2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Justin Houston

Strengths: Strong upper and lower body Long arms Solid tackler Proven pass-rushing skills; threat off edge Explosive off snap Speed to pursue Hard worker; workout warrior Experience as 3-4 linebacker and 4-3 end Weaknesses: Too focused on rushing passer Limited experience dropping into pass coverage – liability Tendency to quit if play is away from…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nick Fairley

Strengths: Bulk with frame to get bigger; long arms Quick off snap Explosive force Gap penetrator – makes plays behind line Plays angry, bull rusher Pursues laterally Solid against the run Decent speed for his size Good footwork Scheme versatile Weaknesses: Can gain lower body strength Only two seasons in FBS – one productive Needs…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Phil Taylor

Strengths: Massive frame and carries weight well Great strength and power Violent, quick hands and uses them well Can push pocket with bull rush Run-stuffing anchor Space eater who occupies blockers Agile for his size with good balance Mean streak Scheme versatile nose tackle Weaknesses: Has dropped considerable weight, but still a concern Just one…
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2011 NFL Draft Pro Day Results

2011 Pro Day Results: March 28, 2011 Cincinnati Armon Binns, WR, Cincinnati Height: 6-3. Weight: 209. Projected 40 Time: 4.58. Combine 40 Time: 4.50. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 10-1. Hand: 9 1/2. Projected Round (2011): 6-FA. 3/29/11: Armon Binns stood on his 40 time from the Combine, but improved his vertical…
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Jerks of the Week – March 28, 2011

Jerks of the Week for March 28, 2011 JERK OF THE WEEK NO. 1: Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard computers have worked really well for me over the years. I’ve had two laptops (including the one I’m currently using) and a desktop all made by HP, and they’ve held up pretty well despite the fact that I’ve left…
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2011 NFL Draft Mailbag

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I’ve included some of these comments and my responses to them. 3/28/11 2011 NFL Draft E-mails – Random AFC Questions and Comments From Cindy: The Bill’s had one of the worst DEFENCE…
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2010 NFL Betting Props

2010 NFL Betting Props: Teams Arizona Cardinals: Under 7.5 Wins I have the Cardinals going 6-10 in my 2010 NFL Season Previews. The big headliner is Kurt Warner’s retirement, but Arizona also endured the loss of Anquan Boldin, Karlos Dansby and Antrel Rolle. The offensive line is still a mess. Betting 2 Units (+120) on…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Torrey Smith

Strengths: Speed – legit deep threat Quick with a nice burst Separates after the catch Tracks ball well Outstanding kick returner Solid character Weaknesses: Lacks route running experience Not enough strength to beat press coverage Should catch with hands more (small hands) Unlikely to make plays over the middle Limited run blocking skills Average height…
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2011 NFL Draft Pro Day Results

2011 Pro Day Results: March 27, 2011 West Virginia Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia Height: 5-8. Weight: 179. Projected 40 Time: 4.36. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.26. Benchx225: 24. Vertical: 35.5. Broad: . Projected Round (2011): 3-5. 3/28/11: Noel Devine didn’t run or work out at the Combine, but he was…
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