1. Reggie Ragland, Alabama, 6-1 247 Ragland is a smart, instinctive linebacker who processes his keys quickly and makes good reads. He takes good angles and gets to the ball quickly. Ragland takes good angles in coverages and he does a great job reading the quarterback, feeling the route and breaking on it. He’s physical and a sound tackler. Not as fast as you’d want from your middle linebacker. I…
2016 NFL Draft: NFC West Team Needs.
Arizona Cardinals: CB, OLB, ILB, NT Needs Breakdown: The Cardinals need to draft a cornerback who can play opposite Patrick Peterson. This draft has four corners who could potentially go in the first round so the Cardinals should be able to fill the need. Linebacker has been an issue for this team. I know defensive coordinator James Bettcher likes playing Deone Buchanan at the MIKE linebacker but that’s not a…
2016 NFL Draft: NFC South Team Needs.
Atlanta Falcons: S, OT, TE, WR Needs Breakdown: The Falcons have been active in free agency signing Mohammed Sanu, Alex Mack and Courtesy Upshaw this off-season. Even with those moves, the Falcons still have several needs to fill. They need a safety that can make plays against the pass and support the run. The Falcons also need a right tackle. It was a sore spot for Atlanta last season. Jacob…
2016 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the Top Ten Outside Linebackers.
1. Myles Jack, UCLA, 6-1 245: Jack is a tremendous athlete who has played both running back and outside linebacker at UCLA. Jack has great instincts. He reads his keys well, located the football and finishes plays. He moves well laterally and can work through traffic. Jack is a fundamentally sound, physical tackler. Jack is a three down player who can cover ground in zone coverage and his can marry a…
2016 NFL Draft: NFC North Team Needs.
The Green Packers have owned the NFC North in recent years however that domination was put on hold last season when the Minnesota Vikings won the division. The rest of the division is closing the gap on the Packers but there is still a gap there. All four teams in this division have significant needs. Here are my thoughts. Chicago Bears: DT, CB, WR, TE Needs Breakdown: The Bears need…
NFL At Large: In Josh Norman, the Redskins Get the Impact Player They Desperately Needed on Defense.
The Redskins signing of Josh Norman is big news for several reasons. One, it weaken the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers significantly. Two, it strengthens a Redskins team that is on the cusp of being a contender. Redskins owner Daniel Synder has always spent money, so the signing of Norman is not a surprise. However, as we’ve learned, not all of those signings have panned out through the years. The…
2016 NFL Draft: Doc’s Thoughts on the Top Ten Safeties in this Draft.
1. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State, 6-1 209 (FS): Ramsey is the best player in this draft and can play corner or free safety. Ramsey plays with great anticipation and has tremendous ball skills. He does a great job of anticipating a play, diagnosing it and breaking on the ball. He is a terrific tackler. He can play as both a box safety or support the run from depth. Ramsey is…
NFL At Large: Top Five Landing Spots for Josh Norman.
The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world last night when they took the franchise tag off of cornerback Josh Norman. According to Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, the Panthers didn’t think they could come to a long term agreement with Norman. So, the all everything corner is now a free agent and he can negotiate with any team. Here the five ideal landing spots for Norman in my opinion. 1….
2016 NFL Draft: The Cleveland Browns Finally Made a Good Deal.
Sashi Brown proved yesterday that the Browns are more than capable of making a good football deal. Miracles do happen and the Cleveland Browns proved that yesterday. The Brownies finally made a good football trade. They got a boatload in return from the Philadelphia Eagles for the number two pick in next Thursday’s draft. The Browns had to make a deal and move down and they did. The deal gives…
2016 NFL Draft: The Eagles Paid a Steep Price to Acquire Their Quarterback of the Future.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman gave up a lot of assets in yesterday’s mega deal with the Browns. The Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns made a blockbuster deal yesterday which resulted in the Eagles acquiring the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made it no secret yesterday in his press conference that the Eagles were moving up to draft a quarterback. So why would a…