Ezekiel Elliott was the most talented running back to be drafted over the last three drafts. That includes names like Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon, Derrick Henry, Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey, and Dalvin Cook. And next year LSU’s Derrius Guice and Penn State’s Saquon Barkley will look to knock Zeke off the top of the running…
Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith is the most physically talented tackle in football, and showcases his dominance through elite athleticism, play strength, discipline, and overall technique. Marrying his rare physical traits with an increasingly improving skill set has resulted in the mastering of the position when he’s been healthy. Despite struggles with a bulging…
Background Travis Frederick was selected in the first round (pick 31) of the 2013 NFL Draft surprising nearly every analyst as well as Frederick himself. Six of the top 11 picks in that draft were offensive linemen, and Frederick was the ninth OL drafted in the first-round. Since that surprising selection in 2013, Frederick has…
It’s pretty much a word that Cole Beasley uses to sum up his ability to create separation with defenders last season. Because of Dez Bryant’s injury, Beasley developed a special chemistry with quarterback Dak Prescott early on and had a career season, catching 75 passes for 833 yards and five touchdowns. Beasley even put together…
It is has been 10 years since Jerry Reese’s first draft as the General Manager of the New York Giants and the fans of the renowned franchise still remember many key members of the 2007 draft. Aaron Ross, Kevin Boss, Jay Alford, Steve Smith, and Ahmad Bradshaw were all essential parts in conquering the undefeated…
The Dallas Cowboys finished the 2016 regular season with the best record in the NFC in large part due to the impacts of their rookie class. It was led by Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott offensively, but Maliek Collins and Anthony Brown also played a nice role in their success on the defensive side of…
The Philadelphia Eagles did a good job in the 2017 NFL Draft of balancing their selections between taking the best player available and addressing immediate needs. Luckily for them, their needs aligned well with the positions of strength throughout the draft. They were able to add talent at edge rusher, cornerback, wide receiver, running back…
The New York Giants selected Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, adding to their already loaded group of receiving threats that includes Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall, and Sterling Shepard. The Ole Miss product impressed throughout the draft process from his time down in Mobile at…
Many were surprised that Jonathan Allen was available with the 17th overall pick for Washington. Allen’s ‘fall’ in the first round was not due to any medical reasons. Sure, having two potentially arthritic shoulders was a cause for concern. However, the main reason for Allen’s drop was how he tested at the NFL Combine. Pre-combine,…
The days and weeks leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft is a time where we can hypothesize about several different scenarios and hope our favorite team does not swing and miss early, while at the same time hoping that our team finds the hidden gems in the third day of the draft. After a…
Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up with a certain coach’s style and scheme. Imagine if every NFL team could draft a player that fit perfectly into their scheme. That would benefit both the teams and the players simultaneously, as general managers and coaches wouldn’t be putting a…
On a warm August night in 2010, undrafted free agent wide receiver Victor Cruz burst onto the New York City scene. The Giants and Jets were facing off in their annual Snoopy Bowl, opening their new shared MetLife Stadium. The physical matchup, which saw Giants quarterback Eli Manning suffer a vicious cut on his forehead…
While playcalling could seem simple at times (insert Darrell Bevell joke here), it’s far more complicated in actuality. Offensive coordinators may come out with a formation or motion in the first quarter, only to return to it late in the second half and repeat that concept or tweak it just enough to confuse the defense.…
I’ve been fascinated by Dak Prescott all season long. Mainly with his ball placement and whether or not Tony Romo will retake his job, but this time my intrigue has nothing to do with him actually throwing the ball. One quarterback skill sometimes go unnoticed is ball handling. Part of that ability is to sell…
In 2015 the New York Giants were eighth in yards-per-game with 372.0 and sixth in points-per-game with 26.2 with Ben McAdoo as their offensive coordinator. However, after finishing 6-10 for the second consecutive season, ownership decided that it was best for the team to part ways with long-time head coach Tom Coughlin. With their offense…
For the first time in three months the Dallas Cowboys lost a game a week ago, creating a potential quarterback controversy between Dak Prescott and Tony Romo. At least that’s what Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones and Head Coach Jason Garrett are being asked about. To which they both essentially responded there isn’t one. A rational…