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Pirates will wait on injured draft pick (AP)
2008-06-09 02:09:00 The Pittsburgh Pirates may wait until close to the Aug. 15 deadline for signing drafted players before deciding whether to sign and how much to offer injured second-round choice Tanner Scheppers. The hard-throwing right-hander, whose fastball is in the range of 95 mph, was projected to be drafted by the midpoint of the first round. Read ...
By: MLB News Blog
Press Release on First Round Draft Pick From The Orioles...
2008-06-05 23:15:00 The Orioles today selected LHP BRIAN MATUSZ with their first-round selection in the 2008 First Year Player Draft, taking the college junior with the 4th overall pick in the draft.Matusz, 21, is a 6-foot-4, 200-pound left handed pitcher from Cave Creek, AZ. A three-year starter at the University of San Diego, he has gone 12-2 this season with a 1.71 ERA (105.0IP, 20ER) and 141 strikeouts.In his three seasons with the Toreros, he is 26-8 with a 2.94 ERA (317.0IP, 101ER) in 48 games (45 starts) with 397 strikeouts. In 2007, Matusz was named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation's best collegiate player. He was also named to the Wallace Award Watch list for the best collegiate player in the nation and the Roger Clemens Award Watch list, vying for the nation's best collegiate pitcher.Matusz is a graduate of St. Mary?s High School, where he earned two varsity letters and was named Arizona Player of the Year award along with a Baseball America All-America distinctio...
By: The Oriole Post
5th Round Draft Pick, QB Josh Johnson, adjusting to NFL Life
2008-05-06 18:00:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneer 5th Round Draft Pick Quarterback Josh Johnson is adjusting to the Pro Life. Surprisingly its a lot like his freshman year in college: "It?s like you?re a freshman," Johnson said, shortly after his first practice as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. "The way I was thinking about it is like you went from high school to college as a freshman. Now I?m just at the next freshman level for me. - Buccaneers.com As expected, Josh was as nervous as anyone of us would have been had we taken the field as a Buccaneer: There was a little bit of extra juice, just to be back on the field," Johnson said. "You?ve got to get your feet wet, but once practice was on, it was football again. It kind of became reality," Johnson said, referring to the first time he pulled on his Buccaneers practice jersey. "Finally today it hit me that I have an opportunity to play for an NFL team, so that?s when it sank in" - Buccaneers.com Josh Johnson on what its like to take the inevitable verbal beating from H...
By: Buc'Em
Steelers? draft pick Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint
2008-05-06 02:17:00 Steelers draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Monday. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Oh Yeah, Cedric Benson Was Worth That Draft Pick
2008-05-04 22:38:00 Oh Yeah, Cedric Benson Was Worth That Draft Pick Posted by Dave as Chicago Bears, NFL at 11:14 AM EDT on May 4th, 2008 Credric Benson was the fourth overall draft in the 2005 NFL Draft, and hes since done nothing. Hes finally broken into the headlines,
By: mini wisdom
Better Know a Draft Pick: Tulsa Quaterback Paul Smith
2008-05-02 12:30:00 The least you should know about PAUL SMITH... Height 6-1 Weight 208 lbs 40 Yard Dash 4.95 20 Yard Dash 2.81 Bench Reps 26 3 Cone 7.02 Compares To: TROY SMITH-Baltimore: "Both posted impressive numbers as seniors but lack the size and bulk you look for in a quarterback and likely are better fits for a West Coast offense. Smith can dink-and-dunk a defense to death, but he's not a threat as a vertical passer. In an ideal world, he joins the minions of quarterbacks in Tampa Bay, where Jeff Garcia is the perfect tutor for any West Coast quarterback. " Serious Interview With all your on and off-the-field accomplishments, what’s been the overall highlight of your football career? All the individual stuff is neat, not only personally but for the team. Going to three bowl games in my three years as a starter provided a level of consistency. As the starter at the position most people consider the leader of the team. Tul...
