Fanspeak: 2014 Senior Bowl

Rising: 1. DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh:         -Donald has been the most dominant player down here at any position on either squad. There are going to be a lot of NFL people who question Donald’s size, my guess is offensive linemen won’t be among them. Donald has been an incredible force all … More »

Stanley Jean-Baptiste – CB (Nebraska) Measurables: Hgt:  6’2”         Wgt:  215lbs.   Hand:  8 1/2”  Arm:  32 3/8”   Second-team All-Big 12 selection, had four interceptions (returned for a total of 134 yards and a TD), and 11 pass breakups.   On what it means to him to have been invited to play in the Senior Bowl … More »

  Travis Swanson – C (Arkansas) Measurables: Hgt:  6’5” Wgt:  310lbs. Hand:  10” Arm:  32 7/8” A 2013 Rimington Trophy candidate (best center), Swanson started all 48 games of his Razorback career, tied for the 2nd-longest active streak in the country, and blocked for three seasons with a 3,000-yard passer, including the first season in school … More »

Here is paraphrased excerpts from the South team’s coach Gus Bradley (coach of the Jaguars) during his Senior Bowl press conference: On being here as an assistant with the Buccaneers a few years ago and how it is different as a HC Now knows the planning that goes into it – planning the practice schedules … More »

Here are paraphrased excerpts from Head Coach of the North Team, Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons.       On challenges of bringing players from across country into one unit here First challenge Is to figure out what positions that they truly play – gotta be able to cross train some of these guys … More »

Quarterbacks: Derek Carr, Fresno State: -Carr continued to be the sharpest quarterback in practice today, though Fales was closely on his heels today. Carr just has looked good in every aspect of the job. The most impressive thing with Carr may be how he just always seems to be talking to his teammates and coaches … More »

Quarterbacks: Tajh Boyd, Clemson: -Boyd had an up and down day. He improved later in practice, but early on we saw a number of simple intermediate route throws just way off target. Boyd’s athleticism is clear and he can buy time in the pocket, but it’s tough to envision him as a starter at the … More »

Here’s a recap of my thoughts on both North and South practice today (Day 3) through my twitter feed notes & photos. Full Day 3 Practice Reports for both teams will be live early in morning!       Qbs throwing to wide receivers early in practice #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/6AH9sg8sOt — Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) January 22, … More »

Practice started out with the news that TE Marcel Jensen, DE Ed Stinson and OT Ja”Wuan James would be pulling out due to injuries. Stinson and James were easily two top 100 guys and both could have been selected in the top 75. While the injuries don’t sound serious they both lost the opportunity to … More »

Here’s a recap of my thoughts on both North and South practice today (Day 2) through my twitter feed notes & photos. Full Day 2 Practice Reports for both teams will be live later tonight!     Stephen Morris from #Miami at North team practice #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/hdumJ2V0E7 — Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) January 21, 2014 ILB … More »