Sam Acho
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NFC West draft needs: Wideout weapons in high demand… entail a changing of the guard at the outside linebacker spot in Arizona's 3-4 defensive system. Fourth-round picks Sam Acho (2011) and O'Brien Schofield (2010) might step into the starting spots of Joey Porter and Clark Haggans , but value …
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Texas’ Acho following in brother’s footsteps… ran Randall’s position workout. Acho was impressive in his position drills ..... another boost given that his brother — Sam Acho — was a fourth-round draft pick ..... Kheeston Randall , Rudy's BBQ , Sam Acho , Texas
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How more free-agent signings impact 2012 NFL Draft… These moves could instead push the team to add another linebacker, even with mid-round picks O'Brien Schofield and Sam Acho coming up to replace aging free agents Jerry Porter and Clark Haggans , if they see Melvin Ingram, Nick Perry, or Dont …
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Playbook: Cardinals must address offense this offseason
… Givens . Priority 2 – Forcing turnovers Ray Horton’s defense was an improved unit with rookies Patrick Peterson and Sam Acho playing significant roles. But these guys racked up plenty of playing time because the defense still couldn’t help …
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For some promising 2011 rookies, the best is yet to come… the meantime, here are some under-the-radar rookies who could find their names on Pro Bowl rosters in the future: Sam Acho , LB, Cardinals: A fourth-round pick who played defensive end in college and has been playing lights out at linebacker …
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49ers Cardinals Football - Alex Smith, Clark Haggans, Sam AchoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Arizona Cardianls linebacker Clark Haggans (53) and Sam Acho (94) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 21-19. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
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Cardinals Rams Football - Sam AchoArizona Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho celebrates after recovering a fumble during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Peterson, Wells captivate as Cards top Rams
… gains of 71 and 53 yards. The latter set up Jay Feely 's go-ahead 22-yard field goal with 4:12 remaining. Rookie Sam Acho also had a career day on defense with two sacks and a fumble recovery for Arizona (4-7), which did enough to overcome …
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Cardinals Rams Football - Sam Bradford, Sam AchoSt. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, front, fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho for an eight-yard loss during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The fumble was recovered by Arizona. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
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Kendricks fumbleRams rookie TE Lance Kendricks fumbles the ball in the third quarter. Cardinals LB Sam Acho recovers.
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Cardinals Rams Football - Adam Goldberg Sam Bradford, Sam AchoSt. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, is sacked for a nine-yard loss by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho , center, as Rams offensive tackle Adam Goldberg, right, defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
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Rams Cardinals Football - Sam Bradford, Sam AchoSt. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Sam Acho (94) during fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 19-13 in overtime. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Wells active for Cardinals in Week 8 matchup vs. Ravens
… put linebacker Joey Porter (knee) and safety Kerry Rhodes (foot) on the inactive list. Porter was to be replaced by Sam Acho , and Rashad Johnson starts for Rhodes. Baltimore's inactives include wide receiver Lee Evans (ankle) and guard Ben …
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Steelers Cardinals Football - Ben Roethlisberger, Sam AchoPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles under pressure from Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho (95) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Steelers won 32-20. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Cardinals Camp Football - Sam AchoArizona Cardinals' rookie outside linebacker Sam Acho arrives at the team's NFL football training facility Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals' training camp opens Friday in Flagstaff. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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NFC West: Seahawks upgrade O-line; 49ers land a QB
… School 1 5 Patrick Peterson CB LSU 2 38 Ryan Williams RB Virginia Tech 3 69 Robert Housler TE Florida Atlantic 4 103 Sam Acho OLB Texas 5 136 Anthony Sherman RB Connecticut 6 171 Quan Sturdivant LB North Carolina 6 184 David Carter DT UCLA 7 249 …
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Draft debate: Bowers has chance to be best pick after Round 1… issues than past regimes in New York. I really liked the Sam Acho pick by the Cardinals in the fourth round as well as the Patriots adding Ryan Mallett in Round 3. Acho will compete early at outside linebacker and is a high …
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Explosive additions set up Cardinals for run at NFC West
… Virginia Tech 3 69 Robert Housler TE Florida Atlantic 4 103 Sam Acho OLB Texas 5 136 Anthony Sherman RB Connecticut 6 171 Quan ..... athlete capable of stretching the field down the middle. Sam Acho and Quan Sturdivant are excellent value selections with …
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Analysts tab favorite picks of Day 3
… back type he will line up in the backfield and off the line. Pat Kirwan : OLB Sam Acho , Cardinals, Round 4 (103) — I do love the Marcus Cannon pick. But I think ..... Rodgers , Jason La Canfora , Marcus Cannon , Michael Lombardi , Pat Kirwan , Sam Acho
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Draft notes: Acho nothing to sneeze at in Arizona
… with the 103rd overall pick, but they did take Texas LB Sam Acho . He played down at Texas, but with Darnell Dockett and ..... Dolphins , Mike Mayock , Minnesota Vikings , Quinton Carter , Sam Acho , Seattle Seahawks
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Day 2: A scramble for QBs, Bowers at top of second round
… John Moffitt OG Wisconsin Pick No. 58 Jerrel Jernigan WR Troy St. Pick No. 59 Randall Cobb WR Kentucky Pick No. 60 Sam Acho LB Texas Pick No. 61 Kenrick Ellis NT Hampton Pick No. 62 Edmund Gates WR Abilene Christian Pick No. 63 Joseph Barksdale …
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With draft in rearview mirror, NFL looks toward uncertain future
… to improve their pass rush, selected Texas linebacker Sam Acho in the fourth round. The 6-1, 257-pounder in December ..... College Hall of Fame as the nation's top scholar athlete. Acho 's parents emigrated from Nigeria, and each summer he …
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Still some top-tier talent left from Hot 100
… Oklahoma), Daniel Thomas (RB, Kansas State), Demarcus Van Dyke (DB, Miami), Shareece Wright (DB, USC). Tier 8 Sam Acho (DL, Texas), Clint Boling (OL, Georgia), Alex Green (RB, Hawaii), Kendall Hunter (RB, Oklahoma State …
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Mocking the seventh round
… Kansas City – Drake Nevis , DL, LSU 21. Washington (from Indianapolis) – Jerrel Jernigan , WR, Troy 22. Baltimore – Sam Acho , OLB, Texas 23. Philadelphia (from Seattle) – Jacquizz Rodgers , RB, Oregon State 24. New Orleans – Virgil Green …
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Teams with a quarterback need could stock up early in Round 2
… Kyle Rudolph , TE, Notre Dame 60. New England Patriots, Ryan Williams , RB, Virginia Tech 61. San Diego Chargers, Sam Acho , LB, Texas 62. Chicago Bears , Edmund Gates , WR, Abilene Christian 63. Pittsburgh Steelers , Joseph Barksdale …