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The 2013 NFL Draft was historic from an offensive tackle perspective. There have been years where two or three tackles were selected in the Top 10 of the first round (most recently in 2009), but perimeter OL’s at picks one, two, and four is unheard of. Traditionally this stratus is usually reserved for the “skilled” of the college player pool; quarterbacks, defensive corners, wide receivers. Sign of the times? A recent national post … [Read more...]
Frank Martin is back to give us his insight into the NFC South's winners and losers in the 2013 NFL Draft. Here is the last of the four from this ultra-competitive division (against one another), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. NFC South Breakdown If you are like me, then this past weekend was your favorite weekend of the spring… Three days of non-stop discussion about 40 times and short shuttles… 7 rounds of analysts saying: “this … [Read more...]
Frank Martin is back to give us his insight into the NFC South's winners and losers in the 2013 NFL Draft. In this post he takes an "unbiased" look at his hometown team the New Orleans Saints...yea, right. (Just kiddin' Frank). NFC South Breakdown If you are like me, then this past weekend was your favorite weekend of the spring… Three days of non-stop discussion about 40 times and short shuttles… 7 rounds of analysts saying: … [Read more...]
Frank Martin is back to give us his insight into the NFC South's winners and losers in the 2013 NFL Draft. Here's Frank's take on the Carolina Panthers. NFC South Breakdown If you are like me, then this past weekend was your favorite weekend of the spring… Three days of non-stop discussion about 40 times and short shuttles… 7 rounds of analysts saying: “this is a guy…”, and “he’s got major up-side.” It’s heaven on … [Read more...]
Frank Martin is back to give us his insight into the NFC South's winners and losers in the 2013 NFL Draft. We'll go team by team through Frank's analysis starting with last year's Division Champs, the Atlanta Falcons. NFC South Breakdown If you are like me, then this past weekend was your favorite weekend of the spring… Three days of non-stop discussion about 40 times and short shuttles… 7 rounds of analysts saying: “this is a … [Read more...]
Perhaps the most polarizing figure in professional football is back in the news. Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets after only a single season with “Gang Green” in the “Big Apple”. Tebow’s tenure over this short period of time has come to personify the dysfunction and turmoil used to describe the inner workings of the other tenants at MetLife Stadium. From the very beginning it was an acquisition that made very little … [Read more...]
I received this question via Twitter from an inquisitive fan; Henry S. – “Mr. Sundquist can you provide any insight on how trade discussions happen between two teams?” Simple I suppose. I was part of an NFL front office that was one of the most active in professional football for 16 years. Perhaps one of the most significant trades in Denver Bronco history emerged while I was General Manager. We sent former Offensive Rookie of the … [Read more...]
One by one they parade up to the podium at Lucas Oil Field; General Managers and Head Coaches. Some look a bit grizzled for the many long seasons that put the wrinkles and gray hairs in place, others look as if they just crossed the stage at their high school graduation. Fresh starts Each tries to put on a fresh face of positive enthusiasm, answering any and all questions with the vaguest of vagueness and happy at the moment for being … [Read more...]
There are numerous avenues a General Manager can take when piecing together an NFL roster. Veteran free agency is a quick fix system that usually requires a substantial investment on the club’s part and can lead to fiscal disaster if your evaluation is errant. Most argue the prudent route to take is through the NFL Draft; selecting young talent and then developing within your own organizational structure. That’s hard to argue with. … [Read more...]
It’s interesting to analyze the logistical strategy that was built into the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Player’s Union (NFLPA) and the National Football League (NFL). Since its inception the official start of the free agency period has coincided with the start of the new League Year. Traditionally that’s around the first week of March and with it, the feeding frenzy of NFL clubs looking for a quick fix to what ails … [Read more...]
