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Raiders optimistic about draft despite no first-round pick

From JaMarcus Russell to Darrius Heyward-Bey to Derrick Gibson, the Raiders have had a run of first-round picks who have provided little production for the team. They don't have to worry about that in 2011 ... the team doesn't have a pick.

Lions GM: ‘I don’t even know who we’re going to take’

The Detroit Lions won't take a quarterback with the 13th pick overall in the NFL draft. Other than that, not even the Lions' brain trust is certain what the team will do next week.

Bears could beef up Cutler’s protection in upcoming draft

Considering Jay Cutler took more hits than a tackling dummy at times last season, it's no secret that the Bears could use some help on the offensive line.

Post-Favre Vikings in search of next franchise signal-caller

After all that waiting on Brett Favre, the Minnesota Vikings are accustomed to quarterback uncertainty. One year later, the Vikings are again in an awkward spot.

Super Bowl champion Pack not complaining over picking last

Ted Thompson built a Super Bowl winner his way, piling up draft picks while rarely dipping into free agency. Now comes the annoying part.

Rams need a WR or RB but will go with best on the board

Here's evidence that the NFL draft works, eventually. The St. Louis Rams are not, repeat not, on the clock.

QB is 49ers’ pressing need, but defense might come first

Trent Baalke guided the San Francisco 49ers through the draft for the first time a year ago, adding a few key pieces to a team favored to win the NFC West and reach the playoffs after a long absence. His top two picks became immediate starters on a revamped offensive line, and several others also made impacts as rookies.

Cardinals mull over quarterback, other needs before draft

The Arizona Cardinals' smooth-operating offense has been ugly since Kurt Warner's retirement, and they're in need of a quarterback.

Dimitroff: Falcons ‘need more explosiveness on both sides’

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is looking at more than just defensive ends as he considers his options for the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.

Offensive-minded Payton, Saints likely to go defense in draft

Sean Payton's NFL success began with his ability to conceive of creative offensive schemes that pick defenses apart. The New Orleans Saints' head coach is less known for building defenses through the draft, though that could change over time.