Northern Illinois RB Chad Spann is currently preparing for the NFL Draft and working out for pro football teams. He joins us to talk about his college career and his NFL Draft experience. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Joe Everett.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Team Needs: Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2011 NFL Draft–
- DE – The main task new defensive coordinator Dick Jauron will concentrate on is figuring out away to generate a pass-rush, as Cleveland prepares to switch from the 3-4 to the 4-3 defense. The Browns managed just 29 sacks a year ago, which helped contribute to the opposition successfully converting on third down at an astounding 43% success rate!
- DT – Finding new personnel will be vital on defense, especially up front. Shaun Rogers started only one game last season, leading to the end of his tenure in Cleveland. The demise of Rogers has resulted in Ahtyba Rubin emerging as one of the premier young nose tackles in the NFL. It remains to be seen how the team will use
Rookie Review: Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-9) C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson: The selection of Spiller as a top-10 pick turned out be a wasted one by a rebuilding Bills team lacking stability on the offensive line. The versatile back wasn’t very productive and showed a propensity to bounce runs to the outside too much. He did a fair job as a kick returner but his five fumbles were hard to stomach. Thus far, he looks more like a role player than a feature back. Grade: D+
(2-41) Torell Troup, NT, Central Florida: The 315-pound space eater showed progress as his playing time increased. Troup is a rotational lineman who clogs up running lanes with his girth and raw strength. Grade: B
(3-72) Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas St.: Showed some strength to
Team Needs: Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2011 NFL Draft–
- QB – Quarterback trouble seems to be looming in Cincinnati, as Carson Palmer reportedly would rather retire than play for the Bengals organization. Team President Mike Brown has reiterated that the team will neither try to trade nor even accept trade proposals. If Palmer walks, the Bengals will be in a world of hurt. They need to act now and act fast if they hope to make new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden’s offense work next season.
- DT – Mike Zimmer’s defensive line did not put out the same production in 2010 as they did in 2009. This was in large part to injuries, which exposed a glaring need for defensive line depth. With Tank Johnson going down to injury last season, the Bengals failed to find any consistency.
On The Clock: No. 29 Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
On The Clock: No. 29 Chicago Bears: 11-5, 1st In the NFC North
General Manager: Jerry Angelo (11th Year), Head Coach: Lovie Smith (8th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Mike Martz (2nd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Rod Marinelli (2nd Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 30 Overall, No. 21 Scoring, No. 28 Passing, No. 22 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 9 Overall, No. 4 Scoring, No. 20 Passing, No. 2 Rushing
The Five Year Plan – Record: 47-33; Last Playoff Appearance: 2010; Last Playoff Victory: 2010 Season (35-24 Over the Seattle Seahawks)
2010 Draft: (3-75) S Major Wright, (4-109) DE Corey Wootton, (5-141) CB Joshua Moore, (6-181) QB Dan LeFevour, (7-218) OT J’Marcus Webb
Top Picks
Now healthy, Notre Dame TE Rudolph auditions for NFL scouts
Kyle Rudolph, widely seen as the top tight end available in this month’s NFL draft, had a chance to showcase his skills — and prove to scouts that he’s finally healthy — at Notre Dame’s pro day, then declared his workout a success.
Nevada’s Kaepernick visits with Titans, Broncos; Raiders next
Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick met with the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos earlier this week, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Kaepernick also is scheduled to visit with the Oakland Raiders next week, according to the source.
Rookie Review: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-24) Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State: He was the showstopper many expected him to be, and a whole lot more. Bryant’s phenomenal leaping ability and body control allowed him to come down with balls that most receivers would only dream of holding on to. His strength and agility after the catch also proved to be an asset, not to mention the fact that he was a terror as a special teams return man as well. Alas, the only thing that stands in the way of the wide out’s superstardom is his sometimes defiant attitude when it comes to studying the playbook and listening to coaches. Wow, just what the NFL needs: another diva at the wide receiver position. What a novelty! Grade: A
(2-55) Sean Lee, ILB,
Team Needs: New England Patriots
New England Patriots: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2011 NFL Draft–
- OLB – Finding a big-play outside pass rusher would help elevate the Patriots defense immensely as they try to regain the dominant status they possessed during their Super Bowl run. Veteran Tully Banta-Cain saw his sack total cut in half, from ten in ’09, to five in ’10. He will be 31 years old and is better utilized as a role player. Plug-ins Rob Ninkovich and Jermaine Cunningham are solid but can be improved upon.
- DE – The Patriots were able to count on Gerard Warren week in and week out. The feisty 330-pound lineman has publicly stated that he would like to return to New England and that feeling should be mutual. Adding some more beef to the mix would be viewed as
Player Spotlight: Torrey Smith, Maryland
Torrey Smith one of the top receivers in the 2011 NFL Draft class stops by the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotiight Show to talk about his NFL Combine experience, pro day and his plans dring the week of the draft. Bringing the next generation of NFL stars to today on the NFL draft Bible Player Spotlight Show.