Archives for March 23, 2013

‘Even though last year’s quarterback class had a pair of top flight athletic quarterbacks in Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson, who successfully ran the read option, Manuel comes from a pro-style system yet has the athleticism to run read option if necessary.’

‘”I think there’s a term I’ve heard which I like, and it’s slow eyes,” Cosell said on the NFL Network. “One thing about Geno Smith, and you see it consistently, is that when throws are there that are clearly defined and the ball needs to come out on time with anticipation, I think he has a tendency to be late with those throws. I think in the NFL where the coverage is tighter, the defense is quicker, you have to be an anticipation thrower.”‘

‘A person familiar with what happened told The Associated Press that Smith’s workout took place on campus in the morning. The person added the former Mountaineer had dinner the previous night with general manager Buddy Nix, assistant GM Doug Whaley, coach Doug Marrone and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.’

‘The private workout does not count as one of the Bills’ 30 allowed official visits for the draft season, because it will not be held at team facilities.’

‘They could sit back at 41st overall, and hope their quarterback will be there. Or, they could attempt to trade back, either into the first round, or ahead of the other quarterback-needy teams lining up in the second.’

‘Most NFL draft analysts have tabbed Smith as the top quarterback prospect in this year’s draft class. Whether he will even be on the board for Buffalo when they’re on the clock with the eighth overall pick has been a topic of much debate.’

‘Cuomo administration officials told the Times on Thursday that they would, under some circumstances, require public officials who use the stadium’s luxury box to pay the face value of a seat in a suite. The specific details of when officials would be charged and how much they would pay haven’t been worked out.’