The Reese’s Senior Bowl Week 2020

The Reese’s Senior Bowl Week 2020

Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions Coaching Staffs Head 2020 Senior Bowl

The Reese’s Senior Bowl week 2020 is here. The Senior Bowl is the nation’s most prestigious college all-star game because it is the only one coached by entire staffs from two National Football League clubs.  The participating teams are prioritized based on the NFL draft order with the main caveat being that teams must have a full staff in place, which generally precludes teams with coaching turnover to participate. The Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions coaching staffs will participate this season. The coaching staffs get a hands on view of 50 players per team on a regimented practice schedule and personal coaching providing valuable insight to a player’s athleticism, aptitude and readiness for the NFL game.

For Updated Senior Bowl 2020 rosters
https://www.seniorbowl.com/the-game/accepted-invites/

 2020 Senior Bowl Practice Schedule

 Monday
Weigh-in – 10 am – all players

Tuesday
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (SOUTH)
3:00 pm – 4:300 pm (NORTH)
 
Wednesday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (NORTH)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (SOUTH)

Thursday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (NORTH)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (SOUTH)

 * All Practices Open to Public at Ladd-Peebles Stadium

Senior Bowl Game 2020

Ladd-Peebles Stadium
DATE: Saturday, January 25, 2020
TIME: 1:30pm CT
WHERE: Mobile, Alabama
STADIUM: Ladd-Peebles Stadium (38,888)
TELEVISION: NFL Network
TICKETS: $30, $20, $10
NFL All-Rookie Team
 
 Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites




Senior Bowl 2020 Heads All-Star Schedule

Senior Bowl 2020 Accepted Player Invitations

https://www.seniorbowl.com/the-game/accepted-invites/

 Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions Named Coaching Staffs Head 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl

 The Reese’s Senior Bowl is less than two weeks away and the rosters are filling quickly.

They announced earlier that the NFL League Office has assigned the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions as the coaching staffs for the 71st annual Reese’s Senior Bowl to be played on January 25, 2020 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.  The Bengals and Lions own the Nos. 1 and 3 picks respectively in the 2020 NFL Draft.

 For the Complete All-star Game Schedule go to NFL 2020 Calendar and Dates under NFL News

 The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the nation’s most prestigious college all-star game because it is the only one coached by entire staffs from two National Football League clubs.  The participating teams are prioritized based on the NFL draft order with the main caveat being that teams must have a full staff in place, which generally precludes teams with coaching turnover to participate, as was the case this year with the Washington Redskins, who own the No. 2

The last time the Bengals coached the Reese’s Senior Bowl was 2011 under Marvin Lewis and the Lions last participated in 2013 when Jim Schwartz was the head coach.

Coaching in the Reese’s Senior Bowl gives each staff a unique behind-the-scenes look at the players, not only on the field but also in the meeting rooms. This access is invaluable in the evaluation process and it has helped shape many draft classes over the years.  The most recent example is this year’s Oakland Raiders, who had eight Reese’s Senior Bowl alums on the active roster or practice squad this season.

 Last year, the Reese’s Senior Bowl produced 93 total draft picks, including 40 in the first three rounds and 10 first-round selections.  That roster included rookie standouts QB Daniel Jones (Giants), QB Drew Lock (Broncos), QB Gardner Minshew (Jaguars), WR Terry McLaurin (Redskins), WR Deebo Samuel (49ers), OL Elgton Jenkins (Packers), OL Erik McCoy (Saints), DL Montez Sweat (Redskins), DB Darnell Savage (Packers).

 Draft Insiders’ will have extensive scouting evaluation from the Senior Bowl and in the early February Newsletter and Yearbook.

 Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites




Rookie Wide Receiver D.K. Metcalf Shines in Big Games

Rookie Wide Receiver DK Metcalf Shines in Big Games
Draft Insiders’ Yearbook Scouting Report – NFL Draft 2019

Rookie receiver DK Metcalf has been a major difference maker for the Seahawks after being taken as the last player chosen in Round Two last April, #64 overall. Frank Coyle of Draft Insiders’ ranked him the #1 receiver in the NFL Draft 2019 class. Incredibly, Metcalf was the 9th receiver taken off the NFL Draft 2019 board and arguably the best value in the entire draft class. He faces the Packers in Green Bay Sunday in the NFC Divisional round.

