'Hard Work Paid Off' For Martez Wilson At Combine
Martez Wilson is among three former Fighting Illini players expected to be taken high in the NFL Draft. Unlike his former teammates, Wilson needed a big combine to solidify himself in the NFL Draft.
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Martez Wilson is among three former Fighting Illini players expected to be taken high in the NFL Draft. Unlike his former teammates, Wilson needed a big combine to solidify himself in the NFL Draft.
The poking, prodding, measuring, weighing and timing of future NFL commodities is over. Well not quite, players still have pro days and individual workouts to showcase their talents, but the NFL Scouting Combine is finished.
The NFL Combine is wrapping up Tuesday, and as the April draft approaches we'll slowly get a clearer picture of what the Bears might do. One published mock draft as them going with an offensive tackle from the SEC.
Former Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure will check in with the Mully and Hanley Show each week to give updates as he prepares for April's NFL Draft.
With the uncertainty of free agency and little cap room to work with, the majority of the upgrades for the Chicago Bears will likely have to come from April's NFL Draft.
There's something different about Boston College offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo from Hawthorne Woods.
As much as the Chicago Bears need to add an offensive tackle in this year's NFL Draft, that might not be in the cards. But a lot could still change as the NFL's Scouting Combine begins on Thursday.
A report surfaced a few weeks ago that the NFL players' union was discussing the idea of boycotting the NFL's Scouting Combine. Today, via the NFLPA's Twitter account, that report was denied.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Chris Williams was drafted to be the team's left tackle of the future. But so far the Vanderbilt alum is looking more like a solid guard.
The Bears are slated to have the No. 29, No. 62 and No. 93 overall picks in the first three rounds. Who will they take?
Gabe Carimi was the best offensive lineman on arguably the best offensive line in all of college football last year. And he might also be the best option for protecting Jay Cutler.
There is very little argument against the fact that Jerry Rice is the best receiver to ever play in the NFL. So when Rice decides to dish out some knowledge people take heed, and so should the Chicago Bears.
Maurkice Pouncey was a Pro-Bowl selection for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie. His twin brother Mike, could be a draft prospect for the Chicago Bears at the end of the first round.
Halas Hall needs a "help wanted" sign hanging from the windows starting this week and up to the 2011 NFL Draft in April.
The Chicago Bears' offseason will start about two weeks earlier than most fans and players had expected. But since the offseason has arrived it's time to look ahead to next season, and where they will need to improve.
Matt Szczur was the first Villanova football player to be invited to the Senior Bowl since Brian Westbrook in 2002. But Szczur will pass on the Senior Bowl and a potential NFL career to return to the Chicago Cubs.
Michael Floyd is already one of the best receivers to ever play for the Fighting Irish. But now he'll have a chance to establish himself as the best ever, with one more season in South Bend.
A lot happens in NFL war rooms on Draft day. Players move up and down the board and team's make decisions that can either lead to Super Bowl or to a losing season.
Andrew Luck is dumb. Andrew Luck left millions on the table. Andrew Luck had the chance of a lifetime handed to him and he went and threw it straight out of bounds.
Yesterday, the news broke that linebacker Martez Wilson would be declaring for the NFL Draft. Now it appears his teammate Mikel Leshoure will be joining him.
According to a report, Illinois junior line backer Martez Wilson will declare for the NFL Draft.
I sat around after the show at a computer in the office as I often do, taking care of odds and ends. Took care of some business, some personal, emails and such; printing a few things, whatever.
Andrew Luck didn't win the Heisman Trophy this year as the nation's best college football player, that honor went to Auburn's Cam Newton. But Luck was going to be the likely top pick in the NFL Draft.
Some NFL teams' season have come to an end, and they're now vigorously evaluating their current players and coaches as well as potential players and coaches to help them reach the playoffs next season.
Notre Dame's standout tight end, Kyle Rudolph, missed the majority of the season with a knee injury. And according to a report, he's now headed for the NFL Draft.