Phil Savage
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Husband, father, son, brother and friend. From GA to GM. Senior Football Advisor @nyjets . Author: #4thandGoalEveryDay . Former analyst: @espn @SiriusXM @UA_CTSN .
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Well, the “what’s next” became a reality this afternoon! So humbled, thankful, honored, enthusiastic, happy and committed to being part of
@nyjets
!
#TakeFlight
These mini-helmets represent 30-plus years in football. Each of these stops led to another opportunity. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
#FaithFamilyFootball
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Cannot express how much I enjoyed the last six years
@seniorbowl
! I want to thank the many fans, sponsors, players, coaches, scouts, agents, media members, volunteers and the
#NFL
league office who helped take our game to another level of success!
#CompeteAndConnect
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First-ever true junior in
@seniorbowl
! Artavis Scott
@ClemsonFB
graduated in three years to become eligible!
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Based on what I saw today
@ChicagoBears
camp,
@MemphisFB
WR
@AnthonyMiller_3
is going to be an immediate contributor as a rookie! Arguably, the best player on the field this morning. Super quick, sticky hands and production usually adds up to
#NFL
success.
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After three weeks in NJ getting ready for the
@nyjets
draft and then flying home today, this was the “draft” hug I was looking forward to the most this weekend.
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After seeing
@HuskerFBNation
QB Tanner Lee spin it yesterday, he will be a top NFL prospect for '18 or '19. Size, arm talent, intangibles.
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When your past meets your present!
@nyjets
headed to Mobile!
#TakeFlight
(pic from last year’s game)
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So proud of Chris, an outstanding young scout for
@nyjets
—-
Awesome Draft Moment: Jets Area Scout Gets The Honor To Call Player Telling Him They're Taking Him After He Discovered Him | Barstool Sports
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The
#1
thing I miss about being in the radio booth for
@AlabamaFTBL
is not being able to talk about
@Tuaamann_
, this young man is revolutionizing the position at one of the all-time greatest football programs!
#HawaiianHoudini
#TuaTime
#RollTide
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When the
@nyjets
mini-helmet gets added to the bookshelf, you know it’s real!
#TakeFlight
#GothamGreen
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Between the
@aafhotshots
and
@nyjets
, I’ve traveled to 30 states in 2019. My final stop of the fall season was today in Birmingham to see good friend
@CStewartSports
! Thankfully, Chris, is on the road to recovery!
@AlabamaFTBL
@UA_CTSN
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Such a wonderful tradition of having the
@seniorbowl
players introduced with our friends from Big Brothers/Big Sisters!
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After seeing
@AlabamaFTBL
practice yesterday, this defense will be the fastest and most athletic Nick Saban has had in his 10 seasons.
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This was my 32nd draft, but first w/ the Ukrainian flag in the room. Proud to be w/
@nyjets
- a compassionate organization, not only locally, but across the globe! And while I was here, my brother Joe was over there w/
@roadsofhope
serving people who have lost everything.
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Had an AMAZING ride w/
@AlabamaFTBL
as the radio color analyst for the past nine years! 113 wins, 5 championship rings and my book
#4thandGoalEveryDay
, blessed beyond measure. Here are my thoughts about leaving the booth and joining
@TheAAF
!
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49 years ago attended my first
@seniorbowl
Thankful to be back home with
@nyjets
for today’s game.
#251
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To the many who have expressed appreciation and well wishes to me and my family as I depart the
@AlabamaFTBL
radio broadcast team, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU and
#RollTide
!
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Good night, with all respect to the game officials across the country, that was a blatant missed targeting call on
@UW_Football
QB Jake Browning. Huge penalty would have given UW critical 3rd and 12 conversion in 4Q. He was splattered!
