Author Archives: Associated Press

There wasn’t much time to celebrate during Christian Ponder’s first day as a Minnesota Viking.

There wasn’t much time to celebrate during Christian Ponder’s first day as a Minnesota Viking.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Christian Ponder was booed by the hometown fans before he even received his jersey number with the Minnesota Vikings. Such is life at the most high-profile position in professional sports, and Ponder is confident he can turn those jeers into cheers before too long.

Christian Ponder was booed by the hometown fans before he even received his jersey number with the Minnesota Vikings. Such is life at the most high-profile position in professional sports, and Ponder is confident he can turn those jeers into cheers before too long.

Even as Ryan Williams was bear-hugging Roger Goodell at the draft Friday, the NFL was back in position to shut down all other business.

Even as Ryan Williams was bear-hugging Roger Goodell at the draft Friday, the NFL was back in position to shut down all other business.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has such high expectations of Marcell Dareus, he’s already planning to make room on the team’s Wall of Fame for the top draft pick.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has such high expectations of Marcell Dareus, he’s already planning to make room on the team’s Wall of Fame for the top draft pick.