Ravens LB Ray Lewis & Lions WR Nate Burleson Live In-Studio on ‘NFL Total Access’ – NFL Network & NFL.com Programming Notes (4/6 – 4/12)

NFL Network Draft Analyst Mike Mayock Unveils His Latest Top 32 Prospects

NFL Network Analyst Charles Davis & Steve Mariucci Coach-Up Cornerbacks Prince Amukamara & Aaron Williams on Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang April 12 at 8:00 PM ET

Dallas Vigilantes-Georgia Force on “Arena Football Friday” April 8 at 8:00 PM ET

 

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis highlights the list of current NFL players and draft prospects that will appear live in-studio on NFL Network. Lewis will be in on NFL Total Access Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM ET.

Tonight, Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson will be on NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET, while former University of Miami (FL) cornerback Brandon Harris will be on Path to the Draft at 6:00 PM ET.

 

On Friday, April 8, Texans wide receiver David Anderson will be on NFL Total Access to give the State of the Franchise for Houston.

 

Tuesday, April 12, former Nevada offensive standouts, quarterback Colin Kaepernick and tight end Virgil Green, will be on Path to the Draft to reflect on their collegiate careers and what lies ahead leading up to the NFL Draft April 28-30.

 

Wednesday, April 6

– Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)

– University of Miami (FL) cornerback Brandon Harris (Path to the Draft, 6:00 PM ET)

 

Friday, April 8

– Texans wide receiver David Anderson (NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)

 

Monday, April 11

– Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (NFL Total Access, 7:00 PM ET)

 

Tuesday, April 12

– Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick and tight end Virgil Green (Path to the Draft, 6:00 PM ET)

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson (Monday, April 4) and Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez (Tuesday, April 5) appeared live on NFL Total Access this week. Below are quotes from Jackson and Gonzalez:

 

– “Well, the biggest advice that I would give them is that’s an experience that you only get one time and don’t let that experience go by. … That’s the period of time that you have to enjoy.” – DeSean Jackson on the advice he would give to draft prospects about attending the NFL Draft in New York City

 

– “That would be devastating. Because I don’t want to go out like that. I want to be able to go out on my terms.” – Tony Gonzalez on if the lockout forced him to retire

 

 

 

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock recently released his updated list of the top 32 draft prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft April 28-30. Mayock’s top five players remains the same:

 

1. Marcell Dareus – Alabama (DT)

2. Von Miller – Texas A&M (LB)

3. Patrick Peterson – LSU (CB)

4. A.J. Green – Georgia (WR)

5. Blaine Gabbert – Missouri (QB)

 

The following are some of the notable changes made in Mayock’s most recent list:

 

– Auburn’s Cam Newton (No. 16) moved ahead of Washington’s Jake Locker (No. 25) as the No. 2 quarterback on the list.

 

– North Carolina defensive tackle Marvin Austin (No. 24) and Mississippi State offensive tackle Derek Sherrod (No. 31) made the list for the first time, while Texas cornerback Aaron Williams and Oregon State defensive tackle Stephen Paea dropped out.

 

– Florida offensive lineman Mike Pouncey (No. 21) and Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith (No. 23) made the biggest jumps, each moving up seven spots.

 

Below are video links of Mayock discussing his list:

 

– Auburn’s Cam Newton replaces Washington’s Jake Locker as the No. 2 quarterback in his rankings:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f16887/Mayock-Newton-new-No-2-QB

 

– New faces to the top 32 list:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f16978/New-faces-in-Mayock-s-top-32

 

For Mayock’s complete list, please visit:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f19e10/article/defense-still-rules-top-32-but-with-a-few-fresh-faces-included

 

 

With the NFL Draft less than a month away, NFL Network examines some of the notable draft prospects in the new series Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang every Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET. NFL Network analyst and former head coach Steve Mariucci puts each prospect through an interview, film study and on-field workout to give viewers exclusive access into the lives of these athletes on and away from the football field.

 

This week, Game Changers turns its attention to the defensive backfield with cornerback prospects Prince Amukamara from Nebraska and Aaron Williams from Texas. For this week’s training session, Mariucci enlists the help of NFL Network analyst and former All-SEC defensive back at Tennessee Charles Davis, give the two prospects an insight into life in the NFL.

