“Talent-wise, we are very excited about this young man as a football player”
LAKE FOREST, Ill. After spending their first three draft picks on offense, the Bears addressed the other side of the ball by choosing Arkansas defensive tackle Marcus Harrison with their second third-round pick … via Chicago Bears
The Oakland Raiders have released former Colts running back Dominic Rhodes. Rhodes signed a 2-year contract with the Raiders last offseason after helping Indianapolis win the Super Bowl. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
Maybe Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson will turn to acting if he makes good on his threat to sit out the football season. via Nbc4i.com
“We’re excited for Fred to be back in the fold”
Offensive lineman Fred Weary has agreed in principle to a one-year deal to return to the Houston Texans, his agent said Tuesday. via CBS SportsLine
The Dallas Cowboys get an A. So do New England, the New York Giants and San Diego. via KHOU-TV Houston
Two members of Penn State’s 2007 squad have signed with National Football League teams on the heels of a pair of Nittany Lions that were selected in the NFL Draft. via Penn State Athetlics
When the Jets were on the clock, Vernon Gholston was the last of the the top six elite NFL prospects left in the green room at Radio City Music Hall. via Asbury Park Press
“They never really asked me much about it”
First-round draft pick Darren McFadden wasted little time in checking out his new workplace. via San Jose Mercury News
“Brian has been described as dedicated, loyal, a great teammate and a tough football player”
LAKE FOREST, Ill. Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher and tight end Greg Olsen were presented with 2007 Brian Piccolo Awards during a ceremony Thursday at Halas Hall. via Chicago Bears
“Man, we could have had that guy.”
THE HERALD BULLETIN ANDERSON, Ind. - Every April when another NFL Draft has come and gone, personnel questions float about as frequently as scrutinization of Mel Kiper Jr.’s helmet hair. via Jacksonville Daily Progress
“Rest easy on Simpson. I loved him. Great character, competitor, tough. Has the unique ability to “high point”
If I know Cincinnati Bengals fans - and I think I do - then the anger and depression you went to bed with on Saturday night, April 26, evaporated 24 hours later. via Journal-News
Monday, April 28, 2008 Story last updated at 4/28/2008 - 8:19 am Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said recently that adding help at wide receiver was as big a need as the team has. via Lubbock Avalanche
“It’s a good system and it’s been a productive system for Rick and everybody is comfortable in it”
After months of exhaustive preparation, Minnesota Vikings scouts and officials will convene in the Winter Park war room for the first day of the NFL draft.
And wait.
And wait.
And wait some more.
“We’re going to bring some board games […]
“I think it’s a good situation for me, because Green Bay didn’t draft a linebacker”
North Carolina linebacker Durell Mapp has signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. via University of North Carolina
“When I went out to Missouri this year and a number of our scouts went out there, as well, I envisioned Martin Rucker going down the seam opposite of”
Their wait lasted until the fourth round of the NFL draft, but Missouri wide receiver Will Franklin and tight end Martin Rucker landed in promising situations […]
“The honeymoon I could afford then and the one I can afford now are a little bit different.”
Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Chris Williams hardly fits the stereotype for an NFL offensive linemen.
But his new team finds the Vanderbilt tackle a perfect fit.
“We not only addressed a need, but we’re rewarding character,” […]
“I think I’ll be able to help the Colts rush the passer”
Colts Select Georgia Defensive End Marcus Howard in Fifth Round INDIANAPOLIS - ‘ Marcus Howard liked the fit immediately. via Colts.com Football News
“There are some guys with a lot of experience. I’m just looking forward to that and taking it all in and learning from these guys who prove themselves every week on Sundays.”
Two former Nittany Lions are headed south. Connor Linebacker Dan Connor became the first Penn State selection of the 2008 NFL Draft on […]
“We’re gonna have good linebackers”
Coach Mike Riley often refers to Oregon State as Linebacker U. There have been several standouts in recent years, including Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers and Keith Ellison of the Buffalo Bills. via Statesman Journal
“Buffalo called a few times and then Arizona and St. Louis. They told me to be on standby.”
Daniel Polk spent much of his Sunday answering calls and watching coverage of the NFL Draft just waiting for opportunity to finally buzz his cell phone. via Times Record News
The Lions didn’t just go back to the drawing board after stumbling to their seventh consecutive losing season.
Nebraska cornerback Zack Bowman is the first Husker picked in this year’s NFL Draft, taken in Round 5 by the Chicago Bears. via KHGI
Former Ole Miss Rebel Brandon Jenkins signed an NFL free-agent contract with the Carolina Panthers , the organization announced Tuesday. via WREC-AM Memphis
It makes no sense that Roy Williams is still a Lion. Even though he’s arguably their most productive player, his greatest value to a team that’s rebuilding again is moving him to accrue another first-round … via Detroit Free Press
Former University of Wisconsin punter Ken DeBauche says he has signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent. via WQOW
“But I’m not worried about that. I’m eager to get up there and prove to everybody that I can.”
Posted by Mary Kay Cabot mcabot@plaind.com April 27, 2008 19:50PM L.G. Patterson/Associated Press Martin Rucker set the Missouri Tigers record with 203 receptions during his career. via Cleveland.com
The Carolina Panthers signed defensive tackle Darwin Walker to a one-year contract on Monday. via Sports Network
“We talked about it last week and we’ll talk about it for months to come, but a lot of quarterbacks started in this league last year and we have two good ones and we’re happy about that”
The NFL draft has come and gone and J.P. Losman is still a Buffalo Bill. And according to […]
University of Cincinnati offensive lineman Digger Bujnoch , running back Bradley Glatthaar , defensive end Anthony Hoke , and tight end Doug Jones have all agreed to terms with NFL franchises. via WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati
The Philadelphia Eagles sued their former wide receiver Terrell Owens for bonus money he has not repaid the team. via CBS SportsLine.com
