Please understand that the following article is meant in no way to be an indictment of the NFL Combine. Consider it a few after-the-fact observations of the process and some of it’s flaws, both intended and circumstantial. This year’s Combine had an official list of 330 invitees. This year’s Draft had 253 Picks in it. If you bother… Read More »
Our defensive discussion will start with the big guys up front. For this year’s projection I am going to work with the time honored position groups of DE, DT, ILB, OLB, CB & S. But bear in mind this kind of breakdown is starting to feel more and more outdated with the absolute lust for edge-rushers about to… Read More »
Let’s take a look at the remainder of the offensive position groups.. RB GROUP As often happens in the NFL, it appears to me that the importance of the running back positions is back on the uptick. The passing game can be more exciting to fans than a good run game, but depending upon the opponent’s defensive scheme,… Read More »
The COMBINE plays a larger role for me with every year that passes, it seems. I want to see more of those underclassmen in action, as well as small school guys. I also like having an idea how fast players are in comparison to their peers, even if it is only in their underwear. But while we wait… Read More »
After some positive feedback for my PACKERS Review I have decided to keep on with these non-grade Draft Review article. But… I will not be doing every NFL team. So if you have a favorite team that you would like me to cover in this series please advise with a note back to the the website. For now… Read More »
Much of the de-emphasis on the RB position every year when the Draft rolls around, at least in recent history, is due in large part to the current pro emphasis on passing attacks. But there are some other major factors in play. With the seeming “equal” ability of more players these days chances of grabbing a good RB… Read More »
The 2015 NFL Draft is over. As always happens the 7th Round was a hodge-podge of know guys who fell for various reasons and some guys most of us have never heard of. This year the FInal Pick who is known as Mr. Irrelevant, was actually a pretty darn good player, who has a serious shot at winning… Read More »
OK I am going to save you the redundancy of bringing up the same obvious observation on almost every Pick in Rounds 6 & 7, by stating he obvious right now. Most of the players we are talking about from this point on will have to make their way onto NFL rosters by earning Special Teams jobs in… Read More »
And Round 5 is in the books…. Add MICHAEL BENNETT/DT/OHIO STATE to the mystery list for this Draft. 176 guys have been selected but not BENNETT from the national Champs who all Draftniks had in their Top 100. According to MORT, who made a few calls, it has only to do with under sized and over-hyped. I say… Read More »
Round 4 is over and I feel at peace with the world. THis Round always provides me with a sense of normalcy. Hell the PACKERS actually selected a LB in JAKE RYAN. He should be able to play Weak ILB in their scheme. KIPER & POLIAN just luv him and everyone is in agreement that he is fully… Read More »
Watching telecasts today from outside in Chicago I cannot help but think how lucky the NFL has been to have such lovely weather in early May. AS an old guy I say kudos to MEL KIPER for having his shades on for the outdoor location shoot. As we get older having shade eye protection is a big deal.… Read More »
I have always felt that Rounds 4-7 truly make or break an NFL teams’s Draft each year. Teams ought to be able to do well in the Top 100. But finding a couple of eventual starters in Round 4-7 is critical to long term success. Teams must also acquire some depth and Special Teams help in the rounds… Read More »
Clearly late surfacing concerns about JAY AJAYI’s past knee issues have some substance or there is no way the guy is still undrafted. If the STEELERS are patient COATES can be a big time addition for them. I have seen improve greatly from 2013 to 2014 with his catch ability. But he still needs more coaching up so… Read More »
Boy did CHRIS CONLEY hit a home run at the COMBINE. As a guy with 36 catches as a senior he moved himself into the Top 100 with his athleticism in Indy, The BROWNS take another Pick at the non-WR position. Maybe he can work out of the slot for them. I think the pick of JOHN MILLER… Read More »
MIght we see more D for FALCONS? But how about a RB since they have lost several players there. COLEMANis the man and fills a big need. NFLN is showing the party at TEVIN COLEMAN’s house in Illinois. ESPN is still on commercial break. SCREW ESPN I am switching my watching to NFLN right now! Hey Colin tell… Read More »
Round 3 is roaring along with a pretty young lady currently getting cancer treatment @ St Jude’s hospital. TEXANS trade up to finally take JAELEN STRONG off the Board and the TEXANS give up a lot including DEVIER POSEY. JETS appear to be collecting WR. They must have a dozen on the roster now. Seattle had way too… Read More »
Leave it to SEA HAWKS to draft FRANK CLARK, who has had domestic violence issues, off the field. As I have said multiple times this roster in Seattle is going to implode one day in the near future. I almost had him off my Board! Per their cocky ways the PATS make a huge reach for JORDAN RICHARDS.… Read More »
Trent Dilfer making a good point of how ROD MARINELLI can be more than just a Coach to a guy with GREGORY. PACKERS are coming up and I see 3 names of interest potentially… CLIVE WALFORD/TE CARL DAVIS/DL ALI MARPET/G/C The ILB guys are gone until Saturday IMO. OOps there goes MARPET. Way to go ESPN had to… Read More »
Clearly the medical report on JAELEN STRONG’s wrist must not be good. There is no other explanation for this long of a wait. Now that’s a long tall Texan standing up there. Great coverage guy with a propensity for INT. But he is small and can get run over in run support. Now they have to hope he… Read More »
ABDULLAH will be a nice weapon to replace REGGIE BUSH in the Motor City. And watch him in the return game. You know they thought the STEELERS might take the best TE in the Draft! That is why the RAVENS traded up. Fills a big need for the RAVENS who have lost TEs galore to VFA and injury.… Read More »
Hey I’ll bet NATE ORCHARD can really help out MANZIEL and catch a ton of balls as a BROWNS. If the DOLPHINS can light a fire under PHILLIPS big butt he has starting potential. Right now he looks like a solid rotational, flash player. Maybe SUH can fire him up. IF I’m the agents for RANDY GREGORY I’m… Read More »
I think they want to move ROWE to Safety. They have signed several CB already. Give CHIP credit for not drafting a DUCK yet. But it is another PAC-12 player for him. CARL DAVIS/DL/IOWA might be a BIG help on the DL for the CHARGERS. He could hold up well as a 3-4 DE. There goes PERRYMAN. Clay… Read More »
PACKERS fans try to relax, but it’s looking like there will not be an ILB worth picking by the PACK @ #62. Maybe Whitey can draft a FB and slide him over to ILB later in the Draft. BY the way if any of you missed it the PACKERS do intend to switch their No, 1 Pick S/RANDALL… Read More »
BROWNS trade a Pick to the TEXANS. Im guessing RAY FARMER has no clue who to take so he traded out. The BROWNS keep adding Picks but not necessarily functional players. Owner HASLAM might do himself a big favor by firing FARMER and signing KEVIN COSTNER. I am truly feeling sorry for all you loyal BROWNS fans. Maybe… Read More »
OK one of the bad boys has been taken… DGB. This is somewhere between PLAXICO BURRESS & LARRY FITZGERALD. The question is can someone in the TITANS organization get inside his head and mentor him. Kid has had a tough life and deserves the benefit ogf the doubt and a chance to turn himself around as a human… Read More »
