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!

Sadness Fills the Air

   Now that the NFL is in lockout mode, the fans aren't very happy. It is clear what the fans want, and that is football. They want this problem solved as soon as possible, but a lot of them on Twitter.com has even more to say than that. Some fans are very unpleased that the situation got this far without getting a new deal done. Some fans are mad that the owners want a couple more billion dollars when the fans are making eight dollars an hour. They are truly upset as well as they should be. Knowing the fact that this is influencing the NFL right now and for years to come.

   With no new deal, there can be no trades during the draft. As of right now there is no free agency. This can really affect players like Carson Palmer who wants to be traded, but can't. The Eagles can not trade away Kevin Kolb. This can affect players careers, and the way a franchise may be headed.

   What is the reason for all of this? The rich are just trying to get richer. That is the honest truth. I love the NFL more than anyone, and I love the game, but this is nothing but a lot of greed. Look at what is going on around the world. All you hear about anymore is that people are laid off, losing jobs, don't have much money, along with all the other tragedies going on in the world like the Arizona shooting, and a massive earthquake in Japan. Then you see these guys fighting over millions and billions of dollars. I read an article a few days ago, and it was real. It said things like preseason games are the same price as regular season pice games if you are a season ticket holder. The average working man can't go take his family to go see an NFL game. All of this is true. The NFL does not treat their fans like they should. The fans are the only reason that the players have millions of dollars.

   The fans want this process over with. The longer the NFL waits, the fans are going to get more mad. I side with the NFL fans. We want to see football this fall, and we don't want anything to disrupt that. Now there is more on this topic, but that will come up later on later articles. Let me hear you NFL fans, tell everyone how you feel about this problem.

Read this One

   I want you guys to read this article one of my good friends has recently typed. It should really make you think different about the CBA situation. I want you all to read this. He wants to hear what you have to say about this situation, so leave your thoughts!

http://steelersnstuff.blogspot.com/2011/03/dont-forget-true-fan.html?showComment=1299886218393#c2968726026267227708

The Article is called "Don't forget the the true fan!"

  The article speaks for itself... Great job my friend!

Let the Fans have the Floor

   Hello guys, as NFL fans I think that it is time to voice your opinion. How often is it that people will dedicate a whole post for you. Here at PFH, we care about our readers, and we all know that you all have an opinion that wants to be heard. So, in this post I want each and every person to leave a comment in the comment box below this article. Say what your favorite team is, talk about who you want your team to pick up in free agency, and who you want your team to draft. Are is your prediction for your team this year? Talk about your own mock drafts. Talk about the CBA, and talk to other fans that leave comments. The point is that all of you can leave a comment, and use this to your advantage. Spread the word! Which fans will leave the most comments? It is time that the fans are to be heard!

NFL will not have an 18 Game Schedule

      Breaking News: The Union came out Wednesday evening, and confirmed that there will not be an 18 game NFL schedule. Teams will stay at a 16 game schedule. NFLPA Executive director DeMaurice Smith came and made it clear to the public today. "It's something that our players don't want. Eighteen games is not in the best of our players' safety, so we're not doing it." So the NFL will stay with the 16 game schedule, how do you guys feel about this?

Tiki Barber is Back

   What you have heard all day is true my friends. Tiki Barber is coming back to the National Football League. Tiki has been retired for over 3 seasons, and in fact on his first season of retirement, is the year the Giants, the team he retired with, won Super Bowl 42. Tiki filed papers to come out of retirement today, and the Giants will need to activate him, and will probably make a move by releasing him to free agency.

   Many questions going around on why would Tiki come back? Does he need money? Well I think that this would probably be the reason, unless if it is his true love for the game. I don't see Tiki signing any where and getting a big role. I see a very slim market for Barber. Do you remember when Shaun Alexander was a free agent? Well, I think that signing Tiki Barber now is like signing Shaun Alexander any time after that MVP season. I hope that Tiki would prove me wrong if he wasn't just coming back to sit on the bench and collect a pay check, and to come back to really play hard to make a remarkable comeback. What are your thoughts on the Tiki Barber story? Leave your comments here under this article in the comment box!

Who I Liked at the Combine

   Hey guys, I am just going to name a few guys that I thought had a very good Combine, now their draft stock may have risen.


   The guy I was most impressed with was Edmund Gates, WR out of Abilene Christian. He was probably my favorite guy to watch this whole combine. I just thought that he went out there and gave it his all in each and every drill. Projected around a 3rd  round pick, but his stock may be getting higher. I hear that he even had a groin injury. So not even being 100%, he tied the fastest 40, had a great broad and vertical jumps, and did very well in the receiving drills. If you go into the second and third round, and if he isn't off the board yet, take a look at him.





Julio Jones, WR out of Alabama, played very well. It seemed like every drill Jones and Edmund Gates would be the ones doing the best. He had a fantastic combine. His broad jump was very impressive 11'3, and a vertical of 38.5. His stock got higher for sure. Expected to go Top 20 I would say. Had a great career at Alabama, and he should make a great transition to the NFL.

Colin Kapernick, QB out of Nevada. Kapernick had a very good combine. He showed that he has a great arm and can put passes where they needed to be. I like this young man, shows a lot of potential, and I can see him starting somewhere in the NFL in a few years.





Other guys that I really thought had a great combine were, Ryan Kerrigan, Ryan Mallett, Austin Pettis, Patrick Peterson, and Stephen Paea. It was a really good combine this year. I loved watching all of it. Stay tuned for more Draft news coming!

