North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins, Alabama LB Courtney Upshaw & Notre Dame S Harrison Smith Profiled This Week on Path to the Draft

 Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley, Chiefs WR Steve Breaston & Actor Ray Romano on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, April 5 at 2:00 PM ET

First-Place Tampa Bay Storm Face New Orleans VooDoo on NFL Network’s “Net 10 Arena Football Friday” April 6 at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock provides his updated position rankings for the 2012 NFL Draft with the majority of the pro days in the books.

Which players improved their stock with impressive pro day performances? Which prospects have work to do to improve their standing among NFL teams and scouts before the NFL Draft later this month? Visit NFL.com to see Mayock’s revised rankings: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d827a70e8/article/draft-positional-rankings-pro-days-influence-player-stocks

Changes are noted below each position with the player’s former ranking in parentheses.

Quarterback

1. Andrew Luck – Stanford

2. Robert Griffin III – Baylor

3. Ryan Tannehill – Texas A&M

4. Brandon Weeden – Oklahoma State

5. Kirk Cousins – Michigan State

Running Back

1. Trent Richardson – Alabama

2. Doug Martin – Boise State

3. David Wilson – Virginia Tech

4. Lamar Miller – Miami (Fla.)

5. LaMichael James – Oregon

Wide Receiver

1. Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

2. Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

3. Kendall Wright – Baylor

4. Stephen Hill – Georgia Tech

5. Alshon Jeffrey – South Carolina

Tight End

1. Coby Fleener – Stanford

2. Dwayne Allen – Clemson

3. Orson Charles – Georgia

4. Ladarius Green – Louisiana-Lafayette

5. James Hanna – Oklahoma

Offensive Tackle

1. Matt Kalil – USC

2. Riley Reiff – Iowa

3. Mike Adams – Ohio State

4. Jonathan Martin – Stanford

5. Cordy Glenn – Georgia

Rise: Adams (4)

Fall: Martin (3)

Guard

1. David DeCastro – Stanford

2. Kevin Zeitler – Wisconsin

3. Amini Silatolu – Midwestern State

4. Kelechi Osemele – Iowa State

5. Brandon Brooks – Miami (Ohio)

Center

1. Peter Konz – Wisconsin

2. Philip Blake – Baylor

3. Ben Jones – Georgia

4. David Molk – Michigan

5. Michael Brewster – Ohio State

Defensive End

1. Quinton Coples – North Carolina

2. Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

3. Nick Perry – USC

4. Chandler Jones – Syracuse

5. Vinny Curry – Marshall

New Entry: Jones

Out: Jared Crick – Nebraska (5)

Fall: Curry (4)

Defensive Tackle

1. Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

2. Jerel Worthy – Michigan State

3. Michael Brockers – LSU

4. Dontari Poe – Memphis

T-5. Kendall Reyes – Connecticut

T-5. Devon Still – Penn State

Rise: Cox (2), Worthy (4)

Fall: Poe (1)

Outside Linebacker

1. Melvin Ingram – South Carolina

2. Shea McClellin – Boise State

3. Whitney Mercilus – Illinois

4. Andre Branch – Clemson

5. Ronnell Lewis – Oklahoma

Rise: McClellin (5)

Fall: Mercilus (2), Branch (3), Lewis (4)

Inside Linebacker

1. Luke Kuechly – Boston College

2. Dont’a Hightower – Alabama

3. Mychal Kendricks – California

4. Keenan Robinson – Texas

5. Sean Spence – Miami

Cornerback

1. Morris Claiborne – LSU

2. Stephon Gilmore – South Carolina

3. Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama

4. Janoris Jenkins – North Alabama

5. Josh Robinson – Central Florida

Safety

1. Mark Barron – Alabama

2. Harrison Smith – Notre Dame

3. Brandon Taylor – LSU

4. DeQuan Menzie – Alabama

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2012 NFL Draft coverage continues with the sixth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.

Below are quotes and video links from Monday and Tuesday’s editions of Path to the Draft:

- “Michael Floyd had an excellent workout…His explosion off of the line of scrimmage is exceptional; I would compare it to [Justin] Blackmon’s. The interest should start at No. 7 with Jacksonville, Miami at 8, Carolina at 9 and Buffalo at 10. [Picks] 7 through 10 there has to be some interest, but in no event can I see him going past the Jets at [No.] 16.” – Mike Mayock on Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd (4/3/12)

- “If I’m going to take one of the two, I want Brandon Weeden before I want Brock Osweiler because I’ve seen Weeden in a few tough situations be large. Down the stretch last year when they played Texas A&M and had to make their comeback on the road, he helped get that done…I also would like him to challenge [Ryan] Tannehill just because they are similar guys if you took away the age [factor].” – Charles Davis on quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Brock Osweiler (4/2/12)

- Analyst Mike Mayock reports from Notre Dame’s pro day and breaks down wide receiver Michael Floyd and safety Harrison Smith’s performances:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8281037a/Impressions-of-Notre-Dame-Pro-Day

- Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd catches up with Mike Mayock following his pro day workout:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82810606/Michael-Floyd-with-Mike-Mayock

- Analysts Charles Davis and Brian Baldinger debate which quarterback prospect will be a better pro: Brandon Weeden or Brock Osweiler?:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82809e4b/Draft-debate-Weeden-or-Osweiler

- One year after selecting quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver A.J. Green in the draft, will the Cincinnati Bengals focus on offense again in this year’s draft? Path to the Draft discusses:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82809980/Burning-Questions-Will-Cincinnati-draft-offense

Below is a schedule for this week’s Path to the Draft:

Wednesday, April 4

- Path to the Draft examine the safest and riskiest picks in the first round

- Former Denver Broncos front office executive Ted Sundquist and 101 ESPN St. Louis’ Tony Softli break down the latest developments surrounding the 2012 NFL Draft

- Path to the Draft puts the New York Jets on the clock

- North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins profiled on “First Draft”

Thursday, April 5

- Which players are the most pro ready? Charles Davis, Charley Casserly and Paul Burmeister discuss

- Path to the Draft puts the Cincinnati Bengals on the clock

- Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw profiled on “First Draft”

Friday, April 6

- Charles Davis unveils his latest mock draft

- Path to the Draft puts the San Diego Chargers on the clock

- Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith profiled on “First Draft”

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs on NFL Network Thursday, April 5 at 2:00 PM ET. It is also available for download on NFL.com and iTunes.

Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker and former University of Michigan standout LaMarr Woodley makes his second appearance on The Rich Eisen Podcast. Woodley appears in-studio to discuss the changes the Steelers have made to their roster in the offseason thus far, the team’s loss in the playoffs to the Denver Broncos and the state of the Michigan football program.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and another former University of Michigan player Steve Breaston appears in-studio to talk about the team under head coach Romeo Crennel and what is to come in 2012.

Actor Ray Romano appears in-studio to talk about his upcoming movie Ice Age 4: The Continental Drift which comes out on July 13, and the show he is currently doing with Kevin James at The Mirage in Las Vegas.

To download the latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, as well as the other NFL.com podcasts, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast

 

The first-place Tampa Bay Storm (2-1) make their second appearance of the season on NFL Network’s “Net10 Arena Football” when they travel to face the New Orleans VooDoo (1-2) Friday, April 6 at 8:00 PM ET. Fran Charles provides the play-by-play while Brian Baldinger serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe report from the sidelines at the New Orleans Arena.

In their first appearance on NFL Network this season, the Storm defeated the Georgia Force 50-47 on the strength of four touchdown passes by quarterback Stephen Wasil. The VooDoo are coming off their first victory of the season, 72-56 victory on the road over the Utah Blaze in which quarterback Kurt Rocco set franchise records in single-game passing yards (373) and single-game passing touchdowns (nine).

