Martin Mayhew Does Not Want to Franchise Cliff Avril

Martin Mayhew Does Not Want to Franchise Cliff Avril Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Lions GM Martin Mayhew does not want to use the franchise tag on Cliff Avril, their talented defensive lineman with an expiring contract. He said “We don’t want to use the tag on him, but more importantly- we don’t wanna lose him.” When

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Marvin Lewis Doesn’t Sound Like a Guy Who Expects Cedric Benson Back

Marvin Lewis Doesn’t Sound Like a Guy Who Expects Cedric Benson Back Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com I had the opportunity to address Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis about the status moving forward of RB Cedric Benson, who will be entering free agency for the coming season. I knew that he wasn’t going to go into the

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Alex Dunlap 2012 NFL Mock Draft Version 4 – First 3 Rounds

Alex Dunlap 2012 NFL Mock Draft Version 4 –       2-21-2012 FOR THE WEEK LEADING UP TO THE NFL COMBINE / 2-21-2012 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRADE UP TO 2nd PICK TO MAKE THE SELECTION IN PLACE OF THE: ST LOUIS RAMS MAKE THE FOLLOWING SELECTION IN PLACE OF THE: ROUND TWO  NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

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THE NFL BEAT! Browns Face tough Decision at QB

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Dolphins Fans, This Was Almost Your Helmet

Dolphins Fans, This Was Almost Your Helmet Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com We all have our awesomely bizarre side obsessions (aside from our perfectly normal and socially acceptable 17-hour/day football obsessions). In checking out Doug Kyed’s hilarious run-down of the Color Teal’s brief but impactful recent history in sport logos and uniforms, I found this: This was

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Recap of NFL Combine Media Conference Call with Mike Mayock

NFL Draft Coverage: Mayock Conference Call Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Photo Credit I participated in the NFL Combine Media Conference Call with Mike Mayock this afternoon, and here are some notes from the event: Positions of strength in the 2012 Draft- DT really strong- not big on DE, Lot of question marks after the first 4.

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NFL Draft: Kendall Wright Should Be Ready for NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Kendall Wright Should Be Ready for NFL Combine Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com I was able to exchange text messages last night with a key member of Baylor WR Kendall Wright‘s representation team, and was happy to find out that Wright’s recovery from the ankle injury that prevented him from playing in the Senior Bowl

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Wisconsin WR Nick Toon Will Run 40 at Combine, Skip Certain Drills

NFL Combine Coverage: Nick Toon Agency Update Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Photo Credit     Nick Toon was another 2012 NFL WR Prospect that many were hoping to see at the Senior Bowl this year. He was unable to make it due to a Plantar Fascia issue that cropped up. I caught up with Toon’s agent

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Von Miller Returns to Athlete’s First Academy to Train with Gray, Fuller

NFL Combine Coverage: Von Miller Returns to Athlete’s First Academy to Train with Gray, Fuller Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Photo Credit Texas A&M Nation’s most visible face in the National Football League today is Von Miller of the Denver Broncos. He has been filmed on many an occasion giving the “Gig ‘Em” sign to national NFL

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Confirmed: Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill WILL NOT Work Out at NFL Combine

Confirmed: Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill WILL NOT Work Out at NFL Combine Alex Dunlap, Rosterwatch.com Photo Credit Many top draft experts have former Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill among their top 3-4 prospects at the position for the 2012 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, Tannehill suffered a foot injury training at IMG in Florida that prevented

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