0 comments by Shane Clemons on 5/6/2014
Television coverage of the NFL draft dates back to 1980 when ESPN decided to provide live draft coverage. In the early days, the draft wasn’t exactly an interesting event, but over the past 34 years, the event has evolved into a fan-centric event. Beginning in 2010, the NFL moved to a three-day format, making the […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 5/5/2014
In the next few days, you’ll be hearing more and more references to recent draft busts such as Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder and Jake Locker when analysts discuss the possibility of a team taking Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater or Blake Bortles in the first round of the 2014 draft. Those critics will say that teams […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 5/2/2014
Predicting fantasy studs before the draft even takes place can be a tricky prospect in the best of times. That being the case, there are players out there that will likely succeed in almost any environment. These five players should be able to make a major impact for their respective teams in 2014, and for […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/30/2014
Entering his third season, Robert Griffin III has much to prove. After his rookie campaign, Griffin was carrying injuries to his ACL and LCL as well as the distinction as the biggest young star in the NFL. Last season was a different story. Griffin never looked like his rookie self, and the Redskins suffered because […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/29/2014
This year’s quarterback class has been, if nothing else, unpredictable. Heading into draft season, Teddy Bridgewater was the favorite, but since then, it’s fluctuated between him, Blake Bortles or Johnny Manziel, depending on who you’re asking and on which day you’re asking. The Dallas Cowboys are entering a transitional period in which they’re not really […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/28/2014
It’s hard to come by a winning quarterback on the open market in the NFL, but there’s still one man out there that was once a rising star before locker room issues derailed a promising career. Vince Young hasn’t taken a regular season snap since his short stint with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. Before […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/25/2014
The ability to move the ball through the air has defined the NFL over the past decade. Teams such as the Patriots, Colts and Saints have thrived by attacking opponents with very little support from the running game. The new culture of “pass and stop the pass” has pushed teams to reach for quarterbacks they […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/24/2014
The NFL draft is the best way for teams to bring young talent into the fold. As it stands, a player must have been out of high school for at least three years to be eligible to enter the draft. The rules don’t require that players attend college, although since college is the de-facto farm […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/23/2014
Every year a number of busts are selected in the first half of the draft. The biggest busts are those that are picked early in the event, and this year has a number of possibilities to claim the prize of being the biggest draft bust. Many believe Jadeveon Clowney has all the makings of one […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/22/2014
Speed it up The worst part about the draft, especially the early rounds, is just how long it actually takes for teams to make their selections. The solution to this problem is very simple. Just shorten the time teams have to make their selections. Give teams a five minute limit for every round, not just […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/21/2014
Johnny Manziel may have the most variable draft stock of all quarterbacks heading into the draft. Some project that he’ll be snagged in the top five while others think he’ll be sliding down the draft order Brady Quinn style. There’s no denying his playmaking abilities, but what could scare teams away from pulling the trigger […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/18/2014
Among the Jaguars’ biggest needs heading into the draft is a young quarterback that can grow into the role of franchise passer. The question for the Jags is not if they’ll take a quarterback, but when. There are a number of options for Jacksonville to consider in the first round and even later in the […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/17/2014
It’s been clear since Matt Schaub was brought on board that the Raiders would be quickly putting an end to the Terrelle Pryor era. According to Pro Football Talk, the Raiders are hoping to be able to trade Pryor before the start of the offseason program that begins next Tuesday. That’s a short timeframe to […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/16/2014
Johnny Manziel may have led his draft class with a 32 out of 50 on the Wonderlic Test, but from a percentage standpoint, that’s not very impressive. Actually completing the test with a high score is, however, much more difficult than it may seem. The Wonderlic Test, in short, is a set of 50 multiple […]
0 comments by Shane Clemons on 4/15/2014
To see a top prospect end workouts with a few weeks left before the draft isn’t a common occurrence, but it’s also not a big deal either. Peter King of TheMMQB.com broke the news that Jadeveon Clowney wouldn’t be involved in any more individual workouts. King notes that one of the reasons is likely Brandon […]
