7 Points: High On Their Radar

Why is Colts tight end Dallas Clark so high on Miami's radar? Have the Vikings created another quarterback smokescreen? A big game for Brady Quinn, top targets who succeeded while others fell short, and a look at the top matchups this week--featuring the Jets-Patriots contest--in Ed Thompson's 7 Points.   Full Story

In this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson, New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard talks about last week's win, this week's big game against the Patriots, the important role he played during the offseason, why his head coach, Rex Ryan, will make the Jets a success--and much more.   Full Story

Matt Ryan is done basking in the afterglow of his very fine rookie season. Things got off to a great start with the first part of his career going for a touchdown and it just seem to keep getting better as he led the Falcons to 11-5 record and a few ticks away from the NFC South crown.   Full Story

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that they have signed a pair of 2009 draft picks.   Full Story

Atlanta Falcons fifth round cornerback tweaks hamstring during Wednesday's OTA session.   Full Story

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons announced today that they have traded third-year wide receiver Laurent Robinson to the St. Louis Rams.   Full Story

Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White will receive a hefty raise in 2009.   Full Story

Ohio State head coach Thad Matta likes his fair share of 7-footers, but the addition of his latest big man did not draw national headlines. Find out how Zisis Sarikopoulos is adapting to practice life in the Big Ten and what he might add to the picture down the road for the Buckeyes.   Full Story

Here's a detailed look at how the Falcons engineered such a great turnaround. From Matt Ryan to Michael Koenen, here's how each player and positional unit did in 2008.   Full Story

UAB’s Ryan Keedy was the Cubs’ 16th-round selection in the MLB Draft last week. The first baseman enjoyed quite a year in Conference USA this season, batting .423 with 10 home runs and 29 doubles in 60 games as a senior.   Full Story

ATLANTA – Washington’s Branden Smith has been talked about by high school coaches for a while.   Full Story

Roethlisberger's making the most of his opportunities ... Is Dallas' defense tipping off opposing quarterbacks? ... Why the Eagles' Brian Westbrook deserves more respect ... The Colts' Reggie Wayne steps up ... notes on the Ravens, Patriots, Cardinals, Chargers and more from Scout.com's Ed Thompson.   Full Story

It seems apparent that Louisville intends to bring in at least one junior college tight end in this year’s recruiting class to replace Gary Barnidge and Scott Kuhn. Even with two highly-regarded HS TE prospects in hand, Steve Kragthorpe appears to be in hot pursuit to find an experienced tight end from the JUCO ranks that can step in and make an immediate impact next season.   Full Story

Logjam of players in offensive backfield get final chance to make impression tonight   Full Story

The Patriots made a number of roster moves heading into their preseason contest against the Carolina Panthers Firday night. Vinny Testaverde is back, but Artrell Hawkins, Gemara Williams, Kyle Bissinger, Kenny Smith and Tom Malone were released. More on this week's roster moves.   Full Story

Running back talks about first preseason game, opportunity to make roster   Full Story

Arizona Western head coach James Pryor has assembled a talented squad heading into his second season with the Matadors. He's very excited about his offensive leader and the talent he's got on defense could be the best they've had in years. JCFootball.com was able to speak with Pryor and he gave us a preview of his top players and some other to keep an eye on this fall.   Full Story

PatriotsInsider.com scouted the players at New England's rookie minicamp last weekend. We bring you an inside look at how each defensive player fared over the two day event.   Full Story

Patriots Insider John Ingoldsby caught up with University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) linebacker Kyle Bissinger at minicamp on Sunday. Bissinger shared his thoughts on his first impressions of camp, what it takes to be ready for June camp with the veterans, joining the Patriots and more.   Full Story

The New England Patriots announced the signings of seven undrafted rookie free agents today. The seven new faces will join the team's drafted rookies at Gillette Stadium for minicamp this weekend (May 12-13).   Full Story

Ole Miss Men's Basketball Coach Andy Kennedy told The Ole Miss Spirit yesterday that he has no interest in the Arkansas job. He also had some other relative comments. Read them, and an opinion or two, inside.   Full Story

The Ole Miss athletic administration has been planning a basketball practice facility for several months - well before the men's team won 21 games and the women advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament this year. With that recent success, however, the spotlight burns brighter on the needed facilities' upgrade.   Full Story

Our NFL writers at the Combine ended the first day of our live updates by breaking the big news story of the day with a scoop on USC WR Dwayne Jarrett. Check out that news and their entire day's worth of notes from the media room in Indianapolis.   Full Story

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and Scout.com NFL Expert Tom Marino has had his nose to the grindstone putting together the Scout.com Draft Board. Marino graded over 1,000 NFL prospects and has them ranked on Scout.com.   Full Story

The mentality of this Ole Miss men’s basketball team has changed. You can see it in their faces. You can hear it in their voices.   Full Story