Month: May 2012

2011 17-32

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17. New England Patriots- OT Tyron Smith (USC)

This will be a tough one between Tyron Smith and Cameron Jordan for the Patriots. I think they’d feel fortunate to have one or the other available at 17, but both are in this mock. That’s what an early run on quarterbacks will do. I think offensive line will be seen as a bigger need for the Patriots here. They need to keep Tom Brady upright and they have stopgaps like Marcus Stroud and Gerard Warren at end. If Matt Light leaves, they don’t have the same luxury at offensive tackle.

Other options:

Cameron Jordan- As I already mentioned, Jordan is the other option. He could be their Richard Seymour for the next 10 years.

18. San Diego Chargers- 3-4 DE Cameron Jordan (California)

Cameron Jordan would be the logical choice here. Defensive end and rush linebacker are their two biggest needs and they aren’t going to admit a mistake on Larry English by taking another rush linebacker in the first two years after taking English in the first. Cameron Jordan could go as high as 9 to Dallas and fills a major need. Of course, the Chargers don’t always make the logical move. They always do something to tear a hole in everyone’s mock, whether it’s a trade down and the selection of someone no one had on their radar. I’ll elaborate in the other options section.

Other options:

Trade up- With 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, they’re in position to try to move up if there’s someone they like. That someone could be JJ Watt at 9 and Dallas is known to be shopping the pick.

Cameron Heyward- They’re also known to like Cameron Heyward, but they wouldn’t take him over Cameron Jordan…right?

Jonathan Baldwin- They don’t have either of their starting receivers signed long term so they could take a receiver here. Baldwin has the size they like in a receiver and could cause San Diego to look past his character issues. They’ve reached for receivers in the first before (Buster Davis).

Anthony Castonzo- If they fall in love with Anthony Castonzo, he could be the pick. They have a need on the right side and, though they could fill that need in the 2nd or the 3rd, they might pull the trigger on Castonzo.

19. New York Giants- OT Anthony Castonzo (Boston College)

I’ve been reluctant to put Anthony Castonzo here, but too many people in the know have him here so for to put it off any longer. I still believe they should give William Beatty more of a shot at left tackle, but they seem to think of him as their right tackle of the future. Castonzo steps in at left tackle and allows David Diehl to move to guard, which is a big need of theirs. With Mike Pouncey off the board, the decision should be pretty easy for New York.

Other options:

Mark Ingram- Ingram’s range starts at 19 according to many experts.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DE Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)

I’ve had Justin Houston here in recent weeks, but he tested positive for marijuana at The Combine and the Buccaneers are currently going through a bad situation with Aqib Talib, who had drug problems in college and now, years later, is facing 5 years in jail for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Buccaneers are known to like Clayborn and badly need defensive end help after managing just 54 sacks in the last 2 seasons combined.

Other options:

Justin Houston- They could still take Houston. Weed isn’t a huge problem for non-quarterbacks unless they start thinking they’re above the law and committing actual serious crimes.

Da’Quan Bowers- Bowers is the other end in this range, but they don’t seem to be high on him.

Trade up: If Robert Quinn is sitting there at 10 and Washington wants to move down, they’ll definitely be on the phone with the Redskins.

21. Kansas City Chiefs- OT Nate Solder (Colorado)

The Chiefs are known to be pretty high on Nate Solder and I’ve definitely considered a tackle here in recent mocks, with Anthony Castonzo here in my last upside. If they like Solder, I completely understand the logic. Brandan Albert struggles at left tackle and the regime that drafted him in the first in 2008 is gone. He’d make a better right tackle, where they also have a major need. Solder could play right tackle right away and then swap positions with Albert when ready.

Other options:

Akeem Ayers- With Mike Vrabel at the end of his line, they could take Ayers, a younger version of Vrabel, in my opinion. Tamba Hali is a great pass rusher, but if they could add another #2 rush linebacker opposite him, especially one like Ayers who is versatile and can do other things besides rush the passer, that would help this team a lot.

Phil Taylor- Scott Pioli passed on BJ Raji for Tyson Jackson in 2009. He passed on Terrence Cody twice in the 2nd last year. He might not want to pass on Taylor so he can grab his Vince Wilfork, like he had in New England.

22. Indianapolis Colts- OT Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State)

Assuming Mike Pouncey is off the board, I can’t see this being anything other than any offensive tackle. They have already admitted they should have taken Rodger Saffold in 2010 at 31, over Jerry Hughes. Teams rarely admit mistakes on first rounders, especially after just one year, so you know they’re serious. Sherrod, who they are known to like, would be their do-over and would fit their history of drafting offensive players early to help Peyton Manning.

Other options:

Gabe Carimi- Carimi is the other available offensive tackle in this spot.

23. Philadelphia Eagles- CB Jimmy Smith (Colorado)

The Eagles have brought in the great Howard Mudd to fix their offensive line. They could still go with a tackle like Gabe Carimi here, but with other needs, I think they ignore the offensive line in the first and let Howard Mudd work his magic. Plus, Carimi isn’t a great fit for Mudd’s blocking scheme. Jimmy Smith gives them a much needed upgrade at cornerback opposite Asante Samuel, with Ellis Hobbs retiring due to a neck injury. He has character concerns, but they’ve looked past character concerns before with guys like Michael Vick.

Other options:

Gabe Carimi- Carimi is still an option.

Benjamin Ijalana- Ijalana is a late riser in this draft process and fits Mudd’s scheme better than Carimi.

24. New Orleans Saints- DE Da’Quan Bowers (Clemson)

Bowers knee injury has dropped him out of the top ten and many experts are speculating that his range doesn’t even begin until 20. I, personally, wouldn’t take him in the first round and give him a first rounder’s contract, given what I know about his knee, but I’m not a doctor. If the Saints’ doctors aren’t too scared of Bowers’ longevity with his knee, he’s worth the risk at 24 for a team that’s in a position to take a risk and that desperately needs defensive line help. They said they would have taken Jerry Hughes at 32 last year had the Colts not taken him at 31.

Other options:

Muhammad Wilkerson- A different position, but the same idea, upgrade the defensive line. Defensive tackle and defensive end are both major needs of theirs.

Phil Taylor- Taylor is a different option at defensive tackle. They’ve brought in Shaun Rogers at defensive tackle, a sign that they don’t mind bigger defensive tackles. Taylor would be the long term fix, whereas Rogers is just a stopgap at this point in his career.

Justin Houston- Houston is another option at defensive end if they’re scared off by Bowers’ medical, but really want to go defensive end in the first round.

Brooks Reed- If they really want to go defensive end in the first round and are scared off by Bowers’ medical and Houston’ positive drug test, Reed is the 3rd end, but he’s a reach at 24.

 

 

25. Seattle Seahawks- OT Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)

I’ve had quarterback here in recent weeks, but given all they gave up for Charlie Whitehurst, they’re probably going to be stubborn with him and give him a shot to win the starting quarterback job for the future even though he really struggled last year. If they don’t go quarterback, Carimi makes a lot of sense. He’s probably only a right tackle, but the Seahawks only need a right tackle with Russell Okung on the left side and he’s a really, really good right tackle. There’s a lot of value in having two bookend tackles for the future.

Other options:

Ryan Mallett- If they admit their mistake on a Whitehurst, Mallett seems to make the most sense of the available quarterbacks. The Seahawks have looked past character problems before and Mallett has by far the most talent of any quarterback available.

Christian Ponder- If not Mallett, Ponder is a really good fit for their scheme.

26. Baltimore Ravens- 3-4 DE Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)

The Ravens managed just 27 sacks last year with 11 of those coming from Terrell Suggs and 5.5 coming from Haloti Ngata, meaning the rest of their team only managed 11.5 sacks. They badly need a 3rd pass rusher and have mentioned pass rusher as a focus of their draft. They’re known to like Cameron Heyward, who would give them an upgrade over Cory Redding and his 2.5 sacks.

Other options:

Muhammad Wilkerson- Their board seems to be Derek Sherrod, Cameron Heyward, Gabe Carimi. That might not be accurate and Wilkerson could be rated higher than Heyward at the same position.

Justin Houston- They might look past his positive drug test and take the talented rush linebacker here. He’d give them a 3rd pass rusher and makes sense if they have given up on Sergio Kindle, their 2010 2nd round pick who fractured his skull and might never be able to suit up for them.

Akeem Ayers- If they don’t look past Houston’s drug test, Ayers is another rush linebacker option.

Brooks Reed- If they don’t look past Houston’s drug test and want a more proven pass rusher, Reed is another rush linebacker option.

Trade down- The Ravens have shown a willingness to move down in recent years and a quarterback hungry team might find the 26th pick attractive.

27. Atlanta Falcons- TE Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)

This has become a popular pick in recent days and some are even saying that the Falcons have locked in on Kyle Rudolph, who probably wouldn’t go before this pick. Tony Gonzalez could be done after next season and he struggled late last year managing more than 4 catches twice after week 9, including a 1 catch performance in their playoff loss to Green Bay.

Other options:

Brooks Reed- Defensive end is a major need of theirs and Reed fits what they like in a player, good motor, proven in college, blue collar, team captain, played in a major conference.

Justin Houston- Houston might be more talented than Reed, but they’re not going to like his failed drug test.

