What a tumultuous NFL Draft for Michigan State Quarterback Connor Cook. Entering Thursday, many people thought he had a decent chance at becoming a first round pick. We covered the multiple destinations within round one where he could have conceivably landed. If he didn't go round one, then we almost certainly thought he'd be selected in round two or three on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Steve Mariucci on What Connor Cook Brings to the Oakland Raiders
Archives for April 2016
Ohio State Football Breaks Multiple NFL Draft Records
The Ohio State football program has led the way in 2016 NFL Draft Green Room invites, scouting combine invites, and early entries to the draft. So it's no surprise that they also led the way in players selected in the NFL Draft. Indeed Ohio State football IS the new Alabama Crimson Tide right now, proving the Buckeyes win over the Tide in the 2015 Sugar Bowl/National Semifinal … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Breaks Multiple NFL Draft Records
Oakland Raiders Drafting Jihad Ward Gets Mixed Reaction
When Oakland Raiders made Jihad Ward their second round pick, 44th overall, tonight it drew some mixed reaction. Ward was projected to be a second-rounder by most draftniks, and the NFL Network's Mike Mayock has consistently been talking about Jihad Ward as a second round talent since February. First off it's pronounced juh-HODD, not jee-hahd as it's spelled. Although it's … [Read more...] about Oakland Raiders Drafting Jihad Ward Gets Mixed Reaction
Jaylon Smith: Dallas Cowboys Make Great Long Term Investment
Former Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylon Smith will be taking a professional version of "a medical redshirt year." Smith will be out of football for 2016, as his recovers from nerve damage in his knee. Heading into the Fiesta Bowl, Smith was projected to be a sure fire top five pick in this year's NFL Draft. Many draftniks had him the best overall defensive player on their big … [Read more...] about Jaylon Smith: Dallas Cowboys Make Great Long Term Investment
Leicester City Title Good for League Says Van Gaal
Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that a Leicester City league title is "good for the Premier League," but of course wishes to keep them from clinching it on his home turf. Van Gaal said at his weekly press conference today, in advance of the match on Sunday between United and Leicester: … [Read more...] about Leicester City Title Good for League Says Van Gaal
New Manchester United Player Confirms Move to Old Trafford
Manchester United did not sign a single player in the winter transfer window, but they have brought in someone new for this summer already. Just like with Memphis Depay last year, the Red Devils made their first signing well before the transfer window opens. Just like with Depay, it's a youngster. Hopefully for Manchester United, it's not a total flop like Depay. … [Read more...] about New Manchester United Player Confirms Move to Old Trafford
Curtis Conway Nailed the Bears Leonard Floyd Pick on Wednesday
NFL Network Analyst Curtis Conway will be the first to tell you that he's not a big mock draft guy. He made one and just one this year. He makes them for the NFL.com website for fun, not for the achievement of being the most accurate. However, he totally nailed the Chicago Bears selection of Georgia Linebacker Leonard Floyd the day before the draft. … [Read more...] about Curtis Conway Nailed the Bears Leonard Floyd Pick on Wednesday
Notre Dame OT Ronnie Stanley to Ravens at #6 Makes Sense
Editor's note: this article ran originally on April 7th. Now in light of the Ravens selecting Ronnie Stanley. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame OT Ronnie Stanley to Ravens at #6 Makes Sense