Question of the Day [0.2]

     Hello NFL Fans, I hope we are all having a great day on the site today. To get kick started on the Hotline today, we are going to start off with our question of the day. You guys have all day to answer this question. Post as many comments as you like in the comment box below this article. It is very easy to do so enjoy!


              Are we going to see a Steelers/Packers rematch in Super Bowl XLVI?

Question of the Day [0.1]

     Hello NFL Fans. We are starting up questions of the day again on the website. Remember, you can leave a comment in the comment box under this post to answer the question. Don't forget to spread the word!

              Question of the Day: Are the Packers Super Bowl bound?

Web Design

     Hello NFL Fans! I hope you are all having a great weekend and are ready for some football tomorrow. PFH has got a new web design. It looks great except one little problem. The word "Trial" is imprinted in the background over and over again. I don't know how to fix this, so as always I will ask the fans. What should I do? Should I keep it as is or should I dump the design? If you like the design, and know how you could fix this, please tell me! Leave a comment, email me, Message me on Twitter or Facebook. Thank you guys.

Around the League PFH Style

     Hello NFL Fans. How are we doing on this wonderful Friday night? Okay, as we know, this has been a crazy week in the NFL, and there are just so many questions that people are scratching their heads over. So what we are going to do is talk about what is going on around the league and maybe answer some of these questions that you may have.

     The first topic that we have to talk about is the Jacksonville Jaguars as a whole. As we know, coach Jack Del Rio was fired on Tuesday. Then the Jaguars had made defensive coordinator Mel Tucker the interim head coach. Not only was there a distraction there, but Wayne Weaver sold the Jaguars on Tuesday to Mr. Shahid Kahn. Kahn said that he was committed to winning a Super Bowl for Jacksonville. But will the team move? As we have known for quite some time now that Los Angeles wants a NFL team. So when Weaver sold the team, questions were made whether they would move out of Jacksonville. Little did anyone know that there was a lease that will hold the Jaguars in Jacksonville until the 2027 season. From my understanding that getting out of this lease would be a difficult process that I don't think Kahn is worried about. His focus is on changing around the Jaguars' losing ways and bringing Jacksonville its' first Super Bowl title.

     Donovan McNabb was released by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday afternoon

A Look back into History

     Hey guys. It has been a long time since we have done "A Look back into History" here on the Hotline. So I thought I would take this time to remember one of the greats that has played this game. But instead of just one, let's look at a group that players that may have made up the best linebacker core in the NFL the 1970's Pittsburgh Steelers Linebackers. Made up of Andy Russell, Jack Ham, and Jack Lambert. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving on the Gridiron

     Hello NFL Fans. Let PFH be the first ones to tell you Happy Thanksgiving! As NFL Fans, I probably don't have to tell you that these are going to be great games on Thanksgiving. I am so pumped to watch these games. I plan on watching all three games while enjoying my turkey, stuffing, and all of the other great food we plan on having. No better way in spending Thanksgiving then watching NFL Football. We are going to take a look at all three games and how I think that there will be three upsets on Turkey Day!

     Packers @ Lions is the first game that airs at 12:30 EST. The first game that everyone is talking about. And as shocking as it may be, a lot of people hopping on the Lions bandwagon to defeat the 10-0 Packers.

Vick and Maclin ruled out for Sunday

     Well if things didn't look bad enough for the Eagles before, they go even worse. After not having star receiver   Desean Jaskson last week from a coaches decision to not let him play because he missed a special teams meeting, the Eagles will be without another big target on Sunday in wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Not only will Maclin be out this Sunday, but quarterback Michael Vick has been ruled out as well. Maclin is dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries. Meanwhile, Vick suffered two broken ribs last week against the Cardinals.

     Stepping in their places will be QB Vince Young and WR Riley Cooper will be getting more playing time. WR Desean Jackson has to prove that he learned his lesson this past week and go out there and perform with his team, but it won't be easy as the Eagles are facing division rivals the New York Giants. The Giants just suffered a crushing loss to the 49ers and they are looking to pick up this game to pay back for it. Can the Eagles pull it off on Sunday Night without two key players and be try to ruin the Giants' playoff hopes?

Week 10 Wrap up Recap

     Hey NFL Fans, after 10 weeks of action packed football, we are going to recap week 10 and all of it's excitements. There were a lot of great games in Week 10, and in my opinion some big upsets as well.

    The first game we are going to look at is Falcons suffering a loss against the Saints. This game was a good one to watch if you had the chance to watch it. Leading in passing game was Matt Ryan with 351 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Although Brees was no slouch neither with 322 yards, and two touchdowns. This was a great game if you love to watch two good offenses attack. The Falcons put together a drive at the end of the 4th quarter that would tie the ball game at 23 and send it into overtime. The Falcons won the toss and got the ball first in overtime. After being stopped, the Saints got a chance at it. The Saints had the same results as the Falcons giving the ball back to them. And on a 4th and inches, the Falcons chose to go for it on their own 29. The Saints defense would stuff the line of scrimmage and stop the Falcons on 4th down. Letting place kicker John Kasey make an easy field goal to win the game for the Saints 26-23.

    Of course we have to look at the biggest upset of the week. The Seahawks coming up with a big win against the Ravens. The loss put the Ravens a half game behind the division leaders, the Pittsburgh Steelers. After coming off a big win, the Ravens let their former kicker Steven Hauschka boot five field goals. Tying a franchise record. Marshawn Lynch scored the team's only touchdown. Running back Ray Rice ran for only 27 yards, but only on five carries. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw the ball 52 times. Completing 29 of them for 255 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. The Ravens have a tendency of winning against big teams, yet losing to the somewhat weak ones. Their record stands at 6-3. Losing to the Titans, Jaguars, and now the Seahawks. This is a problem that they will need to fix fast.

