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04/25
Post Draft - Each and every year I refrain from picking the winners and losers in the Draft because nobody truly knows how a teams draft will turnout until several years down the line, but I can't help but comment on one football team that really helped themselves and another that may have set themselves back with their moves. The New England Patriots are the best team in the NFL in terms of being able to work the board. Not only did the Patriots fill needs and come away with five potential starters in the draft, but they also committed highway robbery by fleecing the Carolina Panthers out of their second round pick in the 2011 Draft by trading the Panthers their third-round pick in the 2010 Draft. The Panthers 2011 pick will likely turn out to be a Top 5 pick in that round. On the flip side, the New York Jets came away with two potential starters in CB Kyle Wilson and OG Vladimir Ducasse, but at the end of the day, Jets fans are likely scratching their heads and wondering if they're a better team post-draft after dealing away HB Leon Washington and releasing OG Alan Faneca. The Jets also passed on several edge-rushers in the draft that could have improved their pass rush, and are hoping that the ancient Jason Taylor has one good year left in his body. In my opinion, for a team that was on the brink of playing in the AFC Championship Game, the Jets moves and draft strategy may have set them back a bit.
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04/24
Best Available Prospects...The following prospects are my best available prospects left on the board: QB's - John Skelton, Jevan Snead
Tony Pike; HB's - Lagarette Blount, Jonathan Dwyer; WR - Carlton Mitchell, Blair White, Jacoby Ford, Mardy Gilyard, Mike Williams; TE's -
Dennis Pitta, Aaron Hernandez, Dorin Dickerson, Anthony McCoy; C's - Mark Tennant, Eric Olsen; G's - Marshall Newhouse, Ciron Black;
OT's - Tony Washington, Bruce Campbell, Ed Wang, Selvish Capers; DE's - Everson Griffen, Corey Wooten, Austin Lane, Lindsey Witten;
DT's - Cam Thomas, Geno Atkins, Al Woods; ILB's - Jamar Chaney, Darryle Sharpton, Travis Goethel; OLB - Dekoda Watson, Eric Norwood
Arthur Moats, Simoni Lawrence, Rod Muckelroy, Ricky Sapp, Junior Gallette, Thaddeus Gibson, Adrian Tracey, O'Brien Schofield; FS - Cam
Chancellor, Nick Polk, Jeromy Miles; SS - Reshad Jones, Darrell Stuckey, Myron Rolle, Larry Asante; CB's - Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Kevin
Thomas, Alterraun Verner, Walter Thurmond, Perrish Cox, Chris Chancellor, Domonique Franks, Syd'Quan Thompson, Brad Jones.
Faneca Out In NY...The New York Jets are expected to announce veteran guard Alan Faneca's release on Monday. NJ.com
04/23
Browns Not Targeting Clausen...Mike Lombardi of the NFL Network reports that he was told by a source that the Cleveland Browns are not targeting Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen in the second round.
Bengals Sign Nugent...The Cincinnati Bengals signed kicker Mike Nugent to a two-year contract.
Bills, Browns Interested in Rams Pick...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns have contacted the St. Louis Rams about acquiring the No. 33 overall pick.
Under The Radar...Don't be surprised if Mississippi QB Jevan Snead comes off the board sometime tonight in the third round of the draft. Snead had a dissapointing junior season, but played in a tough SEC conference with little help other than Dexter McCluster this past season. Snead will benifit greatly from working with an NFL quarterbacks coach, and could be one of those players that NFL teams are quietly discussing as a second day draft pick. -Al Fronczak
Slipping into the Third...After completing my second round mock this morning, I have the following well known prospects slipping into the third round of the draft: WR Damien Williams, WR Dexter McCluster, WR Brandon Lafell, WR Eric Decker, TE Rob Gronkowski, DE Corey Wooten, DT Terrance Cody, ILB Sean Lee, FS Major Wright, SS Chad Jones, SS Darrell Stuckey. -Al Fronczak
Bears Draft...Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun Times reports the Chicago Bears are targeting Florida safety Major Wright at pick No. 75 and hope to choose between Kansas' Darrell Stuckey or Virginia Tech's Kam Chancellor if Wright is already off the board. Sun Times
Second Round Mock...My second round mock has been posted on our 2010 NFL Draft page. -Al Fronczak Second Round Mock
Interest in Ravens Pick...Pro Football Weekly is reporting at least one unnamed team is trying to make a move to acquire a pick in the second round of the draft...Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome said he has received an offer for the No. 43 pick, the 11th selection in Round Two. Pro Football Weekly
First Round Reach?...The Jacksonville Jaguars selection of DT Tyson Alualu was viewed as the reach of the first round of the draft, but if he put on the tape, you will see he's an explosive up the field rusher that will be used as a three-technique DT in the Jaguars scheme. I still believe the Jaguars could have picked up an additional pick by moving down in the round, but there was no guarantee that Alualu would still be on the board if they moved down. Alualu posted a better forty-time, short shuttle time, three-cone time, broad jump and vertical numbers than all of the other top defensive tackles in the draft including Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy. -Al Fronczak
Panthers Want McCoy...Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports the Carolina Panthers are interested in moving up in the second round of the draft to take Texas QB Colt McCoy.
04/22
Signings...The Atlanta Falcons re-signed HB Jerious Norwood and punter Michael Koenen to one-year contracts...The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed punter Sav Rocca to a one-year contract.
Redskins/Jamaal Brown...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Washington Redskins could make a move for New Orleans Saints restricted free agent tackle Jamaal Brown by dealing DT Albert Haynesworth for a second or a third-round pick in the draft...the move would allow them to get in the ballpark for Brown. NFL.com
Eagles-Dolphins Deal?...Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles are in trade discussions with the Miami Dolphins about trading up to No. 12 overall pick in the draft.
Eric Berry/Redskins...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports other NFL teams in the top 10 of the draft are starting to project Tennessee safety Eric Berry to the Washington Redskins in their internal mock drafts. LaCanfora/Twitter
Redskins Buzz...Inside The Panthers from the Charlotte Observer has the latest draft buzz being the Washington Redskins offering DT Albert Haynesworth, S LaRon Landry, and the No. 4 overall-pick in the draft to the Rams in exchange for the No. 1 overall selection.
Draft Buzz...Michael Lonbardi of the NFL Network believes Florida QB Tim Tebow will come off the board before Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen in the first round of the draft.
Eagles Looking to Move Up...Darren Horton of the NFL Network reports the Philadelphia Eagles have had trade discussions with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars about trading up in the first round of the draft.
Cards Interested In Roethlisberger...John Clayton of ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals contacted the Pittsburgh Steelers with an interest in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. KTAR.com
Draft Buzz...Picking Up Steam - The Washington Redskins could pick safety Eric Berry at pick No. 4...The Cleveland Browns could take Boise State CB Kyle Wilson at No. 7...The Oakland Raiders could take Idaho guard Mike Iupati at pick No. 8...The Seattle Seahawks could take quarterback Jimmy Clausen at No. 14...The Buffalo Bills will trade back into the first round and take quarterback Tim Tebow after passing on a quarterback at pick No. 9.
Dolphins Didn't Want Taylor...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins didn't make Jason Taylor an offer to bring him back after the 2009 season.
Final Mock...In my final mock for the 2010 Draft, I didn't include any potential trades for the teams, instead I projected the players going to the teams that I believe will take them in the Draft. For example I have Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga going to the Chiefs at No. 5, not because I think that Bulaga is the fifth-best prospect in the draft, but because I think there's a good chance the Chiefs will move down a bit and land Bulaga with a later pick. Another example is the Seahawks taking Oklahoma OT Trent Williams with pick No. 14, Williams will never last that long, but I believe the Seahawks and Redskins could pull off a deal in which the Seahawks land Williams since he's their number one tackle on their board. I also have California HB Jahvid Best sneaking into the latter part of the first round, because he's a potential difference maker that just makes plays every time you turn on the tape. Forget the concussion issue, I've been told that he's been medically cleared and the rumors that he was still concerned about the concussions that he suffered last season, were erroneous and planted by some team that hopes he would fall to them. My only regret is not including Georgia Tech WR Demaryious Thomas in my final mock, but I couldn't find a home for him. -Al Fronczak
Redskins Surprise?...Adam Schefter of ESPN, reports the Washington Redskins will pull the first surprise of the NFL Draft...there are other reports surfacing that the Redskins and Rams are in negotiations regarding the first pick in the draft.
