Ravens trade out of first roundLike they did in 2010, the Baltimore Ravens traded out of the first round. Giving up the No. 29 pick to the Minnesota Vikings, the Ravens received the Vikings' picks in the second (35th) and fourth rounds (98th). If the Ravens stayed in the first round,… |
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Bengals draft G Kevin Zeitler at No. 27Apr 26, 2012
The Cincinnati Bengals addressed the guard position by taking Wisconsin's Kevin Zeitler with the 27th overall pick. The Bengals passed on Stanford's David DeCastro when they traded out of the No. 21 spot. Cincinnati also chose Zeitler over Georgia's Cor… |
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Steelers draft David DeCastro at No. 24Apr 26, 2012
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a guard, and the best one in the draft was sitting there at No. 24. It looks like the Steelers' strong run in the first round will continue after they selected Stanford's David DeCastro. This was either a case of good fort… |
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Browns jump to No. 3 for RichardsonApr 26, 2012
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns weren't going to let anyone block them from Trent Richardson. |
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Browns draft Brandon Weeden at No. 22Apr 26, 2012
The Browns made one of the most questionable moves in the first round, drafting Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden with the 22nd overall pick. Weeden will likely be the Browns' starting quarterback in 2012. The Browns wouldn't take a 28-year-old … |
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Bengals draft CB Dre Kirkpatrick at No. 17Apr 26, 2012
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis wasn't creating a smokescreen when he hinted that the team was going to address defense in the first round. The Bengals selected Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick with the 17th overall pick. I would've gone with Stanford's Da… |
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Cowboys, Jags, Browns move up in first roundApr 26, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com For a draft with the top two picks decided weeks in advance, the early part of Thursday's first round sure has been unpredictable. |
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Trades dominate the top 10 of 2012 NFL draftApr 26, 2012
Chris Chase, yahoo.com The new rookie salary system led to a wild night of NFL draft trades. Six teams swapped high first-round picks on Thursday night. Shutdown Corner breaks down the trades. Cleveland Browns receive: No. 3 pick (Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama) Minnesota Viki… |
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Steelers re-sign QB Leftwich to one-year contractApr 26, 2012
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with veteran backup quarterback Byron Leftwich. |
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Could Hightower fall to the Ravens?Apr 26, 2012
Update 9:48 p.m.: With the Jets picking North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples, it creates more of an opportunity for the Ravens to land either Alabama linebackers Courtney Upshaw or Dont'a Hightower. The Ravens also like South Carolina defensive e… |
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Vikings take Matt Kalil after trading downApr 26, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Vikings could have gotten USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil if they stayed at the third pick in the draft. They were able to add three picks as a result of their deal with the Browns, however, and still wound up with the player they wanted with the fo… |
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Browns draft Trent Richardson at No. 3Apr 26, 2012
The Browns traded up to No. 3 and selected Alabama running back Trent Richardson. This is the highest a running back has been drafted since Reggie Bush was taken No. 2 in 2006. Here's a capsule: TRENT RICHARDSON Position: Running back School: Alabama He… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome said this afternoon that he’s extremely confident a player he likes a lot will be there with the 29th overall pick in the draft — but he’s not as confident that the Ravens will stay at 29, and he’s already talk… |
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2012 final mock draftApr 26, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com 1. Colts: Andrew Luck, quarterback, Stanford. 2. Redskins: Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor. 3. Vikings: Morris Claiborne, cornerback, LSU. 4. Browns: Trent Richardson, running back, Alabama. 5. Buccaneers: Stephon Gilmore, cornerback, South Caro… |
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Draft destination: ClevelandApr 26, 2012
BEREA, Ohio -- AFC North headquarters is moving to Lake Erie for all three days of the draft. This is the place to be in the division. The Browns have two first-round picks and three of the first 37 in the draft. Of course, I will be posting on the Beng… |
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Erik Malinowski, deadspin.com For a commercial that ultimately revolves around the selling of shoes and jerseys, there's a lot going on here: Marshawn Lynch, a wrecking ball, Troy Polamalu, a Larry Fitzgerald-branded sports car, Larry Fitzgerald, burning tires, Marshawn Lynch runnin… |
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AFC North fans' mock draftApr 26, 2012
For the past week, I asked the AFC North blog family to choose who should be the first-round picks for the division teams in a series called "You Make the Call." Here are the results along with commentary from a fan and myself: 4. CLEVELAND BR… |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Browns quarterback Colt McCoy struggles to throw the football outside the numbers. He is unavoidably small in the pocket and has been prone to injury, including last year’s well-publicized concussion. McCoy has a 6-15 record through two seasons. His 6.… |
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NFL may not give Maualuga another passApr 26, 2012
A judge dismissed an assault charge against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga on Thursday after learning the dispute was settled in mediation. Maualuga might not get off as easy from the NFL, and he really shouldn't based on the league's histor… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame -- The Bengals understood that the best way to make your rookie quarterback look better is by pairing him with an elite rookie receiver. Having that out of the way with the Andy Dalton and A.J. Green… |
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Are Ravens targeting WR Stephen Hill?Apr 26, 2012
There's been a strong buzz recently that the Baltimore Ravens are considering Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill with the 29th overall pick. This is a little surprising because Hill is a unpolished prospect who needs time to develop as a route runn… |
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