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Daniel Jeremiah is a former scout for three different NFL teams. Most recently, he was the west coast scout for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2010-12. He previously worked as a national scout with the Cleveland Browns (2007-08) and a west coast scout for the Baltimore Ravens (2005-06), after initially joining the team as a personnel assistant from 2003-04. Jeremiah graduated in 2000 from Appalachian State, where he started at quarterback for three seasons.
The attention given to Johnny Manziel's off-the-field activities has been overwhelming this summer. Everyone has an opinion about whether or not the Texas A&M quarterback's behavior will affect his NFL future. Talented Top 50 Daniel Jeremiah spent... more
Ed Szczepanski / USA TODAY Sports Stanford OLB Trent Murphy (left) and DE Ben Gardner (right) have made life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. College football has been overtaken by the spread offense. This has led to many fans around the... more
The summer is an excellent opportunity for NFL scouts to begin looking at the next round of college football players. I always enjoyed getting my first look at a fresh crop of players after studying the previous group for the past several months. This... more
Last year's rookie class was special. Quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson quickly established themselves as the faces of their respective franchises while guiding their teams to the playoffs. This year's rookie QB crop doesn't... more
Three teams had multiple picks in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday: the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings. With a recently released quarterback keeping the Jets in the headlines on Monday , I thought I'd take a look at... more
There's no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to the NFL draft. Teams are constantly trying to weigh the risks that come with drafting a prospect against the potential rewards. This year is no different. Here is my list of the biggest boom-or-bust... more
It's hard to know what to believe in the days leading up to the 2013 NFL Draft. In several instances, I've been told one thing by a personnel man ... only to be told the exact opposite 20 minutes later by an executive from a different team. Despite all... more
In the media, we often focus on ranking NFL draft prospects by position. But that can be misleading, especially when taken in context of what happens in NFL team headquarters. It's the overall sequence, regardless of position, that matters most.... more
Just over three weeks into free agency and just about three weeks away from the 2013 NFL Draft, we're in a perfect sweet spot to assess how the former can affect the latter. Amid rampant roster turnover across the NFL since the start of the league year... more
The 2012 NFL Draft saw a whirlwind of trades take place in the first round. As we get closer to the 2013 event, it's only natural to wonder who will be wheeling and dealing this time around. The 2013 NFL Draft lacks star power at the top of the... more
USA TODAY Sports/Associated Press Jonathan Cooper, Dee Milliner and Tyler Eifert (from left to right) could all be affected by the free agency frenzy. There's nothing quite like the madness that takes place in the first few days of free agency.... more
"The more you can do ..." Five words routinely tossed around draft rooms at this time of year. When every evaluator in the room has a similar grade on two different players, one player can elevate over the other if he provides a service outside of his... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the latest scuttlebutt from Lucas Oil Stadium. » The smartest Monday decision. There was talk that BYU defensive... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the latest scuttlebutt from Lucas Oil Stadium. Jeremiah: Seminole statement Florida State QB EJ Manuel continued... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Sunday certainly didn't lack excitement at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, with the offensive skill players hitting the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. I concentrated on two positions: quarterback and wide receiver. Here are three notables at... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the latest scuttlebutt from Lucas Oil Stadium. Brooks: Bray the steal of the draft? Bucky Brooks says... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Offensive line is one of the deepest areas of the 2013 NFL Draft, and the position group certainly didn't disappoint in field drills on Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The offensive tackles, in particular, tore up Lucas Oil Stadium... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the latest scuttlebutt from Lucas Oil Stadium: » Matt Barkley is taller than expected. Scouts measured the USC... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the latest scuttlebutt from Lucas Oil Stadium ... » Chance Warmack was a little bit smaller than expected. He... more
INDIANAPOLIS -- Daniel Jeremiah is in town for the NFL Scouting Combine, checking out prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Here are five questions on his mind heading into the weekend ... 1) Which quarterback will create the most buzz on the field?... more
