We bring you NFL Network’s schedule from now until the beginning of Draft Week.
NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (4/20 – 4/26)
‘DRAFT WEEK’ COVERAGE KICKS OFF MONDAY, APRIL 25 AT 4:00 PM ET
Auburn DT Nick Fairley, Packers DT Cullen Jenkins Live In-Studio on NFL Total Access
Top 100: Players of 2011 Preview Show Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 PM ET & Wednesday, April 27 at 8:30 PM ET
Kansas City Command & Chicago Rush Square Off on “Arena Football Friday” April 22 at 8:00 PM ETNFL Network/NFL.com’s Week-Long ‘Draft Week’ Coverage Begins Monday, April 25 at 4:00 PM ET
NFL Network’s NFL Draft coverage kicks off on Monday, April 25 at 4:00 PM ET with Around the League Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Complimentary programming on NFL.com and NFL Mobile contributes to the most innovative and comprehensive coverage ever of the NFL Draft.Below is a list of the programming highlights of NFL Network, NFL.com and NFL Mobile’s week-long ‘Draft Week’ coverage:
– The new 30-minute primetime special, Mayock’s 2011 Mock Draft, debuts on the eve of the NFL Draft on Wednesday, April 27 at 8:00 PM ET. During the show, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock reveals his mock draft for the first round, alongside host Rich Eisen.
– NFL Network offers comprehensive coverage of all 254 selections during the three-day showcase, starting with round 1 Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 PM ET. Rounds 2 and 3 begin Friday, April 29 at 6:00 PM ET, followed by rounds 4-7 Saturday, April 30 at Noon ET.
– Pre-draft coverage of the first round begins with a seven-hour Total Access Pre-Draft Show at 1:00 PM ET with analysis from NFL Network’s Los Angeles studios, Radio City Music Hall and reports from various NFL team headquarters.
– NFL Total Access provides reports from Radio City Music Hall Monday, April 25 – Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 PM ET.
– The series finale of Game Changersairs Wednesday, April 27 at 9:00 PM ET. NFL Network analyst and former head coach Steve Mariucci, with help of NFL Network’s Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, put top wideout prospects A.J. Green (Georgia) and Greg Little (North Carolina) through a sit-down interview, on-field workout and a film study session.
– No Huddle: Path to Primetime, premieres with two episodes on Monday, April 25, and two episodes on Tuesday, April 26. On Monday at 8:30 PM ET, NFL Network analysts Kurt Warner, Steve Mariucci and Charley Casserly, along with former safety Corey Chavous, discuss the quarterback prospects in the draft. At 9:30 PM ET, Chavous, Warren Sapp and Jamie Dukes discuss the defensive linemen and linebacker prospects. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM ET, Mariucci, Chavous, Torry Holt and Bucky Brooks examine the defensive back prospects, while Dukes, Sapp, Chavous, Brooks and Casserly debate the offensive linemen, tight end and running backs at 9:30 PM ET.
– NFL.com/LIVE features live draft coverage, beginning with the first selection of the 2011 draft. Scott Hanson, Jamie Dukes and Tom Waddle provide exclusive analysis on NFL.com for the first three rounds.
– NFL.com’s Mock Draft will be unveiled on Wednesday, April 27, with “Commissioner” Mike Mayock puts NFL Network analysts Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Charles Davis, Brian Billick and Bucky Brooks on the spot to make their selections for the 32 teams.
Former Auburn DT Nick Fairley Live In-Studio, Interviews with Head Coaches Alabama’s Nick Saban and North Carolina’s Butch Davis on Path to the Draft; Green Bay Packers DT Cullen Jenkins In-Studio on NFL Total Access
Former Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley appears live in-studio on Path to the Draft Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 PM ET. Considered a possible top pick in the NFL Draft and the No. 8 prospect according to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, Fairley will discuss winning the BCS National Championship and entering the NFL Draft.Additionally, two college coaches will be interviewed on Path to the Draft this week. Alabama head coach Nick Saban appears tonight at 6:00 PM ET, while North Carolina head coach Butch Davis will appear on Thursday.
