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Ryan Tannehill - Top 10 Pick?
According to legendary NFL personnel guru Gil Brandt by way of Peter King tweet, Ryan Tannehill could be a Top 10 selection in this April’s draft. That’s, um, a tad higher than I’d have thought he would go, particularly after suffering a fractured foot that may keep him out of the Combine. Oh,...
Potpourri
Item 1 How bad was Texas recruiting on the offensive side of the ball from 2006 to 2009? This bad. In that period Texas recruited 40 offensive players, a number 50% larger than the defense had (27). Here is what an offense made up of the best 11 recruits from that era looks like: WR John...
NFL Owners Granted Permanent Stay: Why This Owner Victory Is Good News
I've avoided discussing the NFL labor negotiations because they're somewhat tedious, touch on byzantine legalities, and most of us just want NFL football and could care less about who "wins" the labor negotiation. Unless you're a legal scholar, a member of the AFL/CIO, or an aspiring billionaire,...
Defining Talent
While watching the NFL Draft, I started reflecting a bit on the ruins of our 2010 season and thinking about the debates that raged as that debacle unfolded with respect to talent, coaching, development and how those things interplay in individual player performance and evaluation. Talent is...
Part Deux – Round 2 Mock Draft
As promised, here is a look at the second round: New England Patriots – Akeem Ayers (Linebacker - UCLA). The Patriots just continue to get better. They are the Anti-Texans. Buffalo Bills – Brooks Reed (Defensive End/Linebacker - Arizona). They missed on Von Miller yesterday, but they will get a...
2011 NFL Draft Review First Round
I chose NFL Network to watch this draft because Berman is on ESPN. Any questions? I enjoy Rich Eisen's bonhomie, Mike Mayock's irascibility, and THEY HAVE MICHAEL IRVIN. I love Michael Irvin. He speaks only in caps or in a stage whisper and he peppers amazing wisdom with utter inanities. He's...
Vince Young Getting Ready
According to Vince Young, he's working out everyday, and if you believe the rumors he's doing it for his new franchise the Minnesota Vikings. I guess we'll finally get to see that dream backfield of Adrian Peterson and the GOAT. Too bad I can't stand the Vikings, although they'll be my second...
It’s The Final Countdown!
Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton (Quarterback/Auburn). Cameron was a preacher’s son, and when his daddy would visit he’d come along. We all know about Cam’s baggage. We also know about his talent. Physically, he has everything you look for in a quarterback, but there are real question marks...
Introducing First Round Exchange
About six months ago, I asked Drew for feedback on a fantasy sports game concept related to professional sports entry drafts. Drew generously shared his feedback, as well as his Silicon Valley wisdom and connections, even though he forthrightly disclaimed, "I’ll be honest…this is not something...
Aaron Williams Declares for the NFL Draft
It's true. Even the Statesman has the report. This obviously will make our already porous secondary even more of a project next year. Our top three corners from last year will have all left the 40 acres. The elder Williams said he and his son consulted with numerous former Longhorns as well as...
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