The top back in the draft has been set in stone for a while now, but, after some surprising results in the combine there is going to be shuffling of draft boards at running back. PopPickle’s Eric Engberg breaks down the top backs in this year’s draft.
2010 Draft
2010 NFL Draft Updates (03-12-2010)
Today we are checking in with some more Pro Day news and notes. Some of the bigger names in the draft had their chance to show the scouts some more of their wares this week with Maryland, Rutgers, Oklahoma State, and Nebraska amongst others hosting Pro Days in the last few days.
2010 Draft
2010 NFL Draft Updates (3-11-2010)
Alabama, Auburn, Kansas, and Colorado all had their Pro Days this week. Plus updates on Perrish Cox and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.
2010 Draft
2010 NFL Draft: Oklahoma Pro Day
Oklahoma had its pro day on Tuesday. As expected Sam Bradford did not work out while Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, and Trent Williams largely participated in the position drills. Find out who else was there and may have boosted their draft stock.
2010 Draft
NFL Draft Updates For 3-9-2010
Utah and Tulsa are the latest to hold pro days. There are some updates on Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Dez Bryant as well.
2010 Draft
Tebow To Work Out For Bills and Seahawks
Tim Tebow will throw for prospective teams on March 17th, but, the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills have already taken the liberty of scheduling individual workouts with the former Heisman Trophy winner. Are they actually considering him in the first round?
2010 Draft
2010 NFL Draft: Pro Days Kick Off
Individual colleges started hosting their pro days for NFL scouts last week with Florida Atlantic, Wyoming, Baylor, Eastern Illinois, Missouri, Buffalo, and Kansas State all holding workouts. PopPickle’s Eric Engberg breaks down some of the more notable workouts from last week.
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Brandon Marshall to Visit Seattle
Denver receiver Brandon Marshall will reportedly visit the Seattle Seahawks in hopes of working out a new contract. With Marshall being a restricted free agent Seattle will have to give up their first and third round picks in the draft to sign him.
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Bears Land Peppers
The Bears landed the biggest fish in the free agent sea by signing Julius Peppers to a six-year deal. Is this a boom or bust move for the Bears? How will Julius like jumping into the frying pan in Chicago where the fans and media are much more aggressive?
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Lions Sign Vanden Bosch
The Lions continue to spend in free agency signing veteran defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch away from the Tennessee Titans. Is this really a move in the right direction for the Lions though?
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Chester Taylor Signs With Chicago
The Bears plucked running back Chester Taylor away from their division rivals in Minnesota. Should the Bears be focusing on running backs after giving Jay Cutler the kind of money they gave him a year ago?
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Lions Ink Burleson
The Detroit Lions kicked off the free agent signing period by inking former Seattle receiver to a five year deal Friday.
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Eagles Reward Weaver With New Contract
The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded All Pro fullback with a new contract that makes him one of the highest paid at the position in league history.
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Redskins Clean House
The Redskins began cleaning house Thursday releasing 10 players including seven veterans over the age of 30 as Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan work towards making the oldest team in the league significantly younger this spring.
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Chargers Keep Sproles, Drop Williams
In an unexpected about face the Chargers decided to tender Darren Sproles on Thursday a week after announcing they would let him test free agency. The Chargers also dropped former All Pro defensive tackle Jamal Williams after missing 15 games due to a knee injury.
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