Bucs 5th Round NFL Draft Pick: QB Josh Johnson
2008-04-29 05:14:00 Raise your hand if you already created new Bucs QB Josh Johnson via Madden on your Video Game system... Come on don't lie... I was dismayed when Jon Gruden took a Quarterback with that 5th Round Pick, but I was curious as to how the kid's 4.53 speed would play out on my PS2... I gotta say, yeah boy!! Video Game characters aside, this guy has the make-up to be a very special Quarterback in Jon Gruden's system. I know, where have you heard that before. Gruden was quoted as saying in the off-season that he wanted a chance to draft a 1st round Quarterback. Well my man, with Grads and now JJ, that ought to add up to a 1st Round Quarterback.. Hopefully you can mold this guy. I know I look forward to it.What makes Josh exciting? Probably his ability to make plays happen with his feet and his athletic ability to avoid the rush. He's a smart player who does a good job reading the defense and progressing through reads. Despite great legs, he looks for the pass first, and knows when to run...
By: Buc'Em
1st Round NFL Draft Pick Mr. Aqib Talib introduced to the Media
2008-04-29 02:52:00 1st Round NFL Draft Pick and "NEW" Tampa Bay Buccaneer CB Aqib Talib was introduced to the Media today.. Be sure to listen to the audio below. The guy LOVES football, many NFL players do, but if you take anything away from Talib's press conference, its that he has a passion for this sport. Talib on the meaning of his first name: "It's a Muslim name," Talib said. "I know my first name means, 'the last to come.' I'm the youngest of four kids so my first name means the last to come. My last name means ... I don't know."Gruden on the meaning of Talib's last name: "His name means 'good corner,' I hope," Gruden said.Talib on the impact of winning MVP of his team's Bowl Game: "I didn't even realize I had won a trophy.. I woke up the next morning and they told me I had won a trophy. I was just excited to win that game"Aqib on the being Drafted by the Buccaneers: "It's just wonderful," Talib said. "It's a dream come true for me. It's an honor to be able to start my NFL caree...
By: Buc'Em
Head Coach Jon Gruden on 1st Round Draft Pick CB Aqib Talib
2008-04-28 13:45:00 Buccaneers.com provides a good collection of quotes from Head Coach Jon Gruden about 1st Round Draft Pick CB Aqib Talib: Gruden on Talib the person: "You're going to meet a guy that has tremendous confidence, he's got a real passion to play," Gruden said. "It's a contagious vibe. He's a leader at [KU], and when you watch him practice or when you see him play, you know who No. 3 is. You just can't help but walk away feeling his presence on a football field. He's that kind of competitor and playmaker. He's a guy that sits on the edge of the chair and he just wants to go out and play," Gruden said. "He wants to be in the yard playing ball, it's just what he does. We need that. We need some juice here, certainly some playmaking, and we need some confidence. Sometimes when he plays there's a little arrogance, honestly. I like this guy a lot. He's a great kid. Football means the world to him, and I think he'll represent us well. I expect him to come in here and full-force com...
By: Buc'Em
Head Coach Jon Gruden on 1st Round Draft Pick CB Aqib Talib
2008-04-28 12:45:00 Buccaneers.com provides a good collection of quotes from Head Coach Jon Gruden about 1st Round Draft Pick CB Aqib Talib:Gruden on Talib the person: "You're going to meet a guy that has tremendous confidence, he's got a real passion to play," Gruden said. "It's a contagious vibe. He's a leader at [KU], and when you watch him practice or when you see him play, you know who No. 3 is. You just can't help but walk away feeling his presence on a football field. He's that kind of competitor and playmaker. He's a guy that sits on the edge of the chair and he just wants to go out and play," Gruden said. "He wants to be in the yard playing ball, it's just what he does. We need that. We need some juice here, certainly some playmaking, and we need some confidence. Sometimes when he plays there's a little arrogance, honestly. I like this guy a lot. He's a great kid. Football means the world to him, and I think he'll represent us well. I expect him to come in here and full-force compet...
