Martellus Bennett is the best soundbite on the Chicago Bears, and one of the best soundbites in the NFL. He's probably the best Bears soundbite in a generation, maybe since Jim McMahon. Here, he opines more on Michael Sam coming out and what his announcement means to the NFL Would Michael Sam be welcomed in the Chicago Bears locker room? How will Sam's announcement affect … [Read more...] about Bears Martellus Bennett on Michael Sam and what he means to the NFL
NFL Draft
Johnny Manziel is a Chicago Cubs fan now, apparently
Johnny Manziel appears to be a fan of both Brett Favre in his Atlanta Falcons days and the Chicago Cubs. Or at least that's what his wardrobe would have you believe. Johnny Manziel declared for the 2014 NFL draft earlier this week and drew comparisons to legendary former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings quarterback from Brett Favre. It was ESPN Analyst Trent Dilfer who … [Read more...] about Johnny Manziel is a Chicago Cubs fan now, apparently
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, three more Crimson Tide players declare for draft
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, a defensive back from Orlando, Fl with the given name HaSean Clinton-Dix will forgo his senior year with the Alabama Crimson Tide and enter the NFL Draft. Joining Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who has by far the best name in college football, from Bama in declaring early for the draft are Adrian Hubbard, a linebacker from Lawrenceville, Ga.; Cyrus Kouandjio, an … [Read more...] about Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, three more Crimson Tide players declare for draft
Mel Kiper Jr on Johnny Manziel’s NFL Draft stock
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr on how Johnny Manziel ’s skills translate to the NFL: … [Read more...] about Mel Kiper Jr on Johnny Manziel’s NFL Draft stock
Trent Dilfer sees Brett Favre in Johnny Manziel
Is Johnny Manziel the next Brett Favre? That's what Trent Dilfer, the game manager of all game-managers thinks. The ESPN analyst was evaluating Manziel's draft stock, as actually all ESPN talking heads did, and he sees the ol' gunslinger in there. Manziel officially officially declared today, even though we all knew he was going to since last summer. … [Read more...] about Trent Dilfer sees Brett Favre in Johnny Manziel
AUDIO: ESPN NFL draft guru Todd McShay evaluates his own draft stock
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay was on conference call with the media yesterday to preview the upcoming draft in May. I linked the audio to that call, where you can listen to an amusing back and forth between Todd McShay and reporter John O'Connor. Unfortunately, ESPN did not transcribe the conference call. But I typed out his response, the best of which came from the … [Read more...] about AUDIO: ESPN NFL draft guru Todd McShay evaluates his own draft stock
Johnny Manziel going pro, NFL pundits pontificate potential
Johnny Manziel, about which the Alabama Sports Information Department claims "was contained by the Alabama defense for much of the game" (even though Manziel put up more total offense on 'Bama that anyone in the history of Crimson Tide football) will now be the topic of discussion for NFL pundits. According to Inside the League via Darren Heitner of Forbes, Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Johnny Manziel going pro, NFL pundits pontificate potential
BYU’s Kyle Van Noy: highly regarded NFL Draft prospect
Not many BYU players shined in a 27-17 loss to Wisconsin, but one that did was senior linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Kyle Van Noy could have easily left school last year and been a first or second round draft pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Instead, he returned and has played with his signature tenacity, keeping him atop draft boards for the upcoming draft. … [Read more...] about BYU’s Kyle Van Noy: highly regarded NFL Draft prospect
Wisconsin’s James White is the most ‘complete’ back in all of college football
He may not be as big as Ohio State's Carlos Hyde or as fast as Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas, but you will be hard-pressed to find a running back in all of college football as complete as he is. Heck, he's not even the fastest or biggest running back on his team. The running back we're talking about is the Wisconsin Badgers senior and jack-of-all-trades, James White. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s James White is the most ‘complete’ back in all of college football
LB Jonathan Brown, next Illini to make huge NFL presence
Illini football is a consistent winner...on NFL Draft Night. Illinois football is winning big in 2013...for the Kansas City Chiefs. Two of the five starting OL for the NFL's only remaining unbeaten team, Jeff Allen and Jon Asamoah, hail from the Illini football program. And Butkus Award candidate Jonathan Brown will be the next Illini to join the orange and blue march … [Read more...] about LB Jonathan Brown, next Illini to make huge NFL presence