Final Mock...My final mock draft is up and posted on our 2010 NFL Draft page. Final Mock -Al Fronczak
Browns Targeting McCoy?...Adam Schefter of ESPN said on the Mike and Mike show that he believes the Cleveland Browns will trade up into the back end of the first round to take Texas quarterback Colt McCoy.
Bills Targeting Tebow?...Adam Schefter of ESPN said on the Mike and Mike show that he believes the Buffalo Bills will trade up into the back end of the first round to take Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, if the Bills pass on a quarterback at pick No. 9.
Redskins Moving Down?...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Washington Redskins are looking for a trading partner to move down and out of pick No. 4 in the Draft.
Sergio Kindle...Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal reports several sources have told him that Texas OLB Sergio Kindle suffers from narcolepsy, a disorder in which Kindle would fall asleep in meetings...Kindle takes medication that has controlled the narcolepsy and an attention-deficit issue. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal
04/21
Signings & Transactions...The Minnesota Vikings signed CB Lito Sheppard to a one-year contract...The Tennessee Titans re-signed DT Tony Brown to a three-year contract...The Colts re-signed OT Charlie Johnson to a one-year contract...The New England Patriots signed DE Amon Gordon to a one-year contract...The Chicago Bears re-signed OLB Jamar Williams to a one-year contract...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed CB Elbert Mack...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed MLB Barrett Ruud to a one-year contract..The Buffalo Bills have signed former Lions tight end Michael Matthews.
Raiders Acquire Groves from Jags...Chris Mortenson of ESPN reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have traded DE Quetnin Groves to the Oakland Raiders for a fifth-round draft pick.
Raiders/Big Ben...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Oakland Raiders are in trade discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers in regards to QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Rams, Bills Not Interested...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the St. Louis Rams and the Buffalo Bills have reportedly told the Steelers that they are not interested in trading for suspended QB Ben Roethlisberger...The Steelers have also reportedly offered Roethlisberger to Oakland, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Seattle, and Cleveland. Schefter/Twitter
Six Games for Roethlisberger...The NFL Network reports Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger six games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy...Roethlisberger is subject to "comprehensive behavioral evaluation" over the next several months, with the possibility of the ban being reduced should Roethlisberger meet the league's personal conduct standards.
Concerns with Bradford...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports some NFL teams have reservations about Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford medically, but it's not about his surgically repaired shoulder....they have concerns about his knee. National Football Post
Chiefs could pull surprise...Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star reports Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain could be a surprise first-round pick for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansascity.com
Steelers Shopping Roethlisberger...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have begun contacting teams to trade QB Ben Roethlisberger for a top 10 pick in the draft...Schefter reports at least one team that owns a pick in the top 10 is considering making a deal for Roethlisberger.
Dillon Busted for DUI...Former Patriots running back Corey Dillon was arrested early Wednesday morning in California for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol...Dillon was reportedly pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies just before 4 a.m. Wednesday near Malibu, and as of late Wednesday morning, was still in custody. WEEI.com
4 To 6 For Roethlisberger...Adam Schefter and Chris Mortenson of ESPN are both reporting Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended four to six games, with conditions attached.
Fourth Round Prospects...I expect the following prospects to still be available when the fourth-round begins on Saturday:...QB Tony Pike, QB Jevan Snead, HB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Jordan Shipley, WR Mardy Gilyard, TE Anthony McCoy, TE Aaron Hernandez, TE Jimmy Graham, DE Greg Hardy, DT Al Woods, ILB Brandon Spikes, OLB Navorro Bowman, S Myron Rolle and CB Perrish Cox. -Al Fronczak
Potential Broncos-Chiefs Trade...Keep an eye on a potential draft-day trade involving the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos have been dumping salaries (Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Tony Schefler) and collecting draft picks recently in an attempt to re-shape their team under head coach Josh McDaniels. Rumors have been floating recently that the Broncos are interested in moving up in the draft for a quarterback since Kyle Orton is in the last year of his contract and Brady Quinn was only brought in as a reclamation project. The Chiefs who own pick No. 5 in the draft have made it known that they are listening to offers and their pick could be a potential hot spot for Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen to come off the board. According to the draft trade chart, the compensation for the Broncos to move up to pick No. 5 would be pick No. 45, their second of two second-round picks in the 2010 Draft.
The Broncos would get their quarterback of the future, while the the Chiefs would be happy to move down, acquire another second round pick, and could still land an offensive tackle in Bryan Bulaga at pick No. 12. -Al Fronczak
13 Prospects Off The Board...Nolan Nawrocki of Pro Football Weekly reports one NFL team has 13 high-profile prospects off their draft board because of medical reasons. Pro Football Weekly
Big Ben...Adam Schefter of ESPN points out on his twitter account that is it just a coincedence that the Pittsburgh Steelers have 5 National TV games, but none of the games are within the first 6 games of the season?... Doe the schedule maker knows something...
Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to announce the length of Ben Roethlisbergers suspension today.
Raiders Targeting Iupati...Michael Smith of ESPN was told by two league sources that the Oakland Raiders are targeting Idaho OG/OT Mike Iupati with their 8th overall pick in the draft. Smith/Twitter
04/20
Signings & Transactions...The San Francisco 49ers signed OLB Travis LaBoy on a one-year contract...The San Diego Chargers re-signed OLB Antwan Applewhite...The Seattle Seahawks signed OG Ben Hamilton to a one-year contract...The Miami Dolphins re-signed OLB Quentin Moses to a one-year contract...The New Orleans Saints re-signed WR Courtney Roby and LB Marvin Mitchell to a one-year contracts...The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed ILB Corey Mays to a one-year contract...The New England Patriots signed WR Torry Holt to a one-year contract...The St. Louis Rams re-signed DT Clifton Ryan to a one-year contract...The New Orleans Saints signed DE Jimmy Wilkerson to a one-year contract...The Carolina Panthers re-signed DT Louis Leonard and LB James Anderson to one-year contracts...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed OG Evan Mathis to a one-year contract.
Shanahan shoots down rumors...Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan shot down rumors of free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens joining the Redskins..."We made the decision as an organization not to go in that direction". "We will not go in that direction now".
Big Ben Could Be Dealt...Jerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have received trade offers from other teams and have not ruled out the possibility of dealing their two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Post-Gazette
Steelers Acquire Leftwich...The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired QB Byron Leftwich from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the Steelers seventh-round pick in the 2010 draft. Schefter/Twitter
Skins Acquire Carriker...Update - Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Washington Redskins have acquired DT Adam Carriker and a fifth-round 2010 pick from the St. Louis Rams (that the Rams acquired from the Eagles) for the Redskins fifth-round pick in the 2010 draft...the teams also swapped positions in the seventh round of the draft.
Taylor To Sign With Jets...Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports Jason Taylor has decided to join the New York Jets, according to his agent Gary Wichard. Miami Herald
TO in Washington...Ed Werder and Sal Paulantonio of ESPN report Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb has encouraged the team's coaching staff to consider signing free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens, despite the acrimony that marked their time as Philadelphia Eagles teammates, according to multiple sources. ESPN
Truth or Rumors...The Dallas Cowboys reportedly have WR Sam Hurd, OG Cory Proctor, DE Marcus Spears, LB Bobby Carpenter and S Pat Watkins, on the trading block...The New Yotk Jets have reportedly put OG Alan Faneca, DE Shaun Ellis, and OLB Bryan Thomas on the trading block. National Football Post
Al's Top 100...Our NFL Draft expert Al Fronczak has posted his Top 100 prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. Al's Top 100
Week 17 Divisional Matchups...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Commissioner Roger Goodell said this morning on the Mike and Mike show that all Week 17 matchups this season will be divisional matchups.
