Interesting Development in the Jared Cook Contract Talks
What’s Cooking? Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com Tight end Jared Cook is a wide receiver, at least according to his positional playing time. Cook spent over 60% of his snaps in 2012 as a slot receiver/wideout, and while that seems irrelevant now, it could make a big impact on ongoing contract talks. The Titans want
NFL Scouting Combine Notes – Eagles Brass 2/21/13
Coach Kelly and Howie Roseman at the Podium Byron Lambert, Rosterwatch.com Thoughts from The Eagles Brass: Coach Kelly says he vacillated on his decision where to coach. Ultimately, he chose what he considered to be the best fit in Philly. When pressed repeatedly by a contingent of dissonant Cleveland-area reporters as to why he chose
The Vikings Play Hardball with Harvin
Starvin’ Harvin Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com The Minnesota Vikings seem like one team that can ill afford to lose the best receiver and second-most potent offensive weapon in one fell swoop, but that seems exactly what they’re prepared to do regarding their maligned semi-superstar Percy Harvin. And they may have good reason. Word around
Must Watch Draft Prospects: The Freak Show
Athletic Freaks Byron Lambert, Rosterwatch.com From a size, speed, skills perspective these are the players in the 2013 NFL Draft that are so electric, so explosive, so fascinating that they leap off of the film. They are must see players. All bound to be high first round draft picks. Names you want to know. Watch
2013 NFL Draft- Star Lotulelei Stance Breakdown
“It Starts in the Stance” Star Lotulelei Stance Breakdown Photoshop by Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com
2013 NFL Draft- Dion Jordan Scouting Report
Dion Jordan, DE Oregon Byron Lambert, Rosterwatch.com Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Height – 6’7” Weight – 243 pounds Red-Shirt Senior Dion Jordan is one of the 2013 NFL Draft’s top prospects. He’s fun to watch and his story is very interesting. Recovering after catching on fire from a vacuum and a garage full of
Johnny Knox Retires a Chicago Bear
A Hard Knox Life: Former Bear Johnny Knox Leaves His Mark Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com Photo: Nam Y. Huh, File, The Associated Press Here at Rosterwatch, we often talk about a player’s future contributions—what value he will bring to the game in time. It’s always discouraging when we need to bring up the
2013 NFL Draft Prospect Interview Lane Johnson, OT Oklahoma
2013 NFL Draft Prospect Interview Lane Johnson, OT Oklahoma Alex Dunlap, RosterWatch.com Lane Johnson is one of the best tackle prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft, and had his fairly dominant Senior Bowl week was somewhat overshadowed by Eric Fisher. Johnson is a natural pass blocker with great bend and body control. He rarely gets
The Cincinnati Bengals are the NFL’s Cheapest Franchise
The Cincinnati Bengals are the NFL’s Cheapest Franchise Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com The Cincinnati Bengals are the NFL’s cheapest franchise. This cannot be argued, and the organization really makes no attempt to squash the truest rumor in sports. Its facilities are notoriously shoddy. Players complain about cleanliness, and the team practices inside their own stadium. Players
New Jaguars GM Sticking With QB Blaine Gabbert
Third Time’s a Charm? Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com Jacksonville Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell sees something in Blaine Gabbert that continues to elude me. In a recent interview with the Florida Times Union, Caldwell reinforced his support for the perpetually underwhelming quarterback in what I can only describe as a moment of lunacy. Joking aside, Caldwell