The NFL Scouting Combine provides an enormous stage for top prospects to show off their athleticism. There are always a dozen or so players who see their draft stock climb with solid performances, while another dozen or so create concern amongst NFL... more
Miami (Ohio) quarterback Zac Dysert suffered a slight tear to his right hamstring Monday while training for next week's NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source close to Dysert. Debate: The Clowney controversy NFL rules won't allow South Carolina... more
Every NFL draft is unique. Certain positions might be flush with elite players one year only to be completely bereft of talent the following April. The 2013 NFL Draft lacks the big-name, top-tier talent that we've seen the last few years, but there are a... more
USA TODAY Sports/Associated Press Linebacker Arthur Brown (left) and cornerback Tyrann Mathieu both lack ideal size but boast playmaking ability. Over the past month, my time has been spent on two things: watching college tape and talking to... more
NEW ORLEANS -- There are several ingredients that go into creating a championship football team. Good coaching, strong quarterback play and explosive playmakers have been essential elements of every recent Super Bowl-winning squad. This Baltimore Ravens... more
NEW ORLEANS -- During the regular season, each NFL organization relies on its pro scouting department to compile advance scouting reports on upcoming opponents. Most teams have a pro scouting staff of about three to four people who share the advance... more
Sunday can't get here fast enough! There has already been plenty of talk about the coaches (John and Jim Harbaugh) and quarterbacks (Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick) in Super Bowl XLVII. While those four men will play a large role in deciding Sunday's... more
The Baltimore Ravens last played in the Super Bowl 12 seasons ago. Many things have changed with the franchise over the past dozen years: New owner, new head coach, new players, new facility. However, one element has remained constant: the leadership,... more
MOBILE, Ala. -- Now that we are through three full days of Senior Bowl practices, it's time to single out a few players who have seen their draft stock rise or fall here: Risers Desmond Trufant , CB, Washington: Trufant has been the top cornerback... more
MOBILE, Ala. -- Senior Bowl week kicked off on Monday, and there were plenty of interesting developments. I've compiled some notes from the weigh-ins, practices and even hotel chatter. Practice notes were compiled after studying both the North and South... more
TAMPA, Fla. -- College all-star game practices are a great place for NFL scouts and personnel men to evaluate upcoming talent. But it's not all about prospect evaluation. The latest player news, coaching moves and everything else relating to the NFL are... more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Following an afternoon practice for the East-West Shrine Game at St. Petersburg High School, I met up with an NFL team executive for a quick dinner. Just as our waiter dropped off some water and a basket of bread, my phone began to... more
Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press BYU defensive end Ziggy Ansah reminds many NFL evaluators of New York Giants standout Jason Pierre-Paul. There are still eight NFL teams hot in pursuit of a Super Bowl championship, but the other 24 organizations... more
Matt Cashore/US Presswire Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o did not play well against Alabama on Monday night, but he's still NFL material. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Manti Te'o had a rough outing in the BCS Championship Game on Monday night. There... more
"Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games." There is no more tired adage in sports. NFL players (and analysts) love regurgitating that cliché during this time of the year. But while it might be cheesy, it also is 100 percent... more
Well, it was another "Black Monday" full of firings across the NFL. And as jobs open up, speculation heats up about who will be next in line. What follows is my early prediction for each opening at head coach and general manager. Obviously, every search... more
After 17 grueling weeks, the playoffs are finally here. The seeds are set and the field is stacked. Following a quick look at the 12 teams that survived to play another game, I formulated a case for and against each squad in the race to Super Bowl... more
I decided to change it up this week. Instead of focusing on five key matchups across the NFL landscape, like I usually do in this space, I'm going to focus all of my attention on the winner-take-all, NFC East battle between the Dallas Cowboys and... more
Not all draft classes are created equal. In some years, the depth of talent is shallow, and the star power is minimal. However, occasionally, individual draft classes produce marquee players who will dominate at the NFL level for a decade. By that... more
A look at Week 16 in the NFL, by the numbers: 5,000 Take a look as the NFL gets in the holiday spirit. Need any more proof the NFL is a passing league? A year after three quarterbacks passed for more than 5,000 yards -- one more than had done it... more
We are down to the final two weeks of the regular season and the stakes are incredibly high for several teams battling for playoff positioning. This week's schedule features a few key divisional battles, as well as a matchup between the AFC's top squad... more