Truth or Rumors...Broncos Moving Up...The Denver Broncos are considering making a significant proposal to the St. Louis Rams for the Rams first overall pick in the draft. CBSSports.com
Colts DT Foster Hit With Civil Suit...An attorney has filed a four-count complaint in Marion Circuit Court that alleges Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Foster sexually assaulted an Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis student who works at the University Place Hotel the morning of the 2010 AFC Championship Game in January....The four counts are sexual assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. SunTimes.com
04/19
Signings & Visits...The Detroit Lions were awarded guard Trevor Canfield off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks...The San Diego Chargers re-signed LB Tim Dobbins to a one-year contract...The St. Louis Rams re-signed DT Gary Gibson to a one-year contract..The Washington Redskins re-signed WR's Roydell Williams and Marques Hagans and signed former Broncos HB Ryan Torian...The New England Patriots re-signed OLB Pierre Woods...The Baltimore Ravens re-signed WR Demetrius Williams and OT Tony Moll to one-year contracts.
The Detroit Lions re-signed S Daniel Bullocks to a one-year contract...The Washington Redskins signed NT Howard Green to a one-year contract...The Chicago Bears re-signed OLB Nick Roach to a one-year contract...The Minnesota Vikings re-signed QB Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year contract...Florida QB Tim Tebow will perform a private on-campus work out for the Denver Broncos today.
Draft Moves...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles have both expressed interest in trading up to the 10-12 picks range.
Gronkowski Invited to New York...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, reports Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski has been invited to New York to attend the NFL Draft. Pro Football Talk
Brown on the Block?...4:10 p.m. EST...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the New Orleans Saints could trade two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jammal Brown before the draft or sometime during the draft...Brown missed the 2009 NFL season after having hip and sports hernia surgery in the preseason.
Jason Campbell...Redskins GM Bruce Allen said today that the team is continuing to explore trading Jason Campbell, and has had "some people interested."
Redskins open to trading pick...Washington Redskins' GM Bruce Allen said today that his team is open to trading the No.4 pick "We are listening. Phones will be open". Redskins.com
Three Way Trade: 11:36 a.m. EST - The Philadelphia Eagles acquired LB Ernie Sims from the Detroit Lions, the Lions acquire TE Tony Scheffler and a seventh-round pick from the Broncos and the Broncos receive a fifth-round draft pick from the Eagles. Schefter/Twitter
Big Ben...Adam Schefter of ESPN, reports the NFL is expected to announce Ben Roethlisberger's suspension on Wednesday.
NFL Draft...ESPN plans to have cameras in the homes of at least 25 potential draftees, while the NFL Network will have cameras in at least six NFL team "war rooms." USA Today
Chris Berman...ESPN will formally announce Monday that Chris Berman has signed a new multi-year contract...Berman said Sunday that "This is my home. I'd love to finish here, and I'm going to. I'll be here as long as they'll have me." USA Today
Truth or Rumors?...With the draft just three days away, the following rumors are floating around the league: The Washington Redskins are telling league sources that they plan to take a quarterback with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft...USC OT Charles Brown is reportedly moving up draft boards and could be drafted in the top 15 of the draft...California RB Jahvid Best is still concerned about the concussions that hesuffered in back-to-back games last season...Alabama LB Rolando McClain has been informed by doctors that he doesn't have Crohn's Disease...The New York Jets are targeting the defensive front seven with their first-round pick...The Miami Dolphins will take Georgia Tech DE Derrick Morgan at pick No. 12 if he's available...The Buffalo Bills will take Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen or Clemson RB C.J. Spiller at pick No. 9...There is virtually no chance that the Minnesota Vikings will draft Tim Tebow with their first-round pick in the draft...The Cleveland Browns won't select Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen with their No. 7 overall pick...The Browns like Rutgers CB Devin McCourty better than Florida CB Joe Haden...Both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans "covet" South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul.
Ben Roethlisberger...Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday or Tuesday as a result of the recent sexual assault investigation. Yahoo
Two Test Positive...FOXSports.com reports Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer and Southern California tight end Anthony McCoy reportedly tested positive for a banned substance in February at the combine...Dwyer tested positive for amphetamines...A source said the positive test was triggered by a prescription medication that Dwyer has NFL clearance to use for a pre-existing condition.
McCoy, tested positive for marijuana...McCoy’s representatives (Priority Sports and Entertainment) revealed the positive test to NFL franchises several weeks ago to give teams time to perform due diligence as part of the scouting process. Fox Sports
Demaryius Thomas...About 13 NFL teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, and the
St. Louis Rams were in attendance on Sunday to see Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas perform a limited workout...Thomas displayed major progress from a broken foot he suffered prior to the NFL combine and performed a series of situational positional drills, where Thomas caught passes while running pass patterns at less than full-speed, since Thomas is still less than 100% as he continues to rehab his foot. National Football Post
04/18
Signings & Transactions...The Baltimore Ravens re-signed QB Troy Smith to a one-year contract...The New England Patriots re-signed kicker Stephen Gostkowski to a one-year contract...The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed punter Daniel Sepulveda to a one-year contract.
Thomas W/O for Rams...Georgia Tech WR Demaryious Thomas is working out for St. Louis Rams scouts today. Stully/Twitter
Marshall was almost a Jet...Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports the New York Jets were the front-runners to land WR Brandon Marshall as late as the NFL owners meetings in late March in Orlando, Fla....The Jets were ready to present Marshall with an offer sheet, which would have meant surrendering their first-round pick, No. 29 overall, to the Broncos...However, the Jets couldn't come up with a long-term contract that satisfied Marshall...The Jets then began pursuing other receivers, eventually acquiring Pittsburgh's Santonio Holmes for a fifth-round draft pick. Denver Post
Demaryious Thomas...Georgia Tech WR Demayious Thomas won't be performing a full pro day workout for NFL teams today, because his foot isn't fully healed from the surgery he had back in February. Thomas broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot and had a screw inserted into his foot, during surgery, back on February 21. -Al Fronczak
04/17
Signings and Transactions...The Indianapolis Colts re-signed DT Antonio Johnson to a one-year contract.
Haynesworth Wants Out...Jason Reid of the Washington Post, reports Redskins' DT Albert Haynesworth is frustrated with the Redskins' plan to use him as a nose tackle in their new 3-4 defense, and the eight-year veteran hopes to be traded during the three-day draft that begins next Thursday. Washington Post
Jennings Arrested...The Cleveland Browns' RB Chris Jennings was arrested early Saturday morning...Jennings reportedly ran into trouble with a doorman at the Warehouse District dance club, The Velvet Dog, according to a Cleveland police officer familiar with the incident...
