Archive for March, 2011

More than Mallett impresses at Arkansas

While quarterback Ryan Mallett was the headliner at Arkansas’ pro day on Tuesday, he was not the only player that the 21 teams present wanted a closer look at.

Fifteen NFL prospects work out at Northwestern

Six Northwestern players were joined by nine other NFL hopefuls Tuesday at Northwestern’s pro day. They worked out indoors on FieldTurf in front of scouts from 28 teams.

Arkansas’ Mallett runs slow 40, improves vertical

Draft hopefuls from Arkansas gathered at the university’s pro day Tuesday. After not running the 40-yard dash at the combine, it was time for QB Ryan Mallett to go through the drill.

Big crowd expected for Newton, Fairley workouts

They still talk about Miami’s pro day in 2004 when an estimated 125 NFL coaches, GMs and scouts showed up to see one of the best draft classes a school has ever assembled — six prospects who went on to get selected among the top 19 picks. It might get topped here today when Auburn holds its pro day.

Should the Vikings draft a quarterback?

The Vikings are in a rather precarious position at quarterback, with just Joe Webb and Rhett Bomar on the roster. So it seems like a given for the team to draft a quarterback with the No. 12 overall draft pick, right?

Suh not exactly surprised by rookie season

As far as we’re concerned, Ndamukong Suh didn’t have a difficult transition to the NFL after he was selected second overall pick by the Lions. He registered 66 total tackles, 10.0 sacks, was named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and was selected first-team All Pro.

Davis mock Top 10: Newton No. 1

Here’s a look at the top 10 from my latest mock draft I put together before the NFL Scouting Combine. This is subject to change, but right now it’s Cam Newton at No. 1 to the Panthers.

A look at draft stocks on the rise

Here’s a look at three players who analysts Brian Baldinger, Charles Davis and Michael Lombardi view as having as rising draft stocks.

Can Lex be super in South Florida?

If you’re looking for a deep sleeper to monitor this offseason, remember the name Lex Hilliard.

Photo: Suh visits NFL Network

Lions Pro Bowl DT Ndamukong Suh talked football with analyst Jamie Dukes during a visit to NFL Network studios on Monday, March 7.

Portrait Session: Ndamukong Suh

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh posed for a portrait in the NFL Network Studios on Monday, March 7.

Pick Six: Panthers’ all-time draft busts

Should the Panthers already cut bait on QB Jimmy Clausen? Would this make Clausen the biggest draft bust in Panthers’ history?

A ponytail might not be in Brady’s best interest

You never thought it would happen to a guy like Tom Brady, but he’s officially reached his mid-life crisis. You would think that a supermodel wife and three Super Bowl rings would prevent that. His new ponytail says otherwise.

Zbikowski: Ochocinco would last 45 seconds in ring

As he prepared for his second professional boxing match, Ravens safety/boxer Tom Zbikowski says the one NFL player he’d like to fight — Chad Ochocinco — would last about 45 seconds in the right with him.

Utah State DBs Randle, Coleman shine for scouts

Utah State hasn’t had a player selected in the NFL Draft since 2007, when G Shawn Murphy and WR Kevin Robinson were chosen in the fourth and sixth rounds respectively, but that didn’t stop 14 NFL teams from showing up March 3 in hopes of finding the next Donald Penn. The Buccaneers offensive tackle and former Aggie was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2010 despite going undrafted in 2007.

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