#CouldntBeMoreObvious
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Best on-field workouts for Free Safeties at
#NFLCombine
:
1. Minkah Fitzpatrick/Ala
2. Justin Reid/Stanford
3. Natrell Jamerson/Wisc
4. Armani Watts/A&M
5. Jessie Bates/Wake and Troy
Apke/Penn State
#IMO
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Knowing the true friendship Dabo Swinney and the late Kevin Turner developed during their days
@AlabamaFTBL
, got chills seeing Nolan Turner make that game-clinching interception for
@ClemsonFB
. Just an incredible story of faith, loyalty, character, toughness and love.
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Whenever
#Bama
DL Quinnen Williams decides to go pro, barring some sort of significant injury, he will be an easy 1st round
#NFL
selection. He can do all three things required of big-time defensive linemen: stack POA runs, pursue on plays away and rush the passer!
#BamavsLSU
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Thankful to begin my 37th season since college and 30th in player personnel. What a journey!
@SewaneeFootball
@AlabamaFTBL
@UCLAFootball
@Browns
@Ravens
@Eagles
@seniorbowl
@espn
@SIRIUSXM
@aafhotshots
@nyjets
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When your past meets your present! Congrats to the players and all involved
@seniorbowl
on a very successful week.
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While I miss being in the booth for
@AlabamaFTBL
this year, would not trade these family experiences like Honor’s first gymnastics meet today! Blessed to see her finish 1st in vault, bars and all-around!
#FaithFamilyFootball
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Sad to see the news today re: Eli Gold. I’ll always treasure our 9 seasons together calling
@AlabamaFTBL
(2009-17) that incl/ five national titles. So many fond memories! My best wishes to Eli and family as well as
@CStewartSports
as a new chapter begins in 2024.
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So appreciative to have received this
#CFP
National Championship ring today! Honored to call
@AlabamaFTBL
on radio with
#EliGold
and
@CStewartSports
!
#FiveRingsNineYears
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As the
@Ravens
Ozzie Newsome gets set for his final draft, I pay tribute to him here! Stay true to your board, Wiz!
Draft Day: A Salute to the Wizard
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IMO, best Group 5/WR workouts:
1. Ryan Switzer/UNC
2. Josh Malone/Tenn
3. Josh Reynolds/A&M
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Most impressive Nickel CB on-field workouts:
1. Avonte Maddox/Pitt
2. M.J. Stewart/UNC
3. Donte Jackson/LSU
4. Duke Dawson/Fla
5. Taron Johnson/Weber St and
Danny Johnson/Southern
#IMO
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These mini-helmets represent 30-plus years in football. Each of these stops led to another opportunity. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
#FaithFamilyFootball
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16 years ago…so appreciate the dedication to the GAME represented in this picture. Romeo Crennel had a 50-year coaching career,
@joethomas73
played 10,363 snaps in a row during his 11 NFL seasons and I still have a passion for scouting in what is my 37th year in football.
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Nick Saban showing a personal touch people rarely see in speaking to
@RazorbackFB
OL Frank Ragnow.
An older man who lost his Dad in his college yrs building up a younger man who just lost his. More than a player&coach.Bigger than the game
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Today would have marked the end of
@TheAAF
regular season. Instead, this
@aafhotshots
flag will come down for the final time. Sincere thanks to all of our players, coaches and staff who made this experience one of the best in my football career!
#GoShots
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I want to publicly thank Bill Polian and Charlie Ebersol for the opportunity of being a GM again with
@TheAAF
and the
@aafhotshots
. Saddened by the way it ended, but grateful for the chance of putting a team together again.
#GoShots
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Going into 2015 season, Ohio State will be team to beat. Consensus
#1
across board. Every college program begins chase of Buckeyes tomorrow.
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Through the offensive position drills, here is my All-
#NFLCombine
Team just for fun:
QB- Josh Allen
RB- Saquon Barkley
TE- Mike Gesicki, Hayden Hurst
WR- DJ Chark, Keke Coutee, Antonio Callaway
OL- Kolton Miller, Brian O'Neill, Quenton Nelson, Will Hernandez, Austin Corbett
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True and encouraging words for those not selected in
#NFLDraft
.
