(Numbers in parentheses denote 2011 positional finish in Default IDP Manor Scoring) 2009 Team Rankings: Total Defense – 18th (355.1 YPG), Run Defense – 21st (124.1 YPG), Pass Defense – 17th (231.0 YPG), Scoring Defense – 17th (21.8 PPG) DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Defensive end Calais Campbell (DL6) parlayed a second straight solid season into a lucrative extension with the Cardinals this offseason, and his outstanding tackle numbers and solid big play production make the 25 year-old a sound choice as an [...]

The 2012 NFL Draft has come and gone, and after three days of stars, shockers, and 94 trades over 250 of college football’s top players have been welcomed into the National Football League, including many of the nation’s top defensive stars. Now that the action is over in New York City let’s conclude our look back at the players featured in this season’s IDP Draft Preview Series here at IDP Manor and how their new homes impact their IDP value [...]

The 2012 NFL Draft is in the history books, and after three days of values, reaches, and trades galore over 250 of college football’s top players have been welcomed into the National Football League, including many of the nation’s top defensive standouts. Now that the action is over in New York City let’s continue to look back at the players featured in this season’s IDP Draft Preview Series here at IDP Manor and how their new homes impact their IDP [...]

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with defensive end/outside linebacker Cameron Wake on a four year, $49 million dollar contract that includes $20 million in guaranteed money according to a report in the Washington Post. The fourth-year pro, who was the CFL defensive player of the year in 2007 and 2008 before migrating to the NFL and joining the Dolphins, had 42 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 2011. The Ball Says: The 30 year-old Wake was entering the final [...]

The 2012 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and after three days of stars, surprises, and trades galore over 250 of college football’s best players have been welcomed into the National Football League, including many of the nation’s top defensive standouts. Now that the action is over in New York City let’s continue to look back at the players featured in this season’s IDP Draft Preview Series here at IDP Manor and how their new homes impact their IDP [...]

One of the leading contenders in the AFC was dealt a crippling blow on defense this week when Baltimore Ravens defensive end/linebacker Terrell Suggs suffered an Achilles’ injury during workouts that could sideline him for the entire 2012 season, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun. Suggs, who was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2011, had 70 tackles, 14 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions a season ago. The Ball Says: The severity of [...]

The 2012 NFL Draft is in the proverbial books, and after a weekend that saw reaches, steals, and trades galore 253 of college football’s best players have been welcomed into the National Football League, including many of the nation’s top defensive players. Now that the dust has settled in New York City let’s take a look back at the players featured in this season’s IDP Draft Preview Series here at IDP Manor and how their new homes impact their IDP [...]

Every year in the NFL Draft players slip for reasons ranging from injury worries to character concerns to team needs. However, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and one of the second round jewels that could be there for the taking in next week’s draft is Cal linebacker Mychal Kendricks, who is a top 25 prospect according to Russ Lande of The Sporting News. The 5’11″ 239-pound senior had 105 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions en route to [...]

Tony Pauline of Sports Illustrated reported recently that the Philadephia Eagles may have interest in trading into the top 10 picks of the first round of the 2012 NFL in order to insure that they can procure the services of Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. The 6’4″ 298-pound junior had 56 tackles, 5 sacks, and a forced fumble en route to being named a second team All-SEC performer in 2011. The Ball Says: While Cox didn’t post huge numbers [...]

Of the many players the Baltimore Ravens have been doing research on leading up to this month’s NFL Draft one of the collegiate standouts that caught the eye of director of player personnel Eric DeCosta is Alabama inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower, according to a report in USA Today. Of Hightower, who had 85 tackles, 4 sacks, an interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2011, DeCosta said “Hightower is a great player, there’s no doubt about it. He’s an explosive guy. [...]