                                          Week 10 Scores

Raiders-24 Chargers-17; Bills-7 Cowboys-44; Titans-30 Panthers-3; Texans-37 Buccaneers-9; Steelers-24 Bengals-17; Jaguars-17 Colts-3; Broncos-17 Chiefs-10; Cardinals-21 Eagles-17; Redskins-9 Dolphins-20; Rams-13 Browns-12; Lions-13 Bears-37; Giants-20 49ers-27; Patriots-37 Jets-16; Vikings-7 Packers-45

Week 7 Updates

• Matt Forte helping the Bears over the Buccaneers with 128 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. (32 yards). Bears 21-Buccaneers 5 -- 5:26 3rd Quarter

• Lions defense has 3 sacks and an interception against the Falcons, but still down 20-16 -- 1:57 3rd Quarter

• QB Matt Ryan leaves game for two plays with ankle injury. Now back in the game.

• Plaxico Burress has snatched two touchdown grabs so far against the Chargers as the Chargers are still up 21-17 2:47 3rd Quarter

Week 4 on the Gridiron

     Hello NFL Fans, this has been a great NFL Season so far and by the looks of the match ups, week four will not disappoint us neither. If you are looking at the web site for the first time, picks on the Gridiron are some of the weeks best match ups of the week and my predictions for them. Let's take a look at some of this week's games.

    Steelers @ Texans is the first match up that I look at that is going to spark my eye. This game could easily go either way. Both teams will have to play all four quarters to get a win in this game. When I look at the two teams both sides have their strengths and their weaknesses. The team that executes their game plan the best will be the team that comes out with the "W" in week four.
When I look at the Texans I see a good offense going against an always strong Steelers defense. With Arian Foster still dinged up with the hamstring injury, that means a lot of the pressure has been focused on back up running back Ben Tate and quarterback Matt Schaub. Tate has looked good, but going against a tough Steelers defense, we will see how well they will be able to run. The Steelers offense has some worries too. Watching the Steelers last Sunday night against the Colts, I noticed a very injured and quite weak offensive line. Yes, the Colts have two of the best defensive ends in the NFL today, but the Steelers offensive line did not execute at all. The offensive line could not run block or pass block. Now this week they have to face a man by the name of Mario Williams. I still think the Steelers have the upper hand in this game though. This team just knows how to win. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a lot of offensive weapons and I plan on seeing him use them tomorrow. I think the Steelers defense makes a few big plays to help them win in Houston. My Pick: Steelers 27, Texans 20

    Lions @ Cowboys is a game that I am sure a lot of people are going to have their eye on. Do the shocking 3-0 Lions have what it takes to beat America's team, the 2-1 Dallas Cowboys. I personally think that the Lions do have what it takes to beat these Cowboys. They have it all. A very talented offense, and a defense that is starting to become one of it's own. Quarterback Tony Romo has a long day ahead of him tomorrow if his offensive line does not help him out. The Lions have a offense that I think shocks a lot of people. The Stafford-Calvin Johnson duo is looking great. These two players have great chemistry. Stafford is averaging two touchdown passes a week to Johnson. If the Cowboys defense holds the Lions offense down, that is just half the battle. They need to find a way to execute on offense. Felix Jones needs to be effective to help the Cowboys. Romo has to be effective as well. In the end I think the Lions will win again. My Pick: Lions 28, Cowboys 17

    Jets @ Ravens is going to be a great prime time Sunday Night game. Rex Ryan playing the team that he was defensive coordinator for. Both teams with a loss on their record, it is a battle to stay above .500. Two teams with two strong defenses. Another game that you will have to watch all four quarters to see who will really win this game. Personally, I think the stronger defense wins, but don't just watch the defense. Both offenses have an up-side. The Ravens have a stronger offense in my opinion just because of one man that really is a difference maker. Ray Rice. One of the most talented backs in the league right now. If Rice can help in the run game, Flacco should be able to lead the Ravens' offense down the field. Of course it's not that easy to pass when you are facing two corner backs in Darelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie. This might just be an early match up for what's to see in the future. Will these two teams meet again in the playoffs? That remains to be seen. As we know, you must take it one game at a time, and in this one I see the Ravens getting it done. My Pick: Ravens 17, Jets 13

     Well those are some of my favorite games of this week, but don't let it stop there NFL Fans. Please spread the word and comment under this post. Tell me your favorite games of week four. Tell me what you want to see this Sunday and if you agree or disagree with my picks.

Week 2 Early Updates

      Here are some early updates NFL Fans, if you want to know what is going on around the league.
Updates as of 2:36 P.M. EST

• Jamaal Charles carted off field with knee injury.

• Jets Center Nick Mangold injured

• Steelers have a 17-0 lead over Seahawks at half time.

• Colts RG Ryan Diem hurts ankle

• Lions dominating Chiefs in first half

PFH Daily Newswire

                                                 7/29/11 Edition

                             Last Update: 2:51 AM EST

• Steelers release OT Flozell Adams
• Nick Fairley signs with the Lions for a four year deal
• Chiefs release G Brian Waters
• Seahawks sign Alan Branch for two-year $8 million deal. $4 million garunteed

• Vince Young needs to go on NFL waiver' wire before Eagles can get him. At 4 P.M. will be the time they can talk. Young says he would agree to go there. Reported by Adam Schefter from ESPN

• Roy Williams expected to sign with Bears

Foot Note: Remember that anytime that you have any questions, please leave them in the comment box under this Daily! I will be happy to answer! Leave any other comments that you may have. Also keep checking in for all the latest NFL News! Follow me on Twitter -- @ProFballHotline

Closer than we may Think?

     Hello everyone! After more than 100 days of an NFL Lockout, are we closer than everyone else thinks to getting a new collective bargaining agreement done? Well I am going to lay everything out on the table, and you will just have to make your own judgement on it.

     Both sides will meet in Manhattan four times this week, starting Tuesday July 5th. Both sides also met last week four times in Minneapolis, which at the time was the first time they spent as long as four days meeting since the NFL Lockout has begun.

Catching up with Lawrence Guy

A couple days ago, I was honored to do an interview with Packers 7th round pick, defensive lineman Lawrence Guy. Guy went to Arizona state and was a three year starter. After his junior season, he declared that he was leaving to go to the NFL. Guy attended the NFL Scouting Combine and was drafted by the Packers in the NFL Draft. Lawrence and I exchanged many text messages between each other and did a live interview though a phone call. Guy is such a nice person, (although maybe not to college quarterbacks) that he let me spend a few minutes with him so that NFL fans can learn more about him.

