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May 17, 2012: Former Jets punter: Mark Sanchez hasn't developed
Mark Sanchez has been on the receiving end of criticism from all side but the latest comes from former Jets punter -- now with the Giants -- Steve Weatherford who says the QB hasn't developed the way he should.[+]
May 17, 2012: Tebow fighting to halt sales of 'My Jesus' T-shirts
There isn't much that seems to upset Tim Tebow, but the Jets QB has taking a stand against a T-shirt manufacturer his lawyers claim is illegally using his name to peddle their garb.[+]
May 17, 2012: Garrard: Tannehill knows offense 'better than vets'
After the Dolphins grabbed QB Ryan Tannehill in the draft, David Garrard's place in the pecking order is perilous. That didn't stop Garrard from complimenting the rookie passer.[+]
May 17, 2012: Garrard: Ryan Tannehill knows offense 'better than vets'
After the Dolphins grabbed QB Ryan Tannehill in the draft, David Garrard's place in the pecking order is perilous. That didn't stop Garrard from complimenting the rookie passer.[+]
May 17, 2012: Matt Cassel gets support from Chiefs GM Piolil
There was talk before the draft of Kansas City pursuing a young QB. That didn't happen and now Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is making one thing clear: He's satisfied with starter Matt Cassel.[+]
May 17, 2012: Philip Rivers aiming to cut down on Chargers turnovers
Last year, the Chargers couldn't seem to maintain possessions from Philip Rivers' 20 interceptions to not being able to convert on third downs. But the QB says next season will be different.[+]
May 16, 2012: Drew Brees 'extremely frustrated' without deal
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has repeatedly played the role of company man throughout his career. Now, he says it's about time for the Saints to help him get a long-term contract done.[+]
May 16, 2012: Pagano: Luck missing Colts' OTAs equals 'days lost'
While Andrew Luck completes his degree at Stanford, the rookie's absence has not gone unnoticed in Indianapolis, where coach Chuck Pagano is doing what he can without his QB.[+]
May 16, 2012: Tennessee Titans weigh 'gut feel' in quarterback decision
Whether Jake Locker or Matt Hasselbeck will be the Titans' starting QB is likely to come down to the "gut," GM Ruston Webster told The Tennessean on Wednesday.[+]
May 16, 2012: Titans GM: Close race between Matt Hasselbeck, Jake Locker
Whether Jake Locker or Matt Hasselbeck will be the Titans' starting QB is likely to come down to the "gut," GM Ruston Webster told The Tennessean on Wednesday.[+]
May 16, 2012: Joe Montana's son Nate transfers to West Virginia Wesleyan
The son of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana will transfer to West Virginia Wesleyan, according to head coach Jonas Jackson.[+]
May 16, 2012: Jets' Revis says Tebow shows passion -- at lunch
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Darrelle Revis says Tim Tebow is a "born leader" who shows passion in everything he does - even when the New York Jets backup quarterback is "eating lunch."[+]
May 16, 2012: Seahawks' Russell Wilson says 'height's not a factor'
At 5-foot-11, rookie QB Russell Wilson is by no means a shrimp, but in the leadup to the NFL draft, his height was all people wanted to talk about before the Seahawks took a chance.[+]
May 16, 2012: Bart Scott asks Tim Tebow to baptize him
The media has certainly embraced Tebowmania in New York, but lineback Bart Scott is accepting Tim Tebow into his life in unique fashion, asking for a baptism from the Jets free agent quarterback.[+]
May 16, 2012: Giants will get their Super Bowl rings Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) -- Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.[+]
May 16, 2012: Bills' Nix assured Fitzpatrick he will start at QB
When the Bills signed Vince Young, some questioned Ryan Fitzpatrick's grasp on the starting QB role in Buffalo. The team assured Fitzpatrick his No. 1 spot is safe -- for now.[+]
May 16, 2012: Eli looking forward to getting newest title ring
Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.[+]
May 16, 2012: Sean Payton needed league approval for office space
The Saints compared Sean Payton's absence this weekend to the 49ers being without Bill Walsh. He won't be forgotten, however, as the team will leave his seat open all season.[+]
May 15, 2012: Mark Sanchez better than Tim Tebow, Joe Namath says