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 4

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #12 – There Used to be a Ballpark

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXVIII: Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1993 Dallas Cowboys

4:00 PM – Sound FX Thursday Night Football Special Edition: San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 13, 2011

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 14, 2011

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #10-1

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

1:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #10-1

 

Thursday, April 5

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

12 NOON – Lost Treasures: Episode #13 – Original 6 Days to Sunday

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #14 – Birth of the Bucs

2:00 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXIX: San Francisco 49ers vs. San Diego Chargers

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1994 San Francisco 49ers

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #10-1

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Shortest Players

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Shortest Players

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks

Friday, April 6

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

12 NOON – Lost Treasures: Episode #15 – World Football League

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #16 – Three Cheers for the Redskins

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XXX: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1996 Green Bay Packers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Shortest Players

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: Tampa Bay Storm at New Orleans VooDoo – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – The Rich Eisen Podcast

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Mike Holmgren

1:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Old College Try

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Friday

Saturday, April 7

11:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

11:30 AM – Sound FX: Jerome Bettis

12 NOON – Path to the Draft – Monday

1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

3:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

4:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Combinations

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

8:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

9:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

10:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

12 MIDNIGHT – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

1:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

2:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

Sunday, April 8

7:00 AM – Sound FX: Mike Holmgren

7:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

8:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

9:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

10:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Cowboys Night

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Shortest Players

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions – Week 6, 2011

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 6, 2011

3:00 PM – Tom Landry: A Football Life

4:00 PM – Sound FX Thursday Night Football Special Edition: San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

5:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 1

6:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 2

7:00 PM – NFL Classic Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants – Dec. 18, 2004

9:00 PM – 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers

9:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Pittsburgh Steelers

10:30 PM – Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

11:00 PM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Combinations

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Pass Rushers

Monday, April 9

7:00 AM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Combinations

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Pass Rushers

11:00 AM – NFL Classic Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants – Dec. 18, 2004

1:00 PM – 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers

1:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Pittsburgh Steelers

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Greatest Hands

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Combinations

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Walter Payton: A Football Life

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Chad Ochocinco

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Walter Payton: A Football Life

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Chad Ochocinco

 

Tuesday, April 10

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: First Round Picks

1:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: John Elway

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XXXII: Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXXIII: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1998 Denver Broncos

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Art of Intimidation

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Here’s the Catch

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Chad Ochocinco

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 15, 2011

8:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 16, 2011

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 17, 2011

9:30 PM – Sound FX: 2011 New England Patriots

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Sound FX: Week 15, 2011

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 16, 2011

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 17, 2011

1:30 AM – Sound FX: 2011 New England Patriots

’85 Bears vs. ’76 Raiders & ’84 49ers vs. ’00 Ravens in Final Four of NFL.com’s “Bracketology”

Seahawks Pro Bowl FB Michael Robinson on Special Edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast

Spokane Shock Host San Jose SaberCats on NFL Network’s “Net 10 Arena Football Friday” March 30 at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2012 NFL Draft coverage continues with the sixth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.

Tonight at 6:00 PM ET, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock reports from Columbia, South Carolina for South Carolina’s pro day, which features Mayock’s top-rated outside linebacker Melvin Ingram and Mayock’s No. 2 cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

On Thursday, March 29, Mayock reports from College Station, Texas for Texas A&M’s pro day, and Bucky Brooks and Lindsay Rhodes report from Tuscaloosa, Alabama for Alabama’s pro day.

Below are quotes and video links from Monday and Tuesday’s editions of Path to the Draft:

- “He’s somewhat similar to Jake Locker. By that, I mean he’s a superior athlete…This kid has a big arm, he’s a heck of an athlete; let’s face it, he played the wide receiver position and like Jake Locker he’s not ready yet. Jake Locker wasn’t ready to the throw the ball from the pocket, [Tannehill] still has a lot to learn…If Cleveland doesn’t take him at No. 4, I have to believe Miami does at No. 8.” – Mike Mayock on Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill (3/27/12)

 

- “Dontari Poe is as gifted a defensive tackle as I’ve seen, however he doesn’t have vision on the football. His head is down, his eyes are down…The caveat to this whole discussion for me is it was similar to what I said about [New York Giants defensive end] Jason Pierre-Paul a couple of years ago. Jason Pierre-Paul had two things: he had incredible natural ability – he was a freak – and number two, he had a great motor. That’s what I would tell you about Poe; he’s a freakish athlete for his size and he has a great motor. If you have those two things, you can be coached in the rest of it as a defensive tackle.” – Mayock on Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe (3/26/12)

 

- Analyst Mike Mayock breaks down what he expects from quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Thursday during Texas A&M’s pro day:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827e9373/Mayock-on-Ryan-Tannehill

 

- Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith sits down with NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi for a discussion about his future in the NFL:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827e9808/Harrison-Smith-one-on-one

 

- Is Andrew Luck a lock to go number one overall to the Indianapolis Colts? Michael Lombardi, Brian Baldinger and Charles Davis discuss:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827e9035/Is-Luck-a-lock

 

- Analysts Mike Mayock and Brian Baldinger breakdown Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827e2e16/Better-for-Seattle-Brockers-or-Poe

 

- Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon profiled on “First Draft”:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827e2d4c/First-Draft-Justin-Blackmon

 

Below is a schedule for this week’s Path to the Draft:

 

Wednesday, March 28

- Mike Mayock reports from South Carolina’s Pro Day

- Paul Burmeister, Michael Lombardi and Brian Baldinger discuss running back Trent Richardson, linebacker Courtney Upshaw and safety Mark Barron from the national-champion University of Alabama

- Path to the Draft puts the Seattle Seahawks on the clock

- Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd profiled on “First Draft”

 

Thursday, March 29

- Mike Mayock reports from Texas A&M’s Pro Day

- Bucky Brooks and Lindsay Rhodes report from Alabama’s Pro Day

- LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers profiled on “First Draft”

 

Friday, March 30

- Path to the Draft recaps the South Carolina, Texas A&M and Alabama Pro Days

- Paul Burmeister and Charley Casserly go inside the draft room

- Path to the Draft puts the Philadelphia Eagles on the clock

- USC tackle Matt Kalil profiled on “First Draft”

 

 

 

NFL.com’s first-ever “Bracketology” to determine the greatest NFL team of all-time has reached the Final Four and only one No. 1 seed – ’85 Chicago Bears – remains. Fans can vote by visiting http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams. Voting for the Final Four matchups ends today at 5:00 PM ET.

In the Final Four, the ’85 Bears face the No. 5 seed ’76 Raiders, while the No. 3 seed ’84 49ers take on the No. 9 seed ’00 Ravens.

Analysts Willie McGinest and Daryl Johnston break down the matchups and debate which of the four teams should be crowned as the greatest team of all time:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d827e361d/Bracketology-debate-The-semifinals

Following is a round-by-round voting schedule on NFL.com (voting ends at 5:00 PM ET on final day):

Semifinals: March 26-28

Championship: March 29-30

 

With pro days in full swing across the country, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock unveiled his latest position rankings for the 2012 NFL Draft.