NFL Lockout Fan Forum

NFL Fans, it is time! Time to voice your opinion right here on the Hotline. I want each and everyone of the people that read my blog to leave a comment under this article. Please, tell us NFL Fans who you are, and how this lockout is effecting you. You guys know how I feel about the lockout if you have read An Untitled Message. Tell us how you feel. Leave as many comments as you would like and please follow me on Twitter @ProFballHotline to get the link so that you can help me spread the word. I am even going to try to get a NFL player or two to comment.

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Last Note: If you would please let us know your name! Please tell us who you are and how you feel. Of course if you absolutely don't feel like it, there is the anonymous option. I hope to hear from all of you in the comment box! I will speak to each and everyone of my followers on this!

Chatting with ProDraftCentral's Mike Hronchich

      Hello everyone! I hope that you are all doing well. A couple weeks back I had a great chat with Mike Hroncich. Mike is a writer for ProDraftCentral.com and he is just a really nice guy that was perfect for this chat. Also follow Mike on Twitter @NottheOFace. Continue reading for your final NFL Draft wrap up!

Brandon Sweeney: Today we have Mike Hroncich. Mike thanks for coming!

Mike Hroncich: Thanks for having me Brandon.

An untitled Message

     As you may have seen, I could not come up with a title for this article. Maybe there is a reason for this? Maybe this was suppose to happen? Could anyone make a good title that make sense for what is going on in the NFL world today? Speaking from a die hard fan's prospective, I am completely lost for words, but somehow I am going to dig deep and tell you exactly how I am feeling in this article.

Your #1 Source for all NFL News

   Hello guys, I hope that you all are doing well. I have been working very hard on a few things on the site, and I am finally done. What I am doing is I have made a way to make Pro Football Hotline a 'one stop shop' more or less to know everything going on around the league each and every day. Every day I will come out with a new article called PFH Daily Newswire. The Daily will give you all kinds of news and you can check up on it all day, because I will add new news as the day goes on. The article will contain my view on the subject and probably a link so that you may want to read even more on that topic. You may also click the Team Links page. It gives you all the teams in their divisions with a few sites that give you all of your up to date news on your team! I willl still be writing my articles so also keep your eyes out for that! Lets have a great ride NFL fans!

Bengals Draft Recap

1st Round Pick- A.J. Green, WR Georgia
2nd Round Pick- Andy Dalton, QB TCU
3rd Round Pick- Dontay Moch, DL Nevada
4th Round Pick- Clint Boling, OL Georgia
5th Round Pick- Robert Sands, FS West Virgina
6th Round Pick- Ryan Whalen, WR Stanford
7th Round Pick(207 overall)- Korey Lindsey, DB Southern Illinois
7th Round Pick(246 overall)- Jay Finley, RB Baylor

Personal Favorites: A.J. Green is a good and smart player. A wise decision by the Bengals to take him at fourth overall. Green has a lot of potential to do great things in this league. Is a tall target at 6'4, very fast, and has soft hands. His stats tell the story all by itself. 57 catches for 848 yards, and 9 touchdowns in 2010.
Korey Lindsey is a small school corner that may have more talent than people realize. Can play good zone coverage. Can handle double moves very well. Will become a good nickel back maybe his rookie season. Maybe a steal for the Bengals.

Needs to Prove: Andy Dalton needs to prove probably the most out of this Bengals' class. He doesn't know when his time will come. By the sounds of it, his time may be coming at the binning of the 2011 season. He is a good leader on and off the field. I question his ability to read defenses at times. He is not very athletic compared to the other quarterbacks in this class. Has good accuracy and can really put a good zip on the ball. If Palmer does not stay with the Bengals, Dalton has to be ready.

Personal Notes: A good draft for the Bengals. Did not get very fancy with their picks. They got the best available and filled their needs. I personally think that this class will help this team out a lot. This is becoming a very young team and these rookies should fit right in.
Grade: B


   What do you think about the Bengals' draft? Did they used their picks correctly? Leave any questions that you may have. Please leave a comment readers and tell me if you would like me to break down anyone else from the Bengals' draft. I am more than happy to do so, and remember to vote on the poll on who had the best NFL Draft!

Falcons Draft Recap

1st Round Pick- Julio Jones, WR  Alabama
3rd Round Pick- Akeem Dent, LB Georga
5th Round Pick- Jacquizz Rodgers, RB Oregon State
6th Round Pick- Matt Bosher, K Miami
7th Round Pick(210 overall)- Andrew Jackson, OL Fresno State
7th Round Pick(230 overall)- Cliff Matthews, DL South Carolina

Personal Favorites: Julio Jones has good hands, and runs nice and smooth. He is a huge competitor. A tall receiver at 6'2, and a good possession receiver. In 2010 he had 78 catches for 1,133 yards, and 7 touchdowns. Has had injury problems though. I think that he is going to be a good reliable receiver for years to come and a complement to Matt Ryan and the Falcons.
Jacquizz Rodgers is one of my favorite running backs that was in this class. Is a small back, but his play at Oregon State showed the opposite. Only 5'7 and 194 pounds. He runs very hard. Always seems to fight for every yard and has good jive. He does not have fast straight line speed. Runs about a 5.50. He is more quick than fast, but reminds me of Ray Rice.

Needs to Prove: Julio Jones I think you have to say needs to prove the most out of this class. The Falcons put way too much into this decision. He needs to show that the Falcons made the right decision by giving away all of those picks to get him at number six overall. He needs to work on hand consistency. Not that he is a bad hands receiver, but will let the ball hit his pads instead of letting his hands catch everything. His route running is progressing.

