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http://nfldraft.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2284&tid=111088479&mid=111088479&sid=1164&style=2

Here is the expected list of coaches and executives scheduled to be in the media room today:
10 am - Ted Thompson, Green Bay GM
11 am - Tom Coughlin, NY Giants
11:15 - Brad Childress, Minnesota
11:45 - Gary Kubiak, Houston
Noon - Rick Smith, Houston GM
12:30 - Tony Dungy, Indianapolis
1 p.m. - Herm Edwards, Kansas City
1:30 - Scott Linehan, St. Louis
2 p.m. - Jim Zorn, Washington
2:15 - Vinny Cerrato, Washington Vice President of Football Ops
2:30 - Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville
2:45 - James Harris, Jacksonville Vice President of Player Personnel
3 p.m. - Mike McCarthy, Green Bay
3:15 - Romeo Crennel, Cleveland
3:30 - Phil Savage, Cleveland GM
4:30 - Bill Devaney, St. Louis Executive VP of Player Personnel
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NFL | C. Brennan measures in at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:57:19 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, Hawaii QB Colt Brennan said he measured 6-foot-2 1/3 and weighed in at 207 pounds. Brennan's pro day will be held April 1.
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http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

That's a great weight number for Colt.

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NFL | D. Avery measures in at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:32:36 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, Houston WR Donnie Avery said he measured 5-foot-11 and weighed in at 192 pounds. Avery has a tweaked hamstring and may not run during drills. Avery said he ran times in the 40-yard dash of 4.25 and 4.28 seconds last spring.
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NFL | Brohm measures at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:42:23 -0800

University of Louisville QB Brian Brohm measured in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine with a height of 6-foot-2 7/8 and a weight of 230 pounds. He will participate in all of the drills and has been working out for Athlete's First in Irvine, Calif.
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First, it's great to see both the GM and HC at the combine. I would be even more estatic to learn that Rhodes and Gibbs were also in attendance while not being in the media room for a 15 minute slot.

Next, Colts stock just shot up about a round and a half. Reports were than Colt was about 177 during the season I believe, so putting on 30 pounds is very helpful. If anyone touches 4.25 I will submit myself to any aviator of the boards choice for 1 full week. I would guesstimate Avery to run about a 4.34 to be honest.
 
More from:
http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

NFL | J. Hardy measures in at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:06:04 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, Indiana WR James Hardy said he measured just under 6-foot-6 and weighed in at 217 pounds. Hardy said he plans to perform all drills. The Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets are amongst the teams Hardy has spoken with.


NFL | D. Jackson measures in at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:29 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, California WR DeSean Jackson said he measured 5-foot-9 and weighed in at 169 pounds.
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b0ng said:
Wow, the Hardy sounds like a stud and Jackson sounds like a shrimp. Think Hardy will go above Jackson?
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I think with an impressive combine its a possibility. The injury to Jackson hurt him this year as well but the guy is a spark plug receiving and in the return game. Reminds me a bit of Steve Smith. I don't think Hardy gets past one of Dallas' picks.
 
YoungTexanFan said:
First, it's great to see both the GM and HC at the combine. I would be even more estatic to learn that Rhodes and Gibbs were also in attendance while not being in the media room for a 15 minute slot.

Next, Colts stock just shot up about a round and a half. Reports were than Colt was about 177 during the season I believe, so putting on 30 pounds is very helpful. If anyone touches 4.25 I will submit myself to any aviator of the boards choice for 1 full week. I would guesstimate Avery to run about a 4.34 to be honest.
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How about Anthony"quick six" Arlidge from U of Houston? Or did he not receive an invite?
 
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NFL | Henne training at Athlete's First
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:25:52 -0800

University of Michigan QB Chad Henne weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine at 6-foot-2 7/8 and 235 pounds. Henne was in Irvine, Calif., training at Athlete's First.


NFL | M. Ryan measures in at NFL Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:15:05 -0800

During his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, Boston College QB Matt Ryan said he measured 6-foot-4 3/4 and weighed in at 228 pounds. Ryan will perform running drills during the NFL Combine but will not throw. Ryan will throw at his school's Pro Day March 18. Ryan is training at Athletes Performance in Tempe, Ariz.
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b0ng said:
I'm pretty sure he got an invite. Now he could probably go <4.3 in the 40.

