NFL

Strengths: Prototypical length and bulk Long arms Very strong at point of attack Nice job of extending hands and controlling opponent Flashes high potential in run support Sets the edge Good job of shedding linemen Strong technician Plays with solid motor Scheme versatile High upside as 5-technique Weaknesses: Below-average athleticism Lacks explosion Mediocre agility Uncomfortable…

Strengths: Big frame for a RB Great lower body strength and mass Makes quick decisions as a runner Nice traffic runner – shows poise in tight spaces Great quality of suddenness to his running style Willing blocker Takes care of the football Nice short area burst Hits hole quickly Patient back who will set up…

Strengths: Imposing size for his position Very strong; shows power to get off jam Adept to reading coverages and settling into zone Aggressive runner off the catch; can break some tackles Great hands and ball skills Shows ability to adjust to poorly thrown ball Elite concentration when ball is in air; good body control Tough…

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…

Strengths: Prototypical length and frame Athletic freak Displays good flexibility Smooth, fluid hips Outstanding ability to adjust, mirror, and recover Elite agility and speed Great in pass protection Nice awareness; head on swivel and picks up blitz Good hands; extends and locks on Light on his feet Instinctual Solid run blocker Love his footwork Ridiculously…