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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Dwayne Jarrett runs a 4.62 40-yard dash

Dwayne Jarrett ran a 4.62 and a 4.67 40-yard dash today at USC's Pro Day. Jarrett is certainly the slowest of the top receivers in the draft.

Jarrett's supporters will tell you he has 'game speed' and the 40 time doesn't matter. His critics will compare him to another big, slow receiver from USC, former first round bust Mike Williams. Right now Jarrett appears to be a late first round pick.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Louisville's Pro Day - Okoye continues to impress

Amobi Okoye continued his impressive off-season with an exceptional performance at Louisville's Pro Day. Okoye, at 305 pounds, ran a 4.85 40 yard dash. This was a nice improvement over his disappointing 5.07 40 time at the combine due in part to a sore hamstring. He could be a top ten pick in April's draft and has passed Alan Branch on many draft boards as the top defensive tackle in the draft.

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Monday, March 26, 2007

Titans consider selecting Jarrett

The Titans are rumored to be meeting with Dwayne Jarrett and could select him in April's draft. Jarrett played for Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow at USC and the Titans are in the market for a big receiver after losing Drew Bennett.

Jarrett is scheduled to work out at USC's Pro Day on Wednesday. His 40 time will be closely scrutinized after he skipped the drill at the combine.

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Washington looks to acquire Briggs

FOXSports.com is reporting that the Washington Redskins are trying to acquire Lance Briggs from the Chicago Bears. The Redskins are set to offer their first round pick (6th overall) to the Bears for Briggs and the Bears first rounder (31st overall).

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Friday, March 23, 2007

Pro Day Results - Penn State, Tenn, Texas

Tim Shaw impressed during Penn State's pro day. Shaw ran a 4.42 in the 40-yard dash, a 10-foot, 6-inch broad jump and a 6.68 in the three-cone drill.

Robert Meachem ran a 4.41 at Tennessee's pro day. Justin Harrell had 31 repetitions on the bench press.

Defensive backs Aaron Ross and Michael Griffin were the main attractions during the Pro Day at Texas. Griffin improved his combine 40 time with a 4.39. Bears coach Lovie Smith showed a lot of interest in Ross.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Patrick Willis runs a 4.37 40-yard dash

Linebacker Patrick Willis wowed scouts with a 4.37 40-yard dash during Mississippi's Pro Day. Willis, already a first round lock, could see his stock rise even further after this performance. He'll be given serious consideration by some teams in the top ten spots on draft day.

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RB Bush has second leg surgery

Louisville running back Michael Bush is in the hospital after having a second surgery on his leg. Bush, who broke the leg last September, had the old rod removed from his leg and a new one put in.

He will be unable to run for scouts before the NFL draft in April, but he is expected to be ready before NFL training camps begin.

This will undoubtedly drop his stock and he could fall to the second day.

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Texans near deal for QB Matt Schaub

Update: Houston gave up a 2nd round pick in 2007, a second round pick in 2008, and will swap first round picks with the Falcons in this year's draft in exchange for Schaub.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are expected to trade for Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub. A league official says a deal could be imminent. No word on what the Texans would give up in the trade, but a second or third rounder is a possibility.

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Saturday, March 17, 2007

Darrelle Revis runs a 4.38 40

Darrelle Revis ran a 4.38 40-yard dash during Pitt's Pro Day. There had been some rumors floating around that Revis didn't have top end speed for a corner. He put those rumors to rest and has a shot to be the first corner back selected in April's draft.

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Friday, March 16, 2007

Staley and Boss impress during Pro Days

Joe Staley and Kevin Boss are moving up draft boards after impressive Pro Days.

At Central Michigan's Pro Day, tackle Joe Staley put up a 4.8 in the 40-yard dash, a 32-inch vertical jump, and a 9-foot-9 broad jump. Amazing number for someone weighing in at 6-foot-5 and 305-pounds. One scout said it was the "best all-around workouts I've seen by a big tackle in recent years" and added "that kid (Staley) does not last past the Top-20 picks".

At Western Oregon's Pro Day tight end Kevin Boss improved his stock. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.66, better than the 4.74 he ran at the combine, and lifted 225 pounds 15 times.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2007

LSU Pro Day - Bowe runs a 4.40 40-yard dash

Some early results from today's Pro Day at LSU -

Dwayne Bowe ran a 4.40 and 4.49 40-yard dash. His stock has been on the rise and this will only help.

Receiver Craig Davis put up times of 4.41 and 4.44 in the 40.

Jamarcus Russell ran the 40 in 4.83. He also performed position drills and threw to Bowe and Davis.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Pro Day results - Oklahoma, Utah, Auburn

More Pro Day results -

Oklahoma - Adrian Peterson didn't run, but was impressive during the drills. “Adrian is a terrific talent,” Browns Phil Savage said. “He caught the ball well today and showed some versatility."

Utah - The main attraction was Eric Weddle. Weddle only participated in the broad jump, vertical jump and defensive back drills.

