Monthly Archives: March 2012

Big week in Pro Day Land between Alabama and South Carolina, where nearly a third of the potential first round picks performed. Next, NFL scouts traveled to watch Ryan Tannehill (Texas A&M) and Brock Osweiler (Arizona State) throw on back-to-back days. Never heard of Cody Pearcy? You should. Not familiar with the prospects with Utah State? You will. We have pro day notes galore, sprinkled in with some other notable news like which Georgia player is considering entering the Supplemental Draft, why NFL agents are rejoicing and where Chris Simms has landed…as a coach. But first, here are some notes from the aforementioned Gamecocks pro day workout.

All 32 NFL teams were in attendance at South Carolina pro day on Wednesday, including Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, Jets HC Rex Ryan, Bengals DC Mike Zimmer and consultant Terry Bradway.

DE/OLB Melvin Ingram (6014/265) left

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1 Indianapolis Colts: QB Andrew Luck, Stanford

2 Washington Redskins (from STL): QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor

3 Minnesota Vikings: OT Matt Kalil, USC

4 Cleveland Browns: RB Trent Richardson, Alabama

5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Morris Claiborne, LSU

6 St. Louis Rams (from WAS): WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State

7 Jacksonville Jaguars: DE Quinton Coples, North Carolina

8 Miami Dolphins: OLB Melvin Ingram, South Carolina

9 Carolina Panthers: DT Dontari Poe, Memphis

10 Buffalo Bills: OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia

11 Kansas City Chiefs: QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M

12 Seattle Seahawks: OG David DeCastro, Stanford

13 Arizona Cardinals: CB

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Round Pick Overall<br 1 1 1 Indianapolis<br 1 2 2 Washington from St. Louis<br 1 3 3 Minnesota<br 1 4 4 Cleveland<br 1 5 5 Tampa Bay<br 1 6 6 St. Louis from Washington<br 1 7 7 Jacksonville<br 1 8 8 Miami<br 1 9 9 Carolina<br 1 10 10 Buffalo<br 1 11 11 Kansas City<br 1 12 12 Seattle<br 1 13 13 Arizona<br 1 14 14 Dallas<br 1 15 15 Philadelphia<br 1 16 16 New York Jets<br 1 17 17 Cincinnati from Oakland<br 1 18 18 San Diego<br 1 19 19 Chicago<br 1 20 20 Tennessee<br 1 21 21 Cincinnati<br 1 22 22 Cleveland from Atlanta<br 1 23 23 Detroit<br 1 24 24 Pittsburgh<br 1 25 25 Denver<br 1 26

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Here’s a look at news and notes from our Twitter account this past week, be sure to follow us @NFLDraftBible

Iowa State pro day: #NFL GMs #Packers Ted Thompson #Chiefs Scott Pioli #Steelers Kevin Colbert and #Chiefs HC Romeo Crennel in attendance.

WR LaQuinton Evans runs 4.46 and 4.51 forty-yard dash at #Southern University pro day. OL Lee Almanza weighs-in at 295 and does 21bp reps.

#Dubuque WR Michael Zweifel receives interest from #Ravens #Seahawks #Eagles at Iowa St pro day. NCAA career all-divisions reception leader

#Yale Pro Day: #Packers #Patriots #Jets #Chargers #49ers watch QB Patrick Witt. Scared Heart WR/TE Rich

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Here’s a look at news and notes from our Twitter account this past week, be sure to follow us @NFLDraftBible

#ULM CB Bill Bentley said he has private pre-draft visits scheduled with the Atlanta #Falcons and the Indianapolis #Colts #NFLDraft

TE coaches from both the New Orleans #Saints and Jacksonville #Jaguars in attendance to watch Ladarius Green at #ULM pro day. 21 teams total

What brings you to Motown…visiting the #Lions? RT @LaMichaelJames Up early in Detroit weather is great…

McNeese State safety Janzen Jackson (Tennessee transfer) ran 4.49-forty with 37″ vj. FS Brandon Robinson runs 4.49-forty. #NFL pro day

