Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews reactions to 1st round Sherrod pick. PFW’s NW (on Yahoo) said: OT Sherrod filled “pressing need…might never be an elite performer“, but Sherrod can be a long versatile lineman. Sporting News: “Sherrod’s athleticism and speed is what makes him a desirable early-round selection. He will need to work on his [...]
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Saints RB Reggie Bush Says Good-Bye to New Orleans
Mark Ingram is officially a New Orleans Saint, and that could mean the end of the Saints career for former first-round pick Reggie Bush. The USC back didn’t seem too happy when the Saints drafted Ingram, throwing up the following comment on Twitter after the pick was made. “It’s been fun New Orleans.” Bush could [...]
Packers Wrap Up First Round With A Mauler; Sherrod Chosen At 32
April 28th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Can’t Complain NFL Draft Countdown’s Scouting Report on Derek Sherrod: Strengths: • Ideal height and good bulk with large hands • Quick and agile with above average athleticism • Light on feet. Able to slide and mirror laterally • Good footwork, balance and body control • Technically sound and uses his hands well [...]
Steelers Add D-Lineman Cameron Heyward From Ohio State in Round One
The Steelers addressed a need with the 31st pick in Thursday night’s NFL Draft, taking the son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward in Ohio State DT Cameron Heyward. Here’s the scouting report on Heyward from FFToolbox: Heyward is the son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward. In 2010, he played [...]
Jets Add To Their D-Line with Muhammad Wilkerson with 30th Pick
The Jets added some serious size to their D-line in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft, going with Muhammad Wilkerson from Temple. Here’s the report on Wilkerson from NFL Draft Countdown: Was a two-year starter and team captain for the Owls — Named 1st Team All-MAC in 2009 and 2010 — Could project to [...]
Bears Go Safe And Think Cutler With Carimi At 29
April 28th, 2011 Russ Loede Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Chicago Bears Jay Cutler Takes A Huge Sigh Of Relief NFL Draft Countdown’s Scouting Report on Gabe Carimi: Strengths: • Prototypical size with long arms and large hands • Solid in pass pro with nimble feet to slide / mirror • Fairly stout at point and gets good push in run game • Decent strength and delivers [...]
Saints Get Back in Round One and Grab RB Mark Ingram
The Saints were beat up at the RB spot last sack eason, and they went out and made a deal with the Pats to move back in the first round and with the 28th pick grabbed Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. Here’s our Scouting Report on Ingram: 5-10, 215 pounds, Junior Projected 40 time: 4.41 [...]
Ravens Select A Steal With Sliding Smith At 27
April 28th, 2011 Russ Loede Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, Baltimore Ravens An Absolute Theft, A Highway Robbery For Baltimore Here’s our scouting report on Smith: Strengths: Very good size, ideal for the position. Shows a short and smooth backpedal with good bend and balanced technique in his pass drop. Very physical press cover corner. Has the light feet to bounce quickly into the route; no trouble [...]
