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NFL Rookie Watch
by Aaron Aloysius
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Guest post by Kyle Howe of NFLDraftGeek.com.
It is always interesting to see how a Draft Expert’s projections turn out, and we here are very intrigued by this years class of rookies. Every week we give you the top 5 players in the hunt for Rookie of the Year on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Click here for the Defensive Rankings.
1. Cam Newton- QB Carolina Panthers
Newton had his first game in which he threw for under 400 yards this past week against the Jags. Much of that can be attributed to the fact that the Panthers and Jaguars played their game on a field that resembled the Florida Everglades for much of the game. Completing passes would have been difficult for anyone.
However, Expect Newton to have more “humanly” statistical performances like he did against the Jags, and less like he did against the Packers and Cardinals. Also, with Julio Jones and now Torrey Smith rising up, don’t expect to see Newton here at number one much longer.
2. Julio Jones- WR Atlanta Falcons
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Prospect Stalker: Week 1
by Mike Daneshgar
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
The wait is almost over. You can come out of your hibernation now. College football is back. Even though your allegiances may lie with your alma mater, that doesn’t mean their game is the only one worth watching. Broaden your horizons!
What I have found is that I can make even a non-marquee matchup worthwhile by keying in on the guys who could be playing on Sundays in the near future. Here are the nationally televised games that I’ll be watching this weekend, along with which players to watch out for. Also, I’m a nice guy, so no need to grab those media guides; I have their jersey numbers listed right here for you in parentheses.
(Note: Players in bold are also in my 2012 NFL Draft Extravaganza)
Thursday, September 1st at 8:00 PM EST (ESPN)
UNLV Rebels @ (11) Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin
QB Russell Wilson (#16), WR Nick Toon (#1), G Kevin Zeitler (#70), T Ricky Wagner (#58), T Josh Oglesby (#67), C Peter Konz (#66), S Aaron Henry (#7)
UNLV
Cheerleaders?
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Blaine Gabbert Preseason Game 3 In-Depth Breakdown
by Eric Stoner
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Play by play breakdown and analysis of Blaine Gabbert’s third game in a Jaguars uniform. Be sure to check out the breakdowns of Game One and Game Two as well.
The personnel numbering refers to how many tight ends and runningbacks are on the field. The first number corresponds with how many runningbacks are in the package, the second number refers to how many tight ends are in the package.
First Drive
1.
- 11 personnel, (2×2)
- Bills in Cover 1/Man Free pre-snap. Safeties at staggered depth. LCB and Nickel playing press-man, RCB playing off-man.
- 7 step drop. Gets good depth on first five steps, gathers himself with the last two.
- Feels pressure and tries to step up instead of bailing out laterally. LDE reacts by spinning inside. RT doesn’t power step to seal it off, and LDE picks up the sack.
2.
- No huddle
- 11 personnel, (2×2), shotgun
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2012 NFL Draft Extravaganza
by Mike Daneshgar
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
I’ve been doing some research on the 2011 College Football season and the 2012 NFL Draft because I have nothing better to do. Plus, as a Browns fan, I have pretty much all season to look forward to the draft.
This draft class has the potential to be legendary. It’s so awesome that if I had a twin, I would want to kiss him on the lips (watch this video and you’ll know what I’m talkin’ bout). Here are a few names worth keeping an eye on during the College Football season which is just around the corner!
QB:
Andrew Luck, Stanford - I think nothing really needs to be said that hasn’t already. Best quarterback I’ve seen since Joe Montana. He’s also the smartest football player since Albert Einstein and I’ve heard it said that he has a really loud voice, which makes his snap counts that more better. I’m jumping offsides just thinking about it. But no, in all seriousness he’s a really good quarterback who should make a smooth transition to the NFL game.
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Blaine Gabbert Preseason Game 2 In-Depth Breakdown
by Eric Stoner
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Play by play breakdown and analysis of Blaine Gabbert’s second game in a Jaguars uniform.
The personnel numbering refers to how many tight ends and runningbacks are on the field. The first number corresponds with how many runningbacks are in the package, the second number refers to how many tight ends are in the package.
First Drive
1.
