Day Four Combine Notes

Day four of the 2007 NFL Combine saw the ‘skilled’ positions hit the field for drills and testing. Wide Receivers Calvin Johnson began the Combine as not only the top receiver in this year’s draft crop, but arguably the top overall prospect as well. His first step in impressing the pundits would be the weigh-ins; … Read more

Day Three Combine Notes

While the first two days at the 2007 NFL Combine were mostly measuring and interviewing, day three saw the start of some real action. Both the offensive linemen and tight ends took to the field to conduct their individual workouts. Offensive Linemen The top three offensive line prospects on many draft boards are tackles Joe … Read more

Day Two Combine Notes

Friday saw the arrival of the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers to the 2007 NFL Combine. Exactly 100 players arrived at the combine yesterday, 90 on Thursday. So far, Tennessee wide receiver Bret Smith is the only player slated to arrive that hasn’t. Day two consisted of more weigh-ins and interviews for the quarterbacks, … Read more

Team Needs: San Francisco 49ers

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the eleventh overall pick in the draft, the San Francisco 49ers. 2006 Results: 7-9 (3rd in NFC West) 2007 Projected Cap Status: $42.1 million under the Cap 2006 … Read more

Let the Games Begin

Starting tomorrow, the nation’s finest college football talent will get their last and perhaps best chance to put an exclamation point on their college careers in Indianapolis, Indiana. Yes football fans and NFL draft junkies, it’s time for the NFL Scouting Combine. Gone are the days of the combine being just a little off season … Read more

Team Needs: Atlanta Falcons

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the tenth overall pick in the draft, the Atlanta Falcons. 2006 Results: 7-9 (3rd in NFC South) 2007 Projected Cap Status: $11.5M under estimated cap. 2006 Season Recap: … Read more

Team Needs: Miami Dolphins

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the ninth overall pick in the draft, the Miami Dolphins. 2006 Results: 6-10 (4th in AFC East) 2007 Projected Cap Status: $90,300,000 or $18.7 million under the Cap … Read more

Team Needs: Houston Texans

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the eighth overall pick in the draft, the Houston Texans. 2006 Results: 6-10, 4th in AFC South 2007 Projected Cap Status: $89,300,000 2006 Season Recap: Following the franchise’s … Read more

Team Needs: Minnesota Vikings

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the seventh overall pick in the draft, the Minnesota Vikings. 2006 Results: 6-10 2007 Projected Cap Status: $77,500,000 or $31,500,000 under the cap 2006 Season Recap: The Vikings … Read more

Team Needs: Washington Redskins

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the sixth overall pick in the draft, the Washington Redskins. 2006 Results: 5-11 (4th in NFC East) 2007 Projected Cap Status: $111,008,000 or $2.008 million over the Cap … Read more