To view Mayock’s rankings, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d827a70e8/article/midmarch-position-rankings-for-2012-nfl-draft

 

Quarterback

1. Andrew Luck – Stanford

2. Robert Griffin III – Baylor

3. Ryan Tannehill – Texas A&M

4. Brandon Weeden – Oklahoma State

5. Kirk Cousins – Michigan State

 

Running Back

1. Trent Richardson – Alabama

2. Doug Martin – Boise State

3. David Wilson – Virginia Tech

4. Lamar Miller – Miami (Fla.)

5. LaMichael James – Oregon

 

Wide Receiver

1. Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

2. Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

3. Kendall Wright – Baylor

4. Stephon Hill – Georgia Tech

5. Alshon Jeffrey – South Carolina

 

Tight End

1. Coby Fleener – Stanford

2. Dwayne Allen – Clemson

3. Orson Charles – Georgia

4. Ladarius Green – Louisiana-Lafayette

5. James Hanna – Oklahoma

 

Offensive Tackle

1. Matt Kalil – USC

2. Riley Reiff – Iowa

3. Jonathan Martin – Stanford

4. Mike Adams – Ohio State

5. Cordy Glenn – Georgia

 

Guard

1. David DeCastro – Stanford

2. Kevin Zeitler – Wisconsin

3. Amini Silatolu – Midwestern State

4. Kelechi Osemele – Iowa State

5. Brandon Brooks – Miami (Ohio)

 

Center

1. Peter Konz – Wisconsin

2. Philip Blake – Baylor

3. Ben Jones – Georgia

4. David Molk – Michigan

5. Michael Brewster – Ohio State

 

Defensive End

1. Quinton Coples – North Carolina

2. Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

3. Nick Perry – USC

4. Vinny Curry – Marshall

5. Jared Crick – Nebraska

 

Defensive Tackle

1. Dontari Poe – Memphis

2. Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

3. Michael Brockers – LSU

4. Jerel Worthy – Michigan State

T-5. Kendall Reyes – Connecticut

T-5. Devon Still – Penn State

 

Outside Linebacker

1. Melvin Ingram – South Carolina

2. Whitney Mercilus – Illinois

3. Andre Branch – Clemson

4. Ronnell Lewis – Oklahoma

5. Shea McClellin – Boise State

 

Inside Linebacker

1. Luke Kuechly – Boston College

2. Dont’a Hightower – Alabama

3. Mychal Kendricks – California

4. Keenan Robinson – Texas

5. Sean Spence – Miami

 

Cornerback

1. Morris Claiborne – LSU

2. Stephon Gilmore – South Carolina

3. Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama

4. Janoris Jenkins – North Alabama

5. Josh Robinson – Central Florida

 

Safety

1. Mark Barron – Alabama

2. Harrison Smith – Notre Dame

3. Brandon Taylor – LSU

4. DeQuan Menzie – Alabama

5. Phillip Thomas – Syracuse

 

 

A special edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast is available for download on NFL.com and iTunes this week.

With Eisen out of the office, Podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take the reins and share hosting duties. To check up on how he is doing, Law and Brockman call Eisen for a 30-minute conversation about the latest news in free agency and the draft.

Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl fullback Michael Robinson appears in-studio to discuss the 2011 season for the Seahawks and the addition of quarterback Matt Flynn in free agency. Robinson, who played for Penn State, also discusses new head coach Bill O’Brien with fellow Penn State alum Law.

New York Jets beat writer for The Star-Ledger, Jenny Vrentas calls in to discuss the team’s trade for quarterback Tim Tebow, how Tebow will fit with the team and what this means for starting quarterback Mark Sanchez.

 

The Spokane Shock (1-1) host the San Jose SaberCats (1-1) in a West Division matchup on NFL Network’s “Net10 Arena Football” Friday, March 30 at 8:00 PM ET. Ari Wolfe provides the play-by-play while Sherdrick Bonner serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron reports from the sidelines at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.

San Jose quarterback Mark Grieb and the SaberCats look to bounce back from a loss last week when they face quarterback Adam Froman and the Shock in a matchup of two of the top five teams in scoring offense.

 

 

Wednesday, March 28

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1986 New York Giants

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 9, 2011

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 10, 2011

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2011

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21

9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21

1:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

 

Thursday, March 29

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

12 NOON – Game of the Week: Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – 2005 NFC Championship Game

1:00 PM – Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – 2005 AFC Championship Game

2:00 PM – 1987 Washington Redskins

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXII: Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1987 Washington Redskins

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterback Controversies

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Team Nicknames

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterback Controversies

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Team Nicknames

 

Friday, March 30

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

12 NOON – Game of the Week: New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears – 2006 NFC Championship

12:30 PM – Game of the Week: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – 2006 AFC Championship Game

1:00 PM – Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears – Super Bowl XLI

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XXIII: San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXIV: San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1989 San Francisco 49ers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterback Controversies

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Team Nicknames

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: San Jose Sabercats at Spokane Shock – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2004

1:00 AM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2005

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Friday

 

Saturday, March 31

11:00 AM – Sound FX: Pete Carroll

11:30 AM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

12 NOON – Path to the Draft – Monday

1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

3:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

4:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Linebacking Corps

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Overtime Finishes

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

8:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

9:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

10:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

12 MIDNIGHT – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

1:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

2:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

 

Sunday, April 1

8:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

9:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

10:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: NFL’s Greatest Games

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterback Controversies

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Team Nicknames

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – Week 5, 2011

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 5, 2011

3:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2011

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Pete Carroll

6:00 PM – Tom Landry: A Football Life

7:00 PM – NFL Follies: The New Year Mis-tackular

8:00 PM – NFL Follies: 21st Century Follies

9:00 PM – NFL Follies: Legends of the Follies

10:00 PM – NFL Follies: Best of NFL Follies

11:00 PM – NFL Follies: NFL Talkin’ Follies

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Follies

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Characters

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Foul-Ups

 

Monday, April 2

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Characters

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Foul-Ups

11:00 AM – NFL Follies: The New Year Mis-tackular

12 NOON – NFL Follies: 21st Century Follies

1:00 PM – NFL Follies: Legends of the Follies

2:00 PM – NFL Follies: Best of NFL Follies

3:00 PM – NFL Follies: NFL Talkin’ Follies

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Characters

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 1

9:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 2

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 1

1:00 AM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 2

 

Tuesday, April 3

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

12 NOON – Lost Treasures: Episode #9 – Network Stars of the 70s

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #10 – Super Bowls I-VII

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XXV: New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XXVI: Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1991 Washington Redskins

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Making a Name

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Walter Iooss

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Jerome Bettis

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Mike Holmgren

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Sound FX Thursday Night Football Special Edition: San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 13, 2011

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 14, 2011

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Sound FX Thursday Night Football Special Edition: San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 13, 2011

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 14, 2011

 

The Super Bowl champion New York Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in the 2012 season-opening NFL Kickoff game on Wednesday, September 5 (NBC, 8:30 PM ET), the NFL announced today.

NBC will televise the game at 8:30 PM ET and NFL Kickoff 2012 at 7:30 PM ET.

Continuing a tradition that started in 2004, the previous year’s Super Bowl winner hosts the NFL Kickoff game to open the following season.

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Panthers C Ryan Kalil & Actor Colin Hanks on The Rich Eisen Podcast Today at 2:00 PM ET

NFL.com’s “Bracketology” Moves into the Elite 8

Philadelphia Soul-Pittsburgh Power on NFL Network’s “Net 10 Arena Football Friday” March 23 at 8:00 PM ET

With the NFL Draft approaching, NFL Network provides live coverage of highly-rated quarterback Andrew Luck’s pro day on a special edition of Path to the Draft today at 3:00 PM ET. NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock and host Paul Burmeister are live at Stanford to provide a report of Luck’s performance as he throws for NFL clubs for the first time this offseason, in addition to the workouts of tight end Coby Fleener and offensive linemen Jonathan Martin and David DeCastro.

Fran Charles and former NFL general manager Charley Casserly provide further analysis from NFL Network’s studios in Los Angeles.

Additional post-workout coverage is provided on the 6:00 PM ET edition of Path to the Draft and NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET.

