When a story broke earlier this week that Joe Paterno and other members of the Penn State coaching staff knew that Jerry Sandusky was a child abuser as early as 1976, Paterno’s son Jay immediately got on the defensive. Jay penned a response that defended his father’s legacy and the family name. Look, I get it. As the family spokesmen, Jay Paterno had to do that. Besides, Joe Pa was…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Grugier-Hill played inside and outside linebacker at Eastern Illinois but he will play as a nickel linebacker and safety in the NFL. Here is my scouting report on Kamu Grugier-Hill. 1. Vs. Inside Run: Hill reads guards and backs well and is patient when keying and diagnosing. Hill attacks second level blockers, stacks them and sheds. Solid tackler who finishes on contact. 2. Vs. Outside Run: Hill recognizes outside running…
Malcolm Mitchell is an interesting pick for the Patriots. When I look at him on film, I don’t think he does anything great but he is a sound receiver who does several different things well. Mitchell is a good route runner and he has shown some big play ability but has had some injury issues particularly with his knees. He’s healthy again but he needs a lot of technical work…
Vincent Valentine is massive at 6-4 330. He can play the three technique defensive tackle, the shade defensive tackle or nose tackle. Valentine is raw but there is no question he has some potential upside. Bill Belichick loves defensive tackles that two gap and re-create the line of scrimmage. Valentine can do that. Here is my scouting report on Vincent Valentine. Vs. the Run: Valentine is strong at the point…
The Patriots drafted N.C State quarterback Jacoby Brissett with Pick #91 in the third round. I found this pick interesting for several reasons. For one, Brissett was recruited and played for Charlie Weis at Florida. So you know Bill Belichick talked to Weis extensively before he drafted Brissett. The other reason why this pick is interesting is because it’s proof that the Patriots are preparing for life without Tom Brady…