Archive for March, 2010
2010 NFL Draft: 10 Late-Round Prospects That Could Surprise
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Joe Brown in NFL
The 2010 NFL Draft has several prospects that will be taken in the sixth or seventh rounds, while others will be undrafted free agents.
Some of the most productive players at their respective positions were drafted in the last two rounds, if drafted at all.
Earnest Byner, Kurt Warner, Zach Thomas, Terrell Davis, Antonio Gates, and Priest Holmes are just a few of many in this category. Here are 10 players ...
For the first year in a long time, The San Diego Chargers will depend on the draft to rejuvenate their squad.
They have a heavy need at running back, as well as fair needs at right tackle, nose tackle, cornerback, and safety.
Thanks to Charlie Whitehurst, the Chargers are in line to possibly grab two first-round caliber players on day one.
"And with the 28th selection of the 2010 NFL Draft, the ...
Alex Brown Departing Chicago: What This Will Mean to the Chicago Bears
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Bob Warja in NFL
ESPNChicago.com is reporting that defensive end Alex Brown is telling teammates he believes the team is going to try to either trade or release him. This is being attributed to "team sources."
When the Bears signed free agent Julius Peppers to take Brown's right end position, it was widely assumed that Brown would move to the left side of the line, but apparently he will be moving right out of town.
Alex ...
1. St. Louis (1-15) - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
Despite the fact that Suh is the best overall player in the NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams are in a position offensively where they are a franchise quarterback away from becoming solid at the very least.
With Steven Jackson running the ball, young receivers with potential, and bookend tackles to look forward to, the Rams simply cannot pass up on Bradford, who ...
San Jose Sharks Win Second Straight With New-Look Lines
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
The San Jose Sharks are still known around the league as perennial playoff choke artists. However, the way they have snapped out of their recent funk should start to put more fear into the minds of the rest of the Western Conference playoff contenders.
Now two wins after a six-game losing streak (five straight in regulation) may not be enough to say the Sharks are completely back on track, but the ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft:49ers Fans Build Your Own DraftùResults & Draft Chat
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Blaine Spence in NFL
The results are in for the 49er fans “Build your own Draft”. It is never to late for your input though; just leave whom you would like the 49ers to select for each round in the comment section.
Round 1 (pick 13): Joe Haden (5’11”, 195lbs), CB, Florida At round selection 13, the clear-cut winner is Joe Haden. CJ Spiller was a distant second, with Trent Williams and Brian Bulaga also ...
Pittsburgh Steelers Re-Sign Longtime Backup QB Charlie Batch
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Daniel Kablack in NFL
PITTSBURGH, PA. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed longtime back-up quarterback and hometown boy, Charlie Batch to a two-year deal according to the team website.
Financial terms of the deal have yet to be released.
Batch, 35, was drafted in the second round of the 1998 draft by the Detroit Lions.
Growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, his connections to Pittsburgh and current Steelers' Director of Football Operations, Kevin Colbert, are likely ...
Top Players in Philadelphia Flyers’ History: No. 8 Eric Lindros
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Alan Bass in NHL
This article is going to feature many YouTube videos because Eric Lindros’ career is filled with amazing highlights.
Unfortunately, they are not all good highlights.
This one is a compilation of how much of an all-around player Lindros was when he came into the NHL.
Lindros was the most touted played since Mario Lemieux when the 1991 NHL Entry Draft was coming.
The problems with Lindros’ teams started well before he was in ...
There are so many nicknames in sport that it's hard to keep track of them all.
Some are simple combinations of the first and last name, like Curtis Joseph's "Cujo" for instance.
Others describe a feeling you get by watching them play, Mario "The Magnificent" is an example.
Chris "Knuckles" Nilan should be self-explanatory...
This a list of nicknames that I think stand out above the rest. I hope you will ...
2010 NFL Draft: Should the Cincinnati Bengals Consider Earl Thomas?
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Dan Parzych in NFL
Recent reports have indicated Texas safety Earl Thomas will visit the Cincinnati Bengals April 1-2 to see what type of impact he could have on Mike Zimmer's defense for the 2010 season. Considered by many to be selected in the first round, Thomas is arguably one of the top safeties in this year's draft class, which may make the Bengals want to consider focusing on the future.
Last season, the Bengals' ...