Tag: quarterback
NFL-Tight end Pitta signs five-year deal with Ravens – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneFeb 28 (Reuters) – Tight end Dennis Pitta, who is a favored target for quarterback Joe Flacco, has signed a five-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the National Football … Read More
Clowney Is Clear-Cut No. 1 for HOU – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportThere is much speculation around the NFL about what the Houston Texans will do with the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Will the Texans select a … Read More
A pattern for life – ESPN
ESPNJohnny Manziel and Joe Namath Getty Images A zest for life has led to Johnny Manziel (left) being compared to former Jets QB Joe Namath. Joe Namath has heard the … Read More
WATCH: Scott Zolak Trains Adolfo For The NFL Draft – CBS Local
WATCH: Scott Zolak Trains Adolfo For The NFL DraftCBS LocalMidday host and former NFL quarterback Scott Zolak decided he would help Adolfo train for the upcoming draft so he put … Read More
Ex-Miami Hurricanes QB Stephen Morris earns $10000 for 40-yard dash time at … – Palm Beach Post
Ex-Miami Hurricanes QB Stephen Morris earns $10000 for 40-yard dash time at …Palm Beach PostFormer University of Miami quarterback Stephen Morris throws Sunday during a drill at the NFL Scouting … Read More
Tarvaris Jackson likely to stay in Seattle – NBCSports.com
Tarvaris Jackson likely to stay in SeattleNBCSports.comIt was a strange few years for quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, but he finally found a home. And he won a Super Bowl. Poised to … Read More
Small-school star Jimmy Garoppolo continues to gain admirers – SI.com
SI.comWith the combine having passed into history, the NFL draft’s annual wart-finding season is almost in full bloom. On that front, it has been a particularly brutal week for the … Read More
RTC: Familiar spot for Houston Texans – ESPN (blog)
RTC: Familiar spot for Houston TexansESPN (blog)The Houston Texans have been here before: Take the best offensive player in the NFL draft, a hometown favorite quarterback or an elite pass-rusher. … Read More
Thompson: Oakland Raiders could use Michael Vick – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury NewsTwo words: Michael. Vick. Whomever the Raiders line up as starting quarterback will have flaws. That’s just where they are as a franchise at this point. A … Read More
The NFL Combine: Who Won? – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalKent State running back Dri Archer ran the fastest 40-yard dash, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel measured in shorter than expected and Miami (Fla.) punter Pat O’Donnell put … Read More
2014 NFL Mock Draft Database – SI.com
SI.comNFL draft season is upon us, and this year’s class is considered to be one of the most talented in recent memory. From Teddy Bridgewater to Jadeveon Clowney to Jake … Read More
2014 NFL draft: Top 10 QBs – Indianapolis Star (blog)
2014 NFL draft: Top 10 QBsIndianapolis Star (blog)This year’s draft class doesn’t include an elite prospect, but there are plenty of intriguing options for the quarterback-starved teams that reside in … Read More
Barry Switzer thinks Johnny Manziel is an ‘arrogant little prick’ – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDespite his impressive showing at the combine, quarterback Johnny Manziel remains one of the most hotly debated NFL Draft prospects. Manziel is expected to be one of the first … Read More
New York Jets should sign Michael Vick – ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)Michael Vick Chris Humphreys/USA TODAY Sports Quarterback Michael Vick could be just what the New York Jets need as a backup to Geno Smith. It’s 1998, and the New … Read More
2014 NFL Post-Combine Mock Draft: The Browns get a quarterback – The Plain Dealer
The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio – The 2014 NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close. But there is plenty more work to be done before May’s draft. Next up will … Read More
Cleveland Browns like Derek Carr over Johnny Manziel – NFL.com
Cleveland Browns like Derek Carr over Johnny ManzielNFL.com3, one spot ahead of Cleveland. “I think Jacksonville is the first place I look,” Jeremiah said of a Manziel landing spot. Both … Read More
2014 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 – SI.com
SI.comBridgewater is still here because he’s the best quarterback in this draft and the one most ready to step into an NFL lineup. The Texans have the pieces in place … Read More
Jerry Jones Reflects – ESPN (blog)
Jerry Jones ReflectsESPN (blog)On the 25th anniversary of buying the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones said one of his biggest regrets is not having won a Super Bowl with Tony Romo … Read More