Wide Receiver Class
Draft Insiders’ 2019 Yearbook Scouting Report – March 2019

 1 * DK Metcalf #14           6-3        225  –  Mississippi  – Sp. 4.35
Player Comparison: David Boston                        Rating 90

Smooth sure handed redshirt sophomore has shown elite receiving skills during his abbreviated career at Ole Miss. Blue chip prospect and a specimen that defines the position. He has rare physical talent in the mold of Calvin Johnson, Terrell Owens or Julio Jones. Unfortunately, he struggled through a few major injuries during his time in the SEC and though he was productive, did not live up to his unique athleticism. Consensus Freshman 1st-Team All-American. Deceptively fast on deeper routes and has the fluidity as a route-runner to separate from coverage at the route stem. Long arms with good lean muscle development and fine functional strength. Big play presence which backs up his workout warrior numbers. On the field, he looks like a chiseled strong forward and plays up to his all-around wide receiver talent. His field speed is even more impressive than his track speed where his long stride is deceiving. He runs crisp and precise routes and is outstanding at creating separation coming out of his breaks. He does extremely well at using nuanced body language, as well as ability to change speed, to set up defensive backs. His hands are soft, strong, and natural. He can seamlessly pluck the ball at full extension, whether using one or two hands. He makes the acrobatic or contested catch with regularity, but also the routine ones to move the chains. In the clutch situations on 3rd down or in the red zone, he rarely drops passes.  Shows explosiveness and elusiveness after the catch with quick footwork to create space. With the ball, he is tough after the catch with the speed to run away from or the power to overrun defenders. Outstanding hand-eye coordination and able to elevate and high point the ball. Reads zone coverage well and knows how to find and settle in the soft spots. Able to maintain concentration on making the catch and tapping his toes in bounds at the sidelines. Very alert to work his way back to the passer. High character individual who is well respected and liked. Committed to the program and willing to sacrifice for the team. Honest effort as a blocker both in the run game and in the secondary for his fellow receivers.

The Numbers:  As a sophomore, he caught just 26 passes for 569 yards for a 21.9 average and 5 TDs while starting 7 games. As a freshman, he started 12 games and had 39 catches for 646 yards with a 16.8 yard average and 7 TDs. For his career, he totaled 67 catches for 1228 yards and 14 scores. At the NFL Combine, he came in at over 6’3” and 228 lbs. with 34 7/8” arms and 9 7/8” hands. He did 27 reps and ran 4.33 time and had a 40.5” VL and 11’2” BJ with a 4.50 short shuttle and 7.38 three cone. It was an excellent workout. Similar to former #1 pick David Boston in physique, athleticism and limited production. Also similar to wideout Julio Jones in size, speed, body type and AA. Son of former NFL guard Terrace Metcalf and grandson of for Pro Bowl runner Terry Metcalf.

The Skinny:  Highly developed young receiver with rare playmaking ability to be a weapon both outside and inside. Tough athlete will go over the middle. Top 20 prospect and could go earlier in the round with the demand at the position. Huge ceiling as an NFL wideout, but also a low floor and more a chiseled athlete then a refined receiver. Injury prone blue-chip prospect will have to prove durable in the pro game. Prior neck and foot injuries. Talent to start as a rookie in the right situation. Big playmaker with the skills to bring it all together and have a Pro Bowl career, if committed to the rigors of NFL life and the finer points of the position.

Draft Projection: 1st Round




NFL Draft 2020 First Round Mock Draft –

NFL Draft 2020 – First Round Mock Draft – January, 2020

 All underclassmen have until Jan. 20th to declare for the NFL Draft 2020. Players then have three days to rescind their decision and return to school and retain their college eligibility.