Personal Notes: Not very impressed with the Falcons Draft overall. This will have to be one of my lowest grades because all of the value that they gave up for Julio Jones. I understand that if he does a great job this year, most people will say that it was worth it, but not always the case. If the Falcons have a decent season and somehow that defense will need to get depth, they already can't address that in the first round of next season unless you trade again. So this trade will effect the Falcons for years to come, and it may make them or break them. I think that it is important to get as much value and depth as you can in the draft and the Falcons were unable to do that.
Grade: C-


   What do you think about the Falcons' draft? Did they used their picks correctly? Leave any questions that you may have. Please leave a comment readers and tell me if you would like me to break down anyone else from the Falcons' draft. I am more than happy to do so, and remember to vote on the poll on who had the best NFL Draft!

Broncos Draft Recap

1st Round Pick- Von Miller, OLB Texas A&M
2nd Round Pick(45 overall)- Rahim Moore, S UCLA
2nd Round Pick(46 overall)- Orlando Franklin, OL Miami
3rd Round Pick- Nate Irving, LB N.C. State
4th Round Pick(108 overall)- Quinton Carter, DB Oklahoma
4th Round Pick(129 overall)- Julius Thomas, TE Portland State
6th Round Pick- Mike Mohamed LB, California
7th Round Pick(204 overall)- Virgil Green, TE Nevada
7th Round Pick(247 overall)- Jeremy Beal, DL Oklahoma

Personal Favorites: Von Miller is one of my favorites in this draft class. All upside when you talk about Miller. The best pass rusher that was in this class.Will help this pass rush out a lot. The only few thinds that Miller needs to work at a bit harder is becoming better in pass defense and playing the run. He does both well, but once he is coached on these he will be better. He is an all around athlete. Good tackler, and will help take some pressure off of Elvis Dumervil.
Orlando Franklin has very good talent. Flashes good quickness. Can control defenders. A strong upper body. Needs to improve on hand placement. Tends to get his hands in wrong positions. Will be a decent inside blocker for this Broncos offense.

Needs to Prove: Rahim Moore is a very talented safety. Moore has good read and react instincts. Also shows good instincts in run support and is a good leader. Things that get him in trouble on the field is he is not a consistent tacker in the open field. He needs to improve on man coverage just a little. It won't be often that he will have to play one-on-one, but he needs help in that area for when the time comes.

Personal Notes: I think that this was a very good draft for the Broncos. They had nine selections and got guys that will help this team a lot. You have to give a lot of credit to the Broncos front office on this draft. Two of the biggest questions though I have about this draft is that- One, should they have taken Von Miller over Marcell Dareus? Two, should you have taken two tight ends when you didn't help your defensive line? I thought that they needed to at least draft one or two defensive lineman, and what was better than taking Dareus? Instead the Broncos passed and took Miller. A very good draft for the Broncos nevertheless.
Grade: B


    What do you think about the Broncos' draft? Did they used their picks correctly? Leave any questions that you may have. Please leave a comment readers and tell me if you would like me to break down anyone else from the Broncos' draft. I am more than happy to do so.

Bears Draft Recap

1st Round Pick- Gabe Carimi, OL (Wisconsin)
2nd Round Pick- Stephen Paea, DL (Oregon State)
3rd Round Pick- Chris Conte, S (California)
5th Round Pick- Nathan Enderle, QB (Idaho)
6th Round Pick- J.T. Thomas, LB (West Virgina)

Personal Favorites: Gabe Carimi standing at 6'7 and 320 pounds, a team captain at Wisconsin in 2010.  Makes some bad decisions, particularly in the passing game. Sometimes he will not kickoff fast enough or just simply gets beat. A potential pro bowler, but still has those couple questions to answer.
Stephen Paea is a very good run stuffer. He is 6'1 and 295 pounds. I think that he needs to add a little weight to him. Plays angry, good tackler, and can be a quarterback nightmare. So strong that two people will need to block him. A steal in my eyes for the Bears. Needs to be more of a pass rusher. Has had a couple injury problems.

Needs to Prove: Chris Conte is a safety that has good balance, but has more to prove. Only has two career interceptions. Has only been the safety at Cal for one season. needs to prove that is his position. Bites on play action. If he can prove himself, he can help this defense in depth.

Personal Notes: A good draft in my eyes for this Bears' franchise. They have some good value picks. The Stephen Paea is probably the pick I like the most. Where the got him, his value, plus his great motor. Tommie Harris probably not coming back and they have found their replacement. It wasn't a draft where the Bears got stars. They got value and depth.
Overall Grade: B

   What do you think about the Bears' draft? Did they use their picks correctly? Leave any questions that you may have. Please leave a comment readers and tell me if you would like me to break down anyone else from the Bears' draft. I am more than happy to do so.

Chiefs Draft Recap

1st Round Pick- Jonathan Baldwin, WR (Pittsburgh)
2nd Round Pick- Rodney Hudson, OL (Florida State)
3rd Round Pick(70th overall)- Justin Houston, OLB (Georgia)
3rd Round Pick(86 overall)- Allen Bailey, DL (Miami)
4th Round Pick- Jalil Brown, DB (Colorado)
5th Round Pick(135 overall)- Ricky Stanzi, QB (Iowa)
5th Round Pick(140 overall)- Gabe Miller, LB (Oregon State)
6th Round Pick- Jerrell Powe, DL (Mississippi)
7th Round Pick- Shane Bannon, FB (Yale)

Personal Favorites: Jonathan Baldwin is a long receiver at 6'5 and 230 pounds. Gets off the line quickly, and is a decent route runner. At Pitt, he dropped passes, but can make all of the catches. After the catch he is not very elusive, but doesn't really need to be. A down the field target that can get open.
Jalil Brown is also a long prospect at 6'0 and weighs 201 pounds. Has very good zone awareness. Can intercept passes thrown his way. Can mirror the receiver. Is aggressive, but at times will get him in trouble. Has a questionable motor.

Needs to Prove: Justin Houston to some was projected to be a first round pick but fell. Needs to make smarter decisions. In May 2009, Houston was suspended for violating university substance abuse policy. Needs to bulk up (258 pounds). Needs to become a better run defender.

Personal Notes: Chiefs had one of the best drafts in my opinion. Did not get fancy, but got team needs. Had plenty of picks and used them tho their advantage. Jonathan Baldwin is a so called "DIVA", but he will help out this pass game and the offense alone. A needed position that the Chiefs did not shy away from. Ricky Stanzi was also a pick that I liked a lot. A good quality back up for Matt Cassel.