Former Jets QB Joe Namath said Tuesday that he favors Mark Sanchez over Tim Tebow, adding that "there's no doubt at all" about who is the better quarterback.[+]
May 15, 2012: Elway: Brock Osweiler is Broncos' QB of future
The Broncos' John Elway acknowledged that it was difficult to pick for the future, but he has high hopes for young quarterback Brock Osweiler.[+]
May 15, 2012: Elway: Brock Osweiler is Broncos' QB of the future
The Broncos' John Elway acknowledged that it was difficult to pick for the future, but he has high hopes for young quarterback Brock Osweiler.[+]
May 15, 2012: Tim Tebow winning over Jets staff
The early returns on Tim Tebow out of New York are positive, with Jets aide Matt Cavanaugh raving over the QBs arm strength and mechanics. So what does this mean for Mark Sanchez?[+]
May 10, 2012: Pryor: Money helped out his family
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor says he sold a pair of his football pants for $3,000 to help his family pay rent and heating bills during a cold winter.[+]
May 8, 2012: Ex-LSU QB Jefferson being sued over bar fight
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson and Tigers linebacker Josh Johns are being sued by four men who claim they were injured in a fight outside a bar near campus last summer.[+]
May 2, 2012: Kansas WR McCay has eligibility waiver denied
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Justin McCay will have to sit on the Kansas sidelines along with Jake Heaps next season, rather than suit up with Dayne Crist and a bevy of other transfers.[+]
Apr 28, 2012: Pierson dazzles for Weis in Kansas spring game
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Tony Pierson stole the spotlight from Dayne Crist's debut at Kansas, and showed new Jayhawks coach Charlie Weis some breakaway speed on an impressive 88-yard touchdown run Saturday.[+]
Apr 23, 2012: Luck to appear on Late Show before NFL draft
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andrew Luck will be a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman, a few hours before the Stanford quarterback is picked No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.[+]
Apr 22, 2012: The Case for Brandon Weeden
In three years we might look at this draft and wonder why Weeden lasted until the middle of the second round.
Apr 18, 2012: Spurrier's idea for crowning division champ
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier rarely comes to the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Fla., empty handed. Last year, he used the opportunity to propose that coaches should be allowed to pay into a fund that would go to the players. (Which conveniently minimized the headlines for another bout of Stephen Garcia-reinstatement-related drama.) This year, Spurrier has a more practical idea to discuss.[+]
Apr 18, 2012: Spurrier's pitch for division championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier rarely comes to the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Fla., empty handed. Last year, he used the opportunity to propose that coaches should be allowed to pay into a fund that would go to the players. (Which conveniently minimized the headlines for another bout of Stephen Garcia-reinstatement-related drama.) This year, Spurrier has a more practical idea to discuss.[+]
Apr 5, 2012: Scott solicits student input on playoff
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott met with recent Stanford players Andrew Luck, Jonathan Martin and David DeCastro on Thursday to get their feedback on various proposals currently being discussed to overhaul college football's postseason. Last week Scott met with current USC players Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, T.J. McDonald and Devon Kennard, and he will do the same with a group of Utah players prior to their April 21 spring game.[+]
Apr 5, 2012: Pac-12 boss talks playoff with students
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott met with recent Stanford players Andrew Luck, Jonathan Martin and David DeCastro on Thursday to get their feedback on various proposals currently being discussed to overhaul college football's postseason. Last week Scott met with current USC players Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, T.J. McDonald and Devon Kennard, and he will do the same with a group of Utah players prior to their April 21 spring game.[+]
Apr 4, 2012: Don Banks: 2012 NFL Mock Draft 4.0
