Archive for March, 2011

Chad Ochocinco Will Have Tryout with Kansas City MLS team

MSL team Sporting KC announced Wednesday that Chad Ochocinco will join the team on a four-day trial starting next Tuesday, after which the team can decide to extend the trial according to Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star. “We’re always searching for players who can help our team and bringing in new talent,” [...]

5 Round Minnesota Mock, 3.16.11

Some thoughts: 1. You can check out my first five-round mock here: http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/02/09/5-round-minnesota-mock/ 2. I wanted to open it up with trades, what the GM and coach are thinking and what I think of the pick. TRADE, 1st round pick (12th overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars for 1st round pick (16th overall) and 3rd round [...]

Owners to Vote on a Major Rule Change Regarding Kickoffs

The owners are going to vote on a major possible rule change next week when the annual meetings take place in New Orleans, and the change has to do with kickoffs. The competition committee is recommending that the kickoff be moved up from the 30 to the 35-yard and that defenders can only line up [...]

Randy Moss Still Sounds Like He Wants to be a Patriot

Randy Moss, in a rare radio interview, told KFANAM1130 out of Minnesota, once again professed his love for the Patriots according to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald. ”If you ask me where my heard and where I’m happy is . . . I love Tom Brady and I love playing for Coach Belichick,” Moss [...]

Panthers Need to Take Cam Newton with the #1 Pick in April’s Draft

As pointed out in today’s Charlotte Observer, there’s no denying that the Panthers seem to have their eyes at this point fixed on taking one player come April 28th at the NFL Draft – Auburn QB Cam Newton. The Panthers will work out Newton today, this after having six scouts at Auburn’s Pro Day, and [...]

Five Teams Have Interest in Hampton DL Kenrick Ellis

Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports Hampton defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis is drawing serious interest from several NFL teams, including the Steelers, Eagles, Broncos, and the Packers, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation. The 6-foot-5, 346-pounder has drawn second-round grades from several draft analysts. Per a source, Ellis interviewed well [...]

Lions Begin Offseason Workouts

Kyle Vanden Bosch was signed a year ago for his knowledge of Jim Schwartz’s defense, his on field talents and the veteran leadership he would provide.  The 2010 season exhibited all three of those traits and the Lions’ defensive front rose to one of the top units in the league because of it. However, the [...]

Eagles Work Out a Couple Ohio State Linebackers

The Eagles have shown some dedication on drafting defensive support, as they have completed scheduled workouts with two Ohio State linebackers, Brian Rolle and Ross Homan. Both players had excellent careers at Ohio State and have posted some impressive numbers at the combine. Rolle and Homan are not regarded as top tier talent in this [...]