From JaMarcus Russell to Darrius Heyward-Bey to Derrick Gibson, the Raiders have had a run of first-round picks who have provided little production for the team. They don’t have to worry about that in 2011 … the team doesn’t have a pick.
Draft could make history with amount of QB talent on board
NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock believes this year’s quarterback class will surpass even the storied bunch from 1983, which featured the likes of John Elway, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly and Ken O’Brien.
NFL gives Boston College LB Herzlich flexible draft schedule
Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich will be allowed to stay as long, or short, as he’d like at the draft, according to league sources.
Some draft attendees to pay their own airfare, hotel costs
The NFL lockout has cast a shadow over seemingly all relations between the league and the players, as well as their agents, with roughly 10 of the record 25 players confirmed to attend Radio City choosing not to accept the airfare and hotel accommodations extended by the NFL, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation.
League-record 25 players to attend NFL draft at Radio City
A record 25 players are scheduled to attend the 2011 NFL Draft. The previous high was last year, when 17 prospects were on hand at Radio City for the celebration of the 75th NFL Draft, the first-ever in primetime.
The Rosstradamus Crystal Ball Mock Draft
#1. Carolina Panthers—Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
This is going to be a bad pick. Even if they’re going to go QB, which they shouldn’t, there are signal callers I’d choose over Newton.
#2. Denver Broncos—Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
This is the guy Carolina should take. He’s strong, both physically and mentally, and will be a cornerstone in the Mile High defensive rebuilding process.
#3. Buffalo Bills—Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Miller plays hard and fast, but also with discipline. His ability to come off the edge and get to the QB might make a few Bills fans forget the joke that is Aaron Maybin.
#4. Cincinnati Bengals—A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
If this was any other team, I’d have them taking a QB here…but these are the Bengals. They’re not going to cave on the Palmer situation and will
Sunday-Ric Serritella on ESPN 97.5 Houston
Join NFL Draft Bible Founder Ric Serritella live on ESPN Houston 97.5 at 9am eastern time as he will be talking NFL Draft and Texans football with Host John Wessling!
Draft Digest-Castonzo & Moffitt Join The Show
From the All-Star games, through the NFL Scouting Combine and the pro days, right up to the 2011 NFL Draft, the NFL Draft Bible brings you the most comprehensive radio show on the NFL Draft. Look for on location reports, as well as guest interviews with players and coaches each and every week. Hosted by NFL Draft Bible president Daniel Mogollon and senior editor Ralph Mancini. Special Guests: Anthony Castonzo of Boston College and John Moffitt of Wisconsin.
Player Spotlight: Colin Jones, TCU
Playing for one of the top defenses in college football ex-TCU safety Colin Jones earned second team All-Mountain West accolades in 2010. Bringing the next generation of NFL stars to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
Player Spotlight: Nate Williams, Washinton
Hard working Nate Williams takes some time the weekend before the 2011 NFL Draft to catch us up on the latest news on what the talented safety has been doing over te last few months. Bringing the next generation of tomorrows NFL stars to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.