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Consulting Editor and NFL Draft Analyst at . Lifelong fan of the mightiest band of them all- LED ZEPPELIN! Zeppelin is in my DNA

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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
2 years
Now that Louisiana's Billy Napier has been named HC of Florida, I'm told there's a very good chance cornerback Mekhi Garner follows him via transfer. The junior has been receiving 2nd round grades from scouts. #FloridaGators @GatorsFB
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@TonyPauline
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NY Giants just got a steal...
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 3 cone time = 6.57s unofficial 20 shuttle = 3.93s unofficial Those are elite times if they hold up. #NFLCombine
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@TonyPauline
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2 months
I'm told Brock Bowers has an official 30 visit lined up with the @ChicagoBears
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@TonyPauline
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5 years
Here in Indianapolis sources tell me the Washington Redskins have openly spoken about trading for Josh Rosen, IF the quarterback becomes available.
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3 years
Adrian Ealy/Oklahoma has been terrific today at right tackle. Dominant run blocking and has annihilated opponents. #SeniorBowl
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Number of people tell me the move from 15 to 13 for Green Bay is the hopes it will be easier to secure Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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4 months
Word is @MiamiDolphins owner Stephen Ross will stop at nothing in his attempt to keep Jim Harbaugh with @UMichFootball . Ross is a @UMich alum.
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@TonyPauline
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5 years
Sources tell me the Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to trade receiver John Ross and will field offers during the combine. We'll have more tonight during our podcast.
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@TonyPauline
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4 years
Denzel Mims/WR/ #Baylor has been unstoppable this morning at the #SeniorBowl . They've resorted to holding Mims but he still catches everything. Big, athletic receiver
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2 years
Bengals tight end coach James Casey putting McBride through the position drills at Colorado State pro-day
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@TonyPauline
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6 years
Rumor circulating from league insiders: Josh McDaniels refusal to take Indianapolis Colts job means Bill Belichick's retirement could be imminent and McDaniels slides into the HC spot for the Pats..
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
4 years
Jordan Love/ #UtahSt has made some incredible throws in one-on-one drills at #SeniorBowl practice. I mean like "holy crap that was good" throws.
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
5 years
Linebacker Sione Takitaki of BYU, who had a great week of practice at the Shrine Game then played well on Saturday, is flying overnight and will be added to the #SeniorBowl roster. He will be participating in practice tomorrow.
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
5 years
In no particular order, here are the teams i really thought stood out the past three days; Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos New England Patriots Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins Miami Dolphins ( adding in Rosen)
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Tony Pauline
2 years
Sam Howell/QB/North Carolina looks terrific in second #SeniorBowl practice. Throwing strikes downhill.
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@TonyPauline
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5 years
Cornerback Jimmy Moreland of James Madison, one of the bigger combine snubs this year, timed 4.38 to 4.44 in the forty at pro day. Also had a 40 inch vertical jump.
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
2 years
Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jags, Cincinnati Bengals have TE coaches on hand at Colorado State pro-day. Titans have Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort on hand. Trey McBride, TE1, ran forty in times which ranged from 4.52s to 4.61s, much faster than anyone expected
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Tony Pauline
1 year
After speaking with multiple sources this weekend including those close to the team, the Carolina Panthers are targeting two quarterbacks in the draft- CJ Stroud/Ohio St & Anthony Richardson/UF. Debating whether they are willing to use the first pick of the draft on Richardson.
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@TonyPauline
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The @Eagles just broke the @packers heart
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@TonyPauline
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7 years
Draft Buzz for February 3rd: Justin Evans getting first round buzz by the Dallas Cowboys
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2 years
Oregon pro-day update: Kayvon Thibodeaux meeting with the New York Jets contingent this afternoon, scheduled for dinner tonight with the Baltimore Ravens. Heavy Detroit Lions presence for Thibodeaux at today's workout. More later on.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Sunday Combine Notes: Kliff Kingsbury telling people it’s a “done deal” the Cardinals will select Kyler Murray with the first pick of the draft. Plenty more here ->
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2 years
Word out of Vegas is the Dallas Cowboys are working to trade up from the 24th pick.
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Tony Pauline
1 year
Confirmed with multiple sources- the Eagles are setting the ground work for a potential move up from pick #10 if they could get one of the pass rushers.
