4/19 – QB Brandon Weeden In-Studio, NFL Network Programming Notes, 4/18 – 4/24

Former DE Jason Taylor Guest Analyst on NFL Total Access Thursday, April 19

Jay Mohr, Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin & Aisha Tyler on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 PM ET

Philadelphia Soul Host Tampa Bay Storm on NFL Network’s “NET10 Arena Football Friday” April 20 at 8:00 PM ET

Oklahoma State QB Brandon Weeden In-Studio on Path to the Draft TONIGHT at 6:00 PM ET

NFL Network’s ‘Path to Primetime’ 2012 NFL Draft coverage continues with the sixth season of Path to the Draft, which airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM ET up until the 2012 NFL Draft on April 26-28. With news reports, one-on-one interviews, player rankings and exclusive mock drafts, Path to the Draft is the go-to destination for the most in-depth NFL Draft coverage.

Tonight at 6:00 PM ET, Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden appears in-studio to discuss his college career and the draft process with a little more than week until the 2012 NFL Draft. Weeden is rated as the No. 4 quarterback prospect according to NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock. To view Mayock’s complete positional rankings for the 2012 NFL Draft, visit http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d827a70e8/article/draft-positional-rankings-pro-days-influence-player-stocks.

Below are quotes and video links from Monday and Tuesday’s editions of Path to the Draft:

“Robert Griffin III has already shown he has better pocket presence than did Michael Vick and Cam Newton at the same point in their career. I equate Griffin most to Steve Young in his potential to be both a pocket passer and still use his unique athletic skills outside of the pocket.” – Brian Billick on quarterback Robert Griffin III (4/17/12)

– Analyst Brian Billick equates Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III to Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young in terms of potential:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82861bbf/RG3-similar-to-Steve-Young

– Brian Baldinger discusses the value of Alabama safety Mark Barron:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8285a8cf/Mark-Barron-s-draft-value

– Former Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel Tim Ruskell examines Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d8285ada7/Draft-projections-Ryan-Tannehill

– Analyst and former front office executive with the Oakland Raiders Michael Lombardi shares the draft philosophy of the late Al Davis:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82862de5/Al-Davis-draft-philosophy

Below is a schedule for this week’s Path to the Draft:

Wednesday, April 18

– Oklahoma State Brandon Weeden live in-studio

– Brian Billick analyzes Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill

Path to the Draft puts the New England Patriots on the clock

– LSU safety Brandon Taylor profiled on “First Draft”

Thursday, April 19

– Brian Billick analyzes Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden

Path to the Draft puts the Green Bay Packers on the clock

– Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen profiled on “First Draft”

Friday, April 20

– Brian Billick analyzes Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler

Path to the Draft puts the Baltimore Ravens on the clock

– Oregon running back LaMichael James profiled on “First Draft”

Oklahoma State QB Brandon Weeden In-Studio TONIGHT & Former DE Jason Taylor Serves as Guest Analyst Thursday, April 19 on NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET

Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden appears in-studio on NFL Total Access tonight at 7:00 PM ET, joining host Andrew Siciliano and analysts Solomon Wilcots and Heath Evans.

On Thursday, April 19, former Pro Bowl defensive end for the Miami Dolphins, Jason Taylor, serves a guest analyst alongside Siciliano, Wilcots, Brian Billick and Lindsay Rhodes.

Jay Mohr, Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin & Aisha Tyler on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 PM ET — Available for Download on NFL.com & iTunes

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs on NFL Network Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 PM ET, with three audio editions of the podcast available for download at NFL.com and iTunes.

The first of three audio podcasts this week features actor and comedian Jay Mohr, who stops by the NFL Network studios to discuss some of the latest happenings in the NFL. Mohr also talks about his favorite team, the New York Jets, and what impact quarterback Tim Tebow will have. To download the interview with Mohr, visit http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/04/16/rich-eisen-podcast-jay-mohr/.

For the second audio podcast of the week, Eisen is joined by NFL Network analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin to breakdown the most intriguing matchups of the 2012 NFL regular season schedule. Additionally, this edition includes interviews with Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith and Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall from NFL Network’s 2012 NFL Schedule Release Show. To download this edition of the podcast, visit http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/04/17/rep-2012-schedule-release-with-mooch-faulk-and-irvin/.

Wrapping up this week’s guest list is actor and comedian Aisha Tyler in-studio. The audio of the interview will be available for download Thursday, April 19.

Finally, fans can sign up for “Step in Rich’s Shoes” to be a guest on the podcast and win the shoes he wore for his record-setting 40-yard dash at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine at RichEisen.NFL.com.

To download the latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, as well as the other NFL.com podcasts, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast


Philadelphia Soul Host Tampa Bay Storm on “NET10 Arena Football” Friday, April 20 at 8:00 PM ET

The East Division-leading Philadelphia Soul (4-1) make their second appearance of the season on NFL Network’s “NET10 Arena Football” when they host the Tampa Bay Storm (3-2) Friday, April 20 at 8:00 PM ET. Ari Wolfe provides the play-by-play while Brian Baldinger serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron reports from the sideline of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tied for the best record in the AFL, the Soul enter Friday’s game with the league’s top scoring offense, averaging 72.4 points per game, spearheaded by quarterback Dan Raudabaugh’s 33 touchdown passes. The Storm look to halt Philadelphia’s two-game winning streak with quarterback Stephen Wasil and wide receiver Prechae Rodriguez.