Archives for May 11, 2014

‘Cockrell had just four interceptions in his first two years at Duke, but racked up eight in his final two seasons earning 1st team All-ACC honors in the process. He also had 53 career pass breakups as a Blue Devil.’

‘With so much production in college, some may wonder why he slipped until the fifth round. One of the knocks on Richardson’s play was his foot quickness. He’s worked over the past year to keep his weight in check to improve in that area.’

‘I think what happened a little bit at the Senior Bowl during the week he may have not had the best practices and stuff like that. When the game was on he came right back and played like he was capable of. Maybe that turned some people away, but we’re not afraid of him.’

‘His 83 knockdowns and 23 touchdown blocks led him to finish first in the Big 12 for the second year in a row, with an 89.3% grade for blocking consistency.’

‘Randell Johnson had an up-and-down career at Florida Atlantic University. As a redshirt sophomore in 2011 he was second on the team with 92 tackles, 12.5 TFL, and five sacks. But in his junior and senior years combined, he totaled 62 tackles, 10.5 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.’

‘To tell you the truth, I didn’t expect this. I don’t really know anything about Buffalo at all so I was surprised. I was just surprised Buffalo picked me up.’

‘Henderson is well-documented as a natural athlete with enormous talent. If he develops that talent at the NFL level to fit his 6-7, 331 pound frame, he could be a force for the Bills.’

‘It’s fitting that he played for the Owls, because Johnson’s wingspan stretches wider than most. His 34 1/8th arm length is big for a 6-foot-3 linebacker, noted as one of his greatest strengths by many draftniks.’

‘Q: Do you think that the attitude has changed since you’ve been here? DM: I think you have to ask the players more about that than you have to ask me.’