1. 10 NFL Sophomores Ready for Breakout Seasons in 2013

    For whatever reason, every sophomore on this list has yet to really establish himself as a big-time player in the NFL...

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  2. An Insider's Guide to NFL OTAs

    As the NFL offseason rolls along, 29 teams will begin organized team activities (OTAs) this week. During this time, most, if not all, established veterans who are off doing their ...

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  3. Are the 49ers Better Than Last Year?

    In an offseason where the San Francisco 49ers were praised for savvy free-agent moves and an impressive draft class, they appeared to show improvement—at least on the surface...

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  4. Highlighting the NFL's Next Breakout Player at Every Position

    Every year, a new star is born in the NFL . Sometimes they're the most unlikely candidates; other times, that player has all the talent in the world and is just a perfect opportunity away from a breakout season...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 9 days ago 38,142 reads 127 comments

  5. Listen Up, NFL Rookie Class of 2013

    I have no records in the NFL , no statues in my likeness. My experiences and accomplishments carry through history like a distant star millions of light-years away, barely visible to most gazing eyes upon the night’s sky...

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  6. How Important Is a Rookie's Selection of His NFL Number?

    It’s natural for most rookies just entering the league to have some degree of interest in what his number will be, especially considering it can help define his legacy...

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  7. How to Survive Your NFL Rookie Season

    Want to know how to persevere through the rigors of the NFL as a rookie? Every year, hundreds of rookies enter the NFL hoping to find a home, but only a fraction ever make it through an entire season and are left standing in the end...

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  8. So You Just Got Drafted...Now What Happens?

    Being drafted is the realization of something special, something that can never be taken away. But it also serves merely as a launching pad to becoming either a great success or a marginal flame-out...

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  9. Cobi Hamilton: How Will Cincinnati's Newest WR Fare in the Pros?

    This Senior Bowl participant out of the University of Arkansas led the SEC in receptions and receiving yards in his senior year with 90 catches for 1,335 yards to go with five touchdowns...

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  10. Andre Ellington: How Will Arizona's Newest RB Fare in the Pros?

    Clemson’s electrifying ball-carrier is one of the most elusive weapons in the draft. His slide, like that of many running backs this year, is one which has caused a logjam of talent in the back-half of the draft...

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  11. Denard Robinson: How Will Jacksonville's Newest WR/RB Fare in the Pros?

    Coming out of the University of Michigan, Denard Robinson set the nation on fire with big play after big play from the quarterback position...

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  12. Quinton Patton: How Will San Francisco's Newest WR Fare in the Pros?

    Quinton Patton is a tough, competitive receiver with adequate measurables and a tremendous feel for the receiver position...

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  13. Corey Lemonier: How Will San Francisco's Newest OLB Fare in the Pros?

    One of my favorite pure pass-rushers in this draft is Corey Lemonier out of Auburn University. Lemonier is a bit undersized at 6’3”, 255 pounds, but he has long ...

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  14. Marquise Goodwin: How Will Buffalo's Newest WR Fare in the Pros?

    Former University of Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is an enticing talent who was taken at the midpoint in the draft mainly because of his blazing 40-yard time of 4.27 seconds...

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  15. Terron Armstead: How Will New Orleans' Newest OT Fare in the Pros?

    Lane Johnson might be the offensive linemen with the best all-around measurables , but Terron Armstead gets boasting rights for the best 40-time of the group with an electrifying 4...

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  16. Jamar Taylor: How Will Miami's Newest CB Fare in the Pros?

    Jamar Taylor, a talented CB out of Boise State, is one of the better coverage corners in the draft. At 5’11”, he has good size to match up against some of the bigger receivers in the league...

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  17. Vance McDonald: How Will San Francisco's Newest TE Fare in the Pros?

    Those who had the privilege of watching Vance McDonald during Senior Bowl week got to see a tough, rugged competitor with very good athleticism and ball skills...

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  18. Margus Hunt: How Will Cincinnati's Newest DE Fare in the Pros?

    When playing Madden on Playstation , you’ ve probably enjoyed the “create-a-player” mode where you could customize physical freaks who are 6’8”, ...

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  19. Robert Woods: How Will Buffalo's Newest WR Fare in the Pros?

    At one point in Robert Woods ’ college career he was considered a potential top-10 pick, but after concerns about a lingering ankle injury and a diminishing role in the Trojans offense, his stock had taken a bit pretty significant dip...

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  20. Matt Elam: How Will Baltimore's Newest SS Fare in the Pros?

    We all were aware that the Ravens needed a free safety after the departure of future Hall of Famer Ed Reed. Elam is only 5’10” but he plays much bigger...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 26 days ago 3,358 reads 10 comments

  21. Alec Ogletree: How Will St. Louis' Newest LB Fare in the Pros?

    This is an interesting pick considering Manti Te’o was still on the board when Ogletree was taken. With Alec Ogletree , the Rams get a very rangy linebacker who has the ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 26 days ago 2,849 reads 7 comments

  22. Bjoern Werner: How Will Indianapolis' Newest OLB Fare in the Pros?

    The big, physical import from Germany now has a new home in the Hoosier state. Bjoern Werner is a talented edge-rusher who had one of the fastest get-offs in the nation last year...

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  23. Sharrif Floyd: How Will Minnesota's Newest DT Fare in the Pros?

    Perhaps there was a lot of confusion as to why Sharrif Floyd slipped all the way to the Vikings at 23 in Thursday's NFL draft. Surprising as it may be, this slide actually makes a ton of sense...

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  24. D.J. Fluker: How Will San Diego's Newest RT Fare in the Pros?

    D.J. Fluker is the most physically imposing mauler in this entire draft. Some may question his ability pass protect, pointing to his limited foot-speed, but this facet of his game seems to be somewhat overstated in the negative...

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  25. Ezekiel Ansah: How Will Detroit's Newest DE Fare in the Pros?

    Few prospects are as polarizing as Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah . His overtly raw playing style and highly coveted athletic potential have created something of a phenomenon in terms of scouting inconsistencies...

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