Saturday, April 30, 2011
Final draft grades: Bucs, Giants, Texans earn top marks
The good news is nobody fails. But only three teams go to the head of Pete Prisco's class with A's. The Texans, Giants and Bucs did their homework, while the Chiefs and the Seahawks obviously didn't -- according to this NFL Draft final exam.
Drafting Mallett might be one gamble Belichick regrets
It's hard to second-guess Bill Belichick. After all, his track record speaks for itself. Yet Mike Freeman can't help but feel that the Patriots' decision to draft troubled Ryan Mallett is going to be one they'll regret.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Panic is in the air during strange, strange NFL Draft
Every year the draft is a symbol of hope for every NFL team and fan. Not this time. Instead, Mike Freeman says, it's been a strange event headlined by both lockout talk and uncertainty hanging over everyone's head.
Newton Fever hits Charlotte as Panthers introduce savior
Panthers fans are caught up in the Cam Newton Era, not even 24 hours old as the Heisman winner first meets the local media. Jimmy Clausen aside, there's reason for the franchise to be excited, Len Pasquarelli says.
Marshall, over dozen teammates visit Dolphins complex
Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall visited the team complex Friday, less than a week after his wife was charged with stabbing him with a kitchen knife.
NFL players back to work, free agency unresolved
The NFL cleared the way for some of its basic football operations to begin at 8 a.m. ET Friday, five days after a federal judge declared the lockout illegal and nearly seven weeks after it began.
Early run on quarterbacks story of first round
Cam Newton going first wasn't a surprise. The subsequent run on three more quarterbacks going in the next 11 picks was. Rob Rang gives his impression of the first round, including the trend for talent over need.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
By taking Newton, Panthers stacked deck against themselves
Cam Newton's been called -- and has called himself -- many things. An icon and entertainer. A 'Hall-of-Fame talent' with a Heisman and a national title. But Clark Judge questions what Carolina's top knows about football.
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