I have no idea what Washington Redskins players and coaches did during their Week 10 bye, but whatever it was, it sure seems to have worked. Heading into that break, the Redskins were 3-6; since then, they've reeled off five straight wins. Sunday's... more
Associated Press Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson and Aldon Smith (left to right) are all trying to break NFL single-season records. The 2012 season has been filled with intriguing storylines. Peyton Manning's comeback, the fantastic play of the... more
I can't remember an NFL weekend that featured as many intriguing games with playoff implications as Week 15. Six games in particular just jump off the schedule. I studied all of the individual matchups in those contests and identified the one-on-one... more
On Sunday, something happened that hadn't happened since Week 8 of the 2008 season: All four teams in the NFC East won on the same weekend. Due to the difficult circumstances and challenging opponents facing these squads, I was very surprised that this... more
This is the time of year when the NFL's top-flight quarterbacks usually separate themselves from the pack and lead their respective teams to the postseason. This weekend, several of the league's gifted signal-callers will square off against one another in... more
The NFL playoff race is the ultimate reality show. Reality television has exploded in popularity over the past decade, fueled largely by the drama that stems from the weekly dismissal of contestants. The excitement continues to build until a single... more
Associated Press The Chicago Bears will need Brandon Marshall to get the upper hand on Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman. With just five weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is beginning to crystalize. Several... more
Associated Press Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett (left) and San Diego Chargers head man Norv Turner hold desirable posts. Black Friday has already come and gone, but Black Monday is still ahead of us. The NFL's regular-season schedule... more
Associated Press Washington's Alfred Morris, Tampa Bay's Doug Martin and Seattle's Bobby Wagner (left to right) are impact rookies. As the college football season winds down, we're going to hear plenty of talk about a metaphorical barricade in... more
Six teams have already completed their Week 12 work, but there are still 13 games to look forward to this weekend. The marquee game of the week features the two most recent Super Bowl champions, and there are several other intriguing contests worth... more
"Who can make a play? I can!" Terrell Owens famously asked and answered the question while playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He might've rubbed some teammates and coaches the wrong way during his career, but T.O.'s playmaking ability led to more than... more
There is no such thing as an easy win in the National Football League. Last week was a great example. The Atlanta Falcons (8-1) fell to the New Orleans Saints (4-5) and the San Francisco 49ers (6-2-1) tied the St. Louis Rams (3-5-1). This weekend's... more
It's always important to have a backup plan. This is a lesson the 2011 Indianapolis Colts learned the hard way. After not missing a game for 13 seasons, starting quarterback Peyton Manning was forced to miss the entire 2011 season because of a neck... more
It's hard to beat a well-rounded fighter. That phrase, which is often used in boxing and mixed martial arts, also applies to football. One-dimensional teams don't win consistently in the NFL. Earlier this season, the Houston Texans relied on their... more
The NFL features dozens of young, exciting players, but it is also home to several reliable, productive veterans. This week's top matchups offer a good mixture of both groups. There's a battle between an accomplished, future Hall of Fame quarterback and a... more
Associated Press/US Presswire A.J. Green, Peyton Manning and J.J. Watt (from left to right) have excelled in the 2012 season's first nine weeks. With the help of a handful of trusted NFL executives, I've come up with my Midseason All-Pro Team.... more
With the help of a handful of trusted NFL executives, I've come up with my Midseason All-Pro Team. This was a very fun process, but it was also difficult, because there were a few positions that featured several worthy candidates. The quarterback... more
Prior to last year's NFL Draft, everyone (myself included) said Andrew Luck was the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the NFL since Peyton Manning. However, prior to the 2012 season, nobody (myself included) said he was good enough to carry... more
This weekend's NFL action features several fascinating storylines and matchups. Among the most intriguing: a former No. 1 overall pick returns to face his original team, and one of the league's marquee quarterbacks takes on the top defensive mind in... more
Fans in Green Bay, Pittsburgh and New England can all take a deep breath and relax. The sky is no longer falling and order has been restored. Their beloved football teams are back on track. Prior to the launch of the 2012 NFL season, the Packers,... more
This weekend's NFL schedule is full of several intriguing matchups. We will get to watch the NFL's most physical receiver take on the league's most aggressive cornerbacks. We will also get to see one of the league's superstar passers challenge a very... more