Defensive tackle for the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers Cullen Jenkins appears live in-studio on NFL Total Access Friday, April 22 at 7:00 PM ET.
Below are video segments and quotes from Monday and Tuesday’s editions of Path to the Draft:
– Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talks about the upcoming NFL Draft with Charles Davis and Paul Burmeister:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81f5780a/Brian-Kelly-talks-draft– Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema discusses NFL draft prospects Gabe Carimi and J.J. Watt:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f52e68/Bielema-on-prospects– Former UNC wide receiver Greg Little stops by the Path to the Draft set:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f58876/Greg-Little-on-set– Analysts Charles Davis, Charley Casserly and Brian Baldinger discuss offensive linemen Mike Pouncey and Tyron Smith:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f57d3d/Risk-vs-reward-O-Linemen– Analyst Bucky Brooks assesses the top prospects at linebacker:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f3d17a/Assessing-college-linebackers– “Well often times people refer to Andre Johnson just because of his size and athletic ability. But when it comes to me actually playing, it’s Anquan Boldin. The things that he’s able to do inside and just the overall pass-catcher that he is.” – Greg Little on comparisons to NFL wide receivers
– “I think he has the skill set that everybody’s looking for. First of all, he can catch the football. Second, you’ve got to be able to block at the point of attack, and in some instances, you’ve got to be that vertical threat. [The tight end has] to be much more today in the offenses of the NFL a triple-threat, and I think that Kyle fits that bill as the triple threat.” – Brian Kelly on former Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph
– “The great thing about Gabe [is] I think his potential hasn’t even been close to being reached at this point. … We actually were a little bit concerned if we thought he’d ever get big enough, and he quickly changed our tune on that one.” – Bret Bielema on former Wisconsin offensive tackle Gabe Carimi
Below is a schedule for what will be covered on Path to the Draft this week:
Wednesday, April 20
– Interview with Alabama coach Nick Saban
– Analyst Charles Davis gives his mock draft for picks Nos. 11-20
– Path to the Draft puts the Baltimore Ravens on the clockThursday, April 21
– Former Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley live in-studio
– Interview with North Carolina head coach Butch Davis
– Path to the Draft puts the Seattle Seahawks on the clockFriday, April 22
– Analyst Brian Baldinger gives his mock draft
– Path to the Draft puts the Philadelphia Eagles on the clockTop 100: Players of 2011 Preview Show on Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 PM ET and Wednesday, April 27 at 8:30 PM ET
The Top 100: Players of 2011 Preview Show airs on Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 PM ET and Wednesday, April 27 at 8:30 PM ET, providing an early look at NFL Network’s latest series. Top 100: Players of 2011 premieres following NFL Network’s coverage of the NFL Draft Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 PM ET.Hosted by Michelle Beisner, the preview show offers viewers a sneak peak of the upcoming series and takes an inside look into the making of the innovative new series.
Brought to you by the Emmy award-winning producers at NFL Films, the 10-part series showcases the exclusive rankings of players determined by those that know them best – current NFL players. Following the series debut April 30, the series continues in its regular time of Sundays at 8:00 PM ET, beginning May 8.
Below are video segments and promos for the Top 100: Players of 2011 series:
– Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d81f2003f/Top-100-Joe-Flacco-promo– Wide receiver Terrell Owens:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d81f3d88e/Top-100-Terrell-Owens-promo– Raiders running back Darren McFadden:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d81f56763/Top-100-Darren-McFadden– Packers safety Nick Collins:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d81f567b5/Top-100-Nick-CollinsChicago Rush Host Kansas City Command on “Arena Football Friday” on April 22 at 8:00 PM ET
NFL Network’s Arena Football League (AFL) “Arena Football Friday” continues on Friday, April 22 at 8:00 PM ET when the Chicago Rush (4-1) host the Kansas City Command (1-4). Fran Charles provides the play-by-play while Trent Green serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron provides sideline reports from Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.Last week on “Arena Football Friday,” the Tampa Bay Storm spoiled the Philadelphia Soul’s home-opener with a 51-48 victory at Wells Fargo Center. Tampa Bay kicker Kyle Chilton kicked a 30-yard field goal in the final seconds to give the Storm their second win of the season. Tampa Bay quarterback Grant Gregory threw six touchdowns, while Philadelphia quarterback Ryan Vena threw four touchdowns in a losing effort.