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One final meeting for the original
@aafhotshots
! THANK YOU to the players, coaches and staff who worked so hard to make
@TheAAF
a reality!
#GoShots
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I didn’t write about how
@AlabamaFTBL
“sh***” another player when they need one, but I do tell the back story from my perspective of how they became the dominant college program of the last decade!
#RollTide
#4thandGoalEveryDay
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Some sights from
@AtlanticHealth
@nyjets
training facility today! Love the mural of
@RealJoeNamath
and teammates in the original Orange Bowl Stadium!
#TakeFlight
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Most impressive Group 8 DL on-field workouts:
1. Sam Hubbard/Ohio St
2. Bradley Chubb/NCSU
3. Marcus Davenport/UTSA
4. Ade Aruna/Tulane
5. Kylie Fitts/Utah
Note- Andrew Brown/UVA and Breeland Speaks/Ole Miss also looked good.
#IMO
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So thankful for an unforgettable summer of family fun! And now, a new chapter begins
@nyjets
training camp!
#TakeFlight
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It was wonderful to see
@ConnieScouts
in Mobile
@seniorbowl
- she is an amazing ambassador for football and the
@nyjets
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Tremendous admiration for
@HawkeyeFootball
HC Kirk Ferentz. Great coach, better friend. 19th season in 2017.
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In 25 meetings at Tiger Stadium since 1970,
@AlabamaFTBL
is now 21-4 against
@LSUfootball
. Tide 29-9-2 at their “home away from home” in this classic
#SEC
series!
#BamavsLSU
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Since Nick Saban arrived
@AlabamaFTBL
12 seasons ago, they have more 1st round selections (29) than losses (21). I think those numbers are inter-related!
#NFLDraft2019
#RollTide
#4thandGoalEveryDay
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Best Group 4 WR on-field workouts:
1. Keke Coutee/Texas Tech
2. Antonio Calloway/Fla
3. Deon Cain/Clemson
4. Christian Kirk/A&M
5. DJ Chark/LSU
Note - Richie James/MTSU also did well.
#IMO
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That collective deep breath you hear from
@JaredGoff16
and
@cj_wentz
is b/c neither will be going to
@Browns
#QBGraveyard
. LA/Philly bound.
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Most impressive Group 3 RB on-field workouts:
1. Saquon Barkley/Penn State
2. Rashaad Penny/San Diego State
3. Nick Chubb/Georgia
4. Derrius Guice/LSU
5. Sony Michel/Georgia
#IMO
Note - Chase Edmonds/Fordham worked as WR afterwards and looked very good as potential slot receiver.
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Same person when he was a walk-on player
@AlabamaFTBL
that he is today as head coach
@ClemsonFB
! Humble, faithful, responsible, caring, competitive and a true servant leader.
WATCH: Dabo Swinney was asked about his faith at the ACC Football Kickoff.. his response? - "That's the easiest question I've had all day!"
#Clemson
@wyffnews4
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Really cool mural on wall of
@Saints
indoor facility! Some of their all-time greats combined into one picture!
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As the color analyst for
@AlabamaFTBL
, I'm even insulted that FSU is
#4
. All they've done is win 28 in a row.
#HardToDo
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Absolutely loved the
@MiamiDolphins
uniforms tonight! Felt like I was 7yrs old again and a fan of Bob Griese, Earl Morrall, Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, Jim Kiick, Paul Warfield, Nick Buoniconti, JK Scott, Dick Anderson and all the rest from that era!
#Memories
#TimeFlies
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It was a joyous
@aafhotshots
locker room after the opening night win! Congrats to
@CoachNeuheisel
, the coaches, staff and all of our players! On to Memphis...
#GoShots
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Sheer will, determination and, finally, a dose of execution in the 4th quarter got it done!