The 2012 NFL season is far from over, but it's never too early to look ahead. There figures to be several head-coaching vacancies following the season, so let's get a jump on examining some potential candidates for those jobs. I've come up with a list of... more
As an NFL scout, your job is to study football players, then come up with an easily understood way to describe what you've seen. There are several descriptive terms that routinely show up in scouting reports. Words like explosive, instinctive and powerful... more
Week 7 features several fascinating matchups, including battles between some of the NFL's most physical linemen, talented quarterbacks and dynamic skill players. Here are my top five matchups to follow this weekend: Nick Mangold vs. Vince Wilfork Wyche:... more
The San Diego Chargers were sitting pretty at halftime Monday night. Pasting the Denver Broncos 24-0, they were well on their way to taking a commanding lead in the AFC West. Of course, we all know this isn't how the story ended . Instant Debate: Bolts... more
The Detroit Lions might have saved their season by overcoming a late 10-point deficit against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Things looked bleak for Detroit through much of the game, but quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Lions to 17... more
When the New York Giants whipped the San Francisco 49ers, 26-3 , on Sunday, they put together what was, in my opinion, the most impressive victory of the 2012 NFL season. We've seen a few upsets this year, like the Indianapolis Colts knocking off the... more
Week 6 is full of exciting games. There is a rematch of last year's NFC Championship Game, a battle between Pete Carroll and his former team and a clash between the surging Indianapolis Colts and sinking New York Jets . I've identified intriguing... more
John Raoux/Associated Press The Houston Texans boast the NFL's best sack differential in 2012, while the Jacksonville Jaguars own the worst. The NFL is a big man's game. It's very tough to win in this league without getting good play up front.... more
(Editor's Note: This analysis originally appeared in Daniel Jeremiah's Move The Sticks column .) After watching the Pittsburgh Steelers squeak by the Philadelphia Eagles, 16-14, on Sunday afternoon , I was reminded of something one league executive... more
After watching the Pittsburgh Steelers squeak by the Philadelphia Eagles, 16-14 , on Sunday afternoon, I was reminded of something one league executive told me prior to the start of the season: "Ben Roethlisberger is the most underrated player in the... more
This week's NFL action is loaded with intriguing matchups. Two Hall of Fame quarterbacks will face each other; arguably the league's top pass rusher and pass protector will square off; and two of the sharpest coaching minds in football will match wits... more
The 2012 NFL season is only four weeks old, but we have already seen Hail Mary passes completed, special teams trickery and several circus catches ... and that was just the Lions-Titans game ! Every year, the NFL provides exciting moments and shocking... more
Matt Ryan won't fully satisfy his critics until he experiences success in the postseason, but the Atlanta Falcons quarterback is off to a phenomenal start in 2012. Ryan and his teammates flexed their muscle with three convincing wins to open the season,... more
The New York Jets created a bit of a stir this week when they decided to move running back Joe McKnight to cornerback following the season-ending injury to All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis. Though the move caught many people off guard, I actually like the... more
I love this weekend's matchups. We have the NFL's top rushing quarterback facing the NFL's No. 1 run defense. We also have the fifth-ranked passing offense squaring off against the top-ranked pass defense. There are also a few intriguing divisional... more
Just over a year after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee , running back Jamaal Charles put to rest any worries that he wouldn't recover his explosiveness, carrying the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 overtime victory against the New... more
Last week, NFL Films captured San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers describing San Diego's victory over the Tennessee Titans as "a good ol' fashioned rear-end whippin'." I'm not sure if Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was miked up Sunday,... more
This weekend's NFL action features several marquee games: New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens , Houston Texans at Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks are just a few of the fantastic matchups on the Week 3 schedule. Along with... more
The Arizona Cardinals' offense and special teams both contributed to the surprising 20-18 victory over the New England Patriots, but the story of the game was the outstanding play of 'Zona's defense. Behind several standout individual performances, the... more
The New Orleans Saints might want to throw Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel a welcome party prior to next Sunday's game in the Superdome. After seeing their defense pulverized by a pair of ultra-athletic signal-callers in the Washington... more
Associated Press Despite a 13-year age difference, Ravens LB Ray Lewis (left) must keep up with elusive Eagles RB LeSean McCoy. Football is a team sport, but there are fascinating individual matchups to enjoy on a weekly basis. For instance,... more
