The NFL’s master of misinformation Mike Shanahan reportedly identified quarterback Tim Tebow as the type of “worker” and “athlete” that would thrive as a special teams contributor while he gets acclimated to the NFL. Upon hearing of the coach’s thoughts on the decorated signal caller, the first name that came to mind was Scott Frost. For those of you who need a quick refresher, Frost was an option quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the late 90s. He was a fantastic runner, but didn’t have an NFL arm. New York Jets general manager/head coach Bill Parcells was so impressed by the young man’s physical size and tools at the time that he selected him in the third round and turned him into a safety. But although Frost looked the part, it was evident from day one that Frost had neither the instincts nor the lateral agility to defend players in
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Draft Digest Weekly: Safety Spotlight Show
The NFL Draft Bible goes around the clock with wall-to-wall coverage leading up to the 75th Annual 2010 NFL Draft. This week we break down the top safeties: Is Eric Berry a top five pick? Is Taylor Mays a first rounder? Where will Earl Thomas go? Plus, the the best of the rest, mid-rounders and sleepers. Special Guest: Former Oregon safety T.J. Ward. Join Hosts Daniel Mogollon, Ralph Mancini & Justin Van Fulpen as they dissect the latest draft buzz, who’s rising, who’s sliding and special guests TBA:
Brandon Graham Shows Off Athleticism
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald , reports Michigan DE/OLB Brandon Graham volunteered to do defensive back drills to how off his athleticism the Michigan pro day last week. According to a source, 20 NFL teams were in attendance to see the pass-rush specialist who projects as a 3-4 backer at the next level.
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Penn State Linebackers Make The Rounds
Bob Flounders, of The Patriot-News reports Penn State linebackers have been on the move lately. Sean Lee had a work out for the Atlanta Falcons and is meeting with the New York Giants. Lee also met with the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. He had some Penn State company with him on his trip to the Dallas area to meet with some Cowboys coaches and owner Jerry Jones. Navorro Bowman, PSU’s other highly rated outside linebacker, also sat down with Jones and coaches.
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Teams Poking At USF WR Carlton Mitchell
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports South Florida WR Carlton Mitchell met with the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans this week.
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Player Spotlight: Dimitri Nance, Arizona State
The NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Series continues featuring a small back who plans to make big noise at the next level. Meet Arizona State running back Dimitri Nance as he joins Host Bo Marchionte in this episode.
Player Spotlight: Ryan McFoy, Arizona State
The NFL Draft Bible goes one-on-one with Arizona State free safety Ryan McCoy in this edition of the Player Spotlight Show hosted by Bo Marchionte.
Player Spotlight: Brett Johnson, California
Get to know California free safety Brett Johnson in the latest edition of the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show Hosted by Bo Marchionte.
Draft Riser: John Destin, Tulsa
When you think about cornerbacks from the state of Oklahoma, “Tulsa” probably isn’t the first city or school that comes to mind. However, the Golden Hurricane of the University of Tulsa has one of the fastest rising players in this year’s draft: cornerback John Destin. Destin had a terrific senior season with 44 total tackles (one TFL), four interceptions and five pass break-ups. He followed that up with a great pro day.
“This process has been crazy. I had no clue how it all was going to be, but the coaches at Tulsa told me if I had a good pro day I would get some looks,” said Destin.
Well, he did have a good pro day. Destin measured in at 5’ 11 7/8” and 191 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.82-seconds, and the short shuttle 4.15-seconds. He measured
Draft Diamond: Brandon Brinkley , Houston
Houston cornerback Brandon Brinkley has been a starter at cornerback since his freshman season, and is one of just a handful of players in Houston history to have competed in four bowl games during their collegiate careers. Brinkley’s next task: make an impact at the next level.
This season Brinkley was fifth on the team with 75 tackles, including 50 solo stops, and second with four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. As a junior he led the team with 15 pass breakups, ranked fifth with 74 tackles, and—as was the case this past season—had four interceptions and brought one back for a touchdown.
Brinkley knows that going against the Cougars’ wide open passing attack in practice every day has helped him become a better overall player.
“The NFL is turning into a passing game, and with the offense that we have