   What do you think about the Chiefs draft? Did they use their picks correctly? Please leave a comment readers and tell me if you would like me to break down anyone else from the Chiefs draft. I am more than happy to do so.

Who Had the Best Draft? (CONTEST)

   Hey guys, I had a great idea that I just had to share with you all! I am going to be holding a big contest here on the site/Twitter. Here is how it is going to go! I put a poll on the right side of the screen that asks you what team had the best NFL Draft? As the NFL fans you are, you need to vote and spread the word about the poll. If there is 80 votes on the poll by 5/12/2011 at Noon Eastern, the team that wins, I will hold a contest with those fans! Now that we would limit the contest to one set of fans, we will limit it down to one lucky fan! That fan will get the chance to do an interview with me about their team's draft. Your chance to do a real interview on a real football site! Remember to spread the word and to vote on the poll. If you have any questions whatsoever please leave a comment under this article in the comment box or Follow me on Twitter @ProFballHotline and send me a message.

Let's Not Forget what we Do

   Hello everyone. I hope you all are doing well! I decided to put this little piece of information up for people who want to know what we do on PFH and I will mentioning what's coming up on the site!

   Here at Pro Football Hotline, what I am trying to do is make this site your number one source for all NFL news. But we go even deeper than that. We cover all draft news during draft season, have live chats on the Hotline Chat, talk to our readers all of the time. Now I understand that there isn't a lot of new news here on the site, but that is a building process. This site is relatively new, so I am working on getting more connections. Please hang in there with me. I promise that this site will get better. If you follow us on Twitter @ProFballHotline, you will see that I release NFL news always. Our motto on Twitter is that we will talk football with you anytime that you wish. What I am asking from you guys is to please spread the word about the site/Twitter. I want your follows and not just that. I would like all of you to talk NFL with me when you get some free time! Together we can make this one of these the best professional football sites out there.

   Okay guys, now lets talk about what is coming up on the site. I have had some time to reflect on the draft and on Monday I plan on giving team reports. I think that it was a very good draft this year. I loved watching it this year and giving pick by pick analysis on Twitter. Watching the first round of the NFL Draft is always very exciting, but i feel the same about watching the rest of the draft. I look forward to sharing my articles with all of you. I hope that you will help Pro Football Hotline become a great site. Remember that the same rules apply for the site. Leave your thoughts in a comment on these articles and I will be happy to reply to all of you! Ask any questions that you may have! We want to make this a great site for you!

PFH Third Mock Draft - All Picks

   Hello guys, before we get into my latest and final Mock Draft, I give you my apologies. I will not be breaking down each prospect in the first round like you seen me do in my past two. Instead I have a different idea for it. So please just keep your eyes aware and keep checking in! KEY: Green: May Rise - Red: May Fall

 PRO FOOTBALL HOTLINE'S FINAL FIRST ROUND MOCK DRAFT


1st Pick- Panthers- Cam Newton QB, Auburn
2nd Pick- Broncos- Marcell Dareus DT, Alabama
3rd Pick- Bills- Von Miller OLB, Texas A&M
4th Pick- Bengals- A.J. Green WR, Georgia
5th Pick- Cardinals- Blaine Gabbert QB, Missouri
6th Pick- Browns- Robert Quinn DE, North Carolina
7th Pick- 49ers- Patrick Peterson CB, LSU
8th Pick- Titans- Nick Fairley DT, Auburn
9th Pick- Cowboys- Tyron Smith OT, USC
10th Pick- Redskins- Jake Locker QB, Washington
11th Pick- Texans- Aldon Smith DE, Missouri
12th Pick- Vikings- J.J. Watt DE, Wisconsin
13th Pick- Lions- Prince Amukamara CB, Nebraska
14th Pick- Rams- Julio Jones WR, Alabama
15th Pick- Dolphins- Mike Pouncey G/C, Florida
16th Pick- Jaguars- Da'Quan Bowers DE, Clemson
17th Pick- Patriots- Anthony Castonzo OT, Boston College
18th Pick- Chargers- Cameron Jordan DE, California
19th Pick- Giants- Corey Liuget DT, Illinois
20th Pick- Buccaneers- Ryan Kerrigan DE, Purdue
21st Pick- Chiefs- Phil Taylor DT, Baylor
22nd Pick- Colts- Gabe Carimi OT, Wisconsin
23rd Pick- Eagles- Jimmy Smith CB, Colorado
24th Pick- Saints- Justin Houston OLB, Georgia
25th Pick- Seahawks- Brandon Harris CB, Miami
26th Pick- Ravens- Cameron Heyward DE, Ohio State
27th Pick- Falcons- Kyle Rudolph TE, Notre Dame
28th Pick- Patriots- Mark Ingram RB, Alabama
29th Pick- Bears- Nate Solder OT, Colorado
30th Pick- Jets- Aaron Williams CB, Texas
31st Pick- Steelers- Derek Sherrod OT Mississippi State
32nd Pick- Muhammad Wilkerson DT/DE, Temple

Final 2011 Draft Preview

   Hello guys. As time is getting close we have just a few more articles for you before the 2011 NFL Draft. If you have been checking up on the site lately, you already know that we have wrapped up our team interviews. Today we will be doing our last interview about the NFL Draft as a whole. Go back and read the interviews now with three great guys! Fran Duffy---> http://profootballhotline.blogspot.com/2011/04/draft-preview-with-fran-duffy.html. Jared Counterman---> http://profootballhotline.blogspot.com/2011/04/nfl-draft-chat-with-jared-counterman.html. And now this one. We have tried to cover all parts of the Draft, and if we haven't touched it yet, maybe we have now! Read on!


     Brandon Sweeney: We are happily joined today by Chad Davis from www.draftbreakdown.com. Chad, thank you so much for joining us to talk the NFL Draft.
     Chad Davis: Thanks! I appreciate the invite and I look forward to talking some NFL Draft. That's what I love to do! The draft is right around the corner now so it's crunch time...

