^haha, the titans & wrs are like the pats & cbs, expected to take one in the 1st every year but never do

1/24/2009 6:38:10 PM

lol ya.

1/29/2009 4:11:02 PM

gettin close to the combine now.

2/17/2009 5:04:15 AM

I'm watching some of the combine coverage on NFL.com

Pat White is looking a hell of a lot better in passing drills than Mark Sanchez.

2/22/2009 1:59:04 PM

Andre Brown had a good combine

Among RBs, he was 4th in the 40 (4.49), 9th in Bench Press (24 reps), and 5th in Vertical Jump (37 inches).

Didn't see Anthony Hill with any superlatives.

2/22/2009 3:42:59 PM

that's a pretty good combine for andre

where will he go? he's probably between the 4-6 ranked RB on the board...

2/22/2009 3:49:56 PM

heyward-bey ran a 4.3

2/22/2009 3:50:12 PM

Brown made himself a lot of money with his combine performance.

Hill ran a 4.81 - slightly faster than expected

2/22/2009 3:52:57 PM

Maybe they're just re-airing it now, but they just showed Brown run a 4.45 and a 4.48. On top of that, the Eisen, Faulk, and everyone else seemed to be high on him.

2/22/2009 6:13:24 PM

Beanie Wells' 40 was slower than I expected, 4.57


but he had a 10'8" broad

2/22/2009 6:33:52 PM

i think andre is going to be a stud wherever he goes.

2/22/2009 9:35:12 PM

of course you do

2/22/2009 9:48:44 PM

I'll be doing my annual TWW NFL Mock Draft next month. Everybody signs up.

2/22/2009 9:49:08 PM

Andre definitely made himself some money with the combine and senior bowl. Look for a team like JAC/HOU with a smaller back already in place to take in the 3rd to share the load. Or perhaps a team like CLE/SD in hopes that he can be a feature back in the near future.

There are legit concerns about his durability and lack of production, but the kid has talent.

2/22/2009 11:18:32 PM

Andre Smith now being talked about as a second day pick after a supposedly wretched showing on Bama's Pro Day

3/12/2009 5:34:25 PM

he doesn't have anything to worry about, the skins will draft and overpay him

and everyone who likes the redskins (except danny snyder and his best gal vinny cerrato) will simultaneously facepalm

[Edited on March 12, 2009 at 5:37 PM. Reason : -]

3/12/2009 5:37:02 PM

19 reps of 225 as on OL is horrible

3/12/2009 8:10:31 PM

He definitely deserves to drop to the 2nd or 3rd round but some arrogant coach will take him in the 1st in the hopes that he can motivate him.

Terrible, terrible work ethic.. he deserves to lose these many millions of dollars

3/12/2009 9:43:45 PM

19 days

4/6/2009 4:41:53 AM

4/6/2009 9:58:52 AM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/04/02/raji/index.html

Defensive tackle B.J. Raji, whose draft stock has soared over the past six months, had a positive drug test at February's combine, NFL team sources have told SI.com. It's unknown to SI.com which drug triggered the positive result, but NFL scouts were made aware before the 2008 season that Raji had tested positive for marijuana during his time at Boston College.

NFL teams will receive the official list of those who tested positive in Indianapolis later this month, and Raji's name will be on it, according to a source who attended last week's owners meetings in California.

Brian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of Athletes First, which represents Raji, told SI.com: "We will not comment on rumors from unnamed sources. I do know that B.J. has been one of the hardest workers and nicest individuals that we at Athletes First represent. There is no doubt that he will be an invaluable addition to an NFL team both on the field as a player and in the community as a role model."

Raji declined comment when reached by SI.com.

According to the NFL's drug policy, a positive test for street drugs, which includes marijuana, puts a player into the initial stage of the NFL's drug program. He's then subject to random testing and subject to a fine or suspension if he tests positive again.

How this affects Raji's draft grade remains to be seen. He missed the 2007 college season with academic issues, returned to Boston College and had a terrific senior campaign, recording eight sacks and 42 tackles, with 16 tackles for loss. He was a dominant force during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl and continued his momentum up draft boards after turning in good combine and pro-day workouts. His performances the past three months have some scouts believing he'll be taken in the top third of the first round of the April 25 draft.

One source familiar with the positive drug test assessed Raji's draft prospects by saying, "It's a roll of the dice. If Raji stays clean and plays to his potential, you could have a dominant defensive lineman on your team. Then again, it does nobody any good if the kid is on the sidelines serving a suspension for a failed test."

Prior to the 1995 draft, top-rated defensive tackle Warren Sapp saw his stock slip after reports surfaced of positive drug tests during his time at the University of Miami, which he denied. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers eventually selected Sapp with the No. 12 overall pick. Sapp went on to play 13 seasons in the NFL, earning seven trips to the Pro Bowl.