Exact draft order to be determined at close of the postseason

* Underclassmen expected to declare for the NFL Draft 2020

1st Round

#  Team                W/L      Player                 Pos      Ht/WT         School
1   Cincinnati          2-14      Joe Burrow             QB       6-4, 220            LSU
2  Washington       3-13      * Chase Young        DE       6-5, 265           Ohio St
3  Detroit               3-12-1   * Jeffrey Okudah     CB        6-1, 200          Ohio St
4 NY Giants         4-12      * Andrew Thomas     OT        6-5, 320         Georgia
5 Miami               5-11      Justin Herbert            QB       6-6, 230           Oregon
6 LA Chargers      5-11      * Jerry Jeudy             WR       6-1, 195           Alabama
7  Carolina            5-11      * Tua Tagovailoa       QB       6-1, 215            Alabama
8  Arizona             5-10-1   * A.J. Epenesa          DE       6-6, 280           Iowa
9 Jacksonville      6-10      Derrick Brown          DT        6-5, 320          Auburn
10 Cleveland          6-10      * Tristan Wirfs        OT        6-5, 320           Iowa
11  NY Jets             7-9        * CeeDee Lamb        WR       6-2, 190          Oklahoma
12 Las Vegas        7-9        * Grant Delpit             S          6-3, 210           LSU
13 Indianapolis      7-9        * Jedrick Willis       OT        6-5, 315           Alabama
14 Tampa Bay       7-9        * Jonathan Taylor   RB        5-11, 220          Wisconsin
15 Denver              7-9        * Jake Fromm          QB       6-2, 220             Georgia
16 Atlanta              7-9        * Paulson Adebo      CB        6-1, 190             Stanford
17 Dallas               8-8        * Xavier McKinney    S          6-1, 200            Alabama
18 Miami (Pitt) 8-8    * Yetur Gross-Matos      DE       6-5, 265             Penn State
19 Las Vegas (Chicago) 8-8 * Laviska Shenault   WR       6-2, 225       Colorado
20 Jacksonville (Rams) 9-7  * D’Andre Swift       RB        5-9, 215        Georgia
21 Philadelphia      9-7        Kristian Fulton           CB        6-0, 190          LSU
22 Buffalo             10-6      * Isaiah Simmons        OLB      6-4, 225         Clemson
23 New England    12-4      Julian Okwara            OLB      6-5, 240         Notre Dame
24 New Orleans     13-3      * Cole Kmet                 TE        6-6, 250          Notre Dame
25 Tennessee        9-7        Raekwon Davis            DT        6-7, 310           Alabama
26 Minnesota         10-6      * Walker Little            OT        6-7, 315           Stanford
27 Miami (Houston) 10-6  * K’Lavon Chaisson   OLB      6-4, 240          LSU
28 Seattle              11-5      * Henry Ruggs              WR       6-0, 190           Alabama
29 Kansas City      12-4      * Travis Etienne           RB        5-10, 215         Clemson
30 Green Bay        13-3      * Tee Higgins                WR       6-4, 205          Clemson
31  San Francisco   13-3      * C.J. Henderson        CB        6-1, 190           Florida
32 Baltimore          14-2      * J.K. Dobbins              RB        5-10, 220       Ohio State

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years. He was a 20-year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.




NFL Draft 2020 – First Round Order – Bengals Are On the Clock

NFL Draft 2020 – First Round Order
Bengals hold #1 Overall Selection

Redskins, Lions, Giants & Dolphins Complete Top 5 Selections

Dolphins Hold Three #1 Selections,
Raiders and Jaguars Hold Two #1 Draft Choices

NFL Draft 2020 – First-round Order – Dec 31, 2019
  #     Team              W/L     Strength of Schedule

1 Cincinnati                2-14    .553
2 Washington            3-13    .502
3 Detroit                     3-12-1 .506
4 NY Giants               4-12    .473
5 Miami                      5-11    .484
6 LA Chargers           5-11    .514
7 Carolina                  5-11    .549
8 Arizona                   5-10-1 .529
9 Jacksonville           6-10    .484
10 Cleveland             6-10    .533
11 NY Jets                  7-9      .473
12 Las Vegas             7-9      .482
13 Indianapolis        7-9      .492
14 Tampa Bay          7-9      .500
15 Denver                 7-9      .510
16 Atlanta                 7-9      .545
17 Dallas                   8-8      .479
18 Miami (Pittsburgh)           8-8      .502
19 Las Vegas (Chicago)          8-8    .508
20 Jacksonville (LA Rams)   9-7           .535
21 Philadelphia                        9-7      .455
22 Tennessee                           9-7      .488
23 Buffalo                                10-6    .461
24 Minnesota                         10-6    .477
25 Miami (Houston)             10-6          .520
26 Seattle                                11-5    .531
27 New England                    12-4    .469
28 Kansas City                       12-4    .510
29 Green Bay                         13-3    .453
30 New Orleans                    13-3    .486
31 San Francisco                  13-3    .504
32 Baltimore                         14-2    .494




NFL Draft 2020 Top Picks On the Line in Final Two Weeks

Top Picks in NFL Draft 2020 on the Line in Final Two Weeks

Frank Coyle – Head Scout Draft Insiders’

NFL Draft 2020 first-round selection order is taking shape with just two games remaining. Incredibly important matchups during both weeks will determine the final fate of several top ten clubs. This Sunday the top four clubs in the draft order currently, play each other this week with the Giants at the Redskins and the Bengals visiting the Dolphins.