2011 Steelers Draft Preview

   
Hello everyone. I know that if you have been reading the site lately you will see a lot of these articles. Giving you a closer look into your team's draft. Today we are focusing our attention to the Steelers, and who else to give us a closer look into the Steelers than a very good friend of mine Mr. Steve Kimble. Steve is known as Steeler Steve, A great guy that has been following the Steelers for over thirty years. You can reach his great site at http://steelersnstuff.blogspot.com. So let's take a look into our last draft team interview!


     Brandon Sweeney: Steeler Steve, thank you so much for spending some time with us today at PFH.
     Steeler Steve: Thanks for having me. I really enjoy your site and I'm ready to talk some NFL draft!

2011 Giants Draft Preview

   
We are only two days away from the NFL Draft. A time that here at Pro Football Hotline has been waiting for and have been trying to get you more ready for this event. Today we have a very special guest to do the Giants draft preview for us. We are going to welcome Bryan McGovern from Sirius NFL Radio. He will talk a little with you about that and will talk a little Giants 2011 draft.


     Brandon Sweeney: Bryan, thanks so much for joining us today at PFH.
     Bryan McGovern: Thanks for having me Brandon. It's good to see you working hard on your 2011 draft analysis and hope the fans continue to enjoy your work. Fans can join me on SIRIUS NFL Radio channel 124 on both SIRIUS and XM, 8-11pmET on "Late Hits" Monday through Friday, and Saturday 2-6pmET. I'd like to welcome my newest co-host Jaguars Pro Bowl RB Maurice Jones-Drew, who joins me on Tuesdays.

NFL Draft Chat with Jared Counterman

   Hey guys. On Pro Football Hotline you have probably noticed that we have been focusing completely on the 2011 NFL Draft. We have been giving you team interviews with team experts. Today, we are going to give you another interview on the draft as a hole. We brought in Jared Counterman from http://nfldraft101.com. Jared will be giving our most in depth look into the draft.


     Brandon Sweeney: Jared, thank you so much for joining us at Pro Football Hotline today. Are you ready for Thursday Night?
     Jared Counterman: Draft day is a close second to Christmas my friend. Very excited.


     Brandon Sweeney: I can't argue with that. Let's take a look at this Draft class. What players right off the bat spark your eye?

2011 Buccaneers Draft Preview

   Hello everyone. As you know lately we have been getting very deep into the draft with team interviews, and talking to team experts. Today was no different. Here at Pro Football Hotline, we had the great opportunity to interview Gerald Brown. Gerald is the host of the great radio show THE BOTTOM LINE SPORTS SHOW. The show is about exactly that. It gets right to the 'bottom line' of all sports and the latest topics. "The Bottom Line Sports Show is Live every Tuesday & Thursday nights 9-10:30PM EST.  The show that features former NBA stars Penny Hardaway and Charles Oakley, with many of the top athletes from the world of sports. Pod casts are available"- Gerald Brown


     Brandon Sweeney: Gerald, thanks for coming on PFH today!
     Gerald Brown: My pleasure, thanks for the invitation.

2011 Broncos Draft Preview

 

Hello everyone, I hope that you all are well. Today I had the great honor to interview a writer from the http://www.milehighreport.com/. It was a great interview that I now have the chance to share with you guys. Here he is your Broncos draft expert, Mr. Sayre Bedinger!

     Brandon Sweeney: Hey man, thanks for coming and spending some time with us!
     Sayre Bedinger: Thanks for having me, I've never been asked to do an interview before, so thanks for the request, it's greatly appreciated.

2011 Bears Draft Preview

  Hello there guys. We are getting very deep into draft coverage. That means more team previews are going to be published faster with a lot more discussion. Today we are doing the Bears preview for the 2011 Draft. We are going to welcome Jenny Cain. A huge Bears fan that is ready to give her input on the Bears' 2011 Draft.

     Brandon Sweeney: Jenny Cain, thank you so much for joining us today!
     Jenny Cain: Sure! Thanks for having me!


     Brandon Sweeney:  I always like to start with a little background on last season. Please reflect on last season for us. Tell what it was like to watch this team go as far as they did.

2011 Lions Draft Preview

  
   Sunday evening I had a great opportunity to have an interview with a Lions fan whose Draft knowledge is above par. Unfortunately, he does not have a site or a Twitter to my knowledge. He is a great guy, and you may ask him any draft questions concerning the Lions draft, and he will be proud to answer. Let's welcome him!

PFH Second Mock Draft Picks (27-32)

   Hello everyone, I hope that all of you are doing great and enjoying the mock draft as much as me! We are down to just our final six picks. Teams from the Falcons-Packers. Who will they take at the bottom of the first? Any surprises? Well then how about we get to it and see who is going where.





Falcons, 27th Pick - Justin Houston (OLB), Georgia
A big fan of Justin Houston. Has a lot of upside to him, and if he is out there for the Falcons' pick, there is no way that they pass him up. Watching his play at Georgia, he has a lot of upper body strength which helps with his pass rushing ability. He is one of the best pass rushers in this class, and also a very good run stopper. Atlanta would have to put this guy at the end position. A position that he played until Georgia switched to a 3-4 defense. He is a great talent in this class and a great pick to help that Falcons' defense.

Patriots, 28th Pick - Cam Heyward (DE) Ohio State
Cam Heyward is an interesting prospect. He has good size and is a very good athletic DE. Use to playing in the 3-4 scheme at Ohio State, and has a motor that doesn't stop. I like watching his film. He is powerful and is quick. Has had a few good seasons at Ohio State, but wasn't as impressive in his senior year. Still didn't do bad, and was a little dinged up. Had 3.5 sacks last season. Will work good in a 3-4 scheme.

Bears, 29th Pick - Nate Solder (T), Colorado
Nate Solder is a good young talent, and he has to prove that. I think the Bears need a linemen. They had problems at times last season with the offensive line, and Nate Solder has the potential to be very good. The question is where would you put him? At Colorado he played left tackle and he did a nice job there. Would you keep him there or are you going to move him to the right side is the question. Solder has quick feet and is strong. Had a nice Combine and is on my radar. look for the Bears to be very interested in Solder if he is still out there.

