Priced Out of the Citi

Free agent Brian Westbrook is expected to make a decision on his new team this week, according to Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Mancini’s Take: The teams being mentioned are Minnesota, St. Louis, Green Bay and Washington. Why the Redskins would be interested with their glut of veteran backs is puzzling. I mean isn’t “Fast” Willie Parker almost a slightly younger version of Westbrook? The two teams that make the most sense here as landing spots for the jitterbug back are the Vikings and the Rams. The Purple People Eaters have a pair of early-down big backs in Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart, but are missing that shifty, elusive third-down component that can act as a safety valve for the quarterback. The Rams, on the other hand, have a big hole behind Steven Jackson. Kenneth Darby is currently the number-two option, but he’s one of those players who

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Free agent Brian Westbrook is expected to make a decision on his new team this week, according to Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Mancini’s Take: The teams being mentioned are Minnesota, St. Louis, Green Bay and Washington. Why the Redskins would be interested with their glut of veteran backs is puzzling. I mean isn’t “Fast” Willie Parker almost a slightly younger version of Westbrook? The two teams that make the most sense here as landing spots for the jitterbug back are the Vikings and the Rams. The Purple People Eaters have a pair of early-down big backs in Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart, but are missing that shifty, elusive third-down component that can act as a safety valve for the quarterback. The Rams, on the other hand, have a big hole behind Steven Jackson. Kenneth Darby is currently the number-two option, but he’s one of those players who

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Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo was careful to leave no room for doubt. “If we played a game today,” he declared Thursday, “A.J. (Feeley) would be our quarterback.” That was hardly a revelation. Feeley is well-versed in the offensive scheme that coordinator Pat Shurmur imported from Philadelphia, Feeley’s home for six of his 10 NFL seasons. Conversely, rookie Sam Bradford’s pro experience consists of five practices at rookie minicamp and two during organized team activities this week at Rams Park.

San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon (undisclosed) sat out the team’s practice Thursday, May 20, reports Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Head coach Mike Singletary said, “Some of these young guys, we’ve pushed them pretty hard so far. Anthony is a guy where everything he does, he does full speed, whether it’s running in the morning, running after practice, running the plays during the drills. I just

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The Calgary Stampeders (CFL) were awarded former Washington State wide receiver/return man Johnny Forzani as part of Friday’s CFL Supplemental Draft.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound native of Calgary, Alberta has been timed as fast as 4.37 in the 40-yard dash and last season scored a 99-yard touchdown while playing for Washington State.

The countdown continues and our number fourteen prospect in college football is…

Defensive End Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh (Senior):

The Skinny: Many wondered why Romeus returned for his red-shirt senior campaign following his season as Big East Defensive Player of the Year. It says here that it was a wise decision considering that the Pittsburgh defensive end only started playing football during his senior year of high school. Romeus understands that he has to add some seasoning to his game and improve his all-around technique to tap into his full potential. The first thing that stands out about the All-Big East man is that he passes the eye test with flying colors. Standing at 6’6” and 270 pounds the Pittsburgh defensive end has the prototypical body of an NFL edge rusher. Romeus is an outstanding combination of burst, fluidity, length and strength. His lack of top-end speed

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Here’s a look at the top senior offensive line prospects entering the 2011 season:

Nate Solder, Colorado – The big fella has been listed as tall as 6’9 and weighs in around 300 pounds, with just eight percent body fat. He also runs a 4.8-forty and has a 34” vertical jump. Solder switched from tight end to left tackle during his sophomore season and hasn’t looked back since, utilizing his athleticism to his advantage in the trenches.

Anthony Costanzo, Boston College – There’s a reason why Boston College currently has well over a dozen offensive lineman in the NFL, coaching. Costanzo has been schooled on his fundamentals and made a seamless transition as a sophomore, stepping into the starting left tackle void when Gosder Cherilus graduated. The 6’0, 300-pounder has been a staple ever since.

Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin – A four-year starter, Carimi is as experienced as

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Here’s a look at the top senior tight end prospects entering the 2011 season:

Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin – An intriguing prospect, Kendrick is capable of lining up at fullback, H-back and even slot receiver, in addition to his tight end duties. His combination of blocking and receiving skills make Kendricks a valuable commodity. His performance in last year’s Champs Sports Bowl is a glimpse of things to come.

Weslye Saunders, South Carolina – The 280-pound hulk considered leaving school early but instead chose to return, after what many felt was an underachieving junior season. The recently suspended Saunders has drawn red flags about his attitude and has been in-and-out of Steve Spurrier’s doghouse, which doesn’t bode well for his draft stock.

Luke Stocker, Tennessee – With his combination of size and athleticism, Stocker is able to create mismatches against opposing linebackers. He has the knack to sniff

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Michael Lev of the Orange County Register ponders the role of USC’s running backs for the coming college football season in his “10 things we learned in spring” series, which has Allen Bradford atop the depth chart and C.J. Gable potentially out of the mix in terms of serious carries in 2010.

Lane Kiffin on running back by committee:

“We would rather not be in a big committee thing. As a running back, you get better throughout the game because you get used to what’s going on…how is the defense playing, are we able to get the backside cuts, how are the D-tackles playing the different blocks? You have to get a rhythm, and so I would rather find one or two guys. So that’s our job, to figure out who those guys are going to be.”

Lane

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