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Pro Football Network
1 year
Mark your 🗓, the #PFN365 Draft Preview Show goes live tomorrow night at 8pm ET! @wingoz , alongside #NFLDraft insiders @caplannfl & @TonyPauline , break down the major storylines you need before it all kicks off in Kansas City. Watch live here:
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Mekhi Becton Update- I'm told the offensive tackle looks great. Down to 355 pounds, lighter than his Combine weight, and working his butt off. The change in agencies and training facilities working wonders for Becton
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Tony Pauline
5 years
@MMehtaNYDN how about 300%??
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
5 years
I'm told scouts ranked Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert as the top NFL prospect from the senior class in meetings last month. Herbert received one of the highest grades attained by any senior from the past decade.
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Tony Pauline
2 years
Rumors in the league are heating up that Deebo Samuel could be on the move. We will have more tonight with @wingoz
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Brett Yarris 🏈📈💵
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Tonight we’re having TE1 @mcbtrey on Draft Insiders on the @PFN365 News YouTube channel! @wingoz and @TonyPauline will catch up with the young man as he is days away from the next step in a long journey to greatness! @WassermanNFL
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1 year
. @WakeForest receiver AT Perry has been unstoppable during @ShrineBowl practice 1. Completely dominating
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2 months
Javon Baker/WR/UCF has official 30 vistins set up with the @Patriots @HoustonTexans & @Chiefs . Teams feel he can play right away and like his catching radius (32 1/4 inch arms)
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2 months
Byron Murphy/DT/Texas, was the most physically impressive defender this morning during the #NFLCombine media session. I'm told he already has 25 official meetings here in Indy. Still hearing the @Vikings at 11.
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Tony Pauline
4 months
Impressed by Walter Rouse of @OU_Football . Has looked really good at RT here at @ShrineBowl practice
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Tony Pauline
3 years
The Vikings get an absolute steal in Wyatt Davis- the dominant OSU product who can line up in a zone or power gap system. Davis has great upside and will be a long time starter on Sunday.
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1 year
Latest- The Cardinals are getting calls from teams who want to move to #3 then take one of the offensive lineman. Did not hear which OT is being targeted.
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Tony Pauline
7 years
I was just told one team clocked John Ross at 4.19s #NFLCombine
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2 years
Charleston Rambo/WR/Miami receiving a lot of praise from coaches at the start of Shrine practice.
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@TonyPauline
Tony Pauline
5 years
Early word from Houston pro day: Ed Oliver- as fast as 4.71 seconds in the forty at 281 pounds. "Official" time likely to be 4.73s. Short shuttle timed as fast as 4.19s
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Early results from Zaven Collins/LB/Tulsa pro day: 35 inch ver 10-2 broad 19 reps Times as fast as 4.56s on stopwatches. He was right around 6-feet-4-inches and 260 pounds coming into pro day.
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5 years
Colts wanted to sign Preston Smith but were outbid by the Green Bay Packers. I'm told their bid for Smith was in the range of $12.5 million per year, slightly more than what they just gave to Justin Houston.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Elgton Jenkins/Mississippi State. 29 reps on bench
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Tony Pauline
4 years
James Proche/WR/ #SMU looks great in drills during afternoon practice at the #SeniorBowl . Wow-wow-wow. Scouts around me commenting how good he looks.
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Tony Pauline
8 years
Told right now the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots & KC Chiefs like Braxton Miller/WR/Ohio State in round two.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
The violent tornado's that hit Ruston, La a little while ago has effected Jaylon Ferguson. While he was not physically injured, Ferguson is joining others in search & rescue for loved ones. Presently Ferguson & his agent have no ability to contact anyone- NFL teams be advised
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Tony Pauline
5 years
I'm hearing a lot of good things on Sione Takitaki/LB/BYU off today's combine workout. Tested better than people thought and looked terrific in position drills. This was a prospect not even listed by scouts before the season and could now end up in day two of the draft.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Hiring Joe Douglas was far & away the best signing the NY Jets made in the off season. He's a terrific personnel/draft guy who deserves his share of credit for the Eagles success. My hope is the Jets let Joe Douglas be Joe Douglas. My fear is he's just a yes man for Adam Gase
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3 years
Numbers coming for Teven Jenkins/T/Oklahoma St from pro day: 6057/317 36 reps on bench 4.91s/forty Getting a lot of interest from the Steelers & Jets
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5 years
Drew Sample/TE/Washington has looked terrific for the third day in a row
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6 years
Poona Ford/Texas continues to dominate
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3 years
Brenden Jaimes has looked real good at LT today. Shutting down speed rushers consistently. #SeniorBowl
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Joseph Charlton/P/South Carolina punting moonshots and getting great distance during ST drills at #SeniorBowl . Scouts asking, "who is this guy?