Kansas City will look to bounce back from a 63-49 home loss to the league-leading Arizona Rattlers, while Chicago will look to remain perfect at home.
This week’s game marks the second time Chicago has played on NFL Network this season. The Rush defeated the Philadelphia Soul 62-28 at home on March 18. This is the first time Kansas City has appeared on NFL Network this season.
THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM
Thursday, April 21
- CHAT: Steve Wyche (12 NOON ET)
- CHAT: Bucky Brooks (2:00 PM ET)
Friday, April 22
- CHAT: Vic Carucci (12 NOON ET)
- CHAT: Solomon Wilcots (4:00 PM ET)
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)
Wednesday, April 20
10:00 PM – Path to the Draft
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessThursday, April 21
11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
12 NOON – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21
1:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11
2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
3:00 PM – 1992 Buffalo Bills
3:30 PM – 1992 Dallas Cowboys
4:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21
5:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11
6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies
9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Myths
10:00 PM – Path to the Draft
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessFriday, April 22
11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Thursday)
12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Follies
1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Myths
2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Thursday)
3:00 PM – 1993 Buffalo Bills
3:30 PM – 1993 Dallas Cowboys
4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies
5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Myths
6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Arena Football Friday: Kansas City Command vs. Chicago Rush – LIVE
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessSaturday, April 23
8:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Friday)
9:00 AM – Game Changers: Defensive Backs
9:30 AM – Game Changers: Linebackers
10:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #30-21
11:00 AM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11
12 NOON – Path to the Draft (Monday)
1:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Tuesday)
2:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Wednesday)
3:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Thursday)
4:00 PM – Path to the Draft (Friday)
5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies
6:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Backs
6:30 PM – Game Changers: Linebackers
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Fans Choice
9:00 PM – Fans Choice
10:00 PM – Fans Choice
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessSunday, April 24
8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Things We Loved About the 2000s
9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Super Bowl Performances
10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Follies
11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Myths
12 NOON – Sound FX: Andy Reid
12:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 7
1:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: 2010, Week 7
2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Undrafted Players
3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Factories
4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Classes
5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Steals
6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Busts
7:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Backs
7:30 PM – Game Changers: Linebackers
8:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #20-11
9:00 PM – Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players: #10-1
10:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2011: Preview Show
10:30 PM – Game Changers: Linebackers
11:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Backs
11:30 PM – Game Changers: Defensive LinemenMonday, April 25
6:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Most Versatile
7:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: One Shot Wonders
8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Shortest Players
9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks
10:00 AM – Draft Journey 2009: Crabtree, Stafford, Cushing
11:00 AM – Draft Journey 2010: McCoy, Suh, Rolle
12 NOON – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL: 2009, Part 1
1:00 PM – Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL: 2009, Part 2
2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Rookie Seasons
3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Undrafted Players
4:00 PM – Around the League – LIVE
6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Game Changers: Quarterbacks
8:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to Primetime – PREMIERE
9:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Linemen
9:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to the Primetime – PREMIERE
10:00 PM – Path to the Draft
11:00 PM – NFL Total AccessTuesday, April 26
11:00 AM – Path to the Draft (Monday)
12 NOON – Game Changers: Quarterbacks
12:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to Primetime
1:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Linemen
1:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to Primetime
2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Factories
3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Trades
4:00 PM – Around the League – LIVE
6:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Game Changers: Defensive Backs
8:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to Primetime – PREMIERE
9:00 PM – Game Changers: Linebackers
9:30 PM – No Huddle: Path to Primetime – PREMIERE
10:00 PM – Path to the Draft
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
More later.
