Winston Justice looking to visit the Lions, Cowboys also interested.
Not sure if Cam Newton is trying to improve more on the field or off of it.
One of the best running backs in the league disappointed in his play last season.
Patriots looking to add a former Cowboy running back.
Chargers lost out on McKinnie so this tackle looks to be plan B.
Bengals have signed one of their 2013 draft picks.
Josh Cribbs finally healthy and beginning to take his visits.
Lions have signed 4 more draft picks.
University of Minnesota and the Vikings have reached a deal.
49ers and Levi (Yes, the jean company) have reach an agreement.
Colts sign a couple of late round picks.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Bucaneers lose final defensive star of 2002 superbowl team to retirement
Ronde Barber has decided to hang up the cleats. The 16 year veteran decided there wasn't a role on this years team and didn't want to play elsewhere. He calls it a career with 47 ints, 16 forced fumbles, 28 sacks, and 8 TD's. He is the only player in NFL history to have over 40 INT's and 25 sacks in his career. He was a five time Probowler and three time All-Pro.
Barber has played corner on the outside, the inside and he also played safety for this defense. He was apart of the 2002 Tampa Bay Bucs defense, one of the best in the history of the NFL, that won the Superbowl. Barber returned a Donavon McNabb interception 92 yards for a touchdown to solidify their spot in the Superbowl.
Ronde Barber is a sure Hall of Famer.
Barber has played corner on the outside, the inside and he also played safety for this defense. He was apart of the 2002 Tampa Bay Bucs defense, one of the best in the history of the NFL, that won the Superbowl. Barber returned a Donavon McNabb interception 92 yards for a touchdown to solidify their spot in the Superbowl.
Ronde Barber is a sure Hall of Famer.
Gronk Needs A 4th, Possibly a 5th Surgery
There is still hope that Rob Gronkowski may not need any surgeries. But their is a chance that when they go in to switch the plate in his forearm and the bacterial infection is still there, than they'll have to wait and perform a 5th surgery.
As reported earlier in the week, Gronkowski walked into training facilities in great shape. But there is still no telling what the inside of the arm looks like.
If he requires a 5th surgery because his arm isn't healing correctly than he may miss the beginning of training camp.
Cardinals Bringing In Linebacker For A Visit
The Arizona Cardinals will be hosting linebacker Karlos Dansby, 31, for a visit Wednesday (today).
Dansby, was originally drafted by the Cardinals with the 33rd overall pick in 2004. He was franchised two times while playing for the Cardinals in 08' and 09' with the team and Dansby never being able to work out a long term deal.
Dansby was the leader of the defense that went to the Super Bowl in 2008.
Dansby, was originally drafted by the Cardinals with the 33rd overall pick in 2004. He was franchised two times while playing for the Cardinals in 08' and 09' with the team and Dansby never being able to work out a long term deal.
Dansby was the leader of the defense that went to the Super Bowl in 2008.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Daily Round Up
Marcus Trufant signs with the Jaguars.
Victor Cruz and the Giants front office still can't come to an agreement.
The Lions #36 pick in the draft undergoes knee surgery.
The woman who brought sweetness into this works has passed away.
Titus Young trying to set records off the field.
Elway sees some TD in Montee Ball.
Felix Jones visiting Philadelphia.
Victor Cruz and the Giants front office still can't come to an agreement.
The Lions #36 pick in the draft undergoes knee surgery.
The woman who brought sweetness into this works has passed away.
Titus Young trying to set records off the field.
Elway sees some TD in Montee Ball.
Felix Jones visiting Philadelphia.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Daily Round Up
One of the most explosive college players since Reggie Bush, Denard Robinson embracing his slash role with the Jaguars.
Rob Gronkowski looked in great shape when he arrived at then training facilities. Hope is that he may not need 4th surgery.
Brian Orakpo wants to remain a Redskin for his entire career.
Kluwe learns fate, Minnesota punts him to the curb.
Giants sure don't like drafting linebackers in the first round but they may be adding their second first round drafted linebacker in as many years.
Offensive Guard Adam Snyder returning to the 49ers after a year with the Cardinals.
One of the few 2013 draft picks by the Browns is charged with a DUI.