By: Buc'Em
2008 NFL Draft Pick #119, The Denver Broncos Select...
2008-04-27 18:49:00 The Broncos make DB Jack Williams their second selection in the 4th round. Talk about it here!
By: Mile High Report
2008 NFL Draft Pick #108, The Denver Broncos Select...
2008-04-27 18:13:00 The Broncos take OG Cory Lichtensteiger! Talk about it here!
By: Mile High Report
First Draft Pick of 2008
2008-04-26 19:41:00 Well the mystery of the first pick was given away a little premature.The Dolphins signed Jake Long to a 5 year deal worth 57.5 million.Long is brought in to build the offensive line hoping to give whichever guy is quarterback some protection. He should also help the running game which struggled after Ronnie Brown went down.Was this the right choice for Miami?Well so far I think it is, but only time will tell. Who will be draft pick #2?
Sources: Saints? Shockey talks stall over draft pick
2008-04-26 04:58:00 New Orleans’s apparent deal for would-be new tight end Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay with the Giants’ demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick for the former Pro Bowler, ESPN’s John Clayton reports. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
You know that 1st Round NFL Draft Pick? Meet DE Jared Allen
2008-04-18 01:41:00 ...UPDATE...Apparently the Bucs and Vikings are having reservations about dumping a ton of money into Jared Allen's lap. The fact that he has a tendency to drink, alot, coupled with the fact that he owns a sports BAR that features "Jared Juice" apparently doesnt sit well with either club and it shouldnt. If the man's jersey number selection (69) wasnt enough, his bar's slogan says it all "Wine 'Em, Dine 'Em, 69 'Em" if the Bucs sign him after that, maybe he'll do an interview here at Buc 'Em, eh, maybe not. I can see a Jared's Arena & Grill going right up beside Tampa's own Mons Venus... Stay classy Jared! Reports everywhere have the Bucs attempting to trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for franchise tagged DE Jared Allen. You may remember last season when the Bucs were rumored to be trading for the Saints Charles Grant, going so far as to have him visit their facilities. I didnt cover that much, as it didnt seem like a real possibility. This Jared Allen situation on the ot...
By: Buc'Em
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #22 - Dallas Cowboys
2008-04-14 18:33:00 With the 21st pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Washington Redskins select Limas Sweed, WR, Texas. Sweed won by just 1% of the vote. He picked up 21% while Phillip Merling earned 20%. So the 5 most recent picks look like this: 17. Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida (58%) 18. Houston Texans - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia (28%) 19. Philadelphia Eagies - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal (41%) 20. Tampa Bay Bucs - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. (29%) 21. Washington Redskins - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (21%) To see the entire draft so far, click here. Next up, with pick #22, are the Dallas Cowboys. For Cowboys' news and analysis, head over to Blogging The Boys. Below are their draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Cornerback: Jacques Reeves left as a free agent and he wasn't a star that still hurts. At the absolute least Dallas needs an upgrade in the nickel who they can groom to ultimately start in a year ...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #21 - Washington Redskins
2008-04-11 18:43:00 With the 20th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State. Thomas just edged out Mike Jenkins, 29% to 27%. So the 5 most recent picks look like this: 16. Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (57%) 17. Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida (58%) 18. Houston Texans - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia (28%) 19. Philadelphia Eagies - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal (41%) 20. Tampa Bay Bucs - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. (29%) To see the entire mock draft so far, click here. Next up, with the 21st selection, are the Washington Redskins. For all things Redskins, head over to Hogs Haven. Below are the Redskins' draft needs: 1. Defensive End: Andre Carter has turned out to be a real good free agent signing and he's racking up sacks but Phillip Daniels is 35 years old and there is basically little or no quality depth to speak of. 2. Wide Receivers: Starters Sa...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #20 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008-04-10 18:31:00 With the 19th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal. Jackson pulled away, picking up 41% of the vote. Two wide receivers placed 3nd and 3rd, with Limas Sweed getting 22% of the vote and Devin Thomas getting 18%. So the 5 most recent picks look like this: 15. Detroit Lions - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon (29%) 16. Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (57%) 17. Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida (58%) 18. Houston Texans - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia (28%) 19. Philadelphia Eagies - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal To see the entire draft so far, click here. Up next, with pick #20, are the Buccaneers. For all things Buccaneers, head to Buc 'Em. Below are their draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Tackle: The days of Warren Sapp & Booger McFarland wreaking havoc in the middle are long gone and now they've been replaced by Ch...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #19 - Philadelphia Eagles