28. New England Patriots- 3-4 DE Muhammad Wilkerson (Temple)

After passing on Cameron Jordan for Tyron Smith at 17, defensive end is a major possibility here at 28. Wilkerson is the last of the first round 3-4 ends and could end up being their Richard Seymour for the next 10 years.

Other options:

Justin Houston- They’ve looked past failed drug tests before (Brandon Tate, Aaron Hernandez), but with Houston, Reed, and Ayers all still available, they can probably get a good first round caliber rush linebacker at 33. You can’t say the same thing about 3-4 defensive end.

Trade down- The Patriots love to trade down and are known to be shopping this pick. A team desperate for a quarterback could give them a future first, which could end up being a top 10 pick in 2012 with a rookie salary cap. No big deal.

29. Chicago Bears- DT Marvin Austin (North Carolina)

Given how badly Jay Cutler was beat up last year, 56 sacks in the regular season, they’re probably praying a first round tackle falls here and even if one doesn’t, Benjamin Ijalana could be the pick here, though he’d be a slight reach. I’m not mocking Ijalana here though. They love Marvin Austin and he also fills a major need of theirs, defensive tackle, after they cut Tommie Harris.

Other options:

Benjamin Ijalana- Offensive line is the bigger need and Ijalana isn’t a huge reach at this point in the draft.

Stephen Paea- Paea is the other defensive tackle I’ve heard linked to this spot.

30. New York Jets- NT Phil Taylor (Baylor)

Rex Ryan reportedly likes Phil Taylor and I can definitely understand why. Taylor is 330 pounds, but plays like he’s in the 290s. He can be the big run stuffer than Kris Jenkins was and Sione Fouha isn’t and he can also play some end in a 3-4 and rush the passer more, which is another need of theirs. Rex Ryan will love his versatility.

Other options:

Justin Houston- The Jets might look past his drug test and see him as a really talented pass rusher who fits with what they want to do in terms of blitzing the quarterback.

Akeem Ayers- Ayers is a cleaner rush linebacker prospect and more versatile than Houston, but not as great of a pure pass rusher.

Brooks Reed- With all of the 3-4 ends that could go in the first round off the board, if this isn’t a nose tackle, it’s a rush linebacker. Reed is another option, cleaner than Houston, and a better pass rusher than Ayers.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB Aaron Williams (Texas)

I know, the Steelers don’t take cornerbacks in the first round, but they’re not stupid. They know why they lost to the Packers. It’s the same reason they lost to the Patriots and the Saints. Teams that can spread them out can neutralize their blitz and pick on their corners. It’s a changing game and the Steelers have to adjust their draft strategy and it really seems like they will as this is becoming a popular choice with those in the know. They won’t take Jimmy Smith with his off the field issues and they won’t take Brandon Harris, who doesn’t fit the scheme well with his lack of size.

Other options:

Benjamin Ijalana- If they want to upgrade the offensive line, Ijalana isn’t a huge reach. They’re defensive minded when they draft, however.

Trade down: They could probably get Aaron Williams a few spots later so if a quarterback hungry teams wants to trade up, the Steelers could be willing to listen.

32. Green Bay Packers- RLB Akeem Ayers (UCLA)

Clay Matthews is a beast. What’s even more impressive is the fact that he’s doing what he’s doing with a legitimate #2 pass rushing linebacker opposite him to take the pressure off of him. Imagine their already deadly defense with another pass rushing linebacker. Ayers’ is a good #2 pass rusher and has the versatility than Dom Capers loves in a defensive player.

Other options:

Justin Houston- Houston is another rush linebacker option if they choose to look past his drug test.

Brooks Reed- Reed could also be in the mix as a rush linebacker.

Trade down: The Packers are no strangers to trading down and if they can’t differentiate much between the 3 linebacker, they could move down a few slots with a quarterback needy team and take a linebacker then.

This is probably my last update before the draft. If, for whatever reason, I have to, I will update tomorrow before the draft.

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2011 15-30

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Lottery 15-30 2nd Round

 

15. Indiana Pacers- PF Marcus Morris (Kansas)

The Pacers need athleticism inside and that’s exactly what Morris gives them. Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts aren’t cutting it at the position. Morris compliments them well.

NBA Comparison: Al Harrington

16. Philadelphia 76ers- C Markieff Morris (Kansas) 

Center is by far their biggest need. Morris might not have ideal center size, but he can fit there for the 76ers in the future because of his skill set. 

NBA Comparison: Ersan Ilyasova

17. New York Knicks- SG Marshon Brooks (Providence)

Brooks is such a natural fit for what they want to do in terms of run and gun. If he pans out, he gives them a 3rd scoring option and someone who can score in transition and hit the deep shot, two things this team loves.

NBA Comparison: Marcus Thornton

18. Washington Wizards- SF Jordan Hamilton (Texas)

The Wizards went forward with Jan Vesely at 6 and go forward again here with Jordan Hamilton. Vesely can play both forward positions, while Hamilton can play both small forward and some shooting guard if Nick Young leaves as a free agent. In the end, they get two good players with their two first rounders. 

NBA Comparison: Brandon Rush

19. Milwaukee Bucks- PF Donatas Motiejunas (Lithuania)

Power forward is their weakest position on the depth chart. They moved down to 19 with the intent of getting power forward Markieff Morris. Motiejunas is option #2.

NBA Comparison: Andrei Bargnani

20. Minnesota Timberwolves- SG Iman Shumpert (Georgia Tech)

Aside from a true center that can contribute on both ends of the court, a shooting guard who can create his own shot as a slasher is desperately needed. They used Wesley Johnson at shooting guard last year, even though he definitely belongs at small forward. Shumpert is a late riser in this draft process and would give them a potential future starting shooting guard.

NBA Comparison: Arron Afflalo

21. Portland Trailblazers- PG Darius Morris (Michigan)

Morris gives them back court depth and an NBA ready role player and hopefully can evolve into their long term answer at point guard because Andre Miller is not that.

NBA Comparison: Andre Miller

22. Denver Nuggets- PF Kenneth Faried (Morehead State)

Kenyon Martin is a free agent so Faried gives them insurance. The NBA Combine was not kind to Faried who measured in at about 6-6, but there’s no denying this is a great shot blocker and rebounder, despite his size. The way the NBA power forward position has changed in recent years, Faried fits as a power forward in the league well with his hustle and strong defensive play.

NBA Comparison: Bo Outlaw

 

23. Houston Rockets- C Nikola Vucevic (USC)

The Rockets really seem to like Vucevic, who has good size at 6-10 250, something they really lack in the frontcourt, given that they can’t count on Yao Ming. I mean their starting center was 6-6 last year.

NBA Comparison: Nenad Kristic

24. Oklahoma City Thunder- SF Kyle Singler (Duke)

They have a ton of young talent, but Singler gives them a backup at small forward that they don’t really have and he won’t throw off their chemistry and he’ll be fine taking a backseat role and not playing a lot of minutes. Oklahoma City is rumored to really like him.

NBA Comparison: Mike Dunleavy

25. Boston Celtics- PF JaJuan Johnson (Purdue)

Size is their main need, especially since Glen Davis is a free agent and Shaq retired. They really missed Kendrick Perkins after he left and they obviously can’t count on Jermaine O’Neal.

NBA Comparison: Tyrus Thomas

26. Dallas Mavericks- SF Tobias Harris (Tennessee)

Peja Stojakovic, Caron Butler, and DeShawn Stevenson are all free agents on the wings and given that they also need to resign JJ Barea and Tyson Chandler and we’re probably headed for a hard cap, there’s a good chance they can’t resign all three. Harris can take any of their spots in the rotation.

NBA Comparison: Shawne Williams

27. New Jersey Nets- PG Josh Selby (Kansas)

The Nets were one of the worst teams in the league last year and they don’t have a pick this year until #27 nor do they have last year’s #3 overall pick Derrick Favors, after that Deron Williams trade. If they can’t resign him long term, that might be the worst trade ever, but anyway. They need to go for the homerun here. Selby was a much hyped high school recruit, who struggled in his one year at Kansas. Still, he could become a nice 6th man for them and possibly even start at shooting guard next to Deron Williams because Williams is big enough to guard bigger guards. He’s definitely the upside pick here.

NBA Comparison: Jerryd Bayless

 28. Chicago Bulls- SG Charles Jenkins (Hofstra)

Charles Jenkins is the closest thing they’re going to get to an impact scorer here at 28. He was 6th in the NCAA in scoring, but falls because of his lack of size. Worst case, he’s a mini microwave bench scorer for them, which they could definitely use, and if he can find his way into the starting lineup, even better.

NBA Comparison: Rodney Stuckey

29. San Antonio Spurs- PF Nikola Mirotic (Montenegro)

The Spurs are desperately trying to move up into the top 7 or so picks to get Jonas Valanciunas, even dangling Tony Parker as a trade chip. The idea with Valanciunas is to get a talented player who is going to fall for reasons other than his talent, namely his contract situation in Lithuania which won’t allow him to come to the states this year. For the Spurs, that’s fine as they don’t need him right away with Tim Duncan still providing quality minutes and they can get his upside down the road when Duncan’s done. Think of Mirotic as Valanciunas lite. He has top 15 talent in many’s opinion, but falls because he can’t come over right away. Plus, I think it’s safe to say that this is the first time two players named “Nikola” have been drafted in the first round in the same year.

