NFC East Notes: Brown, Graham, Hart, Martin
2014/05/nfc-east-notes-brown-graham-hart-martinEagles' head coach Chip Kelly said he does not expect any other players on the roster to be traded during the draft, reports Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News (via Twitter). … The Rams were in talks to exchange picks with the Ravens in order to jump up to No.
2014 NFL Draft Pick Signings By Team
2014/05/2014-nfl-draft-results-teamOver the last three days, Pro Football Rumors has been updating the draft pick by pick, publishing the complete 2014 NFL draft results. … That list contains all 256 players selected over the course of the draft, in chronological order.
Extra Points: Raiders, Jets, Jags, Lions
2014/05/extra-points-30A flurry of trade activity has dominated Day 2 of the draft --- here's the latest news from New York:… 36 pick to the Cowboys, but they resisted in order to stay ahead of the Titans, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
49ers Acquire Stevie Johnson From Bills
2014/05/49ers-acquire-stevie-johnson-billsGabbert was the 10th overall pick in the 2011 draft and Martin was Miami's No. … With the deal, the Bills are essentially getting back the 2014 fourth-round choice that they sent to Cleveland in order to move up in last night's draft.
Texans Not Expecting To Trade No. 1 Pick
2014/05/texans-expecting-trade-1-pickJadeveon Clowney is generally considered the top player in this year's class, and many mock drafts have him coming off the board first, but Schefter doesn't specify which player Houston is targeting. … 1 could make Houston rethink its stance, and perhaps the club leaked this info in order to prompt potential trade partners to increase their offers.
Jets Draft Notes: QBs, Trading Up, CBs
2014/05/jets-draft-notesWith Rapoport's reports in mind, the Jets' need for a man-cover cornerback make for an interesting storyline, if not a potentially conflicted draft room, as Manish Mehta points out in the New York Daily News. … Rapoport adds (via Twitter) that New York may also be looking to trade up in the first round, likely in order to land a receiver.
NFC Notes: Bucs, Rams, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles
2014/05/nfc-notes-bucs-rams-bears-cowboys-giants-eaglesNews and rumors and coming fast and furious as the draft approaches. … General manager Phil Emery has to turn around the team's poor draft record in order to achieve long-term stability, however.
Bills Still Trying To Trade Up
2014/05/bills-still-trying-tradeClowney and Khalil Mack, the consensus top two pass rushers in the draft, are expected to be long gone by the time the No. … 1 in order to snag Clowney.
NFC South Notes: Bridgewater, Martin, Visits
2014/05/nfc-south-notes-bridgewater-martin-visitsBuccaneers' general manager Jason Licht said he and head coach Lovie Smith do not change grades during the draft process due to performance at pro days. … Cummings writes that the Buccaneers fans would be hesitant to support a pick that passes on playmakers at the skill position in order to add a guard.
NFC North Rumors: Bradford, Suh, Packers
2014/05/nfc-north-rumorsGreen Bay could look to either the late rounds of the draft or to rookie free agency to add a young signal-caller. … In his latest Q&A, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reasons it would take a third-round pick for the Bears to swap first-round positions with the Titans, moving ahead of the Giants in order to draft Aaron Donald.
King’s Latest: Mack, Manziel, Beckham Jr.
2014/05/kings-latest-mack-manziel-beckham-jrOne team within the top ten is seriously considering selecting Zack Martin, who is picking up the most buzz of any player in the draft. … 33 in order to secure a franchise quarterback.
Draft Notes: Eagles, LBs, Jets, Broncos
2014/05/draft-notes-2McGinn's most recent article focuses on the linebacker class, and is also a must-read for draftniks. … Mosley in order to further strengthen their defense.
NFC Draft Notes: Eagles, Vikings, Giants
2014/05/nfc-draft-notes-eagles-vikings-giantsMore draft notes from the NFC... … Is a possible reunion in order?
Ravens’ Draft Notes: Clinton-Dix, Ward, Bucannon
2014/05/ravens-draft-notes-clinton-dix-ward-bucannonIt is no secret that the Ravens have a tremendous need at safety despite drafting Matt Elam in the first round last year. … The team is widely expected to select a safety and an offensive tackle in the first two rounds of the draft in some order, despite a history of taking the best player available.