#GoShots
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Should be a very special night! What an honor for the
@aafhotshots
to represent these 19 and all the elite forest firefighters across the western U.S. on the football field.
#GoShots
#HotshotsStrong
On March 3rd,
#JoinTheCrew
to remember the fallen and honor the Granite Mountain 19.
#HotshotsStrong
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After much consideration, with
#SeniorBowlPhil
now in the
#twittersphere
, rather than
#ImASavage
,
#MachoMan
,
#TheBeast
or
#BaltimorePhil
, I’ll simply be
@PhilSavage
. Great things ahead!
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Condolences to the family and friends of Coach Ron Marciniak who passed away this morning at 85. An all-time great scout for
@dallascowboys
@Browns
@Ravens
, he was an even better man. The patriarch of our staff here in 2002, incredible influence on us all!
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Hopefully this will be the only
@NFL
Draft done virtually, but what a blessing it has been to get ready while being home with family! We are ready!
@nyjets
#TakeFlight
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Congratulations and best wishes to
@P_Woo
on his new position with
@Titans
! He did a phenomenal job
@seniorbowl
and we know he will do the same in Nashville!
#TitanUp
#FootballLife
#NFLJourneyBegins
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Postgame locker room with the
@aafhotshots
! Our guys have fun and love winning, but, most importantly, they are thankful for their talents and the opportunity to play!
#GoShots
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All set to
#TakeFlight
. ‘‘Twas the night before training camp and all through the house”...
@nyjets
#CantWait
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Very special birthday wishes to my father,
#BigSav
, who turned 80 today! Tough as a two-dollar steak with the most caring heart of anyone I’ve ever known! He’s taught us well!
#FaithFamilyFootball
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Congratulations to Jim Nagy and Sylvester Croom on their respective hirings
@seniorbowl
. Both are quality football people with ties to Mobile.
#CompeteAndConnect
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Thanks to Coach Joseph and
@Broncos
for embracing the opportunity here in Mobile
@seniorbowl
.
#CompeteAndConnect
“I want to win. Let’s put the work in together.”
Go inside the North Team’s meeting room as Coach Joseph kicked off
@seniorbowl
week.
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And, last but not least, all love to
@DorothySavage
and my family for their support all year!
#Blessed
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Unofficially, 24 of 84 underclassmen were not drafted (29%). Unless you are a guaranteed top 50, go back to school and improve on field.
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The
@aafhotshots
are ready for camp! Player arrival today, meetings tonight, practice tomorrow!
#JoinTheAlliance
#GoShots
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I’d be remiss in not thanking
@SIRIUSXM
@SiriusXMNFL
@SXMCollege
and
@MadDogRadio
for the awesome opportunity over these past six years! Loved every show as we talked all things
#NFL
and
#CFB
. To my co-hosts and producers, THANK YOU!
#TakeFlight
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With the football world focused on the
#NFLDraft2019
, what an incredible lead-in it would have been for
@TheAAF
championship game, which was scheduled for tonight at The Star in Frisco! Just a shame that
@aafhotshots
and
@aafAPOLLOS
aren’t playing right now!
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At
@Browns
camp today! Great to see
@joethomas73
, so proud of who he is as a player and person.
#CantonBound
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Often times, history repeats itself. In 1968, it was Namath-to-Snell. In 2019, it will be Darnold-to-Bell!
#TakeFlight
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Fastest 40 times for Group 9 LB's on my
@seniorbowl
watch:
1. Shaquem Griffin/UCF 4.38
2. Leon Jacobs/Wisc 4.47
3. Malik Jefferson/Texas 4.47
4. Roquan Smith/Georgia 4.50
5. Jerome Baker/Ohio State 4.50
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With
@DeMarcoMurray
and
@TimTebow
in backfield together from 1-yd line, very difficult for D to get run/QB keep/pass options covered.
