Category Archives: NFL Draft

Some people believe the Miami Dolphins should spend their first-round draft pick on a quarterback. Jeff Ireland might, too.

In keeping with the upcoming holiday, the Houston Texans are pretty much putting all of their eggs in the Wade Phillips basket.

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon recently expressed frustration and outrage over the “racially based” treatment he claims Auburn quarterback Cam Newton has received in the months leading up to next week’s NFL draft. But another Hall of Famer, wide receiver Jerry Rice, disagrees.

The sense I have gotten in the last few days is that much of the scrutiny about Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley isn’t completely justified, and that he’s probably going to be drafted lower in the first round than his talent suggests he should.

Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshall Faulk and 29 other retired NFL stars will announce their former teams’ second-round picks at the NFL draft April 29.

You began your high school career as a QB, how did you transition to linebacker at Iowa?

Yes, I played more of an option QB. Once I came to Iowa, the coaches, specifically Coach (Chris) Doyle, thought my best position would be on defense. I started at safety and as I put on weight, about 40 pounds, eventually moved to linebacker.
<br Growing up in Nebraska, I assume you were a big-time ‘Husker supporter. Did they recruit you out of high school? <br

I actually grew up in both Nebraska and Houston (for about 10 years). I returned to Nebraska for high school and had already committed to Iowa my junior year. But yes, Nebraska was my team. However, I had two former teammates playing for Iowa while I was still in high school (Seth Olsen and Adam Shada), so I

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So let’s start off. I have to ask, how did a starting guard on the Iowa football team get an opportunity to sing the national anthem for President Obama when he was campaigning in Iowa?<br

A good friend of mine from high school, who at the time was in charge of the campaign in Iowa, he and I both were in a musical production together. So he knew I could sing, and when the opportunity presented itself I immediately said yes. I was able to briefly meet the President and also get a photo opportunity. It was a great experience.
<br So I guess when the veteran players try to haze you during training camp, singing your college fight song won't be that difficult? <br

Not really. (laughs)
<br Another interesting story I have to ask about is your experience playing in the

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