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When Albert Haynesworth was just a few days to becoming a free agent after his dominating 2008 season with the Tennessee Titans, it wasn’t a matter of how much, but how long. Haynesworth signed just hours after the midnight deadline, and chose to go to Washington and be the staple of one of the already solid defenses in the league. A nose tackle with the ability to be an effective pass rusher ...

After a draft where Optimum Scouting devoted 350 days to scouting, I have a few strong opinions on how certain players will fit and perform with their respective pro teams. These predictions are based off of the players talent, the surprise factor because of their draft round, and their potential as a prospect. Whether you agree or not, take note, as I'll stand by these predictions leading up to the 2010-2011 ...

There are still some big names on the board such as Bruce Campbell (18th on our board), Perrish Cox (21st), Eric Norwood (34th), and Dan LeFevour (third-rated QB on our board). After falling unexpectedly, we’ll see where these guys will go in the final day of the draft, as well as how they stack up with other top prospects still available.   1. Bruce Campbell—OT—Maryland Very surprised he's still on the board, someone ...

With most of the draft buzz consistently hovering Tim Tebow, it's obvious that he's probably the most intriguing prospect in the last 5 years from a transitional perspective. However, outside of him, there are many players who are boom or bust, have major question marks, or who teams have just fallen in love with. We'll take a look at these ten very intriguing prospects to determine why they are so intriguing and ...

Since 2004, six teams have selected a running back in the top ten selections of the draft—and the theory makes sense to an extent.   Running backs set the tone for the whole offense, they carry the ball usually around 250 times a season, and while a decent back isn’t all that hard to find, having an elite one can lead a team to the promised land.   However, since 2004, only one of ...

Every NFL off-season, usually after the initial punch of free agency finally settles and draft time really becomes the focal point of ESPN and NFL franchises alike, teams “let slip” (more likely release) little snippets about their “real” draft boards to the media. In my past dealings, I’ve learned to put more credence in how a player fits into a scheme than what a team personnel person said about his spot ...

Every year, usually mere days after the draft, ESPN personalities and websites across the internet criticize and immortalize the most recent NFL draft classes. We’ll take a look at some of the true winners not on a draft by draft basis, but an organization by organization basis and rank all 32 NFL teams and see which franchises and general managers and scouts and war rooms really are the most successful ...

Always one of the most active team’s in the draft, the Patriots have mastered the art of stockpiling 1st and 2nd round picks. This year, they have 4 picks in the top 53 selections, and only a few needs that really need filling. They’ll be some talent at each of the slots, as this is one of the best draft classes in recent memory in my opinion. With main needs at 3-4 ...

After a very impactful sophomore campaign that helped the Florida Gators win the National Championship, Dunlap was on the national radar of every NFL scout and looked like an eventual top 10 pick.  But, after some spotty performances during the season and a not overly impressive postseason thus far, Dunlap has fallen not only out of consideration for a top 10 spot, but a now is a fringe first-round ...

Once viewed as an athletic and mobile left tackle with top 10 potential from Rutgers, Anthony Davis has started to see his stock slip down draft boards in recent weeks. Part of it has to do with the Combine, part of it his most recent Pro Day, and part of it his entire set of game film that honestly, I wasn’t overly impressed with. Why He Was High on Boards: Davis was a ...