In addition, both Detroit and Arizona could move up further with addition losses which could impact the top half dozen selections. The upcoming NFL Draft 2020 class is heavy in skilled positions with an early potentially strong group at QB and wide receiver. The top twenty selections will be determined at the end of the season with the final 12 positions determined by postseason.

NFL Draft 2020 First-round Selection Order
Dec. 19, 2019

# Team                       W-L      Strength of Schedule
1 Cincinnati                  1-13     .565
2 NY Giants                  3-11     .473
3 Miami                        3-11     .491
4 Washington              3-11     .493
5 Detroit                       3-10-1  .509
6 Arizona                      4-9-1    .542
7 NY Jets                      5-9       .473
8 Jacksonville              5-9       .473
9 LA Chargers             5-9       .502
10 Denver                    5-9       .525
11 Carolina                   5-9       .539
12 Atlanta                    5-9       .560
13 Oakland                  6-8       .471
14 Indianapolis          6-8       .487
15 Cleveland               6-8       .529
16 Philadelphia           7-7       .458
17 Tampa Bay                   7-7       .497
18 Oakland (Chicago)     7-7       .500
19 Tennessee                     8-6       .491
20 Jacksonville (Rams)  8-6       .540
21 Dallas                             7-7       .471
22 Miami (Pittsburgh)    8-6       .502
23 Miami (Houston)       9-5       .513
24 Buffalo                         10-4     .438
25 Minnesota                   10-4     .469
26 Kansas City                 10-4     .511
27 New England              11-3     .455
28 Green Bay                   11-3     .463
29 New Orleans              11-3     .493
30 San Francisco            11-3     .518
31 Seattle                          11-3     .531
32 Baltimore                    12-2     .502

 




Ravens Edge 49ers to Claim #1 Ranking in NFL Power Poll

NFL Power Poll – Week 14
Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

NFL Power Poll – Draft Insiders’
Ravens Edge 49ers to Claim #1 Ranking
Texans Beat Patriots In AFC Clash

Team of the Week  
Ravens Beat 49ers, 20-17

Upset of the Week
Dolphins Beat Eagles, 37-31
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills     
  Defense – DE Cameron Jordan – Saints
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Drew Lock – Broncos
    Defense – DT Ed Oliver – Bills

Game of Week #14 – Sam Francisco 49ers (10-2) at New Orleans Saints (10-2)  
NFC Powers Could Preview Conference Title

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 14
NFL Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 10-2 Ravens
Ravens continue to roll after winning big road games and deserve this ranking.

#2 – 10-2 Saints
Saints’ have quietly maintained a high level and focused on the postseason.

#3 – 10-2 Seahawks
Seahawks won another big NFC matchup and are beginning to peak for the playoffs.

#4 – 10-2 49ers
The 49ers lost a tough game vs the Ravens that forfeited first place in the NFC West.

#5 – 10-2 Patriots
Pats offense has struggled in big spots this season and it cost them vs the Texans.

#6 – 9-3 Packers
The Packers keep winning the games they should and taking advantage of a short schedule.

#7 – 8-4 Chiefs
Chiefs’ drilled the Raiders that puts them in position to clinch the AFC West within two weeks.

#8 – 8-4 Vikings
Vikings’ lost a tough one to the Seahawks and have to fight for postseason berth vs Packers and other NFC contenders.

#9 – 9-3 Bills
Bills’ host the Ravens, hoping to prove they are legitimate AFC contenders.

#10 – 8-4 Texans
Texans’ beat the Patriots in an impressive performance to establish themselves among AFC leaders.

#11 – 7-5 Steelers
Steelers have fought themselves back into playoff contention. Travel to the desert vs the fading Cardinals.

#12 – 7-5 Titans
The scrappy Titans drilled the Colts to stay alive in South division. They face the Raiders in a pivotal AFC showdown for both.

#13 – 6-6 Cowboys
The overrated Cowboys were turned into turkey bones by the Bills on Thanksgiving.

#14 – 6-6 Rams
Rams’ face the acid test hosting the Seahawks that may determine any playoff hopes.

#15 – 6-6 Bears
The Bears trying to claw back into playoff contention, but must beat the Cowboys at home Thursday night.

#16 – 5-7 Eagles
The struggling Eagles host the Giants Monday in a must win situation for any postseason hopes.

#17 – 6-6 Raiders
The Raiders peaked early and face the emerging Titans in vital matchup for any postseason aspirations.

