With the New Orleans Hornets and shooting guard Eric Gordon unable to reach a contract extension ahead of Wednesday’s deadline, he could be available. One team that would be wise to inquire is the Indiana Pacers.
According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Pacers have long coveted Gordon (an Indiana native) and they would love to work out some type of deal either through trade as soon as possible or restricted free agency during the offseason.
With the NFL clearly transformed into a pass-happy league, there’s an increased need for a handful of stonewall offensive linemen.
At the 2012 Senior Bowl, there are a few offensive line prospects with first-round potential.
Let’s give them a closer look as we head into the showcase game on Saturday.
Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
At 6’7” and 323 pounds, Adams weighed-in as the biggest player in Mobile this week. He projects to the left tackle position in the NFL and has the length to become the foundation of an offensive line at the next level.
College football coaches will do just about anything to land the best recruits in the country, even if it means going to jail. That’s what Mark Richt did for 5-star linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons, but it isn’t as bad as it sounds.
According to Michael Carvell of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Richt and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo found themselves at a Valdosta jail making a last-minute pitch to their No. 1 priority.
Richt and Bobo were visiting with Harvey-Clemons and his family on Wednesday. They all had dinner together and went to church, but then things got a little strange.