John Abraham and Titans are looking to reach an agreement to add the 4 time pro bowler.
Rob Gronkowski looked in great shape when he arrived at then training facilities. Hope is that he may not need 4th surgery.
Brian Orakpo wants to remain a Redskin for his entire career.
Kluwe learns fate, Minnesota punts him to the curb.
Giants sure don't like drafting linebackers in the first round but they may be adding their second first round drafted linebacker in as many years.
Offensive Guard Adam Snyder returning to the 49ers after a year with the Cardinals.
One of the few 2013 draft picks by the Browns is charged with a DUI.
John Abraham and Titans are looking to reach an agreement to add the 4 time pro bowler.
NFC South Draft Grades
Atlanta Falcons:
Rd. 1: Desmond Trufant CB: Trufant has NFL pedigree in his family who have shown him the ins and outs. He possesses great ball skills and will fit well in the Falcons style of defense.
Rd. 2: Robert Alford CB: Most drafts you go in hoping to get an immediate impact player. The Falcons landed two with their first two picks. Alford is a small school player with big time talent.
Rd. 4: Malliciah Goodman DE: I like this pick based off value and versatility. Goodman is a nice end rusher and has the size and strength to play the run. He can also be moved inside on certain packages.
Rd. 4: Levine Toilolo TE: Another solid pick. Matt Ryan gets a large red zone target in the 6'8 Toilolo. He is a bit raw at the position and will take more than a full year to truly develop but could become a special player.
Rd. 5: Stansly Maponga DE: Maponga is an undersized defensive end but flashes some potential as a pass rusher. Very inconsistent and tends to be slow off the snap.
Rd. 7: Kemal Ishmael S: He was the 2012 defensive player of then year. Has good size as a strong safety and is an above average tackler.
Rd. 7: Zeke Motta S: This is a steal for a 7th round pick. He has great size and intelligence. He lacks elite athleticism and strong play making abilities.
Rd. 7: Sean Renfree QB: Renfree was in my top 10 quarterbacks. David Cutcliffe knows how to groom smart players and he'll be a great back up for the Falcons.
Overall Grade: A-
Carolina Panthers:
Rd. 1: Star Lotulelei DT: Lotulelei was once considered the #1 pick in the draft until a medical condition was discovered back in February. This was a major need for the Panthers after being one of the worst run defenses in the league.
Rd. 2: Kawann Short DT: Using back to back picks on the same position shows just how large a need this was. The Panthers new GM Dave Gettleman comes from the Giants who believe building along the offensive and defensive lines is most important.
Rd. 4: Edmund Kugbila OG: I think his athleticism caught some by surprise. This is a potential developmental player who I think could have been drafted later.
Rd. 5: AJ Klein LB: There were better players on the board here and this wasn't a position of need.
Rd. 6: Kenjon Barner RB: They do need a pass catching threat at RB and Barber is nice value as an explosive type player late in the draft.
Overall Grade: C
New Orleans Saints:
Rd. 1: Kenny Vaccaro S: I think Jarvis Jones would have been a nice fit here as well but they couldn't go wrong. In a deep safety class Vaccaro was the best of them all.
Rd. 3: Terron Armstead OT: Steal!Steal!Steal! Might be one of my favorite players in this draft. He had a very good senior bowl practice, and his combine numbers were the best ever. Will be a pro bowler in a few years.
Rd. 3: John Jenkins DT: Jenkins is a big ole boy. 330 pounds or more and weight control will be an issue. But when his motor is going he is a impact player.
Rd. 5: Kenny Stills WR: I think he'll have immediate impact with the Saints next season.
Rd. 6: Rufus Johnson DE: He is a developmental small school kid with upside.
Overall Grade: A-
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Rd. 2: Johnathan Banks CB: Good value here as some had him as a second round pick. Buccaneers made it a point to address their secondary this off season.
Rd. 3: Mike Glennon QB: A bit of a reach since both Nassib and Barkley were still on the board. Think they could have gone elsewhere and still nabbed Glennon in the 4th.
Rd. 4: Akeem Spence DT: A good value find and adds depth to a strong position. A quick athletic defensive tackle and will be a nice rotational player.
