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Blogging The Boys —
Nick Eatman has a piece on the workout regimens that began at Valley Ranch on Monday. Joe Juraszek is back doing his thing, getting the Boys ready to rock. All you Alan Ball fans take heart, he’s making his move! Who needs Pacman? Juraszek said some of the players, including quarterback Richard Bartel, cornerback Alan Ball and safety Courtney Brown, even participated in a nine-week program leading up to this week, which gave them somewhat of an advantage heading into Monday's workouts. [snip] Juraszek said he can already see a difference in Ball's physique. Ball, a seventh-round pick from Illinois, was listed last year at 6-1, 176. ...
What Happens If Albert's Gone?
FanHouse —
Filed under: Steelers, AFC North, NFL Draft, PittsburghIt's hard to know if mock draft conventional wisdom is really equivalent to what's actually going on as team's finalize their draft boards, but the recent mock drafts are in agreement: Branden Albert is likely gone before the Steelers pick. ESPN's Todd McShay's new draft echoes what some other recent mock drafts have said: Albert will likely be one of five offensive linemen taken before the Steelers get to pick. If that happens, Pittsburgh will be faced with some interesting decisions. For months the Steelers decision has seemed almost boring. Pick Albert, plug him in at guard and smile. But if Albert isn't available, figuring out the Steelers choice gets a whole lot tougher. Do they reach for Gosder Cherilus? ...
One game makes all the difference
We Suck at Sports —
So, I'm reading up on the NFL Mock drafts, even though my team doesn't have any picks in the first day, just for kicks. It's funny to see how things change and get shuffled even though the season is over, the combine is past, and the evaluations are done. In my scope today, is McShay, with his newest Mock Draft version. I understand the picks, nothing especially exciting there, but I'm more focused on an after (before?) thought paragraph about quarterbacks leading up to the draft board. Also, while I still have Ryan as the only quarterback in the first round, there's speculation that one or more teams might trade back into the bottom of the round to secure their favorite from the next-best trio of Chad Henne, Brian Brohm and Joe Flacco. Of the three, Henne seems to be moving up the draft boards the ...
Updated Mock Drafts have Broncos Choosing OT, LB
BroncoTalk —
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN have updated their mock drafts to kick off the month, with some surprise names being selected for Denver 12th overall. Meanwhile, the NFL.com mock draft was updated to include the Broncos, and RMN writer Jeff Legwold put in the selection for the team via video.
Kiper - He has us taking USC linebacker Keith Rivers. While I don’t hate the move in itself, the fact that OT Ryan Clady was still on his board (and goes to the Panthers with the next pick) gives it a twinge of disbelief in my book.
McShay - Pittsburgh OT Jeff Otah comes off the board for the Broncos at 12. He previously had us drafting Vandy OT Chris Williams, who was still on his board for ...
Kiper vs. McShay -- battle of the draft experts
Big Blue View —
I got a kick out of comparing the most recent mock drafts of ESPN draft experts Todd McShay and Mel Kiper. McShay's mock has the Giants taking Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo in the first round and Arkansas State safety Tyrell Johnson in the second. Kiper's mock has the Giants taking Johnson IN THE FIRST ROUND. How can the two ESPN analysts differ so drastically? Well, the Serious Sports News Network has a satirical look at the battle between the two ESPN experts. ...
Redskins 2008 Mock Draft Summary 3.0
The Redskin Report —
Another Friday, another mock draft round-up. Some of the drafts haven’t been updated since we last did this two weeks ago, so I’ve added a few more and summary of a ton of the mock drafts at the bottom.
NFL.com
Vic Carruci
Limus Sweed, WR, Texas
The Redskins need help in a variety of spots, but new coach Jim Zorn is pushing for someone to add spark to his offense.
Pat Kerwin
Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Campbell has a wide range of grades from the people I have talked to here at the owners’ meetings, but he is just what the ...
After signing veteran WR, the Bengals could draft another on the first day
Cincy Jungle —
... In Todd McShay's latest mock draft, Kelly is the first receiver taken at #11 -- Bills. Hardy fell to #43 with Devin Thomas (Michigan State), DeSean Jackson (Cal), Limas Sweed (Texas) and Mario Manningham (Michigan) in between. It would seem that the Bengals, if they are targeting a wide receiving during the first day, that they'll go after Kelly in the first round. If he's gone, then Hardy in the second round. ...
17 Days until Draft Day
MVN RSS —
17 Days until Draft Day The countdown continues, so it’s time to take a look at who the “experts” have the Skins taking in Round One: Don Banks, SI.com: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami Even though he’s a raw and somewhat risky proposition in the eyes of some teams, Campbell’s potential and his ties to new Redskins defensive line coach John Palermo (who coached him at Miami) might carry the day. Washington would love a big receiver, but the best two — Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly — are already gone and Texas’s Limas Sweed seems to be on the first round/second round bubble. Pat Kirwan, NFL.com: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson Washington has a few needs but it also has a ...
Rams need numbers at linebacker
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The St. Louis Rams will presumably use their first-round choice, No. 2 overall, to upgrade one of their lines. They need a long-term successor to left tackle Orlando Pace. On defense, they need to upgrade their pass rush and overall strength up front. Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay had them taking a defensive lineman in this mock. When we look at the Rams' roster, we also see a team that needs quality depth at linebacker. I count five linebackers on the Rams' roster, fewest in the league. Teams that run 4-3 defenses are carrying 7.9 linebackers on average, according to figures I track and update ...