 

Shot at Athletes’ Performance in Phoenix, Arizona where many of the top prospects from the Class of 2011 train for the most important day of their lives, Mariucci navigates this uniquely stylized visual presentation, easing the anxieties of these young men who will someday change the game.

 

Below are video links and select quotes from the last week’s episode of Game Changers, which featured Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus and Missouri defensive end Aldon Smith:

 

– Steve Mariucci brings Marcell Dareus and Aldon Smith into the film room:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81f1a6d2/Game-Changers-Getting-defensive

 

– Dareus and Smith take to the practice field with Warren Sapp:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81f1a58e/Game-Changers-Dareus-and-Smith-hit-the-field

 

– Mariucci interviews Dareus and Smith:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81f1a52f/Game-Changers-DL-The-interview

 

– “You know what I like about you guys when I watch on film? Versatility. Very important. And the other thing that’s important is this class room stuff. Don’t overlook the importance of this. That’s how you learn, that’s how you take it to the next level.” – Steve Mariucci to Alabama’s Marcell Dareus and Missouri’s Aldon Smith

 

– “I was very impressed with both guys. How they enjoyed being on the field, how they listened to Warren Sapp, how they took coaching in the film room. They’re smart guys, they’re workers. These kids were very impressive physically, they’re very impressive with the approach that they take because football is very important to them. I think they’re going to be pros for a long time.” – Steve Mariucci on Dareus and Smith

 

 

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2011 NFL Draft coverage continues with the fifth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2011 NFL Draft April 28-30. With news reports, pro day coverage, 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.

 

On Thursday, April 7, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock reports from South Bend, Indiana for Notre Dame’s Pro Day, which features tight end Kyle Rudolph. Following the workout, Mayock will interview his top-ranked tight end.

 

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

 

– Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara (tonight)

 

– Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure (Thursday)

 

– California defensive end Cameron Jordan (Friday)

 

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

 

– “First Draft” – Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f16a4d/First-Draft-Nick-Fairley?module=HP_video

 

– “First Draft” – Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f1b32c/First-Draft-Torrey-Smith

 

– Analysts Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi, Charles Davis and Charley Casserly name the can’t-miss prospects:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d81f1acb8/Can-t-miss-prospects

 

– Analyst Charles Davis gives his updated mock draft:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f1b082/Charles-Davis-mock-draft-3-0

 

– NFL Network’s Steve Wyche’s mock draft:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f1b8fe/Steve-Wyche-s-mock-draft-1-0

 

– A look at the quarterback prospects who may fall out of the first round:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f1ae33/Best-of-the-rest-Quarterbacks

 

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

 

Wednesday, April 6

– Mike Mayock and Charles Davis look ahead to Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph’s Pro Day

– Path to the Draft puts the Tennessee Titans on the clock

 

Thursday, April 7

– Mike Mayock reports from Notre Dame’s Pro Day and interviews tight end Kyle Rudolph

– Update on all of the latest draft buzz

– Path to the Draft puts the San Francisco 49ers on the clock

 

Friday, April 8

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

– California defensive end Cameron Jordan profiled on “First Draft”

 

 

 

The latest edition of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast’ is now available for download on NFL.com and iTunes. First up, the All-Pro tight end of the Atlanta Falcons, Tony Gonzalez, sits down with Eisen for an interview that aired on NFL Total Access. The future Hall of Famer talks about coming to Atlanta two seasons ago from Kansas City, how he is staying in shape and informed during the lockout, and the subject of the top prospects attending the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Following the conversation with Gonzalez, Eisen speaks with NFL Network legal analyst and the director of sports law at Tulane Law School, Gabe Feldman, to learn more about what lies ahead on the labor front and to explain the upcoming court case in simple, layman’s language. Also on this edition of the podcast, star of a number of sports movies such as “The Rookie” and “Any Given Sunday,” actor Dennis Quaid calls in. Quaid talks about his latest movie “Soul Surfer” out in theaters now which chronicles the true story of a surfer who summons the courage to return to the water after losing an arm in a tragic shark accident. Finally, NFL Network’s Kara Henderson and Charles Davis discuss a number of topics, including Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton.

 

To download this edition of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast,’ please visit: http://richeisen.nfl.com/.