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2 months
I'm told the @ChicagoBears had a half dozen people on hand for Miami Hurricane pro day
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Juwan Johnson/Oregon is one big dude. Looks like a tight end stuck in the receiver group by accident.
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Tony Pauline
2 years
Well the 2022 NFL Draft is over. After God knows how many hours of film, producing almost 1000 individual scouting reports, 6 consecutive days of Senior/Shrine practice, etc, time to finally light up this bad boy. Smoked ribs, chicken and homemade mac&cheese if you're around!!!
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Tony Pauline
2 months
Note from @oregonfootball pro day- receiver Troy Franklin tipped the scale just under 184lbs, his natural playing weight & almost 8lbs more than the Combine. Franklin suffered with flu in the lead up to Combine and lost weight. Report from South Carolina and WMU pro day shortly
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Tony Pauline
3 years
Also- Jets would like to move from the 23rd pick into the top 12 in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Pro Football Network
3 years
🤯 @TonyPauline : "Talking with people here in Cleveland the feeling is there’s no way the Bengals are taking Penei Sewell — or the team is putting up a great smokescreen." All the latest news and notes ⬇️⬇️
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I understand bowl games are tied into conferences but South Carolina (2-8), Houston (3-4), Tennessee (3-7) playing in bowl games and Army (9-2) not in a bowl game is disgraceful.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Belief in league circles is the Houston Texans will make a big push for Earl Thomas after losing Tyrann Mathieu
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Tony Pauline
8 years
Should come as no surprise but the "other" receiver at Ole Miss, Cody Core, invited to the combine. Underrated and will open eyes in Indy
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2 years
Pierre Strong/RB/ #SouthDakota State has looked phenomenal today.
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Tony Pauline
3 years
Two observations from the 1st quarter: 1- Justin Fields pass placement on the second drive was off the charts. Completed throws many QB's in the NFL struggle to make. 2- If Najee Harris is available at the top of round 2, the NY Jets would be insane to pass him up.
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3 years
Rondale Moore/WR/Purdue three cone times coming in at times between 6.65 to 6.68 seconds.
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2 years
Early returns from multiple people on the ground at Arkansas pro-day says Treylon Burks looked smooth in drills. Philadelphia Eagles WR coach on hand.
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Syracuse running back Sean Tucker worked out today for the NY Jets, NY Giants, Bills and Cardinals. Vertical jump was 39 inches and 29 reps on the bench. No forty as he hasn't done much running past 6 weeks. Looked very quick in drills and caught the ball extremely well
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5 years
Myles Gaskin/Washington. 24 reps.
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Tony Pauline
8 years
Just informed the Baltimore Ravens would've taken Laremy Tunsil but the video scared them off.
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2 years
D'Eriq King/Miami, taking reps at receiver in 2nd practice
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Tony Pauline
6 years
I'm told Ryan Finley/QB/NC State looked tremendous in every aspect at the Manning Passing Camp last month. Finley is rated by most scouts as the top senior quarterback prospect in the nation- far ahead of Drew Lock/Missouri, the next QB on lists. #NCState #2019NFLDraft
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Justin Herbert/Oregon having a real nice 1st #SeniorBowl practice. On the mark and threading the needle with many of his throws.
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Received word this morning that David Montgomery/RB/Iowa State will declare for the draft.
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Tony Pauline
6 years
Shaq Griffin/LB/Central Florida will be playing football in some capacity next fall- and the franchise and city he plays for will be better for it...love watching how much this guy loves playing football..
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Tony Pauline
6 years
Early results from the pro-day workout of supplemental draft prospect Brandon Bryant/S/Mississippi State: About 20 teams on hand. Forty times ranged from the high 4.3's to low 4.4's. Five one-on-one meetings yesterday. More later.
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Tony Pauline
3 years
Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack, who worked out Penei Sewell today at pro day, is telling people he came away very impressed with the big tackle. I'll have a wrap up article.
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Tony Pauline
8 years
Braxton Miller/WR/Ohio State really looking sharp. Terrific deep speed and outstanding route running.
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2 months
Kingsley Suamataia/T/BYU visiting the @Chiefs this week and also has an official 30 set up with the @dallascowboys
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Tony Pauline
7 years
I'm told combine snub Damore'ea Stringfellow/WR/Mississippi has 8 official pre-draft visits lined up and the list will grow.
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Tony Pauline
2 years
East practice day one from @ShrineBowl observations: *Charleston Rambo/Miami could not be covered and caught everything *Dallis Flowers/Pitt St looked really good *Quentin Lake/UCLA made several nice plays * Ellis Brooks/Penn St looked good. A real leader on the field.