4/6/2009 12:33:44 PM

raji has to love being compared to sapp

4/6/2009 1:32:23 PM

Interesting read regarding the top 20 of four different NFL personnel men:

http://spartannation.com/?p=6083

1.Jason Smith OT Baylor Scouts Take: “Smith has all of the tools and the most upside of any of the prospects. He is strong, smart and is void of any off-field issues that could hinder a team with such a high pick.”

2.Aaron Curry LB Wake Forest Scouts Take: “Curry is a football player. He can play any of the LB spots in a 3-4 or a 4-3. He has character and a love for the game. We only rank Smith higher based on OT as a bigger position than a LB.”

3.Eugene Monroe OT Virginia Scouts Take: “Monroe is a football player. We love everything about him. In fairness to the young man the only thing that separates him from Smith is that Smith has a little better upside, but still a safe and great pick.”

4.Brian Orakpo DE Texas Scouts Take: “Orakpo is a great athlete who is very fast. Will he take to the coaching of the NFL that he didn’t get at Texas or will he be like a Shaun Rogers and even Roy Williams who have all the talent, but aren’t the most coachable? We think his motor is great and in interviews comes off as very teachable and hungry.”

5.Andre Smith OT Alabama Scouts Take: “This young man is the most talented player in the draft. Without the off field issues that plague him he would CLEARLY be the best player in the draft. Again, without the off-field issues he would be clearly better than Thomas (Joe of the Browns) and Long (Jake) of the Dolphins. He has so many questions, but he has so much talent that you can’t logically rate him any lower than fifth.”

6.Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State Scouts Take: “This youngster is nothing short of a stud. We haven’t looked at a TE this high in sometime. He has all of the tools to be one of the greatest with an upside that matches Smith at OT. We have even looked at ways to move up. He is a star who loves the game and practice. We looked hard at his off-field demeanor and are convinced he is a great kid.”

7.Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech Scouts Take: “He has all the tools. Reminds us a lot of Calvin Johnson. Some questions about size, but the tapes don’t lie and there isn’t another receiver in this class that is in his.”

8.Aaron Maybin DE PSU Scouts Take: “The only negative on this kid is his size. He loves the game of football and all aspects including working out and practice. His speed is what separates him. He will flourish in an NFL strength and conditioning system.”

9.Robert Ayers DE Tennessee Scouts take: “This is a kid whose out of season workouts and play impressed us and moved him up the board. He hasn’t played a lot of football, and he is raw. He can play the game of football and totally took responsibility for some off-field and maturity issues early in his career. His interviews and checking him out really helped as he has a proven track record of setting himself right.”

10.Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia Scout Take: “Superb vision and balance and an ability to make good plays. Unlike his QB Stafford, he played better against better competition and will add bulk. He doesn’t have the injury fears of Wells and is the best all around and NFL ready RB in the draft.”

11.Everett Brown DE Florida State Scouts Take: “Super character, super athlete and speed. Hasn’t played a lot of football at DE, but is explosive and can flat out rush the QB. Not as advanced as Ayers, but three years in they will be mirror images of each other.”

12.Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri Scouts Take: “Not as talented as Crabtree, but he is an incredible athlete and has talent. Where as Crabtree will go anywhere to catch a football, he can hear the footsteps over the middle. That one attribute separates him from being good and great like Crabtree.”

13.Tyson Jackson DE LSU Scouts Take: “ He is the best rush defender of any of them, but struggles with the rush. He is brutal at the point of attack and strong, so he can grow into more. His rush skills alone warrant him this high, but he is somewhat of a project.”

14.BJ Raji DT Boston College Scouts Take: “He has a lot of mass and at times can be an immovable object. The problem is that he will be going against guys most of the time on the OL that have those same skills and are more mobile. I will look forward to seeing your list because I doubt others have him as low as we do, but for all the talent there are some issues.”

15.Malcolm Jenkins DB Ohio State Scouts Take: “Jenkins is a rare talent that can play CB or S. Probably better suited for a CB in a Tampa Two type scheme, but still the best skills of any of the DB’s and with a versatility that can play dual spots he is invaluable. Because of his size, he can match up with the Calvin Johnsons and the bigger body receivers in short areas.”

16.Michael Oher OT Mississippi Scouts Take: “Another OT with great skills. Some concern off of the field until you really look at him and do your research. He has all the talents and skills and is a well developed young man. The only issue is the depth of his desire to play and get better. He is simply way too talented to go too far down the draft and we would gladly snap him up anywhere post 15.”

17.Brian Cushing LB USC Scouts Take: “Great instincts, motor, and plays heads up. Great at the point of attack and is able to shed blockers well. He is almost too much of a muscle builder and it affects his movements. Some concern off-field, but will be a good pro football player.”

18.Rey Maualuga LB USC Scouts Take: “Dominant player when he wants to be. He can also take off plays and that hurts him in being rated any higher. He has such a high motor that at times gets overzealous and will miss plays by over pursuing. Great raw talent and is a good locker room guy. Off-field concerns for us however.”

