Sun 12/30/2012
@NFLosophy (Raidersblog) looks at the implications of new CBA. Salary cap roll over has meant fewer late season extensions. A salary floor makes sure teams aren’t overly cheap, but the roll over allows teams to save now and apply it to the future. Cap manipulation more important than ever. Link
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9:35 am |
.@alexmarvez (FOX) looks at NFL’s attempts to globalize. NFL as a league targeting people from youth stages. Falcons good example of broad reach as they have five staff members w direct links to non-traditional NFL countries. 10 foreign born players selected in 2013 Draft, 5 in 1st 2 rounds. League concentrating on Canada and UK, but w exposure, other countries sure to follow. Link
| 5:45 pm |
.@nolan_nfl (@TurnOnTheJets) breaks down whether Jets draftee Brian Winters is ready to start at guard. Extremely physical, finishes blocks, phone booth blocker. Slow feet, tendency to lunge will be mitigated by move to guard. Ready to start but needs work on footwork to become above average. Link
| 5:30 pm |
.@FO_wordofmuth breaks down NFL offensive linemen draftees Lane Johnson & DJ Fluker. Johnson can do it all in run gm: out leverages them on line, excels at punishing LBs at 2nd level; but horrendous pass blocking as he attacks w head and tends to rely on driving rushers past QB. Fluker a masher in power run gm but doesn’t have foot quickness to pass block at tackle position, should be moved to guard. Link
| 5:15 pm |
.@willbrinson (CBS) looks at which offensive rookies will have biggest impact in NFL. Giovani Bernard, Tavon Austin, Le’Veon Bell, DeAndre Hopkins, Jonathan Cooper, Eric Fisher, Cordarrelle Patterson, Luke Joeckel, EJ Manuel, Eddie Lacy/Johnathan Franklin. Link
| 1:00 pm |
.@DaveMSiebert (BR) w a tremendous look at how modern medicine will impact NFL. Major impact on brain injuries: prevention, accountability, anticipation. Also, will help identify concerns like heart issues before they arise, quicker surgical recoveries, expansion of role of rehab/trainers, regenerative medicine. Dark side is even more undectectable PEDs that work (like the new Peptide fad). Link
| 12:33 pm |
.@RapSheet gives an NFL rundown: says Victor Cruz/Giants contract situation fascinating because of Cruz’s use in slot and outside, Charles Woodson doesn’t want to just sign minimum deal and be de facto asst coach, Bills new GM Doug Whaley, became first minority hire of offseason, Patriots w a cold blooded cut of Kyle Love, and 3rd string QBs now being used simply as practice fodder rather than groomed. Link
| 12:24 pm |
.@JoeFortenbaugh (NFP) looks at 12 NFL teams facing the most pressure in 2013 and what they need to accomplish to make it a success. Broncos, Cowboys, Texans, Falcons, Lions, Buccaneers, Panthers, Titans, Bengals, Jets, Bears, Dolphins. Link
| 9:00 am |
.@fbgchase (FP) looks at Fantasy Football impact of Packers taking both Eddie Lacy & Johnathan Franklin. Historical numbers don’t bode well. When teams doubled up in draft in similar manner, RBs almost never a fantasy impact, none ran for 800 yds. Link
| 8:30 am |
.@realfreemancbs thinks Ryan Tannehill could emerge as the next NFL Quarterback star. Huge arm, tough, needs to cut down on interceptions but showed tangible growth. Has been putting in the work this offseason on the mental game and footwork. And now he has a new shiny toy in Mike Wallace. Link
| 8:00 am |
.@greggrosenthal (NFL) says Ben Roethisberger severely underrated. Throws one of best deep balls in NFL, extremely hard to get down, 6th in NFL history in YPA, has the Super Bowls. Should be in talk of best QBs of generation but only 12th QB on NFL’s recent top 100 list. Link
| 7:30 am |
