2016 NFL Combine Pt.2

As stated in the previous post the NFL Combine boasted some potentially great superstars in terms of athleticism and versatility. Some of the players the Cardinals should be interested in are Myles Jack (LB), Joshua Perry (LB), Sheldon Day (DT), and Everett Goldson (QB). The two Linebackers are crucial because if we blitz we need to get to the quarterback or at least pressure him. Not to say our linebackers are terrible but they are a work in progress. Myles Jack may not be the biggest linebacker in the draft but he sure can stop any RB in the NFL. He reminds me of a linebacker version of Todd Gurley because both are slick, fast, and very reliable. Joshua Perry is another workhorse Linebacker who led his team (Ohio State) in tackles. He may be overlooked because of all the superstars that on that high-profile team. He is predicted be a second round pick and seems like he could play lots of snaps in his NFL career. On the defensive line we don’t exactly have top of the line players either, but they aren’t that bad either. The majority of our sacks came from Safety and LB blitzes. Sheldon Day is a powerful DT who posed solid numbers at the combine. He too has quite the motor so he can get to the QB whenever he overpowers an offensive lineman. And at the quarterback position Carson Palmer is getting old and retirement is bound within 5 years. Everett Golson is a quarterback who kind of reminds me of Cam Newton. Although he isn’t very expressive but he gets work done. He is a “Dual-Threat QB” because he has quite the arm and can scramble out of the pocket for yardage if necessary.

2016 NFL Combine Pt. 1

This years NFL Combine showcased lots of potential stars on both sides of the ball. Some of the positions with the best players were: Quarterback, Linebacker, and Defensive Tackle. Lots of players with a high draft stock are very versatile in different positions which is what makes this draft class so athletic. The fastest 40-yard dash time was 4.32 by Will Fuller, a WR from Notre Dame and the record is 4.24. Oddly enough Combine Scouters have said that this year’s draft class in terms of WR’s was “one of the slowest.”The Arizona Cardinals (my favorite team) should really try to get more draft picks because lots of the best players will go in the first 2 rounds. We have a team filled with veterans so young talent is needed. Some players we are looking at are Myles Jack (LB), Joshua Perry (LB), Sheldon Day (DT), and Everett Golson (QB). In the next blog I will break down what makes them unique and interesting prospects.

All-Star Weekend and Super Bowl 50 Recap

Super Bowl 50 was a real let down for Panther fans; a terrible game all around. Cam Newton could not find anyone open and was making horrific throws as the Broncos superior defense was in his face all day long. Now lets move to something positive; All-Star Weekend. This All-Star Weekend put an emphasis on Kobe's final All-Star game but I think the Verizon Slam Dunk Contest stole the spotlight. After watching all of the dunks in this year’s contest, you could make an argument that it was the best one yet. Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine used their freakish athleticism to produce the most unimaginable dunks ever seen. It was a very close battle but Zach LaVine edged out Aaron Gordon to take home the title. The All-Star Game itself was as played as nonchalantly as it always is with a final score of 196-173 with Team West winning again in the highest scoring All-Star game. Don’t think anyone noticed but Lebron broke Kobe’s All-Star scoring total in 6 fewer games. This concludes this week’s recap of All-Star Weekend, ‘til next time.

Super Bowl 50

Super Bowl 50; it’s almost here. Arguably the greatest sporting event of the year is only tomorrow, and I’m sad to say that the Arizona Cardinals are not in it. The Cardinals got absolutely wrecked by the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship Game. I will not talk about that loss as it is a very disappointing loss. The two contestants are the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. The Panthers are led by their dual-threat QB, Cam Newton and their top ranking defense. The Broncos are also lead by their QB Peyton Manning and his impressive receiving core, and their top ranking run stopping defense. I honestly think that Carolina (not just because they are NFC) is going to destroy the Broncos because 1) the Panthers defense might just overwhelm Peyton Manning and 2) Cam Newton is a dual threat QB, so even if the Broncos have good pass protection Cam can still run out of the pocket and scramble for good yardage. This concludes my relative short analysis of Super Bowl 50, until next time folks.