NFL

Strengths: Prototypical size with room to bulk Ridiculously quick first step Has great speed and athleticism Terrific flexibility and balance Underrated power Plays at a very high level when motivated Nice agility and lateral movement Equips a variety of pass rush moves Strong hands Anticipates snap count well Great counter moves Seems comfortable in coverage…

Strengths: Great height and long arms NFL-level strength and bulk Hands catcher Very athletic Terror in red zone Good focus when making catch Tough to bring down in open field Speed to stretch field vertically Mismatch for linebackers Great Y.A.C. Knows how to settle in zone Versatile; can line up in slot Highly productive Beats…

Strengths: Very big, strong frame Tough and competitive Displays great body control Nice catch radius Physical runner after the catch – doesn’t shy from contact Good job of reading coverages Will find the soft spots in zone Savvy route runner Changes speeds and really sells the corner Impressive ball skills Does a good job of…

Strengths: Highly productive and consistent Sneaky athletic Has an intriguing second gear in open field Savvy route runner Understands how to set up corners Simply doesn’t drop the football – period Very good sideline awareness Nice footwork Changes speeds, uses head fakes, dips hips – does the little things as a receiver Comes back to…

Strengths: Very good, smooth athlete Outstanding receiver after the catch Nice hand-eye coordination Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Consistent, soft hands Elusive with nice speed Tough over the middle Not an easy tackle Great red-zone target Terrific vision in open field Prototypical H-Back or spread tight end Weaknesses: Mediocre size Very poor…

The Vikings waived Randy Moss. Who’s the favorite to land him by Tuesday, 4 Eastern? Here’s my short list: New England Patriots This is obvious. I don’t think the Patriots will put in a claim for Moss because they’re last on the list. If no one claims Moss, they can just sign him without paying…

Here’s the waiver wire list in order of record, as well as any reports indicating any interest in Randy Moss. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute updates. Buffalo Bills – Bills have claimed Shawne Merriman. Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys – NFL Network reports no interest. San Francisco 49ers – Sacramento Bee reports that Moss will not be…

Strengths: Great height/length and build Explosive speed Good athlete with nice change of direction Great red zone defender – protects end zone Solid timing on jump balls Very good in run support Not afraid to take on a block Physical and will deliver big hits Outstanding at anticipating routes; instinctive Quick hips Can turn and…

Strengths: Big, strong frame Very physical off the jam Natural pass catcher with soft hands High points on jump balls Uses body to shield corners Tough to bring down in open field Productive Y.A.C. receiver Clutch on third down Impressive body control; coordinated athlete Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Extremely competitive; good…