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Scout’s Eye: Benson turning around career in Cincinnati

The Bengals were beat up as much as any team this season, but they still finished strong, winning their last three games behind the strong running of a rejuvenated Cedric Benson, who, with the support of veteran RB coach …

December 29th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Pro Football Weekly’s 2008 All-America team

PFW’s All-America team annually honors the most talented players in college football and is determined based on considerable feedback from NFL evaluators, taking into consideration a player’s pure talent and contribution to his team. Unlike many other teams awarding the …

December 22nd, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Eye: Roethlisberger challenged by poor O-line, heavy pressure

Ben Roethlisberger Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Johnson laid the groundwork in Week Three. Johnson’s former understudy and Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo copied the blueprint …

December 22nd, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Notebook: Browns WLB D’Qwell Jackson

D’Qwell Jackson Fourteenth in a series. Fourteenth in a series. WLB D’Qwell Jackson, #52 Cleveland Browns Height: …

December 10th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Position reports - linebackers

Editor’s note: This is the seventh article in a series previewing the top NFL prospects by position for the 2009 draft. Underclassmen include juniors and draft-eligible third-year sophomores. An “e” following the height, weight or 40-time means “estimated.” …

December 10th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Eye: Freeney, Mathis dominating off the edges

Bengals ORT Stacy Andrews and rookie OLT Anthony Collins consistently struggled handling the urgency and edge speed of Indianapolis DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. The pass-rushing duo play with great explosiveness off the edge, but neither gets enough …

December 8th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Notebook: Chargers FS Eric Weddle

Eric Weddle Thirteenth in a series FS Eric Weddle San Diego Chargers Height: 5-11¼, Weight: 203, Speed: 4.51 Notes: Was …

December 3rd, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Position reports - defensive linemen

Editor’s note: This is the sixth article in a series previewing the top NFL prospects by position for the 2009 draft. Underclassmen include juniors and draft-eligible third-year sophomores. An “e” following the height, weight or 40-time means “estimated.” This …

December 3rd, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Eye: Cold weather to test Rodgers’ arm strength

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Not possessing the rifle arm that helped weather Brett Favre through cold Green Bay winters, Aaron Rodgers had a difficult …

December 1st, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Handicapping college football’s awards

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford The Davey O’Brien Award annually given to the nation’s top passer announced three Big 12 quarterbacks as being finalists. They include …

November 26th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Notebook: Cowboys WLB DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware Twelfth in a series. Twelfth in a series. ROLB DeMarcus Ware, #94 Dallas …

November 26th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Position reports - offensive linemen

Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a series previewing the top NFL prospects by position for the 2009 draft. Underclassmen include juniors and draft-eligible third-year sophomores. An “e” following the height, weight or 40-time means “estimated.” …

November 26th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Eye: Hard-hitting hammers key NFL’s top running games

Giants FB Madison Hedgecock Fullbacks do not receive much attention or glory, but the teams who are pounding the ball most successfully this season …

November 24th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Enigmatic Northern Illinois DE English making a mark

Northern Illinois DE Larry English Northern Illinois DE Larry English has been an enigma for evaluators passing through the program, with scouts stamping a …

November 20th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Notebook: Saints MLB Jonathan Vilma

Eleventh in a series. Eleventh in a series. MLB Jonathan Vilma New Orleans Saints …

November 19th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Position reports - tight ends

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a series previewing the top NFL prospects by position for the 2009 draft. Underclassmen include juniors and draft-eligible third-year sophomores. An “e” following the height, weight or 40-time means “estimated.” Of …

November 19th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Eye: McNabb’s struggles spiking Eagles’ season

Donovan McNabb The Donovan McNabb era is looking like it is coming to an end. With major questions about how well McNabb can handle …

November 17th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Florida State DE Brown coming on strong

Florida State DE Everette Brown Florida State fourth-year junior Everette Brown has turned up the dial the past several weeks. After a relatively slow …

November 13th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Scout’s Notebook: Raiders OLT Kwame Harris

Tenth in a series. Tenth in a series. OLT Kwame Harris, #77 Oakland Raiders …

November 12th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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Position reports - wide receivers

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series previewing the top NFL prospects by position for the 2009 draft. Underclassmen include juniors and draft-eligible third-year sophomores. An “e” following the height, weight or 40-time means “estimated.” Drafting …

November 12th, 2008 | ProFootball Weekly | 0 comments | Continued
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