Staten Island, New York native Ollie Ogbu joins Brooklyn, NY product “Reverend” Ralph Mancini on the NFL Draft Bible’s Player Spotlight show. Ogbu’s consistent solid play throughout his college days make him one of the more underrated players at his position.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Rookie Review: Denver Broncos
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2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-22) Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech: Aside from a breakout performance versus Seattle in week two, Thomas was a non-factor in 2010. Ankle and thumb injuries were partly to blame, as were his poor route-running. No one expected great things this early given the fact that his college years were spent in the triple-option offense. His ability to post up defenders with the ball in the air should make him quite the red zone target. “Bay Bay” also averaged 24.9 yards on kick returns. Grade: C+
(1-25) Tim Tebow, QB, Florida: The Florida Gator legend did better than many predicted during a three-game starting audition. There’s no doubt that Tebow transmitted a lot of passion and energy to his teammates. However, he also showed a tendency to
Team Needs: Tennessee Titans
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2011 NFL Draft–
- QB – The Titans are going through a lot of changes this year with the loss of Head Coach Jeff Fisher but with Vince Young leaving town, the Titans are sure to look to the quarterback position early. Kerry Collins is still serviceable but he’s on his last legs and Rusty Smith probably shouldn’t be in the league. If Tennessee wants to get back into playoff contention they’ve got to find a way to get the ball into Kenny Britt’s hands on a regular basis.
- OLB – With both Stephen Tulloch and David Thornton heading for restricted free agency the Titans will look to some talented backups, like second-year pro Rennie Curran, either on the weak side or in the middle if Tulloch is not retained. Veteran Will
Shiloh Keo’s Challenge of a Lifetime
SHILOH KEO’s CHALLENGE OF A LIFETIME
Giving Deion Sanders a hug after running his combine drills on national television was more than just a moment that rugged strong safety Shiloh Keo will never forget, but it was the culmination of the years of intense preparation and film study that has propelled the 5’11”, 219-pound pile driver to become of the top performers at his position as he waits to be drafted later this month.
Despite acing his agility drills in Indianapolis, the tireless worker recognized that he may not possess the pure straight-line speed many NFL teams covet out of their safeties in a passing league where defensive backs are expected to be versatile.
“I know I might not be a track star, but when it comes do doing football stuff, I feel that
Panthers set to narrow candidates for No. 1 pick, Rivera says
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is giving little indication how his team will use the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s NFL draft.
Gaining steam: Nevada QB Kaepernick to work out for Colts
Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick will work out for the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, according to a league source.
The Music Mix Mock Draft | Bo Marchionte
Over the past few weeks the number one pick on my draft board has changed a few times, with defensive linemen holding the title after each revaluation. That being said, if I was making the pick, Patrick Peterson would be the first player off the board. The order below combines value, trends and of course, speculation; no one truly knows who’s going number one…except for the Carolina Panthers, and even they might still be pondering their situation.
To put a little fun into the mix I’ve added a song to describe each pick. In some cases the song defines the player and in others, the song defines the pick. As it turns out, mock drafts are a lot harder than I initially thought. Squeezing 40 guys into 32 picks and being forced to leave players off the board…it was one tough task.
1. Carolina Panthers
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Rookie Review: Cleveland Browns
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2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-7) Joe Haden, CB, Florida: A hamstring injury to Eric Wright in Week 11 opened the door for Haden as a starter…and the young gun never looked back. The Maryland native displayed an aggressive style of play and outstanding recovery speed, which made him an instant star in the making. In addition, Haden never hesitated to get his nose dirty in run support. At one point, the physical corner had an interception in four consecutive games. Grade: A
(2-38) T.J. Ward, FS, Oregon: The former Duck started 16 games thanks to his tenacious style and ability to find the ball. His physical nature not only set the tone for his defense but Ward also made his mark on special teams with 15 tackles. Grade A+
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Team Needs: Buffalo Bills
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2011 NFL Draft–
- DE – The bad news is that Buffalo ranked dead last against the run last year. The good news is that there should be plenty of highly talented defensive ends for the team to choose from early in the draft. The lack of a pass rush was the main reason for their 245 total points allowed, which was the second most in the team’s 51-year history. Selecting personnel is where it becomes somewhat tricky. The Bills switched to a 3-4 defense during last season under coordinator George Edwards but with the addition of assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt, the team plans to use a combination of both the 3-4 and 4-3 defenses. Finding versatile players who can adapt to both schemes will be an important factor when scouting
Rookie Review: Cincinnati Bengals
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2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-21) Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: Gresham was as good as advertised by putting up 471 yards and four touchdowns but he was underutilized. The Bengals primarily used him as a safety valve on underneath routes. Look for the young tight end to stretch the field a bit more next year, as Cincinnati will look to rid itself of diva-like veterans at wide receiver. Grade: B+
(2-54) Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida: The light came on for the former Gator midway through the season, as he registered each of his 9.5 sacks in his last eight games in a part-time role. The sack master’s long reach and elite closing speed made him a nightmare for offensive lines. Going forward, Dunlap will be expected to be a better run defender