NBA Comparison: Jorge Garbajosa

30. Chicago Bulls- SF Jimmy Butler (Marquette)

With two picks in the first round, the Bulls can spend one on some more defense. Jimmy Butler is the type of player who will make Tom Thibodeau’s rotation as a rookie because of his defense, hustle, and character and out of the 30th pick, that’s all you can really ask for.

NBA Comparison: Maurice Evans

 

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2010 NFL Offseason

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Updated Daily

All of my draft grades input: 4/27/10

Undrafted free agents updated: 5/1/10

All season previews input: 6/17/10

St. Louis Rams updated 6/24/10

Detroit Lions updated 8/5/10 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers updated 7/31/10 

Washington Redskins updated 8/2/10

Kansas City Chiefs updated 8/6/10 

Seattle Seahawks updated 8/5/10 

Cleveland Browns updated 7/8/10

Oakland Raiders updated 7/23/10 

Buffalo Bills updated 8/5/10

Jacksonville Jaguars updated 7/25/10 

Miami Dolphins updated 8/7/10 

San Francisco 49ers updated 6/24/10 

Denver Broncos updated 8/5/10 

New York Giants updated 7/30/10 

Tennessee Titans updated 7/28/10 

Pittsburgh Steelers updated 8/1/10 

Atlanta Falcons updated 7/9/10

Houston Texans updated 7/29/10

Cincinnati Bengals updated 7/28/10 

New England Patriots updated 8/5/10

Green Bay Packers updated 7/28/10

Philadelphia Eagles updated 7/31/10 

Baltimore Ravens updated 8/7/10 

Arizona Cardinals updated 6/17/10 

Dallas Cowboys updated 7/29/10 

San Diego Chargers updated 8/5/10

New York Jets updated 7/30/10

Minnesota Vikings updated 6/28/10 

Indianapolis Colts updated 8/1/10

New Orleans Saints updated 8/6/10 

Chicago Bears updated 6/17/10

Carolina Panthers updated 7/9/10

 

 

Top 10 Unrestricted Free Agents Updated 7/27/10

Top Undrafted Free Agents Updated 5/1/10 

 

 

Updated Daily

8/20

Giants sign OT Shawn Andrews

8/19

Broncos sign DE Jason Hunter

Lions sign S David Roach

8/18

Bears sign QB Matt Gutierrez

Buccaneers cut WR Brandon Jones

Cardinals waive S Aaron Rouse

Dolphins sign G Randy Thomas

Lions acquire DE Lawrence Jackson from Seahawks for 6th-round pick

8/17

Seahawks cut RB Adrian Peterson

Titans sign RB Samkon Gado

8/16

49ers sign RB Brian Westbrook

Bills announce retirement of DE Aaron Schobel

Lions cut DE Jason Hunter

Saints sign RB Ladell Betts

Seahawks acquire DT Kentwan Balmer from 49ers for 6th-round pick

8/13

49ers announce retirement of RB Glen Coffee

Chargers re-sign RLB Shawne Merriman

8/12

Broncos cut MLB Nick Greisen

Seahawks sign RB Adrian Peterson

Titans sign DT Raheem Brock

8/11

Buccaneers announce retirement of OLB Derrick Brooks

Patriots cut G Darnell Stapleton

8/10

Broncos sign RB Justin Fargas

Chargers sign S Quinton Teal

Seahawks sign OLB Tyjuan Hagler

8/9

Patriots sign G Darnell Stapleton

8/6

Dolphins re-sign TE David Martin

Ravens cut CB Walt Harris

8/5

Saints sign WR Mark Bradley

8/4

Bills cut DE Aaron Schobel

Broncos sign RB LenDale White

Broncos waive RB Kolby Smith

Lions cut S Marquand Manuel

Patriots sign C Eric Ghiaciuc

8/2

Redskins waive QB Colt Brennan

Redskins acquire QB John Beck from Ravens for CB Doug Dutch

8/1

Colts sign CB Deshea Townsend

7/31

Broncos acquire MLB Joe Mays from Eagles for RB J.J. Arrington and 2012 conditional pick

Buccaneers waive QB Jevan Snead

Patriots announce retirement of WR David Patten

7/30

Buccaneers re-sign OT Donald Penn

Giants announce retirement of WR Ike Hilliard

Jets re-sign WR Laveranues Coles

7/29

Giants waive S Chad Jones

Giants claim DE Alex Hall

Redskins re-sign CB Carlos Rogers

Saints cut FB Jason McKie

Seahawks sign G Chester Pitts

Seahawks waive DE Robert Henderson

Steelers sign OT Flozell Adams

7/28

Dolphins sign 3-4 DE Charles Grant

Eagles waive DE Alex Hall

Jets sign QB Mark Brunell

Saints sign QB Patrick Ramsey

7/27

Bengals sign WR Terrell Owens

Packers re-sign S Atari Bigby

7/25

Dolphins sign DT Montavious Stanley

7/24

Giants sign MLB Keith Bulluck

7/23

Dolphins sign 3-4 DE Marques Douglas

Lions sign OLB Isaiah Ekejiuba

7/22

Broncos extend RLB Elvis Dumervil

Saints re-sign DE Bobby McCray

7/15

Dolphins announce retirement of NT Jason Ferguson

7/9

Buccaneers sign G Keydrick Vincent

Falcons waive QB D.J. Shockley

7/8

Browns sign WR Bobby Engram

Giants announce retirement of MLB Antonio Pierce

Lions cut S Daniel Bullocks

Raiders waive MLB Isiah Ekejiuba

7/7

Jaguars cut DE Reggie Hayward

7/2

Lions sign CB Dre’ Bly

6/29

Seahawks sign S Kevin Ellison

6/28

Vikings claim WR Marko Mitchell

6/25

Lions waive WR Marko Mitchell

6/24

Rams re-sign S David Roach

Ravens sign CB Walt Harris

6/23

Rams re-sign S O.J. Atogwe

Ravens sign QB Marc Bulger

6/22

Bengals waive WR Chris Davis

Rams re-sign OLB Larry Grant

6/21

Chargers cut S Kevin Ellison

Chargers cut NT Ian Scott

Saints cut DE Bobby McCray

6/19

Raiders re-sign DE Richard Seymour

Saints trade OT Jamaal Brown to Redskins

6/18

Bengals cut CB Keiwan Ratliff

Buccaneers cut OLB Angelo Crowell

Saints re-sign WR Lance Moore

Seahawks cut WR Reggie Williams

6/17

Browns cut K Shaun Suisham

Ravens sign S Ken Hamlin

6/16

Buccaneers cut WR Mark Bradley

Packers re-sign CB Tramon Williams

6/15

Broncos claim RB Kolby Smith

Browns cut C Eric Ghiaciuc

Packers re-sign 3-4 DE Johnny Jolly

Saints re-sign S Roman Harper

Vikings sign RB Ryan Moats

6/14

Broncos re-sign RLB Elvis Dumervil

Browns re-sign MLB D’Qwell Jackson

Browns re-sign RB Jerome Harrison

Browns re-sign RLB Matt Roth

Browns re-sign S Abram Elam

Browns re-sign FB Lawrence Vickers

Cardinals re-sign G Deuce Lutui

Chiefs waive RB Kolby Smith

Chiefs waive QB Matt Gutierrez

Redskins re-sign MLB Rocky McIntosh

Saints re-sign RB Pierre Thomas

Titans re-sign MLB Stephen Tulloch

Vikings re-sign DE Ray Edwards

6/11

Chargers sign WR Josh Reed

Colts re-sign S Antoine Bethea

Cowboys re-sign WR Miles Austin

Dolphins re-sign TE Anthony Fasano

Patriots cut QB Mike Teel

Patriots sign RB Thomas Clayton

Raiders sign NT John Henderson

Texans re-sign TE Owen Daniels

6/10

Panthers announce retirement of WR Muhsin Muhammad

Texans waive RB Ryan Moats

6/9

Chargers sign OT Tra Thomas

Rams sign DT Chris Hovan

Ravens re-sign FB Le’Ron McClain

Seahawks cut S Quinton Teal

6/8

Eagles claim OLB Simoni Lawrence

Panthers re-sign CB Richard Marshall

Panthers re-sign OLB Thomas Davis

Ravens re-sign S Dawan Landry

6/7

Chargers re-sign WR Malcom Floyd

Colts claim QB Tom Brandstater

Rams announce retirement of WR Isaac Bruce

Ravens re-sign OT Jared Gaither

6/5

Bills sign RLB Reggie Torbor

Broncos cut OT Maurice Williams

6/4

Bills announce retirement of QB Gibran Hamdan

Broncos waive QB Tom Brandstater

Broncos sign FB Kyle Eckel

6/3

Chargers sign TE Randy McMichael

Ravens sign K Shayne Graham

6/1

 

Broncos claim MLB Bruce Davis

Seahawks claim WR Isaiah Stanback

 

