Ohio State DE/LB Vernon Gholston says he’ll play “whatever the team that picks me wants. The biggest thing is I’m capable of playing both positions.”
The Bills are looking likely to draft the best cornerback available.
More talk about the huge contracts given to high draft picks.
One writer thinks Cowboys restricted free agent RB Marion Barber is overestimating his value.
The Dolphins either don’t think highly of Delaware QB Joe Flacco or want people to think they don’t think highly of him.
Giants GM Jerry Reese calls his 2007 draft “a little bit overrated.”
Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn’t think there’s a clear-cut top player in this year’s draft.
Eagles C Jamaal Jackson is watching what he eats this off-season.
Says Jets coach Eric Mangini of QBs Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens, “I think it’s just important for both guys to have an opportunity. This is really the decision that I think is best now.”
The Bears may be willing to re-do Devin Hester’s contract even though they have him on the hook for two more years at base salaries of $445,000 and $530,000.
After playing for one Harbaugh in college, QB Josh Johnson could play for another in the NFL.
With Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh unhappy, would the Bengals consider drafting a wide receiver?
Most late first-round quarterbacks haven’t made an impact for the teams that drafted them.
Will so many prime time games disrupt the Browns’ routines?
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is taking an active role in negotiations surrounding DE Jared Allen.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin mentions the offensive and defensive lines first when discussing where his team can improve in the draft.
If the Falcons don’t take Boston College QB Matt Ryan in the first round, they have options in the second round.
Says Panthers GM Marty Hurney of taking a first-round offensive lineman, “It might not be the sexiest pick, but it certainly is one that is extremely important to being successful on offense and winning as a football team.”
The Bucs may be looking to add yet another quarterback in the draft.
Says Texans OT Charles Spencer of working out with CB Dunta Robinson, who is also recovering from an injury, “He’s been huge in my rehab process.”
Rams LT Orlando Pace is confident he’ll be healthy in 2008.
Says Fox analyst Brian Baldinger of Arkansas RB Darren McFadden, “I think he’s the colossal bust in this draft.”
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April 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am
That’s why I enjoy Baldinger…instead of hearing the so-called experts rave about every player, Baldinger throws out a Hot Sports Opinion on the next Adrian Peterson. Good stuff!
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April 20th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Who is Baldi? A horrible analyst who looks like he wears makeup. Where will that douche be if McFadden is a Star? In the I told you so crowd. Just like the nay sayers on Adrian Peterson. And yes there were plenty of nay sayers.
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April 20th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
New York Giants GM Jerry Reese shouldn’t be downgrading or saying his 2007 draft was overrated. There is absolutely no doubt that it was amazing and genius, ranging from his first rounder Aaron Ross all the way to Ahmad Bradshaw as the 7th rounder. Also, what if Reese’s next couple drafts stink? Then he can always go back to this one and say without it the Giants would have never won a Super Bowl.
And, I’m happy the greedy Chicago Bears management is willing to change Devin Hester’s salary. He’s only the greatest return man in the history of the NFL.
As for Brian Baldinger’s proclimation … we’ll have to see. If he is wrong, he deserves mega blame just to say bust regarding anyone this early. As with Adrian Peterson, I see Daren McFadden as an absolute star. He has all the physical tools. To me he looks like the best player in the 2008 NFL draft.
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April 20th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Yeah, but my mom always told me to never trust anyone who’s pinky projects at a right angle to his hand…
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April 20th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Put me on the record now. Darren McFadden is the next Reggie Bush, not the Adrian Peterson or LT2. McFadden is faster and can take it to the house when given a huge hole, but he needs a huge hole. He is not elusive not does he take on tacklers for extra yards.
He will be just like Bush, a good change of pace back who can swing out wide. But will be fully incapable of carrying the team with 30+ touches a game.
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April 20th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Go Browns!
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April 20th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
they said the same thing about Eric Dickerson
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April 20th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
ha! McFadden is the next LT, the kid has played all posititions, Qb, RB, and Safety. He is in fact elusive, and much better than Bush. In a year or two he’ll be able to do 30 touches a game, why? because he carried the Razorbacks on his shoulders all 3 years and pretty much single handedly beat LSU this year. Clearly you don’t know much about McFadden.
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April 20th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
“McFadden is the next LT”
McFadden is going to be playing linebacker?
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April 20th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
I dont want Miami to draft Flacco. I dont see why hes being considered… Personally I think Henne moves the ball very well-look at his Senior Bowl play. Flacco just threw lobbs in the air for anyone to grab… Henne pushed down the field with team mates he didnt know and scored. Thats my kind of QB.
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April 20th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I think Baldi might have a point. McFadden can only run on the outside. He cannot run on the inside. In the NFL, if you can’t run on the inside, then you are not a good runningback. I honestly don’t believe that McFadden is gonna be a top 5 pick. The earliest he’ll go to is the Jets at number 6. That might not even be and option. He might also slip down to Carolina at number 13. He may be a decent RB but he won’t be great
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April 20th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I think Baldi may be right. McFadden can only run on the outside. He stinks at the inside. If you can’t run on the inside, you will not make it in the NFL. Saying McFadden is the next LT is saying that Hilary Clinton will be the best President ever, it just won’t happen. I don’t even believe that he will be a top 5 pick. The earliest he’ll go to is the Jets with number 6. He might even slip down to the Panthers at number 13
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April 21st, 2008 at 12:15 am
“Eagles C Jamaal Jackson is watching what he eats this off-season.”
Well, I usually keep my eyes open when I eat, too.
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April 21st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Ohio State DE/LB Vernon Gholston says he’ll play “whatever the team that picks me wants. The biggest thing is I’m capable of playing both positions.”
And capable of completely sucking at both positions.
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