Results: 12-4, 1st In the AFC North
General Manager: Kevin Colbert (Director of Football Operations), Head Coach: Mike Tomlin (3rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Arians (3rd Year/6th Year With the Steelers), Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau (6th Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 22 Overall, No. 20 Scoring, No. 17 Passing, No. 23 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 1 Overall, No. 1 Scoring, No. 1 Passing, No. 2 Rushing
Last Five Years: 56-24; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2008 (27-23 Over the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl)
2008 Draft: (1-23) RB Rashard Mendenhall, (2-53) WR Limas Sweed, (3-88) OLB Bruce Davis, (4-130) OT Tony Hills, (5-156) QB Dennis Dixon, (6-188) LB Mike Humpal, (6-194) S Ryan Mundy
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-23) RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
2007 – (1-15) LB Lawrence Timmons, Florida St.
2006 – (1-25) WR Santonio Holmes, Ohio St.
2005 – (1-30) TE Heath Miller, Virginia
2004 – (1-11) QB Ben Roethlisberger, Miami-Ohio
Booms: QB Ben Roethlisberger (1st Round 2004), OT Max Starks (3rd Round 2004), TE Heath Miller (1st Round 2005), CB Bryant McFadden (2nd Round 2005),OT Trai Essex (3rd Round 2005), OG Chris Kemoeatu (6th Round 2005), WR Santonio Holmes (1st Round 2006), OT Willie Colon (4th Round 2006), OLB LaMarr Woodley (2nd Round 2007), P Daniel Sepulveda (4th Round 2007)
Busts: DB Ricardo Colclough (2nd Round 2004), WR Fred Gibson (4th Round 2005), WR Will Reid (3rd Round 2006), DE Orien Harris (4th Round 2006), DE Ryan McBean (4th Round 2007)
Additions:
None.
Subtractions:
QB Byron Leftwich (FA-Tampa Bay)
CB Bryant McFadden (FA-Arizona)
RB Gary Russell (Released)
OG Kendall Simmons (Released)
FS Anthony Smith (FA-Green Bay)
OT Marvel Smith (FA-San Francisco)
WR Nate Washington (FA-Tennessee)
Keepers:
QB Charlie Batch
CB Fernando Bryant
OT Willie Colon
OT Reai Essex
LB Keyaron Fox
LB Andre Frazier
LB Arnold Harrison
OG Chris Kemoeatu
DB Anthony Madison
TE Sean McHugh
OT Max Starks (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 32
Round 2, Selection 32
Round 3, Selection 32
Round 4, Selection 32
Round 5, Selection 32
Round 5, Selection 33 (Compensatory)
Round 6, Selection 32
Round 7, Selection 17 (From Tampa Bay)
Round 7, Selection 32
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Offensive Tackle: William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma; Gerald Cadogan, Penn St.; Fenuki Tupou, Oregon; Troy Kropog, Tulane
2. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
3. Guard: Herman Johnson, LSU; Andre Levitre, Oregon; Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin; Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati
4. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Evander Hood, Missouri; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn; Fili Moala, USC
5. Cornerback: Darius Butler, UConn; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati; Coye Francis, San Jose St.; Asher Allen, Georgia
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Texas), Steve Slade/UConn Division of Athletics
Friday, April 17, 2009
On The Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Labels: 2009 nfl draft, darius butler, hakeem hicks, kenny britt, LaMarr Woodley, lawrence timmons, nfl draft, on the clock, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, william beatty
Thursday, April 16, 2009
On The Clock: Arizona Cardinals
Record: 9-7, 1st In the NFC West
General Manager: Rod Graves, Head Coach: Ken Whisenhunt (3rd Year), Assistant Head Coach: Russ Grimm (3rd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Bill Davis (1st Year/3rd Year With the Cardinals)
Offense Rankings: No. 4 Overall, No. 3 Scoring, No. 2 Passing, No. 32 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 19 Overall, No. 28 Scoring, No. 22 Passing, No. 16 Rushing
Last Five Years: 33-47; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2008 (32-25 Over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game)
2008 Draft: (1-16) CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, (2-50) DE Calais Campbell, (3-81) WR Early Doucet, (4-116) DE Kenny Iwebema, (5-149) RB Tim Hightower, (6-185) DE Chris Harrington, (7-225) OT Brandon Keith
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-16) CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
2007 – (1-5) OT Levi Brown, Penn St.
2006 – (1-10) QB Matt Leinart, USC
2005 – (1-8) DB Antrel Rolle, Miami
2004 – (1-3) WR Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh
Booms: WR Larry Fitzgerald (1st Round 2004), LB Karlos Dansby (2nd Round 2004), DT Darnell Dockett (3rd Round 2004), DE Antonio Smith (5th Round 2004), OG Taitusi "Duece" Lutui (2nd Round 2006), WR Steve Breaston (5th Round 2007), TE Ben Patrick (7th Round 2007), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (1st Round 2008), RB Tim Hightower (5th Round 2008)
Busts: CB Antrel Rolle (1st Round 2005), RB J.J. Arrington (2nd Round 2005), QB Matt Leinart (1st Round 2006), DT Alan Branch (2nd Round 2007), LB Buster Davis (3rd Round 2007)
Additions:
TE Anthony Becht (Free Agent)
FB Dan Kreider (Free Agent)
LS Mike Leach (Free Agent)
DT Rodney Leisle (Free Agent)
DB Keith Lewis (Free Agent)
CB Bryant McFadden (Free Agent)
C Donovan Raiola (Free Agent)
RB Jason Wright (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
RB J.J. Arrington (FA-Denver)
LB Monty Beisel (FA-Kansas City)
CB Eric Green (FA-Miami)
LS Natha Hodel (Released)
P Dirk Johnson (FA-Washington)
DE Antonio Smith (FA-Houston)
LB Matt Stewart (FA-Dallas)
Keepers:
DE Bertrand Berry
OG Elton Brown
CB Ralph Brown
LB Karlos Dansby (Franchised)
P Ben Graham
LB Clark Haggans
QB Brian St. Pierre
QB Kurt Warner
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 31
Round 2, Selection 31
Round 3, Selection 31
Round 4, Selection 31
Round 5, Selection 31
Round 6, Selection 31
Round 7, Selection 31
Round 7, Selection 45 (Compensatory)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Running Back: Donald Brown, UConn; LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh; Glenn Coffee, Alabama; Andre Brown, NC State, Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon
2. Outside Linebacker: Clay Matthews Jr., USC; Brian Cushing, USC; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Connor Barwin, Cincinnati; Larry English, Northern Illinois; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Cody Brown, UConn
3. Center: Alex Mack, California; Max Unger, Oregon; Eric Wood, Louisville
4. Tight End: Jared Cook, South Carolina; Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss; Cornelius Ingram, Florida; James Casey, Rice; Travis Beckum, Wisconsin; Chase Coffman, Missouri
5. Guard: Herman Johnson, LSU; Andre Levitre, Oregon; Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin; Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media, College Press Box, Steve Slade/UConn Division of Athletics
Posted by College Football Insiders at 11:29 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, arizona cardinals, Calais Campbell, dominique rodgers-cromartie, donald brown, Early Doucet, levi brown, nfl draft, on the clock
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
On The Clock: Tennessee Titans
Record: 12-4, 1st In the AFC South
General Manager: Mike Reinfeldt, Head Coach: Jeff Fisher (15th Year/16th With the Titans), Offensive Coordinator: Mike Heimerdinger (2nd Straight Year/7th Overall As Titans OC), Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Cecil (1st Year/9th Year With the Titans)
