Manti Te'o

  1. Why Manti Te'o Is the Perfect Replacement for Ray Lewis

    In a very short matter of time, the identity of the Baltimore Ravens defense completely changed. For the cash-strapped, draft-pick-heavy Ravens, their next move could be their most important one...

    Garrett Baker Written by Garrett Baker about 1 month ago 7,812 reads 34 comments

  2. 2013 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings' First-Round Options

    The free-agency frenzy is basically over. We're nearly two weeks in and most of the big names are off the board. Still, there are a number of potential free agents out there...

    Scott Reighard Written by Scott Reighard about 1 month ago 11,749 reads 142 comments

  3. Breaking Down Notre Dame ILB Manti Te'o's On-Field Flaws

    Manti Te'o has had a roller coaster last few months, to say the least. He started off as one of the most popular figures in college football because of his playmaking ability and significant contribution to the resurgence of the Fighting Irish...

    Alen Dumonjic Written by Alen Dumonjic about 2 months ago 14,588 reads 33 comments

  4. NFL Players' Use of Social Media Is a Cause of Concern for Teams

    Social media has become a vehicle by which almost every high-profile athlete communicates today. Just like the rest of us, a celebrity can voice his or her opinion. However, within minutes, those thoughts can be heard by millions worldwide...

    Jed Hughes Written by Jed Hughes about 2 months ago 416 reads 0 comments

  5. Pittsburgh Steelers: Why Manti Te'o Shouldn't Be Future MLB

    I really, really tried to like Manti Te’o. I got caught up in the mania, the story about the inspiring young man who led the best Notre Dame team in recent memory to a No...

    Joe Tordy Written by Joe Tordy about 3 months ago 3,387 reads 33 comments

  6. Rounding Up the Latest NFL Draft Buzz, Rumors and Speculation

    With the combine behind us, we've officially entered NFL draft silly season. But even though we know most of what we hear between now and April 25 will be flat-out lies perpetuated ...

    Ryan McCrystal Written by Ryan McCrystal about 3 months ago 29,667 reads 56 comments

  7. 2013 NFL Draft: 2 Big Name Prospects Teams Should Avoid

    The 2013 NFL Draft is swiftly approaching and it’s time to take a look at potentially high-risk, high-reward players who are generally considered safe picks due to their status as household name prospects...

    T.J. Brennan Written by T.J. Brennan about 3 months ago 889 reads 2 comments

  8. Manti Te'o: Bengals Won't Let Linebacker Get Past Them in First Round

    According to Sports Illustrated's Peter King (via Matt Miller), linebacker Manti Te'o won't get past the Bengals with the 21st overall selection in the 2013 NFL draft...

    Eli Nachmany Written by Eli Nachmany about 3 months ago 8,704 reads 59 comments

  9. Notre Dame Football: 3 Ways the Defense Will Change Without Manti Te'o

    Notre Dame will take the field this fall minus one of the most recognizable Irish players in a generation...

    Emily O'Neill Elmer Written by Emily O'Neill Elmer about 3 months ago 7,844 reads 80 comments

  10. Manti Te'o Predicts He Will Run Faster at Notre Dame Pro Day Than NFL Combine

    After a poor performance at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, Manti Te'o adamantly believes he'll run faster at his pro day at Notre Dame on March 26. Per the Chicago Tribune 's Brian Hamilton , Te'o said: Obviously, faster than a 4...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 3 months ago 23,328 reads 172 comments

  11. Buffalo Bills' Options in the Second Round of the 2013 NFL Draft

    I have a confession to make. I enjoy the second round of the NFL draft more than I do the first round. In the first round, you have a general idea of who teams are interested in, especially as April approaches...