He's just so damn small.
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I can't help but root for the guy. And if he does not sign elsewhere as an udrafted FA, hope he rates a look see in Reliant stadium.
 
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NFL | Slaton weighs in
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:36:19 -0800

West Virginia RB Steve Slaton weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine at 5-foot-9, 197 pounds.

NFL | Sweed speaks with NE
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:26:49 -0800

Texas WR Limas Sweed (wrist) weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 6-foot-4, 216 pounds. Sweed, who has a wrist injury, said his wrist is 65 percent healthy and did not aggravate the injury during the Senior Bowl. He trains at API in Tempe, Ariz., with Boston College QB Matt Ryan. Sweed is expected to run at the combine and will leave it up to his agent whether or not he will catch the ball. He spoke with the New England Patriots.
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Slaton's size will certainly not help him.
 
Hoth-Boy said:
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Slaton's size will certainly not help him.
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Darius Walker 2.0

badboy said:
I can't help but root for the guy. And if he does not sign elsewhere as an udrafted FA, hope he rates a look see in Reliant stadium.
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I hope so too, but you realize that unless he ends up bulking up quite a bit (and possibly losing that yummy speed) he's going to be a specialist. Like Hester or somebody like that (If he can field punts and kickoffs that is).

Could be a good UDFA pickup though.
 
Sweed, who has a wrist injury, said his wrist is 65 percent healthy and did not aggravate the injury during the Senior Bowl.
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Then why was he replaced mid-week at the Senior Bowl? :um:
 
YoungTexanFan said:
First, it's great to see both the GM and HC at the combine. I would be even more estatic to learn that Rhodes and Gibbs were also in attendance while not being in the media room for a 15 minute slot.

Next, Colts stock just shot up about a round and a half. Reports were than Colt was about 177 during the season I believe, so putting on 30 pounds is very helpful. If anyone touches 4.25 I will submit myself to any aviator of the boards choice for 1 full week. I would guesstimate Avery to run about a 4.34 to be honest.
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I dont know about 177.

He looked light, but this link has him at 201 at some point during the season.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=145275
 
YoungTexanFan said:
First, it's great to see both the GM and HC at the combine. I would be even more estatic to learn that Rhodes and Gibbs were also in attendance while not being in the media room for a 15 minute slot.

Next, Colts stock just shot up about a round and a half. Reports were than Colt was about 177 during the season I believe, so putting on 30 pounds is very helpful. If anyone touches 4.25 I will submit myself to any aviator of the boards choice for 1 full week. I would guesstimate Avery to run about a 4.34 to be honest.
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I thought Colt was 185 at the Senior Bowl
 
YoungTexanFan said:
Next, Colts stock just shot up about a round and a half. Reports were than Colt was about 177 during the season I believe, so putting on 30 pounds is very helpful. If anyone touches 4.25 I will submit myself to any aviator of the boards choice for 1 full week. I would guesstimate Avery to run about a 4.34 to be honest.
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I was listening to some of Anthony Aldridge's interview with Charlie Palillo on the radio yesterday and he said he thinks he could run a 4.18.

If so, he better be bringing home a gold medal this summer
 
per www.kfft.com/hotw/nfl

NFL | McFadden weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:17:36 -0800

University of Arkansas RB Darren McFadden weighed in at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 6-foot-1 and 211 pounds.
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NFL | Hart weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:56:22 -0800

University of Michigan RB Mike Hart weighed in at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 5-foot-8 7/8 and 206 pounds.
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NFL | Choice weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:37:10 -0800

Georgia Tech RB Tashard Choice weighed in at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 5-foot-10 1/2 and 215 pounds
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Even more:
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NFL | Charles weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:17:02 -0800

University of Texas RB Jamaal Charles weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. Charles said his fastest 40-yard dash was 4.1 seconds. Charles also stated that he would love to stay in the state of Texas and play for the Houston Texans or Dallas Cowboys.
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NFL | S. Baker weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:36:51 -0800

University of Southern California OT Sam Baker weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 6-foot-4 and 309 pounds. Baker said his knees are fine, and had his hamstring examined Thursday, Feb. 21.
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Hoth-Boy said:
University of Texas RB Jamaal Charles weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. Charles said his fastest 40-yard dash was 4.1 seconds.
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Has anyone ever recorded a 4.1 at the combine. I guess if your going to lie you may as well lie big.