5/28

Seahawks cut RB LenDale White

5/27

Cowboys re-sign S Gerald Sensabaugh

Dolphins cut MLB Reggie Torbor

Patriots waive OLB Bruce Davis

Patriots waive QB Isaiah Stanback

Seahawks waive DT DeMarcus Granger

5/26

Ravens re-sign MLB Jameel McClain

Redskins re-sign S Reed Doughty

5/25

Jaguars acquire G Justin Smiley from Dolphins for 7th-round pick

Jaguars waive RB Allen Patrick

Titans waive WR Mark Jones

5/24

Bears sign OLB Brian Iwuh

Dolphins sign G Cory Procter

Saints sign FB Jason McKie

5/21

Patriots claim QB Mike Teel

Patriots cut QB Jeff Rowe

5/20

Dolphins announce retirement of ILB Zach Thomas

Ravens re-sign CB Fabian Washington

Ravens re-sign P Sam Koch

Ravens re-sign WR Mark Clayton

5/19

Bears re-sign S Danieal Manning

Bears waive QB Brett Basanez

Broncos announce retirement of G Matt McChesney

Packers sign QB Graham Harrell

Saints sign OLB Clint Ingram

Seahawks waive QB Mike Teel

5/18

Browns sign K Shaun Suisham

Browns cut K Leigh Tiffin

Patriots cut CB Shawn Springs

Seahawks sign QB J.P. Losman

5/17

Cowboys cut G Cory Procter

Ravens sign CB Travis Fisher

Redskins sign 3-4 DE Vonnie Holliday

5/15

Raiders sign G Daniel Loper

5/14

Giants re-sign DT Barry Cofield

Lions waive TE John Madsen

Patriots re-sign RLB Derrick Burgess

5/13

Bengals re-sign TE Reggie Kelly

Saints cut DT Rodney Leisle

5/12

Buccaneers re-sign RB Cadillac Williams

Saints waive OLB Jason Beauchamp

5/11

Bills cut DT Marlon Favorite

Bills sign RB Chad Simpson

Buccaneers re-sign OT Jeremy Trueblood

Giants re-sign WR Derek Hagan

Jaguars sign OLB Teddy Lehman

Lions sign TE John Madsen

Texans sign OLB Danny Clark

5/10

Cowboys acquire OT Alex Barron from Rams for OLB Bobby Carpenter

Lions sign S C.C. Brown

Packers re-sign G Daryn Colledge

5/8

Cowboys announce retirement of C Duke Preston

5/7

Rams re-sign OT Alex Barron

Ravens announce retirement of CB Samari Rolle

5/6/10

Bengals sign S Gibril Wilson

Bengals sign CB Pacman Jones

Broncos sign OT Maurice Williams

Raiders cut QB JaMarcus Russell

Raiders sign RB Michael Bennett

5/5/10

49ers sign CB Will James

Saints re-sign G Jahri Evans

5/4/10

49ers extend MLB Patrick Willis

Buccaneers re-sign RB Clifton Smith

Lions claim WR Marko Mitchell

Saints claim RB P.J. Hill

5/3/10

Broncos waive RB Chris Brown

Browns sign TE Alex Smith

Cardinals sign CB Justin Miller

Colts waive WR Roy Hall

Redskins waive RB Anthony Alridge

Redskins waive WR Marko Mitchell

Redskins waive RB P.J. Hill

Redskins waive DT Anthony Montgomery

Saints re-sign S Darren Sharper

5/2/10

Eagles waive G Shawn Murphy

4/30/10

Bears re-sign DE Mark Anderson

Raiders re-sign CB Stanford Routt

Raiders waive FB Oren O’Neal

Seahawks re-sign S Lawyer Milloy

4/29/10

Broncos re-sign MLB Nick Greisen

Giants re-sign OLB Gerris Wilkinson

Seahawks announce retirement of OT Walter Jones

4/28/10

Cowboys re-sign S Alan Ball

Giants announce retirement of P Jeff Feagles

Rams acquire S Kevin Payne from Bears for conditional 7th-round pick

Ravens waive FB Charles Ali

Redskins sign WR Joey Galloway

Seahawks sign S Quinton Teal

4/27/10

Bears acquire S Chris Harris from Panthers for OLB Jamar Williams

Cardinals sign G Alan Faneca

Cowboys re-sign G Montrae Holland

4/26/10

Buccaneers cut DT Chris Hovan

Buccaneers cut G Arron Sears

Buccaneers cut FB B.J. Askew

Jaguars cut DT John Henderson

Jaguars withdraw tender from OLB Clint Ingram

Jaguars sign MLB Freddie Keiaho

Jaguars cut OLB Brandon Iwuh

Jaguars cut DT Montavious Stanley

Packers sign S Charlie Peprah

Patriots cut RLB Adalius Thomas

Raiders sign RB Rock Cartwright

4/24/10

Broncos sign MLB Akin Ayodele

Jaguars acquire MLB Kirk Morrison and a 5th-round pick from Raiders for 4th-round pick

Patriots sign 3-4 DE Gerard Warren

Raiders acquire QB Jason Campbell from Redskins for 2012 4th-round pick

Seahawks acquire RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson from Titans for exchange of 4th- and 6th-round picks

Seahawks acquire RB Leon Washington from Jets for 5th- and 7th-round picks

Steelers acquire CB Bryant McFadden and a 6th-round pick from Cardinals for 5th-round pick

4/23/10

Bengals sign K Mike Nugent

Jets cut G Alan Faneca

4/22/10

Dolphins acquire MLB Tim Dobbins from Chargers in 1st-round swap

Eagles re-sign P Sav Rocca

Falcons re-sign RB Jerious Norwood

Falcons re-sign P Michael Koenen

Panthers re-sign S C.J. Wilson

4/21/10

Bears re-sign OLB Jamar Williams

Buccaneers re-sign MLB Barrett Ruud

Buccaneers re-sign CB Elbert Mack

Colts re-sign OT Charlie Johnson

Raiders acquire DE Quentin Groves from Jaguars for a 5th-round pick

Titans re-sign DT Tony Brown

Vikings sign CB Lito Sheppard

4/20/10

49ers sign RLB Travis LaBoy

Bengals re-sign G Evan Mathis

Chargers re-sign RLB Antwan Applewhite

Chiefs re-sign MLB Corey Mays

Dolphins re-sign RLB Quentin Moses

Jets sign RLB Jason Taylor

Panthers re-sign OLB James Anderson

Panthers re-sign DT Louis Leonard

Patriots sign WR Torry Holt

Rams re-sign DT Clifton Ryan

Redskins acquire 3-4 DE Adam Carriker from Rams for exchange of 5th-round picks

Saints sign DE Jimmy Wilkerson

Saints re-sign WR Courtney Roby

Saints re-sign MLB Marvin Mitchell

Saints announce retirement of RB Aaron Stecker

Seahawks sign G Ben Hamilton

Steelers acquire QB Byron Leftwich from Buccaneers for 7th-round pick

4/19/10

Bears re-sign OLB Nick Roach

Chargers re-sign ILB Tim Dobbins

Lions acquire Tony Scheffler and a 7th round pick (Denver), Broncos acquire a 5th round pick (Eagles), Eagles acquire Ernie Sims

Lions re-sign S Daniel Bullocks

Lions claim G Trevor Canfield

Patriots re-sign RLB Pierre Woods

Rams re-sign DT Gary Gibson

Ravens re-sign WR Demetrius Williams

Ravens re-sign OT Tony Moll

Redskins sign RB Ryan Torian

Redskins sign NT Howard Green

Vikings re-sign QB Tarvaris Jackson

Vikings re-sign QB Tarvaris Jackson

4/18/10

Ravens re-sign QB Troy Smith

Steelers re-sign P Daniel Sepulveda

4/17/10  

Colts re-sign DT Antonio Johnson

Patriots re-sign K Stephen Gostkowski

4/16/10

49ers acquire WR Ted Ginn Jr. from Dolphins for 2010 5th-round pick

Broncos re-sign QB Kyle Orton

Buccaneers re-sign WR Maurice Stovall

Cowboys re-sign WR Sam Hurd

Giants re-sign WR Domenik Hixon

Lions cut CB Kevin Hobbs

Lions cut S Kalvin Pearson

Lions waive CB Brian Witherspoon

Packers re-sign FB John Kuhn

Panthers claim CB Brian Witherspoon

Panthers re-sign TE Jeff King

Raiders re-sign OLB Thomas Howard

Ravens re-sign G Marshal Yanda

Redskins re-sign DT Kedric Golston

Seahawks sign WR Reggie Williams

Seahawks sign S Kennard Cox

Seahawks sign G Mitch Erickson

Seahawks waive G Trevor Canfield

Steelers re-sign CB William Gay

Texans re-sign OT Rashad Butler

Texans re-sign C Chris White

4/15/10

Bengals cut CB Mike Mickens

Bengals re-sign OLB Brandon Johnson

Broncos re-sign TE Tony Scheffler

Chargers re-sign OT Jeromey Clary

Chiefs re-sign QB Brodie Croyle

Chiefs re-sign OT Ryan O’Callaghan

Chiefs re-sign C Rudy Niswanger

Cowboys re-sign S Pat Watkins

Eagles re-sign G Max Jean-Gilles

Falcons re-sign RB Jason Snelling

Falcons re-sign G Harvey Dahl

Falcons re-sign OT Tyson Clabo

Falcons re-sign G Quinn Ojinnaka

Lions cut G Daniel Loper

Lions re-sign C Dylan Gandy

Jets re-sign RB Leon Washington

Panthers re-sign DT Tank Tyler

Raiders sign QB Kyle Boller

Saints re-sign S Usama Young

Seahawks re-sign WR Ben Obomanu

Seahawks re-sign MLB David Hawthorne

Seahawks re-sign C Chris Spencer

Seahawks sign WR Mike Williams

Steelers re-sign OT Willie Colon

Steelers re-sign TE Matt Spaeth

Titans re-sign RB LenDale White

4/14/10

Bengals re-sign CB David Jones

Dolphins acquire WR Brandon Marshall from Broncos for 2010 2nd-rounder and 2011 2nd-rounder