I was thoroughly impressed by Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets' offense in their win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. After an ugly interception ended Gang Green's opening possession, Sanchez quickly rebounded to lead the Jets on six... more
In order to acquire the quarterbacking services of Robert Griffin III , the Washington Redskins were forced to part ways with a bevy of draft picks. After one regular-season game, I don't imagine there is any buyer's remorse in the nation's capital. The... more
There are several intriguing storylines to follow during the first Sunday of the 2012 campaign. Much of the attention will focus on Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III , but those aren't the only players worth monitoring this weekend.... more
Something seems different about these Dallas Cowboys. That was the thought running through my mind as I watched Dallas' 24-17 win over the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants in Wednesday night's NFL Kickoff game. Was it Tony Romo's clutch,... more
The 2012 NFL season will kick off Wednesday night with an exciting NFC East matchup between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Last season, the Giants beat the Cowboys in both of the teams' regular-season meetings, and each victory came at a... more
David Butler II/US Presswire Personnel folks across the league think highly of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (left) and coach Bill Belichick. There is more anticipation for the 2012 NFL campaign than for any season I can remember. All... more
Not every NFL team has the same number of starting players. That's what I learned during my first training camp as a member of the Baltimore Ravens' scouting department. Sounds crazy, right? Well, it's true. Lombardi: Best of the best Michael... more
Derick E. Hingle/US Presswire A.J. McCarron helped lead Alabama past LSU for the BCS title, but the Tigers will seek vengeance on Nov. 3. College football is finally here! The season kicks off Thursday night with a few games before a full... more
Week 3 of the preseason kicked off Thursday night, and there were several impressive performances. Rookie receivers Justin Blackmon of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kendall Wright of the Tennessee Titans made numerous plays and showed exciting potential.... more
The dress rehearsal is upon us. Starters traditionally log the most playing time in Week 3 of the preseason, before resting up in Week 4. So in many ways, this week's contests are viewed as a final tune-up before the regular season. Here is a quick... more
"Watch and learn." How many times have you heard that phrase from a parent, teacher or coach? It's a pretty simple concept. By watching someone else perform a particular task over and over again, you will eventually gain the necessary know-how to... more
Monday night's contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots is all that's left in Week 2 of the 2012 preseason. Most teams played their starters well into the second quarter during this past weekend's games after limiting them to... more
The first full week of preseason action provided a number of interesting developments -- impressive debuts from rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill and Russell Wilson; a dynamic showing from Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio... more
US Presswire New York Jets QB Tim Tebow (left) and Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton are evidence of a sea change in the NFL. Zone read. Speed option . Quarterback sweep . If you follow college football, you are very familiar with these... more
Associated Press Colts rookie Andrew Luck flourished in his preseason debut, while Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb continues to struggle. There's no need to get too high or too low during the preseason, but there are always a few reasons for teams... more
After a long summer of sound bites and scuttlebutt, the NFL preseason is finally here. Thursday's slate of games is packed with enticing storylines, including the debuts of a star-in-the-making (Washington Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III ) and a... more
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- "If you could be any animal for two weeks, which one would you pick?" Those were the first words I heard when I stepped onto the practice field at Wofford College on Friday. The question had been posed by a smiling Cam Newton to... more
NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps. Daniel Jeremiah details his visit with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports. ) WHERE IS NFL.COM? The Eagles conduct... more
Tom DiPace/Associated Press Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has plenty of experience under center, but how's his backhand? Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be best suited to... more
ASHBURN, Va. -- As I was walking toward the parking lot following the Washington Redskins' afternoon practice, I noticed a handful of young fans huddled up together and talking quietly. As I got closer, I was able to hear what they were discussing:... more
Courtesy of Baylor University The NFL is full of speedsters, but Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III was actually a track star at Baylor. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be... more
