Hall of Fame game - 7th Aug
Bears @ Rams
Week 1 - 11th - 15th Aug
Seahawks @ Chargers
Cardinals @ Raiders
Ravens @ Eagles
Bills @ Bears
Bengals @ Lions
Broncos @ Cowboys
Packers @ Browns
Colts @ Rams
Jaguars @ Patriots
Dolphins @ Falcons
Vikings @ Titans
Giants @ Panthers
Steelers @ Redskins
49'ers @ Saints
Jets @ Texans
Week 2 - 18th - 22nd Aug
Eagles @ Steelers
Falcons @ Jaguars
Cardinals @ Packers
Bills @ Broncos
Panthers @ Dolphins
Bengals @ Jets
Lions @ Browns
Chiefs @ Ravens
Vikings @ Seahawks
Patriots @ Buccaneers
Saints @ Texans
Raiders @ 49'ers
Chargers @ Cowboys
Titans @ Rams
Redskins @ Colts
Bears @ Giants
Week 3 - 25th - 28th Aug
Redskins @ Ravens
Packers @ Colts
Falcons @ Steelers
Panthers @ Bengals
Bears @ Titans
Browns @ Eagles
Cowboys @ Vikings
Texans @ 49'ers
Jaguars @ Bills
Dolphins @ Buccaneers
Jets @ Giants
Chargers @ Cardinals
Seahawks @ Broncos
Rams @ Chiefs
Patriots @ Lions
Saints @ Raiders
Week 4 - 25th - 28th Aug
Ravens @ Falcons
Browns @ Bears
Cowboys @ Dolphins
Broncos @ Cardinals
Lions @ Bills
Texans @ Vikings
Colts @ Bengals
Chiefs @ Packers
Giants @ Patriots
Raiders @ Seahawks
Eagles @ Jets
Steelers @ Panthers
49'ers @ Chargers
Rams @ Jaguars
Buccaneers @ Redskins
Titans @ Saints
The regular season schedule is expected to be released later this month. All of these fixtures are of course, subject to a CBA deal been struck between the NFL and the Players.
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Pro Days
So what are pro days?? You may here the annalists on TV talk about players 'improving their draft stock' on pro day. What does this mean? Hopefully, I can make this a little clearer.
A pro day is a day where the college teams invite all of the NFL scouts to their campus, to watch their NFL hopefuls workout. The workouts will include similar things to the combine, 40 yard dash, vertical jump etc. They will also include a skills session, where the player will perform certain drills, position specific.
I believe this is the area when players can 'improve their stock' the most. Lets use Auburn QB Cam Newton as an example. Newton is seen as a Tim Tebow type of player, a fantastic athlete and college player, but slightly erratic with his passes, and therefore many people are doubting whether he will ever be NFL ready. At the combine in Indianapolis, Newton only succeeded to prove this theory correct. He was outstanding in all the measurable drills, (40 yard dash, jump), but then he struggled in the passing section, looking at times scarily inaccurate.
At the combine though, Newton was just paired up with random WR's, and was told to throw the ball. This can be difficult for a QB, as each WR is different to throw to. The excuses for Cam's less than perfect throwing performance was that he underestimated the talent he was throwing to. This may, or may not be the case. At his pro day today though, Cam has the chance to put this right.
As the pro day is scheduled and ran by the college, they can do certain drills that make the best of Cam's ability. Cam will feel comfortable and relaxed in very familiar surroundings, and most importantly in this case, Cam will be able to pick the WR's he throws to. He will select the player that he has played the most with, and is the most familiar with. Cam should hopefully put on a much better throwing performance, therefore 'increasing his stock'.
Cam Newton was used as an example there, but every player across the country will be in a similar position to him come their pro day. Some will want a faster 40 yard time, others will need to bench press more, all these things will improve their stock. They will feel that they can do better, in their homely surroundings. Keep your eyes on nflgbview both here and on twitter, to get all the latest news on pro days.
Here is a list of all the colleges pro days:
March 3: Baylor, Florida Atlantic
March 4: Troy, Tulane
March 7: Tulsa
March 8: Arkansas, Auburn, Oklahoma
March 9: Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, Portland
State, Rutgers, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
March 10: Buffalo, Clemson, Fort Valley State, Fresno State, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), Mississippi State, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas Tech, Washington State, West Texas A&M
March 11: Idaho, Ohio State, Oregon State, Purdue, Southern Miss, Tennessee, TCU
March 12: Arizona
March 14: Central Michigan, LSU
March 15: California (Pa.), Delaware, Florida, Kansas State, Montana State, Pittsburgh, SE Louisiana
March 16: Florida State, Hampton, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan State, Mount Union, Penn State, Villanova
March 17: Appalachian State, Lehigh, Marshall, Michigan, Missouri, Slippery Rock, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
March 18: Arkansas State, Missouri State, New Mexico State, Richmond, Temple
March 21: Abilene Christian, Iowa
March 22: Georgia, Iowa State, Mississippi, Nevada
March 23: Arizona State, Boston College, Central Florida, Connecticut, East Carolina, North Carolina State, Syracuse, Tennessee-Chattanooga
March 24: Boise State, Fort Hays State, San Diego State, South Florida
March 28: Cincinnati, Citadel, Houston, Rice, Texas, Utah State
March 29: UCLA, Utah
March 30: Northern Iowa, South Carolina, Southern California, Washington
March 31: Hawaii, North Carolina
April 1: Eastern Washington
April 4: SMU
April 7: Notre Dame
A pro day is a day where the college teams invite all of the NFL scouts to their campus, to watch their NFL hopefuls workout. The workouts will include similar things to the combine, 40 yard dash, vertical jump etc. They will also include a skills session, where the player will perform certain drills, position specific.