Offense Rankings: No. 21 Overall, No. 14 Scoring, No. 27 Passing, No. 7 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 7 Overall, No. 2 Scoring, No. 9 Passing, No. 6 Rushing
Last Five Years: 40-40; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2003 (20-17 Over the Baltimore Ravens)
2008 Draft: (1-24) RB Chris Johnson, (2-54) DE Jason Jones, (3-85) TE Craig Stevens, (4-103) DE William Hayes, (4-126) WR Lavelle Hawkins, (4-134) LB Stanford Keglar, (7-229) DB Cary Williams
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-24) RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
2007 – (1-19) S Michael Griffin, Texas
2006 – (1-3) QB Vince Young, Texas
2005 – (1-6) CB Pacman Jones, West Virginia
2004 – (2-40) TE Ben Troupe, Florida
Booms: DE Travis LaBoy (2nd Round 2004), DE Antwan Odom (2nd Round 2004), DT Randy Starks (3rd Round 2004), C Eugene Amano (7th Round 2004), OT Michael Roos (2nd Round 2005), OT David Stewart (4th Round 2005), OT Daniel Loper (5th Round 2005), DB Reynaldo Hill (7th Round 2005), S Michael Griffin (1st Round 2007), DE Jacob Ford (6th Round 2007), RB Chris Johnson (1st Round 2008), DE Jason Jones (2nd Round 2008)
Busts: TE Ben Troupe (2nd Round 2004), DB Rich Gardner (3rd Round 2004), DE Bo Schobel (4th Round 2004), DB Michael Waddell (4th Round 2004), CB Adam "Pacman" Jones (1st Round 2005), WR Courtney Roby (3rd Round 2005), WR Brandon Jones (3rd Round 2005), QB Vince Young (1st Round 2006), CB Calvin Lowry (4th Round 2006), RB Chris Henry (2nd Round 2007), WR Paul Williams (3rd Round 2007)
Additions:
CB Demarcus Faggins (Free Agent)
DT Jovan Haye (Free Agent)
WR Mark Jones (Free Agent)
QB Patrick Ramsey (Free Agent)
WR Nate Washington (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
CB Chris Carr (FA-Baltimore)
DT Albert Haynesworth (FA-Washington)
WR Brandon Jones (FA-San Francisco)
CB Eric King (FA-Detroit)
OT Daniel Loper (FA-Detroit)
QB Chris Simms (FA-Denver)
Keepers:
K Rob Bironas
QB Kerry Collins
S Vincent Fuller
P Craig Hentrich
WR Justin McCareins
TE Bo Scaife (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 30
Round 2, Selection 30
Round 3, Selection 30
Round 4, Selection 30
Round 4, Selection 35 (Compensatory)
Round 5, Selection 37 (Compensatory)
Round 6, Selection 30
Round 6, Selection 33 (Compensatory)
Round 7, Selection 30
Round 7, Selection 33 (Compensatory)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
2. Defensive Tackle: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss; Evander Hood, Missouri; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn; Fili Moala, USC; Corvey Irvin, Georgia
3. Cornerback: Darius Butler, UConn; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati; Coye Francis, San Jose St.; Asher Allen, Georgia
4. Middle Linebacker: James Laurinaitis, Ohio St.; Darry Beckwith, LSU; Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh; Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia
5. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr.; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.; Tyrone McKenzie, USF
Photo Credit: College Press Box (East Carolina, Missouri)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 8:38 AM 0 comments
Labels: chris johnson, jason jones, michael griffin, on the clock, tennessee titans
Monday, April 13, 2009
On The Clock: New York Giants
Record: 12-4, 1st In the NFC East
General Manager: Jerry Reese, Head Coach: Tom Coughlin (6th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride (3rd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Bill Sheridan (1st Year/5th Year With the Giants)
Offense Rankings: No. 7 Overall, No. 3 Scoring, No. 18 Passing, No. 1 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 5 Overall, No. 5 Scoring, No. 8 Passing, No. 9 Rushing
Last Five Years: 47-33; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2007 (17-14 Over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl)
2008 Draft: (1-31) DB Kenny Phillips, (2-63) DB Terrell Thomas, (3-95) WR Mario Manningham, (4-123) LB Bryan Kehl, (5-165) LB Jonathan Goff, (6-198) QB Andre Woodson, (6-199) DE Robert Henderson
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-31) DB Kenny Phillips, Miami
2007 – (1-20) CB Aaron Ross, Texas
2006 – (1-32) DE Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College
2005 – (2-43) CB Corey Webster, LSU
2004 – (1-4) QB Phillip Rivers, NC State (Traded for Eli Manning, Ole Miss)
Booms: QB Eli Manning (1st Round 2004), OG Chris Snee (3rd Round 2004), S Gibril Wilson (5th Round 2004), DE Justin Tuck (3rd Round 2005), RB Brandon Jacobs (4th Round 2005), DT Barry Cofield (4th Round 2006), TE Kevin Boss (5th Round 2007), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (7th Round 2007)
Busts: WR Sinorice Moss (2nd Round 2006), OL Guy Whimper (4th Round 2006)
Additions:
DT Rocky Bernard (Free Agent)
LB Michael Boley (Free Agent)
SS C.C. Brown (Free Agent)
DT Anthony Bryant (Free Agent)
DE Chris Canty (Free Agent)
TE Martrez Milner (Free Agent)
DE Lee Vickers (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
WR Plaxico Burress (Released)
SS James Butler (FA-St. Louis)
S Craig Dahl (FA-St. Louis)
RB Reuben Droughns (Released)
S Sammy Knight (Released)
DT Rodney Leslie (FA-Arizona)
CB Sam Madison (Released)
DE Renaldo Wynn (FA-Washington)
Keepers:
QB David Carr
RB Brandon Jacobs (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 29
Round 2, Selection 13 (From New Orleans)
Round 2, Selection 28
Round 3, Selection 27
Round 3, Selection 36 (Compensatory)
Round 4, Selection 29
Round 5, Selection 15 (From New Orleans)
Round 5, Selection 28
Round 6, Selection 27
Round 7, Selection 29
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
2. Offensive Tackle: William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma; Gerald Cadogan, Penn St.; Fenuki Tupou, Oregon; Troy Kropog, Tulane
3. Middle Linebacker: James Laurinaitis, Ohio St.; Darry Beckwith, LSU; Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh; Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia
4. Running Back: Donald Brown, UConn; LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh; Glenn Coffee, Alabama; Andre Brown, NC State; Shonn Greene, Iowa; Rashad Jennings, Liberty
5. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr.; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.; Tyrone McKenzie, USF
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Ohio St.), University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office
Posted by College Football Insiders at 2:38 PM 0 comments
Labels: Eli Manning, KENNY PHILLIPS, new york giants, on the clock
Friday, April 10, 2009
On The Clock: Carolina Panthers
Record: 12-4, 1st In the NFC South
General Manager: Marty Hurney, Head Coach: John Fox (8th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Davidson (3rd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Ron Meeks (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 10 Overall, No. 7 Scoring, No. 19 Passing, No. 3 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 18 Overall, No. 13 Scoring, No. 16 Passing, No. 20 Rushing
Last Five Years: 45-35; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2005 (29-21 Over the Chicago Bears)
2008 Draft: (1-13) RB Jonathan Stewart, (1-19) OT Jeff Otah, (3-67) DB Charles Godfrey, (3-74) LB Dan Connor, (5-141) TE Gary Barnidge, (6-181) DT Nick Hayden, (7-221) LB Hilee Taylor, (7-241) OT Geoff Schwartz, (7-250) G Mackenzy Bernadeau
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-13) RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon & (1-19) OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
2007 – (1-25) LB Jon Beason, Miami
2006 – (1-27) RB DeAngelo Williams, Memphis
2005 – (1-14) LB Thomas Davis, Georgia
2004 – (1-28) CB Chris Gamble, Ohio St.