- 21 Personnel, Pro Set, FB aligned strong
- Falcons in Cover 3 pre-snap. CBs playing way off, aligned facing the QB. SS25 clearly in box on TE’s side.
- 5 step drop. Z and TE both run posts.
- Drop looks good. Pushes off front foot, gets back quickly, and has proper stride depth.
- Overstrides on release (note him kicking his front foot out before getting ready to throw). Doesn’t fully step into throw, trying to use all arm. Result is a nosediving ball that doesn’t get to the open Z running a post.
2.
-21 Personnel, RB34 split out as Z (2×2)
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Blaine Gabbert Preseason Game 1 In-Depth Breakdown
by Eric Stoner
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGu44HgmH54
Play by play breakdown and analysis of Blaine Gabbert’s debut for the Jaguars in week 1 of the NFL preseason.
The personnel numbering refers to how many tight ends and runningbacks are on the field. The first number corresponds with how many runningbacks are in the package, the second number refers to how many tight ends are in the package.
1.
- 21 Personnel, Twins Right
- Pats showing basic cover two look pre-snap (far corner is playing X receiver with outside leverage to funnel him inside, his head is turned and facing the QB, safeties are clearly deep and don’t roll up pre-snap)
- Extends and shows the defense the ball in play action. O-line does good job at selling run-block. This forces both corners to bite up instead of getting their hands on the receivers to re-route them and funnel them towards each other. Instead, both receivers get clean, outside releases. 80 running unchallenged up the seam draws the attention of the outside CB, and the inside CB is frozen and doesn’t gain width in his zone drop. Result is an easy and open curl underneath.
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Player Spotlight: Syracuse RB Delone Carter
by Mario Clavel
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Why spend a first round pick on a running-back? Every year this question pops up and generates some interesting discussions in the draft community. The mainstream view is that you can find a very capable back in the mid to late round range who can be as productive as a first round prospect. Hard to argue with that since the top two rookies in rushing yards during last season (TB LeGarrette Blount and NO Chris Ivory) weren’t even drafted.
So here we are with a weak RB class where even the consensus top prospect at the position, Mark Ingram, has doubters who question whether he deserves to hear his name called on the first day of the draft. So why not talk about a mid round prospect who has a lot to offer to the running game of whatever team he falls to?Let’s talk about Syracuse RB Delone Carter.
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Community Spotlight Mock: fenikz
by fenikz
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
1. Carolina Panthers
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Marcell Dareus – DT – Alabama |
2. Denver Broncos
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Patrick Peterson – CB – LSU |
3. Buffalo Bills
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Cam Newton – QB – Auburn |
4. Cincinnati Bengals
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Blaine Gabbert – QB – Missouri |
5. Arizona Cardinals
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Von Miller – OLB – Texas A&M |
6. Cleveland Browns
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AJ Green – WR – Georgia |
7. San Francisco 49ers
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Robert Quinn – DE – North Carolina |
8. Tennessee Titans
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Nick Fairley – DT – Auburn |
9. Dallas Cowboys
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JJ Watt – DE – Wisconsin |
10. Washington Redskins
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Julio Jones – WR – Alabama |
11. Houston Texans
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Prince Amukamara – CB – Nebraska |
12. Minnesota Vikings
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Da’Quan Bowers – DE – Clemson |
13. Detroit Lions
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Tyron Smith – OT – USC |
14. St. Louis Rams
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Aldon Smith – DE – Missouri |
15. Miami Dolphins
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Mark Ingram – RB – Alabama |
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
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Cameron Jordan – DE – California |
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Prospect Comparisons
by Eric Stoner
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
DB Message Board Name: yourfavestoner
Patrick Peterson – Charles Woodson
It’s tough to find a comparison for Peterson, as he’s one of the most physically imposing prospects at his position in the history of the draft. Former Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson was the last corner prospect to come close to Peterson’s ridiculous blend of size and athleticism at the position. The comparison comes from the roles in which they’re suited for in the NFL – especially in Woodson’s last two seasons in Green Bay. Peterson has some fluidity and technique issues, and is overly-reliant on his size and speed. A player with his rare blend of unique skills would probably be best utilized by moving him all around – matching him up with bigger split-ends in two receiver sets and using him as a rover-type nickleback in obvious passing situations.
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