Jets, 30th Pick - Marvin Austin (DT), North Carolina
A great talent that doesn't get out of the first round. Has teams convinced that he is a great athlete. Had a good career at Nor Carolina, but there are some things that he needs to improve on. He is very athletic for a defensive tackle, but watching his film I can tell that he needs to get lower. He goes to high while getting blocked and at times he gets blown off the ball. A nice pass rusher when he wants to be. Questions about his motor. Has had great team work outs and a good senior bowl. The jets need to get a bit younger on that defensive line that could also use a little help, take Austin. He improves the line as soon as you plug him in.

Steelers, 31st Pick - Brandon Harris (CB), Miami
I feel that the Steelers should go for a good corner that already has a lot of potential. Harris can play good man coverage, but will occasionally let a catch go by. He has the potential, and if he goes to the right organization, and to the right coaching staff, he will be a very good corner.I feel that if they want a better defense than they already have, a corner back is a need. He had a good career at Miami, and I think that he can make the transition to the NFL.

Packers, 32nd Pick - Akeem Ayers (OLB), UCLA
Akeem Ayers should have a bright future in the NFL. Might take a while to get off the board, but has good potential. Has had several good games with UCLA. The Buccaneers could use a line backer like Ayers. Someone that knows how to make the play. He can play several different positions if you ask him to, but for the Packers he will be an outside line backer position. On the other side from Mathews. He is an average tackler, but would get the chance to work with Mathews. This could be a great pick defensive wise for the Packers if Ayers lives up to his potential.

PFH Second Mock Draft Picks (21-26)

   Hey everyone, and thanks for reading my Mock Draft picks 21-26. The other twenty picks have been great and I you guys have been telling me what you have thought. For these picks, nothing is different. Please leave your thoughts in a comment on the comment box below. It's not hard at all, just leave what you think and let your  opinion to be heard! Lets get started!


Chiefs, 21st Pick - Corey Liuget (DT), Illinois


An athletic defensive tackle with lots of talent. Had a good career at Illinois especially last year piling up 63 tackles, and five sacks. Has played a couple different positions on the defensive line, but plays best on at the defensive tackle position. The Chiefs could use this 298 pound stud right here. Was a team captain last year. He really is a all around player. I like him right here for the Chiefs.


Colts, 22nd Pick - Jimmy Smith (CB), Colorado
Jimmy Smith, a very good cover corner. Can be a good pick right here for the Colts. An All Big-12 Player lat season. In his career at Colorado, he allowed just 11 completions in his junior and senior year. Looking at a couple of his films, I see that he shuts down a lot of receivers, but I think that he needs work on his open field tackling. If he can become a better tackler, he can be a pro bowler.

Eagles, 23rd Pick - Gabe Carimi (OT), Wisconsin

A team captain at Wisconsin in 2010. He is what I like to call a scrapper. A tough run blocker that will not shy away from the brutal contact. By watching his play on the field you can see that in him, but being such a "scrapper" as I would say, leads him to make some bad decisions, particularly in the passing game. Sometimes he will not kickoff fast enough or just simply get beat. He does show very good quickness and is a potential pro bowler, but still has some questions to answer. I think that the Eagles take him here to help the passing game. He is the best choice right here.

Saints, 24th Pick - Adrian Clayborn (DE), Iowa
When I watch Clayborn's film, I think that he should be ranked higher, but with all the talent on the defensive line, he falls somewhere around here. He may rise. If you are in need for a defensive linemen, Clayborn is right up any team's alley. Only bad thing I would have to say is his numbers really went down in 2010, from from his numbers in 2009. Has a few injury questions that he has to answer. Has good closing speed, and can rip off blocks. He is a very good leader on and off the field. If you watch his game against Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl in 2009, he had a great game. There aren't very many things that he does wrong, and therefor he should fit good with a team like the Saints.

Seahawks, 25th Pick -  Jake Locker (QB), Washington
Jake Locker is first on my list for the Seahawks. The Seahawks need a potential Franchise quarterback, and Locker has all the potential. I think that they have said their final goodbyes to Matt Hasselbeck. Now they need to start building for their future. There are questions about Locker's accuracy, so therefor he has a lot to prove, but what more people need to realize that he has played in a pro-style offense his whole college career. Therefor, he has an advantage over the other top quarterbacks. He has grown on my list. I have talked to a few people that have made me like this guy a bit more. What you get with this guy is what you get. He is a very straight forward player. I like Locker here, and I think that this is the start of a rebuilding process for the Seahawks.

Ravens, 26th Pick - Aaron Williams (CB), Texas
I believe Aaron Williams will be on a lot of team's radar down late in the first. Is a good talent that knows how to make plays. Is still young, but by time he learns the new play book, he should be a very good corner/safety. A lot of scouts say that he is a little stiff in the hips, and could make him play safety. Makes good open field tackles, and has good closing speed to make the play. When the Ravens go on the clock, they better consider taking Williams. This Ravens defensive back group needs help.

Draft Preview with Fran Duffy

   On Friday April 8th, I had an interview with Draft expert Fran Duffy. Fran is an incredible guy and he really made this a great interview. He has written for sites like NFLDraft101.com, Kffl.com, Yahoo, CBS Sportsline, and ProFootballWeekly.  Let's take a look at the great chat we had together.


     Brandon Sweeney: Hello Fran and Thank you for joining us today at Pro Football Hotline.
     Fran Duffy: Hey Brandon! Thanks for having me.


     Brandon Sweeney: Lets get right down to it business, and talk about the draft. For the ones that will be reading this, one question that they may want to know is who will be the number one overall pick of the 2011 Draft?

PFH Second Mock Draft Picks (11-20)

   Okay guys, since my first ten picks are out, it is time to move on. Now we will go through picks 11-20. Let's take a look!

 Texans, 11th Pick - Aldon Smith (DE), Missouri
Aldon Smith is my #2 DE on my board. Had seventeen sacks in his two seasons at Mizzou. Is a natural pass rusher. Not the most impressive run defender, but is a good tackler. Lining up on the other side of Mario Williams, this can be a dominant defensive line. Aldon Smith continues to grow on my board mainly because of his pass rushing. I really like this guy, and I think that he will be a dominant if he lives up to his potential.



