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NFL Scouts View Michael Sam as a 7th Round Pick
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam is trying to become the NFL’s first openly gay player. It’s not crazy to think it might not ever happen. Per the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Michael Sam is viewed by most NFL scouts as a seventh round prospect, while he’s graded even lower by many. Specifically, … Continue reading
Jameis Winston, Crab Legs, and Celebrity Privilege
Winston is in the news again with another off-the-field issue, this time for an incident in which Winston “forgot to pay” for $32 worth of crab legs he took from a Publix supermarket. He was suspended from the baseball team, and was then shortly reinstated, and it seems unlikely he … Continue reading
Top 5 Cornerbacks in the 2014 NFL Draft
With the NFL becoming more and more of a pass-centric league, it is becoming increasingly important for teams to find the ever-elusive “shutdown corner”, or at least find cornerbacks who can reliably provide effective coverage. The following 5 soon-to-be-rookie cornerbacks have the best chance at being successful in the NFL: … Continue reading
Top 5 Defensive Tackles in the 2014 NFL Draft
1. Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh) Donald had the best offseason of any player this year. He had healthy production in 2013 (28.5 tackles for loss), but his combine performance, including a 4.62 second forty yard dash (which is excellent for someone of his weight of 285 pounds) and 35 reps in … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft: 5 Players Rising Up Draft Boards
The 2014 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and as it does the draft rumor mill continues to heat up. No one knows for sure who the Houston Texans will take with the top pick in the draft, or if their real desire to to trade down. We also have suspicions … Continue reading
Falcons Not Interested in Top Pick in Draft?
The rumors never stop swirling when it comes to the NFL Draft. Despite several reports over the past few months saying that the Atlanta Falcons might trade up for the top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the team is reportedly not interested in doing so at all. Per SportsRadio … Continue reading
2014 Draft: First Round Slips
In every draft there are a few players sure to be disappointed when there projections turn out to be higher than what reality holds. Geno Smith did not appear to be in a particularly great mood when he spent all of the first day of the 2013 draft waiting for … Continue reading
Top 5 Running Backs in the 2014 NFL Draft
1. Bishop Sankey (Washington) Sankey does it all. He has the toughness to run inside the line, and also flashes enough burst to beat defenders to the edge. In addition, Sankey is exceptional as a receiver and as a pass protector. Whichever team drafts Sankey will receive an excellent halfback … Continue reading
Titans Decline Fifth Year Option on QB Jake Locker
Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker will enter the 2014 NFL season with a lot to prove. The often injured and inconsistent young passer was going to have to face that reality anyways, but the pressure on him grew even more with the announcement that the Titans would not be picking … Continue reading
NFL Draft: Projected Top 5 Picks
1. Houston Texans select DE Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) Yes, the Texans already have J.J. Watt, but you can never have too many pass rushers. Clowney is just too talented to pass on. 2. St. Louis Rams select WR Sammy Watkins (Clemson) The Rams traded up into the top 10 … Continue reading