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Chris Cook Running with the Big Dogs

Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that rookie CB Chris Cook has been running with the first team ahead of former New York Jet Lito Sheppard. Cook is reportedly battling both Sheppard and Asher Allen to fill in for Cedric Griffin who may or may not suit up in Week One’s contest versus New Orleans, as he continues to recover from a torn ACL.

Mancini’s Take: Seeing the rangy 6-2 Cook getting the nod over Sheppard should come as a shock to no one given the veteran’s subpar showing last season. In Minnesota’s system, Sheppard will be asked to contain receivers and funnel them towards the middle of the field, as opposed to playing the man-to-man style the Jets employ. Sheppard is physical. In fact, he’s a little too physical and gets a lot of flags thrown his way due to his overactive hands. Cook, on the other

Chris Cook Running with the Big Dogs

Jarmon Fortson Officially Dismissed from FSU

The Associated Press reports that the Florida State Seminoles have officially dismissed WR Jarmon Fortson due to multiple failed drug tests. Replacing Fortson will be sophomore Rodney Smith who only recorded one reception all season in 2009. The 6-3, 223-pound Fortson was a physical presence for the program who used his size and impressive agility to make plays in the red zone. He was FSU’s third-leading receiver last year, finishing with 45 receptions for 610 yards with four touchdowns.

Jarmon Fortson Officially Dismissed from FSU

One-on-One With Jermaine Gresham At HOF Game

NFL Draft Bible correspondent Bo Marchionte on location at the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame Game:

The story book ending for this former Oklahoma Sooners Jermaine Gresham was supposed to end somewhere darn near close to the Sooners fighting for a piece of an national championship, Gresham said it himself saying “I wanted to come back for my guys and win a national championship with my guys at OU.”

After getting hurt, the 2008 First Team All-American said “I don’t regret it at all” the decision to come back. Even missing that critical year where the scouts critique the players the most, Gresham heard his named called in the first round (21st overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft).

Growing up in Ardmore, Oklahoma the tight end talked about draft day saying, “It was kind of surprising but a blessing” when he finally knew where his

One-on-One With Sam Young At The HOF Game

NFL Draft Bible correspondent Bo Marchionte on location at the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame Game:

Having played for Notre Dame in college and being drafted in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys, rookie Sam Young is getting experience playing for the two most loved and despised football teams arguably in America. After his first preseason game Sunday night in Canton, Young said of the game “It was amazing.” He also mentioned how cool it was to “Just be out there wearing the star.”

The behemoth from Coral Springs, Florida made history at Notre Dame becoming the first true freshman to start a season opener and acknowledged that being on the field with the greatest players before kickoff was something to hold in his memory bank for years to come.

Making his rookie debut that much better Young said, “Something that made it extra

On Location: Tony Romo To Have Free Reigns

NFL Draft Bible correspondent Bo Marchionte on location at the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame Game:

Romo Allowed More Freedom in 2010
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said during the HOF Media Session that offensive coordinator Jason Garrett would allow him to do more check-downs at the line of scrimmage. “You grow, get a little older and in the same system for a extended time. We will do a little more at the line for sure.” Romo said. “It’s all based off what each defense is. What’s going on. Yeah I’d say there would be a few more things.”

Being A Cowboy Worth The Wait For James
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James from LSU said back in 2003 during the draft he actually thought he was heading to another team besides Dallas. James said about the idea of going somewhere else, “Yeah, actually thought I could go to the

Dick Lebeau | Greatest D-Coordinator Ever?

Over time you come across people and sometime you come across a person like Dick Lebeau, defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers who retired from the Detroit Lions. Everyone who encounters him walks away saying, “Wow that’s one of nicest guys I ever met.”

It was evident coming from a tiny place in Ohio where Lebeau admitted, “I learned that from London, Ohio a small town about two hours from where we’re standing. Honesty and hard work, that’s about all they value down there. It sure has stood me in good stead.”

Building on a career that started in the Motor City of Detroit back in 1959, LeBeau played 14 seasons with the Detroit Lions, earning three straight Pro Bowls from 1965-67. LeBeau talked during his enshrinement speech about

Jay Novacek Interview | Forgotten Quadruplet

NFL Draft Bible correspondent Bo Marchionte catches up with former Dallas Cowboys TE Jay Novacek at the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame. We all know about the triplets…how about the quadruplet?

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Merton Hanks Interview | The Funky Chicken

Known for his big plays and funny dances, 49ers defensive back Merton Hanks was one of the unsung heroes of the San Francisco 49ers 1994 championship team. NFL Draft Bible correspondent had the opportunity to speak with the five-time All-Pro selection at the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame ceremonies. Log-on to NFLDraftBible.com for more HOF coverage.

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