2012

Strengths: Secure, accurate shotgun snapper Quickness and athleticism Moves well laterally Ability to mirror speed rushers Quick feet Good knee bend Agile Phenomenal initial quickness to get to blocks off snap Plus athletic ability Mature Solid run blocker Gets to blocks on the second level Flexible to play any blocking scheme Reliable Ready to play…

Top Fantasy Quarterbacks: Tom Brady: 27-of-41, 276 yards. 2 TDs, 1 INT. Eli Manning: 30-of-40, 296 yards. 1 TD. Top Fantasy Running Backs: Ahmad Bradshaw: 17 carries, 72 yards. 2 catches, 19 rec. yards. 1 TD. Danny Woodhead: 60 total yards. 1 TD. Top Fantasy Receivers: Aaron Hernandez: 8 catches, 67 yards. 1 TD. Hakeem…

Strengths: Powerful jam Physical with receivers Adept at re-routing/disrupting timing of plays Strong Good tackler Gritty Intelligence Strong run defender Natural fit as a zone corner Understands zone concepts and landmarks Good at breaking up passes Reliable Weaknesses: Tight hips Didn’t produce interceptions Needs to improve recoverability Football speed? Must get more composure Can be…

2012 Offseason Quarterback Predictions Updated March 7, 2012 Follow me @walterfootball It’s another offseason, which means a number of teams will be searching for quarterbacks. Here are my predictions for how each quarterback-needy team will address the position this spring, in 2012 NFL Draft order (excluding the obvious Colts): Cleveland Browns: Sign Matt Flynn Everyone…

Strengths: Elite, rare speed Extremely athletic Hard hitter Ball skills Excellent blitzing ability Able to force fumbles Regularly generates splash plays Can flip his hips to run with receivers Muscular Pursuit skills Three-down linebacker Can recover when initially beat Could star on special teams Durable Weaknesses: Inconsistent Maturity concerns Instincts are hit-and-miss Freelances too much…