NFL draft: New Lion Riley Reiff, from small town, proves dreams do come true
Detroit Free
Robert Griffin III was the number two overall draft pick of the Washington Redskins during Thursday night's NFL Draft which nets him a big contract… St. Louis' goal in the 2012 draft was to accumulate as many picks as possible – a reasonable blueprint for a 2-14 team which hasn't made the playoffs since 2004. [...]
Read MoreJeffery a controversial pick for Bears
Chicago Trib
Bears Select Alshon Jeffery ». Jeff Hughes on DA BEARS BLOG. Posted today at 6:58 pm Bears Select Alshon Jeffery. from DA BEARS BLOG by Jeff Hughes posted today at 6:58 pm Chicago traded their fifth–round pick (150th) with the St. Louis Rams to move up five spots and select South Carolina wide receiver Alshon [...]
Read MoreDay 2 of NFL Draft Ends Well for Fleener, Randle
ABC News
By Mark Snyder The only call Mike Martin wanted Friday came in the middle of the NFL draft's third round and technology worked in his favor. Holding his iPhone, the caller ID showed the number was from Tennessee, which was enough to get him shaking as The LSU receiver was the 63rd player chosen in [...]
Read MoreDay 2 of NFL Draft Ends Well for Fleener, Randle
ABC News
Robert Griffin III greets fans at the 2012 NFL Draft. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL). NFL Network @nflnetwork – “@RGIII is styling with his baby blue suit! Whadda ya say @DhaniJones, @kirkmorrison, @michealcostello? Al Goldis/Special to the Free Press By George Sipple Former Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy had to wait a day longer than he [...]
Read MoreCowboys top pick Morris Claiborne looking forward to chance of being Sanders-like
Washington P
3 receiver ranks as one of the bigger questions marks on the Cowboys' roster. Just not in Jerry Jones' mind. He has praised Andre Holmes, a speedy, 6-foot-5 undrafted receiver who spent most of last season on the practice squad. Timeline: Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Draft. http://fortworthinsight.com/news/storify-timeline-dallas-cowboys-2012-nfl-draft/ Storify Timeline: Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Draft « [...]
Read MoreMcClellin looks like he was made to play for Bears
Chicago Trib
By Curtis Shaw Flagg, today at 12:20 am The Chicago Bears selected Boise St. DE hybrid Shea McClellin with the 19th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. Needless to say many were shocked, as either Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus (who was still on the Shea McClellin wasn't born wearing shoulder pads, but he plays [...]
Read MoreNFL Draft 2012 Results: Andrew Luck, RG3 Only Sure Things In First Round
Huffington P
42 minutes ago • AP Six weeks after saying goodbye to Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts handed Andrew Luck a blue and white jersey, expecting him to be their quarterback for the next decade. Luck couldn't have chosen a tougher act to follow, Before he starred at Stanford, the younger Luck built friendships with Kinnear [...]
Read MoreNFL Draft preview: A look at the top quarterback prospects
The Star-Led
I had an opportunity to chat online today with Jesse Bartolis of NFLMocks, a guy whose passion for and knowledge of the NFL Draft may only be surpassed by his love for the New York Giants. Jesse used to post here under The Buffalo Bills are hosting QB Brock Osweiler and LB Luke Kuechly on [...]
Read MoreNFL schedule kicks off with Peyton Manning vs. Steelers
Chicago Sun-
By Dan Graziano | ESPNDallas.com Breakdown: The Cowboys are always a prime-time draw, and while they have only one "Monday Night Football" game on ESPN (Oct. 1 against the Bears), NBC is putting them on in prime time at least three times. By Dan Graziano | ESPNDallas.com Breakdown: The Cowboys are always a prime-time draw, [...]
Read MoreNFL's big hit: Will the Saints' penalty change the game?
USA TODAY
Smith signed at team headquarters a day after Manning was formally introduced in Denver after the 49ers pursued the four-time NFL MVP. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh worked out Manning at Duke last week. "Not offended at all. Smith signed at team headquarters a day after Manning was formally introduced in Denver after the 49ers [...]
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