Bradley Fletcher, the newest member of the New England Patriots, arrives after a rough 2014 season with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, after losing Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner the Patriots saw enough to offer Fletcher a one-year contract with a maximum value of $2.5M. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), no cornerback surrendered more yards in…
After Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, a handful of quarterbacks are in line to be the third QB selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. Colorado State QB Garrett Grayson is a dark-horse candidate for that honor. Grayson is very experienced, having started three games as a true freshman for Colorado State before seizing the starting…
Chuck Zodda enjoys candlelit return blocks, long runbacks on punts, and the sweet smell of gunners making tackles. When not busy romanticizing the virtues of punters as multi-talented players, he spends his time on the oft-overlooked aspects of special teams. Kickoff coverage units seem relatively straightforward to build: Find 10 men with little regard for…
2015 NFL Draft cornerback prospects are jockeying for position and fending off challenges in the race to be taken in the first round. Trae Waynes, Kevin Johnson and Combine superstar Byron Jones have already gone under Dave Archibald’s microscope. Florida State CB P.J. Williams is his latest subject. Florida State has been a cornerback factory…
As the 2015 NFL Draft approaches, Iowa DL Carl Davis hopes his intriguing size and untapped talent are enough to make him a top 50 pick despite his underwhelming production along the Hawkeyes defensive front. After limited action in his first two seasons, the redshirt senior started the last 26 games at defensive tackle in…
After the consensus top two quarterbacks, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, there is no sure thing. As teams prepare for the NFL Draft they will be reviewing the film on prospects like Old Dominion QB Taylor Heinicke. When Old Dominion’s new football stadium is completed, it may become known as the “House that Heinicke Built.” The…
As the New England Patriots adapt to life without cornerback Darrelle Revis, the team landed its first significant addition of the offseason by signing free agent edge rusher Jabaal Sheard. In an attempt to bolster their perimeter pass rush options out of multiple fronts, the Patriots inked the soon-to-be 26-year-old outside linebacker / defensive end to…
With 11:24 remaining in Super Bowl XLIX, a bruised and battered Tom Brady stood in the shotgun once more as the New England Patriots trailed the Seattle Seahawks by 10. Brady had thrown an interception on New England’s first drive of the second half and, by the end of the third quarter, New England had…
The 2015 NFL Draft features two highly lauded quarterbacks, some big-school prospects with question marks, and a few potential diamonds in the rough. Colorado State Pueblo QB Chris Bonner is one of those intriguing candidates and Mark Schofield dissects his potential. Profile Chris Bonner is flying under the radar as higher-profile prospects receive the lion’s…
Iowa OT Brandon Scherff ‒ he of the legendary 480-pound hang clean lift ‒ enters the 2015 NFL Draft as the number one offensive lineman on the board according to most mainstream experts. But while the noted strongman may be a certain first round selection, questions remain on whether Scherff can stick at tackle or if…
The 2015 NFL Draft features a deep crop of wide receiver prospects but finding quality pass defenders is a bit harder. Luckily, Dave Archibald is here to sort out the NFL Combine superstars from the game-proven prospects, like Wake Forest CB Kevin Johnson. Profile Kevin Johnson is the 48-year-old mayor of Sacramento, and a former NBA…
The 2015 NFL Draft is loaded with talented wide receivers: Kevin White burned up the Combine, DeVante Parker shines on film, and Devin Smith won a National Championship. Mark Schofield goes off the beaten path to introduce William & Mary WR Tre McBride. Profile For three seasons Tre McBride has been a crucial presence in William & Mary’s offense. The wide receiver…
The 2015 NFL Draft is loaded with talented wide receivers. Combine superstar Kevin White dazzled with his speed, but is he a better prospect than Louisville WR DeVante Parker? Mark Schofield reviewed the film and goes deep on the prospect profile. Profile DeVante Parker was an offensive force for four years at Louisville. He caught…
Teams scour the NFL Scouting Combine looking for freakish athletic talent capable of keeping opposing passing games “on an island.” Assessing whether a defensive back will develop into a shutdown corner is difficult, but Dave Archibald continues his review of the most intriguing CB prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft. Profile Draftniks such as Mike…
Versatile Mississippi State DL Preston Smith is making a push for day one selection in the 2015 NFL Draft after an impressive Senior Bowl and strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. However, while the former Bulldog may have significantly boosted his draft status in recent months, Smith’s classic “tweener” size and lack of a…
With Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston both slated as early first-round selections in the 2015 NFL Draft, teams choosing later are sifting the potential quarterback options. Mark Schofield offers a comprehensive prospect profile of Baylor QB Bryce Petty. Profile After earning Baylor’s starting quarterback spot in 2013 as a junior, Bryce Petty performed well in…