McNeese State pro day: 9

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QUARTERBACK
1.    Andrew Luck, Stanford  
2.    Robert Griffin III, Baylor
3.    Ryan Tannenhill, Texas A&M
4.    Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
5.    Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State
6.    Nick Foles, Arizona
7.    Brock Osweiler, Arizona State
8.    Aaron Corp, Richmond
9.    Patrick Witt, Yale
10.    Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
11.    Austin Davis, Southern Mississippi
12.    Ryan Lindley, San Diego State
13.    GJ Kinne, Tulsa
14.    Jordan Jefferson, LSU
15.    BJ Coleman, Tennessee Chattanooga
16.    Jarrett Lee, LSU
17.    Jacory Harris, Miami
18.    Kellen Moore, Boise State
19.    Chandler Harnish, Northern Illinois
20.    Darron Thomas, Oregon
21.    Case Keenum, Houston
22.    Dan Di Lella, Albany
23.    Tyler Hansen, Colorado
24.    Alex Tanney, Monmouth
25.    Dominique Davis, East Carolina
26.    Stephen Garcia, South Carolina
27.    Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington
28.    Mike

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Here’s a look at news and notes from our Twitter account this past week, be sure to follow us @NFLDraftBible

#Shenandoah University WR Rico Wallace (6’2/210) ran 4.53-forty, 37.5″ vj, 9’11 bj at JMU pro day. #Falcons #Ravens #Panthers in attendance.

Missouri St RB Chris Douglas ran 4.47 forty-yd dash with 10’1 bj. Was told by #Seahawks and #Colts they’d like to see him workout again.

Missouri State pro day: #Bills #Colts #Jaguars #Chiefs #Giants #Eagles #Bears #Packers #Panthers #Buccaneers #49ers #Steelers and #Seahawks

13 #NFL teams

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Dallas Signs Brandon Carr.

There is no other way to describe the Cowboys secondary last year other than abysmal. The signing of Brandon Carr (5yr/$50.1M) represents a huge upgrade and should certainly help out the Rob Ryan led defense. It also allows Dallas some flexibility in the draft. While pairing a top corner from the draft will be enticing, they can also entertain other options if a player high on their board slides. Projection: 50tck 5int 18pd

St. Louis Signs Cortland Finnegan.

This move demonstrates the pull that new head coach Jeff Fisher holds in personnel decisions. Bringing in Cortland Finnegan (5yr/$50M) from Tennessee seems to make sense, as he will thrive in a system that he is well versed in but the Rams overpaid her and justifiably so. Finnegan is a good, not great cornerback

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Tampa Bay Signs Vincent Jackson.

The Bucs made a big splash with the signing of Vincent Jackson (5yr/$55.5M) and while it looks like a lot of money for a wide out on the verge of 30, the deal is structured as a two-year, $26M contract, nothing is guaranteed beyond that. V-Jax gives the new regime in Tampa a tall deep threat target that can stretch the field, something they sorely lacked. Projection: 65rec 1100yds 8td

Tampa Bay Signs Carl Nicks.

Unlike last year, Tampa decided to make use of their cap space and struck again by making Carl Nicks (5yr/$47.5M) the highest paid guard in NFL history with a contract that includes $31M guaranteed. New head coach Greg Schiano loves to run the ball between the tackles, so adding Nicks to go along with Davin Joseph

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QUARTERBACK
1.    Andrew Luck, Stanford  
2.    Robert Griffin III, Baylor
3.    Ryan Tannenhill, Texas A&M
4.    Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
5.    Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State
6.    Nick Foles, Arizona
7.    Brock Osweiler, Arizona State
8.    Aaron Corp, Richmond
9.    Patrick Witt, Yale
10.    Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
11.    Austin Davis, Southern Mississippi
12.    Ryan Lindley, San Diego State
13.    Jordan Jefferson, LSU
14.    BJ Coleman, Tennessee Chattanooga
15.    Jarrett Lee, LSU
16.    Jacory Harris, Miami
17.    Kellen Moore, Boise State
18.    Chandler Harnish, Northern Illinois
19.    GJ Kinne, Tulsa
20.    Darron Thomas, Oregon
21.    Case Keenum, Houston
22.    Dan Di Lella, Albany
23.    Tyler Hansen, Colorado
24.    Alex Tanney, Monmouth
25.    Dominique Davis, East Carolina
26.    Stephen Garcia, South Carolina
27.    Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington<br

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