Mike Florio: Raiders not likely to take Manziel

Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the NFL. — Florio doesn’t think that the Raiders will take Johnny Manziel because the coach and GM know they have to win immediately. — Florio talked about Chris Johnson not having a team. He said that it’s in part a reflection…

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Top 10 ways you know you’re too into the NFL Draft …

In honor of David Letterman, here’s my Against the Grain Top 10 … 1. You actually Google Blake Bortles instead of Blake Bortles’ girlfriend. 2. You say the words makes plays in space and you’re not referring to an astronaut. 3. You know Sammy Watkins’ 40 time but you can’t find your car keys. 4.…

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O’Connell: Manziel trying to learn to stay in pocket

Former NFL player Kevin O’Connell joined the show to talk about coaching Johnny Manziel before his Pro Day. O’Connell said that Manziel is trying to learn how to stay in the pocket and be effective. O’Connell said that Manziel knows he can’t have all those “wow” plays, where he’s scrambling around. O’Connell said if you…

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Mike Mayock: Johnny Manziel a combo of Flutie, Tarkenton

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock joined the show to talk about the Draft. Mayock doesn’t buy the sentiment that Johnny Manziel will be a bust. “Are there red flags, sure?” Mayock said. “But to me he’s a combination of Doug Flutie and Fran Tarkenton.” Mayock said that he’d like to see him stay in the…

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