Posts by Malcolm Horn
New York Jets 2019 Training Camp Preview
The New York Jets enter training camp in 2019 with much higher expectations after an eventful offseason that saw them bring in multiple stars and elite players to improve the roster. A look back at 2018: Last year’s campaign was marked by the inability to consistently put a quality product on the field on both…
Read MoreThrowback Scouting Report: Defensive Tackle La’Roi Glover
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 285 lbs College: San Diego State Draft: 1996 Round: 5 Pick: 166 Stations: Oakland Raiders (1996) New Orleans Saints (1997–2001) Dallas Cowboys (2002–2005) St. Louis Rams (2006–2008) Awards: – 6× Pro Bowler (2000–2005) – 4× All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2002, 2003) – NFL 2000s All-Decade Team – NFC Defensive Player of the Year…
Read MoreThe RPOs – why they’ve been so effective and how to approach them defensively
The “RPOs” (Run/Pass-Option Plays) have taken a strong hold over many NFL offenses. RPO-type plays have been run in league play and have been implemented in NFL playbooks in years prior, but the Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2017 prominently featuring large chunks of the playbook being RPOs has skyrocketed the popularity of those play…
Read MoreThrowback Profile and Report: Safety Kenny Easley
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 206 College: UCLA Draft: 1981 Round: 1 Pick: 4 Stations: Seattle Seahawks (1981–1987) Awards: – 5x Pro Bowl (1982–1985, 1987) – 5x All-Pro 4× First-team All-Pro (1982–1985) Second-team All-Pro (1987) – AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1984) – AFC Defensive Player of the Year (1983) – NFL 1980s All-Decade Team…
Read MoreThrowback Profile: Safety: Deron Cherry
Height: 5’11” Weight: 200 lbs College: Rutgers Undrafted: 1981 Stations: Kansas City Chiefs (1981-1991) Awards: – 6× Pro Bowler (1983–1988) – 5× All-Pro (1983–1986, 1988) (3x First-Team All-Pro) – AFC Defensive Player of the Year (1986) – NFL 1980s All-Decade Team – Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame – 5x 1st team All-AFC and 2x…
Read MoreLegend profile: WR Henry Ellard
Height: 5’11” Weight: 188lbs College: Fresno State Draft: 1983 Round: 2 Pick: 32 Stations: Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993) Washington Redskins (1994–1997) New England Patriots (1998) Washington Redskins (1998) Awards: – 3× Pro Bowler (1984, 1988, 1989) – 2× First-team All-Pro (1984, 1988) Accomplishments and Hall of Fame Production: – Receptions: 814 – Receiving yards: 13,777…
Read MoreLegend profile: LB Seth Joyner
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 245 lbs College: UTEP NFL Draft: 1986 Round: 8 Pick: 208 Stations: Philadelphia Eagles (1986-1993) Arizona Cardinals (1994-1996) Green Bay Packers (1997) Denver Broncos (1998) Awards: – 3 x Pro Bowler – 3 x All-Pro, including 2x First-Team All-Pro – Super Bowl Champ with the Broncos in 98 – Sports Illustrated Defensive…
Read MoreScouting report: DE Oshane Ximines
Measurements: 6’3″ 253 lbs Tape study: The first thing that stands out about DE Oshane Ximines from Old Dominion is that he’s a superb technician pass-rushing wise. His combination of footwork, balance and hand placement is textbook. He’s got strong, quick, active and violent hands, he understands how to stab and how to gain leverage…
Read MoreScouting report: Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins
Measurables: 6’3″ 231 lbs The number 1 thing that stands out when watching Haskins’ college tape is his pocket presence. He’s got great composure and poise, scanning the field. Keeps his eyes down the field no matter what’s going on around him. Feels pressure without looking. Unfaced by pressure and just as effective under duress.…
Read MoreScouting report: Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins
Measurables: 6’3″ 231 lbs The number 1 thing that stands out when watching Haskins’ college tape is his pocket presence. He’s got great composure standing in there, scanning the field. Keeps his eyes down the field no matter what’s going on around him. Feels pressure without looking. Unfaced by pressure and just as effective under…
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