Archive for February, 2011

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – OG/C Stefen Wisniewski

Stefen Wisniewski, OG/C, Penn State, 6’3 297 Position Ranking: #3 Strengths: Plays with very good overall technique and balance; brings his feet along in space and isn’t easily tripped up. Shows the ability to be effective on pulls inside and out, sealing the edge, and clearing the inside running lane. Gets to the second level [...]

Chargers Place Franchise Tag on WR Vincent Jackson

The Chargers have placed their franchise tag on wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who held out last season to end up playing in just half the season. He was designated a “non-exclusive” franchise player, meaning he can negotiate with other teams once a new collective bargaining agreement is agreed upon between the owners and players. If [...]

Eagles QB Michael Vick to Appear on the Oprah Show

Starpulse.com reports that Eagles QB Mike Vick will be making an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show coming up on February 24th. The controversial Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick is set make an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show on February 24th. Being the polarizing figure that Vick is, Oprah has been called into question [...]

When it Comes to Al Davis; Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick

It is with amazement that most wonder why do ex-players and coaches keep mum about Al Davis when they leave the Raiders. Stories go all over the place (Al didn’t like a coach on billboards, called offensive/defensive plays down to the field, had players go over coaches and deal directly with him, etc.) yet when [...]

Chris Palmer Announced as the Titans New Offensive Coordinator

The Titans have filled the role of offensive coordinator, as today new head coach Mike Munchak announced the hiring of Chris Palmer, a former head coach with the Browns who spent last season coaching in the UFL. Munchak will also be introducing a new defensive coordinator – Jerry Gray. Munchak said in a statement through [...]

Steelers Defensive Coordinator LeBeau to Return to the Team in 2011

For those that worried that Dick LeBeau was going to leave the Steelers after the loss in Super Bowl XLV, the news today should put those fretting at ease. LeBeau is going to stay with the Steelers, as the Post-Gazette reports that he will ink a one-year deal sometime in the next few days to [...]

Draft’s Fearsome Foursome

This picture says he possesses the intangibles I wonder if Cam wore glasses on the field his football IQ would go up. Below are the four draft prospects I believe teams will regret passing up: 1. Cam Newton, QB, Auburn: Just because he is an extraordinary physical specimen, does it mean he doesn’t have the [...]

Former Bills RB O.J. Simspon Beat By Skinheads in Prison Cell

Former Bill RB and USC Heisman Trophy Winner O.J. Simpson was brutally beaten by skinheads in his prison cell according to The National Enquirer. The Enquirer which gained noticeable sports cred when they broke the Tiger Woods scandal, reports that Simpson was “beaten unconscious in a brutal prison yard attack” and is now so messed-up [...]