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Six Plays That Make Me A Fan Of WR Odell Beckham’s Game
Some schools are known for producing good athletes whose games don’t translate to the NFL. LSU’s Beckham doesn’t fit that pattern. Craig “Buster” Davis. Devery Henderson. Early Doucet. Brandon LaFell. Terrence Tolliver. These five receivers were good college players at LSU who failed to develop into productive starters that an NFL team feels it’s “set”…
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Boiler Room: QB Johnny Manziel and Why I Think of Ali
Manziel isn’t as haphazard and reckless as you think. The question is will the quarterback’s style become haphazard and reckless at the elevated level of pro football? The Boiler Room Series is my attempt to capture the state of an NFL prospect’s development into a single play. This is an impossible task, but what if…
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Futures: Louisiville QB Teddy Bridgewater
Bridgewater is fluid, relaxed, and confident, but does his arm, deep accuracy, and hand size inspire the NFL’s confidence? Futures: Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater By Matt Waldman The question of what makes a good NFL quarterback isn’t much different than the question of what is healthy eating for a human being. Most want a simple…
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Reese’s Senior Bowl Offensive Practices Day 3
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Futures at Football Outsiders: What’s After Clowney?
by Matt Waldman Jadeveon Clowney is one of the headliners of the 2014 NFL Draft, but defensive end is not this year’s marquee position. One of the predominant reasons is the current prevalence of the 3-4 scheme in the NFL. A true 4-3 end capable of stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback at an…
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Sr. Bowl WR Technique Roundtable
Five Senior Bowl wide receivers talked with Matt Waldman and provided helpful tips behind the techniques of playing their position. RSP: Cody, tell us about your development transitioning from high school to college. Cody Hoffman: In high school, we didn’t even have a receiver’s coach. When I got to BYU I worked on route running and the…
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Jene Bramel’s Day 2 Defensive Practice Reports
Starring “Zach Thomas” and “The Maniac” headlining a dozen notable players catching Bramel’s eye. Tuesday is Momentum Day at the Senior Bowl. Players who started quickly on Monday can build on their performance and generate a positive buzz that can last until the NFL combine and beyond. Players who disappointed at the weigh-in or during practice on Monday need…
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Reese’s Senior Bowl Report Day 2: North-South Offense Notes
Today’s practice report will have a stream of conscious format minus my id. I wouldn’t do that to you. If you haven’t heard elsewhere, the jet stream made a personal appearance at Ladd-Peebles Stadium for Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices. I’m not sure if tomorrow will be as blustery, but the morning practice could…
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Jene Bramel: Does the Reese’s Senior Bowl Put Edge Rushers In Position to Succeed?
Players may be more scheme diverse than ever before, but short practice schedules and a traditional mindset may limit their ability to display their true upside at the Senior Bowl. By Jene Bramel The NFL evolves quickly. Decades ago, Jimmy Johnson’s preference for speed first and size second generated a new wave of defenders. Defensive…
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Jene Bramel’s Reese’s Senior Bowl Defensive Practice Day 1 Notes
Jene Bramel posts his takes on the North squad’s front seven on the opening day of practice. By Jene Bramel The first day of practice in Mobile is a transitional practice of sorts. Each NFL team that I’ve seen coach in Mobile runs their practice a little differently. Players that assimilate concepts in drills and…