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Dallas Thomas Featured On FSN Florida

By Jason Yellin on May 18, 2013 2:12 PM | No TrackBacks

Quiet demeanor. Always smiling. Gentle giant.  

Not exactly words that come to mind when describing a person who makes his living in NFL trenches.  

Then again, those descriptions aren't why the Miami Dolphins selected Dallas Thomas in the third round of last month's NFL Draft.  

Check out this feature from Fox Sports Florida on Thomas: Dallas Thomas' Versatility Serve Dolphins Well

Friday's Tennessee Football Briefing (5/17/13)

By Jason Yellin on May 17, 2013 8:28 AM | No TrackBacks

The second stop of the Big Orange Caravan took place on Thursday night in Chattanooga. Find out what coach Butch Jones told the media:

Here's a look at coverage from the scribes:

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Jones energizing Vols' big fan base (with video)

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Tennessee AD already big Jones fan (with video)

- GoVols247: Notes: Jones happy with Vols' GPA

- GoVols247: Spring synopsis: Specialists

- Rocky Top Talk: Butch Jones, Close Games, and The Fourth Quarter Comeback

- Volquest: Jones hits Chattanooga with B.O.C.

Dallas Thomas Feature On MiamiDolphins.com

By Jason Yellin on May 16, 2013 8:03 AM | No TrackBacks

All rookie Dallas Thomas has to do is look to fellow Miami Dolphins offensive linemen Nate Garner and Jonathan Martin to realize how much of an asset versatility is in the National Football League.

Thomas, who excelled at both tackle and guard at the University of Tennessee against very tough SEC competition, was selected in the third round to shore up the front five for Miami. At 6-foot-5 and 308 pounds, he has the body type to handle the challenges at either position, which is something Garner has done throughout a career that is entering its sixth season. He has lined up at all five positions, while Martin started at both right and left tackle as a rookie.

Catch up on how Dallas Thomas is adapting to life in the NFL with this feature from MiamiDolphins.com: Thomas: I'm Learning Everything On The Offensive Line.

Patterson Set For NFLPA Rookie Premiere Google+ Hangout

By Jason Yellin on May 16, 2013 7:59 AM | No TrackBacks

Join former Vols receiver Cordarrelle Patterson for a Google+ Hangout on Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m.

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), Panini and Topps have partnered to bring fans an exclusive digital rookie card signing on Google+ Hangout with four top rookies from the 2013 NFL Draft class during the 19th annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere.

Several lucky fans will be given a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet one of these rookies in a Google+ Hangout for a live digital autograph session. Winners will be able to ask a few questions and will receive a digital copy of the rookie card to keep after the Hangout.

Patterson will be joined by Montee Ball (Denver Broncos); Matt Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) and Eddie Lacy (Green Bay Packers). RSVP "Yes" to bookmark this special event at http://bit.ly/RPsigning.

Crompton Signs With CFL's Edmonton Eskimos

By Jason Yellin on May 15, 2013 9:03 AM | No TrackBacks

Former Vols quarterback Jonathan Crompton signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Crompton finished his senior season at Tennessee completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career as the seventh all-time passer, going 348-of-629 with 4,187 yards and 36 touchdowns. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft and also spent time with New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins.

Check out some coverage

- Esks.com: Eskimos sign QB Crompton

- Edmonton Journal: Eskimos sign QB Jonathan Crompton

- Edmonton Sun: Quarterback battle just one of many chapters in 2013 Eskimos story

Tuesday's Tennessee Football Briefing (5/15/13)

By Jason Yellin on May 15, 2013 8:29 AM | No TrackBacks

Stay energized about Tennessee football with this video montage of spring football:

Check out the latest on the Vols with these stories from the media.

- GoVols247 takes a look at the secondary with a pair of breakdowns from the spring: Spring synopsis: Cornerback and Spring synopsis: Safety.

- The Bleacher Report has this story on Butch Jones first few months on the job: Butch Jones' First Six Months Should Be Viewed Positively

News on Tennessee players in the NFL includes:

- The Kansas City Chiefs went through their first day of OTAs including former Vols Tyler Bray, Eric Berry and Dustin Colquitt. Check out some images: OTA Photo Gallery | Chiefs photos.

- Prentiss Waggner was released by the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday: Cardinals sign Auffray, release Waggner.

Getting To Know Mychal Rivera: Raiders Edition

By Betsy Devine on May 14, 2013 3:45 PM | No TrackBacks

The Oakland Raiders shined the spotlight on one of their newest draft picks Mychal Rivera on Tuesday.

The Oakland Raiders drafted TE Mychal Rivera out of the University of Tennessee in the 6^th round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The pass-catching tight end recorded 1,018 receiving yards and six touchdowns over three seasons as a Volunteer and was named to the 2012 Coaches and CBSSports.com All-SEC Team and 2012 All-SEC Second Team.

Take a look: GETTING TO KNOW MYCHAL RIVERA

Four Vols On CBS' Pete Prisco's Top 100

By Jason Yellin on May 14, 2013 11:05 AM | No TrackBacks

CBS Sports's Pete Prisco compiled his NFL Top 100. That list includes four former Tennessee stars: No. 4 Peyton Manning, No. 46 Jason Witten, No. 59 Jerod Mayo and No. 88 Arian Foster. Here are his comments on the VFLs.

4. Peyton Manning, QB, Denver Broncos: After missing all of 2011 because of neck surgery, he bounced back to look like the Manning of old -- just in a new uniform. He got my MVP vote. All the talk of a dead arm proved to be false.

46. Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys: He led all tight ends with 110 catches and remains Tony Romo's favorite target.

59. Jerod Mayo, ILB, New England Patriots: He was good in his first couple of seasons, but was really good last year. He is more an all-round linebacker now, able to blitz and cover.

88. Arian Foster, RB, Houston Texans: He had 1,421 yards, but his per-carry average was down to 4.1, which has to be a concern.

Butch Jones Interview On ESPN's College Football Live

By Jason Yellin on May 14, 2013 10:58 AM | No TrackBacks

Tennessee coach Butch Joneswas on College Football Live on Monday. He spoke with Samantha Steele Ponder. Check out the interview:

Hunter & Patterson Take Part In NFLPA Rookie Premiere

By Jason Yellin on May 13, 2013 11:50 AM | No TrackBacks

A pair of Tennessee products will take part in the exclusive NFL Players Association Rookie Premiere event next weekend. Wide receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson will be on hand at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California for a variety of events. The Rookie Premiere showcases 40 drafted rookies in an exclusive interactive four-day weekend.