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RSP Flashback: Overrated (McFadden/Jones) – Underrated (Forte)
The 2008 RB class was a defining moment for my development as a draft analyst. The love for Darren McFadden was off the charts. Meanwhile there was a back toiling away in New Orleans who I thought was much better. It was another lesson in sticking to what you see and explaining it all in…
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RSP Flashback: Alshon Jeffery Pre-Draft Analysis
How did I grade Alshon Jeffery in the 2012 NFL Draft? A potential cross between Michael Irvin and Cris Carter if Jeffery demonstrates he wants to work like a pro. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina (6-3, 216) Cris Carter-Michael Irvin is also a good best-case scenario for a player of Jeffery’s talents. However, where Criner has a dash…
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Futures: Jared Abbrederis vs. Bradley Roby
In the case of Bradley Roby vs. Jared Abbrederis was the outcome based on rust or polish? I’ll take polish. Futures: Jared Abbrederis vs. Bradley Roby by Matt Waldman Depending whom you ask, Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby is one of the top three to five cornerbacks in the 2014 NFL Draft. Draftniks love…
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LSU WR Jarvis Landry: The Gap Between Mundane and Extraordinary
Tall, fast, and skilled with the ball in his hands, Jarvis Landry has the physical skills that excites fans and college beat writers about his NFL potential. The LSU receiver is capable of breaking a big play at any moment. Add a quarterback with Zach Mettenberger’s NFL arm strength and the needle on the hype…
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Revis vs. Megatron: The Winning Strategy of Turning an Island Into A Peninsula
I can’t wait for the day that Darrelle Revis’ knee is at full strength so he can reprise Revis Island against any receiver. His assignment on Calvin Johnson reveals that he’s not there yet. However, his performance on Sunday is a story of a great football player with new physical limitations and his coaching staff…
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Mike Glennon Preview
I’m cautiously optimistic about Mike Glennon’s game thus far. He’s making sound decisions for the Buccaneers and when under heavy pressure, he’s doing a better job of throwing the ball away or taking the sack rather than throwing the ball up for grabs. However, the reason Glennon is performing so well is the team doing…
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Boiler Room: Michigan WR Jeremy Gallon
Footballguys.com Bob Henry is one of the best fantasy writers I know and someone I’m thankful to have as a friend of mine. We became fast friends after sharing our love for the old AFC Central; Funk, Soul, and R&B music; and all the varieties of Asian cuisine. Bob – a huge Michigan fan –…
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Futures at Football Outsiders: FSU DB Lamarcus Joyner
If Tryann Mathieu’s play officially announces the arrival of a new breed of safety, Lamarcus Joyner’s use in the NFL may become the next step in the evolution of the position. In 1998, Peter King penned a feature for Sports Illustrated where he crowned the position of NFL quarterback as “The Toughest Job In Sports”. King…
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Bobby Rainey’s Career Day
I’d like to believe that last weekend will be the beginning of a long and fruitful career as an NFL starter for Bobby Rainey, but I’m not naive. The one position in the NFL where there is no shortage of talent is running back. There may be teams that lack a good eye for matching…
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NFL Closeup: Le’Veon Bell’s Progress Report
Just before the 2013 NFL Draft, I wrote a post about Le’Veon Bell. The gist of the analysis addressed why Bell was a polarizing prospect among fans and analysts and why I believed Bell has the athleticism and patience to prove his naysayers incorrect. Time to check on Bell’s progress. The major criticisms of Bell’s game are…