On Wednesday, NFL Network provided coverage of Baylor’s pro day, which featured quarterback Robert Griffin III and wide receiver Kendall Wright. Provided below are quotes and video links from NFL Network’s coverage:

- “What it did was confirm for me everything I thought I saw on tape. And what I saw on tape was great touch and accuracy on the deep ball, a live arm although occasionally inconsistent. Are there a couple of mechanical flaws here and there he has to work on? Absolutely, but so does every college quarterback that comes into the NFL.” – Mike Mayock on quarterback Robert Griffin III’s performance at Baylor’s pro day

- “He was the headline; we already knew about Robert Griffin III. To me, it was an important day for Kendall Wright…When you put the tape on and you watch Kendall Wright play football, he plays fast. I don’t care what his 40 [yard dash] was at the Combine; the kid plays fast. He caught the football, he ran fluid routes – he’s a first-round wide receiver in my book. If he lasts beyond the top 20, I’d be surprised.” – Mayock on wide receiver Kendall Wright’s performance at Baylor’s pro day

- Analyst Mike Mayock discusses quarterback Robert Griffin III, wide receiver Kendall Wright and running back Terrance Ganaway’s performances at Baylor’s pro day:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d827c4eea/RG3-impresses-at-Baylor-pro-day

- Analyst Charley Casserly believes Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright is worthy of a first-round pick:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d827c5361/Wright-upping-his-stock

Below is a schedule for this week’s Path to the Draft:

Thursday, March 22 (6:00 PM ET edition)

- Mike Mayock and Paul Burmeister report from Stanford’s pro day

- Bucky Brooks and Rebecca Haarlow report from LSU’s pro day

- Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins profiled on “First Draft”

- Path to the Draft discusses Cousins’ pros and cons

Friday, March 23

- Path to the Draft recaps the Baylor, Stanford, LSU and North Carolina pro days

- North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples live in-studio

- Is Alabama running back Trent Richardson worth a top-10 pick? Charley Casserly, Charles Davis and Heath Evans discuss

- Path to the Draft puts the Kansas City Chiefs on the clock

- Alabama safety Mark Barron profiled on “First Draft”

NFL.com’s first-ever “Bracketology” to determine the greatest NFL team of all-time moves into the Elite 8, with two No. 1 seeds still alive. The ’85 Bears and ’89 49ers remain in the tournament, while the ’78 Steelers fell to the ’76 Raiders in the Sweet 16 and the ’72 Dolphins fell to the ’00 Ravens in the second round.

Fans can vote by visiting http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams. Voting for the Elite 8 matchups ends Sunday, March 25 at 5:00 PM ET.

The Elite 8 matchups are:

Mike Ditka Bracket

• No. 1 seed ’85 Bears vs. No. 7 seed ’81 49ers

Chuck Noll Bracket

• No. 3 seed ’99 Rams vs. ’76 Raiders

Don Shula Bracket

• No. 3 seed ’98 Broncos vs. ’00 Ravens

Bill Walsh Bracket

• No. 1 seed ’89 49ers vs. No. 3 seed ’84 49ers

Following is a round-by-round voting schedule on NFL.com (voting ends at 5:00 PM ET on final day):

Elite 8: March 23-25

Semifinals: March 26-28

Championship: March 29-30

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast debuts on NFL Network Thursday, March 22 at 2:00 PM ET, and re-airs Friday, March 23 at 12 Midnight ET. It is also available for download on NFL.com and iTunes.

Kicking off this week’s edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast are Eisen’s interviews with the new quarterback for the Denver Broncos Peyton Manning and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from NFL Network’s 30 hours of live coverage this week.

Eisen speaks with Manning minutes after his introductory press conference in Denver for a conversation about the reason he joined the Broncos, the time he spent meeting with various teams throughout the free agency process and if he did not want to play for an NFC team because he didn’t want to face Eli Manning in the playoffs until the Super Bowl.

Eisen also speaks with Goodell regarding the punishments handed down in response to the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal.

Pro Bowl center for the Carolina Panthers, Ryan Kalil, appears in-studio to discuss quarterback Cam Newton’s record-setting rookie season, where his brother Matt Kalil might land in the upcoming NFL Draft and more.

Actor Colin Hanks also appears in-studio for a wide-ranging discussion about his favorite team – the San Francisco 49ers – playing fantasy football and his upcoming projects.

To download this edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, visit:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/03/22/rich-eisen-podcast-peyton-manning-roger-goodel-ryan-kalil-and-colin-hanks/

 

 

The Pittsburgh Power (1-0) host the division-rival Philadelphia Soul (1-0) on NFL Network’s “Net10 Arena Football” Friday, March 23 at 8:00 PM ET. Paul Burmeister provides the play-by-play while Brian Baldinger serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe report from the sidelines at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Power defeated the Orlando Predators in the season-opener on NFL Network 40-26 on March 9, while the Soul defeated were victorious in their season-opener against the New Orleans VooDoo.

 

 

 

Thursday, March 22

2:00 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles

3:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Stanford Pro Day – LIVE

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #50-41

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won a Championship

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won a Championship

Friday, March 23

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

12 NOON – Lost Treasures: Episode #7 – Pottstown Revisited, Part 1

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #8 – Pottstown Revisited, Part 2

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XVI: San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XVII: Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1982 Washington Redskins

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won a Championship

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: Philadelphia Soul at Pittsburgh Power – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – The Rich Eisen Podcast

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

1:00 AM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2004

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Friday

Saturday, March 24

11:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

11:30 AM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1977 Dallas Cowboys

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers

3:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #50-41

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Things That Changed the Game

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Most Feared Tacklers

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

8:00 PM – Sound FX: Brett Favre

8:30 PM – Sound FX: Peyton Manning

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Steve Young

10:00 PM – Sound FX: Tony Romo

10:30 PM – Sound FX: Tom Brady & Tim Tebow

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

12 MIDNIGHT – Sound FX: Brett Favre

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Peyton Manning

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Steve Young

2:00 AM – Sound FX: Tony Romo

2:30 AM – Sound FX: Tom Brady & Tim Tebow

Sunday, March 25

7:00 AM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

7:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

8:00 AM – Sound FX: Brett Favre

8:30 AM – Sound FX: Peyton Manning

9:00 AM – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

9:30 AM – Sound FX: Steve Young

10:00 AM – Sound FX: Tony Romo

10:30 AM – Sound FX: Tom Brady & Tim Tebow

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Players Not in the Hall of Fame

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won a Championship

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys – Week 4, 2011

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 4, 2011

3:00 PM – Al Davis: A Football Life

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2011

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

6:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

7:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1969 Minnesota Vikings

8:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1981 San Diego Chargers

9:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1988 Cincinnati Bengals

10:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1990 Buffalo Bills

11:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1998 Minnesota Vikings

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Comebacks

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Families

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Busts

Monday, March 26

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Comebacks

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Families

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Busts

11:00 AM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1969 Minnesota Vikings

12 NOON – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1981 San Diego Chargers

1:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1988 Cincinnati Bengals

2:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1990 Buffalo Bills

3:00 PM – America’s Game – Missing Rings: 1998 Minnesota Vikings

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Things That Changed the Game

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Most Feared Tacklers

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Tom Landry: A Football Life

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Pete Carroll

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Tom Landry: A Football Life

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Pete Carroll

 

Tuesday, March 27

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

12 NOON – Game of the Week: Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia – 2003 NFC Championship Game

1:00 PM – Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – 2003 AFC Championship Game

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XVIII: Los Angeles Raiders vs. Washington Redskins

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XIX: San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1984 San Francisco 49ers

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: A Way with Words

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: NFL Super Pros

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Pete Carroll

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 9, 2011

8:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 10, 2011

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2011

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Sound FX: Week 9, 2011

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 10, 2011

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2011

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

NFL Network LIVE from Baylor Wed., March 21 at 1:00 PM ET & LIVE from Stanford Thurs., March 22 at 3:00 PM ET

Draft expert Mike Mayock live on location for both workouts

With the NFL Draft approaching, NFL Network this week will televise live the pro days of highly-rated quarterbacks Robert Griffin III from Baylor and Andrew Luck from Stanford, who will throw for NFL clubs for the first time this offseason.