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are considered the draft's surefire top two picks. But they're not the only signal-callers enamoring NFL scouts, as Don Banks' latest Mock shows.[+]
Mar 27, 2012: Crist begins spring as Kansas' No. 1 quarterback
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- No surprise here: Dayne Crist is listed atop the depth chart at Kansas.[+]
Mar 23, 2012: Luck near perfect in Pro Day spotlight
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Andrew Luck smiled, joked with teammates and looked more comfortable than anybody on a jam-packed Stanford practice field for the school's pro day.[+]
Mar 12, 2012: Spring primer: Burning questions for Notre Dame, non-AQ conferences
With Kellen Moore gone, the face of non-AQ leagues has changed. Whom will Boise State turn to now? Holly Anderson tackles that and more burning questions in her spring primer.[+]
Mar 6, 2012: Stewart Mandel: Spring practice starts post-Luck era for Shaw's Stanford team
Spring practice is underway at Stanford, where the Cardinal must replace Andrew Luck and other elite stars. But second-year coach David Shaw isn't worried, says Stewart Mandel.[+]
Feb 28, 2012: Five QBs taking snaps at Stanford spring practice
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Forgive Brett Nottingham, Josh Nunes and the rest of Stanford's quarterbacks if they forget whose turn it is with the first-team offense during spring practice.[+]
Feb 27, 2012: Combine confirmed Luck, Griffin are truly elite
INDIANAPOLIS -- I met with both star quarterbacks at the combine Saturday night and came away impressed, as anyone would be. Anyone. It's impossible to not like Stanford's Andrew Luck and Baylor's Robert Griffin III. Luck is humble; you can tell he's uneasy saying nice things about himself, or things designed to paint him as the Next Big Thing in the NFL. Griffin's humble too, but charismatically so; he has no problem telling you anything you want to know about him.[+]
Feb 26, 2012: Risers And Sliders
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III continue to dominate the combine headlines. But they're not the only quarterbacks helping (or hurting) their draft grades. Tony Pauline takes stock.[+]
Jan 29, 2012: 2012 Senior Bowl Post Game Report
The 2012 Senior Bowl was played Saturday January 28th 2012 after a week of practice ran by the Vikings and Redskins coaching staff. Last weeks East-West Shrine Game actually kicked off NFL Draft Season. Every NFL team had scouts at the game trying to find the next NFL Draft Prospect, and for good reason, 12 players from last years game were drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Time is of the essence, the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine begins on February 23rd and the actual 2012 NFL Draft starts on April 26th, 2012. If you care about the score, the North beat the South 23-13.
The best player in this game and a certain top 10 draft pick was DE Quinton Coples from North Carolina. He was simply un-blockeable and was in the quarterbacks face all afternoon. He mostly made his money on inside moves and arm overs, but on one occasion he displayed outstanding athletic ability buy jumping over a cut block and getting a sack. Coples is a true defensive end, and at 6' 5" 276 pounds he is suited to play in a 4-3 defense. He is decent against the run, but might be to light to play end in a 3-4 defense.
The MVP of this game was RB Isaiah Pead (5' 10" 200 lbs) from Cincinnati. He is extremely explosive, shifty and can break tackles. He also displayed his versatility buy returning kickoffs and boy did he return some impressive kickoffs. One of his kick returns was for 60 yards and the next was for 38 yards. He also had eight rushes for 32 yards. He might have ran himself into the second or third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Im not putting OLB/DE Vinny Curry, (Marshall) in the same category as last years Senior Bowl star Von Miller, but Curry did raise his draft stock considerably. Curry is a natural pass rusher, quick and explosive and he also displayed a nice bull rush, one time pushing Florida State Zebrie Sanders back into the quarterback. Curry (6' 4" 260 lbs), could be drafted early, maybe even late first/early second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He will be drafted to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. Last season Curry recorded an impressive 22 tackles for loss (TFL) and 11 sacks.
