GAME CHANGERS WITH STEVE MARIUCCI PREMIERES TUESDAY, MARCH 29 AT 8:00 PM ET
Colts Center Jeff Saturday Serves as Guest Analyst on NFL Total Access on March 28 & 29
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Live In-Studio on NFL Total Access Tonight at 7:00 PM ET
Spokane Shock Face Iowa Barnstormers on "Arena Football Friday" on March 25 at 8:00 PM ET
Premiere of the Series Game Changers on Tuesday, March 29 at 8:00 PM ET
The new weekly series Game Changers premieres on Tuesday, March 29, at 8:00 PM ET. As the 2011 NFL Draft fast approaches, NFL Network takes you inside the lives of top draft prospects. Former NFL head coach Steve Mariucci sits down with these talented athletes, helping them prepare for what lies ahead on the field while also allowing the audience to get to know them off of it.
Shot at Athletes' Performance in Phoenix, where many of the top prospects from the Class of 2011 train for the most important day of their lives, Mariucci will navigate this uniquely stylized visual presentation, easing the anxieties of these young men who will someday change the game.
This week's episode takes a look at two of the top quarterback prospects in the 2011 NFL Draft: Missouri's Blaine Gabbert -- a potential No. 1 overall pick -- and Florida State's Christian Ponder, the 2011 Under Armour Senior Bowl MVP.
Each episode will feature three segments:
The Interview
Each episode will feature two players, starting with revealing sit-down interviews with Mariucci. These conversations will grant the viewer unprecedented access into the lives of each player while helping these young men make sense of the draft process they are all about to face.
The Film Room
Mariucci's draft boot camp extends to the film room where, armed with the remote, he will breakdown the best and worst of these athletes' college careers, giving them a glimpse at the off-field preparation needed to succeed in the NFL.
The Field
Finally, Mariucci applies his film study to the field, enlisting the help of "position experts" to drill the draft prospects. NFL legends Michael Irvin and Warren Sapp work one-on-one with wide receivers, quarterbacks, defensive backs and defensive linemen, imparting little-known secrets of the trade and ensuring that prospects' games are at their best prior to the NFL Draft.
A new episode of Game Changers airs every Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET.
Colts Center Jeff Saturday Serves as Guest Analyst on NFL Total Access; Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski & 49ers OL Anthony Davis In-Studio This Week
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro center Jeff Saturday will serve as a guest analyst on NFL Total Access on Monday, March 28, and Tuesday, March 29, at 7:00 PM ET.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will appear live in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access and San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis will be in on Tuesday, March 29.
Additionally, three of the top prospects in the 2011 NFL Draft are scheduled to appear live in-studio this week on Path to the Draft at 6:00 PM ET and NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET. TCU quarterback Andy Dalton will appear live tonight, Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be in on Friday, March 25, and Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph will be on Tuesday, March 29.
Below is a list of the scheduled guests to appear in-studio this week:
Wednesday, March 23
» TCU quarterback Andy Dalton (Path to the Draft, 6:00 PM ET; NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET) » Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)
Friday, March 25
» Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (Path to the Draft, 6:00 PM ET; NFL Total Access 7:00 PM ET)
Monday, March 28
» Colts center Jeff Saturday (NFL Total Access guest analyst, 7:00 PM ET)
Tuesday, March 29
» Colts center Jeff Saturday (NFL Total Access guest analyst, 7:00 PM ET)
» 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis (NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)
» Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph (Path to the Draft, 6:00 PM ET; NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)
Washington QB Jake Locker, Wisconsin DE J.J. Watt and UCLA LB Akeem Ayers Profiled on Path to the Draft This Week
NFL Network's "Path to Primetime" 2011 NFL Draft coverage continues with the fifth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2011 NFL Draft April 28-30. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.
NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock headlines Path to the Draft's extensive roster of analysts, which includes draft analyst Charles Davis, former NFL front-office executive Michael Lombardi, former NFL player Brian Baldinger and former NFL general manager Charley Casserly.* Paul Burmeister* and* Fran Charles* rotate as hosts.
Path to the Draft also includes daily "First Draft" features on the top prospects. This week's episodes will profile:
Washington quarterback Jake Locker (tonight):
Locker
Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt (Thursday)
UCLA linebacker* Akeem Ayers* (Friday)
Colorado offensive tackle Nate Solder (Monday, March 28) and Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas (Tuesday, March 29) will be profiled on "First Draft" next week.
