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Buccaneers recognize pass-rush deficiency entering draft
Apr 23rd
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a pass rusher. Statistics suggest it, NFL draft analysts believe it, and even Bucs general manager Mark Dominik concedes it.
Panthers’ future rides on their decision with No. 1 overall pick
Apr 23rd
General manager Marty Hurney must be perfect with perhaps the important selection in Carolina Panthers history: the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft.
Seahawks target QB, look to fill other holes through draft
Apr 23rd
Matt Hasselbeck is a free agent, Charlie Whitehurst has just two career starts under his belt, and there are no other quarterbacks under contract on Seattle's roster. So the Seahawks are targeting a signal-caller, right?
Redskins might not have enough draft picks to fill holes
Apr 23rd
The Washington Redskins have picks in the first and second rounds (Nos. 10 and 41 overall) of the NFL draft, then aren't scheduled to be on the board again until the 144th overall selection in Round 5. That could be a big problem.
Reese explains Giants’ simple draft plan: ‘Pick the best player’
Apr 23rd
While the New York Giants have needs on offensive lineman, at wide receiver and linebacker, don't be surprised if they take a defensive end or safety when they make the 19th pick in the NFL draft Thursday.
Trade-happy Eagles OK with dealing first-round draft pick
Apr 23rd
The inability to trade Kevin Kolb because of the lockout doesn't mean the Eagles aren't an attractive partner for a team that needs a quarterback. That's because Philadelphia holds the No. 23 pick in the first round in a draft in which several quarterbacks are projected to go around that spot.
Cowboys’ draft will be litmus test for Jones-Garrett tandem
Apr 23rd
The Dallas Cowboys are about to receive their reward for a lousy 2010 season: the ninth overall pick in next week's NFL draft. How they use it could be a window into the world of Jerry Jones and his new coach, Jason Garrett.
Giants have holes to fill, but will depend more on young vets
Apr 22nd
With the NFL lockout casting uncertainty over the status of veteran free agents, and the
cancellation of introductory rookie workouts, the Giants will rely on younger veterans to fill holes.
Stay the course: Tannenbaum, Jets remain loyal to draft plans
Apr 22nd
The NFL lockout and a lack of free agency have handcuffed Mike Tannenbaum so far this offseason. No trades. No signings. No big splashes.
Raiders’ Jackson dealing with frustrations before NFL draft
Apr 22nd
Hue Jackson has hired a staff, talked strategy and philosophy with his new assistants, put together a playbook and promoted the Oakland Raiders in the community as he prepares for his first season as a head coach in the NFL.