#18 – 5-7 Browns
Browns are still alive but have little room for any loss in the tight AFC wild card hunt.

#19 – 6-6 Colts
The Colts were man handled by the Titans last week and face weekly must win situations.

#20 – 5-7 Panthers
Panthers fired HC Ron Rivera and with Cam Newton facing foot surgery will play for next season.

#21 – 4-8 Chargers
Chargers lost in Denver that virtually eliminated their playoff hopes.

#22 – 3-8-1 Lions
Lions let the Bears off the hook again and have begun to look to next season.

#23 – 4-8 Jaguars
Jaguars’ will bench QB Nick Foles after a short return that leaves major questions about his future in Jacksonville.

#24 – 5-7 Bucs
Bucs coming off a nice win over the Jaguars. Playing for a shot at .500 mark.

#25 – 3-9 Falcons
Falcons lost to the Saints that puts them in the South basement.

#26 – 3-8-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense is struggling to protect rookie Kyler Murray and have just started their rebuilding process.

#27 – 4-8 Jets
Jets’ lost to the winless Bengals in another brutally awful performance.

#28 – 4-8 Broncos
Broncos beat the Chargers in a meaningless game. Expect huge offensive overhaul this offseason.

#29 – 3-9 Dolphins
Dolphins won another one over second half of season. Young core is gaining valuable experience.

#30 – 3-9 Redskins
The Redskins rookie top pick QB Dewayne Haskins gets his first victory. They travel to Titletown for major test.

#31 – 2-10 Giants
The Giants will play Eli Manning with rookie Daniel Jones nursing ankle injury. They face a key offseason in personnel decisions.

#32 – 1-11 Bengals
Bengals’ got their first win vs the Jets. They would love to end the Browns playoff delusions.
 

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

 

 




NFL Power Poll – Vikings Beat Cowboys & Seahawks Edge 49ers

NFL Power Poll – Week 10
Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

NFL Power Poll –
Vikings Beat Cowboys & Seahawks Edge 49ers in OT

Team of the Week  
     Vikings Rip Cowboys, 28-24

Upset of the Week
Falcons Shock Saints, 26-9
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Lamar Jackson – Ravens     
  Defense – DE/LB Jadeveon Clowney – Seahawks
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Daniel Jones – Giants
    Defense – DE Clelin Ferrell – Raiders

Game of Week #11 – Texans (6-3) at Ravens (7-2)  
Divisional Leaders Could Preview Conference Title

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11
NFL Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 8-1 Patriots
Pats rested for trip to Philly.

#2 – 7-2 Saints
Saints’ were ambushed by the Falcons.

#3 – 8-1 49ers
The 49ers lost their first game in tough defeat in OT to the Seahawks.

#4 – 7-2 Ravens
Ravens are hot behind emerging young QB Lamar Jackson.

#5 – 8-2 Seahawks
Seahawks hung tough in San Fran to win a huge divisional game.

#6 – 7-3 Vikings
Vikings’ QB Kirk Cousins has had a strong run here and put them in position for NFC North leadership.

#7 – 8-2 Packers
The Packers keep winning the games they should and riding an MVP type performance by Aaron Rodgers.

#8 – 6-4 Chiefs
Chiefs’ defense continues to come up short in big spots that leaves big questions related to postseason.

#9 – 6-3 Texans
Texans’ have quietly established themselves among AFC leaders. Face tough match up in Baltimore between divisional leaders.

#10 – 6-3 Bills
Bills’ lost a tough one to the Browns. Face sneaky Dolphins this week.

#11 – 5-4 Cowboys
The Cowboys loss to the Vikings exposed their poor run defense once again.

#12 – 5-4 Rams
Rams’ host the Bears in a vital game for their playoff hopes.

#13 – 5-4 Eagles
Eagles are home to the Patriots in a matchup that could define their season.

#14 – 5-4 Steelers
Steelers’ travel to Cleveland for Thursday night clash with the loser facing an almost impossible run for any postseason chances.

#15 – 5-4 Raiders
The rested Raiders host the winless Bengals this week.

#16 – 5-4 Panthers
Panthers need a win vs the Falcons to stay in the playoff hunt.

#17 – 5-5 Titans
The Titans edged the Chiefs to stay alive in South division. They get their bye this week before a heavy South diet for the stretch.

#18 – 3-5-1 Lions
Lions let the Bears off the hook and face key matchup with the Cowboys that may determine any playoff longshot hopes.

#19 – 3-6 Browns
Browns face the Steelers Thursday night in the first of five remaining North matchups they face to get back into AFC playoff hunt.