Booms: CB Chris Gamble (1st Round 2004), OT Travelle Wharton (3rd Round 2004), LB Adam Seward (5th Round 2005), C Geoff Hangartner (5th Round 2005), RB DeAngelo Williams (1st Round 2006), LB Jonathan Beason (1st Round 2007), C Ryan Kalil (2nd Round 2007), DE Charles Johnson (3rd Round 2007), TE Dante Rosario (5th Round 2007), OT Jeff Otah (1st Round 2008)
Busts: WR Keary Colbert (2nd Round 2004), RB Eric Shelton (2nd Round 2005), DT Atiyyah Ellison (3rd Round 2005), OG Evan Mathis (3rd Round 2005), WR Dwayne Jarrett (2nd Round 2007)
Additions:
None
Subtractions:
OT Jeremy Bridges (Released)
FB Nehemiah Broughton (Released)
RB Nick Goings (Released)
WR D.J. Hackett (Released)
C Geoff Hangartner (FA-Buffalo)
WR Mark Jones (FA-Tennessee)
CB Ken Lucas (Released)
OT Frank Omiyale (FA-Chicago)
DT J’Vonne Parker (FA-Denver)
LB Adam Seward (FA-Indianapolis)
Keepers:
WR Jason Carter
OT Jordan Gross
DE Julius Peppers (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 2, Selection 27
Round 3, Selection 29
Round 4, Selection 28
Round 5, Selection 27
Round 6, Selection 29
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Defensive End: Paul Kruger, Utah; Lawrence Sidbury Jr., Richmond; Michael Bennett, Texas A&M
2. Quarterback: Pat White, West Virginia; Curtis Painter, Purdue; Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston St.
3. Defensive Tackle: Evander Hood, Missouri; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn; Fili Moala, USC; Corvey Irvin, Georgia
4. Offensive Tackle: William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma; Gerald Cadogan, Penn St.; Fenuki Tupou, Oregon; Troy Kropog, Tulane
5. Guard: Herman Johnson, LSU; Andre Levitre, Oregon; Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin; Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati
6. Tight End: Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss; Cornelius Ingram, Florida; James Casey, Rice; Travis Beckum, Wisconsin; Chase Coffman, Missouri
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Pittsburgh, Utah)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 10:36 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, carolina panthers, lawrence sidbury, nfl draft, on the clock, paul kruger, sen'derrick marks, willam beatty
Thursday, April 9, 2009
On The Clock: Indianapolis Colts
Record: 12-4, 2nd In the AFC South
General Manager: Bill Polian, Head Coach: Jim Caldwell (1st Year/8th With the Colts), Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore (12th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Larry Coyer (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 15 Overall, No. 13 Scoring, No. 5 Passing, No. 31 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 11 Overall, No. 7 Scoring, No. 6 Passing, No. 24 Rushing
Last Five Years: 63-17; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2006 (29-17 Over the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl)
2008 Draft: (2-59) OL Mike Pollak, (3-93) LB Phillip Wheeler, (4-127) TE Jacob Tamme, (5-161) LB Marcus Howard, (6-196) TE Tom Santi, (6-201) C Steve Justice, (6-202) RB Mike Hart, (6-205) WR Pierre Garcon, (7-236) Jamey Richard
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (2-59) OL Mike Pollak, Arizona St.
2007 – (1-32) WR Anthony Gonzalez, Ohio St.
2006 – (1-30) RB Joseph Addai, LSU
2005 – (1-29) DB Marlin Jackson, Michigan
2004 – (2-44) S Bob Sanders, Iowa
Booms: CB Kelvin Hayden (2nd Round 2005), DB Matt Giordano (4th Round 2005), LB Tyjuan Hagler (5th Round 2005), RB Joseph Addai (1st Round 2006), LB Freddie Keiaho (3rd Round 2006), OT Charlie Johnson (6th Round 2006), DB Antoine Bethea (6th Round 2006), OT Tony Ugoh (2nd Round 2007), LB Clint Session (4th Round 2007), DE Keyunta Dawson (7th Round 2007)
Busts: DE Vincent Burns (3rd Round 2005), DE Quinn Pitcock (3rd Round 2007), DB Brannon Condren (4th Round 2007),
Additions:
P Mike Dragosavich (Waivers)
LB Adam Seward (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
RB Clifton Dawson (Released)
WR Marvin Harrison (Released)
DT Darrell Reid (FA-Denver)
Keepers:
RB Lance Ball
LB Buster Davis
OT Daniel Federkeil
OLB Tyjuan Hagler
C Jeff Saturday
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 27
Round 2, Selection 29
Round 3, Selection 28
Round 4, Selection 27
Round 4, Selection 36 (Compensatory)
Round 5, Selection 29
Round 6, Selection 28
Round 7, Selection 27
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
2. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr.; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.; Tyrone McKenzie, USF
3. Middle Linebacker: James Laurinaitis, Ohio St.; Darry Beckwith, LSU; Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh; Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia
4. Defensive Tackle: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss; Evander Hood, Missouri; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn; Fili Moala, USC; Corvey Irvin, Georgia
5. Cornerback: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Darius Butler, UConn; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati; Coye Francis, San Jose St.
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Rutgers)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 4:59 PM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, brian cushing, hakeem hicks, indianapolis colts, James Laurinaitis, kenny britt, mike pollack, nfl draft, on the clock, peria jerry
On The Clock: Baltimore Ravens
Record: 11-5, 2nd In the AFC South
General Manager: Ozzie Newsome, Head Coach: John Harbaugh (2nd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron (2dn Year), Defensive Coordinator: Greg Mattison (1st Year/2nd Year With Ravens)
Offense Rankings: No. 18 Overall, No. 11 Scoring, No. 28 Passing, No. 4 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 2 Overall, No. 3 Scoring, No. 2 Passing, No. 3 Rushing
Last Five Years: 44-36; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2008 (13-10 Over the Tennessee Titans)2008 Draft: (1-18) QB Joe Flacco, (2-55) RB Ray Rice, (3-71) LB Tavares Gooden, (3-86) S Tom Zbikowski, (3-99) OG Oniel Cousins, (4-106) WR Marcus Smith, (4-133) OT David Hale, (6-206) S Haruki Nakamura, (7-215) WR Justin Harper, (7-240) RB Allen Patrick
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-18) QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
2007 – (1-29) OG Ben Grubbs, Auburn
2006 – (1-12) DT Haloti Ngata, Oregon
2005 – (1-22) WR Mark Clayton, Oklahoma
2004 – (2-51) DT Dwan Edwards, Oregon St.
Booms: C Jason Brown (4th Round 2005), DT Haloti Ngata (1st Round 2006), S Dawan Landry (5th Round 2006), P Sam Koch (6th Round 2006), OG Ben Grubbs (1st Round 2007), KR Yamon Figurs (3rd Round 2007), OT Marshal Yanda (3rd Round 2007), RB Le'Ron McClain (4th Round 2007), QB Joe Flacco (1st Round 2008)
Busts: DT Dwan Edwards (2nd Round 2004), WR Devard Darling (3rd Round 2004), OLB Dan Cody (2nd Round 2005), DB David Pittman (3rd Round 2006), WR Demetrius Williams (4th Round 2006)
Additions:
C Matt Birk (Free Agent)
CB Chris Carr (Free Agent)
CB Domonique Foxworth (Free Agent)
TE L.J. Smith (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
QB Kyle Boller (FA-St. Louis)
C Jason Brown (FA-St. Louis)
WR Terrance Copper (FA-Kansas City)
DE Marques Douglas (Released)
CB Corey Ivy (FA-Cleveland)
SS Jim Leonhard (FA-New York/AFC)
CB Chris McAlister (Released)
ILB Bart Scott (FA-New York/AFC)
DE Lee Vickers (FA-New York/NFC)
Keepers:
QB Todd Bouman
P Sam Koch
LB Rey Lewis
WR Marcus Maxwell
DT Brandon McKinney
OLB Terrell Suggs (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 26
Round 2, Selection 25
Round 3, Selection 24
Round 4, Selection 23
Round 5, Selection 26
Round 6, Selection 25
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
2. Offensive Tackle: Eben Britton, Arizona; William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
3. Kicker: None.
4. Outside Linebacker: Clay Matthews Jr., USC; Brian Cushing, USC; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Connor Barwin, Cincinnati; Larry English, Northern Illinois; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Cody Brown, UConn
5. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Evander Hood, Missouri; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn; Fili Moala, USC
Photo Credit: Mark Campbell, UD Athletics Media Relations Photo, College Press Box (Maryland)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 5:27 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, Baltimore Ravens, darius heyward-bey, eben britton, joe flacco, kenny britt, nfl draft, on the clock, percy harvin, ray rice, william beatty
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
On The Clock: Miami Dolphin
Record: 11-5, 1st In the AFC East
General Manager: Bill Parcells, Head Coach: Tony Sparano (2nd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Dan Henning (2dn Year), Defensive Coordinator: Paul Pasqualoni (2nd Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 12 Overall, No. 21 Scoring, No. 10 Passing, No. 11 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 15 Overall, No. 9 Scoring, No. 25 Passing, No. 10 Rushing
Last Five Years: 31-49; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2000 (23-17 Over Indianapolis Colts)2008 Draft: (1-1) OT Jake Long, (1-32) DE Phillip Merling, (2-57) QB Chad Henne, (3-66) DE Kendall Langford, (4-110) OT Shawn Murphy, (6-176) RB Jalen Parmele, (6-195) OG Donald Thomas, (6-204) RB Lex Hilliard, (7-245) DT Lionel Dotson
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-1) OT Jake Long, Michigan
2007 – (1-9) WR Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio St.