#2pts
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Some amazing numbers re:
@AlabamaFTBL
:
-6th consecutive year with a different opening game starter at QB
-74 straight wins vs. unranked opponents
-118-7 when leading at halftime
My book
#4thandGoalEveryDay
tells the backstory of the most incredible run in the history of
#CFB
!
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Very much appreciate
@baker_mayfield6
fulfilling his commitment of being in this year's
@seniorbowl
. He followed through when many speculated otherwise, congrats to this ultra-competitor from
@OU_Football
on a fantastic career!
#CompeteAndConnect
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IMO, one of the most perfect fits in the 1st Round is LB
@616evans4
to the
@Titans
! Represents great value and versatility, he will be a four-down player in the league!
#NFLDraft
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Most impressive “outside” CB on-field workouts:
1. Nick Nelson/Wisconsin
2. Tony Brown/Ala
3. Kevin Toliver/LSU
4. Josh Jackson/Iowa
5. Isaiah Oliver/CU and Jaire
Alexander/Louisville
#IMO
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IMO, most impressive RB workouts were:
1. Christian McCaffrey/Stan
2. Tarik Cohen/NCAT
3. Kareem Hunt/Toledo
Incredibly deep class in 2017.
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Crazy factoid: In this era of dominance by the
@Patriots
in the
@NFL
and
@AlabamaFTBL
in
#CFB
, they still have not won championships in the same season.
Pats '01, '03, '04, '14, '16, '18 (six titles)
Tide '09, '11, '12, '15, '17 (five titles)
#4thandGoalEveryDay
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Going on 7 seasons in 2015 as the color analyst for
@AlabamaFTBL
, I've felt it was a true honor to follow Kenny Stabler in the radio booth.
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Feels like the state of Alabama and the entire “football world” is in prayer for
@Tuaamann
this morning. Blessings to him, his family and all the doctors and surgeons involved.
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Most impressive workout from Group 4 QB’s was clearly
@wyo_football
Josh Allen, not even close. Mixed bag from others and
#NFL
scouts would have enjoyed a shootout between he and
@USC_Athletics
Sam Darnold.
#missedopportunity
#IMO
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Secretariat aka
@KingHenry_2
wins the Triple Crown of Walker, Maxwell and Heisman Trophies! Congratulations to this humble giant of a RB!
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Congratulations, Joe! So well deserved! Joe Thomas the person made Joe Thomas the player a Hall of Famer! So happy for you and family.
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Cannot overstate the job our
@seniorbowl
staff does during game week and throughout the year! Enormous dedication in pulling our event together for the sponsors, media, coaches, scouts, players and fans! Lots of moving parts!
#Props
#Logistics
#HardWork
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Fastest 40 times for Group 10 CB’s on my
@seniorbowl
watch:
1. Donte Jackson/LSU 4.25
2. Tony Brown/Ala 4.28
3. Parry Nickerson/Tulane 4.31
4. Denzel Ward/Ohio St 4.37
5. Avonte Maddox/Pitt 4.37
#TrackMeet
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IMO, most impressive Safety workouts in Group 11:
1. Obi Melifonwu/Conn
2. Marcus Williams/Utah
3. Jabrill Peppers/Mich
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Another observation from
@ChicagoBears
training camp, 6th round pick
@K_Fitts11
@Utah_Football
is off to a fast start as a pass rushing OLB. Natural bend and burst, he has been very impressive thus far, IMO.
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Loved seeing one of the all-time
@Raiders
greats and a longtime friend of mine, Matt Millen. One of the best people in the football business and a man who is fighting the good fight in such an admirable way!
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Many thanks to my hometown of Mobile and
@seniorbowl
for being such gracious hosts to the
@nyjets
and the entire NFL this week!
#251
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Incredible night for
@AlabamaFTBL
as the "Fabulous Freshman" propel Tide to a 5th title in 9 years!
#4thandGoalEveryDay
#TuaTime
#RollTide
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