No Offer Sheets For Doug Baldwin, Byron Bell
2014/05/offer-sheets-doug-baldwin-byron-bellOffer sheets from prospective suitors needed to be finalized by today in order to give the Seahawks and Panthers five days before the draft to decide whether to match or pass on those offers.
Extra Points: Lions, 49ers, Dalton, Draft
2014/05/extra-points-lions-49ers-dalton-draftLongtime Lions scout Silas McKinnie is retiring after next week's draft, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. … After talking to four GMs, Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports says (via Twitter) the consensus top five draft picks seem to be Jadeveon Clowney, Khalil Mack, Sammy Watkins, Greg Robinson, and Jake Matthews, in some order.
Draft Updates: Texans, Browns, Carr, Watkins
2014/05/draft-updates-texans-browns-carr-watkinsIt seems as if one way to forecast which teams might draft Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr is figuring out which clubs are expressing interest in his older brother. … What I do know is, I know the order of our board.
Draft Notes: Manziel, Bridgewater, Giants
2014/05/draft-notes-manziel-bridgewater-giantsIn a piece for CBSSports.com, former agent Joel Corry takes a look at how the 2011 CBA has affected teams' approaches to the draft. … As one front office exec tells Corry, the fifth-year option for first-rounders may result in teams near the back of the top 10 wanting to trade down, in order to get that fifth-year option at a more reasonable price.
NFC West Notes: 49ers, Rams, Mosley, Baldwin
2014/04/nfc-west-notes-49ers-rams-mosley-baldwinThe 49ers are expected to be aggressive in this draft, looking to trade up in the first round in order to secure a top prospect. … In order to do so, they need a trade partner, and Bill Williamson of ESPN.com explored a few options.
Falcons Exercise Julio Jones’ 2015 Option
2014/04/falcons-exercise-julio-jones-2015-optionIt was just over three years ago that the Falcons sent a handful of draft picks to the Browns in order to move up in the 2011 draft and snag Jones with the sixth overall pick.
King’s Latest: Falcons, Manziel, Rams, Mack
2014/04/kings-latest-falcons-manziel-rams-mackWith teams reluctant to reveal any of their plans, the weeks leading up to the draft are often filled with a mix of real and false information on teams' preferences and players' stocks. … King passes along the top 10 players on one team's draft board, though he's not sure of the order: Clowney, Mack, Manziel, Blake Bortles, Aaron Donald, Sammy Watkins, and four offensive tackles (Greg Robinson, Jake Matthews, Zack Martin, Taylor Lewan).
The Vikings’ Quarterback Situation
2014/04/vikings-quarterback-situationTomasson hopes to remind the hometown team that Drew Brees (second round), Russell Wilson (third round), and Tom Brady (sixth round) all achieved their Super Bowl rings and elite status without being drafted in the first round. … The Vikings will not have to take a signal caller with their first-round pick in order to come away with their quarterback of the future, writes Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press.
Prospect Profile: Teddy Bridgewater
2014/04/prospect-profile-teddy-bridgewaterThe quarterback position is the number one priority for a handful of teams drafting in the top ten. … Thought of as "NFL ready" due to his quick release, poise in the pocket, and ability to quickly scan and read defenses, there were moments in time when it was a foregone conclusion that Bridgewater and Jadeveon Clowney would be drafted first and second overall, in some order.
AFC Notes: Browns, Garoppolo, Texans, Watt
2014/04/afc-notes-browns-garoppolo-texans-wattDrafting an elite non-quarterback with the fourth overall pick and addressing the QB position with pick No. … 26 spot in order to snatch up one of the QBs Cleveland is considering.
Pompei’s Latest: Rice, Pryor, Hyde, Draft
2014/04/pompeis-latest-rice-pryor-hyde-draftIn today's column, Dan Pompei of Bleacher Report writes that executives see this year's draft as rich in offensive talent and lacking in defenders. … People who know the wide receiver say he has been working his tail off in order to come back from a torn ACL healthy and stronger than ever and maximize his value next year.