2008-04-09 18:29:00 With the 18th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Houston Texans select Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia. Albert won a tight one, picking up 28% of the vote. Second place was Gosder Cherilus with 23% followed by Mike Jenkins with 18%. So the 5 most recent picks look like this: Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt (52%) Detroit Lions - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon (29%) Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (57%) Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida (58%) Houston Texans - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia (28%) To see the entire draft so far, click here. Next up, with the 19th selection, are the Philadelphia Eagles. For insight and analysis into the Eagles, head over to Bleeding Green Nation. Below are the Eagles' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Wide Receiver: Reggie Brown's a nice #2 target but Kevin Curtis is probably better suited for a #3 role like he played with the Rams. They can get by with this group b...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #18 - Houston Texans
2008-04-08 18:30:00 With the 17th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida. Harvey picked up 58% of the vote. He was followed by Phillip Merling (15%) and Gosder Cherilus (9%). Here are the 5 most recent picks of our draft: Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt Detroit Lions - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida Also, to see the entire mock draft so far, click here. Next up, with the 18th pick, are the Houston Texans. For the best insight and analysis on the Texans, head over to Battle Red Blog. Below are the Texans' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Offensive Tackle: From the broken record department: Houston still doesn't have a stud left tackle and you have to think they will eventually want to address that long-standing problem. You'd think. 2. Out...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #17 - Minnesota Vikings
2008-04-07 18:43:00 With the 16th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy. McKelvin received 57% of the vote, with Aqib Talib in second place (12%) and Mike Jenkins in third (10%). So here are the 5 most recent picks in this draft: Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt Detroit Lions - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy To see the entire mock draft so far, click here. Up next, with the 17th overall pick, are the Minnesota Vikings. The Daily Norseman has all the insight and analysis you could want on the Vikings. Also, below are the Vikings' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive End: Erasmus James has been a big bust and Kenechi Udeze will miss at least the 2008 season while he battles leukemia so they're really in desperate need of a legitimate stud pass rush...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #16 - Arizona Cardinals
2008-04-04 18:29:00 With the 15th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon. Stewart received 29% of the vote, with Derrick Harvey getting 22% and Leodis McKelvin picking up 13%. So here are the last 5 picks of this mock draft: Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt Detroit Lions - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon To see the entire mock draft, click here. Next up, with the 16th overall pick, are the Arizona Cardinals. Their draft needs are below, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Cornerback: Eric Green and Rod Hood aren't shutdown types by any stretch and Antrel Rolle has officially made the move to safety. That means they're now severely lacking in both quality and depth. 2. Defensive End: Darnell Dockett is a perfect fit at defensive end in their 3-4 scheme but the Cards could s...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #15 - Detroit Lions
2008-04-03 18:36:00 With the 14th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt. Williams picked up 52% of the vote. Second place was Branden Albert with 10%. So here are the last 5 picks of the draft: New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt To see the entire mock draft so far, click here. Up next, with the 15th pick, are the Detroit Lions. For analysis and insight on the Lions, head over to Pride of Detroit. Below are the Lions' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Running Back: Kevin Jones was never able to stay healthy and was sent packing which essentially leaves little (Brian Calhoun) or nothing (Aveion Cason) on their roster at the running back position. 2. Offensive Tackle: George Foster was a massive di...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #14 - Chicago Bears
2008-04-02 18:59:00 With the 13th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois. This was the closest vote yet, with Mendenhall getting 32% and Chris Williams getting 31%. So here's how the last 5 picks look: Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) To see the entire draft so far, click here. Up next, with pick #14, are the Chicago Bears. Below are the Bears' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Quarterback: Is there any doubt that this is #1? For years now the Bears have had issues under center and it may have cost them a Super Bowl. It's time to find a long-term solution once and for all. 2. Offensive Tackle: Fred Miller has played his last down in a Bears uniform so a starter is needed at right tackle and with...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mpck Draft: Pick #13 - Carolina Panthers