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Calvin Throckmorton/OL/Oregon is lining up a guard during West practice and looks very natural. Love his vision, awareness and blocking feel.
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Tony Pauline
1 year
Poor, poor reviews on Jalen Carter today from Georgia pro-day. Will have a report up much later after our show this afternoon with @wingoz & @brettaverse
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Tony Pauline
6 years
To update our story from Tuesday, Clemson coaches are telling people they reasonably confident all three defensive linemen, Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell & Austin Bryant will return to Clemson this season
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Tony Pauline
4 years
I have to disagree as this was not a big surprise. Winters has been mediocre at best. He never fit the Gase system or the athletic o-line Gase wants to put on the field. You cannot fault the Jets for this move.
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Adam Schefter
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A surprise release: Jets are cutting last season’s starting right guard Brian Winters, per source. As a starting guard, Winters is not expected to be without a job very long.
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Tony Pauline
6 years
While most of the league's GM's have long left the Senior Bowl, Mike Maccagnan of the NY Jets is still in Mobile collecting information on the players.
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Will McDonald/Iowa State pro day forty times: 4.62 to 4.65 seconds...... Wearing a short sleeve hoodie during his runs!!!
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Tony Pauline
3 years
Looking for a super sleeper? Western Kentucky basketball player Carson Williams pro-day numbers: 6044/254lbs 38 vert 9-7 broad 18 bench 40- mid 4.7's with a bad hamstring. Teams looking at him as a developmental TE or O-lineman.
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Tony Pauline
7 years
I haven't given many teams an "A" for their draft but for the Seattle Seahawks it was well deserved:
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Can confirm; the Green Bay Packers flew Jalen Thompson/S to their facility after yesterday's workout for medicals and interviews in preparation for tomorrow's supplemental draft.
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Chase Young just announced he would not be lifting at the combine due to "own choice" then went on and said he would not lift during the Ohio State pro day. More later.
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Tony Pauline
6 years
This is completely false
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Jordan Love/QB/ #UtahState having another big day. On the mark throw after throw. Good decision making.
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Brock Bowers did position drills today in front of a crowd which included tight end coaches from the @nyjets & @Broncos . Ran about 15 routes catching passes from Carson Beck and looked crisp. Also looked explosive in run blocking drills.
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Tony Pauline
3 years
Trevon Grimes/WR/Florida marks from pro day: 6040/220lbs 40 times 4.35s-4.42s
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Looking forward to joining the team at Pro Football Network. We'll provide complete coverage of all things NFL and their existing content will help round out the year round coverage of the NFL Draft provided by myself.
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Pro Football Network
5 years
Pro Football Network is thrilled to announce that @TonyPauline has agreed to terms with us to provide year-round content around the NFL Draft. In addition, he will be participating in several new initiatives on PFN. Details in thread & even more here:
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Tony Pauline
5 years
I had been hearing for weeks the NY Giants are very interested in Nick Foles and it was a matter as to whether or not he was going to receive the franchise tag.
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Defensive Line Bench Press Results: Bradlee Anae- 25 Raekwon Davis- 24 AJ Epenesa- 17 Jonathan Garvin- 23 Trevis Gipson- 25 Jon Greenard- 22 Yetur Gross-Matos- 20 LaDarius Hamilton- 27 Jame Lynch- 23 Julian Okwara- 27 Chauncey Rivers- 20 Malcolm Roach- 20 Alton Robinson- 25
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Tony Pauline
5 years
Early word on round two: 1- Cardinals looking hard at Byron Murphy/CB at pick 33 2- Jets trying to move into the top 10 picks of rnd 2. Told its for an edge rusher and not a center.
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Tony Pauline
4 years
Calvin Throckmorton/Oregon showing even more versatility. After lining up at guard yesterday he moved further inside and is playing center today.
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Tony Pauline
4 years
This was a terrific selection by the Packers- a very underrated linebacker with a violent attitude and three down game.
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Pro Football Network
4 years
"I love the Packers selection of Kamal Martin in round five. He's a true run and chase linebacker who gives it his all and plays with a violent attitude." - @TonyPauline
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3 years
I have to chime in on this whole George Blanda trend. People forget Brady's diet is kale salad, plain greek yogurt and protein shakes. The diet for George Blanda? A few rounds of Scotch and a pack of smokes
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Tony Pauline
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Terrific selection by the @nyjets . A lot of similarities to the player they selected 18 years ago- D'Brickashaw Ferguson
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