2006 – (1-16) DB Jason Allen, Tennessee
2005 – (1-2) RB Ronnie Brown, Auburn
2004 – (1-19) Vernon Carey, Miami
Booms: OT Vernon Carey (1st Round 2004), OG Rex Hadnot (6th Round 2004), RB Ronnie Brown (1st Round 2005), LB Channing Crowder (3rd Round 2005), OT Jake Long (1st Round 2008), DE Kendall Langford (3rd Round 2008)
Busts: CB Will Pool (4th Round 2004), CB Travis Daniels (4th Round 2005), WR Derek Hagan (3rd Round 2006), QB John Beck (2nd Round 2007), RB Lorenzo Booker (3rd Round 2007)
Additions:
OG Joe Berger (Free Agent)
LB Tearrius George (Waivers)
CB Eric Green (Free Agent)
C Jake Grove (Free Agent)
S Ethan Kilmer (Free Agent)
DT Tony McDaniel (Trade)
LB Cameron Wake (Free Agent)
S Gibril Wilson (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
CB Andre’ Goodman (FA-Denver)
FS Renaldo Hill (FA-Denver)
DE Vonnie Holliday (Released)
C Al Johnson (FA-New England)
DT Matt McChesney (Released)
C Samson Satele (Trade-Oakland)
Keepers:
S Yeremiah Bell
LB Channing Crowder
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 25
Round 2, Selection 12 (From Washington)
Round 2, Selection 24
Round 3, Selection 23
Round 4, Selection 8 (From Oakland)
Round 5, Selection 25
Round 6, Selection 8 (From Oakland)
Round 7, Selection 5 (From Cleveland)
Round 7, Selection 28 (From Carolina)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mike Thomas, Arizona
2. Cornerback: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Darius Butler, UConn; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
3. Guard: Duke Robinson, Oklahoma; Herman Johnson, LSU; Andre Levitre, Oregon
4. Nose Tackle: Ron Brace, Boston College
5. Outside Linebacker: Clay Matthews Jr., USC; Brian Cushing, USC; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Connor Barwin, Cincinnati; Larry English, Northern Illinois; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Cody Brown, UConn
Photo Credit: Collegiate Images, College Press Box (Boston College)
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Labels: 2009 nfl draft, Chad Henne, Jake Long, miami dolphins, nfl draft, on the clock
Monday, April 6, 2009
On The Clock: Atlanta Falcons
Record: 11-5, 2nd In the NFC South
General Manager: Thomas Dimitroff, Head Coach: Mike Smith (2nd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Mike Mularkey (2nd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Brian VanGorder (2nd Year/3rd with the Falcons)
Offense Rankings: No. 6 Overall, No. 10 Scoring, No. 14 Passing, No. 2 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 24 Overall, No. 11 Scoring, No. 21 Passing, No. 25 Rushing
Last Five Years: 41-39; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2004 (47-17 Over the St. Louis Rams)
2008 Draft: (1-3) QB Matt Ryan, (1-21) OT Sam Baker, (2-37) LB Curtis Lofton, (3-68) CB Chevis Jackson, (3-84) WR Harry Douglas, (3-98) S Thomas DeCoud, (5-138) LB Robert James, (5-154) LB Kroy Biermann, (6-172) RB Thomas Brown, (7-212) CB Wilrey Fontenot, (7-232) TE Keith Zinger
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-3) QB Matt Ryan, Boston College & (1-21) OT Sam Baker, USC
2007 – (1-8) DE Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas
2006 – (2-37) CB Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech
2005 – (1-27) WR Roddy White, Alabama-Birmingham
2004 – (1-8) CB DeAngelo Hall, Virginia Tech & (1-29) WR Michael Jenkins, Ohio St.
Booms: CB DeAngelo Hall, Virginia Tech (1st Round 2004), QB Matt Schaub, Virginia (3rd Round 2004), LB Demorrio Williams, Nebraska (4th Round 2004), WR Roddy White (1st Round 2005), DE Jonathan Babineaux (2nd Round 2005), DE Chauncey Davis (4th Round 2005), LB Michael Boley, (5th Round 2005), RB Jerious Norwood (3rd Round 2006), RB Jason Snelling (7th Round 2007), QB Matt Ryan (1st Round 2008)
Busts: LB Jordan Beck (3rd Round 2005), CB Jimmy Williams (2nd Round 2006), DE Jamaal Anderson (1st Round 2007)
Additions:
MLB Mike Peterson (Free Agent)
C Brett Romberg (Free Agent)
OT Will Svitek (Free Agent)
CB Tony Tiller (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
LB Michael Boley (FA-New York/NFC)
LB Keith Brooking (FA-Dallas)
DT Rod Coleman (FA-New Orleans)
CB Dominique Foxworth (FA-Baltimore)
DT Grady Jackson (FA-Detroit)
WR Laurent Robinson (Traded)
OT Todd Weiner (Retired)
Keepers:
DE Chauncey Davis
S Jamaal Fudge
LB Tony Gilbert
DT Jason Jefferson
P Michael Koenen (Franchised)
TE Justin Peelle
C Ben Wilkerson
OLB Coy Wire
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 24
Round 2, Selection 23
Round 3, Selection 26
Round 4, Selection 25
Round 5, Selection 2 (From St. Louis)
Round 5, Selection 7 (From Oakland)
Round 6, Selection 3 (From St. Louis)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr.; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.
2. Defensive Tackle: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss; Evander Hood, Missouri; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn
3. Tight End: Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.; Jared Cook, South Carolina; Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss; Cornelius Ingram, Florida; James Casey, Rice; Travis Beckum, Wisconsin; Chase Coffman, Missouri
4. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU, Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Paul Kruger, Utah; Lawrence Sidbury Jr., Richmond
5. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
6. Cornerback: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Darius Butler, UConn; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Boston College, Georgia Tech)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 6:44 PM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, Atlanta Falcons, deangelo hall, jamaal anderson, Matt Ryan, nfl draft, on the clock, sam baker
On The Clock: New England Patriots
Record: 11-5, 2nd In the AFC East
General Manager: Nick Caserio (Director of Player Personnel), Head Coach: Bill Belichick (10th Year), Quarterback Coach: Bill O'Brien (1st Year/3rd with the Patriots), Defensive Coordinator: Dean Pees (4th Year/6th with the Patriots)
Offense Rankings: No. 5 Overall, No. 8 Scoring, No. 12 Passing, No. 6 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 10 Overall, No. 8 Scoring, No. 11 Passing, No. 15 Rushing
Last Five Years: 63-17; Last Playoff Appearance: 2007; Last Playoff Victory: 2007 (21-12 Over the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship Game)
2008 Draft: (1-10) LB Jerod Mayo, (2-62) CB Terrence Wheatley, (3-78) LB Shawn Crable, (3-94) QB Kevin O’Connell, (4-129) CB Jonathan Wilhite, (5-153) WR Matt Slater, (6-197) LB Bo Ruud
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-10) LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee
2007 – (1-24) S Brandon Meriweather, Miami
2006 – (1-21) RB Laurence Maroney, Minnesota
2005 – (1-32) OG Logan Mankins, Fresno St.