2008-04-01 18:43:00 With the 12th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Denver Broncos select Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt. Otah picked up 30% of the vote, followed closely by Chris Williams, who got 22% of the vote. Kenny Phillips finished in third with 13%. So here are the last 5 picks in the mock draft: Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) You can see the entire mock draft by clicking here. Up next, with the 13th pick, are the Carolina Panthers. Check out Cat Scratch Reader for the best Panthers' analysis and insight. Below are the draft needs for the Panthers, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Offensive Tackle: Both Jordan Gross and Travelle Wharton were free agents who were retained but Wharton is going to be moving inside to guard which means they still need to find a stud...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #12 - Denver Broncos
2008-03-31 18:56:00 With the 11th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma. This was the closest vote yet, with Kelly picking up 25% of the vote. Devin Thomas and Leodis McKelvin each picked up 22% of the vote. So here is how the last 5 picks have gone: New England Patriots - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn St. (32%) Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) To see the entire mock draft, click here. Up next, with the 12th pick, are the Denver Broncos. For Broncos news and insight, head over to the Mile High Report. Below are Denver's draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Tackle: The Sam Adams experiment was a huge bust and to say that there is almost nothing beyond last years 4th round pick Marcus Thomas would likely qualify as a major understatem...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #11 - Buffalo Bills
2008-03-28 18:19:00 With the 10th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the New Orleans Saints select Keith Rivers, LB, USC. This was a tight race, with Rivers picking up 41% of the vote and Leodis McKelvin getting 32% of the vote. Jeff Otah was third, with 10%. So here's how the last 5 picks have gone: New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St. (56%) New England Patriots - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn St. (32%) Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) To see the entire draft so far, click here. Up next, with pick #11, are the Buffalo Bills. For the best Bills insight and analysis, head over to Buffalo Rumblings. Below are their draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Wide Receiver: This is a team in desperate need of some size at wideout. Lee Evans, Roscoe Parrish and Josh Reed are all under six feet tall so it's probably time to add a big guy to c...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #10 - New Orleans Saints
2008-03-27 18:13:00 With the 9th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC. Ellis picked up 80% of the vote, which is the largest total so far. A distant second place was Keith Rivers with 5%. So here's how the last 5 picks in our draft have gone: Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St. (30%) New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St. (56%) New England Patriots - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn St. (32%) Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) To see the entire draft so far, click here. Next up, rounding out the top 10, are the New Orleans Saints. Below are the Saints' needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Tackle: Brian Young, Hollis Thomas & Kendrick Clancy are all okay but there is not an impact player among them and it is probably time to bring in a difference maker in the middle of the line. 2. Outside Linebacker: Scott...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #9 - Cincinnati Bengals
2008-03-26 18:36:00 With the 8th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU. Dorsey finished with 41% of the vote. Brian Brohm was 2nd with 22% and Leodis McKelvin was 3rd with 17%. So here's how our draft looks as of now: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (47%) Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St. (30%) New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St. (56%) New England Patriots - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn St. (32%) Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Next up, with the 9th pick, are the Cincinnati Bengals. For Bengals analysis and insight, you can check out Cincy Jungle. Below are the Bengals' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Tackle: Domata Peko's developed into a solid starter and is still improving but John Thornton's bes...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #8 - Baltimore Ravens
2008-03-25 18:17:00 With the 7th pick of The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the New England Patriots select Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State. Rodgers-Cromartie narrowly squeaked by Leodis McKelvin, 32% to 31%. Glenn Dorsey was in third, with 14%. So the mock draft now looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (47%) Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St. (30%) New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St. (56%) New England Patriots - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn St. (32%) Next up, with the 8th pick, are the Baltimore Ravens. For the latest analysis and insight into everything Ravens, check out Baltimore Beatdown. Below are the Ravens' draft needs, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Quarterback: Even if he could manage to stay healthy the days of Steve McNair being a top signal calle...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #7 - New England Patriots
