Published on: 18th April, 2010
There isn't a position in sports as demanding as NFL quarterback. Not only must they posses the skill, work ethic, and leadership abilities to succeed, but they must have the mental toughness to perform under intense pressure that comes with signing an astronomical rookie contract (ahem, Alex Smith.) Coaches, media, teammates, ...Published on: 26th March, 2010
It's hard to find a player who has done more to improve his draft stock than former Auburn running back Ben Tate since January. A solidly built back at 220 lbs, Tate blew away scouts at the February NFL Combine when he posted a 4.43 second 40 yard dash. He also ...Published on: 19th March, 2010
With the blockbuster acquisition of former Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin, coupled with the arrival of oft-maligned Donte Stallworth, the inconsistent Ravens passing game should find itself in much better shape in 2010. The backfield is already one of the league's best. Against New England in last year's playoffs, Ray Rice proved that ...Published on: 1st March, 2010
NFL scouts were eagerly anticipating Monday's combine workout, as the two stars of this year's draft class were set to take center stage. During much of the 2009 college football season, Ndamukong Suh was the undisputed prize of the class. His size, explosiveness, attitude, and production, had scouts calling him ...Published on: 27th February, 2010
Scouts caught their first combine glimpse of the one of the strongest tight end classes in recent memory on Saturday. The tight ends ran the 40 yard dash, the 20 yard shuttle, and competed in position drills. While no one hurt their draft stock, a few guys really helped themselves on ...Published on: 27th February, 2010
Saturday saw the first run of everyone's favorite combine event, the 40 yard dash. The offensive linemen were first to take the field. Some impressed with incredible times, while others left scouts murmuring with disappointment. From Bruce Campbell's other-worldly 4.85, to Anthony Davis' sloppy 5.38, the 40 yard dash track saw a ...Published on: 26th February, 2010
Friday saw the offensive linemen begin the physical portion of the 2010 NFL Combine with the bench press test. For those of you unfamiliar with the process, the prospects are asked to bench press 225 lbs. as many times as they can. Naturally, the expectation for a "good" performance varies ...Published on: 24th February, 2010
At the 2010 NFL Combine, which takes place this weekend in Indianapolis, the country's top collegiate prospects will be tested in a number of physical challenges: how fast they can run, how high they jump, and how much weight they can lift. But one test will require the athlete's brain, ...Published on: 22nd February, 2010
The Chicago Bears were one of the 2009 season's biggest disappointments, finishing a meager 7-9. Expectations were high entering last year's campaign, after a blockbuster trade landed one of the league's marquee quarterbacks, Jay Cutler. But inconsistent play by Cutler, coupled by a rash of injuries, doomed the Bears' season. ...Published on: 1st September, 2009
The quick slant. The screen pass. The dink, the dunk, and the draw play on 3rd-and-medium. Scripting the first 15 plays of the game. Letting receivers run after the catch. Using the pass to set up the run. All these traits, effortlessly blended together in the mind of one of the ...