19.Peria Jerry DT Mississippi Scouts Take: “Can puncture the line, create turmoil and move in all directions well. He is married with kids and has his head on straight. Not a physical specimen so will have to adapt to that part of the NFL. If he were a committed gym rat with the physique of some others he would be a top five guy. He isn’t, but seems to be willing to do so. In the NFL he won’t be able to automatically overpower and out-speed guys so that is the only issues with his game.”

20.Percy Harvin WR Florida Scouts Take: “He is a rare athlete who can catch, do kickoffs and punt returns. He has speed that simply can’t be overlooked and has good hands. He is a risk and we have some concerns away from the field. With that said this is the NFL and we have a tendency to overlook some issues with that much talent. Some at least, just maybe not us.”

4/13/2009 5:18:35 PM

apparently Greg Paulus has been working out at QB for the Packers a little...

I know he was highly touted as a QB in high school with offers from Miami and Notre Dame but really Packers...cmon.

4/14/2009 1:39:43 PM

I think Paulus is in GB to teach Aaron Rogers how to fall down without people touching him.

4/14/2009 4:14:29 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9483382/Sources:-WRs-Harvin,-Tate-tested-positive-for-pot

The draft stock of Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate may have taken a hit.

Two sources told FOXSports.com that both wide receivers tested positive for marijuana in February at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Before the test results became official, Harvin was considered a potential first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was projected as a first or second rounder after a solid college career at North Carolina.

Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages seeking comment.

Harvin and Tate were the only high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, the sources said. Fewer than a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs, one source said.

NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week. Players who failed are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.

Sports Illustrated's Web site reported that Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji had flunked a combine drug test. Raji was not on the list of failed players, one source said, and SI.com has since retracted its story.

Harvin excelled as both a wide receiver and running back in Florida's spread offense. Harvin generated 1,303 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns in 2008. He also posted a blazing time of 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.

Profootballtalk.com originally reported last week that Harvin had tested positive.

Tate was having a monster season for North Carolina before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior campaign. He averaged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions and was even more dangerous as a punt and kickoff returner. Tate's 397 all-purpose yards against McNeese State set a single-game record at UNC. Tate didn't work out at the Combine while still recovering from his injury.

The NFL draft will be held this weekend.

4/22/2009 11:20:02 AM

Draft will be in HD this year, finally getting rid of that huge ass box around the entire screen, now more ESPNews like, and hopefully they'll bring back the new bottomline that ran for 1/2 a day on april 9th after the draft. it was smaller and so much better.

4/23/2009 4:26:52 PM

oh here this is.

it was hard to find because it is on the first page, and i can't read or write

(bttt)

4/25/2009 3:58:07 PM

that's pretty

4/25/2009 4:07:21 PM

don't talk about erin that way; she's mine!

4/25/2009 4:08:21 PM

hell, Stafford's sister could get it

4/25/2009 4:08:56 PM

is this the first year of the new time limits, or did they do it last year as well?

4/25/2009 4:13:19 PM

i feel like they did it last year too

would make sense, because they aren't referring to it as being a new rule every chance they get this year

4/25/2009 4:14:05 PM

they did it last year too

how the fuck did the rams take that long. were they the only ones in the country surprised about who the lions picked?

4/25/2009 4:14:29 PM

i think the teams might call one another and ask each other to take time, in case the next team isn't quite ready to be on the clock

4/25/2009 4:15:54 PM

pretty sure the Rams were trying to trade out of the spot

4/25/2009 4:15:57 PM

i like kodiak's theory

4/25/2009 4:17:47 PM

well the buzz all week had been that the Rams wanted to trade down

and it sounds like the Jets are desperately calling people to move up for Sanchez

4/25/2009 4:19:22 PM

i still think if a team has its selection, they might call the next team to ask if they want them to wait any longer

4/25/2009 4:20:40 PM

I'm sure that kinda stuff goes on as well.

Curry or Jackson or trade here?

[Edited on April 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM. Reason : .]

4/25/2009 4:21:25 PM

u guys think aaron curry right now?

4/25/2009 4:22:20 PM

my gut says Tyson Jackson

4/25/2009 4:23:14 PM

by hook or by crook, the Jets will get Mark Sanchez

4/25/2009 4:23:15 PM

pioli is trying to trade his pick i bet, but if he can't get a deal, then curry

[Edited on April 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM. Reason : fail]

4/25/2009 4:23:21 PM

wow, can't believe they grabbed Jackson

4/25/2009 4:25:21 PM

gut wins ... ^^^^

4/25/2009 4:25:36 PM

so curry goes to Seahawks, probably

then it gets interesting

4/25/2009 4:26:45 PM

classic Patriots-style draft pick

always seems like a total reach, but Pioli simply does not care what the consensus draft board looks like

4/25/2009 4:27:30 PM

i picked a non-QB for the 4th pick on beat-the-streak

i hope they dont pick sanchez here

4/25/2009 4:28:20 PM

crabtree

4/25/2009 4:29:47 PM