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The authors offer opinions on the management of National Football League (NFL) teams in the 2013 offseason. An analysis is offered of what are said to be each of the 32 teams' most significant weakness in the 2012 season, and recommendations are presented on player selections to address that issue either through trades, the draft, or by hiring free agents.

The article examines football quarterback Cam Newton, formerly a player on the Auburn University team, focusing on his possible selection in the 2011 National Football League (NFL) draft. Conflicting opinions on Newton's potential to a quarterback in the NFL are offered by various NFL officials. Newton's high level of athletic ability and outstanding performance in college are contrasted with doubts about his leadership and a negative opinion on his passing from an anonymous NFL scout. INSETS: SCOUT'S VIEW: Inside Cam Newton's Combine;Don't read too much into a Combine performance;The FIVE most important pro days.

The article presents a miscellany of information related to the 2010 National Football League (NFL) draft including former football scout Russ Lande's predictions for the first 100 selections, a list of rules teams would do well to observe when making their picks, and a ranking of 23 NFL personnel chiefs based on how well they have done in previous drafts.

The article discusses University of Louisville football player Amobi Okoye. Okoye, a Nigerian immigrant, started college at 16 years old, and at 19 figures to be a first round choice in the National Football League (NFL) draft. The article also discusses Okoye's academic achievements, and his performance at the scouting combine. INSET: High demand, limited supply.

The article presents a guide to the personnel changes at different player positions that are needed in order for several National Football League teams to improve their teams for the 2010 season. The Baltimore Ravens are said to be looking for a wide receiver. The New England Patriots are expected to be in the market for a pass rushing defensive back. The San Diego Chargers are in need of a running back.

The article reports on C.O. Brocato, the National Supervisor of College Scouting who is currently working with the National Football League (NFL) team Tennessee Titans. Bracato, who deals with undrafted players and their agents, is playing the roles of salesman, recruiter, cheerleader and negotiator as he tries to help the Titans fill a few last holes. INSET: Cleaning up the game.

According to the article author, the football draft for 2004 will be full of superb talents who could blossom in the NFL, but no player is perfect. There is rough in every diamond, a flaw that could prevent a top draft choice from becoming a star. This article looks at 10 lop players from a different perspective: it examines their potential impediments. The article presents views of six NFL college scouting directors about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, cornerback DeAngelo Hall, defensive end Kenechi Udeze, tight end Kellen Winslow and six others.

The article presents information on the 2008 draft of the National Football League (NFL). It reports that eight offensive tackles were selected in the first round which includes Jake Long, Ryan Clady and Chris Williams. The run on tackles reflected both the quality of talent at the top of that class and the number of teams that needed help at the position. INSET: And now ... the other seven.

The article reports on draft of the football team Dallas Cowboys for the Super Bowl season. With the 22nd pick, the Cowboys selected Arkansas running back Felix Jones. Three spots later, they took South Florida cornerback Mike Jenkins. The Cowboys continued stocking the skill positions by taking tight end Martellus Bennett, running back Tashard Choice and cornerback Orlando Scandrick. It is stated adding immediate-impact players was owner Jerry Jones' goal heading into the draft.

The article author comments on scouting process for football players in the U.S. The NFL Scouting Combine resembles a track and field meet more than a football competition. It's more about how a prospect runs, jumps and hoists iron than how he passes, blacks or tackles. Scouts already know about the football skills of players. They have studied tapes, watched practices and games and observed workouts before postseason all-star games such as the Senior Bowl. Many of the 331 draft prospects who attend next weeks Combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis won't participate in the drills electing to wait until their schools pro day in the springs. INSET: NUMBERS GAME.

Presents a preview of the draft for the National Football League as of April 1998. Analysis on the 1998 draft; What to expect on the draft day; Top 75 athletes available in the draft.

The author offers opinions on the National Football League (NFL), including uncertainty about the first selection of the NFL draft, mocking players who have trained as boxers and expressing frustration that the NFL owners and players union have been unable to resolve their labor dispute.

