Youngstown State last season saw one of their star receivers Donald Jones signed by the Buffalo Bills. One year later, the Penguins have another star receiver ready for the NFL in Dominique Barnes. He joins us to discuss performing at both the Kent State and YSU pro days, as well as getting ready for the 2011 NFL Draft. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
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Player Spotlight: David Giller, Vanderbilt
After walking on at Vanderbilt in 2008, David Giller became a special teams ace at the SEC school as the primary snapper on the kicking units for two years, helping freshman placekicker Ryan Fowler match a Commodores record by hitting 16 field goals and converting all 20 PAT attempts along the way. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
Player Spotllight: Cobrani Mixon, Kent State
Cobrani Mixon takes time to talk about his pro day performance and thoughts moving forward. Mixin posted numbers that were right along with the numbers of the players who performed at the NFL Scouting Combine. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
On The Clock: No. 13 Detroit Lions
On The Clock: No. 13 Detroit Lions: Record: 6-10, 3rd In the NFC North (Tied)
General Manager: Martin Mayhew (3rd Year), Head Coach: Jim Schwartz (3rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Scott Linehan (3rd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Gunther Cunningham (3rd Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 17 Overall, No. 15 Scoring, No. 12 Passing, No. 23 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 21 Overall, No. 19 Scoring, No. 16 Passing, No. 24 Rushing
The Five Year Plan – Record: 18-62; Last Playoff Appearance: 1999; Last Playoff Victory: 1991 Season (38-6 Over the Dallas Cowboys)
2010 Draft: (1-2) DT Ndamukong Suh, (1-30) RB Jahvid Best, (4-128) OT Jason Fox, (7-213) DE Willie Young, (7-255) WR Tim Toone
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2010 – (1-2) DT Ndamukong
Draft Diary #4: Mike Mohamed: 3/9/11
Former California inside linebacker Mike Mohamed makes his fourth draft diary entry as he writes about how he is dealing with the NFL labor issues, as well as spending some time back in Berkeley where he played his college ball for the California Golden Bears.
Draft Diary #4 – 3/9/11
Now that the combine is over and I look back on it, I feel as if I did really well for myself. I walked away happy, and that was my goal. I was really prepared for the combine and I believe I showed everyone how strong my work ethic is. My biggest concern now is with the NFL labor dispute. I really hope that a deal gets done. I understand it’s out of my control, but if a deal doesn’t get done then I can’t interact with my new team and learn
Draft Diary #4: Steve Schilling: 3/9/11
Former Michigan offensive lineman Steve Schilling makes his fourth draft diary entry as he gives his take on the NFL labor situation and what he’s doing to keep himself busy in Arizona before he heads back to Ann Arbor.
Draft Diary #4 – 3/9/11
Now that the combine is over, all I have been thinking about is the draft. This year is particularly different due to the NFL labor disputes. I have tried not to pay much attention to it because it’s out of my control. It is more business issues and money talk. I honestly don’t really worry about it. I’m really interested into what’s going to happen, but I am 100% positive everything will work out. I had the opportunity to speak with the NFLPA at the combine and they assured me to not worry about it. They really didn’t give me
Q&A: Cortez Allen, The Citadel
What is your official size and weight?
6′ 2″ 196.5lbs
What are some of the things you learned from your East-West Shrine Bowl experience?
That we can never take the blessings we have for granted or the simple luxury of being able to walk and things like that because there are so many people out there that are not as fortunate. Also that I can successfully compete against the best in the country.
What is your view on playing special teams? Do you have much experience?
Great Special Team play is key to having a successful game. A game can be won or lost in special teams. I have been a part, in some way, minus field goal, all phases of special teams.
If a scout asked for the game that you were at your best what game film are you giving
On The Clock: No. 12 Minnesota Vikings
On The Clock: No. 12 Minnesota Vikings: 6-10, 4th In the NFC North
General Manager: Rick Spielman (6th Year), Head Coach: Leslie Frazier (2nd Year/5th Year With Vikings), Offensive Coordinator: Bill Musgrave (1st Year), Defensive Coordinator: Fred Pagac (2nd Year/6th Year With Vikings)
Offense Rankings: No. 23 Overall, No. 29 Scoring, No. 10 Rushing, No. 26 Passing
Defense Rankings: No. 8 Overall, No. 18 Scoring, No. 9 Rushing, No. 10 Passing
The Five Year Plan – Record: 42-38; Last Playoff Appearance: 2009; Last Playoff Victory: 2009 Season (34-3 over Dallas in NFC Divisional Round)
2010 Draft: (2-34) CB Chris Cook, (2-58), RB Toby Gerhart, (4-100) DE Everson Griffen, (5-161) G Chris DeGeare, (5-167) LB Nathan Triplett, (6-199) WR Joe Webb, (7-214) TE Mickey
On The Clock: No. 11 Houston Texans
On The Clock: No. 11 Houston Texans: 6-10, 3rd In the AFC South
General Manager: Head Coach: Gary Kubiak (6th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Rick Dennison (2nd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 3 Overall, No. 9 Scoring, No. 7 Rushing, No. 4 Passing
Defense Rankings: No. 30 Overall, No. 29 Scoring, No. 14 Rushing, No. 32 Passing
The Five Year Plan – Record: 37-43 Last Playoff Appearance: None Last Playoff Victory: None
2010 Draft: (1-20) CB Kareem Jackson, (2-58) RB Ben Tate, (3-81) Earl Mitchell, (4-102) ILB Daryll Sharpton, (4-118) TE Garrett Graham, (5-144) CB Sherrick McManis, (6-187) OG Shelley Smith, (6-197) RS Trindon Holliday, (7-227) TE/WR Dorin Dickerson
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Ric Serritella 2011 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Now that the NFL Draft process is two-thirds complete we can begin to get a solid feel for where players might go.
1. Carolina (2-14): QB Blaine Gabbert – It’s a copy cat league. New defensive minded head coach Ron Rivera realizes he needs a franchise quarterback to win (see ATL; STL).
2. Denver (4-12): DE Da’Quan Bowers – Seems to have become a forgotten man since knee injury held him out of combine. After he lights up pro day, teams will remember.
3. Buffalo (4-12): OLB Von Miller – The Bills sorely need a playmaker on defense—the wounds from Aaron Maybin still have scabs on them but Miller time is too talented.
4. Cincinnati (4-12): DT Nick Fairley – While Fairley isn’t expected to be a sack-master at the next level, he can be a disruptive force. Bengals defense produced just 27 sacks