NFL Network will televise special editions of Path to the Draft on Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET for the workouts at Baylor University and on Thursday at 3:00 PM ET for Stanford University’s pro day.  NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock will be on-location for both workouts. Paul Burmeister and Charley Casserly will be in the Path to the Draft studio for the Baylor Pro Day. Burmeister will join Mayock on-location at Stanford with Fran Charles and Casserly in the studio.

On both days, NFL Network will feature additional post-workout coverage on the 6:00 PM ET edition of Path to the Draft and the 7:00 PM ET NFL Total Access.

“I know we are going to watch these two kids throw the ball,” Mayock said. “But what’s more intriguing to me is how the rest of these kids respond.”

Mayock on Baylor Pro Day: “This is a big day for Kendall Wright, a potential first-round wide receiver who ran poorly at the Combine. He needs to run a better 40 and needs to catch the ball from Robert Griffin, run routes, run verticals, and get in and out of breaks. It’s also a big day for offensive lineman Philip Blake and tailback Terrance Ganaway.”

Mayock on Stanford Pro Day: “There are a group of guys who will be picked in the first two rounds. Coby Fleener is my highest-rated tight end right now, but I don’t have a first-round tight end anywhere. Fleener has been hurt and couldn’t work out at the Combine. This is a huge day for him – how well does he run, how well does he catch, does he get in and out of breaks? They have two offensive linemen who could go in the first round. Let’s see their position drills. What’s going to happen with Jonathan Martin at left tackle? Is he a first-round left tackle? Certainly we know that David DeCastro is a first-round offensive guard.”

NFL Network airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the only television network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football. For more information, log on to www.nfl.com/nflnetwork.

 

– NFL Network–

Quotes from NFL Network’s Peyton Manning Coverage

“I’m thinking he’s going to take us to the promised land.” – Broncos RB Willis McGahee

Video Links from Tonight’s Coverage Now on NFL.com

Provided below are quotes and video links from NFL Network’s coverage of the news of Peyton Manning joining the Denver Broncos:

“I’m thinking he’s going to take us to the promised land. He’s one of those guys that has been there; he knows how to win and he knows how to control the situation as far as running the game. He’s been in every position there is; being down or being on top and figuring a way out to win. He’s good at that, and that’s what we were missing in our locker room as far as offensive-wise. We needed that one guy to lead us like that.” – Broncos RB Willis McGahee on what Peyton Manning will bring to the Denver Broncos

“It’s a good thing for Tim Tebow if he could sit back and learn from Peyton Manning. We all know that Tim is not in the place he wants to be as a passer as a quarterback in the National Football League. He still needs to grow into that position, so this takes a lot of pressure off of him instead of throwing him into the mix and putting him back in as the starter early in the year with higher expectations. As far as Peyton Manning is concerned, I don’t think Peyton Manning if he’s healthy and he’s the guy that we expect to see that he ever has to look over his shoulder. It’s not one of those situations where people are going to put up billboards for Tim Tebow when you have Peyton Manning in the house. It’s going to be his job; he’s going to be able to ride this thing as long as he can physically and as long as he wants to.” – NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner on Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow being on the same team

“I hope not. I’m hoping some way or somehow that we can work it out and somehow keep Tim there and have Tim learn under Peyton. If he could just get one or two things from Peyton, Tim would be one of the best quarterbacks in the league.” – Broncos LB Von Miller on if the signing of Peyton Manning means the end of Tim Tebow in Denver

“Tim is a great guy. Wherever his path leads I wish the best for him because he is a great person and a great leader, a great competitor and he played well for us last year. He brought us from 1-4 to a playoff run and you can’t say more about how great of a competitor he is to get you there. I know the administration and the front office, they do what is best for this organization and they decided to bring in a quarterback like Peyton Manning.” – Broncos WR Eric Decker on Tim Tebow

 

“The only two words that I can attach to Denver right now are Super Bowl. That has to be the goal.” – NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock

The following video links are available on NFL.com:

- Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee discusses the signing of Peyton Manning:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d827b429b/McGahee-He-can-take-our-team-to-another-level

- Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller discusses the possibility of Manning and Tim Tebow co-existing:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d827b47f1/Von-Miller-Tebow-Manning-can-co-exist

- Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker offers his thoughts on Manning:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d827b328b/Decker-discusses-Tebow-s-tenuous-situation

- Fox Sports Insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer breaks down the main factor why Manning chose Denver over San Francisco and Tennessee:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d827b3a34/Glazer-on-deciding-factor-for-Manning

- NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi and NFL Network reporter Albert Breer discuss Tebow’s future in Denver:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/denver-broncos/09000d5d827b258a/Lombardi-Tebow-era-in-Denver-coming-to-an-end

Mike Mayock’s Top-Ranked OLB South Carolina’s Melvin Ingram (Thursday) & Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd (Friday) In-Studio This Week on Path to the Draft

NFL.com’s “Bracketology” Features Top 64 Teams of Super Bowl Era

Georgia Force-Tampa Bay Storm on NFL Network’s “Net 10 Arena Football Friday” March 16 at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Network and NFL.com’s comprehensive coverage of the NFL free agency period continues today with a six-hour edition of Free Agency Frenzy.

Hosts Rich Eisen and Fran Charles are joined by NFL Network Insider Jason La Canfora, analysts Michael Lombardi and Heath Evans, and reporter Steve Wyche, providing the latest breaking news reports on where players sign and analysis on the impact each move will have.

Additionally, NFL Network reporters stationed at team facilities around the league and NFL beat reporters offer up-to-the-minute news reports and insight into team needs.

NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker provides reports on all of the player movement in real time and the latest news on where players might land at http://www.nfl.com/freeagency.

Below are quotes and video links from Tuesday’s Free Agency Frenzy coverage:

- “Let’s do away with the idea that whether it’s Mark Sanchez in New York, Kevin Kolb in Arizona or Tim Tebow in Denver that they’re OK with their teams flirting with Peyton Manning because it’s Peyton Manning. I guarantee you they don’t look at it that way. You guys that are married, you go home and say, ‘I flirted with her, but it was Angelina Jolie so that made it OK.’ I don’t know about your house but that isn’t going to fly in my house. I guarantee you these guys have been affected by the fact that they are being pursued by it and it’s going to have to be mended going forward whoever doesn’t get Peyton Manning.” – Brian Billick on the impact of teams pursuing quarterback Peyton Manning (3/13/12)

 

- “I love this move. Something that Chicago needed to do was go out and get a big-time receiver to build around and help Jay Cutler, and Brandon Marshall is a great guy for that job.” – Kurt Warner on the Chicago Bears’ trade for wide receiver Brandon Marshall (3/13/12)

 

- “It’s a division thing: they understand how their window of opportunity – especially defensively – is closing. They are making a serious run at not only winning the division, but becoming a serious player for the Super Bowl.” – Sterling Sharpe on the Chicago Bears’ trade for wide receiver Brandon Marshall (3/13/12)

 

- “They need to really reconstruct their team. They need toughness on that team at every position. Vincent Jackson will give them that element.” – Michael Lombardi on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ signing of wide receiver Vincent Jackson (3/13/12)

- FOXSports.com’s and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer breaks down the trade that sent wide receiver Brandon Marshall from Miami to Chicago:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d827923f9/Glazer-breaks-down-Marshall-trade

- Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman gives his thoughts on the trade for wide receiver Brandon Marshall:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d82792c9c/Tillman-Marshall-was-a-good-move

- Analyst Brian Baldinger discusses the impact on the Washington Redskins signing wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d827952bd/Impact-of-Redskins-receiver-signings

- Jason La Canfora, Michael Lombardi and Brian Baldinger analyze the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ signing of wide receiver Vincent Jackson:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d82794eb7/Jackson-s-value-to-Bucs?continuous=true

- Jason La Canfora and Michael Lombardi discuss wide receiver Reggie Wayne re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d82795ad9/Wayne-Still-a-Colt

- Wide receiver Pierre Garcon announces he will sign with the Washington Redskins:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/09000d5d82792981/Garcon-a-Redskin

- Host of CNBC’s Mad Money Jim Cramer offers his take on where Peyton Manning might land:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d827945b1/Peyton-Manning-stock-watch-with-Jim-Cramer

 

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2012 NFL Draft coverage continues with the sixth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.

