Justin Blackmon NFL Draft Profile
March 29, 2012 · 2 Comments
At 6-foot-1, Justin Blackmon isn’t the tallest target coming out of this year’s receiver crop, yet his burst off the line and ability to physically out-play defenders ranks him far beyond the competition. With strong hands and excellent push off, defenders struggle to keep Blackmon in check for a full game.
Read MoreTrent Richardson NFL Draft Profile
March 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Richardson is a strong power-back that best suits runs inside the tackles, yet has all the skills and patience to cut to the outside if the holes don’t open up. His burst and acceleration surpasses what many expect from a RB his size. At 220+ pounds Trent Richardson can cut and juke a linebacker out of his jock-strap. He has a deadly stiff-arm and excellent leg drive to move the ones who stand in his way.
Read More2012 NFL Draft Profile: Robert Griffin III
March 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Background Robert Griffin III was born in Japan to US military parents before finally moving to Copperas Cove, Texas. While attending high school there, Griffin quarterbacked his team to the 2007 state championship game and was a phenomenal track star, setting Texas state records in both the 110 meter high and 300 meter low-hurdles. Blessed with such amazing athleticism, Griffin was highly-recruited by major NCAA football powers including Stanford, Tennessee, Nebraska, Houston and Illinois. Griffin chose to stay in the state of Texas by committing to play for Art Briles at the University of Houston. On November 28, 2007, Briles accepted the head-coaching job at Baylor, and Griffin later followed and signed on to become…
Read MoreSenior Bowl Stock Report
January 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Senior Bowl Stock Report These days, there really is no extended break or off-season for fanatic football fans. The finale of the college football season is the annual Senior Bowl game played in Mobile, Alabama. That game pits graduating student-athletes from the north and south and gives them one final game before their potential professional careers begin. The Senior Bowl also gives the participating players a chance to make an impression and get themselves noticed before February’s NFL Scouting Combine. Every year somebody creates a stir by having a big performance, either in the game itself or in the practice week held before the game. This year was no exception. Several big names managed…
Read More2011 Best and Worst Fantasy Value: Quarterbacks
January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Best and Worst Fantasy Football Value: QB’s Since the 2011 fantasy football season ended, you’ve had a brief period to recharge. Yet many of you already want to start planning your 2012 drafts. This column will deliver the jump start that you need to begin that process. We will examine QBs that provided the best and worst value for their owners during the 2011 fantasy season. This will be determined by combining their final numbers, and their average draft position heading into the regular season. We’ll utilize standard scoring of six points per TD, one point per 20 passing yards, and one point per 10 rushing/receiving yards in a 12-team league. BEST VALUE Matthew Stafford…
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