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2012 NFL Draft Profile: Michael Floyd

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By Jayson Braddock
NFL Scout

February 10th, 2012

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  • WR, Notre Dame
  • Ht: 6’3
  • Wt: 227
  • 40 Time: 4.59

Pros

On quick routes, Floyd runs them crisp with defined cuts. His precision on these slants or hitches give him his separation. If the defense gives him an inch he will fully take advantage of it. He has super glue for hands. He uses his bigger frame to his advantage. Michael is able to out jump smaller corners and he excels at high pointing the ball. Anything around him he’s capable of snagging. He’ll make some highlight film catches. The quarterback play at Notre Dame really limited what he could do.

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NFL

NFL RedZone Report: The Offseason Begins

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By Dr. Roto
Fantasy Sports Analyst

February 9th, 2012

The best blend of Fantasy Football and NFL analysis

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On this week’s podcast Dr. Roto and NFL Scout Jayson Braddock have a post Super Bowl discussion which leads to many interesting topics….

Listen closely as the two experts discuss:
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  1. Where will Peyton Manning play next season?
  2. Can Michael Vick lead a team to the Super Bowl?
  3. Which member of the Jackson 5 most resembles DeSean Jackson?
  4. Is Dan Marino better than Terry Bradshaw?
  5. Should the Jets have paid Santonio Holmes $15.25 million?
  6. Which team should sign Vincent Jackson?

All this and more on the most compelling and insightful podcast on the internet. 

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NFL

Congratulations to the New Jersey Giants

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By Scott Engel
RotoExperts.com Managing Director

February 9th, 2012

spacer As I ride the subways every morning, I notice the great amount of Giants gear everyone is wearing all of a sudden. Yesterday I saw a girl dressed in Giants colors from head to toe, including boots with blue sparkles on them to match her cap. Blue, red and white is certainly the hot fashion colors in New York City this week.

But when I personally think of the Giants, I do not think of New York City. Heck, when I think of “local” NFL football, neither the New York Giants nor the New York Jets are considered a home team. I’m a New Yorker. There is only one New York, and that does not include New Jersey. It’s not a borough, and it’s in another state.

So I feel absolutely no connection to this team everyone is supporting around me all of a sudden. Half of them are bandwagon hoppers, and the others do not realize or care that there is truly not a team in New York City anymore. There has not been a true professional football team in New York since the Jets left after the 1983 season. Unless you count Arena Football League teams like the New York Dragons.

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NFL

No Super Bowl Wins for the Patriots Without Cheating

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By Jayson Braddock
NFL Scout

February 9th, 2012

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Have the New England Patriots ever earned a Super Bowl win? Why do people give Bill Belichick and Tom Brady the credit that Barry Bonds doesn’t get? Your local New England Patriots fan will toe the company line that Spygate or “cheating”, didn’t give them a competitive advantage. Then, why do it? Did steroids allow Barry Bonds to hit a curve ball better? No, but when he made contact it helped the ball fly over wall 73 times in one season.

I don’t hate the Patriots, Tom Brady, or Bill Belichick, but I refuse to forget that they cheated in achieving all three of their Super Bowl wins. Is it a coincidence that this franchise has never won a Super Bowl before or after their videotaping from 2000-2007? (They were busted in their first game of the 2007 season)  I struggle to understand how a nation full of “respected” media writers that were appalled by the steroid era in baseball can sing in unison the praises of Belichick and Brady as possibly the best coach and quarterback duo in NFL history. They were caught cheating! All of their ultimate success came during that time frame. Yes, you can talk about their impressive regular season wins and the stats after “Spygate”, but not when you’re one of those in the media that always cling to the argument that rings equal greatness. The fact is that they have in fact won three rings, but they haven’t earned any.

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NFL

Why Jimmy Graham Is Not a Tight End

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By Andrew Swanson
Staff Writer

February 8th, 2012
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NFL Positional Fraud!

I am the first to admit that some of my football watching habits could be viewed as a tad bit obsessive. One of which is my weekly routine of breaking down every play from the previous 49er game to assess everything from route running by the wide receivers to how well each offensive lineman blocked for Alex Smith and Frank Gore. Yes, I confess it may seem a little odd to watch the game in such detail, however I find it is the best way to understand how well, or how poorly my beloved team played that week.

While reviewing the divisional playoff game between the Saints and Niners I focused my attention on both offenses in hope of understanding just how impressive the Saints offense can be. Of course the stellar play of Drew Brees was evident from the start, as his pocket awareness and his ability to control the opposing defense with his eyes is something to behold.

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2012 NFL Draft Profile: Kendall Wright

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By Dory LeBlanc
NCAA Football & NFL Writer

February 8th, 2012

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  • WR, Baylor, Sr.
  • Ht:  5’10”
  • Wt:  190
  • 40: 4.4
  • Bench Reps:
  • Shuttle:
  • Vertical: 39”

Pros:

Kendall Wright is an exceptionally gifted athlete with great speed who is the best deep threat in the class. Explodes in and out of breaks and gets up field fast before the catch. Stretches defenses vertically and uses quick feet and solid body control to evade defenders all over the field. He is extremely effective in both the slot and the outside perimeter. Although Wright has smaller hands, he is a reliable receiver and a natural catcher. He locates and tracks the ball very well and uses his athleticism to pluck the ball out of the air. After the catch Wright is a nightmare for DBs. He has elite agility and balance, accelerates to full speed almost immediately, and has a great ability to make precision cuts with quick start-stop movements. Although a smaller receiver, Wright is tough and physical. He uses his compact size effectively with above-average lower body strength that allows him to break arm tackles with ease. He maneuvers well in traffic and has good field vision. He hasn’t had to block often, but when he does he finishes them and plays with aggression. Wright can successfully execute a reverse/fake reverse and can throw the ball with touch as well as zip it in. He protects the ball extremely well while fighting for extra yards or the score.

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NFL, Sports Wagering

Tom Coughlin is a Hall of Fame Coach, Today

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