Strengths: Good size and speed Long arms, strong hands Quick off line Ball skills Threat in the red zone Capable, willing in-line blocker Intelligent High character Weaknesses: Inconsistent route runner Should break more tackles after catch Occasional drops Could add muscle Injury history Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a…

Welcome to the new Sunday Smackdown section, a place for you to talk trash and discuss each individual NFL game during the week leading up to it and while the game is going on. Unlike NFL.com’s GameCenter, almost anything goes here. Certain words – the obvious ones – are bleeped out, but everything else is…

Emmitt on the Brink. The premise: Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Patriots open the 2013 season with a blowout win. Unfortunately, they get into trouble for Spygate II. As punishment, Roger Goodell orders the Patriots to fire Bill Belichick and replace him with Emmitt Smith. Three years later, the Patriots beat the Bears…

Welcome to the new Sunday Smackdown section, a place for you to talk trash and discuss each individual NFL game during the week leading up to it and while the game is going on. Unlike NFL.com’s GameCenter, almost anything goes here. Certain words – the obvious ones – are bleeped out, but everything else is…

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian 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] Missouri Tigers (Last Year: 23-11, 11-7 in SEC) 2013-14 Projected Depth Chart: C: Keanau Post (Jr)/Ryan…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Anfernee Jennings, LB, Alabama – Round 3 After losing veterans Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins in free agency, New England had a need at linebacker, but the team landed Jennings, who is a great scheme fit. He is a tough run defender, a dangerous pass rusher, and…

Strengths: Powerful arm Can make all the NFL throws Dual-threat quarterback Athletic Quickness as a runner Tough to sack Tough to tackle as a ball-carrier Good runner in the open field Toughness Intangibles Weaknesses: Very inaccurate Ball placement Decision-making Turnovers Ball security Throws too many interceptions Summary: From a physical-talent perspective, Thomas has the best…