2004 – (1-21) NT Vince Wilfork, Miami & (1-32) TE Ben Watson
Booms: NT Vince Wilfork, Miami, OG Logan Mankins (1st Round 2005), CB Ellis Hobbs (3rd Round 2005), OT Nick Kaczur (3rd Round 2005), DB James Sanders (4th Round 2005), QB Matt Cassel (7th Round 2005), K Stephen Gostkowski (4th Round 2006), OT Ryan O'Callaghan (5th Round 2006), LB Jerod Mayo (1st Round 2008)
Busts: DE Marquise Hill (2nd Round 2004), DB Guss Scott (3rd Round 2004), RB Cedric Cobbs (4th Round 2004), WR P.K. Sam (5th Round 2004), WR Chad Jackson (2nd Round 2006), FB Garrett Mills (4th Round 2006), DT Kareem Brown (4th Round 2007)
Additions:
TE Chris Baker (Free Agent)
OLB Tully Banta-Cain (Free Agent)
CB Leigh Bodden (Free Agent)
OT Damane Duckett (Free Agent)
WR Joey Galloway (Free Agent)
LS Nathan Hodel (Free Agent)
C Al Johnson (Free Agent)
WR Greg Lewis (Trade)
TE Bradley Listorti (Free Agent)
DB Shawn Springs (Free Agent)
RB Fred Taylor (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
QB Matt Cassel (Trade)
FB Heath Evans (FA-New Orleans)
WR Jabar Gaffney (FA-Denver)
LB Larry Izzo (FA-New York/AFC)
WR C.J. Jones (FA-Kansas City)
RB LaMont Jordan (FA-Denver)
LS Lonie Paxton (FA-Denver)
LB Darrell Robertson (FA-Kansas City)
LB Mike Vrabel (Trade)
WR Kelly Washington (Released)
Keepers:
LB Eric Anderson
OT Wesley Britt
P Chris Hanson
OG Russ Hochstein
FS James Sanders
WR Raymond Ventrone
S Tank Williams
DE Mike Wright
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 23
Round 2, Selection 2 (From Kansas City)
Round 2, Selection 15 (From San Diego)
Round 2, Selection 26
Round 3, Selection 25
Round 3, Selection 33 (Compensatory Pick)
Round 4, Selection 24
Round 5, Selection 34 (Compensatory Pick)
Round 6, Selection 26
Round 6, Selection 34 (Compensatory Pick)
Round 7, Selection 25
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Outside Linebacker: Clay Matthews Jr., USC; Brian Cushing, USC; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Connor Barwin, Cincinnati; Larry English, Northern Illinois; Clint Sintim, Virginia
2. Cornerback: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest; Jairus Byrd, Oregon; D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt; Darius Butler, UConn; Sean Smith, Utah; Keenan Lewis, Oregon St.; Macho Harris, Virginia Tech; Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
3. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
4. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Mike Thomas, Arizona
5. Running Back: Donald Brown, UConn; LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh; Glenn Coffee, Alabama; Andre Brown, NC State; Shonn Greene, Iowa; Rashad Jennings, Liberty
6. Fullback: None.
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Cincinnati), SEC Sports Media
Posted by College Football Insiders at 5:07 PM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, bill belichick, brandon meriweather, jerod mayo, new england patriots, nfl draft, on the clock
Thursday, April 2, 2009
On The Clock: Minnesota Vikings
Record: 10-6, 1st In the NFC North
General Manager: Rick Spielman (VP of Player Personnel), Head Coach: Brad Childress (4th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Darrell Bevell (4th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Leslie Frazier (3rd Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 17 Overall, No. 12 Scoring, No. 25 Passing, No. 5 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 6 Overall, No. 13 Scoring, No. 18 Passing, No. 1 Rushing
Last Five Years: 41-39; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2004 (31-17 Over the Green Bay Packers)
2008 Draft: (2-43) S Tyrell Johnson, (5-137) QB John David Booty, (5-152) DT Letroy Guion, (6-187) C John Sullivan, (6-193) WR Jaymar Johnson
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (2-43) S Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas St.
2007 – (1-7) RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
2006 – (1-17) LB Chad Greenway, Iowa
2005 – (1-7) WR Troy Williamson, South Carolina & (1-18) DE Erasmus James, Wisconsin
2004 – (1-20) DE Kenechi Udeze, USC
Booms: RB Mewelde Moore (4th Round 2004), DE Ray Edwards (4th Round 2006), LB Chad Greenway (1st Round 2006), RB Adrian Peterson (1st Round 2007), DE Brian Robison (4th Round 2007)
Busts: LB Dontarrius Thomas (2nd Round 2004), DE Darrion Scott (3rd Round 2004), WR Troy Williamson (1st Round 2005), DE Erasmus James (1st Round 2005), OG Marcus Johnson (2nd Round 2005), DB Dustin Fox (3rd Round 2005), RB Ciatrick Fason (4th Round 2005), QB Tarvaris Jackson (2nd Round 2006)
Additions:
WR Glenn Holt (Free Agent)
QB Sage Rosenfels (Trade)
CB Karl Paymah (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
C Matt Birk (FA-Baltimore)
LB Vincenzo Ciurciu (Released)
QB Gus Frerotte (Released)
RB Maurice Hicks (Released)
Keepers:
LB Heath Farwell
DB Charles Gordon
DE Otis Grigsby
DT Jimmy Kennedy
TE Jim Kleinsasser
DE Jayme Mitchell
DB Benny Sapp
FB Naufahu Tahi (Matched Offer Sheet)2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 22
Round 2, Selection 22
Round 3, Selection 22
Round 5, Selection 22
Round 7, Selection 12 (From Washington)
Round 7, Selection 22
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, USC; Josh Freeman, Kansas St.
2. Offensive Tackle: Andre Smith, Alabama; Eben Britton, Arizona; William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
3. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Mike Thomas, Arizona
4. Middle Linebacker: Rey Maualuga, USC; James Laurinaitis, Ohio St.; Darry Beckwith, LSU
5. Center: Alex Mack, California; Max Unger, Oregon; Eric Wood, Louisville
6. Fullback: None.
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media, UNC Athletic Communications
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Labels: 2009 nfl draft, andre smith, Darrius Heyward-Bey, josh freeman, mark sanchez, minnesota vikings, nfl draft, on the clock
On The Clock: Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 9-6-1, 2nd In the NFC East
General Manager: Tom Heckert, Head Coach: Andy Reid (11th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mornhinweg (6th Year/7th With The Eagles), Defensive Coordinator: Jim Johnson (11th Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 9 Overall, No. 6 Scoring, No. 6 Passing, No. 22 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 3 Overall, No. 4 Scoring, No. 3 Passing, No. 4 Rushing
Last Five Years: 46-33-1; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2008 (23-11 Over the New York Giants)
2008 Draft: (2-47) DT Trevor Laws, (2-49) WR DeSean Jackson, (3-80) LB Bryan Smith, (4-109) OT Mike McGlynn, (4-117) S Quintin Demps, (4-131) CB Jack Ikegwuonu, (6-184) OT Mike Green, (6-200) LB Joe Mays, (6-203) LB Any Studebaker, (7-230) King Dunlap
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (2-47) DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
2007 – (2-36) QB Kevin Kolb, Houston
2006 – (1-14) DT Brodrick Bunkley, Florida St.
