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Tennessee Football All-Decade Team: Defensive End
We move to the defensive side of the ball in our month-long quest to name Tennessee's all-decade football team. The Vols had superstars on the defensive line at tackle this decade, most notably John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth. But the Vols also had some very good defensive ends, spanning...
The Denver Broncos 18th Pick in the NFL Draft - Robert Ayers!
A surprise to many fans but a common choice on the mock drafts, the Denver Broncos have taken Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers with the 18th pick in the NFL Draft. Head Coach Josh McDaniel is looking to make a statement about his defense - his players are going to be very athletic, hungry for...
New England Patriots: Pre-Draft Visits
On the eve of the 2009 NFL Draft, it's only natural to wonder who the heck the New England Patriots are targeting in this year's crop of rookies. It's tough to get a clear picture on who exactly Bill Belichick and the front office covet, but sometimes pre-draft visits can give us an idea of who...
The Panthers DE Options for the NFL Draft
If we are to take another defensive end in this draft, I would like it to be a player that would come onto this team and be a natural leader along the defensive line. When the time is ticking off the clock with the Panthers leading by a field goal, we need a player that can come through with a big...
Pro Day Notes: Third Edition
Dozens of premier players have displayed their skills before NFL personnel in the last five days, either at their official Pro Day or in private workouts. Two of those players tried to make their case that they should be the first overall pick in the Draft. Scouts, coaches and general nanagers...
Random Thoughts Regarding the Houston Texans
At first, all I could picture when I heard the name Dan Orlovsky was "the end zone play." I’m not saying I was against the signing per se, but it’s safe to say I definitely wasn’t for it either. That said, I just heard an interview with him on Sirius NFL radio and he did a great...
Reaching Seventh Heaven - A Guide To The Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Offseason
The following was sent to me via email by DaTruth4Life. There's no better 'meat and potatoes' roster analyst than datruth. Period. Sometimes I wonder if the offseason is more enjoyable to him and a few others than is the actual season! Way beyond the call of duty here from him and a fantastic...
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