Hold on sources say this was out of starting blocks wearing spikes....
(http://blog.dallascowboys.com/forums/t/36025.aspx)

Apologies on the source for those with cowboy-a-phobia
 
kiwitexansfan said:
Has anyone ever recorded a 4.1 at the combine. I guess if your going to lie you may as well lie big.

Hold on sources say this was out of starting blocks wearing spikes....
(http://blog.dallascowboys.com/forums/t/36025.aspx)

Apologies on the source for those with cowboy-a-phobia
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I loved this:

(From Rich Eisen, NFL Network analyst's book): "Mike Mayock (the NFL Network draft analyst) said that none other than Bill Belichick confirmed the story: Deion... ran his 40 time in a ridiculous 4.25 seconds (a Combine record) and then left the building. Literally. He crossed the finish line, ran directly into the tunnel, and vanished."
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per www.kffl.com/hotw.nfl

NFL | F. Jones measures in at NFL Combine
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:36:09 -0800

Arkansas RB Felix Jones measured in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine with a height of 5-foot-10 and a weight of 207 pounds. He is planning to run at the NFL Combine, but he will lift at his Pro Day. When asked why he feels he can be a feature back in the NFL, Jones said: "Because I'm a great running back. I have great vision. I have very good body control. I make great moves. I'm also a kickoff return specialist. I have been a feature back in high school. I never did have the chance to be in college because of me and Darren, but I believe I have the attributes to be a great NFL running back."
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NFL | Justice measures in at NFL Combine
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:35:28 -0800

Wake Forest C Steve Justice measured in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine with a height of 6-foot-3 3/8 and a weight of 293 pounds. His agent is Mike McCartney and Derrick Gilmore of Priority Sports. He is planning to take part in everything at the NFL Combine and he trained at D-I in Nashville, Tenn. During his interview, Justice realized he may be asked to play some guard and is willing to play wherever a team wants him to line up.
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Some early work-out results per:
http://nfldraft.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=2284&tid=111115590&mid=111115590&sid=1164&style=2

Top OL performers on the bench press (numbers in parentheses are the reps on 225 pounds)

1) Jake Long, Michigan: 37
2) Jeremy Zuttah, Rutgers: 35
3) Kirk Barton, Ohio State: 34
4) Mike Gibson, California; Carl Nicks, Nebraska; Brandon Keith, Northern Iowa: 31
7) John Greco, Toledo and Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh: 30
9) Shawn Murphy Utah State; Chris McDuffie, Clemson; Mike Pollak, Arizona State: 29

Top TE bench presses

1) Craig Stevens, Cal: 27
2) Dustin Keller, Purdue: 26
3) Brad Cottam, Tennessee; Fred Davis, USC; Derek Fine, Kansas: 24
6) Kolo Kapanui, West Texas A&M: 23
7) Gary Barnidge, Louisville and Kellen Davis, Michigan State: 22
9) Adam Bishop, Nevada: 21

Top specialist on bench press

1) Tyler Schmitt, San Diego State long snapper: 21
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These results were from yesterday, but this is the first I've seen of any type of workout numbers since the Combine started.
 
Hoth-Boy said:
per www.kffl.com/hotw.nfl
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I'd be somewhat weary of Jones in that even though he has great break away speed and great all-purpose yards (including kick returns) and fairly small (I've never seen him listed a more than 200 pounds).............does all this sound familiar?

What strikes me hardest when considering him for the NFL, especially for the Texans is that just like Bush, he will be a specialty RB (in college, McFadden) who will leave us needing a reliable and consistent between the tackles RB (ala Duece McAllister or, at least, a Guaranteed HEALTHY Ahmad Green [which may be betting the farm again]). Keep in mind that the Razorbacks have consistently had one of the elite OLs in the nation with amazing records of protecting their QBs and rush blocking. And in case you don't know it, Jones NEVER carried more than 20 times per game.

In the right situation, Jones would be a good pickup............in a poorly supported
role.............well, look at Bush last year.............
 
Never understood why they focus so much on the bench. Its a pretty worthless test of actual football power. Power Cling or Squat would be better.

Hell, Reggie Bush benches more that Joe Thomas, but I think we all know who is the more powerful of the two
 
Will the NFL Newtork please stop scrolling their draft order graphic with Green Bay at #18?

No respect. No respect at all.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
I'd be somewhat weary of Jones in that even though he has great break away speed and great all-purpose yards (including kick returns) and fairly small (I've never seen him listed a more than 200 pounds).............does all this sound familiar?