Rd. 4: William Gholston DE: Another gifted big athlete who like Spence is to inconsistent and why they both fell to the 4th round.
Rd. 5: Steve Means DE: A reach pick on a developmental player. Bucks really wanted to address their line play and add competition.
Rd. 6: Mike James RB: Miami running backs have some pedigree in the NFL and they did trade Blount and release Ward. This will help immediate depth.
Overall Grade: B
Rd. 1: Desmond Trufant CB: Trufant has NFL pedigree in his family who have shown him the ins and outs. He possesses great ball skills and will fit well in the Falcons style of defense.
Rd. 2: Robert Alford CB: Most drafts you go in hoping to get an immediate impact player. The Falcons landed two with their first two picks. Alford is a small school player with big time talent.
Rd. 4: Malliciah Goodman DE: I like this pick based off value and versatility. Goodman is a nice end rusher and has the size and strength to play the run. He can also be moved inside on certain packages.
Rd. 4: Levine Toilolo TE: Another solid pick. Matt Ryan gets a large red zone target in the 6'8 Toilolo. He is a bit raw at the position and will take more than a full year to truly develop but could become a special player.
Rd. 5: Stansly Maponga DE: Maponga is an undersized defensive end but flashes some potential as a pass rusher. Very inconsistent and tends to be slow off the snap.
Rd. 7: Kemal Ishmael S: He was the 2012 defensive player of then year. Has good size as a strong safety and is an above average tackler.
Rd. 7: Zeke Motta S: This is a steal for a 7th round pick. He has great size and intelligence. He lacks elite athleticism and strong play making abilities.
Rd. 7: Sean Renfree QB: Renfree was in my top 10 quarterbacks. David Cutcliffe knows how to groom smart players and he'll be a great back up for the Falcons.
Overall Grade: A-
Carolina Panthers:
Rd. 1: Star Lotulelei DT: Lotulelei was once considered the #1 pick in the draft until a medical condition was discovered back in February. This was a major need for the Panthers after being one of the worst run defenses in the league.
Rd. 2: Kawann Short DT: Using back to back picks on the same position shows just how large a need this was. The Panthers new GM Dave Gettleman comes from the Giants who believe building along the offensive and defensive lines is most important.
Rd. 4: Edmund Kugbila OG: I think his athleticism caught some by surprise. This is a potential developmental player who I think could have been drafted later.
Rd. 5: AJ Klein LB: There were better players on the board here and this wasn't a position of need.
Rd. 6: Kenjon Barner RB: They do need a pass catching threat at RB and Barber is nice value as an explosive type player late in the draft.
Overall Grade: C
New Orleans Saints:
Rd. 1: Kenny Vaccaro S: I think Jarvis Jones would have been a nice fit here as well but they couldn't go wrong. In a deep safety class Vaccaro was the best of them all.
Rd. 3: Terron Armstead OT: Steal!Steal!Steal! Might be one of my favorite players in this draft. He had a very good senior bowl practice, and his combine numbers were the best ever. Will be a pro bowler in a few years.
Rd. 3: John Jenkins DT: Jenkins is a big ole boy. 330 pounds or more and weight control will be an issue. But when his motor is going he is a impact player.
Rd. 5: Kenny Stills WR: I think he'll have immediate impact with the Saints next season.
Rd. 6: Rufus Johnson DE: He is a developmental small school kid with upside.
Overall Grade: A-
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Rd. 2: Johnathan Banks CB: Good value here as some had him as a second round pick. Buccaneers made it a point to address their secondary this off season.
Rd. 3: Mike Glennon QB: A bit of a reach since both Nassib and Barkley were still on the board. Think they could have gone elsewhere and still nabbed Glennon in the 4th.
Rd. 4: Akeem Spence DT: A good value find and adds depth to a strong position. A quick athletic defensive tackle and will be a nice rotational player.
Rd. 4: William Gholston DE: Another gifted big athlete who like Spence is to inconsistent and why they both fell to the 4th round.
Rd. 5: Steve Means DE: A reach pick on a developmental player. Bucks really wanted to address their line play and add competition.
Rd. 6: Mike James RB: Miami running backs have some pedigree in the NFL and they did trade Blount and release Ward. This will help immediate depth.
Overall Grade: B
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