[Translate] There was a time when the job of the rookie quarterback was to stand on the sideline holding a clipboard or if he did manage to make it onto the field he’d likely throw more interceptions than completions or spend the majority of his time looking up at the sky of whichever city he was in at the time. A poor outing in your rookie season is nothing...
[Translate] JaMarcus Rusell, The biggest draft bust of all time? On Thursday April the 26th the 2012 NFL Draft will commence, with all 32 teams looking for the next great player(s) who can take them to the Promised Land. The draft can be best described as a gamble; even the seemingly safest or best option could turn out to be one great big disappointment. So...
[Translate] Michael Floyd, Notre Dame’s great wide receiver, is one of my favorite players in this 2012 NFL Draft (Zennie62.com coverage by Tout.com), and some say the second-best wide receiver behind Oklahoma St’s Justin Blackmon. He’s so good, the Philadelphia Eagles gave him a private workout on Tuesday. But for me he’s a very, very...
[Translate] The 2012 NFL Draft (Zennie62 coverage sponsored by Tout.com) will be held Thursday, April 26th through Thursday April 28th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This is the NFL Draft Order as of March 27th: Round Pick Overall 1 1 1 Indianapolis 1 2 2 Washington from St. Louis 1 3 3 Minnesota 1 4 4 Cleveland 1 5 5 Tampa Bay 1 6 6 St. Louis from...
[Translate] There is no doubt that currently the most talked about player in the NFL right now is the Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow. Why? Because he is playing and winning with a style more accustomed to the College game and one not used or expected to be successful at the professional level. Analysts, players, old and current and coaches have all weighed in on what Tebow is doing, although it would seem like most of the talk is not necessarily about what should be the most important statistic of all, winning. Tim Tebow was...
[Translate] New York, NY – The Giants selected Linval Joseph, the Defensive Tackle from East Carolina in the second round after taking Jason Pierre-Paul ,the Defensive End from South Florida in yesterday’s first round action. Many feel the move further improves the Giants pass rush, although some feel Osi Umenyoria will be traded, The Giants say otherwise. They also selected Chad Jones the talented defensive back from LSU in round three. The Jets took Vladimir Ducasse the Offensive Tackle from UMASS tonight in round 2,...
[Translate] ACC DRAFT PREVIEW-By William Queen for Football Reporters Online ACC DRAFT PREVIEW Georgia tech Wide receiver DeMaryius Thomas is a big play receiver if there ever was one. Averaging more than 25 YPC in 2010, Thomas takes advantage of every ball thrown his way. Unfortunately, Georgia Tech runs a triple-option offense, where the receiver is more of a blocker, so his 3.28 receptions per game is tough to judge. But no matter, NFL scouts are getting very good vibes from this kid; he’ll be taken sometime in the late first...
[Translate] How is it no one knows who Conte Cuttino is when he’s the 17th Best Running Back in this Draft? By Dr. Bill Chachkes-Football Reporters Online Action Photo: Conte Cuttino vs. Gardner Webb in 2008-By A.F. Chachkes for Football Reporters OnlineCandid Photo by Dr. Bill Chachkes for Football Reporters Online Why is it that every year the only players people talk about when getting ready for the draft are the kids from the schools who play in the “acronym” conferences? Ok, we know there are plenty of talented...
[Translate] The Jets Get Santonio Holmes For a 5th Round Pickby TJ Rosenthal-Contributing Writer-Football Reporters Online In what to most people came as a surprise on Sunday night, the Jets acquired Steeler WR Santonio Holmes for a 5th round draft selection.The move immediately bolsters the Jets passing game. Holmes was the Super Bowl MVP after the 2008 season, but is facing substance abuse charges and may receive a four game league suspension as a result. Charges that he threw a liquor filled glass at a woman await him in Florida....
[Translate] Titans Pre Draft notes By Rafael GarciaSr. Contributing Writer Football Reporters OnlineSoutheast Region04/11/2010 As the 2010 season slowly approaches changes have hit Titans camp. Gone is long time punter/kicker/place kicker Craig Hentrich to retirement. Center Kevin Mawae is in limbo, as is linebacker Keith Bullock. Gone are TE Alge Crumpler, DE’s Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse. They have also given contract extensions to players such as G/C Eugene Amano and S Donnie Nickey. They got free agents like...
[Translate] Jets Superfan Fireman Ed shouldn’t let his hatred stand in the way of a Superbowl TrophyBy TJ Rosenthal and Dr. Bill Chachkes-Football Reporters Online So now we have heard it all. The Jets have hired a fan out of the stands to work in the personnel department. What you didn’t know Fireman Ed Anzalone was actually on the Jets front office payroll? I guess he is, the way he’s been getting and giving interviews as of late, regarding the Jets possible signing of soon to be former Dolphin Jason Taylor. I don’t want...
