Monday Feb, 2015 6:04 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Tight Ends, HBack Players

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Tight End Position: H-Back Prospects

The H-Back has to be a versatile player that does well on the move. He has to be able to execute reach and angle blocks very well. Being able to wham is also a ‘must’ at the position. In the passing game, you want a guy that does a very good job in releasing on the move. He’s not ‘the best’ at releasing – those are usually your flex guys – but shifty enough to create separation off the snap and one that has a very good understanding of the short-to-intermediate passing game. In my opinion, H-Backs should also be guys that know what to do with the football in their hands as RAC players.

Here’s my list of the Top H-Back prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft

Monday Feb, 2015 3:42 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Tight Ends, Inline Players

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Tight Ends: Inline Prospects

Playing inline for a Tight End is playing the position as it’s traditionally designed. You want a guy that can do well on both ends of offense: Blocking and Catching. The blocking element is important because it not only helps out the running game, but also allows you as a coach to keep your base personnel on the field; which then keeps the defense off-balance in not being able to know what’s coming their way: run or pass. Ideally, you’re looking for guys like this that can do both or at least have above-average skills in the blocking department. Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Heath Miller of the Pittsburgh Steelers are the types of styles you’re looking for when you’re judging whether or not a guy is suitable to play inline, flexed or playing H-Back.

Here’s a look at the ’15 college prospects that have graded out as Inline TEs in this year’s draft.

Thursday Feb, 2015 6:12 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 Small College Spotlight – QB Frank Rivers, Albany State

Wednesday Feb, 2015 12:47 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receivers, (U) Receivers

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Position: The “U” Position or 5th Wideout

Final installment of our ’15 NFL Draft Wide Receiver prospect rankings series takes a look at the “U” Receiver or better known as the 5th option. These are guys that are either strictly situational players or provide value on special teams, and guys that are a little rough around the edges as far as routes and the other subtle nuances of the game are concerned. Most teams tend to carry 6 and sometimes 7 WRs. These guys have a ton of both talent and value. And when you’re the 4th – 7th option on a squad, you have to have the ability to play Special Teams.

Here’s my list of the Top 16 “U” position prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft:

Tuesday Feb, 2015 4:16 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receivers, Inside Receiver

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Position: The Inside (F) Receiver

I’m a big fan of the Inside Receiver position. I look at this position as your ‘bigger’ WR or more ‘physical’ WR position on the field. It requires guys that don’t mind blocking. You’re going to see a lot of down blocks, crack blocks, reach blocks from these types of players. As far as the passing game, these are the types of players that has to have an affinity for the short-to-intermediate passing game. You want them to operate well in short, confined spaces. Seam, square-in, digs, stop, quick outs and turn routes are mostly the routes these guys will be asked to excel exclusively. You can also utilize these guys situationally on the outside, more in particular in the Red Zone.

Here’s my list of the Top Inside (F) Receivers in the 2015 Draft Class:

Tuesday Feb, 2015 2:27 AM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receiver, Slot Receivers

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Position: The Slot Receiver (S)

In my opinion, slot receivers are guys that can win from inside that 10-yard box inside numbers. The job requires a tough, shifty, smart & physical player that can win on both ends of offense; blocking and catching the football. The stereotype is that a player has to be short, small & quick ala Wes Welker…when in all actuality, Welker is only one type of guy that can play in the slot. When the Vikings had Randy Moss, Cris Carter & Jake Reed playing together, all spent time in the slot. Why? Because all have good Football I.Q., and spatial awareness. Which is essential to play in an area where bodies are constantly flying around.

It takes a special player to play inside and here’s a list of the guys in the 2015 NFL Draft that I graded out as the best Slot Receivers in college football.

Monday Feb, 2015 4:53 PM | by admin | NO COMMENTS

FBGP’s 2015 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receiver, Flanker (Z)

Grading the 2015 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Position: The Flanker (Z)

My personal philosophy on the Flanker position is that this is a player that has to have the game-breaking ability. The Flanker must be able to win with speed, quickness and power off the snap. Being off the line of scrimmage allows him the freedom to be placed in motion and it also keeps him from getting jammed at the line. Guys that are dynamic enough to play the position, tend to operate extremely well off the ball. Teams will tend to rotate coverage toward the Flanker’s side of the field. In my opinion, you want your most explosive receiver playing this role because they get the benefit of getting out of the blocks quicker without resistance; which then allows them to put pressure on the defense. And because of that type of ability, they’re a threat no matter if it’s a quick screen or a deep pass down the field.

Here’s my list of the Top 11 Flankers in the 2015 NFL Draft

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