2008-03-24 18:11:00 With the sixth pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the New York Jets select Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State. Gholston picked up 56% of the vote, with Glenn Dorsey picking up 15% and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie getting 11% of the vote. So the mock draft now looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (47%) Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St. (30%) New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St. (56%) Next up with pick #7 is everybody's favorite team to hate, the New England Patriots. For Patriots' news and insight, you can check out Pats Pulpit. And as always, the Pats' draft needs are below and are courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Cornerback: Asante Samuel is gone. Randall Gay is gone. Heck, they even lost Eugene Wilson! Other than maybe Ellis Hobbs there is not anything resembling ...
By: The Phinsider
Niners forfeit draft pick for tampering with Briggs
2008-03-24 17:32:00 The 49ers have forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Meet WR/PR DeSean Jackson (California) potential Tampa Bay Buc Draft Pick
2008-03-22 01:10:00 DeSean Jackson is first and foremost a dual threat. He excels at receiving and returning the football, color me intrigued. Jackson finished with 52 career plays of 20 yards or more. Scout.com lists Jackson as the Nation’s 7th best Wide Receiving Prospect. Before enrolling in Cal, DeSean participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, he caught 7 balls for 141 yards. He also attempted a summersault for a touchdown and landed on the 1 YARD LINE, hah! A Heisman hopeful last season, a right thigh injury limited his touches. Jackson also missed the 1st Quarter of Cal’s 2007 Armed Forces Bowl for breaking undisclosed team rules.DeSean at Cal’s Pro Days Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears DeSean Jackson pajamas. DeSean as a Punt Returner When the boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for DeSean Jackson. DeSean featured by ESPN's Gameday Crew DeSean Jackson's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. Ever. DeSean as a Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson is ...
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The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #6 - New York Jets
2008-03-21 17:39:00 With the fifth pick of The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State. This was the closest vote yet, with Clady getting 30% of the vote and Glenn Dorsey getting 27%. Vernon Gholston followed in 3rd with 12%. So the draft now looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (47%) Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St. (30%) Up next is pick #6, which belongs to the NY Jets. You can head over to NY Landing Strip if you want to get up to date insight on the Jets. And below are the Jets' draft needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Wide Receiver: After talking about it for a couple of years they finally "jettisoned" Justin McCareins so depth is needed. If he keeps complaining about his contract Laveranues Coles could be gone too. 2. Cornerback: Dar...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #5 - Kansas City Chiefs
2008-03-20 17:40:00 With the fourth pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas. McFadden won with 47% of the vote. Vernon Gholston followed in second with 25%. Glenn Dorsey came in third with 17%. So now the draft looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (47%) Next up is the fifth pick, which belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs. For all the Chiefs' news and insight you could want, head over to Arrowhead Pride. Listed below are the Chiefs' draft needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Offensive Line: What had been a team strength for many years has now become their greatest weakness. It's not easy to replace guys like Willie Roaf and Will Shields and they certainly proved that. 2. Cornerback: Ty Law was sent packing and Patrick Surtain is near the e...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #4 - Oakland Raiders
2008-03-19 17:36:00 With the third pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College. Ryan received 68% of the total vote. Glenn Dorsey was in second place, with 21%. So now the draft looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Up next, with the 4th pick, are the Oakland Raiders. For all of your Raider needs, including news and insight, check out Silver and Black Pride. Below are the Raiders' draft needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Line: Depending on where the choose to play Tommy Kelly, who they grossly overpaid for in free agency, they will either need find a stud pass rusher at defensive end or defensive tackle. 2. Offensive Tackle: Either Kwame Harris or second year pro Mario Henderson will hold down the old fort at left tackle (they hope) but Cornell Green leaves much to be desi...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #3 - Atlanta Falcons
2008-03-18 17:39:00 With the second pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the St. Louis Rams select Jake Long, OT, Michigan. Jake Long finished with 67% of the vote. He was followed by Vernon Gholston (21%) and Glenn Dorsey (7%). So that makes the draft so far look like this: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Up next, with the 3rd pick, are the Atlanta Falcons. Below are their needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Quarterback: Neither Joey Harrington or Byron Leftwich were the long-term answer and even though Chris Redman played admirably late in the year this franchise needs a signal caller in the worst way. 2. Offensive Tackle: Wayne Gandy was sent packing and will need to be replaced at left tackle because it's highly unlikely that guys like Renardo Foster and Quinn Ojinnaka are starting material in the NFL. 3. Defensive Tackle: Rod Coleman was their one impact presence on the interior but he's gon...