The article presents comments from an anonymous National Football League (NFL) scouting official on college football players eligible for either the 2011 or 2012 NFL drafts. The scout offers opinions on players including quarterback Andrew Luck, cornerback Patrick Peterson and defensive tackle Nick Fairley, evaluating players in terms of their ability to succeed as rookie football players or later in their NFL careers.

Questions and answers are presented on the 2011 National Football League (NFL) draft including what position has the most individual players likely to be high draft picks, why so many college juniors decided to enter the draft and which player will be selected with the first draft pick.

The article looks at football players eligible for the 2011 National Football League draft, including Lawrence Wilson, Andrew Luck, and Lance Kendricks.

The article looks at players drafted by the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. Players discussed include Dexter McCluster, Javier Arenas, and Jon Asamoah.

The article presents an evaluation of college football players who will be eligible for the 2011 National Football League (NFL) draft, made by an anonymous college scouting director for an NFL team. The scout selects 10 players he feels will be among the first players selected in that draft, picking quarterback Jake Locker of the University of Washington as the top prospect.

The article discusses college football player Joe Haden. Included are comments from Haden on why he thinks he will be successful in the National Football League (NFL), discussions of three teams that could particularly benefit from drafting him, and an analysis of Haden as a player and athlete by an NFL scout.

The article discusses the career potential of Golden Tate, a wide receiver for the University of Notre Dame football team, and how he will fair in the National Football League 2010 draft.

College football player Khiawatha Downey, a 6 foot 4 inches, 332-pound guard from Division 11 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a unique prospect for two reasons. Downey's unique characteristic is his medical condition. In January 2000, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Although he never has experienced any of the disease's symptoms, the MS label might knock him off the draft boards of some teams. The most painful thing for Downey is the side effects from the weekly injections of Avonex, the prescription drug he takes for MS.

According to the article author, defensive tackles have become as essential in the NFL draft as bread and milk on a grocery shelf during a winter storm watch. In the last three drafts, 16 defensive tackles—more than any other position—have been picked in he first round. Last year, five defensive tackles were among the first 13 selections. They are coveted because of the impact they can have. The problem is, it's a position that is difficult to project. Rarely does a defensive tackle take games over in his first or second season.

Reports on developments concerning the search for candidates for professional football players in the United States as of April 12, 1999. Results of the National Football League Scouting Combine held in February 1999; Preparations for the April 1999 draft; Number of colleges visited and players tested by Miami Dolphins scout, Ron Labadie.

Presents a preview on the National Football League draft for the center position as of April 1998. Information on Olin Kreutz, Bob Hallen, Jeremy Newberry, Trey Teague.

Presents a preview on the National Football League draft for offensive tackles as of April 1998. Information on the ten tackle players including Tra Thomas, Kyle Turley and Flozell Adams. INSET: Burly and surly, by Chris Jenkins.

Presents a preview on the National Football League draft for fullbacks as of April 1998. Information on Chris Floyd, Marcus Parker, Carlos King, Jonathan Linton, Jon Ritchie.

Presents a preview on the National Football League draft for wide receivers as of April 1998. Background on the ten receivers which include Randy Moss, Kevin Dyson, Jacquez Green and Germane Crowell.

Presents a preview of the National Football League draft for tight ends as of April 1998. Background on Alonzo Mayes, Stephen Alexander, Cam Cleeland, Jon Blackman, and Rod Rutledge.

Presents a preview for the National Football League draft of running backs as of April 1998. Background on Curtis Enis, Fred Taylor, Robert Edwards, Robert Holcombe, Ahman Green, Tavian Banks, Skip Hicks, John Avery, Michael Pittman, and Curtis Alexander.

Presents a preview of the National Football League draft for quarterbacks as of April 1998. Information on Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf, John Dutton, Charlie Batch, Brian Griese, Thad Busby, Jonathan Quinn, and Ron Powlus. INSET: Receivers who will badger you, by Chris Jenkins.