I'm sure NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish never dreamed that "perks" like these would come with his new job. The greatest signal called in Huskies college football history became the last guy picked in our nation's biggest gym class on Saturday when he went #253 overall in the 7th round to the Indianapolis Colts. And that status is exactly why he has a special place in the … [Read more...] about Mrs. Irrelevant? Last pick in NFL Draft, Colts Chandler Harnish gets creepy invitation (video)
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NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits
When newly drafted players join their NFL teams this season, the coaches, system and competition each encounters will have a huge influence on how quickly they can make an impact. Here’s a look at the best and worst fits for players drafted in 2012. Note: this isn’t an assessment of good or bad picks, but rather an analysis of the best and worst marriages between player and … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits
Dallas Cowboys Morris Claiborne admits he blew off the Wonderlic Test
The Dallas Cowboys really got aggressive when it comes to solving their cornerback needs in last night's NFL draft. They traded up to #6 to land LSU DB Morris Claiborne who told reporters he pretty much blew off the Wonderlic test at the NFL scouting combine in February. It was reported he scored a 4 on the mental aptitude test, and there was concern it would affect his … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys Morris Claiborne admits he blew off the Wonderlic Test
Houston Texans take Illini Whitney Mercilus, DE slips to #26
He came out of nowhere to win the Ted Hendricks Award as the best Defensive End in all of college football. He rose from obscurity to become an All-American at Illinois. Now Whitney Mercilus is a member of the Houston Texans, joining fellow Big Ten alum J.J. Watt of the Wisconsin Badgers as the men who will fill the pass-rushing void left by the departed 2006 #1 overall draft … [Read more...] about Houston Texans take Illini Whitney Mercilus, DE slips to #26