Is Titans left tackle Michael Roos maintaining his typical high level of play? Rookie pass-rusher Chandler Jones had a big first game for the Patriots Sunday in New England’s 34-13 victory at LP Field.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the things that made critics wary of the five-year, $35 million contract Michael Griffin signed in the offseason was the safety’s propensity for missed tackles. We saw a picture perfect “Griff whiff” with 7:17 left on the clock in the second quarter at LP Field on Sunday, when New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley took a carry wide right.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans had two big issues coming into their opener against the Patriots. Both have been magnified in the first half, which ended with New England ahead 21-3 and in complete control.
Thoughts on the Colts' draft from two people involved in evaluating personnel for NFL teams: Guy No. 1: “I like general manager Ryan Grigson and his first pick is a stud. Nice start.” “If they are running a standard, pro-style offense, Stanford tight end Coby Fleener would be a great addition for Andrew Luck if he lasts until 34.
Thoughts on the Texans' draft from two people involved in evaluating personnel for NFL teams: Guy No. 1: “I know they want [Baylor receiver] Kendall Wright. He’s a slot guy who can work underneath and take pressure off Andre Johnson.
The first six picks of ESPN’s Blogger Mock Draft unfolded pretty much as expected. That’s when James Walker, our AFC East representative, put out the word: “I’m willing to make a trade back with Buffalo at No.
Reading the coverage … Houston Texans Are Luke Kuechly and Dont’a Hightower just what the Texans need at linebacker, asks John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Indianapolis Colts “Elite tight ends are hard to find but worth the search,” says Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.
Todd McShay's got a new scenario-based mock draft out. I think he's mostly on target for two AFC South teams. I think he's a bit off target on a third, and misses the mark by a great degree on the fourth.
The NFL's transformation into a pass-happy league has sent teams scrambling for ways to keep up defensively. Perhaps that explains why defensive linemen and 3-4 outside linebacker types dominated ESPN.
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