Sanders to Sign with Chargers

   Source: Former S Bob Sanders is supposed to sign with the Chargers. He will sign for one year, and still not sure exactly what he will make. Bob Sanders has visited with a few teams this past week, but now seems has found his new home with the Chargers.

PFH First 2011 Mock Draft (Picks 27-32)

   Well guys, I am down to just my last six picks. I hope that you have enjoyed my picks so far, and enjoy the rest of these. Remember that I will be having another two mock drafts before the draft, so there is so much more to talk about! I hope that you decide to leave your comments and tell me how you feel on all of my picks.

Falcons, 27th Pick - Mike Pouncey (C/G), Florida
 Mike Pouncey reminds me just of his brother Maurkice. He can play the center or guard position, and is big and powerful. Standing at 6'5, and weighs over 300 pounds. A big guy that will be a force in the inside. Has good feet, and can block well against a pass rusher. I think that his draft stock has risen because of what his brother has already done in the league. The Falcons might want a guy like this who can become just like his brother and be a future pro bowler.

Patriots, 28th Pick - Justin Houston (OLB), Georgia
 With the Patriots 2nd first round pick, I think that they need to help the defense out. The defense had trouble stopping the run, and Houston, a good tackler, can help them out with that. The Patriots had several teams run successfully against them this past season. Houston can become a good line backer. Became an OLB in 2010 for Georgia, when they switched to a 3-4 scheme. Houston showed that he could play it well. Shows that he get off blocks, and can even bring a bull rush if needed. this can be a needed pick for the Patriots, to get stronger on defense.


Bears, 29th 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. Makes good open field tackles, and has good closing speed to make a play. The Bears could use a guy like this, but if they decide to pass on Williams, they may use their pick to take Stephen Paea (DT).

Jets, 30th Pick - Stephen Paea (DT), Oregon State
 A strong guy that I think Rex Ryan would fall in love with. Is a very good run stuffer. Plays angry, good tackler, and can be a quarterback nightmare. Hard to move, will need to be double team. If he is available, the Jets need to make a pick like this. He can really help with the Jets 3-4 scheme.





Steelers, 31st Pick - Derek Sherrod (OT), Mississippi State
 A good prospect at the tackle position. Has a lot of experience at the tackle position already. Would have a chance to watch Flozell Adams for awhile. Watching behind Flozell, who has made a great transition to the right tackle, can only make Sherrod a better player. Has good feet, and is a solid run blocker. Can help the Steelers in the run game, and along with giving Roethlisberger passing time for years to come. Everyone seems to poke fun at this offensive line, but if they can add a guy like Sherrod, we are looking at a offensive line that will be pretty good.

Packers, 32nd 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 hadn't do bad, and was a little dinged up. Had 3.5 sacks last season. Will work good in a 3-4 scheme.

PFH First 2011 Mock Draft (Picks 21-26)

   We are now up to picks 21-26. Tomorrow will be the last day of the first mock draft. I hope that you have been getting some info from these picks!\

Chiefs, 21st Pick - Gabe Carimi (OT), Wisconsin
 A solid pick right here. I believe that the Chiefs need a potential 8- time plus pro bowler on their offensive line. Adding Carimi would help out the running game. Where would you put him seeing how that the Chiefs already have Brandon Albert. If you put him on the right side, I still think he can be a great player. The Chiefs are starting to biuld a great offense, and need a pick like this.


Colts, 22nd Pick - Corey Liuget (DT), Illinois
 With Freeney and Mathis on the edges, I think that you need to plug Liuget in the middle, and you are starting to look at a more dominant defensive line. The Colts struggled a bit in run defense and Liuget would help stop the bleeding. A big guy at 6'3 and a little over 300 pounds, and is very strong. I like Liuget to go somewhere in this area. If the Colts don't decide to go defensive line, I would have to say that they would go offensive line. Those guys could be Mike Pouncey(G/C) or Tyron Smith(OT).


Eagles, 23rd Pick - Jimmy Smith (CB), Colorado
 Jimmy Smith, a very good cover corner. Can be a good pick right here for the Eagles. Asante Samuel along with Jimmy Smith could be a great combo for years to come. 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.


Saints, 24th Pick - Aldon Smith (DE), Missouri
 As you see Aldon Smith dropped a little on my mock draft. A guy that is projected to go a lot earlier, is falling at 24th on my list. I think that if the Saints have a chance on a guy like Smith, that they will pull the trigger on him. Smith is a good tackler, and you can bring him on the blitz, and he is a great pass rusher. Smith can be a DE or an OLB. I see the Saints taking Smith at 24. I think that his draft grade may rise, but as of right now, he is the right pick for the Saints.




Seahawks, 25th Pick - Tyron Smith (OT), Southern California
 The Seahawks have the 25th Pick, and these are one of those teams that I see trading up to pick up a guy to help out their defense. If they decide to keep their spot, the next guy on my boards is Tyron Smith. Smith is a young man, that would have him going to a young team. Tyron will help with the talent on the offensive line. Smith will become a very good right tackle, and will help the Seahawks on the offensive line that could use a little help. He is a great prospect, and I would take a chance on him at 25.



Ravens, 26th Pick - Brandon Harris (CB), Miami
 I feel that the Ravens should go for a good corner already with 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 think that the ravens could use a 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.