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2012 NFL 2 Round Mock Draft Update 4-21-2012

Posted April 21, 2012

NFL: Vontaze Burfict runs 4.8, weighs in at 245 pounds (SCOUT)

Posted March 30, 2012
Vontaze Burfict runs 4.8, weighs in at 245 pounds by Aaron Wilson of Scout.com Arizona State junior middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict rebounded from a disastrous NFL scouting combine today by running the 40-yard dash in 4.79 to 4.8 seconds at his campus Pro Day workout. Burfict ran a sluggish 5.09 at the combine. He was also down to 245 pounds from 260 pounds, an encouraging sign. His draft stock has taken a major hit, though, after once being projected as a potential first-round draft target. It's unclear what round he'll go in, but he'll obviously be waiting longer than he prefers. A consensus All-American as a sophomore, Burfict wasn't even an all-conference selection last season. Often losing his temper and piling up penalties, Burfict has displayed serious flaws in his game and attitude. Now, he's trying to change that perception. I just want to let the press know that I’m not the guy that everybody assumes that I am,” Burfict said at the combine. “I’m a soft-spoken guy, shy. But when I’m on the field, I just hate to lose and I have aggression to win. "I heard that I’m not coachable at times. I think that’s probably my pride and joy. I love being coached. I want to be better. Hopefully, I’ll be in the Hall of Fame one day." A first-team All-American selection as a sophomore, Burfict was once benched for his reckless style on the football field that drew 17 personal fouls. Burfict also infamously brawled with a teammate in the locker room and left the Sun Devils program after not even making all-conference as a junior. NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock said he wouldn’t draft Burfict in the first round, saying he has serious questions about his attitude and play. <> Call him an underachiever. Call him a poor teammate. Call him selfish. Call him out of control. And Burfict swears you’re wrong. Burfict insists he’s misunderstood, and he expects the NFL to accept him and his rough around the edges style. “I’m pretty sure they know who I am now because I met with a couple of general managers,” Burfict said. “They kind of know who I am now.” An NFC scout said that Burfict is obviously talented and passionate about the game, but expressed concern about the extra things that go along with the California native’s ability to blitz and deck running backs. “There’s a lot of inconsistency,” the scout said. “There’s a lot of questions for him to answer.” Burfict once punched a wide receiver in the Sun Devils’ locker room. It’s an incident he regrets. "We had an argument, and we brought it into the locker room," Burfict said. "He started rough-housing me. He pushed me, and my first instinct was to swing. And everyone thinks I’m the bad guy because my first instinct was to swing on the guy.” As a sophomore, he became the Sun Devils’ first defensive All-American since Terrell Suggs. He led the team with 90 tackles, eight for losses, and forced two fumbles. Last season, he dropped to 69 tackles with five sacks and one interception. “I played average,” Burfict said. “I could've played better. That's what hurt me at times. The coaches kind of messed me up. I didn't know if I would start a game or be benched. It hurt me, but I tried to fight through it.” Can the NFL count on him? “I think I’ll come and change the whole atmosphere,” Burfict said. “I’m a leader and I’ll bring aggression to the game and the whole side of the defense.” So, who is Vontaze Burfict? That’s what the NFL is trying to figure out. To him, it’s simple. “I just love to hit," Burfict said. "I hate to lose. I just know I’m the best linebacker in this draft. I know I can get the job done.”

NFL: Richardson flashes speed, power at Alabama pro day ()

Posted March 29, 2012

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Trent Richardson flashed speed and power at Alabama's second pro day.

The former Crimson Tide tailback, linebacker Courtney Upshaw and safety Mark Barron worked out for NFL scouts, general managers and coaches on Thursday. All three are projected first-round draft picks.

The 227-pound Richardson says he bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times. NFL.com says he was unofficially clocked from 4.45-4.49 in the 40.

Richardson is considered the top running back available and a potential top 5 pick. He even knocked down Cleveland Browns running backs coach Gary Brown in a blocking drill.

The Browns, who have the fourth pick and need a tailback, were also represented by head coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Tom Heckert.

Richardson, Upshaw and Barron all were recovering from injuries at the NFL combine.


Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/wires/03/29/2060.ap.fbc.alabama.pro.day.0175/index.html#ixzz1qXKB6kBO

NFL: Andrew Luck Pro Day Workout at Stanford (VIDEO)

Posted March 28, 2012

NFL Draft 2012: Top 50 Prospects For 2012 Draft

Posted February 24, 2012

The final phase of scouting for 2012 begins this week with the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Now that the season and all of the following All Star games are complete, it's time to revisit and reshuffle the big board. Here are the top 50 players on SI.com's big board as we get ready for a busy week ahead (* denotes underclassman).

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford* -- Luck has been the top NFL prospect in the nation for almost two years and nothing has changed. He'll be the first player selected in the draft and the Indianapolis Colts will barely notice the bump in the road as they transition from the Peyton Manning era.

2. Matt Kalil, T, USC* -- Kalil's pass protection skills are on par with former Trojan great and All Pro tackle Tony Boselli. The junior needs to improve his run blocking, but possesses all the skills necessary to be a big-time left tackle in the NFL.

3. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama* -- Richardson is the most complete running back in this draft, and likely the only first-round pick from the position. He's a versatile ball-carrier who also positively effects the game as a pass-catcher. The junior has the skills to immediately produce as a rookie in the NFL.

4. Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor* -- Griffin has the misfortune of being in a draft that includes Andrew Luck, the best quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning. Despite that, he's a legitimate franchise signal-caller and a great combination of athleticism, arm strength and maturity.

5. Quinton Coples, DL, North Carolina -- The top senior on this list is a pure dominator who can play several spots on the defensive line. He's a man amongst boys when on his game, but scouts question Coples' intensity on an every-down basis.

6. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State* -- His game was NFL ready last year, but Blackmon decided to return to school to improve his skills as well as work on his degree. Blackmon matured last season as a player and person. His style reminds many of Terrell Owens.

7. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU* -- Though not the caliber of athlete as former LSU star Patrick Peterson, the fifth pick in last April's draft, scouts think Claiborne is more polished in his ball skills. The junior has the ability to develop into a No. 1 corner for an NFL franchise.

8. Riley Reiff, T, Iowa* -- Reiff is a tremendous pass-blocking left tackle, though many scouts think he could shift to the right side. He possesses the footwork, body type and wherewithal to break into a starting lineup early into his rookie career.

9. Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor -- Wright was the top recipient of passes coming from Robert Griffin, and scouts love his game. He's a legitimate field-stretcher with polished receiver skills. Wright's name sits atop the wideout position on a number of draft boards around the league.

10. Melvin Ingram, DL-OLB, South Carolina -- Few defensive prospects raised their game and draft stock as Ingram did last season. He's a playmaker who stands out in almost every aspect of the defense, with his ability to make plays behind the line of scrimmage or out to the flanks.

11. David DeCastro, G, Stanford -- Andrew Luck's top blocker has been the dominant force on Stanford's offensive line the past two seasons. He's rightfully being compared to All Pro Steve Hutchinson and offers potential in a variety of NFL blocking schemes.

12. Michael Brockers, DL, LSU* -- Brockers capped off a tremendous sophomore season with an awesome showing in the national title game. He's an explosive interior lineman who eats up blocks and collapses the pocket.

13. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama* -- Kirkpatrick is a feisty corner who physically beats down opponents to defend passes. He possesses outstanding size, continues to display improved ball skills and projects as a No. 1 cornerback in the NFL.

14. Fletcher Cox, DL, Mississippi State* -- Cox is one of the hidden values at the defensive line position. Scouts feel he's one of few available three-down defenders and offers the ability to play as many as four different positions on the defensive line.

15. Courtney Upshaw, DE-OLB, Alabama -- Upshaw was the feared pass-rusher in Alabama's suffocating defense, and scouts expect much the same from him at the next level. The lingering question is which position will Upshaw play at the next level, outside linebacker or defensive end? Or both?

NFL: Brandon Jacobs to Gisele: 'Shut up'

Posted February 8, 2012

Tom Brady's teammates might not blast Gisele Bundchen for her comments about New England Patriots receivers, but New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has no problem doing it.

"She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up," he told reporters Tuesday at MetLife Stadium, where the Giants were honored for beating the Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI.

Patriots receiver Wes Welker failed to make a difficult catch in the fourth quarter that might have helped New England ice a victory. Tight end Aaron Hernandez and wide receiver Deion Branch also had balls hit off their hands during the Patriots' final desperation drive. (MORE>>>)

Ultimate New York Giants Highlights 2011 - Super Bowl XLVI Champions (VIDEO)

Posted February 8, 2012

NFL 2011: A Season To Remember (VIDEO)

Posted February 8, 2012

NFL: Inside the NFL - Interviews with Tom Brady and Eli Manning - Super Bowl XLVI (VIDEO)

Posted February 1, 2012

NFL Football/Super Bowl XLVI: Inside the NFL - Media Day - Super Bowl XLVI (VIDEO)

Posted February 1, 2012

NFL Football: Jon Gruden staying with ESPN

Posted October 18, 2011

on Gruden will remain in the ESPN "Monday Night Football" broadcast booth for another five seasons.

The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders coach agreed to an exclusive contract with ESPN that begins in September 2012.

"I said I want to get good at this," Gruden said while preparing for the prime-time game at the New Jersey Meadowlands between the Dolphins and Jets. "I was serious about this from the day I started it and I am serious about wanting to get good at it.

"I spent 26 or 27 years in coaching, 18 of them in the NFL. I want to focus on this and get better every day." (MORE>>>)

NFL Football:Raiders Campbell out- Boller next, or Garrard? Maybe Palmer?

Posted October 17, 2011

The Oakland Raiders were hopeful for a career year out of Jason Campbell. With this being his contract walk year and his second season in Hue Jackson’s system, the stage was set for the passer to establish himself in the league and cement his status in Silver & Black.

That took a turn for the worse this afternoon when Campbell scrambled in the 2nd quarter and was crunched by linebacker Scott Fujita into the turf. He is now expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a fractured right collarbone injury. (MORE>>>)

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