Archive for April, 2011

Report: Bucs Set To Cut CB Talib

He Won’t Be Out On The Market For Long Once He’s Released “Barring a last-minute change of heart”, the Buccaneers are set to cut cornerback Aqib Talib whenever the NFL lockout ends and are allowed to make such a move, the St. Petersburg Times reported Sunday. “The Bucs have reached a point where they believe [...]

Packers: News Headlines

Senior writer jclombardi reviews headlines leading to draft day. NFL Draft Is Deep At Running Back: This isn’t the first draft in which people have compared a prospect to the great Emmitt Smith. It happens every so often when a running back is of Smith’s modest physical dimensions and speed while at the same time [...]

Chargers Wouldn’t Bring Back DE Jacques Cesaire As A Starter

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that if Chargers free agent defensive end Jacques Cesaire returns to the team in 2011, it won’t be in a starting role. Cesaire, 30, has been a full time starter the past two seasons after spending the first six years of his career as a top-of-the-rotation backup. [...]

Should’ve Switched To Autopick: #4 Houston

This list is the top five teams that did the worst job drafting from 1999-2008, allowing three years for their players to develop, so while I’m judging the team’s output from 1999-2010 (some 1999 and 2000 rookies played those seasons), I’m mostly focusing on the seasons 2001-2010. #4: The Houston Texans. You have to be [...]

Should’ve Switched To Autopick: #5 Jacksonville

This list is the top five teams that did the worst job drafting from 1999-2008, allowing three years for their players to develop, so while I’m judging the team’s output from 1999-2010 (some 1999 and 2000 rookies played those seasons), I’m mostly focusing on the seasons 2001-2010. #5: The Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s no wonder the [...]

Juicy Draft Rumor: Bills Pondering Florida State QB?

Will Andre Reed Announce The Seminole Signal Caller At Pick #34? “The Bills spent more time with Ponder this offseason than any other quarterback, beginning at the Senior Bowl when he played for the coaching staff.” Legendary Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed will be front and center at the podium Friday night at the [...]

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – CB Rashad Carmichael

By Jeremy Fuchs RASHAD CARMICHAEL, CB, VIRGINIA TECH Triangle Numbers: 5-10, 192, 4.39 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Outstanding athleticism and very smooth • Excellent speed and quickness with a burst • Has fluid hips and nimble feet to transition • Good hands, ball skills and leaping ability • Effective in both man and [...]

Talks of McNabb Being a Viking Should Not Be Taking Place Now

You know, I was actually kind of surprised when I read Judd Zulgad’s recent post at Access Vikings stating that the Vikings cannot engage in trade talks regarding Donovan McNabb or any other player. We all knew that no players could be traded until after the lockout, but I didn’t realize it couldn’t even be [...]