Auburn - Offensive lineman Ben Grubbs opened some eyes with a great showing. After a poor performance during the combine, mainly due to an illness, Grubbs was much improved during Auburn's Pro Day. He knocked two-tenths of a second off his 40 and completed 35 reps in the 225-pound bench press.

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Sunday, March 11, 2007

Ohio State's Pro Day

Ohio State's pro day lost a lot of it's excitement when Ted Ginn announced he wasn't going to participate. Ginn's ankle still hasn't healed from the injury he suffered in the National Championship game.

Troy Smith participated in all drills. Smith ran two 40s, in 4.65 and 4.71 seconds. He also posted a 36-½-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 2-inch broad jump. Smith also impressed with his arm strength during passing drills.

Running back Antonio Pittman and receiver Anthony Gonzalez did not run the 40-yard dash.

Seldom used receiver Roy Hall made the biggest impression during the day. At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds he ran a 4.35 40.

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Saturday, March 10, 2007

Pro Day News - Rutgers, UTEP, Purdue, Arizona State

Some links to recent Pro Day news -

Rutgers - Brian Leonard stood by his combine numbers and only participated in RB drills.

Texas El Paso - Johnnie Lee Higgins ran times of 4.3 and a 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash, improving on his disappointing 4.48 at the combine.

Purdue - Anthony Spencer ran a 4.64 40-yard dash, improving on his 4.70 40 at the combine.

Arizona State - Zach Miller ran the 40 in 4.74 seconds compared to 4.87 at the combine. He also performed well during the drills.

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Thursday, March 8, 2007

Florida's pro day - Nelson improves stock

According to Gil Brandt of NFL.com, Reggie Nelson was impressive during Florida's Pro Day and improved his stock.

Nelson ran the 40 once in a time of 4.35 seconds. He had a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-6 long jump, ran 4.15 in the short shuttle and 6.70 in the three-cone drill. Nelson looked very good in the drills and may well have improved his stock.

Nelson was overshadowed at the combine by Laron Landry's impressive performance, but still should be a first round pick and has a good chance of being the second safety off the board.

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Bucs interested in Randy Moss

It looks like another team is entering into Randy Moss trade discussions. According to the St. Pete Times, the Bucs are interested in Oakland receiver Randy Moss.

This latest Moss rumor seems pretty unlikely. The Bucs would have major problems fitting Moss into their salary cap. Also, it would be surprising to see Gruden put another difficult receiver on his team after his problems with Keyshawn Johnson a few years ago.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Redskins and Broncos could swap picks in Bly deal

According to the Washington Post, Denver and Washington are currently in trade talks centering around Dre Bly. One rumor has the Broncos sending Bly and a first and second round pick to the Redskins in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the draft.

The Broncos and Redskins have been frequent trade partners in the past and Dre Bly continues to request a trade to Washington, so expect some kind of deal to happen soon. Another rumor has Bly being moved for Ladell Betts.

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Monday, March 5, 2007

Jets consider acquiring Lions pick

The Journal News is reporting there were unconfirmed rumors that the Jets were thinking of swapping their first pick, 25th overall, and a defensive starter, to the Lions for the second overall pick.

We have to assume the 'defensive starter' is linebacker Jonathan Vilma as his name has been the subject of many trade rumors the last few weeks.

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Sunday, March 4, 2007

Notre Dame's pro day - Quinn has good workout

NFL.com has posted Gil Brandt's notes from today's pro day at Notre Dame. According to Brandt, Brady Quinn looked good during passing drills showing good velocity and good anticipation. He didn't run or perform any other drills.

Rhema McKnight, who didn't run at the combine, ran his the 40-yard dash in 4.56 and 4.53.

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Saturday, March 3, 2007

Falcons and Texans jockeying for Browns' pick

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that both the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans are interested in the Browns third overall draft choice. The Falcons want Calvin Johnson and the Texans are after Adrian Peterson.

Apparently, the Browns would want Matt Schaub, the 10th pick overall, and a first rounder in 2008 from the Falcons. The Texans have Carr, the 8th pick overall, and additional picks to offer.

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Pro Day workout schedule

After the combine, most universities hold a Pro Day work out for draft eligible players. During this Pro Day, players will perform drills for scouts and NFL personal.

NFL.com has posted the Pro Day workout schedule. Notable workouts:

March 4th - Notre Dame
After skipping the Senior Bowl and combine, Brady Quinn finally takes the field.

March 10th - Ohio State
Ted Ginn skipped the combine workouts and all eyes will be on Columbus to see his 40 time. One thing to keep in mind when you hear Ginn's time... the track at OSU is FAST. How fast? AJ Hawk ran a 4.6 40-time at the combine last year, he ran a 4.38 at OSU's pro day. So don't be surprised when Ginn posts a 4.2 - 4.3 time. Just remember it won't be nearly as impressive as it sounds.

March 14 - LSU
Another top player who didn't take the field during the combine, JaMarcus Russell, will finally workout for scouts at LSU's pro day.

March 28 - USC
Dwayne Jarrett didn't work out at the combine. Some think it was because he was running 4.7 40-yard dash times in pre-combine workouts. He'll have four more weeks to bring his time down.

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