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With only 27 days until the big day in the Windy City, let’s start looking at possible picks and trades that might happen. 1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Scenario 1: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida St. This pick is basically already in the hands of commissioner Goodell if Lovie’s love fest for Jameis continues. Admittedly, I might be right there next to
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As y’all may recall I wrote about the upcoming Houston Texan cheerleading squad tryouts in March. Well, after auditioning over 1000, the Texans are down to choosing from the final 50 … that’s right, five O. I’m sure it’s stressful, especially for the vets who were on the team last year. Yep, America — everyone has to try out every
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Player safety wasn’t always at the top of the list. Hall of Famer, Bill Hewitt, played both offense (tight end) and defense (defensive end). But what Hewitt is most remembered for is refusing to wear a helmet. He was the last to do so in the NFL. During the course of his career, Hewitt played for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles
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It probably wasn’t exactly the Pro Day that Jameis Winston expected. In one instance, Winston lead wide receiver Christian Green into the ESPN set while over throwing a ball downfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Q3ulrcQ3o But, analysts agree that regardless of his performance, his position in the draft will not be effected. Winston made 102 scripted throws, lasting about 45 minutes. Although Winston had
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By Bobby Pierson
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And with all of March Madness, you probably also need an update on free agent running backs! As I’ve mentioned several times previously, early in free agency we saw some big moves, including with DeMarco Murray, Jeremy Maclin, Andre Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, Darelle Revis, Eddie Royal, Harry Douglas, Ryan Mathews, Sam Bradford, Nick Foles, Jimmy Graham and Max Unger. And there’s the matter
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Too busy watching March Madness to keep up with NFL Free Agency? We’ve seen big names like DeMarco Murray, Jeremy Maclin, Andre Johnson, Ndamukong Suh and Darelle Revis finding homes, potential impact players like Eddie Royal, Harry Douglas and Ryan Mathews land teams, and crazy trades being pulled off like Sam Bradford for Nick Foles and Jimmy Graham for Max Unger. And now we’ve
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First, y’all, I apologize for the long layoff … sometimes work and life just get in the way. One day I’ll write a book. Anyway, last week concluded this year’s SXSW event. Give it up to Spoon, the 2015 Grulke Prize winner for Career Act! One day I’ll make it to Houston for this event, even if my buddy, who
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We discussed some standout wide receivers in the first ever NFL Veteran Combine yesterday and lo and behold, today, one of those standouts, Nathan Slaughter, was signed by the Arizona Cardinals. #AZCardinals add WR @N8Slaughter plus @Cardschatter's notes from the @nfl Annual Meeting. http://t.co/9rWDI94jMS pic.twitter.com/d6sQ9ximsV — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 24, 2015 So as we stated, the Veteran Combine works.
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Aside from the free agents that are moving on from other teams, this past Sunday was the first ever NFL Veteran Combine. According to what NFL Director of Football Development Matt Birk told NFL.com: “Combines have long provided draft eligible players with the forum needed to showcase their skills to NFL teams. The NFL Veteran Combine will give veteran free
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