 

– “It’s not new. These labor fights have been going on since sports unions have existed; the timing now is just sort of dumb luck that all the CBAs in all the sports are expiring at the same time. So if you look back at the history of sports labor negotiations, we have strikes, we have lockouts, we have the decertification back in 1989, it’s not new; it’s just new that it’s all happening at the same time.” – Gabe Feldman on the expiration of the collective bargaining agreements in a number of sports around the same time

 

– “The hope is the loser says, ‘Alright, I thought I had the ace in the hole but I was wrong so let’s go back and sit down and negotiate. Let’s get this done.’” – Gabe Feldman on the upcoming court case

 

– “Maybe the only time in my career where I said yes without even reading the script because it’s such a powerful story.” – Dennis Quaid on the movie “Soul Surfer”

 

 

 

The second season of NFL Network’s Arena Football League (AFL) “Arena Football Friday” broadcasts continues on Friday, April 8 at 8:00 PM ET when the Georgia Force (2-1) host the Dallas Vigilantes (2-1). Fran Charles provides the play-by-play while Michael Lombardi serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron provides sideline reports from The Arena at Gwinnet Center in Duluth, GA.

 

Last week on “Arena Football Friday,” the Jacksonville Sharks earned a 54-30 victory on the road over the Tampa Bay Storm. Jacksonville quarterback Aaron Garcia threw six touchdowns – two each to Jomo Wilson, Sale Key and Jeff Hughley – surpassing the four touchdowns thrown by Tampa Bay quarterback Grant Gregory.

 

Dallas suffered its first loss of the season last week in a 69-40 defeat to the Utah Blaze, while Georgia is coming off a 61-35 win over the New Orleans Voodoo.

 

 

Thursday, April 7

• CHAT: Steve Wyche (12 NOON ET)
• CHAT: Bucky Brooks (2:00 PM ET)

Friday, April 8

• CHAT: Vic Carucci (12 NOON ET)
• CHAT: Solomon Wilcots (4:00 PM ET)

Wednesday, April 6

5:00 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Quarterbacks

5:30 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Linemen

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #50-41

9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

 

Thursday, April 7

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Wednesday)

12 NOON – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #50-41

1:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Wednesday)

3:00 PM – Super Bowl XXXIX: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles

3:30 PM – Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

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 – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: One-Shot Wonders

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

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

Friday, April 8

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Thursday)

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: One-Shot Wonders

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

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Thursday)

3:00 PM – Super Bowl XLI: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears

3:30 PM – Super Bowl XLII: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: One-Shot Wonders

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

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football Friday: Dallas Vigilantes vs. Georgia Force – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

Saturday, April 9

8:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Friday)

9:00 AM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Quarterbacks

9:30 AM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Linemen

10:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #50-41

11:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

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: One-Shot Wonders

6:00 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Quarterbacks

6:30 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Linemen

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

 

Sunday, April 10

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won a Championship

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Single-Season Performances

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: One-Shot Wonders

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Combinations

12 NOON – Sound FX: Chad Ochocinco

12:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 5

1:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: 2010, Week 5

2:00 PM – Sound FX: Peyton Manning

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Terrell Owens

3:00 PM – Sound FX: Chad Ochocinco

3:30 PM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Tony Romo

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Ray Lewis

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Steve Young

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick

6:00 PM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

6:30 PM – Sound FX: Jerome Bettis

7:00 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Quarterbacks

7:30 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Linemen

8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21

10:00 PM – NFL Follies: The New Year Mis-Tackular

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

 

Monday, April 11

6:00 AM – NFL Follies: The New Year Mis-Tackular

7:00 AM – NFL Follies: NFL Talkin’ Follies

8:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #40-31

9:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21

10:00 AM – NFL Follies: The New Year Mis-Tackular

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

12 NOON – Sound FX: Adrian Peterson

12:30 PM – NFL Replay: Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots – Week 6, 2010

1:45 PM – NFL Replay: Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings – Week 6, 2010

3:00 PM – NFL Replay: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans – Week 6, 2010

4:15 PM – NFL Replay: Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers – Week 6, 2010

5:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 6

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

9:00 PM – America’s Game: 1968 New York Jets

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

Tuesday, April 12

11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Monday)

12 NOON – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1968 New York Jets

2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Monday)

3:00 PM – Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals

3:30 PM – Super Bowl XLIV: New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts

4:00 PM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

5:00 PM – America’s Game: 1968 New York Jets

6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Backs

8:30 PM – Game Changers Presented by Ford Mustang: Defensive Linemen

9:00 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 13

9:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 14

10:00 PM – Path to the Draft

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access