#20 – 5-4 Colts
With QB Jacoby Brissett returning, the Colts face three key South games that may determine any postseason hope.

#21 – 4-5 Jaguars
Jaguars’ rested with QB Nick Foles returning with two road South games vs Colts and Titans probably deciding their stretch direction.

#22 – 4-6 Chargers
Chargers continue to fail in big spots. They face Chiefs in Mexico and need a strong effort to get back into the West title run.

#23 – 4-5 Bears
The Bears defense stop the Lions for win, but QB Mitchell Trubisky must improve starting with key game vs the Rams for any second half turnaround.

#24 – 2-7 Falcons shocked the Saints, but will have to run the table with four South opponents up next to even have a mathematical chance for postseason.

#25 – 3-6-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense is getting some pieces in line, though their defense needs a major boost to get up to other West teams.

#26 – 3-6 Broncos
Broncos coming off their bye week. Travel to Minnesota to face the hot Vikings in a major must win situation for any hopes for getting into West race.

#27 – 3-6 Bucs
Bucs coming off an offensive explosion last week. Host the Saints that may end any postseason dreams.

#28 – 2-7 Jets
Jets’ beat the Giants to end their losing streak. Get a soft schedule over next month that may help them to respectable levels.

#29 – 2-8 Giants
The Giants continue to find ways to lose close games. They get their bye week to regroup and get their young players vital reps.

#30 – 2-7 Dolphins
Dolphins have won two in a row. Look to steal a few more before the season is over.

#31 – 1-8 Redskins
The Redskins turn the page and start rookie top pick QB Dewayne Haskins for the second half. It begins a major rebuilding job on offense.

#32 – 0-9 Bengals
Bengals’ got buried by the Ravens last week. Travel to Oakland this week to face the hot Raiders.

 Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

 




NFL Power Poll Week 8 – Colts, Cowboys & Ravens Make Statement Victories

NFL Power Poll – Week 8
Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

NFL Power Poll –

Colts Claim South Top Spot, Cowboys Jump Eagles &
Ravens Brash Seahawks

Team of the Week  
       Colts rip Texans, 30-23

Upset of the Week
 Titans outlast Chargers, 23-20

 Players of the Week
    Offense – QB Aaron Rodgers – Packers     
    Defense – DE/LB Dante Fowler – Rams
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – RB Josh Jacobs – Raiders
    Defense – LB Nick Bosa – 49ers

Game of Week #8 – Packers (6-1) at Patriots (7-0)  
Conference Leaders Clash Could Preview Super Bowl

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 8
NFL Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 7-0 Patriots
Pats continue to dominate the AFC East with the best defense in the NFL plus Tom Brady.

#2 – 6-1 Saints
Saints’ are undefeated with backup QB Teddy Bridgewater while Drew Brees is almost ready.

#3 – 6-0 49ers
The 49ers are the most improved club in the league with the acid test coming at midseason.

#4 – 6-1 Packers
The Packers are riding an early MVP performance by Aaron Rodgers back to the top of the NFC North.

#5 – 5-2 Chiefs
Chiefs’ are waiting for QB Patrick Mahomes to return, but D must improve to maintain this ranking.

#6 – 4-2 Colts
QB Jacoby Brissert has performed brilliantly after abrupt Andrew Luck retirement. The Colts defense is emerging as a solid top ten unit.

#7 – 5-2 Ravens
Ravens won a huge game beating the Seahawks on the road. Get their bye this week before facing strong schedule.

#8 – 5-2 Seahawks
Seahawks fell to the Ravens. Get the stumbling Falcons this week.

#9 – 5-2 Vikings
Vikings beat the Lions for a big NFC North victory. Host the Skins this Thursday night game.

#10 – 5-1 Bills
Bills’ QB Josh Allen is emerging as a difference maker. Host the Eagles in key interconference matchup.

#11 – 4-3 Cowboys
The Cowboys jumped the Eagles bones last week. Get their bye week before a heavy road schedule.

#12 – 4-3 Rams
Rams’ back on the beam after stomping Falcons. Face Bengals across the pond Sunday.

#13 – 3-3 Bears
The Saints made the Bears defense look ordinary in bashing.

#14 – 4-3 Texans
Texans’ lost to the Colts in key South battle. Host the Raiders in a key matchup to keep pace in the AFC.

#15 – 4-2 Panthers
Panthers have won four in a row behind backup QB Kyle Allen while Cam heals. This club faces a huge road test with the 49ers.

