Hugh Freeze. Good, honest Southerner or Devil dealing bullshitter? I’m scripting the top ten football stories of the day. Here we go! 1. Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze is either telling the truth about recruits getting paid or he’s the world’s greatest liar. He was shocked by Laremy Tunsil’s announcement last week at his post draft press conference. You decide. I don’t buy it. I think he knew and he’s…
Johnny Manziel surrendered to police in Highland Park, Texas, on Wednesday following his indictment last week on a misdemeanor assault charge involving an attack on his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley. After taking this mugshot, Manziel posted the $1500 bond and was released. Manziel tweeted that he was glad he had a shirt this time. Manziel is making reference to a mugshot he took a few years ago after he was arrested….
Patriots fans are still buzzing about the fact that the Patriots took quarterback Jacoby Brissett with the 91st pick in the third round of last weekend’s draft. Many pundits felt the Patriots were going to take a quarterback at some point in this draft but no one thought Bill Belichick would take a quarterback on day two and no one thought that it would be Brissett. When watching Brissett on…
Give new Dolphins coach Adam Gase credit for trying to lay a foundation in Miami. Instead of running a traditional rookie mini camp this week, he’s thinking outside the box and training his rookies on how to be Miami Dolphins. Gase recognizes how important it is for him to develop a winning culture in Miami. Installing plays is important but it’s more important the rookies learn how to be pros…
Eric Fisher hasn’t lived up to the Chiefs expectations thus far. Lost in the hoopla of this past weekend’s NFL draft was Monday’s option deadline. Teams had until Monday to pick up a player’s fifth year option. Here are my thoughts on each first round pick of the 2013 draft and why their options were or weren’t picked up. No. 1 Pick: Eric Fisher, OT Chiefs: Fisher has struggled at…
THE GOOD Jacksonville Jaguars 1 (5) Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State 2 (36) (from Baltimore) Myles Jack, ILB, UCLA 3 (69) Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Maryland 4 (103) Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame 6 (181) Tyrone Holmes, DE, Montana 6 (201) (from Pittsburgh) Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas 7 (226) Jonathan Woodard, DE, Central Arkansas My Thoughts: The Jags had a tremendous draft. Any time you can add two of the top…
1. I like the Cyrus Jones pick. He can play in the slot and outside. With Logan Ryan and Malcolm Butler free agents next off-season, Jones could find himself a starter in 2017. 2. Joe Thuney is a Dante Scarnecchia pick. He’s tough, athletic, smart, technically sound and ideally suited to play in a zone blocking scheme. Thuney could beat out Tre Jackson or Shaq Mason in camp for a…
The former UCLA/Arizona State product is an interesting value pick for the Patriots in the seventh round. At 6-2 195, Lucien has terrific size and ball skills. He is a straight line route runner who is a vertical threat. The Patriots have had great success drafting players in the seventh round. Could Lucien be the next great value pick? We’ll find out soon enough. Here is my scouting report on…
Ted Karras comes from a family with a long and decorated history of playing football. He is the great nephew of Detroit Lions legend and former Webster star Alex Karras. Ted, is an overachiever who made himself into a division one prospect and an NFL draft prospect. He is a hard worker who maximizes his ability. Here is my scouting report on Ted Karras. 1. Initial Quicks: Karras shows decent…
Elandon Roberts is a hard worker who makes the most of his ability. I think back to the Peach Bowl and I was really impressed with how tough, physical and smart he is. He’s never out of position and he is active. Roberts played all three linebacker spots so he’s versatile. Here is my scouting report on Elandon Roberts. 1. Vs. Inside Run: Roberts is instinctive. Recognizes plays quickly, attacks…