April 2011

Appeals court approves NFL stay, lockout returns

April 29, 2011
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It was nice while it lasted. One day after the NFL reluctantly re-opened its doors for business — both figuratively and literally — they’re being closed once again. According to USA Today, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has granted the NFL’s request for a temporary stay on the ruling made by [...]

2011 Draft: Rd. 2: Picks 43-64

April 29, 2011
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Note: This post will be updated live after each pick is in. With the 43rd overall pick, the Minnesota Vikings selected ND TE Kyle Rudolph. Rudolph is 6’6″ receiving threat that also doubles as an inline blocker. He missed 7 games in 2010 with a bum hamstring, but Brian Billick compares him to the Pats’ [...]

2011 Draft: Rd. 2: Picks 33-42

April 29, 2011
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Welcome to Day 2 of the 2011 NFL Draft. Let’s get to the picks for the second round. Note: This post will be updated live after each pick is in. With the 33rd overall pick, the New England Patriots selected Virginia CB Ras-I Dowling. Dowling was coveted by several teams, and was once considered a [...]

2011 NFL Draft Grades: Round One

April 29, 2011
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With rounds two and three of the 2011 Draft already underway, let’s revisit last night’s opening round and see which teams graded out the best with their selection(s). Arizona Cardinals The Cards filled a need at cornerback by selecting the best the draft had to offer, LSU’s Patrick Peterson. It’s debatable whether or not Arizona [...]

Vikings still “strong favorite” to land Donovan McNabb

April 29, 2011
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Even after selecting former Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder with the Draft’s No. 12 overall pick, the Minnesota Vikings’ thirst for a quarterback may not be quenched just yet. Per NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, the Vikings are still in the market for a veteran signal-caller, and at least one — the Redskins’ Donovan McNabb [...]

Falcons plan to target Ray Edwards

April 29, 2011
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The 2011 Draft is far from over, yet the Atlanta Falcons are already piecing together their free agent shopping list. According to CBS Sports, the Falcons are expected to target Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards when the NFL’s free agent period finally begins. After moving up to draft wide receiver Julio Jones with the [...]

Reggie Bush on Ingram selection: “It’s been fun New Orleans”

April 29, 2011
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Could it have been an ominous sign when the New Orleans Saints traded up to select running back Mark Ingram late in the first round of the 2011 Draft? Ingram’s new teammate, Reggie Bush, seems to think so. Shortly after commissioner Goodell announced the pick to the masses at Radio City Music Hall last night, [...]

2011 Draft: Rd. 1: Picks 21-32

April 28, 2011
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The first-round is flying by as picks are being announced at a record rate. The Cleveland Browns will be first up in the home stretch of the first round, which will end with the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. With the 21st overall pick, the Cleveland Browns selected Baylor NT Phil Taylor. This was [...]

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