Jennings was taken to City Jail about 2:15 a.m. Satruday, where he was still being held as of 8:15 a.m. on suspicion of assault, police said...He has not been charged with a crime. Cleveland.com
Dekoda Watson...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports Florida State linebacker Dekoda Watson has conducted private workouts with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints...Watson has also drawn interest from the Baltimore Ravens and the Oakland Raiders. National Football Post
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft expert Al Fronczak has his updated mock draft up and posted on our 2010 draft page. Updated Mock
Broncos Fielding Calls...The Denver Broncos have begun receiving and making phone calls about their first-round pick in next week's NFL draft, coach Josh McDaniels said on Friday...McDaniels said the team will listen to offers to deal that pick, though the, "odds would be in favor of us going backwards," McDaniels said. Denver Post
Chris Johnson...Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson wants a new deal from the club, but Titans General Manager Mike Reinfeldt conceded that new rules tied to the NFL's labor dispute make giving the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year a big new deal nearly impossible...The same goes for any young player who's outperformed his rookie deal...The "30 percent rule" limits the growth of base salaries of renegotiated existing contracts in the uncapped year...As a result, the Titans would probably have to pay Johnson guaranteed signing bonus money in the $40 million to $50 million range as part of a market-rate extension because the base salary he could earn would be restricted...Without the presence of that rule, the Titans would be able to negotiate a deal with more of the contract in base salary and different types of non-guaranteed pay. Tennessean.com
Demaryious Thomas...Chris Mortenson of ESPN reports Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas is scheduled to hold his Pro Day workout for NFL teams on Sunday. Mortenson/Twitter
Osi Umenyiora...Chris Mortenson of ESPN believes New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora could be dealt by the Giants to either the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins or Carolina Panthers. Mortenson/Twitter
Rams/Bradford...The St. Louis Rams sent two delegates (offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and quarterbacks coach Dick Curl) to Norman, Oklahoma on Friday to workout Sam Bradford for the last time before the draft...Bradford threw to only two receivers - TE Jermaine Gresham and WR Adron Tennell...Friday’s session lasted about an hour...Unlike the pro day session, which was scripted by Bradford and his handlers, the Rams dictated what was done Friday...After more than one play, Rams OC Pat Shurmur replied with an exclamation of “perfect!” and then pounded knuckles with Bradford...“That’s got to be good when the coach says ‘perfect,’ ” said Bradford’s agent, Tom Condon, who was watching from the sideline of the Sooners’ indoor training facility. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
04/16
Signings & Visits...The Seattle Seahawks signed OG Mitch Erickson, CB Kennard Cox and waived OG Trevor Canfield...The Carolina Panthers re-signed TE Jeff King to a one-year contract...The Houston Texans re-signed OG Chris White and OT Rashad Butler to one-year contracts...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed WR Maurice Stovall to a one-year contract...The Carolina Panthers signed CB Brian Witherspoon to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions waived DE Dewayne White, S Kalvin Pearson and CB's Kevin Hobbs and Brian Witherspoon...The Oakland Raiders re-signed OLB Thomas Howard to a one-year contract...The Green Bay Packers re-signed FB John Kuhn to a one-year contract...The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed CB William Gay to a one-year contract...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed WR Sam Hurd to a one-year contract...The New York Giants re-signed WR/RS Domenik Hixon to a one-year contract...The Denver Broncos re-signed QB Kyle Orton to a one-year contract...The Baltimore Ravens re-signed RB Jalen Parmele and OG/OT Marshal Yanda....The Washington Redskins re-signed DT Kedric Golston to a one-year contract...The Seattle Seahawks signed FB Ryan Powdrell, WR Reggie Williams and WR Mike Williams to one-year contracts.
Ginn Dealt to Niners...Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired WR Ted Ginn from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2010 draft.
Washington Redskins...With just one draft pick in the top 100 picks in the draft, look for the Washington Redskins to attempt to move down and out of their No. 4 pick in the draft, to get themselves back into the second or third rounds, by acquiring a pick or picks from the move. The Redskins will also be shopping quarterback Jason Campbell, and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, despite the fact that Mike Shanahan stated that he wasn't interested in trading Haynesworth. I believe the Redskins would send Haynesworth packing, if a team offers them a second-round pick for him in the upcoming draft. -Al Fronczak
Everson Griffin...USC DE Everson Griffin told Sirius NFL Radio hosts Adam Schein and Jim Miller that the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans have shown the most interest in him during the pre-draft process.
Cowboys/Tony Washington...If the Dallas Cowboys pass on taking an offensive tackle in the first-round of the draft, look for them to target Abeline Christian OT Tony Washington with one of their other picks in the draft. Washington is a talented tackle prospect with the ability to play left tackle in the league, but has character concerns attached to his name. The Cowboys were the only team present at his pro day workout and was put through drills by a Cowboys scout. -Al Fronczak
Steelers Facing Fine ...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a fine upwards of six figures, possibly in the neighborhood of $200,000, for the behavior of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, according to a league source. ESPN
Bruce Gradkowski...Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski tore a pectoral muscle while lifting weights and will have surgery on Friday...Gradkowski is expected to resume throwing in four weeks, and be ready for training camp. Pro Football Talk
Jared Veldheer...Hillsdale OT Jared Veldheer has visited with the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals.
Jags Want To Move Down...Jacksonville Jaguars General manager Gene Smith and director of player personnel Terry McDonough, said they have been talking with teams since the scouting combine about moving out of pick No. 10 in the draft. Jacksonville.com
04/15
Updated Visits & Transactions...The San Diego Chargers re-signed OT Jeromey Clary to a one-year contract...The Seattle Seahawks re-signed C Chris Spencer and LB David Hawthorne to one-year contracts...The Atlanta Falcons re-signed OG Harvey Dahl, OG Quinn Ojinnaka and OT Tyson Clabo a one-year contracts...The Washington Redskins signed former Jaguars' DE Greg Peterson to a one-year contract...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed LB Brandon Johnson to a one-year contract...The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed QB Brodie Croyle, C Rudy Niswanger and OT Ryan O'Callaghan to one-year contracts...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed safety Pat Watkins to a one-year contract...The Tennessee Titans re-signed HB LenDale White to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions released OG Daniel Loper...The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed OG Max Jean-Gilles to a one-year contract... The Atlanta Falcons re-signed RB Jason Snelling to a one-year contract...The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed OT Willie Colon and TE Matt Spaeth to a one-year contracts..The Detroit Lions re-signed OG Dylan Gandy to a one-year contract...The Denver Broncos re-signed TE Tony Scheffler to a one-year contract...The Carolina Panthers re-signed DT Tank Tyler to a one-year contract...The Seattle Seahawks re-signed WR Ben Obomanu to a one-year contract...New York Jets HB Leon Washington will reportedly sign his one-year tender today...New Orleans Saints safety Usama Young is expected to sign his one-year tender today...The Oakland Raiders re-signed LB Kirk Morrison to a one-year contract.
Accuser Dragged to Room...ESPN is reporting a friend of the woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault told authorities that Roethlisberger's bodyguard "dragged" the woman into a bathroom where the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and woman had sexual relations. ESPN
Raiders Ink Boller...The Oakland Raiders signed former Ravens and Rams QB Kyle Boller to a one-year contract.
Big Ben...Speaking at today's press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II stated that the Steelers are prepared to take disciplinary action with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but are waiting for the league office's decision to coordinate their action.
Browns want Sam Bradford...Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert admitted today that the Browns have talked to the St. Louis Rams about trading up to No. 1 to acquire quarterback Sam Bradford. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Steelers Press Conference...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. EST to address the Ben Roethlisberger situation.
Ted Ginn...Don't be surprised if Dolphins' WR Ted Ginn lands in Baltimore with the Ravens now that he's on the block. Ginn is the deep threat that the Ravens offense lacks, and would be re-united with OC Cam Cameron, who made Ginn the 9th-overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, when he has the head coach for the Dolphins. -Al Fronczak
NFL Schedule...The NFL will officially announce the schedule for the 2010 NFL season at 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 20 on the NFL Network and on NFL.com.
Ben Roethlisberger...The Pittsburgh Steelers organization is reportedly so upset with Ben Roethlisberger, that they might be open to moving their star signal-caller sometime during the draft. -Al Fronczak
04/14
Signings & Visits...The New England Patriots signed punter David King to a one-year contract...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed CB David Jones to a one-year contract...The New York Jets re-signed CB Drew Coleman to a one-year contract...The Washington Redskins re-signed OT Stephon Heyer and DT Anthony Montgomery to a one-year contracts...Free agent DT Howard Green is visiting the Washington Redskins today...Free agent LB Travis LaBoy is visiting the San Francisco 49ers today...The New Orleans Saints re-signed safety Chris Reis to a one-year contract...The New York Giants re-signed WR Sinorice Moss to a one-year contract...Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez is visiting the Detroit Lions today...Free Agent cornerback Lito Sheppard is visiting the Detroit Lions today...Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will workout for the St. Louis Rams today...Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant has a visit scheduled with the Denver Broncos...Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has a visit scheduled with the Denver Broncos...Florida center Maurkice Pouncey has a Thursday visit scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens...Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko has a private workout scheduled with the New England Patriots on Friday.
