Monthly Archives: May 2010

 

The countdown continues and our number seventeen prospect in college football is…

Quarterback Ryan Mallett, Arkansas (Junior):

The Skinny: After starting his career in Ann Arbor as a Michigan Wolverine, Mallet bolted the Maize and Blue upon the arrival of Rich Rodriguez. Mallett returned to his native Arkansas to play for Bobby Petrino, who came up through the coaching ranks as a quarterbacks coach. The first thing that stands out about this Razorback is that everything about him is big. Standing at 6’7” and 235 pounds, the SEC signal caller possesses a cannon arm, one capable of making every NFL throw in the book…and some that aren’t. Mallett can get the ball into windows in coverage with an ease

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Hello, Super Bowl. Welcome to New York and New Jersey. We’re excited to have you.

The NFL’s owners voted Tuesday to have the 2014 Super Bowl in the state of the art, billion-dollar Meadowlands, home of the Giants and Jets. The decision is not without controversy, but is anything “New York” without its vociferous detractors? The complainers are already out in full force, focusing their angst at the area’s February weather. The 24 to 40-degree temperatures are too cold, they say. It could create a nightmare for the two weeks leading up to the game, with all the parties and events impacted negatively, they say. What if, heaven forbid, it rains or even snows? What about the treacherous Meadowlands wind? Arizona Cardinals’ President Michael Bidwell said, “We’ll all pray it doesn’t snow that day.” Really? That’s what you’re praying for? Do people actually think it snows

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Hello, Super Bowl. Welcome to New York and New Jersey. We’re excited to have you.

The NFL’s owners voted Tuesday to have the 2014 Super Bowl in the state of the art, billion dollar Meadowlands, home of the Giants and Jets. The decision is not without controversy, but is anything “New York” without its vociferous detractors? The complainers are already out in full force, focusing their angst at the area’s February weather. The 24 to 40-degree temperatures are too cold, they say. It could create a nightmare for the two weeks leading up to the game, with all the parties and events impacted negatively, they say. What if, heaven forbid, it rains or even snows? What about the treacherous Meadowlands wind? Arizona Cardinals’ President Michael Bidwell said, “We’ll all pray it doesn’t snow that day.” Really? That’s what you’re praying for? Do people actually think it snows that

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Here’s a look at the top senior linebacker prospects entering the 2011 season:

Bruce Carter, North Carolina His read/react instincts and explosiveness allows Carter to blow up plays. He also was disruptive on special teams, leading the nation with a remarkable five blocked kicks. Carter returned to Raleigh to improve his all-around game and become a more complete player defending the pass, stuffing the run and applying pressure on the quarterback.

Greg Jones, Michigan State – A four-year starter, Jones has led the team in tackles each season since his freshman year. His instincts and experience are unparalleled, which should make for a smooth transition to the pros. Jones reportedly received a third round grade from the NFL Advisory Committee before opting to return for his senior season. Scouts

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Under the hot sun on the south side of Pittsburgh during today’s OTA’s, rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders had his share of ups and downs like any rookie. Taken in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the former SMU Mustang might be on the fast track to earning playing time with wide out Limas Sweed out for the year (Achilles) and last season’s yardage leader Santonio Holmes no longer with the club.

When asked about what his draft day was like, Sanders said, “It was crazy, you know? After Santonio Holmes left I still didn’t think the Steelers would pick me up that early. I thought they were going to go after another receiver.” Curious to find out if he thought the Steelers were the team he might end up with, Sanders said that the Patriots were one team he figured might select

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People talk a lot about the “it” factor. That special something that can’t be defined…an aura of success combined with a winning personality. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a guy with the “it” factor. Never cocky, but always confident and charismatic, Mike Wallace is ready for prime time. He builds in excitement as he speaks and seems to enjoy the spot that will eventually be bestowed upon him as the playmaker in the Steelers’ passing game. If his predictions are right, the label of The Man should be coming very soon.

The pressure to produce will double for the second year wide out with last year’s leading receiver Santonio Holmes dealt to the New York Jets and franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suspended for the first four games of the 2010 season. The offense won’t have to look far to find their next playmaker. At least that’s the plan.

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