Tonight at 6:00 PM ET, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock reports from East Lansing, Michigan for Michigan State’s Pro Day, which features quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver B.J. Cunningham and defensive tackle Jerel Worthy.

On Thursday, March 15, South Carolina outside linebacker Melvin Ingram joins Paul Burmeister, Charles Davis and Michael Lombardi in-studio. Ingram is Mike Mayock’s top-ranked outside linebacker in his latest position-by-position rankings for the 2012 NFL Draft.

On Friday, March 16, Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd appears live in-studio. Floyd is Mayock’s No. 2 ranked wide receiver.

To view Mayock’s latest position-by-position rankings, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d827642a3/article/postcombine-position-rankings-for-2012-nfl-draft

Below are quotes video segments from Monday’s edition of Path to the Draft:

- “I had an NFL head coach tell me last week at one of the pro days I was at that trying to win in the NFL without a franchise quarterback is somewhat akin to lying on the ground and rolling around on top of broken glass. So when you look at Robert Griffin III, what you see is a playmaker…[Mike] Shanahan’s offense, what is it based on? Movement and verticality. Those are the two best things Robert Griffin III does.” – Mike Mayock on Robert Griffin III (3/12/12)

- “I applauded it because the Redskins have been trying to win without a quarterback for the longest time. Obviously Mike Shanahan’s expertise lies in quarterback and he’s tried to maneuver this thing around without getting a quarterback. But the reality is a blue-chip quarterback makes the best of the team better. Robert Griffin III, there is no price to pay.” – Michael Lombardi on the Washington Redskins’ trade with St. Louis for the No. 2 overall pick (3/12/12)

- Analysts Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi and Charles Davis discuss the Washington Redskins’ trade with the St. Louis Rams for the No. 2 overall pick in the draft:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8278c3ce/RG3-worth-the-price

- After Alabama’s Trent Richardson, who is the best running back in the draft? Charles Davis and Michael Lombardi discuss:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8278c950/Best-RB-after-Richardson

- “First Draft” – Boise State running back Doug Martin:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8278c831/First-Draft-Doug-Martin

Below is a schedule for what will be covered on Path to the Draft this week:

Wednesday, March 14

- Mike Mayock reports from Michigan State’s Pro Day

- Interview with St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead

- How will the moves made in free agency impact the draft?

- Path to the Draft put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the clock

Thursday, March 15

- Path to the Draft puts the Jacksonville Jaguars on the clock

- Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe profiled on “First Draft”

Friday, March 16

- Who will have more success at the NFL level – Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III?

- Path to the Draft puts the Miami Dolphins on the clock

- LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne profiled on “First Draft”

Which NFL team of the Super Bowl era is the greatest of all-time? With brackets on the minds of sports fans this month, NFL.com debuts “Bracketology,” allowing fans to answer this question by voting in bracket fashion.

The 64-team NFL.com bracket (http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams) is comprised of the 46 Super Bowl champions, plus 18 “at-large” clubs since 1966.

The 64-team field features:

• No. 1 seeds: ’72 Dolphins, ’78 Steelers, ’85 Bears, and ’89 49ers
• Four clubs with six entries apiece – Dallas, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and San Francisco
• The 1990s tops all decades with 16 teams, ahead of the 1980s (14)
• A season-high three teams from 1998 – Atlanta, Denver, Minnesota

Fans can now make their selections for the Round 1 matchups on NFL.com while also commenting and sharing with friends via Facebook. The teams receiving the most votes will advance to the next round and NFL.com offers up-to-the minute results of the voting.

Following is a round-by-round voting schedule on NFL.com (voting ends at 5:00 PM ET on final day):

Round 1: March 12-15

Round 2: March 16-18

Sweet 16: March 19-20

Elite 8: March 23-25

Semifinals: March 26-28

Championship: March 29-30

With the free agency period underway, Rich Eisen enlists the help of NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora and Steve Wyche to analyze the moves teams have already made and provide the latest reports on potential signings on The Rich Eisen Podcast.

La Canfora and Wyche discuss the potential landing spots for Peyton Manning and Mario Williams, the impact of the Chicago Bears’ trade for Brandon Marshall, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ signings of Vincent Jackson, Carl Nicks and Eric Wright, and much more.

To download the latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, visit:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/

 

 

The Tampa Bay Storm (0-1) host the Georgia Force (1-0) on NFL Network’s “Net10 Arena Football” Friday, March 16 at 8:00 PM ET. Fran Charles provides the play-by-play while Solomon Wilcots serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe report from the sidelines at Tampa Bay Times Forum in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Last week, the Force defeated the Cleveland Gladiators 41-39 to open the season, while the Storm fell 70-48 to the Chicago Rush.

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 14

12 NOON – Free Agency Frenzy 2012

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy

8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #70-61

9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #60-51

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday  

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy

12 MIDNIGHT – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #70-61

1:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #60-51

Thursday, March 15

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Opening Days

1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Controversial Calls

2:00 PM – Super Bowl VII: Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins

2:30 PM – Super Bowl VIII: Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1973 Miami Dolphins

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #70-61

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #60-51

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Free Agent Signings

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Teams

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Free Agent Signings

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Teams

Friday, March 16

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Meltdowns

1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Motivational Coaches

2:00 PM – Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings

2:30 PM – Super Bowl X: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Free Agent Signings

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Teams

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: Georgia Force vs. Tampa Bay Storm – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2002

1:00 AM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2003

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Friday

Saturday, March 17

11:00 AM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2002

12 NOON – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2003

1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

3:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

4:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Weather Games

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Backfield Tandems

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

8:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

9:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

10:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

1:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

2:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

Sunday, March 18

7:00 AM – Super Bowl XXXIV: St. Louis Rams vs. Tennessee Titans

7:30 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

8:30 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

9:30 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Classics

10:30 AM – NFL’s Greatest Games: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts – 2006 AFC Championship Game

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Free Agent Signings

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – Week 3, 2011

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 3, 2011

3:00 PM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #70-61

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #60-51

6:00 PM – Al Davis: A Football Life

7:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #1 – The New Frontier

8:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #2 – Times They Are a Changin’

9:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #3 – War and Peace

10:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #4 – Revolution

11:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #5 – The Final Frontier

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Homefield Advantages

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Receiving Corps

Monday, March 19

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Homefield Advantages

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Receiving Corps

11:00 AM – Full Color Football: Episode #1 – The New Frontier

12 NOON – Full Color Football: Episode #2 – Times They Are a Changin’

1:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #3 – War and Peace

2:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #4 – Revolution

3:00 PM – Full Color Football: Episode #5 – The Final Frontier

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Weather Games

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Backfield Tandems

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

 

Tuesday, March 20

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

12 NOON – Lost Treasures: Episode #1 – The Beginning

1:00 PM – Lost Treasures: Episode #2 – Players, 1966-1969

2:00 PM – Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings

2:30 PM – Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1977 Dallas Cowboys

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Fighting, Fishing and Freudian Analysis

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Star Power

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 5, 2011

8:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 6, 2011

9:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2011

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Sound FX: Week 5, 2011

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 6, 2011

1:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2011

Two-Hour ‘NFL Total Access – Free Agency 2012 Preview’ Kicks Off Coverage Monday, March 12 at 7:00 PM ET

‘Free Agency Frenzy’ Tuesday, March 13 & Wednesday, March 14 Provides Breaking News & Analysis

NFL.com’s ‘Free Agency Tracker’ Provides Up-to-the-Minute Reports on the Latest News

Where will quarterback Peyton Manning land in free agency? Which free agents will remain with their current teams, and which ones will have new homes next season? Find out the answers to these questions and more as NFL Network and NFL.com serve as the definitive home for the start of the 2012 free agency period.

