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The 14th-annual WalterFootball.com Awards are here! Follow me @walterfootball for updates. M.V.P. – Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos. I’m usually a contrarian when it comes to the MVP award. For instance, I voted Peyton Manning over Adrian Peterson last year because I argued that no running back can win the award, given that the league is…

By Walter Cherepinsky – @walterfootball Feb. 10, 2014 I’d say the response to Missouri defensive end Michael Sam telling the nation that he’s gay was overwhelmingly positive. Most of the tweets I saw commended Sam for revealing his sexual orientation. Many lauded Sam for being brave and attempting to break a barrier in American professional…

2013 NFL Draft Scouting Combine Notes: Positions will be listed as they perform at the combine. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2013 NFL Draft Combine Meetings: Sorted by Team 2013 NFL Draft Combine Meetings: Sorted by Prospect 2013 NFL Draft Combine – Quarterbacks – 2/24 (40s, Weigh-in) 2013 NFL Draft Combine Stock Report – Quarterbacks…

Strengths: Tremendous route-runner Tough to cover out of his breaks Sudden quickness Constantly gains separation Can stretch the field Vertical threat Polished, well-rounded receiver Very good run-after-catch ability Good hands Body control Can make tough, contested receptions Adept at finding soft spots in zone Blocker Scheme versatility Gritty Pure football player Experienced Intelligent Durable Ready…

Strengths: Throws a good deep ball Can make all the NFL throws Powerful arm Dual-threat quarterback Athletic Mechanics Quick release Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Decision making Field vision Toughness; has held up under lots of hits as a runner and passer Improved throughout college Hard worker Good character Team leader Intangibles…