Mingo Looking to Bring Some Bark Back to the Dog PoundApril 26, 2013 – 9:30 am by Chris Fedor The Cleveland Browns plan this offseason has been very clear: get after the opposing quarterback. That’s what they identified in free agency. They added defensive tackle Desmond Bryant and outside linebacker Paul Kruger. And that’s what they identified with the 6th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Barkevious Mingo. It loosely translates to quarterback killer. Ok, maybe not. But it would be fitting. Misused at LSU (asked to play a lot of contain against dual threat QB’s) Mingo’s production (just 4.5 sacks) doesn’t look worthy …
San Francisco 49ers Move Up to Take Eric Reid in the First RoundApril 26, 2013 – 9:00 am by Eric Schmoldt Jim Harbaugh wasn’t able to nab Eric Reid the first time around. Harbaugh recruited Reid when he was at Stanford, but Reid wound up at LSU. As Harbaugh jokingly said Thursday night, this time Reid had no choice. The San Francisco 49ers traded up to get Reid with the 18th overall pick.Jim Harbaugh joined KNBR in San Francisco with Larry Krueger, Damon Bruce and Ray Woodson to discuss why San Francisco moved up to take Eric Reid, the 49ers filling a …
Kansas City Takes Eric Fisher No. 1 Overall in a First Round Dominated by LinemenApril 26, 2013 – 8:05 am by Eric Schmoldt The first night of the NFL Draft came and went Thursday night and, to no surprise, it was a first round dominated by offensive linemen. Three of the first four picks were offensive tackles, including Eric Fisher who went No. 1 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs.Eric Fisher, Luke Joeckel, Dion Jordan and Lane Johnson joined Dial Global Sports with Scott Graham to discuss their impressions on draft night, being taken in the top four overall picks of the NFL Draft, …
Bruce Arians Believes This Year’s Draft Class is “Extremely Solid”April 25, 2013 – 7:20 am by Eric Schmoldt What could be a wild NFL Draft begins with the first round tonight. It seems to be a very unpredictable draft, and the class has faced some criticism for not being all that powerful. First-year Arizona coach Bruce Arians admits it doesn’t have the wow factor when it comes to quarterbacks and running backs, but says there’s wow in the linemen and safeties.Bruce Arians joined 790 The Zone in Atlanta with Mayhem in the AM to discuss being a first-year head coach, turning …
Eddie Lacy: “I know if I had more time to prepare then everything would’ve been a lot better than it was”April 24, 2013 – 10:10 am by Chris Fedor It started with Hesiman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. The came last years 3rd overall pick in the draft, Trent Richardson. This year it was Lacy’s time to shine as Alabama’s lead running back. That is exactly what he did. The powerful, violent back finished with over 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns. He looked like he solidified himself as a first round pick in Thursday’s draft. Not so fast. This offseason Lacy has dealt with a nagging …
Dee Milliner Isn’t Worried About Injury Concerns, Says He’ll “Prove Them Wrong”April 24, 2013 – 7:15 am by Brad Gagnon The first unofficial “smear campaign” of the 2013 NFL Draft is underway, with Dee Milliner the target. The Alabama cornerback is now being red-flagged (at least in the media) as an injury-prone prospect despite missing only one game during his college career. That’s because there are reports that he might not be ready at the start of training camp and underwent five separate surgical procedures while with the Crimson Tide.Dee Milliner joined Petros and Money on Fox Sports Radio to discuss the …
Willis McGahee Believes He’s Still a Part of Denver’s Plans, Says He’s Got Five Years Left in HimApril 22, 2013 – 7:55 am by Eric Schmoldt In 2011, Willis McGahee posted one of his most productive rushing seasons during his career while playing his first season in Denver. He finished one yard shy of 1,200 yards. Last year didn’t quite go according to plan, as his production fell off to 731 yards while being hampered by injury. Still, McGahee says he’s got five years left in the league and believes he’ll be a part of Denver’s plans in 2013 — despite rumors that they’ll target a running …
Sean Payton: Defense is a “Priority,” but Best Player Available Could Factor in on Draft NightApril 19, 2013 – 8:30 am by Brad Gagnon The Saints weren’t themselves with Sean Payton serving a season-long suspension in 2012, but the defense was particularly terrible. Naturally, everyone expects Payton and Co. to select a defensive player with the No. 15 overall pick in this year’s draft, but Payton says that there are times when the best player on the board is just too hard to ignore.Sean Payton joined Bobby and Deke on WWL in New Orleans to discuss his philosophy regarding need vs. best …
Chance Warmack Turned to Trent Richardson for Help with NFL Draft PrepApril 15, 2013 – 8:15 am by Steven Cuce The 2013 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. Chance Warmack is being regarded as one of the best players in the draft, let alone being the best at his position on the offensive line.The Alabama guard is looking to be a difference-maker for the team that selects him. Warmack is expected to go somewhere in the middle of the first round.Chance Warmack joined 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland with Ken Carman to discuss his mindset heading into training camp regardless …
