2014

This is the 2014 NFL Combine Bench Press Recap for the offensive linemen. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2014 NFL Combine: Bench Press Recap – Offensive Linemen By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The most impressive bench press total belongs to Tennessee offensive tackle Antonio Richardson. He tied for second among all offensive linemen with 36…

This is the 2014 NFL Combine Weigh-In Recap for the running backs. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2014 NFL Combine: Weigh-In Recap – Running Backs By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The top back in the draft is Ohio State’s Carlos Hyde, and he checked in at 5-foot-11, 230-pounds. The bruising back could vault himself into…

This is the 2014 NFL Combine Weigh-In Recap for the wide receivers. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2014 NFL Combine: Weigh-In Recap – Wide Receivers By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The wideout who passed the eyeball test in the most impressive fashion was Florida State’s Kelvin Benjamin. At 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, Benjamin is a massive…

This is the 2014 NFL Combine Weigh-In Recap for the quarterbacks. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2014 NFL Combine: Weigh-In Recap – Quarterbacks By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The quarterback who helped himself the most at the weigh in was Central Florida’s Blake Bortles. He checked in at 6-foot-5, 232-pounds. That is excellent size for…

Strengths: Excellent size Strength Effective run-blocker Ability to sustain blocks Physical Arm length Balance More agility than one would think Shows some nimble movement for a big blocker Has some quickness to the second level Well suited for a man-blocking scheme Ability to stay on his feet Has some mean streak Strong hands Upside Weaknesses:…

This is the 2014 NFL Combine Weigh-In Recap for the offensive linemen. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2014 NFL Combine: Weigh-In Recap – Offensive Linemen By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell The consensus top-rated offensive lineman, Texas A&M left tackle Jake Matthews, checked in at 6-foot-5, 308-pounds with 33 3/8-inch arms. The height and weight are…

Strengths: Overwhelming size and strength Can’t be moved off line of scrimmage Tremendous run-defender Surprising quickness Powerful bull rush Huge bulk When he plays with good pad level, he can bully offensive linemen Constantly fills his gap Requires multiple blockers Perfect fit as a zero-technique in a 3-4 Scheme versatility Weaknesses: Must work on leverage,…

Strengths: Man-coverage ability on slot receivers Could conceivably play some nickel corner Instinctive Quickness Fluid, can flip his hips and run Covers a lot of ground Always around the ball Solid run-defender Excellent tackler Ball skills Superb at picking up receivers in off-man coverage Natural zone-safety skills Versatility Intelligence Durable Experienced Weaknesses: Undersized Short Lacks…

By Walter Cherepinsky – @walterfootball Feb. 18, 2014 If you missed the 50,000 or so tweets regarding Mike Mayock’s conference call Tuesday afternoon, here are some of the important things he had to say regarding the 2014 NFL Draft: Khalil Mack runs like a safety. Explodes off the edge. One of elite edge guys in…