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Lande: Draft Dish: Pioli's first Chiefs draft proves interesting

A look at key selections in the sixth round of the NFL draft: Scott Pioli's first draft as Kansas City Chiefs general manager was interesting to the end, culminating with Tennessee State running back Javarris Williams Byrd has a good combination of ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  26 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Pittsburgh Steelers,  NFL,  Kansas City Chiefs,  Scott Pioli,  Dallas Cowboys

Lande: Draft Dish: Brandstater among top need picks in sixth round

This pick won't create excitement, but any quarterback selected by new coach Jose McDaniels must be taken seriously. Remember, McDaniels coached Tom Brady and developed Matt Cassel while with the New England Patriots. A look at key selections in ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  26 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Tom Brady,  New England Patriots,  Matt Cassel,  Denver Broncos

Lande: Draft Dish: Nate Davis among the 5th round gems

The Cowboys need cornerback help, and by grabbing DeAngelo Smith, they are taking a wise gamble on a guy who could become an impact player if he plays up to his potential. He is a very physical cornerback who enjoys pushing and shoving the receiver ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  26 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Nate Davis (football),  Jason Phillips,  Ray Lewis,  Marcus Freeman,  Derrick Mason

Lande: Draft Dish: Tate, Moore lead Day 2's top 20 prospects

2. D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt. Although Moore lacks ideal height, he has great potential as a playmaker. Quick and fast, he breaks hard to the ball. He just needs to get strong to knock bigger receivers off routes. If the Patriots keep addressing ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  26 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Marcus Freeman,  Michael Johnson,  Nate Davis (football),  Justin Hartwig

Lande: 2009 NFL draft: Best of the running backs

Chris "Beanie" Wells, Ohio State. He has all the tools to be dominant, and his inside run skills remind our scouts of Adrian Peterson. In preparation for Saturday's opening of the 2009 NFL draft, War Room expert Russ Lande offers these superlatives ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Adrian Peterson,  Knowshon Moreno

Lande: Scouting report: Ohio State's Chris

Outside running: Has good speed to consistently get to the corner. Reaches full speed quickly, and can outrun defenders. Avoids would-be tacklers outside. Is a dangerous cutback runner. Has the size and strength to run through defensive backs and ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Ohio State Buckeyes,  Antonio Pittman

Lande: 2009 NFL draft: Best of the fullbacks

Quinn Johnson, LSU. He attacks the defender aggressively and delivers a hard blow to consistently drive him out of the play. In preparation for Saturday's opening of the 2009 NFL draft, War Room expert Russ Lande offers these superlatives for ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL

Lande: Scouting report: Syracuse's Tony Fiammetta

Strengths: Is well-built, looking the part of an NFL fullback. Is smart, athletic and versatile enough to be a weapon at fullback, H-back or, occasionally, tight end. Has quick feet and a deceptive burst through the hole as a ballcarrier. Runs hard ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL

Lande: 2009 NFL draft: Best of the quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford, Georgia. He has a cannon and is able to consistently make great deep throws with excellent zip -- the ball gets to the receiver in a flash. In preparation for Saturday's opening of the 2009 NFL draft, War Room expert Russ Lande ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Matthew Stafford (football),  Graham Harrell,  Pat White

Lande: Scouting report: USC's Mark Sanchez

Accuracy/delivery: Consistently puts the ball right on target. Has a quick and compact delivery and has one of the best over-the-top releases of any quarterback our scouts have seen. Does an excellent job of putting the ball where only his man can ...

From RUSS LANDE, Sporting News,  24 Apr 2009
Related Topics: NFL

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