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Monthly Archives: June 2010
2011 NFL Draft Watch #22: DeAndre McDaniel
The countdown continues and our number twenty-two prospect in college football is…
Safety DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson (Senior):
The Skinny: After learning he would likely be a second-round choice in the 2010 NFL Draft, McDaniel followed C.J. Spiller’s lead from a year ago and decided to return to Clemson for his senior campaign. If the safety performs during his senior year at the same level he did a year ago and answers the questions regarding his character (arrested for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, charged with a misdemeanor and placed on a pre-trial intervention program), he ought to be a lock for the first round. One of the most well-rounded safety prospects in college football, not only
NFL: Nate Allen Takes Flight in Philly
Sources indicate that rookie Nate Allen has been installed as the first-team free safety at Eagles Organized Team Activities.
Mancini’s Take: There’s no understating the season-ending injury to Marlin Jackson, a savvy and physical defender with range who was pegged as Philly’s starting free safety prior to rupturing his Achilles tendon. The Eagles had no intention of heaping too much responsibility on Allen this early, but he’s clearly the player who’s best suited to replace Jackson in terms of pure skill. Macho Harris is a hybrid player with enough speed to play corner, but isn’t physical enough to man any of the safety positions. Quentin Demps, on the other hand, isn’t very good in coverage and lacks the ability to make difference-making plays. Alas, the Birds will have to sink or swim with Allen who’s a chiseled athlete at about 6-1, 207 pounds. He can come up and knock the daylights
NFL: Nate Allen Takes Flight in Philly
Sources indicate that rookie Nate Allen has been installed as the first-team free safety at Eagles Organized Team Activities.
Mancini’s Take: There’s no understating the season-ending injury to Marlin Jackson, a savvy and physical defender with range who was pegged as Philly’s starting free safety prior to rupturing his Achilles tendon. The Eagles had no intention of heaping too much responsibility on Allen this early, but he’s clearly the player who’s best suited to replace Jackson in terms of pure skill. Macho Harris is a hybrid player with enough speed to play corner, but isn’t physical enough to man any of the safety positions. Quentin Demps, on the other hand, isn’t very good in coverage and lacks the ability to make difference-making plays. Alas, the Birds will have to sink or swim with Allen who’s a chiseled athlete at about 6-1, 207 pounds. He can come up and knock the daylights
Scouting The Wide Receivers: Class of 2012
Here’s a look at the top junior wide receiver prospects entering the 2010 season:
1. A.J. Green, Georgia – The Georgia Bulldog heads what is one the strongest positions, especially at the top, among the Class of 2012. Green burst on the scene and earned firs team All-SEC honors as a true freshman after catching 56 passes for 963 yards—only two other Bulldogs have had better statistical seasons catching the football in the program’s history. While his numbers slipped a bit as a sophomore, that was due to the combination of Green missing three full games and the inconsistent play of first-year starter Joe Cox at quarterback. Unfortunately for Green there is no evidence that the SEC school will be better at the quarterback position in 2010. Barring something unforeseen,
Scouting The Running Backs: Class of 2012
Here’s a look at the top junior running back prospects entering the 2010 season:
1. Mark Ingram, Alabama – With the Heisman Trophy and a BCS Championship already on his resume, there’s not much more Ingram can do to impress NFL scouts. He is a big-time player who flourished on college football’s biggest stage, dominating the SEC and serving as the linchpin to the Crimson Tide’s offensive attack. He should be a solid first round pick who will likely hear his name called somewhere between 10 and 20 should he decide to declare for the 2012 NFL Draft. He is not the fastest back in the nation and isn’t overly impressive in terms of measurables, so it will be difficult for him to improve his stock…although the more you watch
2011 NFL Draft Watch #21: Aaron Williams
The countdown continues and our number twenty-one prospect in college football is…
Cornerback Aaron Williams, Texas (Junior):
The Skinny: NFL defensive coordinators that place as much emphasis on cornerbacks stopping the run as they do playing the pass will love Williams. Standing at 6’1” and 192 pounds, he puts as much pride on his tackling skills as he does his pass defense. What makes him such a fantastic prospect is that for such a young player (true junior in 2010) he has very refined technique—Williams keeps his head up when he tackles and has a smooth, efficient backpedal. Williams has prototypical length and good musculature, but he is still skinny. At 6’1” many NFL types would like to see the Texas
Around The Web: NFL Rookie Report
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need to sort out some kind of hierarchy with their wide receivers during the team’s voluntary workouts this month, reports Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times. The team needs to learn if WR Arrelious Benn will not have an issue with drops. WR Sammie Stroughter’s role will also need to be addressed. He has bulked up some during the offseason and could see more playing time than he got last season.
Carolina Panthers WR Armanti Edwards said the toughest thing to adjust to at wide receiver is working to try to get off the defender’s jam at the line and running the route correctly, reports the Rock Hill Herald’s Darin Gantt.
Pittsburgh Steelers WRs Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown will receive another look with the second-team offense in workouts this week, according to CBSSports.com. The organization is hoping one will be