Giants re-sign WR Sinorice Moss

Jets re-sign CB Drew Coleman

Lions announce retirement of TE Casey FitzSimmons

Raiders re-sign MLB Kirk Morrison

Redskins re-sign DT Anthony Montgomery

Redskins re-sign OT Stephon Heyer

4/13/10

49ers re-sign G David Baas

Broncos re-sign WR Brandon Marshall

Colts re-sign S Melvin Bullitt

Colts re-sign DT Daniel Muir

Jets re-sign QB Kellen Clemens

Ravens cut CB Samari Rolle

Ravens re-sign G Chris Chester

Saints re-sign TE David Thomas

Saints re-sign DT Remi Ayodele

Saints re-sign OT Jermon Bushrod

Seahawks announce retirement of DE Patrick Kerney

Steelers re-sign K Jeff Reed

Titans re-sign DT Kevin Vickerson

Vikings re-sign FB Naufahu Tahi

4/12/10

Bears re-sign OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa

Giants re-sign OT Guy Whimper

Lions re-sign DE Jared DeVries

Panthers sign S Aaron Francisco

Raiders re-sign OLB Sam Williams

Ravens re-sign K Billy Cundiff

Ravens re-sign QB John Beck

Redskins re-sign QB Jason Campbell

Saints re-sign OT Zach Strief

Titans sign QB Chris Simms

Vikings re-sign DT Fred Evans

Vikings re-sign OT Ryan Cook

Vikings re-sign S Eric Frampton

4/11/10

Jets acquire WR Santonio Holmes from Steelers for 2010 5th-round pick

4/10/10

Colts waive RB Chad Simpson

4/9/10

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Stephen Bowen

4/8/10

Bills re-sign TE Derek Schouman

Browns sign C Eric Ghiaciuc

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Jason Hatcher

Cowboys re-sign NT Junior Siavii

Lions re-sign S Ko Simpson

4/7/10

Bengals re-sign C Kyle Cook

Cowboys re-sign OT Pat McQuistan

Saints sign DE Alex Brown

Texans re-sign RB Ryan Moats

4/6/10

Cowboys re-sign 3-4 DE Marcus Spears

Cowboys re-sign RLB Steve Octavien

Rams sign OLB Na’il Diggs

4/5/10

Lions acquire G Rob Sims from Seahawks for a 2010 5th-rounder

Packers re-sign G Jason Spitz

Rams cut QB Marc Bulger

Saints re-sign DE Anthony Hargrove

Seahawks acquire DE Robert Henderson from Lions for 2010 7th-rounder

Texans sign K Neil Rackers

4/4/10

Redskins acquire QB Donovan McNabb from Eagles for 2010 2nd-rounder and a 2011 conditional mid round pick

4/3/10

Bengals re-sign G Bobbie Williams

4/2/10

49ers re-sign RLB Ahmad Brooks

Bears cut DE Alex Brown

Browns acquire CB Sheldon Brown, RLB Chris Gocong from Eagles for DE Alex Hall, 2010 4th, 5th rounders

Cardinals sign K Jay Feely

Chargers re-sign RB Darren Sproles

Chargers re-sign FB Mike Tolbert

Chiefs re-sign RLB Andy Studebaker

Cowboys cut S Ken Hamlin

Cowboys cut OT Flozell Adams

Patriots sign 3-4 DE Damione Lewis

Redskins sign RB Willie Parker

Texans re-sign S Bernard Pollard

4/1/10

Chiefs re-sign OT Barry Richardson

Chiefs re-sign CB Maurice Leggett

Giants sign S Deon Grant

Giants withdraw tender to S C.C. Brown

Giants re-sign G Kevin Boothe

Giants re-sign P Jeff Feagles

Packers re-sign TE Spencer Havner

Seahawks re-sign G Rob Sims

3/31/10

Bengals re-sign DE Frostee Rucker

Bills re-sign CB Ashton Youboty

Eagles re-sign OLB Omar Gaither

Rams re-sign CB Quincy Butler

3/30/10

Eagles re-sign CB Ellis Hobbs

Eagles re-sign OLB Chris Gocong

Raiders re-sign S Hiram Eugene

Rams re-sign DE Victor Adeyanju

Texans extend ILB DeMeco Ryans

Titans sign CB Tye Hill

3/29/10

Bears re-sign DT Matt Toeaina

Bengals re-sign G Nate Livings

Bengals re-sign OT Dennis Roland

Bengals re-sign QB Jordan Palmer

Bengals re-sign MLB Abdul Hodge

Bengals re-sign S Kyries Hebert

Bills re-sign S George Wilson

Bills re-sign OLB Keith Ellison

Buccaneers re-sign OLB Angelo Crowell

Buccaneers re-sign WR Mark Bradley

Cardinals re-sign WR Steve Breaston

Cardinals re-sign NT Gabe Watson

Cardinals re-sign C Lyle Sendlein

Cardinals re-sign CB Michael Adams

Chargers sign CB Nathan Vasher

Lions re-sign G Manuel Ramirez

Lions re-sign G Daniel Loper

Panthers re-sign WR Kenneth Moore

Redskins sign CB Phillip Buchanon

Texans re-sign DT Tim Bulman

3/25/10

Redskins re-sign DE Chris Wilson

3/24/10

Broncos re-sign G Chris Kuper

Chiefs re-sign MLB Derrick Johnson

Chiefs re-sign FB Mike Cox

Giants re-sign DE Dave Tollefson

Patriots sign TE Alge Crumpler

3/23/10

Cardinals re-sign TE Ben Patrick

Eagles sign RB Mike Bell

Jets re-sign OT Wayne Hunter

Lions re-sign DE Jason Hunter

Raiders re-sign FB Luke Lawton

Raiders re-sign OLB Ricky Brown

Redskins sign P Josh Bidwell

3/21/10

49ers re-sign OT Barry Sims

Cardinals re-sign S Hamza Abdullah

Chargers waive WR Demetrius Byrd

Eagles re-sign C/G Nick Cole

Eagles re-sign ILB Akeem Jordan

Jets re-sign WR Braylon Edwards

Jets re-sign WR/KR Brad Smith

Jets re-sign S James Ihedigbo

Raiders re-sign DT William Joseph

Rams re-sign DE James Hall

Rams sign CB Kevin Dockery

Rams sign TE Darcy Johnson

Ravens sign DE/DT Cory Redding

3/20/10

Dolphins re-sign WR Davone Bess

Dolphins re-sign K Dan Carpenter

Dolphins re-sign TE Joey Haynos

Jets re-sign WR David Clowney

3/19/10

Cardinals sign RLB Joey Porter

Chiefs announce retirement of QB Quinn Gray

Rams re-sign OLB David Vobora

3/18/10

Eagles cut DE Darren Howard

Eagles cut WR Kevin Curtis

Jets re-sign S Eric Smith

Lions re-sign CB Kevin Hobbs

Seahawks sign RB Quinton Ganther

3/17/10

49ers sign CB Karl Paymah

Bears cut CB Nathan Vasher

Browns re-sign MLB Blake Costanzo

Cardinals sign QB Derek Anderson

Dolphins sign G Richie Incognito

Eagles cut OT Shawn Andrews

Lions re-sign RB Cedric Peerman

Packers re-sign CB Will Blackmon

Panthers re-sign DE Tyler Brayton

Redskins sign QB Rex GROSSman

Seahawks acquire QB Charlie Whitehurst from Chargers for 2011 3rd-rounder and the swap of 2010 2nd-rounders

Seahawks sign OLB Matt McCoy

Titans re-sign DE Dave Ball

Titans sign DE Jason Babin to offer sheet; Eagles have 7 days to match

3/16/10

Bears sign CB Tim Jennings

Bears cut FB Jason McKie

Bills sign 3-4 DE Dwan Edwards

Bills sign MLB Andra Davis

Broncos re-sign S Josh Barrett

Buccaneers sign S Sean Jones

Chiefs sign G Ryan Lilja

Eagles sign RB Mike Bell to offer sheet; Saints have 7 days to match

Eagles acquire DE Darryl Tapp from Seahawks for DE Chris Clemons and a 2010 4th-round pick

Falcons cut CB Tye Hill

Jets re-sign FB Tony Richardson

Lions re-sign DE Copeland Bryan

Lions re-sign CB DeAngelo Smith

Rams re-sign G Mark Setterstrom

Steelers re-sign RLB Patrick Bailey

Titans re-sign TE Bo Scaife

3/15/10

Broncos cut QB Chris Simms

Cardinals sign MB Paris Leon

Giants re-sign RB D.J. Ware

Panthers re-sign OT Rob Petitti

Panthers sign CB Marcus Hudson

Raiders re-sign QB Charlie Frye

Raiders re-sign QB Bruce Gradkowski

Raiders re-sign C Chris Morris

Seahawks cut S Deon Grant

Seahawks re-sign DE Darryl Tapp

Seahawks sign WR Ruvell Martin

Steelers sign MLB Larry Foote

3/14/10

Broncos acquire QB Brady Quinn from Browns for FB Peyton Hillis, 2011 6th-rounder and 2012 late-rounder 