Below are video segments from Monday and Tuesday's editions of Path to the Draft:
"First Draft" - Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus:
Dareus
"First Draft" - Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph:
Rudolph
Analyst Mike Mayock reports from the Georgia Pro Day:
Georgia
NFL Network's Steve Wyche interviews Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green:
Green
LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson visits the Path to the Draft studio set:
Peterson
Report on Iowa's Pro Day, featuring prospects Adrian Clayborn and Ricky Stanzi:
Clayborn
Spokane Shock Face the Iowa Barnstormers on "Arena Football Friday" March 25 at 8:00 PM ET
The second season of NFL Network's Arena Football League (AFL) "Arena Football Friday" broadcasts continues on Friday, March 25, at 8:00 PM ET when the Iowa Barnstormers (0-1) are home against defending ArenaBowl champion Spokane Shock (0-2). Paul Burmeister provides the play-by-play, and Michael Lombardi serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron provides sideline reports from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Both teams are coming off losses last week -- Iowa a 58-28 defeat to the Pittsburgh Power, Spokane a 61-55 decision to the Cleveland Gladiators -- and will be looking for their first win of the 2011 season.
Last week on "Arena Football Friday," the Chicago Rush defeated the Philadelphia Soul, 62-28. Quarterback* Russ Michna* threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver Johnnie Kirton caught two touchdowns to lead the Rush.
NFL Network's "Arena Football Friday" telecasts are slated for 8:00 PM ET. Below is a schedule of the games that will be shown on NFL Network:
Date - Teams
April 1 - Jacksonville Sharks vs. Tampa Bay Storm
April 8 - Dallas Vigilantes vs. Georgia Force
April 15 - Tampa Bay Storm vs. Philadelphia Soul
April 22 - Kansas City Command vs. Chicago Rush
May 1* - Orlando Predators vs. Jacksonville Sharks
May 6 - Tampa Bay Storm vs. Orlando Predators
May 13 - Tulsa Talons vs. New Orleans Voodoo
May 20 - Arizona Rattlers vs. New Orleans Voodoo
May 27 - Utah Blaze vs. Iowa Barnstormers
June 3 - Jacksonville Sharks vs. New Orleans Voodoo
June 10 - Philadelphia Soul vs. Spokane Shock
June 17 - Orlando Predators vs. Tampa Bay Storm
June 24 - Kansas City Command vs. Utah Blaze
July 1 - Pittsburgh Power vs. Orlando Predators
July 8 - Cleveland Gladiators vs. Philadelphia Soul
July 15 - Pittsburgh Power vs. Cleveland Gladiators
July 22 - Spokane Shock vs. Jacksonville Sharks
*This game is tape-delayed from Saturday to air on Sunday, May 1, at 3:00 PM ET because of the NFL Draft on NFL Network
All AFL games on NFL Network will be telecast in high definition and feature special in-game audio techniques that capture the high-scoring action and fast-paced intensity that is the hallmark of the AFL.
Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys Episodes #1-5 to Re-Air on Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 PM ET
The 2008 Dallas Cowboys edition of the Emmy Award-winning NFL Films-produced series Hard Knocks will re-air on Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 PM ET. Quarterback Tony Romo, wide receiver Terrell Owens and linebacker DeMarcus Ware highlight the many stars on the Cowboys preparing for the upcoming season.