#16 – 3-4 Titans
The Titans took care of the Chargers. They host the Bucs to begin a critical stretch of winnable contests.

#17 – 2-3-1 Lions
Lions played the Vikings tough, but fell to their 3rd straight loss off late mistakes. Host the Giants this week.

#18 – 2-4 Browns
Browns had two weeks to prepare for the Patriots. This matchup could determine any postseason chances.

#19 – 3-4 Eagles
Eagles were bashed by the Cowboys. Go to Buffalo this week in a key tough and maybe season defining matchup.

#20 – 3-4 Jaguars
Jaguars’ beat the Bengals easily. Host pathetic Jets this week looking to get to the .500 level.

#21 – 3-3 Raiders
The improved Raiders were toasted by Aaron Rodgers. Travel to Houston for a key AFC matchup.

#22 – 2-5 Chargers
Chargers continue to fail in big spots. The Philip Rivers career window is closing quickly.

#23 – 2-4 Steelers
Steelers’ are rested to host the Dolphins in a must win situation if they want to get into AFC playoff contention.

#24 – 3-3-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense is improved behind rookie QB Kyler Murray. Travel to New Orleans for a huge test.

#25 – 2-5 Giants
The Giants allowed the Cards game to get away from them. Travel to Motor City to face a gritty Lions club.

#26 – 2-5 Broncos
Broncos came up empty once again with another horrible offensive performance. Lacks firepower vs top contenders.

#27 – 2-4 Bucs
Bucs coming off their bye week. Travel to Tennessee to see if they can regroup for 2nd half of schedule.

#28 – 1-6 Redskins
The Redskins were shutout by the 49ers. Look to turn to rookie QB Dwayne Haskins over the next month.

#29 – 1-6 Falcons
Falcons have given up an NFL worst 223 points in 2019. Trade of wideout Sanu may be just the start of housecleaning.

#30 – 0-7 Bengals
Bengals’ coming up empty weekly. Look to London matchup with the Rams to get in the victory column.

#31 – 1-5 Jets
Jets’ were an embarrassment in their blowout to the Patriots. Must regroup to face the Jaguars on the road.

#32 – 0-6 Dolphins
Dolphins may not win a game. Travel to Steel city to face the desperate Steelers Monday night.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites




FWAA Announces 2019 Outland Trophy Watch List

FWAA Announces 2019 Outland Trophy Watch List

83 Players Listed for Nation’s Top Interior Lineman

The Football Writers Association of America has announced the preseason watch list for the 2019 Outland Trophy presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. This season’s list presents a rare wide-open field following the departure of all eight Outland Trophy semifinalists from a year ago and the return of only one FWAA All-American, offensive tackle Calvin Throckmorton of Oregon. The Ducks, along with Michigan, top the list with four selections among the 83 standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conferences and independents.

Throckmorton, a senior from Bellevue, Wash., was a second-team FWAA All-American and is the lone member of the 2018 FWAA All-America Team on either interior line to return this season. He is joined by three teammates, center Jake Hanson, guard Shane Lemieux and defensive tackle Jordon Scott. Michigan has four members of its offensive front on the list – center Cesar Ruiz, guards Michael Onwenu and Ben Bredeson, and tackle Jon Runyan. Georgia has three players and 15 other schools have two representatives on the list of standouts.

University of Pittsburgh All-American Mark May, the 1980 Outland Trophy winner, will serve as the Outland Trophy #FightFlu ambassador for the upcoming season. May will make media appearances on behalf of the #FightFlu public awareness campaign to remind people to get their annual flu shots.

The recipient of the 74th Outland Trophy will be announced during ESPN’s The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12, live from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The official presentation to the winner will be made at the NFID Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee on Jan. 15, 2020. Up to eight semifinalists will be named on Nov. 20 in Omaha and three finalists for the award will be announced on Nov. 25.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He has published draftinsiders.com for 29 years including a 250 page Yearbook with 300 in-depth scouting reports. Long-time scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game and member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 27 years.

Candidates may be added or removed during the season. The distribution of watch list candidates is spread well among the conferences, with the Big Ten and SEC leading the way with 13 each. The Big 12 and Pac-12 are just behind with 12 apiece, followed by the ACC with 10 as well as the American Athletic (6), Independents and Mountain West (4 each), and Conference USA, Mid-American and Sun Belt (3 each). The list includes 32 offensive tackles, 19 defensive tackles, 18 guards and 14 centers.