Jets sign RB LaDainian Tomlinson

Lions acquire QB Shaun Hill from 49ers for 2011 7th-rounder

 

Packers re-sign OT Mark Tauscher

 

Raiders acquire DE Kamerion Wimbley from Browns for 2010 3rd-rounder

 

Rams sign C Hank Fraley 

3/13/10

Bengals re-sign S Roy Williams

Browns sign QB Jake Delhomme

Redskins re-sign G Will Montgomery

Seahawks sign TE Chris Baker

Vikings re-sign DT Jimmy Kennedy

3/12/10

Bengals sign WR Chris Davis

Browns sign TE Ben Watson

Browns cut TE Steve Heiden

Browns re-sign MLB Jason Trusnik

Buccaneers sign OLB Jon Alston

Chargers sign CB Donald Strickland

Chiefs sign C Casey Weigmann

Colts sign OT Adam Terry

Eagles sign WR Hank Baskett

Redskins sign RB Larry Johnson

Titans re-sign CB Rod Hood

3/11/10

Bears re-sign S Josh Bullocks

Bills re-sign TE Joe Klopfenstein

Broncos re-sign 3-4 DE LeKevin Smith

Broncos cut NT J’Vonne Parker

Broncos cut MLB Andra Davis

Cardinals sign G Rex Hadnot

Cardinals re-sign C Ben Claxton

Chiefs sign WR Jerheme Urban

Jets sign S Brodney Pool

Panthers re-sign QB Matt Moore

Raiders cut DT Gerard Warren

3/10/10

Bengals re-sign TE Daniel Coats

Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant

Broncos cut 3-4 DE Kenny Peterson

Cardinals re-sign TE Anthony Becht

Cardinals re-sign TE Stephen Spach

Chiefs sign NT Shaun Smith

Eagles sign CB Marlin Jackson

Patriots re-sign RB Kevin Faulk

Rams re-sign TE Daniel Fells

Ravens re-sign WR Derrick Mason

Redskins sign NT Maake Kemoeatu

Seahawks re-sign K Olindo Mare

3/9/10

Bears cut RB Kevin Jones

Broncos sign 3-4 DE Jarvis Green

Broncos sign NT Jamal Williams

Broncos re-sign K Matt Prater

Browns cut QB Derek Anderson

Chiefs sign RB Thomas Jones

Dolphins re-sign NT Jason Ferguson

Falcons re-sign CB Brent Grimes

Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi

Packers re-sign S Nick Collins

Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden

Patriots sign RLB Marques Murrell

Saints re-sign CB Leigh Torrence

Titans sign OLB Will Witherspoon

Vikings re-sign CB Benny Sapp

3/8/10

 

Bills sign OT Cornell Green

Browns acquire QB Seneca Wallace from Seahawks for conditional 2011 pick

Buccaneers acquire WR Reggie Brown from Eagles for 2011 6th-rounder

Chargers claim RB Marcus Mason

Chiefs re-sign WR Chris Chambers

Colts cut G Ryan Lilja

Eagles re-sign WR Jason Avant

Jets re-sign TE Ben Hartsock

Lions acquire CB Chris Houston from Falcons for 2010 6th-rounder and exchange of 2010 5th-rounders

Lions cut DE Dewayne White

Lions sign WR Brian Clark

Lions re-sign TE Will Heller

Lions sign CB Jonathan Wade

Panthers cut FB Brad Hoover

Panthers sign WR Wallace Wright

Raiders cut WR Javon Walker

Raiders cut DE Greg Ellis

Rams sign DT Fred Robbins

Steelers re-sign FS Ryan Clark

Steelers sign WR Antwaan Randle El

Steelers sign S Will Allen

Steelers sign WR Arnaz Battle

Steelers sign OT Jonathan Scott

Vikings sign K Rhys Lloyd 

3/7/10

49ers sign QB David Carr

Browns sign OT Tony Pashos

Browns sign OLB Scott Fujita

Jaguars sign DE Aaron Kampman 

3/6/10

Browns announce retirement of OT Ryan Tucker

Cardinals acquire S Kerry Rhodes from Jets for 2010 4th-rounder and 2011 7th-rounder

Chiefs re-sign WR Terrance Copper

Colts sign G/C Andy Alleman

Giants cut S Aaron Rouse

Jaguars sign WR Kassim Osgood

Raiders cut RB Justin Fargas

Redskins sign OT/G Artis Hicks

Saints re-sign C Nick Leckey

3/5/10

Bears sign DE Julius Peppers

Bears sign RB Chester Taylor

Bears sign TE Brandon Manumaleuna

Browns give WR Joshua Cribbs a pay raise

Broncos sign 3-4 DE Justin Bannan

Broncos re-sign G Russ Hochstein

Broncos sign CB Nate Jones

Colts re-sign MLB Gary Brackett

Colts cut QB Jim Sorgi

Colts cut DE Raheem Brock

Dolphins sign MLB Karlos Dansby

Dolphins cut S Gibril Wilson

Dolphins cut RLB Joey Porter

Dolphins cut MLB Akin Ayodele

Dolphins re-sign QB Chad Pennington

Eagles cut RB Brian Westbrook

Eagles cut MLB Will Witherspoon

Eagles re-sign FB Leonard Weaver

Falcons sign CB Dunta Robinson

Falcons re-sign QB Chris Redman

Giants sign FS Antrel Rolle

Jets acquire CB Antonio Cromartie from Chargers for conditional 2011 third-round pick

Jets cut CB Donald Strickland

Lions acquire DT Corey Williams and 2010 7th-rounder from Browns for 2010 5th-rounder

Lions sign WR Nate Burleson

Lions sign DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Lions re-sign OT Jon Jansen

Lions cut DT Grady Jackson

Packers re-sign OT Chad Clifton

Packers waive S Matt Giordano

Packers cut 3-4 DE Michael Montgomery

Panthers cut QB Jake Delhomme

Panthers cut DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu

Panthers cut OLB Na’il Diggs

Panthers sign QB A.J. Feeley

Patriots re-sign RLB Tully Banta-Cain

Patriots re-sign NT Vince Wilfork

Patriots re-sign G Stephen Neal

Raiders re-sign OT Khalif Barnes

Rams waive TE Derek Fine

Ravens acquire WR Anquan Boldin and 2010 5th-rounder from Cardinals for 2010 3rd-, 4th-rounders

Redskins re-sign DT Lorenzo Alexander

Redskins re-sign DE Phillip Daniels

Redskins re-sign OT Mike Williams

Saints re-sign S Pierson Prioleau

Texans re-sign WR Kevin Walter

Texans re-sign P Matt Turk

 

Julius Peppers signs with Bears

Chester Taylor signs with Bears

Brandon Manumaleuna signs with Bears

Gary Brackett resigns with Colts

Dunta Robinson signs with Falcons

Antonio Cromartie traded to Jets

Corey Williams traded to Lions

Nate Burleson signs Lions

Kyle Vanden Bosch signs with Lions

Anquan Boldin traded to Ravens

Karlos Dansby signs with Dolphins

Vince Wilfork resigns with Patriots

Antrel Rolle signs with Giants

Kerry Rhodes traded to Cardinals

Aaron Kampman signs with Jaguars

Chad Clifton resigns with Packers

Thomas Jones signs with Chiefs

Antonio Bryant signs with Bengals

Derrick Mason resigns with Ravens

Jamal Williams signs with Broncos

Larry Johnson signs with Redskins

Jake Delhomme signs with Browns

Brady Quinn traded to Broncos

LaDainian Tomlinson signs with Jets

Kamerion Wimbley traded to Raiders

Charlie Whitehurst traded to Seahawks

Joey Porter signs with Cardinals

Sheldon Brown traded to Browns

Willie Parker signs with Redskins

Donovan McNabb traded to Redskins

Rob Sims traded to Lions

Santonio Holmes traded to Jets

Denver Broncos trade Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a 2nd round pick and a 2011 2nd round pick

49ers acquire WR Ted Ginn Jr. from Dolphins for 2010 5th-round pick

Mike Williams signs with Seahawks

Ernie Sims traded to Eagles, Tony Scheffler to Lions

Byron Leftwich traded to Steelers

Torry Holt signs with Patriots

Adam Carriker traded to Redskins

Jason Taylor signs with Jets

Ben Roethlisberger suspended

Jason Campbell traded to Raiders

Leon Washington traded to Seahawks

LenDale White traded to Seahawks

Kirk Morrison traded to Jaguars

Bryant McFadden traded to Steelers

Cowboys acquire Alex Barron from Rams for Bobby Carpenter

Justin Smiley traded to Jaguars

John Henderson signs with Raiders

Jamaal Brown traded to Redskins

Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks

Lawrence Jackson traded to Lions

Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks
Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks
Kentwan Balmer traded to Seahawks

 

2010 NFL Mock Draft Alt

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This is not a mock draft update. This is an alternate mock draft. My other mock draft is what I believe will happen. This is what I believe should happen. This will not be as frequently updated because I don’t change my opinion on what should happen as much as I change what I believe will happen, but you can expect updates on this after the combine, once right after the bulk of free agency is done, maybe once or twice through pro days and than once right before the draft. My other mock which I will call the “will” mock, will continue to be updated weekly. This mock will be called the “should” mock. 

