The Rookie Scouting Portfolio - Q&A with ESPN's Matt Williamson
Matt Waldman has a really good multi-part Q&A with Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts, Inc. Among the items in part one are Williamson's thoughts on hybrid offensive players and how he grades players for ESPN compared to doing it in the NFL. Williams was a scout for the Cleveland Browns.
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ESPN.com - USC suspends RB Marc Tyler
Unsurprisingly, the senior running back has been suspended by head coach Lane Kiffin for implying USC players get paid. Tyler will miss at least the season opener against Minnesota. It will only affect Tyler’s below-average draft stock if he misses a handful of games.
National Football Post - Texans make scouting department hires
Despite the lockout still going, Houston promoted Mike Maccagnan to director of college scouting and Dale Strahm as a national college scout.
National Football Post - Scouting series: Stanford
The Cardinal is more than just Andrew Luck. The team also features wide receiver Chris Owusu and tight end Coby Fleener. Wes Bunting is more of a fan of the latter.
ESPN.com - Mel Kiper’s summer audits: NFC North
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