At the combine though, Newton was just paired up with random WR's, and was told to throw the ball. This can be difficult for a QB, as each WR is different to throw to. The excuses for Cam's less than perfect throwing performance was that he underestimated the talent he was throwing to. This may, or may not be the case. At his pro day today though, Cam has the chance to put this right.
As the pro day is scheduled and ran by the college, they can do certain drills that make the best of Cam's ability. Cam will feel comfortable and relaxed in very familiar surroundings, and most importantly in this case, Cam will be able to pick the WR's he throws to. He will select the player that he has played the most with, and is the most familiar with. Cam should hopefully put on a much better throwing performance, therefore 'increasing his stock'.
Cam Newton was used as an example there, but every player across the country will be in a similar position to him come their pro day. Some will want a faster 40 yard time, others will need to bench press more, all these things will improve their stock. They will feel that they can do better, in their homely surroundings. Keep your eyes on nflgbview both here and on twitter, to get all the latest news on pro days.
Here is a list of all the colleges pro days:
March 3: Baylor, Florida Atlantic
March 4: Troy, Tulane
March 7: Tulsa
March 8: Arkansas, Auburn, Oklahoma
March 9: Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, Portland
State, Rutgers, Texas A&M, Wisconsin
March 10: Buffalo, Clemson, Fort Valley State, Fresno State, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), Mississippi State, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas Tech, Washington State, West Texas A&M
March 11: Idaho, Ohio State, Oregon State, Purdue, Southern Miss, Tennessee, TCU
March 12: Arizona
March 14: Central Michigan, LSU
March 15: California (Pa.), Delaware, Florida, Kansas State, Montana State, Pittsburgh, SE Louisiana
March 16: Florida State, Hampton, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan State, Mount Union, Penn State, Villanova
March 17: Appalachian State, Lehigh, Marshall, Michigan, Missouri, Slippery Rock, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
March 18: Arkansas State, Missouri State, New Mexico State, Richmond, Temple
March 21: Abilene Christian, Iowa
March 22: Georgia, Iowa State, Mississippi, Nevada
March 23: Arizona State, Boston College, Central Florida, Connecticut, East Carolina, North Carolina State, Syracuse, Tennessee-Chattanooga
March 24: Boise State, Fort Hays State, San Diego State, South Florida
March 28: Cincinnati, Citadel, Houston, Rice, Texas, Utah State
March 29: UCLA, Utah
March 30: Northern Iowa, South Carolina, Southern California, Washington
March 31: Hawaii, North Carolina
April 1: Eastern Washington
April 4: SMU
April 7: Notre Dame
Saturday, 26 February 2011
NFL Combine
Today has seen the beginning of the workouts in Indianapolis. The best players from around the college landscape will take to the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to compete in their individual workout drills. These workouts will include the 40 yard dash, the bench press, the vertical jump, the broad jump, the 3 cone drill, the shuttle run and also position specific drills. The results taken from these drills will either help, or hinder the players draft stock.
Today will see the workouts completed by the OL, the TE's and the specialists. Sunday will see the QB's, WR's and the RB's. Monday it will be the turn of the DL and LB's, with the DB's closing the show on Tue.
If you would like to see the action from Indianapolis live, go to nfl.com from 2pm GMT on Saturday through to Tuesday.
Keep your eyes to nflgbview for all the latest news, and if you don't already, please follow us on twitter. We will be having a fantasy football competition again next season, as well as a pick 'em contest. Keep your eyes peeled for details. See you soon
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Today will see the workouts completed by the OL, the TE's and the specialists. Sunday will see the QB's, WR's and the RB's. Monday it will be the turn of the DL and LB's, with the DB's closing the show on Tue.
If you would like to see the action from Indianapolis live, go to nfl.com from 2pm GMT on Saturday through to Tuesday.
Keep your eyes to nflgbview for all the latest news, and if you don't already, please follow us on twitter. We will be having a fantasy football competition again next season, as well as a pick 'em contest. Keep your eyes peeled for details. See you soon
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