By: The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #2 - St. Louis Rams
2008-03-17 17:37:00 With the first pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Miami Dolphins have selected Chris Long, DE, Virginia. Long received 49% of the votes, with Jake Long in second place at 34%. A distant third was Matt Ryan, with 7%. So up next is the #2 pick, belonging to the St. Louis Rams. Below are their draft needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive End: Leonard Little will turn 34-years-old during the 2008 season and he is starting to wear down while James Hall was recently cut, leaving Victor Adeyanju as a starter on the other side. 2. Wide Receiver: Isaac Bruce, who was the last Ram around from the old Los Angeles days, was let go which means the depth is now extremely sketchy behind their starters Torry Holt & Drew Bennett. 3. Offensive Line: Two years in a row now Orlando Pace has gone down with season-ending injuries, Alex Barron is best suited for the right side and there are still a ton of question marks on the interior. To vote, click on "entry ...
By: The Phinsider
Texans trade draft pick to Broncos for OL Myers
2008-03-17 17:12:00 The Houston Texans traded their sixth-round pick in April’s draft Monday to Denver for center Chris Myers. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #1 - Miami Dolphins
2008-03-13 22:35:00 Well I posed the question to everyone in the community and it seems as though there is enough interest in doing a community mock draft. So here's how it will work. Every weekday, I will post a thread on the main page about whichever team is up to pick. I'll recap the picks up to this point and then post a scouting report or two from a draft website about what that team's needs happen to be. Then I'll attach a poll which asks you all who you think the pick will be. You'll then have to the deadline I give you to vote on the pick. And we'll continue on until we are done with the first round, which will likely be the day before the NFL Draft. We'll then see how accurate we have been. So I figured I'd get this thing rolling now. First up, the Miami Dolphins. Seeing as how this is a Dolphins website so most (if not all) visitors are Dolphin fans, I don't think I really need to post our draft needs. This is also the onl...
By: The Phinsider
MHR Draft Resource: Draft Pick Chart
2008-03-11 14:15:00 This is an up to date chart that is labeled with each team, the number of the pick and any notes regarding who got which pick from where. Below the fold are the notes themselves, as well as a quick summary of likely Compensatory picks that will be awarded this year (based on the vagaries of free agency around the league), and a link to a site which gives a much more in depth analysis of the likely compensatory picks. This post includes a link to a downloadable PDF that you can print out for handy reference. I will update the chart once the compensatory picks are officially released, as well as several other undisclosed picks that have yet to be officially announced (and may not even fall in this draft year). I hope you all enjoy! Download your printable PDF here! Browns to Cowboys. The Cleveland Browns traded their first-round selection in the 2008 Draft to the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the 36th overall selection in the 2007 Draft (later traded to ...
