Avril's athleticism impresses Steelers
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FRIDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 4/4/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... , Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn’t worried about keeping them healthy. The Steelers may be trying to hide their interest in Purdue defensive end/linebacker Cliff Avril. Says Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff of the third pick in the draft, “ ...
The News
Published 4/4/2008 by mondesishouse at Mondesishouse.com
... --Shhhh! The Steelers are secretly interested in Purdue's Cliff Avril. --Wade Phillips checks in with an extremely lame April Fool's prank. --Doing their best to keep up with the rest of the AFC North, a Cleveland Brown got arrested. --The ...
Extra points
Published 4/5/2008 at Reiss' Pieces
... AVRIL TALKS OF SCHEDULED VISIT TO NEW ENGLAND: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review catches up with Purdue DE/OLB Cliff Avril after Avril's pre-draft visit to the Steelers. In the piece, Avril notes that he is scheduled to take a pre-draft visit to New England. At 6-foot-3, 253 pounds, Avril would project to outside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 scheme, and could also play with his hand on the ground in sub packages. ...
Cliff-Hanger For Pats On Draft Day?
Published 4/5/2008 by Matthew Hume
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (John Harris) Will Cliff Avril's Athleticism Impress New England?
"When I did OK at the combine, yes, that helped me. I think I did open some eyes with my speed and quickness. That was one question everybody had: how fast I was," said Avril, who also has visited Buffalo and Detroit and has plans to visit New England, Atlanta and Tennessee. "Since then, some of the teams have been more interested." He compares favorably among current NFL players with ...