2005 – (1-31) DT Mike Patterson, USC
2004 – (1-16) OG Shawn Andrews, Arkansas
Booms: OG Shawn Andrew (1 Round 2004), DT Mike Patterson (1st Round 2005), S Sean Considine (4th Round 2005), OT Todd Herremans (4th Round 2005), DE Trent Cole (5th Round 2005), DT Brodrick Bunkley (1st Round 2006), LB Chris Gocong (3rd Round 2006), LB Stewart Bradley (3rd Round 2007), TE Brent Celek (5th Round 2007), WR DeSean Jackson (2nd Round 2008), S Quintin Demps (4th Round 2008)
Busts: S Matt Ware (3rd Round 2004), WR Reggie Brown (2nd Round 2005), LB Matt McCoy (2nd Round 2005), RB Ryan Moats (3rd Round 2005), OT Winston Justice (2nd Round 2006), WR Jeremy Bloom (5th Round 2006), RB Tony Hunt (3rd Round 2007)
Additions:
WR Danny Amendola (Free Agent)
OT Stacy Andrews (Free Agent)
DB Rashad Baker (Free Agent)
RB Eldra Buckley (Free Agent)
DE Amon Gordon (Waivers)
SS Sean Jones (Free Agent)
FB Leonard Weaver (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
Correll Buckhalter (FA-Denver)
SS Sean Considine (FA-Jacksonville)
FS Brian Dawkins (FA-Denver)
TE L.J. Smith (FA-Baltimore)
OT Tra Thomas (FA-Jacksonville)
WR Terrell Owens (Released)
SS Roy Williams (Released)
Keepers:
OG Nick Cole
LB Torrance Daniels
DB Joselio Hanson
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 21
Round 1, Selection 28 (From Carolina)
Round 2, Selection 21
Round 3, Selection 21
Round 4, Selection 21
Round 4, Selection 17
Round 5, Selection 5 (From Cleveland)
Round 5, Selection 17 (From New York/AFC)
Round 5, Selection 21
Round 5, Selection 23 (From New England)
Round 6, Selection 21
Round 6, Selection 22 (From Minnesota)
Round 7, Selection 21
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Offensive Tackle: Andrew Smith, Alabama; Eben Britton, Arizona; William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
2. Running Back: Donald Brown, UConn; LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh; Glenn Coffee, Alabama; Andre Brown, NC State; Shonn Greene, Iowa; Rashad Jennings, Liberty
3. Tight End: Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.; Jared Cook, South Carolina; Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss; Cornelius Ingram, Florida; James Casey, Rice; Travis Beckum, Wisconsin; Chase Coffman, Missouri
4. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
5. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr.; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.
Photo Credit: College Press Box (North Carolina St.), Collegiate Images
Posted by College Football Insiders at 9:58 PM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, andre brown, andre smith, brandon pettigrew, DeSean Jackson, donald brown, nfl draft, on the clock, Philadelphia Eagles
On The Clock: Dallas Cowboys
Record: 9-7, 3rd In the NFC East
General Manager: Jerry Jones, Head Coach: Wade Phillips (3rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Jason Garrett (3rd Year), Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 13 Overall, No. 18 Scoring, No. 9 Passing, No. 21 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 8 Overall, No. 20 Scoring, No. 5 Passing, No. 12 Rushing
Last Five Years: 46-34; Last Playoff Appearance: 2007; Last Playoff Victory: 1996 (40-15 Over the Minnesota Vikings)
2008 Draft: (1-22) RB Felix Jones, (1-25) CB Mike Jenkins, (2-61) TE Martellus Bennett, (4-122) RB Tashard Choice, (5-143) CB Orlando Scandrick, (6-167) DE Erik Walden
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-22) RB Felix Jones, Arkansas & (1-25) CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
2007 – (1-26) DE Anthony Spencer, Purdue
2006 – (1-18) LB Bobby Carpenter, Ohio St.
2005 – (1-11) LB DeMarcus Ware, Troy & (1-20) DE Marcus Spears, LSU
2004 – (2-43) RB Julius Jones, Notre Dame
Booms: WR Patrick Crayton (7th Round 2004), DB Jacques Reeves (7th Round 2004), OLB DeMarcus Ware (1st Round 2005), RB Marion Barber III (4th Round 2005), DE Chris Canty (4th Round 2005), DE Jay Ratliff (7th Round 2005), OT Pat McQuistan (7th Round 2006), K Nicholas Folk (6th Round 2007), RB Tashard Choice (4th Round 2008), CB Orlando Scandrick (5th Round 2008)
Busts: OT Jacob Rogers (2nd Round 2004), OLB Bobby Carpenter (1st Round 2006), WR Skyler Green (4th Round 2006), DE Anthony Spencer (1st Round 2007), OT James Marten (2nd Round 2007)
Additions:
OLB Keith Brooking (Free Agent)
QB Jon Kitna (Trade)
DE Igor Olshansky (Free Agent)
SS Gerald Sensabaugh (Free Agent)
LB Matt Stewart (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
OG Joe Berger (FA-Miami)
OLB Kevin Burnett (FA-San Diego)
DE Chris Canty (FA-New York)
QB Brad Johnson (Released)
CB Adam Jones (Released)
WR Terrell Owens (Released)
SS Roy Williams (Released)
Keepers:
None.
2009 Picks:
Round 2, Selection 19
Round 3, Selection 5 (From Cleveland)
Round 4, Selection 1 (From Detroit)
Round 4, Selection 17
Round 5, Selection 20
Round 5, Selection 30 (From Tennessee)
Round 5, Selection 36 (Compensatory)
Round 6, Selection 24 (From Miami)
Round 6, Selection 35 (Compensatory)
Round 7, Selection 1 (From Detroit)
Round 7, Selection 18
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
2. Wide Receiver: Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC; Brian Robiskie, OSU; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma; Mike Thomas, Arizona
3. Defensive End: Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Evander Hood, Missouri; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn
4. Offensive Tackle: Eben Britton, Arizona; William Beatty, UConn; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
5. Punter: None.
Photo Credit: College Press Box, OSU Athletics
Posted by College Football Insiders at 7:01 AM 0 comments
Labels: 2009 nfl draft, dallas cowboys, felix jones, mike jenkins, nfl draft, on the clock
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Connor Barwin On Football SPECTacular

What's On Tap?
* Player Spotlight: Is he a defensive end? Is he a linebacker? Or maybe a tight end? One thing is for sure, Connor Barwin is a football player.
* From the Press Box: Joining us to talk some Bucs football is Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times
* On The Clock: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Will also talk NFL Draft, Jason Taylor, as well as the Ryan Moats/ Officer Powell Situation as we go around the NFL
Don't be a SPECTator...You're calls will drive the show as well... 347.945.6275.
Click to listen. If you missed it live...show will be available to listen or download 30 minutes after show completion.
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Cincinnati)
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Labels: 2009 nfl draft, bearcats, big east football, cincinnati, connor barwin, jason taylor, nfl draft, on the clock, tampa bay buccaneers
On The Clock: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Roster: 9-7, 2nd In the NFC South
General Manager: Mark Dominik, Head Coach: Raheem Morris (1st Year/7th Year With the Buccaneers), Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Jagodzinski (1st Year), Defensive Coordinator: Jim Bates (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 14 Overall, No. 19 Scoring, No. 11 Passing, No. 15 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 9 Overall, No. 10 Scoring, No. 4 Passing, No. 19 Rushing
Last Five Years: 38-42; Last Playoff Appearance: 2007; Last Playoff Victory: 2002 (48-21 Over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl)
2008 Draft: (1-20) CB Aqib Talib, (2-58) WR Dexter Jackson, (3-83) OG Jeremy Zuttah, (4-115) DT Dre Moore, (5-160) QB Josh Johnson, (6-175) LB Geno Hayes, (7-238) RB Corey Boyd
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-20) CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
2007 – (1-4) DE Gaines Adams, Clemson
2006 – (1-23) OG Davin Joseph, Oklahoma
2005 – (1-5) RB Cadillac Williams, Auburn
2004 – (1-15) WR Michael Clayton, LSU
Booms: LB Barrett Ruud (2nd Round 2005), OG Davin Joseph (1st Round 2006), OT Jeremy Trueblood (2nd Round 2006), OG Arron Sears (2nd Round 2007), DB Tanard Jackson (4th Round 2007), LB Geno Hayes (6th Round 2008)
Busts: WR Michael Clayton (1st Round 2004), RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams (1st Round 2005), TE Alex Smith (3rd Round 2005), WR Maurice Stovall, Notre Dame (3rd Round 2006), CB Alan Zemaitis (4th Round 2006)
Additions:
WR Kelly Campbell (Free Agent)
LB Angelo Crowell (Free Agent)
LB Niko Koutouvides (Free Agent)
TE Anthony Mix (Free Agent)
K Mike Nugent (Free Agent)
RB Derrick Ward (Free Agent)
TE Kellen Winslow (Trade)
Subtractions:
K Shane Andrus (Released)
LB Derrick Brooks (Released)
CB Phillip Buchanon (FA-Detroit)
RB Warrick Dunn (Released)
WR Joey Galloway (Released)
DT Jovan Haye (FA-Tennessee)
RB Noah Herron (FA-Cleveland)
WR Ike Hilliard (Released)
OLB Cato June (Released)
Keepers:
S Will Allen
WR Antonio Bryan (Franchised)
WR Michael Clayton
WR Cortez Hankton
QB Luke McCown
SS Jermaine Phillips
DT Ryan Sims
TE Jerramy Stevens
WR Paris Warren
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 19
Round 3, Selection 17
Round 4, Selection 20
Round 5, Selection 19
Round 6, Selection 18
Round 7, Selection 8 (From Jacksonville)
Round 7, Selection 24 (From Baltimore)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, USC; Josh Freeman, Kansas St.
