Burfict, Chris Polk, Case Keenum among notable UDFAsEvan Silva, profootballtalk.com The 2012 NFL draft came to an end at 7:20 p.m. ET on Saturday, when the Indianapolis Colts made Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish this year’s Mr. Irrelevant. NFL teams have already begun contacting and agreeing to terms with undrafted free … |
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Colts tab N. Illinois' Harnish as Mr. IrrelevantApr 28, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Mr. Irrelevant suddenly has a whole new meaning for Chandler Harnish. |
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AFC South draft analysisApr 28, 2012
Despite talk of grabbing the best player available, it’s funny how often needs and picks seem to line up. Of 31 picks, I count four that don’t technically qualify as addressing needs: Jaguars fifth-round linebacker Brandon Marshall, Titans fifth-round… |
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AFC South draft notesApr 28, 2012
The big draft review file will arrive shortly, but a few quick thoughts in the meantime: Houston Texans Three offensive linemen should help the team sort through options at right guard and right tackle. Antoine Caldwell and Rashad Butler are the guys mo… |
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Titans hit potential over production with TEApr 28, 2012
NASHVILLE -- The NFL draft is often an exercise in weighing production against potential. In the scales of that debate over Taylor Thompson, the Titans went heavily with potential. The Titans traded up 10 spots with Miami and spent pick No. 145 in the f… |
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Irsay says Freeney won’t be tradedApr 28, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Amid reports that the Colts are shopping defensive end Dwight Freeney, owner Jim Irsay has taken to Twitter (where else?) to declare that Freeney isn’t available. “The only people hoping for trade with Free#93 are the ones that have to play against us… |
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Colts finally touch on D with ChapmanApr 28, 2012
Through three rounds and four picks, the Indianapolis Colts had gone all offense. Chuck Pagano said his defensive coordinator, Greg Manusky, was spending a lot of time on the elliptical machine burning off his energy while remaining empty-handed. Manusk… |
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Texans snag a second undervalued pickApr 28, 2012
The Texans have snatched up a couple guys who they consider big values because of circumstances that dropped their value around the league. Third round receiver DeVier Posey didn’t play much last year as he served suspensions at Ohio State, and the Texa… |
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Ben Jones a curious pick for TexansApr 28, 2012
A day after they took Miami (Ohio) guard Brandon Brooks in the third round, the Houston Texans followed up with an odd offensive line choice. Georgia center Ben Jones is a good player, but he’s very much a center. And Houston just re-signed veteran Chri… |
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Timothy Burke, deadspin.com The Jacksonville Jaguars stupidly picked punter Bryan Anger in the third round last night, a pick that shocked experts and Jags fans alike. |
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Colts, Andrew Luck launch contract talksApr 28, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Colts could have signed quarterback Andrew Luck from the moment that the coin flips at the Scouting Combine concluded. Now that the card with his name on it has been turned in to the NFL, the process of getting his signature on a contract has begun… |
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Bryan Anger taken was highest punter pick since 1995Apr 28, 2012
Chris Chase, yahoo.com Bryan Anger became the first punter in 17 years to be taken in the first 75 picks of the NFL draft when he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night. The Cal punter was taken at No. 70. It was the highest a punter has gone since 1995 when… |
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Sources: Leinart to visit Raiders; signing likelyApr 28, 2012
Adam Schefter, ESPN.com Texans free-agent quarterback Matt Leinart is scheduled to visit Oakland next week, a trip in which he is likely to sign with the Raiders, according to league sources. |
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On the Colts' influx of skill playersApr 28, 2012
Indianapolis used its third round pick, 64th, on Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen, a guy who’s more of a blocker than Coby Fleener, their second-round pick. “The offense calls for two tight ends who are dynamic and can do different things,” said Allen… |
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Titans add another high-motor wrestlerApr 28, 2012
Nose tackle Mike Martin should pressure veteran Shaun Smith for playing time, and could ultimately push Smith off the roster. Tennessee nabbed Martin in the third round, 82nd overall. “Mike Martin is what you want in a nose tackle,” general manager Ru… |
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Jags make Anger highest drafted P since 1995Apr 28, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Jacksonville Jaguars have made one of the NFL draft's biggest surprises, selecting Cal punter Bryan Anger in the third round. |
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