By John Sarianides The Center position has experienced a renaissance of sorts in the NFL. Now more than ever, teams need a smart, tough, reliable center who can communicate and hold their own versus a shade or nose tackle. Here are my top ten centers for the 2017 draft. 1. Pat Elflein, Ohio State, 6-3 303, NFL Comparison: Ryan Kelly Strengths -Strong who run blocker who has quick hands and can…
2017 NFL Draft: Offensive Guard Scouting Reports
By John Sarianides Forrest Lamp, Dan Feeney and Dion Dawkins will all be drafted in the first two rounds. The rest of this of this guard class will probably go end of day and day three. This is a deep group with several starts that could potentially start in the future. Here are our top ten guards for the 2017 draft. 1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky, 6-4 309, NFL Comparison: Zach…
2017 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 3.0
By John Sarianides Alright kiddos. Here is my third of five mock drafts. To quote Trump: Enjoy! 1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: After an impressive pro day, Garrett is even more of a lock as the number one overall pick. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Jamal Adams, S, LSU: The Niners would trade this pick if the right offer came along. If not. They’ll take the versatile Adams….
2017 NFL Draft: 3 Reasons I Don’t Buy Patrick Mahomes as a First Rounder
By John Sarianides Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes is garnering a lot of attention thus far in the pre draft process. Several teams attended his pro day last week and some of those teams have set up visits with him. I can see why teams like Mahomes and why they would draft him in the first round. Here are three reasons why I wouldn’t draft Mahomes in the first round. …
Four Downs With Joe: Talkimg About Four of the Top Stories in the NFL
By John Sarianides Here are four stories in the NFL that caught my attention this week. 1st Down: Richard Sherman Asked for a Trade: I must admit, this is surprising to me. It speaks to how bad things are between Sherman and the Seahawks. Why would one of the top corners in the league that plays in a scheme catered to his talent want out? It makes no sense? Of…
2017 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Scouting Reports
By John Sarianides The 2017 offensive tackle class is not as good as we have seen in recent years but there is still enough talent in this group that four to five starters could emerge from the group. 1. Garrett Bolles, Utah, 6-5 297, NFL Comparison: Anthony Castanzo -Bolles is athletic and can get to the second level and seal linebackers with ease. -Moves well laterally and is effective on run…
First & 10: Ten Thoughts from the World of Football
I am not 100% sold on Patrick Mahomes. Spread quarterbacks are a scary lot at the next level. By John Sarianides 1.One has to assume that with the Patriots re-signing Brandon Bolden means that LeGarrette Blount is officially out of the picture. How many running backs can you carry? Seriously. 2. Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the apple of many eyes around the NFL but I still don’t buy…
Patriots Pulse Blog: Richard Sherman Would Be a Great Fit for the Patriots
By John Sarianides According to Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, the Seahawks have indeed fielded phone calls regarding cornerback Richard Sherman. The Patriots are among a handful of teams that have expressed an interest in the all pro cornerback. Sherman himself is rumored to be open to the idea of playing for the Patriots. So, how would Sherman fit in? He would be a great fit. Schematically, he is…
2017 NFL Draft: Defensive Ends Scouting Reports
By John Sarianides The defensive end class is headlined by Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett. Garrett is a freak athlete in the same mold as Julius Peppers. Garrett will more than likely go first overall to the Cleveland Browns. The rest of this class has top end talent but is not deep. Here are my top twenty defensive ends. 1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M, 6-4 272 NFL Comparison: Julius Peppers Strengths…
Opinion: Tony Romo Retiring is Not a Surprise
By John Sarianides I am not surprised that Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s has decided to retire. Contrary to what some are saying in the industry, there wasn’t much interest in Romo around the NFL. Had there been and the situation was right, Romo would have kept playing. Ultimately, he decided that relocating his family and the uncertainty of a new situation were not worth continuing his playing career. Romo is…