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2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Walt12 years ago2 years ago015 mins

Last update: Thursday, April 3, 2014. Major changes in all 5 rounds. Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated at least once per week (Tuesday afternoons and other times for important events.). Check out old versions of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock…

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Jerks of the Week – Sept. 16, 2024

Walt1 year ago1 year ago014 mins

Jerks of the Week: Sept. 16, 2024 Jerk of the Week: Walt Goes to Vegas 2024, Part 1: The Philadelphia International Airport It wouldn’t be a true Walt Goes to Vegas series if I didn’t cite a conversation I had with a former dear friend of mine about the Philadelphia International Airport. I often criticize…

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: J.J. McCarthy

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

J.J. McCarthy, 6-3/202 Quarterback Michigan J.J. McCarthy Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Good skill set Strong arm Throws well outside the numbers Can make all the throws required Easy velocity Can sling fastballs into tight windows Can toss touch passes Throws a catchable ball Capable of lofting the ball downfield Can make throws off…

2024 Backward NFL Mock Draft

Walt2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

Last update: Sunday, April 14, 2023. This is our 15th-annual backward mock draft. It’s what it sounds like: What would the 2023 NFL Draft look like if the order were reversed? Who would the Chiefs take with the first pick? My annual Backward NFL Mock Draft is listed below. Go here for my 2024 NFL…

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2015 NFL Draft Mailbag

Walt9 years ago2 years ago013 mins

I received many e-mails and tweets about my 2015 NFL Mock Draft and the upcoming NFL Draft in general. To share the answers to the questions publicly, I decided to start up a mailbag column. Pass along your NFL draft questions and comments. I’ll put together a mailbag periodically that answers questions/comments sent via email…

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2009 NFL Draft Mailbag

Walt15 years ago2 years ago07 mins

NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: Note that the e-mails I received have been italicized and left unedited. My responses follow them. 4/15/09 2009 NFL Draft E-mails – Pettigrew, Sandwich and Tank From Adel H.: The Falcons are in no way going to take Pettigrew from OK St if Brian Cushing or Clay Matthews are still on…

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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Baker Steinkuhler

Charlie Campbell13 years ago2 years ago07 mins

Career Recap: There was a lot of excitement for the Cornhuskers tackle tandem of Jared Crick and Steinkuhler heading into the 2011 season. Aside from some good moments, the duo didn’t have the impact that Nebraska hoped. Crick went down with a season-ending injury after playing in only five games and Steinkuhler didn’t play as…

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Jerks of the Jersey Shore – Aug. 1, 2011

Walt14 years ago2 years ago023 mins

Jerks of the Jersey Shore for Aug. 1, 2011 JERK OF THE JERSEY SHORE: Jerks of the Pool If you didn’t read the previous two Jerks of the Week entries, I’m going to spend the next couple of weeks discussing the plethora of Jerks of the Jersey Shore I found while on vacation the week…

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2014 NFL Draft Team Rumors: Picks 17-32

Walt11 years ago2 years ago056 mins

These are NFL Draft rumors for teams. When I see something, I’ll post it here. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Go here to see which reporters were most and least accurate in 2013. Back to 2014 NFL Draft Rumors: Pick 1-16 Baltimore Ravens: 5/7: “Ravens have performed their due diligence on LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger.” –…

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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marvin Austin

Charlie Campbell15 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Strengths: Athletic with elite quickness Great speed for size Strong upper and lower body Pass-rushing skills Powerful; collapses pocket Capable of drawing double teams Defends run well Scheme versatile Weaknesses: Inconsistent motor; takes plays off Will need to add more pass-rushing moves Has to avoid playing too high Technique needs work Character – suspended 2010…