Archive for April, 2010
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Steve Wyche Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Derrick Morgan, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Pierre-Paul, Tyson Alualu
Okay. Jacksonville has a Top-10 pick (No. 10) and used it on Tyson Alualu, a defensive end from Cal. Huge surprise that is going to lead to a lot of raised eyebrows.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Darren Sproles, Joseph Addai, LaDainian Tomlinson, LeSean McCoy, Ryan Mathews
Ryan Mathews will be the first rookie taken in most 2010 fantasy drafts. No doubt about it.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Steve Wyche Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bills, C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Leodis McKelvin, Marshawn Lynch
Buffalo’s choice of RB C.J. Spiller shows that the Bills are trying to get some explosive playmakers.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Jason Feller Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns, Joe Haden
Florida CB Joe Haden began the day with a rousing family breakfast, and ended it holding up a Cleveland Browns jersey.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Steve Wyche Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Kirk Morrison, Oakland Raiders, Rolando McClain
The Raiders threw the first semi-surprise of the NFL draft Thursday night, taking LB Rolando McClain with the eighth overall pick.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Steve Wyche Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, C.J. Spiller, Derrick Morgan, Dez Bryant, Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks, Trent Williams, Walter Jones
Seattle really must be happy with Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung falling into their lap, as it gets a standout left tackle to replace Walter Jones, who is expected to retire.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Mike Mayock, Oakland Raiders, Rolando McClain
When the video board inside Radio City Music Hall showed LB Rolando McClain smiling on his phone with the Raiders still on the clock, the Silver and Black-clad fans in the house voiced their displeasure.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Brian Brohm, C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Marshawn Lynch, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trent Edwards
C.J. Spiller would have been a much more attractive fantasy option had he not be taken by the Bills.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Jason Feller Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Jim Brown
With their newest draft experience complete, the NFL’s Hall of Famers just couldn’t help but marvel how far the league has come.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Roger Goodell, Trent Williams, Washington Redskins
Trent Williams had a special request fulfilled by Commissioner Roger Goodell when he was announced as the fourth overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Donovan McNabb, Trent Williams
The addition of OT Trent Williams is good news for the fantasy value of Donovan McNabb.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Brandon Gibson, Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson, Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
The Rams have selected Sam Bradford with the top pick in the NFL Draft, but he won’t have much seasonal draft value.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Bill Munson, Chris Long, Gil Brandt, Jason Smith, Roger Goodell, Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
No more mock drafts. This is the real deal, and Commissioner Roger Goodell just said “Let’s get started.”
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rich Eisen, Roger Goodell
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell publicly spoke Thursday for the first time since he handed down a six-game suspension to Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy.
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Barry Sanders, C.J. Spiller, Deion Sanders, Roger Goodell
NFL Nation has really represented outside Radio City Music Hall at the 2010 NFL Draft.