The New Donovan McNabb Will Respond to the Kolb Challenge

Last week at the draft in Radio City Music Hall as a native Philadelphian I was excited for the Eagles 26th overall pick of the draft, but as a member of the media, I had to quietly hum “Fly Eagles Fly” to myself as the Rocky theme played in the background. As the clocked ticked [...]

2007 NFL Draft Wrap-up

Now that the biggest “non on the field” sporting event is done for this year and 255 players know their destinations, it is now time for myself and other talent evaluators to recap the action and then take a well deserved rest. I don’t like to give “Letter Grades”, because as I always like to [...]

2007 Draft Day 1 Review

Now that the anticipation, drama, and excitement of Day 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books. I wanted to take a look back a day that was unpredictable and enjoyable. And let’s no forget long!! The 72nd NFL Draft’s first day was the longest including a record 1st round of 6 hours, 8 [...]

2007 NFL Draft – Final BIGPLAY Football Mock Draft

With the draft days away and the smoke screening, cajoling, baiting, and other forms of trickery and deception heating up, the NFL Draft is in full bloom.   I am going to take one last stab at re-doing my mock to fit scenarios that I have been monitoring. 
All the draft boards around the league “seem” to [...]

BIGPLAY Football Mock Draft v1.0

Unlike many draft prognosticators who seem to just make their picks out of thin air, I like to wait until after the Senior Bowl, NFL Combine, and the majority of Free Agency have been completed before making my picks.  In my opinion you cannot do a true “mock” until after these events, because only then [...]

To Convert or Not Convert

As the NFL Draft approaches many recognizable and successful college quarterbacks are confronted with the decision to stick with the quarterback position or convert to another position to have a chance to play in the NFL. “Are you willing to play another position to make our team?” is the question evaluators ask conversion candidates at [...]

Russell Shines in Workout

Potential first overall pick of the upcoming 2007 NFL Draft, LSU Quarterback JaMarcus Russell put on a quality workout session that by all indications solidified his draft position.  A multitude of over 100 NFL coaches, executives, personnel evaluators, and others jammed the LSU indoor practice facility to get a first hand look at the NFL’s [...]

Senior Bowl Review

Every year the best place for Scouts and NFL Talent Evaluators to view players “in pads” is at the Senior Bowl (remember football is not played in t-shirts and shorts).  The week long event is the real first leg on the road to the NFL Draft for many prospects.  Many draft experts that I talk [...]

2007 Senior Bowl Review

By Lloyd Vance, BIGPLAY Football “Draft Guru” / Radio Analyst and Sr. NFL Analyst
Every year the best place for Scouts and NFL Talent Evaluators to view players “in pads” is at the Senior Bowl (remember football is not played in t-shirts and shorts).  The week long event is the real first leg on the road [...]

2007 NFL Draft Gets a Boost as Underclassmen Deadline Passes

One of the bigger days on mine and other draft gurus calendar past this week as the 2007 NFL Draft underclassmen deadline was on Monday, January 15, 2007.  This deadline is important because every year the upper echelon of the draft is boosted by talented underclassmen. The deadline is for players 3 years out of high [...]