Former NFL executive Michael Lombardi and former NFL general manager Charley Casserly provide the front office view, bringing more than 40 years of combined front office experience to NFL Network’s unmatched roster of analysts and reporters. Former NFL head coaches Steve Mariucci and Brian Billick offer their insight into the free agency process, while former NFL players Marshall Faulk, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin, Kurt Warner, Mike Mayock,Sterling Sharpe and Heath Evans analyze the impact each signing will make and discuss their own experiences as free agents.

NFL Network Insider Jason La Canfora provides the latest breaking news and developments across the league.

Reporters are scheduled to be stationed at the following team facilities to provide up-to-the-minute reports:

Jeff Darlington – Miami Dolphins

Albert Breer – Washington Redskins

Steve Cyphers – Denver Broncos

Alex Flanagan – Arizona Cardinals

Michelle Beisner – San Francisco 49ers

Solomon Wilcots – Cincinnati Bengals

Stacey Dales – Chicago Bears

Additionally, NFL beat reporters offer insight into team needs and how they may be addressed in free agency.

NFL Network and NFL.com provide complete, around-the-clock coverage of the upcoming free agency period with a two-hour NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy 2012 Preview Monday, March 12 at 7:00 PM ET. Hosts Scott Hansonand Lindsay Rhodes, analyst Brian Baldinger and reporter Steve Wyche preview all of the latest news leading up to the opening of free agency.

NFL Network’s live free agency coverage continues Tuesday, March 13 at 12 Noon ET, with Free Agency Frenzy Preview hosted by Fran Charles, taking viewers up to the start of the free agency period at 4:00 PM ET with analysis and reports on where players might land.

At 4:00 PM ET, Rich Eisen joins Lombardi, Evans, La Canfora and Wyche as the free agency period begins.

A special-two hour edition of NFL Total Access airs at 7:00 PM ET, breaking down the first day of free agency and analyzing the impact the moves will have.

NFL Network’s live free agency coverage continues on Wednesday, March 14 at 12 Noon ET with a six-hour edition of Free Agency Frenzy.

Fans can track all of the player movement in real time and read the latest reports on where players might land on NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker. With lists sorted by recent signings, player name, position and favorite team, NFL.com is the ultimate destination for information regarding free agents throughout the league. To view NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker, visit http://www.nfl.com/freeagency.

Additionally, NFL Network/NFL.com reporter Jason La Canfora provides the latest news and reports surrounding free agency in his blog, http://blogs.nfl.com/category/jason-la-canfora/.

NFL Network airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the only television network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football. For more information, log on to www.nfl.com/nflnetwork.

– NFL Media –

NFL Total Access In-Studio Guests This Week:

Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson (TONIGHT & Thursday)

Falcons WR Roddy White & Bills WR Stevie Johnson (Friday)

Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson & Rams GM Les Snead on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 PM ET

 Pittsburgh Power-Orlando Predators Kicks Off NFL Network’s “Net 10 Arena Football Friday” March 9 at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Network and NFL.com continues its wall-to-wall coverage today on the latest surrounding the release of quarterback Peyton Manning by the Indianapolis Colts.

Host Rich Eisen and analyst Warren Sapp are joined by NFL Network analysts Marshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci and Brian Billick, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy and NFL team beat reporters from various cities to discuss the impact Manning had during his 14 years in Indianapolis and where he might land when free agency opens next week.

Additionally, NFL Network reporters Albert Breer (Indianapolis) Jason La Canfora (Washington, D.C.) and Jeff Darlington (Miami) provide live reports.

Provided below are quotes and video links from today’s coverage and the Colts’ press conference:

- “If you’re in the NFC, you’re out. The Mannings, they’ll play a regular season game. They’re not going to stop each other from going to the Super Bowl. Meeting in the Super Bowl, how great would that be for the family?…How great would it be for Archie to have his two boys playing against each other in the greatest game that there is – a Super Bowl? There is not a bad feeling on who is going to lose.” – NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk on possible landing spots for Peyton Manning

- “It’s tough. Even though I’m not there, it’s a very, very difficult day. I went through it with a lot of players over the seven years that I was there; Edgerrin James, we had the same situation right before we won the Super Bowl and that was really difficult. This one you just don’t think is going to happen, but I do know this in speaking to Peyton and speaking to Jim Irsay, they both came to this conclusion that this was going to be the best thing for Peyton, the best thing for the Colts moving forward. You just have to accept it.” – Former Colts head coach Tony Dungy on the release of Peyton Manning

 

- “San Francisco, I look at what they did and whether they have made that commitment to Alex Smith yet, I don’t know. I don’t know where they stand but that is a team that has a great defense, some young receivers, a very good tight end and a good back. You put Peyton Manning in that offense and people are going to be scared to play them.” – Dungy on the San Francisco 49ers with Manning

- “This is a good move for both individuals. The Indianapolis Colts needed to move on. The ambiguity about Peyton Manning’s status, you knew this day was going to come at some point. They clearly had to put themselves on another path; it was a unique opportunity to do it when someone like an Andrew Luck [coming into the league] and they happen to have the first pick in the draft. For Peyton Manning, it couldn’t have been better timing. There are a lot of teams that didn’t have Peyton Manning last year that ended up better than 2-14…It’s a win-win across the board.” – NFL Network analyst Brian Billick on the release of Peyton Manning

- Peyton Manning: ‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart’:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/indianapolis-colts/09000d5d82770a25/Peyton-Thank-you-from-the-bottom-of-my-heart

- Jim Irsay: ‘The No. 18 jersey will never be worn again’:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82770a21/Irsay-The-No-18-jersey-will-never-be-worn-again

- NFL Films remembers one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/indianapolis-colts/09000d5d82770bff/Saying-farewell-to-No-18

- Relive some of Peyton Manning’s greatest moments as a member of the Indianapolis Colts:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/indianapolis-colts/09000d5d827648f7/End-of-an-era

- Former Colts head coach Tony Dungy shares his thoughts on where Manning and the Colts will go from here after 14 seasons together:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82770753/Dungy-speaks-on-Manning-release

- NFL Network analyst Brian Billick explains why he believes the Colts and Manning’s split from one another is a win-win for both sides:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/indianapolis-colts/09000d5d8276ff59/Irsay-and-Manning-take-the-high-road

 

- NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports from outside of the Washington Redskins facility on whether or not the team would be interested in pursuing Manning:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/09000d5d827702e8/Capital-gain-Manning-to-Skins

- NFL Network’s Jeff Darlington reports from Miami on the Dolphins’ potential interest in Manning:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/miami-dolphins/09000d5d8276feea/Peyton-taking-his-talents-to-South-Beach

 

 

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2012 NFL Draft coverage continues with the sixth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock headlines Path to the Draft’s extensive roster of analysts, which includes draft analyst Charles Davis, former NFL front office executive Michael Lombardi and former NFL general manager Charley Casserly. Paul Burmeister and Fran Charles rotate as hosts.

