June 17th, 2013 | Comments Off
A Look Inside The War Rooms Of The NFL Draft
An NFL team’s war room at the NFL draft is an intense place where big decisions on picks, salary and trades get made. However, the decisions seemingly made on the actual draft days were actually made in the days and weeks leading up to the draft. Decisions such as what round to take a player or how long to wait if a player continues to be available or what pick to take if the first pick is taken, are all plotted out before anyone actually enters the war room.Never
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May 4th, 2013 | Comments Off
Call An Audible: What’s At Risk In Trading For A Top Pick
It is very difficult to determine if a future draft pick is going to be a star or a bust. This is why it is very risky to trade for a top pick in the NFL draft. While the top picks are supposed to be the best players entering the league, it is not guaranteed that they will be able perform at a high level in the NFL.
Trading for a top pick in the NFL draft is so risky because of the quality and quantity of draft picks and players you will have to give up to
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January 12th, 2013 | Comments Off
Rise and Fall of a Legend
There was a time where you couldn’t go far without hearing the name “Tim Tebow.”
The guy had an image, a character, a media personality – he even had a funny little thing called “The Tebow” that people, to this day, continue to imitate. If you did your research or got your sports channels through providers like cabletelevision.net/time-warner/ or similar, well, you knew he was everywhere.
Then, just like that, he was gone. Yesterday’s news. A punch line in an ever-expanding and hostile sports world where excellence was constantly demanded.
So what went wrong?
How does someone so big fall so far?
Many sports analysts cite the old adage of too much too soon. He showed tremendous promise in the early phases of his career which made him absolutely irresistible to drafters and scouts all over the NFL. The problem was that before anyone had a chance to really gauge his weaknesses, he was already so deep into contracts and deals that there was nothing anyone could do about it.
He became a darling of the NFL world and the pressure coupled with his comparable lack of experience led to his ultimate failure. He wasn’t ready and his greatness diminished as more responsibility was heaped upon him.
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June 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
A Scout’s Perspective: What To Look For In A Draft
If you are uncertain about the NFL Draft, there are some key elements which will make it easier for you to understand. The basic purpose involves players leaving their college teams. Since they are no longer playing for their college they go to the draft in hopes of being selected for an NFL team. The NFL teams having the poorest records from the previous season have first choice at selecting the top players.
Another important element is that NFL teams can
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June 26th, 2012 | Comments Off
An In Depth Look At Top Defensive Prospects For Next Year
The 2012 NFL Draft was headlined by several top offensive players. However, the strength of the 2013 NFL Draft looks like it will be the defensive players. There are five NFL defensive prospects that will be drafted high and will have an immediate impact in the league.
The top two defensive players in the NFL draft are defensive ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, both of whom play for the LSU Tigers. Both players are considered among the best pass
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June 22nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Top Offensive Prospects For The 2013 Draft
While the 2012 NFL Draft has just been completed, it is never too early to start looking at the 2013 NFL Draft. There are five offensive college players that should be drafted very early in the 2013 Draft.
The top offensive prospect for next year is Matt Barkley, the quarterback for USC. Barkley has shown that he has a very strong arm, is mobile in the pocket, and is a pure leader and winner. With a good college season, Barkley should solidify himself as the number one pick.
The next top prospect is wide
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June 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
Top 5 Steals From This Year’s Draft
NFL teams spend a fortune locating, scouting and researching prospects, but as evidence of how inexact this “science” is, look no further than Tom Brady and Wes Welker. Brady lasted to the 6th round (pick 199) in the 2000 NFL Draft, while Welker went undrafted in 2004. Both are now perennial All-Pros, and headed to the Hall of Fame.
Several “steals” are expected to emerge from the 2012 Draft, perhaps none more so than LB Luke Kuechly of Boston College. Even though Kuechly
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June 15th, 2012 | Comments Off
The 2012 NFL Draft: A Recap
The recent emphasis on passing was evident in the 2012 NFL Draft with the first two selections being QBs. Stanford’s Andrew Luck was the first pick, going to Indianapolis as the replacement for record-setting Peyton Manning, who signed with Denver. Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was selected next by Washington, who hope Griffin’s multi-threat capabilities will solve their long-time QB woes.
Other first-round draftees who are expected to have immediate impact for their teams include RB Trent Richardson from Alabama (Cleveland), OT Matt Kalil of USC (Minnesota), CB Morris Claiborne
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