Vikings, 12th Pick - Robert Quinn (DE) North Carolina
 Robert Quinn is a questionable pick all because of that suspension this past season. If he had another season like he had in 2009 instead of getting suspended, he maybe have been an earlier pick. He has dropped on my board. By what we know about Quinn, I think the Vikings should take a chance on him. He makes the defense stronger, and would be a great addition to Jared Allen, and with the current CBA situation, we aren't sure about Ray Edwards. Is a dominant pass rusher and would be good pick right here if he falls.




Lions, 13th Pick - Prince Amukamara (CB), Nebraska
Amukamara is my personal favorite CB in the class. I think that he plays very good man coverage and just gets into excellent position to make the play. Tackles so well in the open field. I feel that the Lions could use a potential "shut down" corner on their team. He has all the ability to be great. Struggles at times with his back peddle. Reminds me of Nnamdi Asomugha. Just has the potential to be a shut down corner back. Was a team captain last year for Nebraska, and I think that shows that he can be a good leader.

PFH Second Mock Draft Picks (1-10)

   Hey guys, it is time to have PFH's second mock draft. Just like last time I will give you the complete first round and where I think the prospects will be going. Last mock draft was a great success, so I am hoping for the same for this one. Here we go!

Panthers, 1st Pick - Cam Newton (QB), Auburn
I keep fighting myself on where to put Cam Newton. He definitely is a great talent out of Auburn. In the end, I think that it was his pro day that pushed him over the top. He had a good workout on March 8th. He completed 50/60 passes. He did over throw some of those, but all in all a good workout. If you like this him, take him. He can bring a new type of playing style to the quarterback position, but will he be what it takes to bring the Panthers back up?

Broncos, 2nd Pick - Marcell Dareus (DT), Alabama

 Marcell Dareus is a big stud at 6'4, and over 300 pounds. Very powerful, but he is quick enoungh that you can put him at the end position as well. This would be a good pick for the Broncos. He can be an excellent defensive tackle for any team, and will need two guys to block him. He can make a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage. Many teams would like a guy like Dareus, and if I am the Broncos, take a chance on Marcell Dareus.

Bills, 3rd Pick - Von Miller (OLB), Texas A&M

One of my favorite players on the whole entire board. Makes a lot of plays when the defense needs it. Was the voice of that Texas A&M defense and in a couple years he can be the voice of an NFL team. For the Cardinals, I think that you need to make a pick like this. Von Miller can make a play no matter if you put him on the right or left side. Reminds people of DeMarcus Ware. The Bills could use a linebacker that can make plays the way Miller can. A sideline to sideline type player. The Bills' defense, I believe, needs some young talent like Miller unless they decide to go quarterback and take Gabbert.

Breaking Down Offensive Tackle Gabe Carimi

    Hello everyone, have a few tapes I want to show you of offensive tackle Gabe Carimi. Lets take a look.

In this tape against Ohio State, Gabe had a great game. He is what I would call a "scrapper." He isn't afraid to go down and do the dirty work. Did a great job against Cameron Heyward.

2011 Eagles Draft Preview

     Hey guys, I am starting to have interviews with people that are close to their team. The interviews are about what their team needs to do in the draft. Today we are starting with the Eagles. We all know that the Eagles had a great year last year, with a lot of surprises and all, but coming up shy in the end, what do the Eagles need to do this year to get to the big stage? It starts with the draft. We have Troy Ballard an insider for the Eagles with us today, and we get straight to business. Read our interview!

Keeping up with the Fans

Last Saturday I held a contest on Twitter to see which fan wanted a chance to write their own article on Pro Football Hotline. The winner got to choose what he/she wanted to write about, and last Saturday our winner was decided. Matt Johnson got the chance to write an article and took the advantage of it. Read his great article about the NFL Draft, and the interview we had!

When the Carolina Panthers are put On the Clock on Thursday, April 28th it will be one of the biggest decisions in the franchise’s history.

Talib in Trouble

   Buccaneers cornerback finds himself in quite a situation this Tuesday. On March 29th, the Police issued felony warrants on Aqib and his mother Okolo Talib. Reason for this is both of them are believed to have taken shots at Aqib's sister's boyfriend. Okolo has already turned herself in and Aqib expected to turn himself in sometime this week. How long will they get? Yet to be seen, but Talib may have lost a great opportunity.

Twitter Contest

   Hey guys, how has everyone been? I am holding a Twitter Contest today! This is going to be fun. Okay let me explain to you how this is done.

   My next article on this site will be called "Keeping up with the Fans." I will pick one lucky person to be in this post! One fan will be able to voice his/her NFL opinion on an article where the whole world can see! That lucky fan will be able to talk about his/her favorite team, what is going on around the NFL, the Draft, the lockout, and the upcoming season (maybe). Now let's get to the rules!

•  To qualify, send me a regular message (not private) on Twitter by 3:30 P.M Eastern today. Tell me your original name, and that you want in on the contest.

• At 3:35 P.M Eastern. I will start taking tally on the contest. You must get all of the NFL fans that you possibly can to follow @ProFballHotline. Tell the person to follow and to send me a regular message (not private) that the qualifier sent me to follow you. Whoever gets the most fans to follow by 9:30 P.M. Eastern, wins the contest.

                                               FOR EXAMPLE

  @SK280 = Qualifier      -      I want to be in the Contest

 ProFballHotline -@SK280           -      You are in

@SK280 - @FGH21      -    Hey, I am in a contest to be in a NFL article. Follow @ProFballHotline I really want to win!

@FGH21 - @ProFballHotline -              @SK280 told me to follow.

    That is something around the lines of how it should work.

                                                         Why?

   Why are we doing this you may ask. Well, during the lockout, everything has slowed down, and I just want some fans to get a little excited. You may also say that I am just trying to get followers, and that is true. I want more people to join us in our chats, and to comment whenever on this site! Have fun ladies and gentlemen and good luck! If there are any questions ask on Twitter!