Evan Pinkus/Associated Press New York Jets center Nick Mangold has weightlifting in his blood; his sister, Holley, is a top Olympic competitor. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be... more
Paul Spinelli/Associated Press Listed at 6-foot-8, Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell has the height to thrive in beach volleyball. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would... more
Paul Connors/Associated Press Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has all of the necessary skills to flourish in handball. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be best... more
Julio Cortez/Associated Press New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul possesses remarkable athletic ability at 6-foot-5, 278 pounds. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be... more
In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be best suited to participate in 10 popular sports. During the 1990s, there would've been several great NFL candidates in the boxing category. Ken Norton... more
Mark Duncan/Associated Press Cleveland Browns playmaker Josh Cribbs was an excellent swimmer in multiple events back in his high school days. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be... more
John Amis/Associated Press Despite struggles from the foul line, Jimmy Graham still contributed to the Miami hoops team for four years. Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be best... more
Tom Hauck/Associated Press The way Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis wraps up running backs, it's little wonder he's a former standout wrestler . Â In the spirit of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, we're projecting which NFL players would be... more
Last week, I spent four days hanging around former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (yes, that still sounds weird). As a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy , I had the opportunity to observe the Denver Broncos' new signal-caller work... more
The Baltimore Ravens locked up Ray Rice earlier this week by giving the star running back a five-year, $40 million contract . With the deal done, the Ravens' front office can kick back and get ready for training camp, right? Not so fast. A source... more
James Lang/US Presswire Jimmy Smith (left) and Cary Williams (right) are competing to start opposite stellar cornerback Lardarius Webb. Â The quarterback competitions in Arizona, Seattle, Tennessee, Miami and Jacksonville will command plenty... more
Gerald Herbert/Associated Press Entering his senior season at USC, QB Matt Barkley draws plenty of attention as a top 2013 NFL Draft prospect. Â THIBODAUX, La. -- For the past 17 years, the Manning Passing Academy has played host to high... more
Thomas Campbell/US Presswire Josh Gordon showed plenty of promise at Baylor before being dismissed from the team prior to the 2011 season. Â The NFL Supplemental Draft will take place Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the... more
I was stunned when I heard about Adrian Peterson's Saturday morning arrest . I don't know Peterson very well but I do remember how highly he was regarded during the evaluation process before the Minnesota Vikings selected him with the seventh pick of the... more
Several NFL players produced career-best performances during the 2011 season. Numerous long-held NFL records were shattered by the likes of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski. However, while those players were... more
Participating in back-to-back Super Bowls is an impressive achievement. The New England Patriots were the last team to accomplish that feat when they won Super Bowls after the 2003 and 2004 seasons. As you can see by the accompanying chart (right),... more
Mark Duncan/Associated Press The Browns ranked 28th in rushing offense last season, but rookie RB Trent Richardson should provide a big boost. Â It's never too early to look ahead. The NFL Network concluded "The Top 100: Players of 2012"... more
The 2011 NFL Draft was loaded with upper-echelon talent. Several members of the draft class put up big numbers in their rookie year and four of them were rewarded with a spot in "The Top 100: Players of 2012" on the NFL Network: Carolina Panthers... more
Bill Kostroun/Associated Press Rex Ryan (right) and the Jets beat Rob Ryan's Cowboys when the twin brothers met in Week 1 last season. Â Before those pesky Harbaughs stole their thunder, Rex and Rob Ryan were the most recognizable set of... more
Evan Pinkus/Associated Press Jason Pierre-Paul boosted an already stellar Giants pass rush that led the franchise to another Super Bowl title. Â The NFL is a passing league. How many times have you heard that phrase in the past few years?... more
There is always pressure in the National Football League. Pressure to win games. Pressure to put up good numbers. Pressure to keep your job. Pressure to stay healthy. As we inch closer to training camp, let's take a look at which team, coach and... more
There are currently six starting quarterbacks in the NFL who have won a Super Bowl: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers have combined to win 10 championships. And it wouldn't be much of a surprise to... more
US Presswire OKC's Russell Westbrook (left) and Detroit's Matthew Stafford have more in common than you would initially think. Â Despite a tough loss Thursday night, the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder are only three wins away from an NBA title.... more
