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NFL Draft Net: Ryan Tannehill Best Available Quarterback

NFL Draft Net: Ryan Tannehill Best Available Quarterback

I guess it could be a bit premature to call Ryan Tannehill the best available Quarterback considering that the 2012 NFL Draft is still a month and a half away. That is essentially what we have before us though, isn’t it? With the Colts and Redskins in line to take Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III off the board, the former Texas A&M QB is likely on the top of the list [...]

NFL Draft Net: Mock Updated to Reflect Skins-Rams Trade

NFL Draft Net: Mock Updated to Reflect Skins-Rams Trade

Our 2012 NFL Mock Draft has been updated to officially reflect the trade between the Washington Redskins and the St. Louis Rams…even though the trade is not officially official. The Minnesota Vikings are essentially on the clock with the Colts selecting Andrew Luck, followed by the Redskins selecting Robert Griffin III. The mock will move to three rounds[...]

Redskins acquire No. 2 pick from the Rams

Redskins acquire No. 2 pick from the Rams

Looks like RGIII is headed to Washington.

That’s because according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the St. Louis Rams will trade the No. 2 overall pick to the Washington Redskins for future first round picks as well as additional picks.

The Washington Redskins have agreed to a trade with the St. Louis Rams in which[...]

Orson Charles: For serious?

Oh, Orson Charles. What were you thinking? Drinking and driving is a pretty stupid thing to do at any point. But right before the NFL Draft? When everything that you do (or don’t do) is already being looked at through a microscope? That is colossally stupid. How do you not know that? But, come to think of it, there is at least one player each year who makes this kind of stupid mistake. [...]

Rant Sports: Andre Branch a Solid Choice for Dallas Cowboys in 2012 NFL Draft

Following the conclusion of the NFL Combine and, the Dallas Cowboys are re-evaluating the team’s draft board in anticipation of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on outside linebacker Anthony Spencer on Monday, but that only guarantees he’ll remain in Dallas for one more season. The Cowboys need to nail down that strong side outside linebacker spot, [...]

NFL Draft Net: NFL Mock Draft Update | Trades Happen

The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine has came and went, prompting us to update our 2012 NFL Mock Draft before the free agency frenzy. There were a number of players who changed their positioning with combine performances. Also in this update, we address the inevitable trade for positioning to draft Robert Griffin III. It isn’t certain who will do it yet, but it sure does look like it is going to happen. [...]

NFL Scouting Combine Allows Some to Shine; Some to Fall

NFL Scouting Combine Allows Some to Shine; Some to Fall

Sports Reviews

As we pointed out in a previous blog, the NFL Scouting Combine occurred over the last week and there were some big time performances that helped solidify some prospects’ status in April’s NFL Draft.

One of the names that jumped out to every single draft fanatic and scout is the defensive tackle from Memphis [...]

NFL Draft Net: More NFL Draft News Updates | 2/27

NFL Draft Net: More NFL Draft News Updates | 2/27

As has been expected, the St. Louis Rams have confirmed that they will indeed trade away the number two pick, essentially opening the bidding on the future of Robert Griffin III. The question now is who wants to pay the most. Jeff Fisher couldn’t have timed it better to land in St. Louis…well, unless he timed it to where they were a winning team, but you know what I mean. [...]

2012 Cornerback rankings (pre Combine)

2012 Cornerback rankings (pre Combine)

I will be doing a top 5 for each position. And these rankings are pre-Combine. I reserve the right to change my mind later this month.

Cornerback

1. Morris Claiborne (LSU, 6’0”, 185lbs)
Last year, Claiborne was overshadowed by Patrick Peterson. This year, Claiborne [...]

NFL Draft Net: Trent Richardson Falling Out of Top Ten

NFL Draft Net: Trent Richardson Falling Out of Top Ten

Alabama Running Back, Trent Richardson, is very likely not to land in the Top 10 of the 2012 NFL Draft. Touted as one of the most talented runners to enter the league in years, Richardson will not participate in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine due to knee surgery. The surgery has not drawn much concern at this time, other than his absence [...]