What strikes me hardest when considering him for the NFL, especially for the Texans is that just like Bush, he will be a specialty RB (in college, McFadden) who will leave us needing a reliable and consistent between the tackles RB (ala Duece McAllister or, at least, a Guaranteed HEALTHY Ahmad Green [which may be betting the farm again]). Keep in mind that the Razorbacks have consistently had one of the elite OLs in the nation with amazing records of protecting their QBs and rush blocking. And in case you don't know it, Jones NEVER carried more than 20 times per game.

In the right situation, Jones would be a good pickup............in a poorly supported
role.............well, look at Bush last year.............
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To me there are several RB's that seem to fit this mold in this years Draft. Some that come to mind are: Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton, and Jamaal Charles. There may be others but these are the ones, along with Jones, that seem to fit that Reggie Bush mold (good speed, 5'10" to 6', about 200lbs). Will they all do what Reggie has done in his short NFL career? Don't know, but I hope the Texans pass on all of them. JMHO!
 
Lucky said:
Will the NFL Newtork please stop scrolling their draft order graphic with Green Bay at #18?

No respect. No respect at all.
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Yesterday, I was watching them talk about the AFC South needs and they had a graphic up and it said "DT Demeco Ryans".
 
Insideop said:
To me there are several RB's that seem to fit this mold in this years Draft. Some that come to mind are: Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton, and Jamaal Charles. There may be others but these are the ones, along with Jones, that seem to fit that Reggie Bush mold (good speed, 5'10" to 6', about 200lbs). Will they all do what Reggie has done in his short NFL career? Don't know, but I hope the Texans pass on all of them. JMHO!
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The only difference is that those guys hold good value in the late 2nd or early 3rd round (which is about where Bush should have been drafted).

But instead, Bush got overhyped, and he was drafted #2 overall.

If Bush had gotten drafted where he should have been, then this wouldnt be such a big deal.
 
TexansSeminole said:
Yesterday, I was watching them talk about the AFC South needs and they had a graphic up and it said "DT Demeco Ryans".
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Sometimes I wonder if some members of the media just wake up some days & say to themselves, "how can we mess with the Texans today?"
 
I know they'll be talking to a lot of players at the combine, but we now know they're at least thinking OT.

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

Texans | Team talks with Cherilus
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:09:20 -0800

Boston College OL Gosder Cherilus said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he has talked with the Houston Texans.
 
Small School Watch Tomorrow
QB
Josh Johnson
Joe Flacco

RB
Jerome Felton
Xavier Omon

WR
Pierre Garcon
Dexter Jackson
Jerome Simpson
 
Hottoddie said:
I know they'll be talking to a lot of players at the combine, but we now know they're at least thinking OT.

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

Texans | Team talks with Cherilus
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:09:20 -0800

Boston College OL Gosder Cherilus said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he has talked with the Houston Texans.
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Other players the Texans have talked to:
Texans | Team talks with Keller
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:09:50 -0800

University of Nebraska QB Sam Keller said that he has talked with the Houston Texans during the NFL Scouting Combine.


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Texans | Team meets with Hills
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:42:53 -0800

The Houston Texans have met with University of Texas OT Tony Hills.
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per www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl
 
My friend is at the combine. He says he's heard these following things from scouts:

Jake Long is a beast.

Almost every team my friend has talked to loves Flacco as a project QB.

Limas Sweed is expected to impress by these scouts.

Cromartie is a huge project.

Dan Conner is not first round talent.

Thought I would share. First time I have ever had any insider information during the Combine.

BTW has anyone heard of Brandon Hunt? Sean Washington? or Kevin Murphy? Apparently they were at the combine yesterday in Texan Jackets and with matching bags.
 
Mario Manningham only ran a 4.6. I'd take Mario Manningham in the 4th round easy, even though we don't really need a receiver. I think Manningham is going to be a good NFL WR.
 
TexansSeminole said:
BTW has anyone heard of Brandon Hunt? Sean Washington? or Kevin Murphy?
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Hunt & Murphy are scouts. Washington is director of player development, and a former Rice Owl.

Avery is nursing a sore hamstring, and still ran a 4.4 flat. Wait until his pro day.
 
I think I heard the Chris Johnson ran a 4.29

McFadden ran a 4.27!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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