Jets Wanted Marshall...Charley Casserly of the NFL Network said the New York Jets were players in the Brandon Marshall sweepstakes, but bowed out when Steelers' WR Santonio Holmes became available for a fifth-round pick.
Dolphins Sign Marshall...11:25 am est...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins and Brandon Marshall have agreed to terms on a 4-year, $47.5 million contract, with $24 million guaranteed. Schefter/Twitter
Brandon Marshall...I wrote yesterday that an "under the radar" team that had a higher second-round pick than Seattle, could trump the Seahawks and acquire Brandon Marshall. The "under the radar" team turned out to be the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins sweetened the deal by including an undisclosed pick in the 2011 draft, which could turn out to be a second-rounder. -Al Fronczak
Marshall Dealt to Dolphins...Adam Schefter of ESPN, reports the Denver Broncos have dealt Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft, and what is thought to be an additional second-round pick in 2011. ESPN
Dez Bryant...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, reports more than 10 NFL teams have removed Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant from their draft boards. Profootballtalk.com.
04/13
Updated Signings and Visits...Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko had a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons today...Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson visited the Philadelphia Eagles today...The Baltimore Ravens re-signed OL Chris Chester and OLB Prescott Burgess to one-year contracts...Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed signed his $2.8 million tender...The Oakland Raiders have signed kicker Swayze Waters...The Denver Broncos have a visit scheduled with Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant on Wednesday...The New Orleans Saints re-signed OT Jermon Bushrod to a one-year contract..The San francisco 49ers re-signed OG David Baas to a one-year contract...Stanford HB Toby Gerhart in visiting with the Denver Broncos today...The Titans re-signed DT Kevin Vickerson to a one-year contract...The Minnesota Vikings re-signed FB Fahu Tahi to a one-year contract...The New Orleans Saints re-signed TE David Thomas to a one-year contract...The New York Jets re-signed QB Kellen Clemens to a one-year contract...The Indianapolis Colts re-signed DT Daniel Muir and SS Melvin Bullitt to a one-year contracts.
Cleveland Browns/Brandon Marshall...Don't be surprised if an "under the radar" team like the Cleveland Browns makes a play for Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall. The Browns have a huge need at the receiver position, and a receiver like Marshall, would be a great fit in the Browns west coast offense. Mike Holmgren loves big receivers that fit into his offensive scheme, and has a history of giving troubled receivers a break, since Holmgren gave WR Koren Robinson a second chance with Seahawks back in 2008, just seven years after making Robinson a first-round pick for the Seahawks in the 2001 draft. The Browns could acquire Marshall at a bargain basement price (the Browns second-round pick No. 38) since the Steelers only received a fifth-round pick as compensation from the Jets for wide receiver Santonio Holmes. The Browns pick would trump the Seattle Seahawks pick (No. 58 overall) in the second round, because the pick is 20 slots higher in the draft, which would be more attractive to the Broncos as trade compensation for Marshall. -Al Fronczak
Rolando McClain...Charley Casserly of the NFL Network, reports medical tests have revealed that Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain doesn't have crohns disease afterall...This reports should enhance his draft stock.
Quick Hits...Seattle Seahawks DE Patrick Kerney has decided to retire from football...The Baltimore Ravens have released CB Samari Rolle.
BREAKING NEWS: 4:10 pm est - Brandon Marshall has signed his $2.5 million tender with the Denver Broncos. By signing his tender, Marshall can't sign an offer sheet from another team, so the Broncos essentially control his destiny.
Thomas/Bills...Georgia Tech WR Demaryious Thomas told Sirius NFL radio hosts Adam Schein and Rich Gannon, that the Buffalo Bills have shown the most interest in him during the pre-draft scouting process.
Draft Buzz...After talking to a league source this morning, I'm getting the sense that Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant could fall completely out of the first round of the upcoming draft. -Al Fronczak
Draft Buzz...The reason rumors are flying that Oklahoma OT Trent Williams could be the first offensive lineman off the board, are because Williams early season struggles were reportedly due to him being less than 100% because of an ankle injury, which made scouts evaluate his work on tape much closer after his ankle was back to 100%. Williams play improved as the season progressed and his workout numbers at the combine, were much better than all of the rest of the top offensive linemen, except for Bruce Campbell. -Al Fronczak
Ginn on Block...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Miami Dolphins are shopping wide receiver Ted Ginn.
Leroy Hill...Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill was arraigned Monday while in custody, according to a clerk from the Issaquah Municipal Court...Hill was charged with assault/domestic violence...His next hearing is not scheduled until May. Seattle Times
Colt McCoy...Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is in Cleveland today for a private visit with the Cleveland Browns. -Al Fronczak
Jags Eliminate Bryant...According to multiple NFL sources, the Jacksonville Jaguars have removed Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant from their draft board because of concerns about his character. Jacksonville.com
Fourth Round Value?...Two highly-rated linebacker prospects could still be available when day three of the NFL draft begins to kick off the fourth-round on Saturday April 24. I expect Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes to slip into the fourth round and still be on the board due to his lack of ideal speed. I can't remember the last time an NFL team selected a linebacker that ran a 5.0 forty-time in the first three rounds of the draft. I also expect Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman to still be available in the fourth-round, due to the depth at the position, his lack of ideal speed, and character concerns. I'm in the process of finalizing my top 100 prospects list, and will have it posted on or before Tuesday, April 20. -Al Fronczak
Lions could still go OT...Tom Kowalski of MLive reports based on talking to a couple of general managers, an offensive tackle could still be in play for the Lions (either Oklahoma State's Russell Okung or Oklahoma's Trent Williams) with the No. 2 pick. MLive.com
Rams Ownership...Stan Kroenke, has decided to exercise his matching rights and attempt to purchase the 60 percent share of the team currently owned by Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez...It's the same 60 percent that Urbana, Ill., businessman Shahid Khan has entered into a sales agreement with Rosenbloom and Rodriguez to buy...Kroenke already owns 40 percent of the team, so if he’s successful in this attempt, he will own the full 100 percent of the club. Stltoday.com
04/12
Updated Signings & Visits...The Buffalo Bills signed running back Rodney Ferguson to a one-year contract...The Oakland Raiders re-signed OLB Sam Williams...The Washington Redskins signed NT Anthony Bryant to a one-year contract...The Tennessee Titans signed QB Chris Simms to a one-year contract...The Carolina Panthers signed S Aaron Francisco to a one-year contract...The Chicago Bears re-signed OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa to a one-year contract...The Washington Redskins re-signed QB Jason Campbell to a one-year, $3.1 million contract...The Minnesota Vikings re-signed OT Ryan Cook, DT Fred Evans and S Eric Frampton to one-year contracts...The New York Giants re-signed OT Guy Whimper to a one-year contract and released DT Anthony Bryant....The Baltimore Ravens re-signed QB John Beck and kicker Billy Cundiff to a one-year contracts...The New Orleans Saints re-signed OT Zach Strief to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions re-signed DE Jared DeVries...University of New Hampshire tight end Scott Sicko is scheduled to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars today.