I wasn't real impressed with any of the quarterbacks to be honest with you. 28 year old QBBrandon Weeden (Oklahoma State) started the game for the South. He (Weeden) got a lot of hype during the week, where he looked pretty good. In the game he was decent but doesn't look very athletic and throws to many interceptions. During the season he threw 3 interceptions (INTs) against Louisiana-Lafayette, 2 INTs against Tulsa and Kansas State, and 3 INTs in their loss to Iowa State.
Wisconsin Quarterback (QB) Russell Wilson is a little small (5' 11" 210 lbs), but he throws very well on the run and can take off and rush the ball like a running back. He doesn't look comfortable or accurate in the pocket however.
Arizona QB Nick Foles came in the game in the 3rd quarter and stood big and tall in the pocket. He completed his first pass to Joe Adams for 20 yards. However, after that he struggled with accuracy. Some of his balls ended up in the ground as he seems to throw a nose down football. Foles did throw a nice 20 yard TD pass to fellow Arizona WR Juron Criner (6' 4" 210 lbs). Criner ran a nice route and held onto the ball after a big hit in traffic.
Boise State Kellen Moore was extremely accurate, but he has marginal arm strength and like Russell Wilson, is a little small (5' 11" 190 lbs). Moore also doesn't have the mobility of Wilson, but looks good in the pocket.
Michigan State's Kirk Cousins had a good week of practice and he looked pretty good in the 2012 Senior Bowl. He completed a nice 32 yard pass over the middle on a crossing route to Ohio State's WR DeVier Posey. Overall I don't think Posey was that impressive however, he missed a sure touchdown on a pass in the end zone.
I wish Division 1AA Chattanooga QB B. J. Coleman (6' 3" 225 lbs) played in the 2012 Senior Bowl. So far in the post season he has looked like the most impressive QB, he played great at the East-West Shrine Game and it would have been nice to see him compete against some better talent.
Probably the most impressive receiver stats-wise was Arkansas' Joe Adams (5' 11" 190 lbs). After a first quarter fumble, he recovered with some nice catches finishing with 133 receiving yard. He catches the ball well and fights for extra yards. Oklahoma CB Jamell Fleming (5' 11" 192 lbs), made a nice tackle and stripped the ball out of Adams hands causing the fumble.
Probably the highest rated receiver in this game was Arizona State WR Gerell Robinson. He is huge and plays huge (6' 4" 224 lbs). He runs good routes and with his long legs has deceptive speed. Robinson caught a short pass on a crossing route in the 3rd quarter and turned it upfield for a 30 yard TD.
NFL Network Draft analyst Mike Mayock is really high on Ohio State OT Mike Adams (6' 6" 310 lbs). I'm not as high on him as Mayock is and I don't think he is a first round offensive tackle. I think he'll be good value in round two however. Adams held his own against South Carolina DE Melvin Ingram for the most part, but Alabama OLB Courtney Upshaw (6' 2" 269 lbs) displayed a nice punch on a bull rush and beat Adams for a sack. Adams is tall and plays a little high, but he moves his feet very well.
I really like Michigan DT Mike Martin (6' 1" 300 lbs). He (Martin) is a physical stud and a former high school wrestler. Martin uses his hands very well and plays with good leverage. He might be at his limit size-wise however, I don't think his frame can handle much more muscle.
North Carolina (NC) OLB Zach Brown might be the fastest linebacker in this 2012 NFL Draft. He made a nice play on a screen pass reading and reacting for a tackle for loss (TFL). He needs to do a better job taking on blockers, but he is a fast twitch athlete with elite speed and excellent size (6' 2" 230 lbs). He will likely rise after the Combine after he burns up the track. He holds the 55 meter record at NC.
Another linebacker (LB) that played well was Florida State LB Nigel Bradham (6' 2" 240 lbs). He ran Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson down and sacked him and that's no easy task as Wilson is one of the most elusive QBs in the nation.
