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After being selected 48th overall in this year's draft, quarterback Jimmy Clausen is already flaunting his bruised ego. It didn't take long for the new member of the Carolina Panthers to sneak in a cocky comment after being drafted. "I just want to tell you that you guys made the best pick in the draft," Clausen said to the media in regards to his second round selection. He had been projected in ...
As we get closer to April 22, the various mock drafts are ablaze with predictions. At this point, most experts have put quarterback Sam Bradford as the first overall pick. However, what if the Rams don't choose Bradford? It is an intriguing question and one that deserves some attention. If that is the case, here are a few scenarios that could play out. Suh goes first, McCoy waits to hear his ...

The Top 10 Receiving Corps in the NFL

Posted: 9th April 2010 by Charles Mann in NFL
There was a time when Jerry Rice and the 49ers were a true nightmare for defenses. However, times have changed and the balance of power lies in other hands. This list doesn't just reflect a team having the best receiver in the league. It looks at the depth at receiver and tight end, while factoring in the soft-handed running backs that aid their quarterbacks. So who has the ...

NFL: Are the Washington Redskins the Team to Watch this Year?

Posted: 1st April 2010 by Charles Mann in NFL
The past few years have yielded teams climbing back from terrible records to become contenders in their divisions. These teams have included the Miami Dolphins and newly crowned Super Bowl champs, the New Orleans Saints. All it takes to turn things around is a catalyst. A team needs someone who joins the organization or a player who brings something intangible to the field that everyone rallies around. This year, the Washington ...

Why Brady Quinn Is a Good Thing for the Denver Broncos

Posted: 1st April 2010 by Charles Mann in NFL
The biggest highlight of the Broncos' offseason was easily their acquisition of quarterback Brady Quinn. A lot of controversy surrounds Quinn's win-loss record and mediocre passer rating, but let's take a look at what is missing from the mere numbers. Quinn, during his three-year tenure with the Cleveland Browns, was yanked on and off the field without being given a proper chance. Finally, he was given the opportunity this past year and ...