picks work out in Norman

So, it’s a rare occasion when Oklahoma doesn’t have the sort of must-see prospects that could change the complexion of the early stages of the draft. This year, while a young Sooners team builds toward a potential run at the 2011 national title, the school’s pro offerings are limited, with three players projected to be middle-round picks.

Are the Jets looking at a receiver in the draft?

Santonio Holmes told his Facebook friends that he wants to return to the Jets. Braylon Edwards wants to come back, too. A lot of it has to do with the pending labor agreement.

Lombardi mock draft 3.0: Newton to Bills

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi unveiled an all-new top 10 in the latest version of his mock draft, with two quarterbacks going in the top three picks.

Mayock: Newton ‘raw,’ still has work to do

The eagerly awaited Auburn pro day is over, and we’ve got plenty of analysts weighing on Cam Newton’s workout and what it could mean for his draft status.

Newton’s pro day shows why he should go No. 1

Consider Cam Newton a man of his word. And if I’m the Carolina Panthers, I would take this quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick.

Interest in Tiki Barber would seem thin

He can call it a comeback, but Tiki Barber might be find offers from NFL teams few and far between.

Pick Six: Players we’d actually like to return

Tiki Barber wants to make a return to the NFL. And after a quick check of the calendar, yep, it is still only March 8.

Mallett a first-rounder after pro-day workout?

Ryan Mallett’s workout Tuesday at Arkansas’ pro day could propel him back into the first round.

Abdul El-Quddus wows scouts at Fordham pro day

Seven prospects from Fordam University and 21 players from various small schools worked out March 8 in front of scouts from 16 NFL teams.

Teams sift through questions about Fairley

Across the board, Auburn DT Nick Fairley is considered to be an elite-level talent with rare athletic ability as an interior pass rusher. That doesn’t seem to be question among scouts and NFL talent evaluators.

Roundup: Did Minnesota’s Weber work his way into draft?

There’s the way Cam Newton did it, and then there’s Adam Weber‘s way. While Newton had his own “media workout” in San Diego before showcasing his talents at the combine and Auburn’s pro day — the latter of which drew a crowd in excess of 200 media types and NFL team evaluators — Weber’s workout last Tuesday was a little more under the radar.

Numbers game; Rams’ Long lands old No. 91

Rams DE Chris Long had his No. 91 jersey retired at both his Charlottesville, Va. high school and also during his senior season at the University of Virginia –the only player to have one retired at UVA while still active — so when the team’s previous holder of 91, Leonard Little, called it a career in December, Long asked his permission to trade in his 72 for the old familiar and Little obliged

More numbers from Auburn’s pro day

The main attractions at Auburn’s pro day on Tuesday were QB Cam Newton and DT Nick Fairley, but here are some more results to pass along from the other 20 prospects who worked out.

Pick Six: All-time best NFL players from Arkansas

As QB Ryan Mallet goes through his paces at his pro day at the University of Arkansas, you cannot help but reflect on some of the great players who played for the Razorbacks. Because lets be honest, given Mallet’s 40-time, we have plenty of time to reflect

Carter shines despite conditions at Fresno State

Poor conditions may have affected the overall performances for the seven prospects at Freson State’s pro day on March 8.

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