2011 NFL Draft: Best remaining prospects
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Round 1 came to a close last night with several marquee names still on the board. We had an epic run on quarterbacks in the first stanza, but several legitimate players remain at the position.
The nation's leader in sacks from 2010 remains up for grabs. The defensive line has several notable players left on the board, but expect the wide receiver position to command the most attention in the second round. As you'll see below, many remaining players have character flaws and questions about their off-the-field excursions. How much more will they have to wait to hear their names called? Tap your mouse here for more »
Last-minute mock draft: One round of fun
I couldn't help myself with just a few hours remaining before the Carolina Panthers make a potentially franchise-changing selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, so here is an alternative, last-second Round 1 mock draft. I'll say that I wasn't too happy slating some of the picks, but NFL teams tend to do strange things during the draft. I'm starting to buy into the notion of several quarterbacks going in the first round, and there will be a few surprises along the way. Tap your mouse here for more »
A pair of potential first-rounders tested hot for the pot
Iowa defensive end Christian Ballard and Georgia defensive end/outside linebacker Justin Houston failed drug tests at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to Jay Glazer and Alex Marvez, of FOX Sports. Both players reportedly tested positive for marijuana. Tap your mouse here for more »
Brandon Marshall: An epic display of loyalty?
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall was recently allegedly stabbed in the abdomen by his wife (I guess the honeymoon period has come to an end), and she was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Michi Nogami-Marshall told police officers that she stabbed the wideout in self-defense, while the male Marshall claimed he suffered the wound from falling on a broken vase. Tap your mouse here for more »
NFL Draft Grapevine: Draft day surprises
Every year the NFL draft comes with its fair share of surprises, often in the way of falling players or head-scratching reaches. Fans and draftniks alike question the minds of those in charge of making the selections, wondering how a team could be so foolish.
While no one will ever be 100 percent accurate with their prognostications, it's always fun to try. I have identified several players that have the potential to cause a few heads to spin based on where the prospect's draft placement. Tap your mouse here for more »
The NFL’s Week 1 scheduling conundrum
NFL franchises play the same non-conference division every four seasons, and this year the NFC East will do battle with its AFC counterpart. The first weekend of NFL action means we will have games being played on Sept. 11, the 10th anniversary of the tragic attacks that reshaped our nation. Tap your mouse here for more »
Colin Kaepernick vs. Cam Newton: It’s all about value
Trainer Chip Smith believes University of Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick is a superior prospect to Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. Tap your mouse here for more »
Madden 12 cover: Peyton Hillis or Michael Vick
Seeing Michael Vick versus Peyton Hillis (really???) as the finalists for the cover of Madden 12 makes me laugh. It goes to show how little respect Aaron Rodgers gets on a national level, but it is also an indictment of Vick. Tap your mouse here for more »
NFL Draft Grapevine: Addressing rumors
As we get ever so close to kicking off the 2011 NFL Draft, last-minute reports surface that can seriously impact a draft prospect's stock. Let's face it ... fiction spreads faster than truth.
Recently published reports suggested Texas Christian University offensive guard/tackle Marcus Cannon has testicular cancer. The report went as far as saying Cannon didn't even know about the diagnosis because his agent was withholding it from him. That's some heavy stuff. Tap your mouse here for more »
Terrelle Pryor and Andrew Whitworth are making headlines
Recent reports surfaced suggesting suspended Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor could skip his senior season and enter the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft, assuming there is a CBA in place in time. Tap your mouse here for more »
