Featured Image courtesy of Brian Spurlock/USA Today By John Sarianides Day 3 of the NFL Combine was the first day of on the field testing and drills.The running backs and offensive lineman were up first. Several high profile prospects put up some impressive numbers. Here are my thoughts on today’s performances. 1. Leornard Fournette’s 4.51 forty time was impressive for his size but he did not impress me in the…
The Jets hierarchy is finally acknowledging that it is time to rebuild. By John Sarianides 1.The Patriots will trade Jimmy Garoppolo if the right offer comes along. I don’t care what Adam Schefter says. He is a desired commodity and Bill Belichick should listen to what other teams have to offer. 2. The Jets did the right thing releasing Darrelle Revis and Brandon Marshall. They weren’t winning with them and it…
By John Sarianides Allow me to explain the measurable drills at the combine in layman terms for you. 40-yard dash: The 40-yard dash is more important for skill guys than it is for offensive lineman and defensive tackles. Many people outside of football will question the importance of the 40-yard dash but it is the best barometer we have to judge straight line speed. Coaches at every level have tried…
By John Sarianides The 2017 NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis. All 330 players that have been invited will go through physicals and evaluations before the testing component of the combine begins this weekend. Here are ten players with something to prove at this weekend’s combine. 1. Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina: Trubisky only has one year of starting experience under his belt so he is going to have to show…
By John Sarianides ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that the Patriots will not be trading back up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this off-season. The Patriots were rumored to have been listening to offers for the fourth year quarterback but apparently they didn’t get an offer that was good enough to entice them to trade him. If the report is true, I don’t see how it makes sense to hold onto…
By John Sarianides The Patriots have decided not to place the franchise tag on inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower. Had they placed the tag on Hightower, he would have made over $14.7 million dollars in 2017. So what does this mean? It means that Hightower is going to hit the open market and if the Patriots want to retain him, they are going to have to compete for him. New England…
By John Sarianides The Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up an $18 million dollar option on running back Adrian Peterson for next season. After 10 seasons in Minnesota, Peterson is going to be a free agent for the first time in his career. Peterson only played in three games last season and rushed for 72 yards. The 31 year old Peterson is a shell of the player he was three…
Image courtesy of Getty Images By John Sarianides Four downs today focuses on Combine week, Le’Veon Bell getting the franchise tag, Alex Smith getting a vote of confidence from the owner in Kansas City and Eric Berry possible getting tagged. 1st Down: Combine Week is Here! I love the NFL Combine! Nothing gets the scout in me more excited than watching guys in compression shirts and shorts running the 40 yard…
By John Sarianides Antonio Brown signed a four year, $68 million dollar extension with the Steelers on Monday. The extension makes Brown the highest paid wide receiver of all time. Brown has been angling for an extension for more than a year now and he finally got it. He will get $19 million guaranteed in the deal. Statistically, Brown has been the best receiver in the NFL the last three…
By John Sarianides Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu claims that the Falcons lost Super Bowl 51 because of a prolonged halftime due to Lady Gaga’s performance. Right….. Sanu’s excuse might be the most pathetic excuse in the history of American professional sports. Sanu is blaming a performer and the halftime show for losing the Super Bowl. I am pretty sure that is a first. Sanu should blame Dan Quinn and…