Path to the Draft also includes daily “First Draft” features on the top prospects. This week’s episodes will profile:

- Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly (tonight)

- Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill (Thursday)

- North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples (Friday)

Below are video segments from Monday and Tuesday’s editions of Path to the Draft:

- “First Draft” – Alabama running back Trent Richardson:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-first-draft/09000d5d8276658f/First-Draft-Trent-Richardson

- Analyst Mike Mayock sits down for a one-on-one interview with Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8276d817/1-on-1-with-Stephen-Hill

- Analysts Charley Casserly, Charles Davis and Jamie Dukes discuss if Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the best available quarterback in the draft following Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8276b980/Tannehill-buzz

Below is a schedule for what will be covered on Path to the Draft this week:

Wednesday, March 7

- Mike Mayock reports from Alabama’s Pro Day

- Lindsay Rhodes and Bucky Brooks report from USC’s Pro Day

- Path to the Draft discuss Peyton Manning’s impact on the draft

- Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly profiled on “First Draft”

Thursday, March 8

- Mike Mayock reports from Clemson’s Pro Day

- Bucky Brooks unveils his mock draft

- Path to the Draft puts the Minnesota Vikings on the clock

- Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill profiled on “First Draft”

Friday, March 9

- Mike Mayock reports from Oklahoma State’s Pro Day

- Michael Lombardi unveils his mock draft

- Path to the Draft puts the Cleveland Browns on the clock

- North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples profiled on “First Draft”

 

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 PM ET on NFL Network and is now available for download on NFL.com and iTunes.

This week on The Rich Eisen Podcast, New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson appears in-studio to discuss the team’s 2011 season, what lies ahead for him with the opening of free agency and more.

The newly hired general manager of the St. Louis Rams Les Snead appears via Rams Cam to discuss the team’s options with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford and the future for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher joins the podcast to discuss his Pro Bowl season in 2011 and his relationship with Gregg Williams as his defensive coordinator in Washington and head coach with the Buffalo Bills.

Below are quotes from this edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast:

“Right now it’s a league matter. That’s an ongoing investigation and we’re not going to comment on that until that investigation is resolved. I’ve mentioned before when I’ve been asked the question, I think in life – whether you’re in the NFL, whether you’re a football team, whether you’re hosting a podcast – you have to be prepared for adversity and you better be able to adjust. The people and the teams and the podcasters who do that the best are the most successful.” – St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead on defensive coordinator Gregg Williams

 

“Internally, we have decided he is a franchise quarterback. Now we start weighing the option of does this now allow us to trade that [No. 2 overall] pick, get some more picks and now start putting better players around him, and letting him do what he does with more weapons on both sides of the ball.” – Snead on Rams quarterback Sam Bradford

To download the interviews with Snead and Fletcher, visit:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/03/07/rich-eisen-podcast-les-snead-and-london-fletcher/

 

 

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Five-time Pro Bowl running back for the New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson joins NFL Total Access as a guest analyst tonight & Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 PM ET. Tomlinson joins hosts Andrew Siciliano and Kara Henderson, and analysts Matt Millen (tonight) and Warren Sapp (Thursday) to discuss where he might land when free agency opens next week, the impact that Peyton Manning had during his time with the Indianapolis Colts and other news surrounding the NFL.

On Friday, March 9, Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White joins NFL Total Access as a guest analyst, and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson appears in-studio.

NFL Network and NFL.com provide complete, around-the-clock coverage of the upcoming free agency period with a two-hour NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy 2012 Preview Monday, March 12 at 7:00 PM ET.

On Tuesday, March 13, Free Agency Frenzy 2012 begins at 12 Noon ET with live coverage, and takes viewers up to the start of the free agency period at 4:00 PM ET and through primetime with analysis and reports on where players might land.

NFL Network’s live free agency coverage continues on Wednesday, March 14 at 12 Noon ET with a six-hour edition of Free Agency Frenzy.

Fans can track all of the player movement in real time and read the latest reports on where players might land on NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker at http://www.nfl.com/freeagency.

 

 

The third season of NFL Network’s Arena Football League (AFL) “Net10 Arena Football Friday” broadcasts kicks off Friday, March 9 at 8:00 PM ET when the Orlando Predators host the Pittsburgh Power. Paul Burmeister provides the play-by-play while Charles Davis serves as game analyst from the Amway Center in Orlando.

NFL Network’s “Net10 Arena Football Friday” 23-game telecasts are slated for 8:00 PM ET.

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 7

12 NOON – Indianapolis Colts Press Conference – LIVE

***LIVE Continuing Coverage Following Press Conference Through 6:00 PM ET***

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Sound FX: Peyton Manning

8:30 PM – Super Bowl XLI: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears

9:00 PM – America’s Game: 2006 Indianapolis Colts

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday  

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Greatest Games: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts – 2006 AFC Championship Game

1:30 AM – 2006 Indianapolis Colts

Thursday, March 8

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

12 NOON – Quarterback Challenge – 2004: Part 1

1:00 PM – Quarterback Challenge – 2004: Part 2

2:00 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:30 PM – Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1970 Baltimore Colts

4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #70-61

5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #60-51

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Raiders

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Raiders

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

Friday, March 9

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

12 NOON – Quarterback Challenge – 2005: Part 1

1:00 PM – Quarterback Challenge – 2005: Part 2

2:00 PM – Super Bowl VI: Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins

2:30 PM – Super Bowl VII: Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1972 Miami Dolphins

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Raiders

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: Season Preview

8:30 PM – Arena Football League: Pittsburgh Power at Orlando Predators – LIVE

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access

12:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

1:00 AM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL – 2002

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Friday

Saturday, March 10

11:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

11:30 AM – Sound FX: Steve Young

12 NOON – Path to the Draft – Monday

1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Tuesday

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Wednesday

3:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Thursday

4:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Friday

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Fans’ Choice

9:00 PM – Fans’ Choice

10:00 PM – Fans’ Choice

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Fans’ Choice

1:00 AM – Fans’ Choice

Sunday, March 11

7:00 AM – Sound FX: Steve Mariucci

7:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

8:00 AM – Fans’ Choice

9:00 AM – Fans’ Choice

10:00 AM – Fans’ Choice

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Raiders

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Cornerback Tandems

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Week 1, 2011

2:30 PM – NFL Replay: Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco – Week 2, 2011

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 1, 2011

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 2, 2011

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Steve Young

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Steve Mariucci

6:00 PM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

7:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers – Super Bowl XXXVIII

8:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Super Bowl XXXIX

9:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks – Super Bowl XL

10:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints – 2006 NFC Championship Game

10:30 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots – 2006 AFC Championship Game

11:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears – Super Bowl XLI

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Uniforms

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Innovations

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Trades

Monday, March 12

6:00 AM – NFL Game of the Week: Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints – 2006 NFC Championship Game

6:30 AM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots – 2006 AFC Championship Game

7:00 AM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears – Super Bowl XLI

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Uniforms

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Innovations

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Trades

11:00 AM – NFL Game of the Week: New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers – Super Bowl XXXVIII

12 NOON – NFL Game of the Week: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Super Bowl XXXIX

1:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks – Super Bowl XL

2:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints – 2006 NFC Championship Game

2:30 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots – 2006 AFC Championship Game

3:00 PM – NFL Game of the Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears – Super Bowl XLI

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy 2012 Preview

9:00 PM – Al Davis: A Football Life

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Monday

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy 2012 Preview

1:00 AM – Al Davis: A Football Life

2:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

 

Tuesday, March 6

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft – Monday

12 NOON – Free Agency Frenzy Preview – LIVE

4:00 PM – Free Agency Frenzy – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy

9:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy

1:00 AM – NFL Total Access – Free Agency Frenzy