Category Archives: AFC South
Titans rookie Kendall Wright says Baylor had no playbook
Tennessee Titans rookie receiver Kendall Wright will be learning to do something that he never learned in college. Reading a playbook. Not that he has a learning disability or anything like that, it’s just that he never had to read on while he was at Baylor.
2012 NFL Draft: Grading the first round
1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck – QB, Stanford
Buffalo is still trying to replace Jim Kelly, Miami is still trying to replace Dan Marino, Cleveland has needed a Quarterback forever, yet somehow the Colts get fortunate enough to go from Peyton Manning to Andrew Luck without the down time that teams usually go through after losing a Hall of Fame Quarterback. Grade: A+
2. Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB, Baylor
The Redskins traded their second-round pick and three first-round picks (2012, 2013 and 2014) to move up four spots. Many may think that maybe too much but it’s not when your in a quarterback driven league. The Redskins will be a playoff contender thanks to this move and will surprise people this season because of it, the Quarterback carousel in Washington is over and now the challenge becomes, can Griffin survive the NFC East? Grade: A+
Justin Blackmon lands in Jacksonville, oh no!
Of all the places a star receiver could have landed the Jacksonville Jaguars were not the ideal location. A top defensive unit their offense is less than desired.
Moving up to the fifth overall pick the Jacksonville Jaguars selected the top receiver in the 2012 NFL draft, Justin Blackmon.
Now the question becomes is Blaine Gabbert going to be throwing the ball to him?
Members of the media and draft analysts may want to say Justin Blackmon isn’t the total package, but like many other receivers he will have a chip on his shoulder when he signs with the Jaguars.
2012 NFL draft: Indianapolis Colts full of Luck
Joe Montana, John Elway, Jim Kelly, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady. Usually an NFL team considers themselves lucky to land a Hall of Fame quarterback, but it rarely happens where the luck continues and you have the ability to draft one just after releasing another. For the Indianapolis Colts that is reality as they make Andrew Luck the number one overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The opportunity to draft the best player in the draft presented the Indianapolis Colts when Peyton Manning would sit out the 2011-2012 season with a neck injury and they wouldn’t pass up the opportunity.
After the rumors, speculation and release of Manning, Andrew Luck is now the face of the Colts. While it may take some time to adjust for Colts fans it’s only a matter of time until they are once again relevant for another 10 years.
2012 NFL Draft: Andrew Luck Highlight Video
With the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford.
At 6-4, 235 lbs Luck has the ideal size to succeed in the NFL. His big frame will allow him to take some punishment while his NFL ready arm appears destined to return Indianapolis to glory.
Will Andrew Luck’s rookie season surpass his dad’s career?
Next week, former Stanford Cardinal QB Andrew Luck will be the first name called out in the 2012 NFL Draft. He will be selected by the Indianapolis Colts and instantaneously become the face of their franchise.
Being the first pick in the draft comes with a lot of pressure as all eyes will be on the rookie throughout the course of his inaugural NFL season. Only time will tell whether or not Luck will experience success his first season but one thing is for sure, he certainly has the opportunity to show up his dad’s entire career; as a rookie.
2012 NFL draft: Dre Kirkpatrick could be a steal for the Titans
Looking at the depth chart of the Tennessee Titans corners Jason McCourty and Alterraun Verner should be starting two and Ryan Mouton could be a difference maker, but is coming off an Achilles injury.
After losing Cortland Finnegan to the St. Louis Rams the Titans could pick when Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is still on the board.
Dre Kirkpatrick is a bit of a wildcard in the 2012 NFL draft.
Teams who need to take advantage of Compensatory Picks
The NFL has announced the compensatory picks for the 2012 Draft, and now 32 extra picks were distributed to 23 different teams on Monday. For those who don’t know, Compensatory picks are handed out to teams based on the number of free agents lost and gained during Free Agency. The Oakland Raiders were the big winners as they didn’t have any picks in the first four rounds of the 2012 Draft.
Jaguars missed out on a golden opportunity with Tebow
Why didn’t the Jacksonville Jaguars go all-in for Tim Tebow? Jacksonville is an abysmal NFL franchise with a lethargic fan base, can’t sell tickets and flat-out stink. As an NFL team they’re not going anywhere anytime soon so why not throw the kitchen sink at the Denver Broncos to bring Tebow back to Jacksonville? Talk about a second coming, the guy played his college and high school football there. On a scale of 1 to 10 his popularity is a 15 in the Jacksonville area and he would have been the perfect shot of adrenaline for a franchise that’s on life support.
Surprise! Reggie Wayne re-signs with Colts
In an unlikely turn of events, the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed long time receiver Reggie Wayne to a new three-year deal worth $17.5 million. After the house cleaning last week to get under the cap, it seemed to everyone the Colts were ready for a complete re-build. Yet the Colts surprise everyone and bring back one of their own as the Colts look toward a new era in Indianapolis.
Remember the Titans: Tennessee a good fit for Manning?
As Peyton Manning continues his tour throughout the NFL cities that would love to have the four-time MVP behind center for their team in 2012, Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams threw his two cents in to the equation. Adams has officially thrown his hat into the ring of teams bidding to sign the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback and future Hall of Famer. Adams doesn’t just want Manning, he wants him bad.
Colts trying to trade Dwight Freeney
Stand out defensive end, Dwight Freeney, said he plans on staying in Indianapolis despite the number of free agents leaving the team. That may not be the case in Jim Irsay’s mind.