    Ryan Talbot Written by Ryan Talbot about 3 months ago 5,391 reads 8 comments

  12. Manti Te'o Combine: LB Must Erase Poor Showing with Solid Pro Day

    Manti Te'o has some work to do if he hopes to erase from scouts' minds the image of him lumbering around the NFL Scouting Combine like a defensive tackle. This is just the latest challenge in his bizarre journey...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 3 months ago 3,899 reads 14 comments

  13. 5 NFL Draft Prospects Whose Stocks Fell the Most at the Combine

    The NFL combine is a place where a player's stock can shoot up or fall down the tubes. While a lot of players belong in the former category, some players unfortunately had bad performances and are now are plummeting down the draft boards...

    Ralph Longo Written by Ralph Longo about 3 months ago 2,639 reads 3 comments

  14. 3 Reasons Why the Atlanta Falcons Should Pass on LB Manti Te'o

    Believe it or not, the Atlanta Falcons might have a shot at picking linebacker Manti Te’o at No. 30 with their first-round draft pick. The Falcons should pass and not even think twice...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 3 months ago 2,918 reads 21 comments

  15. New York Jets Should Steer Clear of Drafting Manti Te'o

    Some NFL team may get a bargain in Manti Te'o in this year's NFL draft, as the linebacker's stock has fallen faster than all but a few players in recent memory. The New York Jets should not be that team...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 3 months ago 2,074 reads 23 comments

  16. Manti Te'o Combine Results Must Be Taken with a Grain of Salt

    Manti Te'o did not have the combine performance he had hoped for, but scouts and fans alike shouldn't count him out as a future impact and/or star player in the NFL just yet...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 3 months ago 1,831 reads 0 comments

  17. LeBron James: Heat Star's Shot at Notre Dame LB Manti Te'o Is Shameless

    Everything has been going downhill for Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o ever since his lackluster performance against Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 3 months ago 1,179 reads 4 comments

  18. Manti Te'o's Sluggish 40 Time Won't Affect NFL Draft Stock

    Sputtering superstar Manti Te'o 's 40-yard dash time at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine didn't impress many, but that won't have an effect on his draft stock...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 3 months ago 604 reads 0 comments

  19. Manti Te'o Combine: LB Should Not Go to New York on Draft Day After Poor Showing

    Remember when Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o was a lock to be a top-10 pick in the 2013 NFL draft? In the fast-paced world of draft speculation, that may seem like ages ago...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 3 months ago 746 reads 2 comments

  20. LeBron James Makes Fun of Manti Te'o's 40-Yard-Dash Time

    It looks like John Harbaugh was not the only notable sports figure unimpressed by Manti Te'o's 40-yard-dash time...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 3 months ago 109,369 reads 415 comments

  21. Combine Performance Makes Manti Te'o a Huge 1st-Round Risk for the Ravens

    The Baltimore Ravens need additional linebackers this year, to replace the retiring Ray Lewis and potentially to take over for Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger, both of whom are unrestricted free agents...

    Andrea Hangst Written by Andrea Hangst about 3 months ago 2,879 reads 22 comments

  22. What Are the Experts Saying About Manti Te'o's Combine Performance?

    Manti Te'o 's 40-yard dash wasn't as fast as some expected, while others already had him tabbed as a 4.8 guy before the Scouting Combine...

    Chris Trapasso Written by Chris Trapasso about 3 months ago 2,313 reads 1 comments

  23. Manti Te'o: ESPN's Mark May Takes Bold Stance on LB's NFL Draft Stock

    ESPN analyst Mark May rarely pulls punches in his straightforward analysis, and his assessment of former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star LB Manti Te'o on Tuesday was no exception...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 3 months ago 3,570 reads 6 comments

  24. NFL Combine 2013: Biggest Individual Disappointments from Indianapolis

    For all of the impressive Onterio McCalebb -, Tavon Austin- and Marquise Goodwin-like performances at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, we have disappointing ones from players expected to be top picks in the 2013 NFL draft...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 3 months ago 2,572 reads 0 comments

  25. Green Bay Packers: Should the Packers Draft Manti Te'o?

    When LB Manti Te'o mentioned during his NFL combine press conference that one of the teams he had visited with was the Green Bay Packers, many Cheeseheads awoke from their ...

    Kris Burke Written by Kris Burke about 3 months ago 2,869 reads 13 comments