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St. Louis Rams- QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)

Detroit Lions- OT Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DT Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)

Washington Redskins- OT Charles Brown (USC)

Kansas City Chiefs- S Eric Berry (Tennessee)

Seattle Seahawks- QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)

Cleveland Browns- 3-4 DE Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)

Oakland Raiders- DE Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech)

Buffalo Bills- QB Tim Tebow (Florida)

Jacksonville Jaguars- CB Joe Haden (Florida)

Denver Broncos- WR Damian Williams (USC)

Miami Dolphins- RLB Brandon Graham (Michigan)

San Francisco 49ers- MLB Rolando McClain (Alabama)

Seattle Seahawks- OT Bruce Campbell (Maryland)

New York Giants- MLB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)

Tennessee Titans- DT Dan Williams (Tennessee)

 

San Francisco 49ers- OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)

Pittsburgh Steelers- S Earl Thomas (Texas)

Atlanta Falcons- DE Everson Griffen (USC)

Houston Texans- RB Jahvid Best (California)

Cincinnati Bengals- TE Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)

New England Patriots- WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)

Green Bay Packers- RB CJ Spiller (Clemson)

Philadelphia Eagles- CB Kyle Wilson (Boise State)

Baltimore Ravens- 3-4 DE Jared Odrick (Penn State)

Arizona Cardinals- NT Terrence Cody (Alabama)

Dallas Cowboys- G Mike Iupati (Idaho)

San Diego Chargers- 3-4 DE Brian Price (UCLA)

New York Jets- RLB Jerry Hughes (TCU)

Minnesota Vikings- CB Brandon Ghee (Wake Forest)

Indianapolis Colts-OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma)

New Orleans Saints- OLB Eric Norwood (Penn State)

 

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Running Backs updated 4/17/10

Wide Receivers updated 4/17/10

Tight Ends updated 4/17/10

Offensive Tackles updated 4/17/10 

Guards updated 4/17/10 

Centers updated 4/17/10 

 

Nose Tackles updated 4/17/10 

Defensive Tackles updated 4/17/10 

3-4 Defensive Ends updated 4/17/10 

Defensive Ends updated 4/17/10 

Rush Linebackers updated 4/17/10 

Outside Linebackers updated 4/17/10 

Middle Linebackers updated 4/17/10 

Cornerbacks updated 4/17/10 

Safeties updated 4/17/10 

Kickers updated 4/3/10

Punters updated 4/3/10 

 

2010 NFL Draft Pro Days

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I don’t put a ton of stock into Pro Days. All I care about is 40 times for players who didn’t run at The Combine, seeing quarterbacks throw who didn’t run at The Combine, and weigh ins. If a player runs a 4.4 at his combine and then a 4.5 at his Pro Day, I don’t much, if any, stock into it because Pro Day 40 times are known for being a bit shotty. I only use Pro Day 40 times if the player didn’t run at his Combine and even then I take it with a grain of salt.

WR David Gettis- Baylor UP

Yes, I don’t put much into 40 times, but Gettis showed nice consistency running a 4.39 after running a 4.47 at The Combine. Pretty impressive when you consider he’s 6-3 216. He also has a 10’4″ broad jump. He didn’t do much on the field last year, or ever for that matter, but Al Davis could still be interested in the 3rd. For alive owners, he’s a 6th or 7th round prospect. But he wasn’t even on my radar before his Pro Day.

S Jordan Lake- Baylor DOWN

Lake wasn’t invited to The Combine so he needed a big day to get drafted. A 4.79 at 6-1 (1 inch shorter than listed) 209 with a mere 30 inch vertical didn’t do him any favors. I’d be surprised if he got drafted.

WR Naaman Roosevelt – Buffalo DOWN

I still would draft him if given the chance, but a 4.60 at 6-0 189 doesn’t help him. He could have trouble getting drafted now, after a down year last year, but I like his hands and his upside. He could be a decent slot guy at the next level.

QB John Skelton- Fordham UP

Having never gotten the chance to see him play at Fordham, getting to watch Skelton throw at his Combine was pretty impressive. I have heard the hype around him, but was conservative in my grading of him, a small school kid, until I actually say what he had. The only thing he appeared to struggle with was deep accuracy, but he has a huge arm and showed nice touch and footwork on his short throws.

TE Colin Peek- Alabama DOWN

He’s a great blocker, but weighing in at just 252 pounds hurts and so does running a 4.93 40. He also only benched 19 reps of 225. He needed a good Pro Day to keep his status as the top blocking tight end in the class, with guys like Mike Hoomanawanui and Nate Byham impressing at the Senior Bowl and Combine. Peek did not do that and he could slip as a result. That slip could be pretty significant given his position as a run blocking tight end. That could be a 2 round slip.

CB Brian Burney- Colorado UP

Put himself on the map with a 4.38 40 at 5-11 202 and a 39 inch vertical. I don’t think he’ll be much at the next level, but he has upside and you can do a lot worse than that in the 7th round. Most likely he’ll go undrafted and get an invite to camp and a chance to win a 4th cornerback job.

DE Alex Daniels- Cincinnati UP

A good job of putting on weight, 265 pounds, and still being fast, 4.55. However, I have to take that with a grain of salt. Something seemed up with Cincinnati’s 40 times at their Pro Day. Gilyard ran a whole .1 faster than at his combine, Ricardo Matthews ran a 4.80 at 6-2 290 and Aaron Webster ran a 4.48 at 6-1 207. Something seemed up with those. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time. All that being said, I’ll increase his stock a little. He should be a solid nickel rusher in the NFL.

OT Anthony Davis– Rutgers DOWN

How can I lower his stock if he didn’t do anything? Well simply that, he did nothing. He didn’t show up to his Pro Day, canceling at the last minute (Andre Smith anyone?). He needed to be in shape for his Pro Day after showing up out of shape to The Combine, but he didn’t even show up to the Pro Day, probably because he was even more out of shape. This show he lacks commitment (bailing at the last minute) and work ethic (being out of shape). Neither of those things are good for an offensive lineman. This guy might as well have BUST stamped across his forehead.

RB Keith Totson- Oklahoma State UP

Normally I don’t pay much attention to improved 40 times, but Totson also lost 7 pounds, from 212 to 205, and as a result of that ran a tenth of a second faster. I like the work ethic and discipline so I’ll move him back up a little.

 

C Kevin Matthews- Texas A&M UP

Football is in his blood (his dad is Hall of Fame center Bruce Matthews) and he looked the part of Bruce Matthews’s son at his Pro Day looking really good in positional drills. In a weak center class, Matthews could get himself drafted.

CB Jordan Pugh- Texas A&M UP

Already a very intriguing late round prospect in my eyes, as one of the most underrated cornerbacks in the Big 12, Pugh really caught my eye with a 4.44 40 at 5-10 196. I’m hoping others took notice too. He looked good in positional drills too, but that didn’t surprise me as much as the time.

RB Deji Karim- Southern Illinois UP

One thing I do like about Pro Days, watching guys I’ve never heard of. Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim had 1694 yards on a 7.4 YPC and 18 touchdowns last year, albeit for a small school, and then he came out and ran a 4.37 at 5-9 210 and then looked very good in his positional drills. He’s an interesting late round prospect with his combination of size, speed, and production. He also caught 17 passes last year, another plus.

CB Rafael Priest– TCU DOWN

Didn’t run because of his foot injury. He’s still a favorite sleeper of mine, but I was expecting his foot to be healed by now.

G Brandon Carter- Texas Tech UP

This is what I like to see. Ran a poor 5.36 at his Combine, so he lost 10 pounds and then ran a 5.24. A 5.24 at 6-6 319 isn’t overly impressive, and for an offensive lineman 40 times barely matter, but I love the dedication and commitment to football. Overall he has lost about 30 pounds in the last 2 years, showing good dedication to get into shape and stop being overweight.

RLB Jan Jorgensen- BYU DOWN

Yikes! Already undersized at 256, Jorgensen ran a 4.93 at his Pro Day. With only 6.5 sacks last year and a poor size/speed combination, he’s a long shot to get drafted.

CB Traye Simmons- Minnesota DOWN

Ran a 4.58 at 5-9 180. No scout wants to see that, me included, especially for someone on the fringe of being drafted. He still has some things I like that he brings to the table, but I don’t see it as enough.

CB Devin Ross- Arizona DOWN

Basically the same story as Simmons, but worse with a 4.63 (after a 4.56 at his Combine) at 5-10 183. He could still get drafted, but the thing I liked most about him, seeing him last year, was his fluidity and athletic upside. Not anymore.

TE Scott Sicko- New Hampshire UP

I love him as a late round sleeper out of small school New Hampshire, but he had some issues with size in the past, being about 240 at New Hampshire. He was 251 at his Pro Day (plenty big) and still ran a 4.53 with a 35 inch vertical and looked comfortable in the drills playing with that weight. 

RLB Thaddeus Gibson- Ohio State UP

Normally I don’t pay much attention to improved 40 times, but I will take notice if there is a significant increase or decrease for someone. Gibson is a 243 pound pass rusher who has to play rush linebacker because of his size, so the 4.71 he ran at The Combine, though not too far off from his projected time of mid to late 4.6, was not good enough for even early Day 3 consideration. Now, after his 4.58 40 time, I can see him more fitting that role as a rush linebacker in the NFL and for that reason, he could be a 5th or even a 4th rounder given the need for athletic fluid rush linebackers to play the 3-4. I do still have some concerns about his ability to switch positions and his production on the field last year wasn’t great. He had have 45 tackles and 13 tackles for loss, but only 4 sacks.

CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah- Indiana of Pennsylvania UP

First of all, how did his parents name him, hit random keys on a keyboard (or typewriter, considering his birth date)? Second of all, there’s an Indiana in Pennsylvania? What? All that aside, AOA is a very athletic cornerback with good speed and amazing kick returning ability. His 4.31 40 time, a major improvement over his 4.43 from the Combine, shows more of that amazing speed we were expecting from him. He could get drafted in the 4th on upside and he’s certainly one of the more intriguing small school mid round prospects. He averaged 29.7 yards per return on kick returns last year and 12.5 yards per return on punt returns. He also scored 5 special team touchdowns

S Morgan Burnett- Georgia Tech UP

Burnett didn’t work out at the Combine, so he needed a strong Pro Day. A 4.42 40 at 6-1 209 and a 39.5 inch vertical show his athletic potential. He could be a late 1st round or early 2nd round pick in any other year, but this is one of the strongest safety classes in the last ten years so he could fall to the late 2nd. Still, these measurables but him in the running, in a big way, with Nate Allen and Chad Jones to be the 4th safety off the board.

CB Joe Haden– Florida UP

Turns out that 4.57 40 from his Combine was a result of a sore back. Haden ran a 4.43 40 at his Pro Day, in the rain nonetheless, so I’ll move him back to his Pre-Combine status. He’s still, by far, my top cornerback.

MLB Brandon Spikes– Florida DOWN

He had looked slow this year in games, but I was waiting to see him run a 40 before I called him slow because he has run 4.6s in the past. I thought the projected 4.75 was outrageous. Turns out it was, outrageously low that is. Spikes ran a 5.03 at Florida’s Pro Day. He was regarded as slow and complacent before his Pro Day and he certainly did nothing but back either of those things up. He’s now solely a 3-4 middle linebacker and could slip out of the 2nd day all together. No one wants a middle linebacker that slow and complacent. He has upside, but he no longer appears to care.

QB Tim Tebow– Florida UP

He didn’t look great in terms of throwing delivery at his Pro Day, but he certainly, mechanically looked a ton better than he did in the Senior Bowl and all last season. In fact, the work he has made on his throw is a huge testament to his amazing work ethic and love of the sport. He’s still a project and far from a finished project, but he has good upside and I think he has the work ethic to fulfill it. I don’t see why some places regard him as less than a 2nd round prospect.

CB Donovan Warren- Michigan DOWN

Didn’t look great at his Pro Day, running a 4.62 and struggled in drills some as well. I still am very high on him and his shutdown skills, but it doesn’t look like a lot of people agree with me. 

RLB Jason Worilds- Virginia Tech UP

I rarely care when a player runs a faster 40 at his Pro Day than his Combine, but Worilds’ 4.47 makes me take notice. He ran a very solid 4.61 at his Combine, but a 4.47 at 6-1 254 puts him on a completely different level. He didn’t do much last year, but he has experience playing rush linebacker and has amazing athleticism. His athleticism is right behind that of Jason Pierre Paul and Sergio Kindle and his production was only slightly less than either of there’s. He could sneak into the 2nd round, but, like Kindle and JPP, I have him ranked lower than he could go because I like to see a player actually produce on the college level before I use a pick in the first 3 rounds on him. 

DE Greg Hardy– Mississippi UP

I think he saved his stock and may have put himself back into day two consideration at his Pro Day. He lost about 8 pounds (now at 277) and ran 4.79, .08 seconds faster. He’s still talented and some teams may take this improvement and the lost weight as a sign of good things to come. I still have my doubts, but this helps.

WR Freddie Barnes- Bowling Green DOWN

Yikes! 4.67 40. 30.5 inch vertical. 8 foot 11 inch broad jump. He’s got good hands and he caught a metric shitton of balls (yes, that is a legit unit of measurement) last year, but he was doing it in an offense that bloated stats and he just did not look athletic at all at his Pro Day. He’s going to find the NFL very difficult. I can’t see him making the transition. 

TE Rob Gronkowski– Arizona UP

There were rumors that, after back surgery that caused him to miss all of last season, he was still not healthy. I think he proved that wrong because, simply put, you can’t run a 4.65 at 6-6 258 with a bad back. The injury, and the rust that comes along with not playing a whole year because of injury, are still issues, but this guy could have been a first rounder if he had a good year this year and there’s no doubting he could be a steal for a team in the 2nd round. I think he’s clearly the 2nd best tight end in this draft class, at least in my mind, because of Dennis Pitta’s lack of elite athleticism and upside and Aaron Hernandez’s small frame and inability to run block.  

QB Sam Bradford– Oklahoma UP

Bradford looked great in his Pro Day, showing the stronger arm that it was predicted he would have when he showed up 15-20 pounds heavier to The Combine. The Rams have not announced him as the #1 pick, saying they are going to wait until his private workout with them on the 19th, but I would be very surprised if he wasn’t the pick and they didn’t have a contract in place with him before draft day on the 22nd. 

WR Dez Bryant– Oklahoma State NEUTRAL

Bryant’s measurables and workout in the positional drills, especially after basically a year off of football, were really impressive considering he was wearing brand new cleats that had not been broken in before. However, when you consider that the reason he did not have cleats is because he “forgot,” it’s hard to consider this pro day a success. He is known for having mental lapses on the field, and dropped a few catchable balls today, so forgetting something as important as your cleats cancels out the good that the strong workout did, especially when it’s something as important of your Pro Day after being suspended a whole year for something stupid. He really did not seem to get the importance of this day.

TE Fendi Onobun- Houston UP

A 4.45 40 at 6-6 252? Onobun should just buy a house in Oakland now as Al Davis is going to be targeting him in the late rounds. Who cares that the former Arizona basketball forward only caught 2 passes in his college career? a 4.45 at 6-6 252! In all seriousness, Onobun is a huge risk of a late round pick and has almost no football experience, but you can definitely see the upside. Most likely he’ll be undrafted if Al Davis chooses to pass on him, but could sign with a team and try to make their week 1 roster.

WR Carlton Mitchell- South Florida UP

Followed up a 4.49 at 6-3 215 at The Combine with a 4.40 on his Pro Day and he also looked to have good hands in the drills. He didn’t produce at an elite level in college, but he’s full of physical upside and merits a look in the 5th. Al Davis is going to have a hard time choosing between him and David Gettis (6-3 216 4.39) in the 3rd/4th round range. Mitchell is better than Gettis though, as he did have 40 catches for 706 yards and 4 catches last year.

S Michael Greco- Central Florida UP

He’s very raw and didn’t produce much last year but if a 4.31 at 6-3 230 can get Taylor Mays drafted in the first, than a 4.40 at 6-3 224 can get this raw strong safety drafted in the late rounds. Al Davis doesn’t need safeties this year, but he may consider Greco anyway.

DT Vince Oghobaase– Duke UP

A 5.29 forty was just the start, after a 5.43 at The Combine, but Oghobaase looked much healthier today than he did a month ago. He’s a first round talent when healthy, the issue is, with his injuries, past and present, he’s probably a 4th rounder.

K Garrett Lindholm- Tarleton State UP

Where is Tarleton State? Who cares! Level of competition doesn’t matter with kickers. If you can kick, you can kick anywhere. Lindholm nailed a 64 yarded last year and then went out on his Pro Day and nailed 3 of 4 from SIXTY PLUS YARDS!!! I normally am against drafting a kicker in the first 5 rounds, but this Sebastian Janikowski clone is an exception. Teams like the Bengals, Ravens, and Falcons, who desperately need kicking help, will consider him in the 5th and make him the first kicker off the board, even before highly hyped Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin. 

DT/3-4 DE Jay Ross- East Carolina DOWN

I don’t get this decision. Ross played all of his college career at 315-320 pounds. He played fine and could have been a nose tackle in the NFL and gotten drafted about 2 rounds earlier than if he had not been viewed as a nose tackle prospect. The weigh was not hampering his agility. Yet, he still decided to drop 13 pounds, to 302, which is not nose tackle size. It helped his 40 time, 4.99, but losing the ability to play that coveted position hurts his stock. Instead of 4th round range, he’s looking at 5th or 6th. I drop him from a late 3rd round prospect to a 5th.

NT Linval Joseph- East Carolina UP

Joseph was smart enough not to lose very much weight, dropping only to a very fit 319. He still has the size to play nose tackle. However, he was still able to drpp his already impressive 5.09 to 4.93. He proved himself to be one of the most agile big men in the country last year and is now clearly my #4 nose tackle. That could sneak him into round 2. 

S Quentin Scott- Northern Iowa UP

What is with all of these incredibly athletic safety? Scott, who was nicknamed Taylor Mays by his teammates, but on an amazing show for all 2 of the scouts that came to watch Northern Iowa’s Pro Day with a 4.40 40 at 6-4 224. He is, according to many reports, a very hard hitter who isn’t completely inept in coverage so he could get drafted in the late rounds as a project. At first glance, he seems like a Michael Mitchell type player and he came out of nowhere to go in the 2nd round and it turns out multiple teams had 2nd or 3rd round grades on him. Keep on your eye on this kid.