Below are video links to segments from the episodes:
The Dallas Cowboys arrive in Oxnard, Calif., for training camp:
Hard Knocks
Cornerback Adam Jones is one of the many stars on the team:
Hard Knocks 2
Meet Cowboys rookie tight end Martellus Bennett:
Hard Knocks 3
THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM
Wednesday, March 23
CHAT: Charles Davis (4:00 PM ET)
Thursday, March 24
CHAT: Steve Wyche (12 NOON ET)
CHAT:Bucky Brooks (2:00 PM ET)
Friday, March 25
CHAT: Vic Carucci (12 NOON ET)
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)
Wednesday, March 23
4:00 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
4:30 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 8
5:00 PM - NFL Films Presents: Ups and Downs of Football
5:30 PM - NFL Films Presents:Andy Reid
6:00 PM - Path to the Draft - LIVE
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #80-71
9:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #70-61
10:00 PM - Path to the Draft
11:00 PM -* NFL Total Access*
Thursday, March 24
11:00 AM - Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
12 NOON - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #80-71
1:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #70-61
2:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
3:00 PM - Super Bowl XXII:Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos
3:30 PM - Super Bowl XXIII:San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
4:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #80-71
5:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #70-61
6:00 PM - Path to the Draft - LIVE
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Receiving Corps
9:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Defenses
10:00 PM - Path to the Draft
11:00 PM - NFL Total Access
Friday, March 25
11:00 AM - Path to the Draft (Thursday)
12 NOON - NFL's Top 10: Receiving Corps
1:00 PM -* NFL's Top 10: Defenses
2:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Thursday)
3:00 PM - Super Bowl XXIV:San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos
3:30 PM - Super Bowl XXVI:Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills
4:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Receiving Corps
5:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Defenses
6:00 PM - Path to the Draft - LIVE
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - Arena Football Friday: Spokane Shock vs. Iowa Barnstormers - LIVE
11:00 PM - NFL Total Access*
Saturday, March 26
8:00 AM - Path to the Draft (Friday)
9:00 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
9:30 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 8
10:00 AM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #80-71
11:00 AM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #70-61
12 NOON - Path to the Draft (Monday)
1:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Tuesday)
2:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
3:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Thursday)
4:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Friday)
5:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Receiving Corps
6:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Defenses
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - Fans Choice
9:00 PM - Fans Choice
10:00 PM - Fans Choice
11:00 PM -* NFL Total Access* /p>
Sunday, March 27
8:00 AM - NFL's Top 10: Tight Ends
9:00 AM - NFL's Top 10: Greatest Hands
10:00 AM - NFL's Top 10: Receiving Corps
11:00 AM - NFL's Top 10: Defenses
12 NOON - Sound FX: Steve Young
12:30 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 3
1:00 PM - NFL Replay Real-Time: 2010, Week 3
2:00 PM - Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #1
3:00 PM - Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #2
4:00 PM - Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #3
5:00 PM - Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #4
6:00 PM - Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys: Episode #5
7:00 PM - NFL's Top 10: Greatest Hands
8:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #60-51
9:00 PM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #50-41
10:00 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
10:30 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 8
11:00 PM - NFL Films Presents: Ups and Downs of Football
11:30 PM - NFL Films Presents:Andy Reid
Monday, March 28
6:00 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
6:30 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 8
7:00 AM - NFL Films Presents: Ups and Downs in Football
7:30 AM - NFL Films Presents:Andy Reid
8:00 AM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #60-51
9:00 AM - Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players: #50-41
10:00 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
10:30 AM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 8
11:00 AM - NFL Films Presents: Ups and Down in Football
11:30 AM - NFL Films Presents:Andy Reid
12 NOON - Sound FX: Steve Mariucci
12:30 PM - NFL Replay:Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers - Week 4, 2010
1:45 PM - NFL Replay:Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Week 4, 2010
3:00 PM - NFL Replay:Houston Texans vs. Oakland Raiders - Week 4, 2010
4:15 PM - NFL Replay:Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - Week 4, 2010
5:30 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 4
6:00 PM - Path to the Draft - LIVE
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - America's Game: 1997 Denver Broncos
9:00 PM - America's Game: 1998 Denver Broncos
10:00 PM - Path to the Draft
11:00 PM - NFL Total Access
Tuesday, March 29
11:00 AM - Path to the Draft (Monday)
12 NOON - America's Game: 1997 Denver Broncos
1:00 PM - America's Game: 1998 Denver Broncos
2:00 PM - Path to the Draft (Monday)
3:00 PM - Super Bowl XXVII:Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills
3:30 PM - Super Bowl XXVIII:Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills
4:00 PM - America's Game: 1997 Denver Broncos
5:00 PM - America's Game: 1998 Denver Broncos
6:00 PM - Path to the Draft - LIVE
7:00 PM - NFL Total Access
8:00 PM - Game Changers: Quarterbacks - PREMIERE
8:30 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 9
9:00 PM - Sound FX: 2010, Week 10
9:30 PM - NFL Films Presents: Chew on This
10:00 PM - Path to the Draft
11:00 PM - NFL Total Access