Leroy Hill Arrested...Seattle Seahawks OLB Leroy Hill, was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend...Police were called to Hill’s home Saturday night around 11:55 p.m. after they received a complaint of a domestic dispute...When they arrived at his home, Hill’s girlfriend had marks and injuries indicating an assault and she said Hill cause the injuries, police said...Hill was arrested and booked for fourth-degree assault and domestic violence. Kiro 7 Seattle
Ben to meet Commish...Adam Schefter of ESPN, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will meet with commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Tuesday. Schefter/Twitter
Big Ben...Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney, released a statement today, that he will not take any action against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, until he meets with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Steelers.com
Ben Roethlisberger...Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney is considering disciplining quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Post-Gazette
It's Official...The NFL has announced that it has suspended New York Jets wide receiver WR Santonio Holmes four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Big Ben Off The Hook...Milledgeville, Georgia, district attorney Fred Bright, has announced that he is not pursuing charges against Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Bryant off Browns Board...The Cleveland Browns have taken Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant off their draft board. SI.com
Final Grades...I've finished evaluating the quarterback prospects available for the 2010 draft, and have posted my final grades for the prospects. -Al Fronczak 2010 Quarterback Prospects
Tebow/Vikings...Peter King of SI.com reports the Minnesota Vikings VP of personnel Rick Spielman and head coach Brad Childress held a private workout with Florida QB Tim Tebow on Saturday. SI.com
Ben Roethlisberger...Milledgeville, Georgia, district attorney Fred Bright, is scheduled to meet reporters at 2:00 p.m. EST this afternoon, to announce whether charges will be filed against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. USA Today
Jets Return To Cortland...The New York Jets have scheduled a news conference for this morning to announce that they're returning to SUNY-Cortland for their 2010 training camp. New York Daily News
Steelers Send Holmes Packing...The New York Jets have acquired WR Santonio Holmes from the Pittsburgh Steelers, in exchange for the Jets fifth-round pick (No. 151) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Freep.com
04/11
Signings & Visits...University of Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard is visiting with the Washington Redskins today and Monday before taking part in the Cincinnati Bengals local workout on Tuesday...The San Francisco 49ers have a visit scheduled with James Madison linebacker Arthur Moats.
Bucs/Suh...Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post reports the Tampa Bay Bucs prefer Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh over Oklahoma tackle Gerald McCoy, but will be happy with either. National Football Post
Clausen/Browns...Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post reports Browns' president Mike Holmgren talked to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen and told him that he has not ruled him out as their pick, despite what he’s told the media. National Football Post
Bengals Draft...Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Bengals have requested the combine and college medical files for Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham, Florida TE Aaron Hernandez and Pittsburgh TE Dorin Dickerson. Cincinnati.com
Jason Pierre-Paul...South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul performed position workouts with coaches from the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers after his pro day workout. NFL.com
Pro Day Visits...Defensive line coaches from the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens were anong eight NFL teams in attendance at Arkansas State DE Alex Carrington's pro day workout on Thursday. NFL.com
04/10
Signings, Visits and Transactions...The Indianapolis Colts have released HB Chad Simpson.
Santonio Holmes...Multiple sources have told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver Santonio Holmes is facing a four-game suspension under the league's substance-abuse policy. Pro Football Talk
Barnes/Bears...Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Bears put Bowling Green WR Freddie Barnes through a private workout on Friday at Halas Hall and gave him a physical, according to a league source. Chicagobreakingsports.com
Whitner/Youboty/Bills...Michael Blunda of Pro Football Weekly reports Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner and cornerback Ashton Youboty could be dealt by the Bills for the right price, because of the teams depth at the position. Pro Football Weekly
Brandon Graham...Michigan DE/OLB Brandon Graham stood on all of his numbers from the combine, but worked out in position drills as a DE and a OLB for representatives from 20 NFL teams on Thursday. -Al Fronczak
04/09
Updated Signings & Visits...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed DE Stephen Bowen to a one-year contract...The Chicago Bears will put Utah safety Robert Johnson through a private workout today...Troy quarterback Levi Brown is scheduled to visit the Tennessee Titans today...University of Washington defensive end Daniel Te’o-Nesheim is in Oakland today visiting with the Raiders.
Big Ben...Kelli Naqi of ESPN, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged with sexual assault stemming from the accusation of a 20-year-old student in Milledgeville, Georgia, last month. ESPN
Jimmy Clausen/Bills...Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen completed 57 of the 59 passes that he threw today at his Pro Day workout for representatives from 16 NFL teams in South Bend, Indiana. Clausen stated after the workout, that his foot is about 75-80% and will be heading to Indianapolis on Saturday for a medical re-check on his foot. Clausen, will then be flying out to Buffalo on Saturday, for a private visit with the Buffalo Bills, after his medical re-check in Indianapolis. -Al Fronczak
Eagles/Tim Tebow...Gil Brandt of NFL.com and Sirius NFL Radio, believes the Philadelphia Eagles will select Florida quarterback Tim Tebow with the pick (No.37) that the Eagles acquired from the Redskins for quarterback Donovan McNabb.
Big Ben...Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Fredric D. Bright this morning announced that he had completed his review of the investigation into a sexual assault accusation against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and will announce his decision on whether to file charges in a news conference to be held on Monday, April 12, 2010, at 2 p.m. Post-Gazette
Demaryious Thomas...Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryious Thomas, has been invited by the league to attend the NFL Draft in New York City. -Al Fronczak
Michael Vick...Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that he was told by a source that the Philadelphia Eagles are still interested in trading quarterback Michael Vick. Philly.com
Dez Bryant...More bad publicity for Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, as he failed to call in for a scheduled radio appearance with Sirius NFL Radio's Late Hits show on Thursday night.
Overrated Prospects...In my opinion, QB Colt McCoy (Texas), WR Arrelious Benn (Illinois), OT Bruce Campbell (Maryland) and DE Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida) are the most overrated draft prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. -Al Fronczak
Jimmy Clausen...Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen will workout for NFL teams today for the first time since the end of the college football season.
Atlanta Falcons...Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, head coach Mike Smith, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton will work out UCLA DT Brian Price and USC DE Everson Griffen on Saturday morning. Brandt/NFL.com
04/08
Signing & Visits...Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant was in New England visiting with the Patriots today...The Buffalo Bills re-signed TE Derek Schouman to a one-year contract... Oklahoma OT Trent Williams was in Washington visiting with the Redskins today...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed DT Junior Siavii and DE Jason Hatcher to one-year contracts...The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent center Eric Ghiaciuc...The Detroit Lions re-signed safety Ko Simpson to a one-year contract...The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with DE Nick Eason.
Brandon Graham...Representatives from the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers were among the teams in attendance at Michigan DE/OLB Brandon Graham's pro day workout today.
Brandon Ghee...Wake Forest cornerback Brandon Ghee, has accepted an invitation from the league, to come to New York and attend the NFL Draft. -Al Fronczak
Colt McCoy...St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo and GM Billy Devaney were in Austin, Texas today to put Colt McCoy through a private workout...GM Billy Devaney said McCoy showed “all the stuff that you look for in a great quarterback" and said “He made all the throws and his arm strength was good enough.”...The Rams gave McCoy plays and routes to run, rather than his doing his own routine and spent time talking with McCoy about audibles, making reads, moving players around and getting them in position...In some of the drills, one receiver would be “covered” and he would have to throw to a second. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Draft Day Shocker Part 2...Last year I posted that an offensive tackle out of Houston by the name of Sebastian Volmer was flying under the radar, and would be picked much higher than what most draftniks expected. The New England Patriots selected Volmer in the second round of the 2009 Draft with the 58th overall pick, and Volmer turned out to be a pleasant surprise. For the 2010 Draft, one of the prospects that is flying under the radar is Citadel WR Andre Roberts. Roberts is a play-maker who has some of the best hands in the draft, to go along with his ability to seperate from a defender and get in and out of his breaks quickly. At the combine, Roberts posted better times in the forty yard dash, short-shuttle and three-cone drill, than all of the top-rated receiver prospects in the draft. Roberts also appeals to NFL teams because of his return ability and because he's clean off the field. Roberts will come off the board on Friday night, much earlier than what the Gallery Gods expect. -Al Fronczak
Jahvid Best...University of California HB Jahvid Best, has accepted and invitation to come to New York and attend the NFL Draft. Best has a chance to slip into the latter portion of the first-round of the draft. -Al Fronczak
Brandon Graham...Michigan DE Brandon Graham will hold a private workout for NFL teams today. Michigan CB Donovan Warren is also expected to run his forty-times for NFL teams today. -Al Fronczak
Myron Rolle...Florida State safety Myron Rolle ran a 4.54 forty-time, and a 6.47 three-cone drill at his personal pro day workout in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday...the workout was orchestrated by the New York Giants. Pro Day Video/Orlando Sentinal
04/07
Updated Signings & Visits...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed OT Pat McQuistan to a one-year contract...The Houston Texans re-signed HB Ryan Moats to a one-year contract...Free Agent QB Mark Brunell is in New York visiting the Jets today...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed center Kyle Cook to a one-year contract...The New York Jets have a visit scheduled with free-agent DE/OLB Jason Taylor for today... The St. Louis Rams have agreed to terms with free-agent OLB Na'il Diggs.
