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Chandler Harnish to Colts: Scouting Report and Analysis

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Chandler Harnish's running ability is reminiscent of Tim Tebow, but Harnish is entering the NFL with significantly less buzz.Surprisingly, the quarterback out of Northern Illinois really is a similar prospect to Tebow, but with more accuracy on his throws. Unfortunately, he does not possess Tebow's moxie or arm strength, which is the reason for his draft projection.The NFL Network sees Harnish as an "effective scrambler and a better thrower on the run than he is in the pocket." They also point to his competitive drive as a major positive.On the negative side, they note that "his accuracy
is so off at times that it brings his value all the way down to the late rounds."CBS Sports sees things a little differently. They are impressed with his elusiveness and athleticism, but they also point to his vision, arm strength and mechanics as pluses.Like most analysts, CBS Sports also has reservations about Harnish's accuracy, and they also point to his size as a potential pitfall.All in all, Harnish is an impressive college player, but he'll have trouble making it in the NFL. Despite his running ability and occasional impressive throw, his accuracy is mediocre overall and his arm strength is not ideal.Despite this, Harnish could be a good developmental prospect, and at the very least he could contribute as a wildcat and backup quarterback. Pick AnalysisChandler Harnish is 2012's Mr. Irrelevant, going to the Indianapolis Colts with the last pick of the draft. It's probably a bad thing...(Read Full Article)

 

Don Banks: Redskins picking Cousins a head-scratcher, more Day 3 Snap Judgments

SI.com - NFL >> 
The Redskins first drafted a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Don Banks wonders why they picked another signal caller in the fourth round as he dissects Day 3 of the NFL draft.

   

PFT: Colts draft Luck's backup as 'Mr. Irrelevant'

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Minnesota Vikings running bacl Caleb King arrested

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Minnesota Vikings running back Caleb King was arrested and charged with third-degree assault on Saturday and is currently in an Anoka County jail.


   

Vikings RB King arrested on suspicion of assault (Yahoo! Sports)

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OAK GROVE, Minn. (AP) Authorities say Minnesota Vikings running back Caleb King has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting another man.

   

Irvin says he's 'going to pay off' for Seahawks

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Rock bottom for Bruce Irvin wasn't the time he spent two weeks locked up in jail when he was a teenager.

   

Colts tab N. Illinois' Harnish as Mr. Irrelevant

ESPN.com - NFL >> 
Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish is the new Mr. Irrelevant.

   

Vikes RB King arrested on suspicion of assault

ESPN.com - NFL >> 
Authorities say Minnesota Vikings running back Caleb King has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting another man.

   

Final day picks Toon, Miller face big challenges

SI.com - NFL >> 
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wide receiver Chris Givens, the first player selected from Wake Forest in this year's NFL draft, has been taken by St. Louis to open the fourth round Saturday.

   

Fans hit Capitol for uncertain Viking stadium vote

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Fans decked out in purple and gold are roaming Minnesota's Capitol in hopes that the House debates and votes on the $1 billion Vikings stadium bill.

   

Four rookie QB could be starters to open season

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Cam Newton and Andy Dalton were the only rookie quarterbacks to start every game last season. This year, four rookies have a chance to do the same thing.

   

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