Robert has spent more than two decades covering sports in El Paso and the Southwest Region, including 13 years at 600AM ESPN/El Paso. The former host of "Crunchtime" and co-host of "Sportstalk" with Steve Kaplowitz, Robert also co-hosted KROD's NFL Draft Party. He has spent time as the sideline reporter for UTEP Miner football games and covered sports for KTSM and KVIA. Author and publisher of the 1994 and 1995 Pro Football Draft Preview, Robert became obsessed with the player personnel development side of the NFL in the late 80's and has followed the draft since 1987.
Robert Garcia
NFL Draft Breakdown – Top Prospects By Position
Offense
QB
1. Blake Bortles, Central Florida
2. Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
3. Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
4. Derek Carr, Fresno State
5. Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois
RB
1. Tre Mason, Auburn
2. Charles Sims, West Virginia
3. Bi...
LIST – Top 40 NFL Draft Prospects
Stop me if you’ve heard this before but the 2014 NFL Draft class is the deepest we’ve seen in about a decade. Offensive line, linebacker, and wide receiver are stocked and as usual there will be a panicked run by NFL teams on quarterbacks in the first round...
San Diego Padres Offer A “Swing For Your Seats” Promotion
The San Diego Padres are offering a fan a chance to "go yard!" If you think you carry a big stick and can crank one out of a big league park, then head down to Petco Park in San Diego, March 15. One lucky fan, with one lucky swing can win season tickets to watch the Padres this year...
NFL Combine Wrap-Up – Who Nailed It and Who Failed It
The 2014 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone and now it’s time to rip apart those draft hopefuls. All kidding aside, depending on who you believe, the combine either solidifies a prospect's stance with a team or raises concerns.
In honor of the Sochi Olympics we’re giving out gold, silver and lead medals...
NFL Combine News & Notes
This year’s draft is being hailed as one the deepest in a decade. The NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing and while the talent pool is deep that does not mean there are not questions regarding some of the top players. Let’s start at the top with the projected best player and possible number one pick in the draft, South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney...
NFL Scouting Combine – Laying It All On the 40-Yard Time
If you are itching to make a bet and college basketball along with the NBA just doesn’t do it for you, well Las Vegas has posted odds on several of the events at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. Football gambling lovers, this is for you...
NFL Scouting Combine: To Compete or Not to Compete?
To Compete or Not to Compete? That is the question every year for many possible first-round draft picks as they prepare for the NFL Draft. The 2014 NFL scouting combine is in full swing and quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Derek Carr have already decided their arms will not be on display for NFL scouts, coaches and general managers...
And The Next BMOC (Big Man on Campus) at UT Is ???
Coach Charlie Strong and his University of Texas staff will play host to ex-Trojan quarterback Max Wittek this weekend. If things go right, the former USC slinger may end up starting for the Horns on August 30 against North Texas at Darrell K Royal Stadium...
Richie Incognito Blows Up Twitter with “FACTS”
Richie Incognito’s patience has worn out!
After enduring months of waiting for a resolution regarding the NFL’s investigation into allegations that Incognito bullied teammate Jonathan Martin, the former Dolphins offensive lineman went on the offensive today on his Twitter account...
Is Michael Sam’s Sexuality Affecting His Draft Status?
It’s been less than 24 hours and the accusations are already flying as to whether Michael Sam’s brave move to come out as a homosexual has hurt his NFL draft chances. Sam wrapped up a successful career at Missouri by being name the 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year after recording 11 ½ sacks, with 19 tackles for loss...