2019 Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List (83)

OT Trey Adams, Washington                             OG Shane Lemieux, Oregon
OT Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas                              DT Ray Lima, Iowa State
OL Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson                    OT Walker Little, Stanford
OG Jack Anderson, Texas Tech                        OT Abraham Lucas, Washington State
OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville                             DL James Lynch, Baylor
C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin                                DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M
DT Ross Blacklock, TCU                                     DT Garrett Marino, UAB
DT Quinton Bohanna, Kentucky                       OT Colton McKivitz, West Virginia
OG Parker Braun, Texas                                     OG John Molchon, Boise State
OG Ben Bredeson, Michigan                             C Jimmy Morrissey, Pitt
DT Derrick Brown, Auburn                               OT Thayer Munford, Ohio State
OL Jake Brown, UCF                                          DT Larrell Murchison, N.C. State
C Levi Brown, Marshall                                      DT Lorenzo Neal, Purdue
C Cohl Cabral, Arizona State                             OT Jake Nelson, Nevada
OT Brady Christensen, BYU                              OT Lucas Niang, TCU
OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State                         OT Marcus Norman, USF
DT Doug Costin, Miami                                      OG Michael Onwenu, Michigan
OT Coy Cronk, Indiana                                       OT Miles Pate, WKU
OG Navaughn Donaldson, Miami                     DT John Penisini, Utah
OT Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame                   OT Benjamin Petrula, Boston College
OG Jovahn Fair, Temple                                     C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
DT Leki Fotu, Utah                                              OT Jon Runyan, Michigan
DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma                      DT Jordon Scott, Oregon
C Jake Hanson, Oregon                                       C Zach Shackelford, Texas
C Bryce Harris, Toledo                                         OL Josh Sills, West Virginia
C Nick Harris, Washington                                 OG John Simpson, Clemson
OT Charlie Heck, North Carolina                      OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
OT Justin Herron, Wake Forest                         OG Logan Stenberg, Kentucky
C Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma                          OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn
OT Robert Hunt, Louisiana                                OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia
OL Keith Ismael, San Diego State                     OT Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon
OT Alaric Jackson, Iowa                                     DT Khyiris Tonga, BYU
C Jordan Johnson, UCF                                     OG Tre’Vour Wallace-Sims, Missouri
OT Victor Johnson, Appalachian State           C Darryl Williams, Mississippi State
OT Josh Jones, Houston                                    DT Raequan Williams, Michigan State
OG Luke Juriga, Western Michigan                OT Jedrick Wills Jr., Alabama
OG Kirk  Kelley, Troy                                         OL Isaiah Wilson, Georgia
OL Solomon Kindley, Georgia                          DT Marvin Wilson, Florida State
DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina                   DT Robert Windsor, Penn State
OG Tommy Kraemer, Notre Dame                 OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa
OG Gus Lavaka, Oregon State                         C Dustin Woodard, Memphis
OG Alex Leatherwood, Alabama

By conference: Big Ten 13, SEC 13, Big 12 12, Pac-12 12, ACC 10, American Athletic 6, Independents 4, Mountain West 4, Conference USA 3, Mid-American 3, Sun Belt 3.

By position: Offensive Tackles 32, Defensive Tackles 19, Offensive Guards 18, Centers 14.

Tackles, guards and centers are eligible for consideration Candidates may be added or removed during the season

The Outland Trophy winner is chosen from three finalists who are a part of the annual FWAA All-America Team. The FWAA All-America Committee, after voting input from the entire membership, selects a 26-man first team and eventually the three Outland finalists. Committee members, then by individual ballot, select the winner. Only interior linemen on offense or defense are eligible for the award; ends are not eligible.

The Outland Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the NCFAA.

The Outland Trophy, now in its 74th year, is the third-oldest major college football award. Created in 1946 when Dr. John Outland presented the FWAA with a financial contribution to initiate the award, the Outland Trophy has been given to the best interior lineman in college football ever since. Dr. Outland, an All-American at the University of Pennsylvania in the late 1890s, eventually took up practice in Kansas City, Mo. An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Outland believed linemen did not get the credit they deserved and wanted an award to recognize them.

About the Football Writers Association of America
Founded in 1941, the non-profit Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) consists of more than 1,300 members, including journalists, broadcasters, publicists and key executives in all areas of college football. Led by current President Matt Fortuna of The Athletic, longtime Executive Director Steve Richardson, and a board of veteran journalists, the association continues to grow and work to help college football prosper at all levels. Visit footballwriters.com for more information about the FWAA and its award programs.