2. Defensive Tackle: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss
3. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Hayward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Hakeem Nicks, UNC
4. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr., USC
5. Fullback: None.
Photo Credit: College Press Box (Kansas, Kansas St.)
Posted by College Football Insiders at 8:15 AM 0 comments
Labels: AQIB TALIB, brian cushing, clay matthews jr., darius heyward-bey, gaines adams, josh freeman, kellen winslow jr., mark sanchez, on the clock, percy harvin, peria jerry, tampa bay buccaneers
Monday, March 30, 2009
On The Clock: Chicago Bears
Record: 9-7, 2nd In the NFC North
General Manager: Jerry Angelo, Head Coach: Lovie Smith (6th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Ron Turner (5th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Bob Babich (3rd Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 26 Overall, No. 16 Scoring, No. 21 Passing, No. 24 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 21 Overall, No. 15 Scoring, No. 30 Passing, No. 5 Rushing
Last Five Years: 45-35; Last Playoff Appearance: 2006; Last Playoff Victory: 2006 (39-14 Over the New Orleans Saints in NFC Championship Game)
2008 Draft: (1-14) OT Chris Williams, (2-44) RB Matt Forte, (3-70) WR Earl Bennett, (3-90) DT Marcus Harrison, (4-120) S Craig Steltz, (5-142) CB Zachary Bowman, (5-158) TE Kellen Davis, (7-208) DE Ervin Baldwin, (7-222) OG Chester Adams, (7-243) LB Joey LaRocque, (7-247) OT Kirk Barton, (7-248) WR Marcus Monk
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-14) OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
2007 – (1-31) TE Greg Olson, Miami
2006 – (2-42) DB Danieal Manning, Abilene Christian
2005 – (1-4) RB Cedric Benson, Texas
2004 – (1-14) DT Tommy Harris
Booms: DT Tommie Harris (1st Round 2004), DT Tank Johnson (2nd Round 2004), WR Bernard Berrian (3rd Round 2004), CB Nathan Vasher (4th Round 2004), QB Kyle Orton (4th Round 2005), KR Devin Hester (2nd Round 2006), DE Mark Anderson (5th Round 2006), C Josh Beekman (4th Round 2007), S Kevin Payne (5th Round 2007), DB Corey Graham (5th Round 2007), RB Matt Forte (2nd Round 2008)
Busts: LB Leon Joe (4th Round 2004), DE Claude Harriott (5th Round 2004), RB Cedric Benson (1st Round 2005), WR Mark Bradley (2nd Round 2005), LB Jamar Williams (4th Round 2006), DE Dan Bazuin (2nd Round 2007), RB Garrett Wolfe (3rd Round 2007), LB Michael Okwo (3rd Round 2007)
Additions:
QB Brett Basanez (Free Agent)
FS Josh Bullocks (Free Agent)
S Glenn Earl (Free Agent)
OT Frank Omlyale (Free Agent)
OT Kevin Shaffer (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
WR Marty Booker (Released)
FS Mike Brown (Released)
OG Terrance Metcalf (Released)
OT John St. Clair (FA-Cleveland)
OT John Tait (Retired)
Keepers:
RB Kevin Jones
LB Nick Roach
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 18
Round 2, Selection 17
Round 3, Selection 20
Round 3, Selection 35 (Compensatory)
Round 4, Selection 19
Round 5, Selection 18
Round 6, Selection 17
Round 7, Selection 20
Round 7, Selection 37 (Compensatory)
Round 7, Selection 42 (Compensatory)
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Hayward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Brian Robiskie, Ohio St.; Hakeem Nicks, UNC, Brian Robiskie, Ohio St.; Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
2. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU, Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech; Aaron Maybin, PSU; Robert Ayers, Tennessee; Paul Kruger, Utah; Lawrence Sidbury Jr., Richmond
3. Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, USC; Josh Freeman, Kansas St.; Pat White, West Virginia
4. Offensive Tackle: Michael Oher, Ole Miss; Andre Smith, Alabama; Eben Britton, Arizona; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; William Beatty, UConn
5. Guard: Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, Herman Johnson, LSU, Andy Levitre, Oregon St.
6. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media, OU Athletics Department
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Labels: 2009 nfl draft, aaron maybin, chicago bears, darius heyward-bey, herman johnson, juaquin iglesias, mark sanchez, michael johnson, nfl draft, on the clock, percy harvin, robert ayers, tyson jackson
On The Clock: New York Jets
Record: 9-7, 3rd In the AFC East
General Manager: Mike Tannenbaum, Head Coach: Rex Ryan (1st Year), Offensive Coordinator: Brian Schottenheimer (4th Year), Defensive Coordinator: Mike Pettine (1st Year)
Offense Rankings: No. 16 Overall, No. 9 Scoring, No.16 Passing, No. 9 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 16 Overall, No. 18 Scoring, No. 29 Passing, No. 7 Rushing
Last Five Years: 37-43; Last Playoff Appearance: 2006; Last Playoff Victory: 2004 (20-17 Over the San Diego Chargers)2008 Draft: (1-6) DE Vernon Gholston, (1-30) TE Dustin Keller, (4-113) CB Dwight Lowery, (5-162) QB Erik Ainge, (6-171) WR Marcus Henry, (7-211) OT Nate Garner
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-6) DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio St. & (1-30) TE Dustin Keller, Purdue
2007 – (1-14) CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh
2006 – (1-19) OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia & (1-29) C Nick Mangold, Ohio St.
2005 – (2-47) K Mike Nugent, Ohio St.
2004 – (1-12) Jonathan Vilma, Miami
Booms: WR Jerricho Cotchery (4th Round 2004), S Erik Coleman (5th Round 2004), S Kerry Rhodes (4th Round 2005), C Nick Mangold (1st Round 2006), RB Leon Washington (4th Round 2006), CB Darrelle Revis (1st Round 2007), LB David Harris (2nd Round 2007)
Busts: CB Derrick Strait (3rd Round 2004), OT Adrian Jones (4th Round 2004), K Mike Nugent (2nd Round 2005), CB Justin Miller (2nd Round 2005), S Andre Maddox (5th Round 2005), QB Kellen Clemens (2nd Round 2006), LB Anthony Schlegel (3rd Round 2006)
Additions:
CB Tyron Brackenridge (Free Agent)
DE Marques Douglas (Free Agent)
NT Howard Green (Free Agent)
LB Larry Izzo (Free Agent)
SS Jim Leonard (Free Agent)
LB Bart Scott (Free Agent)
CB Lito Sheppard (Trade)
CB Donald Strickland (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
TE Chris Baker (Released)
CB David Barrett (Released)
ILB Eric Barton (FA-Cleveland)
ILB David Bowens (FA-Cleveland)
WR Laveranues Coles (FA-Cincinnati)
LB Brad Kassell (Released)
TE Bradley Listorti (FA-New England)
DE C.J. Mosley (FA-Cleveland)
CB Hank Poteat (FA-Cleveland)
LB Cody Spencer (FA-Detroit)
Keepers:
CB Ahmad Carroll
SS Abram Elam
K Jay Feely
OG Brandon Moore
FB Tony Rickardson
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 17
Round 2, Selection 20
Round 3, Selection 12 (From New Orleans)
Round 4, Selection 15 (From Washington)
Round 6, Selection 20
Round 7, Selection 19
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Wide Receiver: Jeremy Maclin, Missouri; Percy Harvin, Florida; Darrius Hayward-Bey, Maryland; Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Brian Robiskie, Ohio St.; Hakeem Nicks, UNC
2. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU, Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St., Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn, Ziggy Hood, Missouri
3. Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, USC; Josh Freeman, Kansas St.
