NFL BETTING: News
Looking Ahead to the 2015 NFL Draft
We are now only a week away from the 2014 NFL Draft. Let’s take a break from analyzing this year’s prospects and look ahead to the top players of the 2015 class: QB Sean Mannion (Oregon State) Mannion considered going pro in 2014, having already earned his bachelor’s degree as … Continue reading
Mark Ingram Not a Part of Saints Future?
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram will enter the 2014 NFL season as a lame duck. According to reports, the Saints are not planning on exercising his fifth year option for the 2015 season, which will in effect make his 2014 season a contract year. The Saints would still … Continue reading
Top 5 Interior Offensive Linemen in the 2014 NFL Draft
1. OG Zach Martin (Notre Dame) Martin played tackle for the Fighting Irish, but his build should relegate him to guard duties in the NFL. That’s okay, though: Martin possesses the core strength and lateral agility needed to succeed on an NFL o-line. Teams that use a zone blocking system … Continue reading
Drafting Approaches: Best Player Available vs. Needs-Based
There are two schools of thought NFL franchises adhere to when they make their draft selections: you can either rank all of the prospects before the draft, regardless of position, and then pick the best available player (BAP) remaining when your pick rolls around, or you can focus on selecting … Continue reading
Top 5 Wide Receivers in the 2014 NFL Draft
1. Sammy Watkins (Clemson) Watkins is a near-perfect receiver prospect, his speed and hands are excellent and he is tough enough to produce many yards after the catch. The last couple drafts have lacked elite wide receivers, except for Justin Blackmon, who is now stuck in suspension limbo due to … Continue reading
Top 5 Pass Rushers in the 2014 NFL Draft
1. Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) Clowney is the top pass rusher in this year’s draft, and it isn’t even close. His mix of size (6’ 5”, 265 lbs.) and speed (a ridiculous 4.52 s forty yard dash recorded at the combine) is very rare. In addition to his physical tools, … Continue reading
Teams with the Toughest Schedules in 2014
St. Louis Rams The Rams drew the short straw this year. They have it bad enough being in the same division as the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. Those teams would be tough for any team to beat, and all three of those teams finished with 10 … Continue reading
Questionable Trades: Blaine Gabbert and Terrelle Pryor
This offseason, two of the better teams in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, made some quarterback acquisitions that left fans scratching their heads. The 49ers traded for Blaine Gabbert of the Jaguars, and the Seahawks traded for Terrelle Pryor of the Raiders. Both quarterbacks lost … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft: Risers and Fallers
Risers HB Dri Archer (Kent State) Before the combine, Archer was projected as a 6th – 7th round pick. He then caught the attention of everyone by recording the fastest forty yard dash at the combine with a time of 4.26 seconds. That performance alone will intrigue enough teams to … Continue reading
2014 NFL Draft: First Round Quarterback Predictions
Stud: Teddy Bridgewater Bridgewater had an unfortunate offseason. His disappointing pro day put a big dent in his draft stork. Now, most draft analysts have pegged Bridgewater as the third best quarterback in this draft, behind Bortles and Manziel. Some have predicted Bridgewater will slip out of the first round … Continue reading