Saints/Alex Brown...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Alex Brown on a two-year contract. Sheffter/Twitter
Jason Taylor/Jets...Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald reports the New York Jets are prepared to offer free-agent DE/OLB Jason Taylor a one-year, $3 million contract. Darlington/Twitter
Haynesworth...Adam Schefter of ESPN, disputes numerous reports that the Redskins are shopping Albert Haynesworth, and reports the team hasn't had any trade discussions involving Haynesworth, since March 31. Shefter/Twitter
Brian Price...UCLA defensive tackle Brian Price, has upcoming visits scheduled this weekend with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 10, the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, April 11, and Price will be in Tampa on Monday, April 12, to visit the Bucs. -Al Fronczak
Albert Haynesworth...The Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams are reportedly the front-runners to acquire DT Albert Haynesworth from the Redskins...Haynesworth's days are numbered in Washington. Pro Football Talk
04/06
Updated Signings & Visits...The New York Jets signed former Fresno State kicker Clint Stitser...The Oakland Raiders signed DE/DT Chris Cooper...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed DE Marcus Spears to a one-year contract...Free agent DE Alex Brown has a visit scheduled with the Tampa Bay Bucs on Thursday...Former Bears' free agent DE Alex Brown, is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints today...The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with kicker Neil Rackers on a two-year contract...The Chicago Bears have a visit scheduled for today with Utah safety Robert Johnson.
Redskins/Flozell Adams...Speaking as a guest on Sirius NFL Radio, Redskins' GM Bruce Allen, stated that his team has been in contact with the agent for former Cowboys' free agent OT Flozell Adams.
Seahawks Transactions...The Seattle Seahawks waived halfback Xavier Omon and tight end John Owens.
Haynesworth on the Block...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Washington Redskins are attempting to unload defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, prior to the NFL Draft. NFL.com
Bulger to Raiders?...Gil Brandt, of Sirius NFL Radio and NFL.com, believes quarterback Marc Bulger will land in Oakland with the Raiders.
Draft Buzz...The latest buzz circulating, with a little more than two weeks before the draft, has Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen's draft stock slipping, which is mind boggling to most draftniks, since Clausen has yet to play in a game, throw a pass, or even workout for NFL teams since the end of the college football season. This is the time of the year that NFL teams put each and every prospect under a microscope to make sure they have covered all the bases, and even though Clausen has yet to workout for NFL teams, because of his toe injury, his stock may have taken a bit of a hit at the combine, when it was discovered that Clausen has smaller hands (9" length) and shorter arms (30 3/4" length) than NFL teams look for in a quarterback prospect. His arm length isn't that much of an issue, because Clausen didn't have a problem with batted down passes at Notre Dame, since he throws the ball like a javelin with a high release point, but his smaller than ideal hand-size, is a bit of an issue because of ball security concerns, especially from teams that play in inclement weather. In my opinion, Clausen doesn't have big enough hands to spin the ball naturally, like some of the other top prospects, which is why it looks like he uses all arm when throwing the football. Everything I mentioned, is just another example of what NFL teams find out about a prospect, when they put him under a microscope and sometimes over-scout him during the pre-draft process, which is why I've always believed in trusting a players production on tape and let his play on the field take care of itself. With all that stated, I still have a hard time believing Clausen gets past the Bills pick at No. 9, although I have them passing him up in my latest mock, because of their interest in Jason Campbell, but the Bills need to generate ticket sales, and a new face for the franchise at a position of need, would be a start. -Al Fronczak
Jason Shirley...Cincinnati Bengals' guard Jason Shirley is likely lost for the season after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a torn Achilles...The injury happened on Saturday during a charity basketball game. Cincinnati.com
04/05
Signings & Visits...The Green Bay Packers re-signed OG Jason Spitz to a one-year contract...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed OG Bobbie Williams to a two-year contract...The Saints re-signed DE Anthony Hargrove to a one-year contract...Stanford halfback Toby Gerhart has upcoming visits with the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Worilds...Virginia Tech DE/OLB Jason Worlilds is scheduled to visit with the Jets and Eagles this week. -Al Fronczak
Mike Williams...NFL representatives from the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Bucs and San Diego Chargers were in attendance today to see former Syracuse WR Mike Willams workout at the Thurman Thomas Training Complex in Elma, N.Y....Williams ran the 4.53 and 4.55 forty-times, had a 36 1/2" vertical jump, a 9'-10" broad jump, a 4.21 short shuttle time and a 11.69 sixty-yard shuttle. Buffalo News
Bulger Released by Rams...The St. Louis Rams have released eight-year veteran quarterback Marc Bulger. USA Today
Seahawks Acquire Henderson...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Seattle Seahawks acquired DE Robert Henderson from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2010 draft.
Lions Acquire Sims...The Detroit Lions have acquired LG Rob Sims from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2010 draft. MLive.com
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft expert Al Fronczak has posted a new updated mock draft. Al's Mock Draft
Jason Campbell...ESPN 980 has learned the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and an unknown team are interested in acquiring Redskins QB Jason Campbell. ESPN Radio 980
Albert Haynesworth...The Washington Redskins reportedly offered DT Albert Haynesworth to the Eagles, as part of a trade package to acquire Donovan McNabb, but the Eagles declined the offer.
McNabb Traded...The Washington Redskins have acquired quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the Redskins 2010 second-round pick (No. 37 overall), and a conditional third or fourth-round draft pick in 2011.
04/04
Signings & Visits...University of Virginia DT Nate Collins has workouts scheduled with the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars...The New York Jets have a visit scheduled with former Cardinals' free agent kicker Neil Rackers on Tuesday.
Draft Buzz...The Washington Redskins reportedly covet Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford and might be willing to meet the demands made by the St. Louis Rams in order to get him...Both Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post and Gil Brandt of NFL.com and Sirius NFL Radio believe that a Rams-Redskins draft day trade could happen with one of the two teams on the clock.
Draft Buzz...There's a lot of buzz circulating around Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick climbing the boards. I'm hearing Odrick is highly regarded by 3-4 teams who view him as a DE in their scheme, and a lock to come off the board within the first 15 picks in the draft. Don't be surprised if some team with a later pick in the first round, moves up in the draft to select Odrick. -Al Fronczak
04/03
Signings & Visits...The Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement with their free-agent guard Bobbie Williams...The Detriot Lions have agreed to terms with safety Dante Wesley on a two-year contract...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have upcoming visits scheduled with Ole Miss running back Dexter McCluster and Maryland safety Terrell Skinner...The San Francisco 49ers re-signed OLB Ahmad Brooks to a two-year contract.
