2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Andrew Luck

Strengths: Extremely accurate Quick release Smart decision-maker; protects the football Good field vision Phenomenal at making progressions through a defense Extremely mobile with scrambling ability Uncanny ability to throw on the run Bails out blockers with ability to avoid sacks Very intelligent; understands the chess match Made play calls from playbook; not just a few…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Trent Richardson

Strengths: Ideal build and size Quickness to the hole Vision Tough, physical runner Runs behind pads Proper pad level Has good straight-line speed Can break off long runs Shiftiness Capable of handling a large amount of touches Excellent hands Phenomenal receiving ability Willing blocker in blitz pickup; has potential to be very good Didn’t take…
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2012 NBA Draft Stock

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] 2012 NBA Draft Stock Updated 2/8 2012 NBA Draft Stock: Buying Bradley Beal, SG, Florida, Fr. To be…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Michael Floyd

Strengths: Excellent size Phenomenal hands; rarely ever drops a pass Skilled at defeating jams Advanced route-runner; sudden out of breaks Physical with cornerbacks Breaks tackles; gets yards after contact Dangerous with ball in his hands Smart Athletic Quick feet Good-sized target Leaping ability Tough red zone receiver Quality blocker Adept at finding soft spots in…
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2012 NBA Draft Stock

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] 2012 NBA Draft Stock Updated 2/2 2012 NBA Draft Stock: Buying Moe Harkless, SF, St. John’s, Fr. Harkless…
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2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Vontaze Burfict

Strengths: Sideline-to-sideline speed Quickness to the hole Fabulous closing speed Tough run defender Has the ability to take on and shed blocks Good instincts Tackling technique Ideal size Plays with shear violence Hard hitter Quick feet Strong pass defender Understands zone concepts Adept at reading quarterback’s eyes Gets good depth in his zone drops Fabulous…
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NFL Picks Against the Spread: Super Bowl XLVI

NFL Picks (Preseason 2011): 11-4 (+$1,340) NFL Picks (Week 1, 2011): 5-9-2 (-$575) NFL Picks (Week 2, 2011): 6-8-2 (-$1,030) NFL Picks (Week 3, 2011): 10-5-1 (+$610) NFL Picks (Week 4, 2011): 7-9 (-$970) NFL Picks (Week 5, 2011): 9-4 (-$270) NFL Picks (Week 6, 2011): 5-7-1 (-$1,290) NFL Picks (Week 7, 2011): 4-8-1 (-$820)…
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superbowl46

What is this? Welcome to my sixth-annual Super Bowl Live Blog. I’ll be posting comments like this throughout the evening about every three minutes. Keep refreshing this page if you want to check out what I think about the game, announcers, commercials, etc. I’ll post my first comment around 5:30ish. I might have some guest…
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2011 NFL Betting Props

2011 NFL Betting Props: Teams Jacksonville Jaguars: Under 6.5 Wins I think the Jaguars are one of the worst teams in the NFL. Jack Del Rio is a lame-duck coach, while David Garrard is a couple poor games away from being benched. The offensive line is garbage, while the defense can’t put pressure on the…
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