Teddy Bridgewater Needs Impressive Pro Day to Raise Sagging NFL Draft Stock – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportFormer Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater needs a near-flawless performance at his pro day to resurrect his flagging NFL draft stock. His stock has been slowly sinking since the end … Read More
Offseason Forecast: Houston Texans – NFL.com
Offseason Forecast: Houston TexansNFL.comPlenty. Gary Kubiak is out in favor of new coach Bill O’Brien, hired to kick-start Houston’s offense. That begins at quarterback, where Matt Schaub is widely viewed … Read More
Jerry Jones: No guarantee DeMarcus Ware will be with the Dallas Cowboys next … – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Dallas Morning News (blog)Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) celebrates after Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) recovered a fumble from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) during the … Read More
Cleveland Browns: Latest Combine News and Rumors – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportIt is the season of eternal sports hope. Baseball spring training is underway and the NFL has the scouting combine in Indianapolis. In the NFL, this is a week … Read More
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones updates Kyle Orton’s status – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Dallas Morning News (blog)Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kyle Orton calls a play during the first half of a 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, December 29, 2013 at AT&T Stadium … Read More
Jadeveon Clowney bench presses less than a punter at NFL Combine – SportingNews.com
SportingNews.comAt 6-5 and 266 pounds, Clowney will surely prove to be one of the fastest linemen at the Combine. It’s his speed that has allowed him to blow by offensive … Read More
2014 NFL combine: Texas A&M WR Mike Evans runs blazing 40 – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comINDIANAPOLIS — While former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was impressive Sunday while running his 40, his former receiver Mike Evans might have opened some eyes of his own when … Read More
2014 NFL combine: Johnny Manziel runs unofficial 4.56-second 40 – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comINDIANAPOLIS — Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel confirmed Sunday morning that he has ample speed, perhaps enough to override concerns about his 5-foot-11 frame. Manziel ran 4.63 seconds in the … Read More
Paige: Tim Tebow could return to Denver to play in a new pro league – Denver Post
Paige: Tim Tebow could return to Denver to play in a new pro leagueDenver PostThe possibility of the Mile High Messiah returning to play quarterback for Denver is mind-boggling, but … Read More
Teddy Bridgewater: I’m the best quarterback in the NFL draft – NFL.com
NFL.comINDIANAPOLIS — NFL teams drafting early and in need of a quarterback might have more questions than answers about the top three players at the position in this year’s draft. … Read More
Jets believe in Geno … they have no choice – ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)INDIANAPOLIS — At the risk of being flagged for a delay-of-name penalty, the New York Jets refuse to anoint Geno Smith as their starting quarterback. It’s just semantics, of … Read More
2014 NFL combine: Jadeveon Clowney passes first test at weigh-in – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comWhile the buzz in Indianapolis remains centered on Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, the best player in the 2014 draft — South Carolina pass … Read More
Johnny Manziel’s quarterback guru has sold him on the Cleveland Browns and … – The Plain Dealer
The Plain DealerINDIANAPOLIS — Johnny Manziel’s quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr., the Massillon, Ohio native, believes the Browns should trade up to No. 1 to draft his longtime protege. “I … Read More
Oakland Raiders’ first priority is finding a quarterback – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury NewsReggie McKenzie finally has gained equal footing with the rest of the NFL general managers, but having a full complement of draft picks and big money for … Read More
Texas Rangers excited Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will attend … – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Dallas Morning News (blog)SURPRISE, Ariz. – It will be brief, but the Texas Rangers are still excited that Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson plans to take them up on … Read More