4. Tight End: Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
5. Running Back: Knowshon Moreno, Georgia; Donald Brown, UConn; Chris Wells, Ohio St., LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh, Shonn Greene, Iowa; Glen Coffee, Alabama; Andre Brown, NC State
6. Offensive Tackle: Michael Oher, Ole Miss; Andre Smith, Alabama; Eben Britton, Arizona; Jamon Meredith, South Carolina; William Beatty, UConn
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media, Purdue University Sports Information
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Friday, March 27, 2009
On The Clock: San Diego Chargers
Record: 8-8, 3rd In the AFC South
General Manager: A.J. Smith, Head Coach: Norv Turner (3rd Year), Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon (3rd Year/8th Year With the Chargers), Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera (2nd Year/3rd With the Chargers)
Offense Rankings: No. 11 Overall, No. 2 Scoring, No. 7 Passing, No. 20 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 25 Overall, No. 15 Scoring, No. 31 Passing, No. 11 Rushing
Last Five Years: 54-26; Last Playoff Appearance: 2008; Last Playoff Victory: 2008 (23-17 Over the Indianapolis Colts)
2008 Draft: (1-27) CB Antoine Cason, (3-69) FB Jacob Hester, (5-166) RB Marcus Thomas, (6-192) CB DeJuan Tribble, (7-234) OT Corey Clark
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-27) CB Antoine Cason, Arizona
2007 – (1-30) WR Craig Davis, LSU
2006 – (1-19) CB Antonio Cromartie, FSU
2005 – (1-12) LB Shawne Merriman, Maryland & (1-28) DE Luis Castillo, Northwestern
2004 – (1-1) QB Eli Manning, Ole Miss (Traded for Phillip Rivers)
Booms: QB Phillip Rivers (1st Round 2004), DE Igor Olshansky (2nd Round 2004), K Nate Kaeding (3rd Round 2004), C Nick Hardwick (3rd Round 2004), DE Shaun Phillips (4th Round 2004), RB Michael Turner (5th Round 2004), OT Shane Olivea (1st Round 2004), LB Shawne Merriman (1st Round 2005), DT Luis Castillo (2nd Round), RB Darren Sproles (4th Round 2005), CB Antonio Cromartie (1st Round 2006), OT Marcus McNeil (2nd Round 2006), LB Brandon Siler (7th Round 2007)
Busts: QB Charlie Whitehurst (3rd Round 2006), WR Craig "Buster" Davis (1st Round 2007), LB Anthony Waters (3rd Round 2007), TE Scott Chandler (4th Round 2007)
Additions:
LB Kevin Burnett (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
RB Eldra Buckley (Released)
OG Michael Goff (Kansas City)
DE Igor Olshansky (Dallas)
Keepers:
OT Jeromey Clary
OG Kynan Forney
RB Darren Sproles (Franchised)
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 16
Round 3, Selection 14
Round 4, Selection 13
Round 4, Selection 33 (Compensatory)
Round 4, Selection 34 (Compensatory)
Round 5, Selection 12
Round 6, Selection 16
Round 7, Selection 15
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Right Tackle: Michael Oher, Ole Miss; Andre Smith, Alabama
2. Defensive End: Tyson Jackson, LSU
3. Safety: None.
4. Guard: Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
5. Fullback: None.
6. Running Back: Knowshon Moreno, Georgia; Donald Brown, UConn; Chris Wells, Ohio St.
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media
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On The Clock: Houston Texans
Record: 8-8, 3rd In the AFC South
General Manager: Rick Smith, Head Coach: Gary Kubiak (4th Year), Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Shanahan (2nd Year/4th Year With the Texans), Defensive Coordinator: Frank Bush (1st Year/3rd With the Texans)
Offense Rankings: No. 3 Overall, No. 17 Scoring, No. 4 Passing, No. 13 Rushing
Defense Rankings: No. 22 Overall, No. 27 Scoring, No. 17 Passing, No. 23 Rushing
Last Five Years: 31-49; Last Playoff Appearance: Never; Last Playoff Victory: Never
2008 Draft: (1-26) OT Duane Brown, (3-79) CB Antwaun Molden, (3-89) RB Steve Slaton, (4-118) LB Xavier Adibi, (5-151) DT Frank Okam, (6-173) S Dominique Barber, (7-223) QB Alex Brink
Top Picks Last Five Years:
2008 – (1-26) OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech
2007 – (1-10) DT Amobi Okoye, Louisville
2006 – (1-1) DE Mario Williams, NC State
2005 – (1-16) DT Travis Johnson, Florida St.
2004 – (1-10) CB Dunta Robinson, South Carolina & (1-27) LB Jason Babin
Boom: CB Dunta Robinson (1st Round 2004), DE Mario Williams (1st Round 2006), LB DeMeco Ryans (2nd Round 2006), OT Eric Winston (3rd Round 2006), TE Owen Daniels (4th Round 2006), WR David Anderson (7th Round 2006), DB Fred Bennett (4th Round 2007), LB Zachary Diles (7th Round 2007), RB Steve Slaton (3rd Round 2008)
Bust: LB Jason Babin (1st Round 2004), RB Vernand Morency (3rd Round 2005), WR Jerome Mathis (4th Round 2005), OG Charles Spencer (3rd Round 2006), WR Jacoby Jones (2nd Round 2007)
Additions:
QB Dan Orlovsky (Free Agent)
DE Antonio Smith (Free Agent)
Subtractions:
SS C.C. Brown (FA-New York/NFC)
FS Will Demps (Released)
RB Ahman Green (Released)
LB Morlon Greenwood (Released)
QB Sage Rosenfels (Trade)
OT Ephraim Salaam (Released)
DE Anthony Weaver (Released)
Keepers:
WR David Anderson
TE Joel Dreessen
SS Nick Ferguson
DE Stanley McClover
CB Dunta Robinson (Franchised)
C Chris White
FS Eugene Wilson
2009 Picks:
Round 1, Selection 15
Round 2, Selection 14
Round 3, Selection 13
Round 4, Selection 12
Round 4, Selection 22 (From Minnesota)
Round 5, Selection 16
Round 6, Selection 15
Round 7, Selection 14
Team Needs – Players of Interest (Day One):
1. Outside Linebacker: Brian Cushing, USC; Clay Matthews Jr., USC; Clint Sintim, Virginia; Marcus Freeman, Ohio St.
2. Safety: Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
3. Defensive Tackle: Peria Jerry, Ole Miss; Evander Hood, Missouri; Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.; Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn
4. Running Back: Knowshon Moreno, Georgia; Donald Brown, UConn; Chris Wells, Ohio St.; Andre Brown, North Carolina St.; Shonn Greene, Iowa; Glenn Coffee, Alabama; Rashad Jennings, Liberty
5. Offensive Guard: Herman Johnson, LSU; Andre Levitre, Oregon St.
6. Defensive End: Robert Ayers, Tennessee; Tyson Jackson, LSU; Lawrence Sidbury Jr., Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech; Paul Kruger, Utah
Photo Credit: College Press Box (West Virginia), SEC Sports Media
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