Montario Hardesty...University of Tennessee halfback Montario Hardesty, has an upcoming workout scheduled with the St. Louis Rams, and upcoming visits scheduled with the Titans, Jets, and Chargers. Hardesty has already performed a workout for the Cleveland Browns,
and the Denver Broncos, and has already visited with the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots. -Al Fronczak
Shaun Rogers...Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers has pleaded not guilty to a concealed weapons charge after authorities say he tried to carry a loaded handgun through airport security in a carry-on bag. Star Tribune
Eagles/Bengals...Ten defensive line coaches were among the 31 NFL team representatives in attendance to see the workouts of DT's Linval Joseph and Jay Ross at East Carolina’s pro day on March 25...Cincinnati Bengals defensive line coach Jay Hayes ran the drills, and Joseph and Ross also worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles individually on Wednesday. NFL.com
04/02
Signings & Visits...The Oakland Raiders re-signed OT Langston Walker...The San Diego Chargers re-signed HB Darren Sproles to a one-year, $7.2 million contract...The Patriots have agreed to terms with DT Damione Lewis...The Bills re-signed center Christian Gaddis...The Jaguars re-signed safety Courtney Greene...The Chiefs re-signed OLB Andy Studebaker..The Washington Redskins signed HB Willie Parker to a one-year contract...The Houston Texans re-signed safety Bernard Pollard to a one-year contract...The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free agent kicker Jay Feely...Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant is in Miami visiting with the Dolphins...USC wide receiver Damien Williams has visits scheduled with the Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams.
Browns Restructure Brown...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns restructured newly acquired cornerback Sheldon Brown's contract on Friday.
Cowboys Cuts...The Dallas Cowboys will be releasing OT Flozell Adams and FS Ken Hamlin this afternoon. Dallas Morning News
Eagles-Browns Deal...Clarke Judge of CBS Sportsline reports the Philadelphia Eagles are close to completing a deal with the Cleveland Browns, that would send cornerback Sheldon Brown and linebacker Chris Gocong to Cleveland in exchange for either a draft pick and player or two draft picks and a backup...Update - The deal is complete with the Browns sending the Eagles LB Alex Hall along with fourth and fifth-round picks in the 2010 draft, for Brown and Gocong. CBS Sports
Lamar Houston...University of Texas DT Lamarr Houston, has been invited to attend the NFL Draft in New York. Gil Brandt of NFL.com and Sirius NFL Radio, said he invited Houston, because the NFL wants a few second-round prospects in attendance, in the green room, for the opening of the second day of the draft, which begins in prime time at 7:00 p.m. EST, on Friday, April 23.
04/01
Signings & Visits...The Cleveland Browns have scheduled a workout with free agent kicker Nick Novak...Ohio State linebacker Austin Spitler is in Miami visiting with the Miami Dolphins...The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed DE Reggie Hayward...The Packers re-signed TE Spencer Havner...The New York Giants signed SS Deon Grant, re-signed P Jeff Feagles, OG Kevin Boothe and are hosting former Seahawks' free agent safety Deon Grant today...Rutgers left tackle Anthony Davis has a visit scheduled with the San Francisco 49ers today...Oklahoma State cornerback Perrish Cox has visits scheduled with the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans.
Alex Brown...The Chicago Bears have released defensive end Alex Brown after failing to find a trade market for the nine-year veteran.
Torrell Troup...Central Florida DT Terrell Troup was in Detroit today visiting with the Lions...Troup has already visited with the Browns,
Chiefs, Broncos and Saints, and has a visit scheduled with the Minnesota Vikings for next week. NFL.com
Rogers Arrested...Cleveland Browns DT Shaun Rogers was arrested this afternoon for gun possession at Hopkins airport in Cleveland...
rogers was arrested as he was about to board a flight around 12:30 p.m. EST Thursday afternoon. The gun was discovered in a bag. Apparently, Rogers told officers he forgot the gun was in there. WOIO.com
Sleeper Watch...Representatives from thirteen NFL teams were on hand at the Houston pro day on Tuesday to see tight end Fendi Onobun (6-5.6, 252) workout...Onubun ran 4.45 and 4.50 forty-times, had a 37 1/2" vertical jump, a 11'-1" broad jump, a 4.15 short shuttle, a 6.80 three-cone and did 16 reps at 225 on the bench. Onubun, played just one season of football at Houston, after graduating from the University of Arizona, where he played four-years of basketball for the Wildcats. NFL.com
Lions Pick For Sale...Tom Kowalski of MLive reports the Detroit Lions have a "For Sale" sign hanging on the No. 2 pick...GM Martin Mayhew has made his intentions very public and very clear...Mayhew wants everyone in the league to know he's ready to deal. MLive
Bears Moving Up?...Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, reports the buzz around the league is that Bears' general manager Jerry Angelo might consider moving up in the draft to land a safety...Head Coach Lovie Smith appeared at the South Florida pro day Tuesday, fueling speculation that he was there to get a close look at the Bulls' safety Nate Allen....Smith doesn't hit the road often in the spring looking at draft prospects and when he does, the Bears aren't sending up smoke signals. Chicagobreakingsports.com
03/31
Signings and Visits...The Buffalo Bills signed WR Chad Jackson and re-signed CB Ashton Youboty to a one-year contract...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed DE Frostee Rucker to a two-year contract...The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed LB Omar Gaither to a one-year contract...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed safety Matt Ware to a one-year contract...The Rams re-signed CB Quincy Butler to a one-year deal.
USC Pro Day...The following are handheld 40 times from NFL scouts from the USC pro day today: Charles Brown - 5.25, Jeff Byers- 5.09 Adam Goodman - 5.03, Everson Griffen - 4.59, Will Harris - 4.59, Nick Howell - 5.07, Stafon Johnson - 4.62, Alex Parsons - 4.90,
Averell Spicer - 5.03, Kevin Thomas - 4.43...The following times are electronic: Michael Coleman - 4.91, Hershel Dennis - 4.65,
Omar Nazel - 4.93, Ryan Powdrell - 5.01, Thomas Herring - 5.48. Wearesc.com
Charles Brown...USC offensive tackle Charles Brown injured his left hamstring during his pro day workout today.
Rams/McCoy...James Walker of ESPN reports Texas QB Colt McCoy will work out for the St. Louis Rams before the draft.
Texas Pro Day...Representatives from 30 NFL teams (the Rams and Lions were the only two not present) were in attendance for the Texas pro day today...WR Jordan Shipley (5-11.4, 187) ran 4.54 and 4.56 forty-times, while S Earl Thomas (5-10.5, 202) ran an impressive 4.37 forty-time but pulled his hamstring on his second run...Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, connected on all 58 of his passes and none hit the ground. NFL.com
Sam Bradford...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports quarterback Sam Bradford opted not to perform any of the agility drills at his pro day workout for scouts on Tuesday. Pro Football Talk
Jimmy Clausen...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins have each scheduled a private workout in South Bend, Ind., with Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen.
Brian Price...Green Bay Packers' general manager Ted Thompson and Carolina Panthers' head coach John Fox were among the NFL representatives in attendance at the UCLA pro day on Tuesday. Defensive tackle Brian Price, stood on his numbers from the combine, but performed position drills for the teams in attendance. -Al Fronczak
Patriots-Raiders Deal?...The report out of Boston that the Patriots reportedly "love" Jared Odrick, coupled with the report on Tuesday, that an unnamed NFL team offered the Raiders a 2010 second-round pick and a 2011 first round pick, makes me believe the Patriots are the "unnamed team" that wants to move up to the Raiders pick at No. 8. It makes sense, because I've been hearing that Odrick is "flying" up the boards, and since the Patriots own three second-round picks in the 2010 draft, and have two first-round picks in 2011 (their own and the Raiders pick acquired in the Richard Seymour trade) they have the ammunition to make such a deal. But with that stated, keep in mind that it's that time of the year where false reports are "planted" by NFL teams. -Al Fronczak
Patriots-Odrick... A league source told WEEI Sports Radio in Boston that the Patriots, “love” Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick.
Eagles-Browns...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports the Philadelphia Eagles have held preliminary discussions with the Cleveland Browns about trading outside linebacker Chris Gocong to the Browns. National Football Post
