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Cosell: Lack of franchise QB could vanquish Vikings in 2009

But that misses the point. It's all about percentages. When the quarterback is good enough to camouflage flaws throughout the rest of the team, it has a legitimate chance to enjoy postseason success. The NFL is a quarterback-driven league. We ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  29 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Minnesota Vikings,  Tarvaris Jackson,  New York Jets,  Philadelphia Eagles

Cosell: Stafford translates best to the NFL

Spread offense quarterbacks are not practiced in any of these, so their facility to transition effectively to the NFL is severely minimized. It becomes an issue of supply and demand. The supply of quarterbacks with NFL traits is so limited, the ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  22 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Spread (musician),  Matthew Stafford (football),  Ron Jaworski,  Pat White

Cosell: Evaluating the NFL draft's top four running backs

His game is speed and acceleration. Vertically explosive. Lacks elusiveness and lateral quickness. Not a punishing, physical runner for his size. Runs like a 185-pound back. Runs with a narrow base. Goes down easy. Collapses upon contact. Did ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  2 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Chris Wells,  LeSean McCoy,  Chris Johnson,  Darren McFadden

Cosell: Today's NFL game puts premium on drafting a pass rusher

As the NFL draft approaches, much has been written about the quarterbacks, particularly Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez and Josh Freeman. That's not surprising, given that the NFL is a quarterback-driven league. Sure, the running game -- and the ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  26 Mar 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Bill Walsh,  Andre Smith,  Dwight Freeney,  Philadelphia Eagles

Cosell: Simply: Garcia, Leftwich too flawed to be NFL starters

Yet, compassion only goes so far for Garcia and Leftwich. As backup quarterbacks, they are fine, savvy veterans who have been through a number of NFL battles. As starters, they always leave you wanting more -- that's the essential problem. Both ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  18 Mar 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Byron Leftwich,  Dan Orlovsky,  Jeff Garcia,  Houston Texans

Cosell: Ravens' Ray Lewis is a consummate pro football player

Emotionally, he remained the heart and soul of the Ravens defense, the glue that kept everything together. He performed with a young man's enthusiasm and fervor, a veteran's knowledge and wisdom, and that once-in-a-generation hunger and yearning. ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  5 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Ray Lewis,  Baltimore Ravens,  NFL,  Haloti Ngata,  Bart Scott

Cosell: Tomlinson clearly has lost a step

Always remember that coaching tape is the great equalizer. The "eye in the sky" never lies. It's the ultimate truth serum. Visualize Tomlinson in his prime. There was no question he was the best runner in the NFL. Let's step away from free agency ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  2 Mar 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  LaDainian Tomlinson,  Adrian Peterson,  Michael Turner,  DeAngelo Williams

Cosell: Don't fall in love at the Combine

Keep in mind the logistical flow of the draft process. Every team's college scouts have seen these players, in person and on film. NFL coaches, for the most part, have not, since the large majority of their time preceding the Combine is spent on ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  17 Feb 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  LaDainian Tomlinson,  Adrian Peterson,  DeAngelo Williams,  Brian Westbrook

Cosell: Maximizing Matt: Shotgun triggered Cassel's second-half surge

With that as background, let's break down Cassel's 2008 season and look ahead to 2009. When evaluating a quarterback, it is essential to assess his play based on the way he was utilized within the framework of his team's offense. The two cannot be ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  15 Feb 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Matt Cassel,  New England Patriots,  Tom Brady,  Bill Belichick

Cosell: SB43's big lesson: Quarterbacks are important

More teams have adopted the Giants' tactic, and for obvious reasons. Defensive ends are faster and more explosive than defensive tackles. They provide more favorable pass-rush matchups against offensive guards, who generally lack the athleticism and ...

From GREG COSELL, Sporting News,  8 Feb 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  New York Giants,  Kurt Warner,  Michael Strahan,  Justin Tuck

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