A relatively unknown linebacker emerged in this game. Utah State LB Bobby Wagner (6' 1" 232 lbs) looked very athletic and he takes on blocks and runs well. Wagner could be a late round sleeper.
Tennessee DE Malik Jackson isn't a household name, but he had an excellent week of practice and got a lot of pressure on quarterbacks in the game. At 6' 4" 265 lbs, he could be an excellent outside linebacker for a team that runs a 3-4 defense.
On a negative note, a cornerback (CB) that I was real high on was Iowa State CB Leonard Johnson. He had a great week of practice but missed a key tackle in the Senior Bowl.
Also Appalachian State WR Brian Quick didn't impress me when he caught a pass and needed to fight for an extra yard to get a first down. He was stopped short and didn't seem to fight for extra yards. That's unacceptable for a receiver with his size (6' 4" 218 lbs).
Lastly the biggest faller might be Nebraska CB Alfonzo Dennard. He is an excellent tackler, but he had trouble in covering speedy receivers. During practice in the week before the game he couldn't turn and run very well and doesn't have fluid hips. He also tweaked his hamstring in practice and didn't play in the game.
Jan 28, 2012: Cousins lifts North to Senior Bowl win
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Michigan State's Kirk Cousins and Wisconsin's Russell Wilson threw touchdown passes to lead the North to a 23-13 victory over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.[+]
Jan 28, 2012: Cousins, Wilson lead North to Senior Bowl victory
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Michigan State's Kirk Cousins and Wisconsin's Russell Wilson threw touchdown passes to lead the North to a 23-13 victory over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.[+]
Jan 27, 2012: Senior Bowl quarterbacks have plenty to prove
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) Kellen Moore and Russell Wilson have heard it before: They're too short to be NFL quarterbacks. Brandon Weeden's plenty tall, but too darn old for a rookie.[+]
Jan 16, 2012: Andy Staples: USC wins, Stanford loses after NFL Draft declaration deadline
With the passing of the NFL early-entry deadline, some teams remain in much better shape than others. Matt Barkley's return has USC poised for dominant 2012, writes Andy Staples.[+]
Jan 9, 2012: Jefferson's tumultuous career ends with struggle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- One more victory in the final game of his career could have made Jordan Jefferson the toast of Baton Rouge.[+]
Jan 2, 2012: For All The Tostitos
Brandon Weeden and Andrew Luck finished just short in the chase for the BCS Championship. Instead, Oklahoma State and Stanford face off in the Fiesta Bowl. Follow the action here.[+]
May 19, 2010: Utah suspends QB recruit's scholarship after fight
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah has suspended the scholarship of quarterback recruit Tyler Shreve, who is charged with battery for a scuffle with his high school baseball coach.[+]
Dec 11, 2009: Stewart Mandel: Voter evolution could deliver closest Heisman finish in history
This was going to be the year of the QB. It turned into one of the closest and most unpredictable Heisman races ever. Stewart Mandel explains why and examines the top contenders.
Dec 11, 2009: Texas' McCoy named premier all-around player
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Colt McCoy's near blunder in the final seconds of the Big 12 title game hasn't cost him on the awards circuit so far. It hasn't hurt the conference, either.
Dec 11, 2009: McCoy wins Camp, Maxwell and O'Brien Awards
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Colt McCoy's near blunder in the final seconds of the Big 12 title game hasn't cost him on the awards circuit so far. It hasn't hurt the conference, either.
Dec 6, 2009: Luginbill: Class of 2010 quarterback superlatives
Tom Luginbill breaks down the strengths of the 2010 quarterback class in his superlatives.[+]
Aug 31, 2009: ESPNU's top QB prospect continues offensive assault
Phillip Sims, the top quarterback in the ESPNU 150, displayed his strong arm and leadership ability in leading nationally ranked Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va.) to its 16th straight win.[+]