Archive for March, 2011
Posted: Friday, March 25th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: South Florida pro day, Terrell McClain
South Florida prospects had huge crowd to impress on Thursday at the school’s pro day, as representatives from all 32 teams showed up to watch the outdoor workout in windy conditions, including Bill Belichick, Jerry Angelo, Lovie Smith, and Rod Marinelli.
Posted: Friday, March 25th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Titus Young, Austin Pettis, Boise State pro day
Titus Young was undeniably the star of the show at Boise State’s pro day on Thursday.
Posted: Friday, March 25th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Daniel Snyder, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award last night on behalf of the NFL for his support of their Grassroots program which provides grants to build or resurface football fields in areas of need of financial assistance.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Peyton Manning, Brad Johnson, Eli Manning, Jay Cutler, Joe Flacco, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Mark Rypien, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Tony Romo, Trent Dilfer
Quarterbacks are continually on the hot seat. Which is about as an obvious statement as saying that the Duke basketball team is rather polarizing. But which quarterbacks are on the hottest seats? How about Peyton Manning?
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Southern Illinois pro day, Chicago Bears, Korey Lindsey
When it comes to Korey Lindsey, it’s buyer beware for NFL teams.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Chuck Bednarik, Deion Sanders, Frank Gifford, Hugh Jackman, Pick Six
Chuck Bednarik made fans of people of never even saw him play. Thanks, of course, to some of his notable quotes on NFL Films.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Christian Ponder, 2011 NFL Draft, Jacksonville Jaguars
Most mock drafts have the Jaguars looking for a defensive end in the upcoming draft. But with the Jaguars being in a make-or-break year, CBS Sports Pete Prisco suggest that the Jaguars should be looking at a quarterback with the No. 16 overall selection during his appearance on “Path to the Draft.”
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Titus Young, Austin Pettis, Boise St. pro day, Mike Mayock
Charley Casserly, Charles Davis and Mike Mayock discuss the impact of Boise State’s pro day Thursday on the draft stock of wide receivers Titus Young and Austin Pettis.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Devin Hester, Josh Cribbs, kickoff rule changes, Leon Washington
Is there a chance, any chance, that we’re all overstating the impact of Tuesday’s vote by the NFL Competition Committee to move kickoffs to the 35-yard line?
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: San Diego State pro day, DeMarco Sampson, Vincent Brown
San Diego State hosted its pro day on March 24, an event DeMarco Sampson used to place himself on the draft radar. Sampson struggled with injuries early in his career, but had a very productive senior season. He was a likely a free-agent candidate after his combine workout, but the wide receiver exceeded expectations on pro day and may get himself selected in the sixth- or seventh round because of it. Sampson (6-2 1/8, 201) showed good hands, but it was his dual 40 times of 4.41 that really drew attention. He registered a 35 1/2-inch vertical leap, 10-0 broad jump, 4.26 super shuttle, and 6.93 three-cone drill. Also working out was wide receiver Vincent Brown, who had a standout […]
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Chuck Bednarik, Alan Ameche, David Tyree, Dwight Clark, Frank Gifford, Vince Lombardi, Y.A. Tittle
When you think of Chuck Bednarik, what image comes into your mind?
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Jon Baldwin, Dion Lewis, Greg Romeus, Henry Hynoski, Jabaal Sheard, Jason Pinkston, Josh Portis, Pittsburgh pro day
No question Jon Baldwin was the player to see at Pittsburgh’s recent pro day, and he didn’t disappoint.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Nate Irving, N.C. State pro day, Owen Spencer
After choosing not to work out at the Scouting Combine, Nate Irving was the center of attention at North Carolina State’s pro day on Wednesday.
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Lehigh pro day, Will Rackley
How high is the NFL’s interest in Lehigh offensive lineman Will Rackley? Not only were scouts from six teams at the school’s pro day on Thursday, March 17, but eight more clubs sent their offensive line coaches
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | Gil Brandt Tags: Bruce Miller, Central Florida pro day, Jah Reed, Jamar Newsome, Kamar Aiken
Three players who attended the NFL Scouting Combine were among those highlighted at Central Florida’s pro day on Wednesday, but a fourth who wasn’t at the combine probably worked his way into the draft.