Heading into his junior season at Stanford, it was already a foregone conclusion that Andrew Luck would be the top pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. In fact, he would've been the likely top pick had he elected to declare for the draft following his redshirt... more
The New England Patriots created some buzz last week when they decided to release Chad Ochocinco. After a productive 10-year run in Cincinnati that included six straight 1,000-yard seasons, Ochocinco was a non-factor during his one season in New... more
Last week, in preparation for my NFL Podium Awards series , I asked several NFL coaches, executives and scouts to name their top three quarterbacks heading into the 2012 season. The same names came up over and over again. Almost everyone had some... more
In just about every NFL season, there is a team that makes the leap from worst to first inside its division. On Monday, we took a look at the 2011 cellar dwellers in the NFC . Today, we're focusing on the AFC. I've ranked the AFC's four last-place... more
Justin Blackmon's second DUI arrest in a two-year span has many wondering if the Jacksonville Jaguars ignored serious warning signs before trading up in the 2012 NFL Draft to take the talented Oklahoma State wide receiver with the fifth overall pick.... more
One thing that makes the NFL so wildly popular is the ability for teams to quickly improve from one season to the next. Just about every season, a team follows up a last-place finish by climbing to the top of its division. The New Orleans Saints are a... more
Tim Heitman/US Presswire Over the last six seasons, Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware has averaged just over 15 sacks per year. Â Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL Podium Awards for the top three players at each position group. Remember, this list is based on where these players are ranked heading into the 2012... more
Greg Trott/Associated Press Justin Smith is a menace as both a run defender and pass rusher, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2011. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL Podium... more
Eric Hartline/US Presswire Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has established himself as one of the game's most versatile offensive weapons. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
John David Mercer/US Presswire Lions star Calvin Johnson posted an NFL-high 1,681 receiving yards in 2011, scoring 16 touchdowns in the process. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
Paul Spinelli/Associated Press Patrick Willis (left) and NaVorro Bowman both earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2011, combining for 240 tackles. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out... more
Paul Spinelli/Associated Press Rob Gronkowksi enjoyed one of the finest seasons ever for a tight end in 2011, posing 17 touchdown receptions. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
David Drapkin/Associated Press Darrelle Revis completely shuts down one side of the field, making him the game's most dominant defensive back. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
Jerry Lai/US Presswire Bears burner Devin Hester boasts a combined 17 return touchdowns in six NFL seasons, including three in 2011. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mind-set early this summer, handing out NFL Podium... more
David Drapkin/Associated Press Jahri Evans, who has started 96 consecutive games for the Saints, is the complete package at offensive guard. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is getting into the Olympic mindset early this summer, handing out NFL... more
Associated Press San Francisco's Alex Smith (left) passed for 3,144 yards last season; Carolina's Cam Newton threw for 4,051. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith made headlines on Wednesday, raising eyebrows on the other side of the country... more
Greg M. Cooper/US Presswire Aaron Hernandez (left) and Rob Gronkowski combined to make 169 catches for 2,237 yards and 24 TDs in 2011. Watching television, it's almost impossible to go 15 minutes without seeing a preview for the movie "The... more
Training camp is always a fun time for the personnel department. Most days are spent attending two practices, eating great food and watching college players on video. One of my favorite aspects of camp is the free time in the evenings. During this... more
Gerald Herbert/Associated Press Calvin Johnson began 2011 with nine touchdowns in Detroit's first five games, finishing with 16 on the year. So much of our time is spent bloviating on quarterbacks, and justifiably so, but that is not the only... more
Bill Baptist/Associated Press Panthers QB Cam Newton, who turned 23 earlier this month, set rookie records for passing yards and rushing TDs. One of my favorite offseason activities is to study the depth charts of all 32 teams. During my research... more
US Presswire The NFC South has the top QB quartet: Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Cam Newton and Josh Freeman (from left to right). I began my NFL scouting career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2003. After four years there, I accepted a promotion to join the... more
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