By: Mile High Report
Heineken's Draft Pick
2008-03-06 21:15:00 Tapping a keg is an activity more associated with the beer-pong set than with fondue lovers -- more Old School than Thirtysomething. But Dutch brewer1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
Strat-O-Kastner > What Should I Get For This Draft Pick?
2008-01-12 01:03:00 JP Kastner takes a pause from preparing for the draft and talks about how to best determine what to ask for when trading draft picks.
By: The RotoFeed
Rule 5 Draft: Pick Then Trade for Cash
2007-12-06 20:22:00 The Rule 5 Draft just concluded and the Marlins picked up RHP Jose (don’t call him Che) Guevara from the Reds and then traded him to the Padres for cash. Since the Marlins have to guarantee him a spot on the roster, it’s safe to say that they simply didn’t have room for ...
By: Fish at Bat
Missing: #1 Overall Draft Pick JaMarcus Russell
2007-10-31 18:16:00 On Monday I commented that I couldn't figure out why Daunte Culpepper was still starting for the Raiders. He isn't playing well this season - a 56% completion rate, 817 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT in five games - and his performance the past two weeks have been especially poor. Culpepper's totals of one touchdown and two interceptions turned a pair of possible (even likely) wins into a 12-10 and a 13-9 defeat. At this rate, the Raiders are going to end up with the top pick in next year's draft where at least they can draft a franchise QB for the future. Errrr...wait. So this brings up the question: Where is JaMarcus Russell? Why isn't he playing? Trent Edwards has played well for Buffalo this season and there are reports that the Dolphins are going to start their QB-of-the-Future, rookie John Beck, when the Dolphins return from their bye. So why isn't the #1 QB - the #1 pick overall - ready and/or able to start his NFL career? There seem to be two ma...
By: The RotoFeed
Subject: Chargers trade 2008 draft pick - by: GoTalkSports
2007-10-20 00:00:00 It was announced today that the San Diego Chargers have traded away their 2008 2nd round draft pick to acquire wide receiver Chris Chambers from the Miami Dolphins. Chambers, a 2nd round draft pick himself in the 2001 draft out of the University of Wisconsin, has yet to truly meet the high expectations set upon him by many early in his career. Chambers is in the 7th season of his career that has, by the standards of those who scouted him, been somewhat of a disappointment. Aside from his rookie year, i...
More On Free Agent Draft Pick Compensation
2007-10-17 23:11:00 I've always felt that my knowledge of Type A/B free agents and the accompanying draft pick compensation was lacking. I'll try to do a better job this year keeping up with the vagaries of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. I was reminded today that the first 15 picks in 2008's draft are protected. That means those 15 teams can sign Type A free agents (pretty much the best ones) and at worst only lose their second-round pick. Here are the first 15 teams drafting in '08: 1. Devil Rays2. Pirates3. Royals4. Orioles5. Giants6. Marlins7. Reds8. White Sox9. Nationals10. Astros11. Rangers12. Athletics13. Cardinals14. Twins15. Dodgers That should make Dodgers fans feel much better about their season. They could've easily missed the cutoff and the playoffs. The Rangers can chase Torii Hunter, the White Sox can chase Aaron Rowand, and the Nats can go after Andruw Jones without risking their picks. On the flip side, these clubs are in jeopardy of losi...
By: The RotoFeed
Chargers trade 2008 draft pick
2007-10-16 18:44:00 It was announced today that the San Diego Chargers have traded away their 2008 2nd round draft pick to acquire...
By: GoTalkSpots.com
Greg Oden, NBA Celebrity and #1 draft pick, out for season
2007-09-13 08:50:00 Celebrated Trail Blazers rookie center Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will likely miss the 2007-2008 season after undergoing knee surgery Thursday, the team said. Tough break for Oden. I was looking forward to seeing how he would do his rookie season. Guess it's all about Kevin Durant for that Rookie of the Year. Popular: 10 hours 29 minutes ago source: (sports.espn.go.com)
By: CelebrityPWN
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