NFL Draft Preview: Silva's 2015 NFL Mock Draft I used to rack my brain trying to figure out which player each team would select in the first round of every draft. It took me almost a decade, but I finally realized the NFL draft is an inherently unpredictable entity. Not even the NFL teams themselves have a good feel for what will happen. Most recently, the draft's predictability took a major … [Read more...]

Former NFL linebacker Aaron Maybin has first-hand look at Baltimore unrest A few months ago Aaron Maybin, a first-round pick in the 2009 NFL draft, was a passenger in his own vehicle, driving through downtown Baltimore. His cousin was behind the wheel and the two young men were on their way to Maybin’s home, not far from the downtown area – the scene of riots that have gripped this nation … [Read more...]

LSU offensive tackle La'el Collins leaves draft to cooperate with authorities Your browser does not support iframes. The La'el Collins story has likely sent NFL teams scrambling this week, trying to figure out what is going on with the LSU offensive tackle. Collins, widely expected to be a first-round pick, was sought for questioning in the shooting of Brittany Mills, who police believe is a … [Read more...]

Marcus Mariota talk heats up with reported Browns offer to Titans Marcus Mariota likely won't be selected first overall on Thursday, barring one of the biggest surprises in NFL draft history, but he's certainly the most interesting player in this draft. On the eve of the draft, we're no closer to knowing who will be the No. 2 pick, which team will be taking the No. 2 pick or if Heisman … [Read more...]

Report: Jets fielding calls from multiple teams on Muhammad Wilkerson ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that at least two teams have inquired into the availability of Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson via trade. This is significant for a few reasons. This news clearly came from the Jets. It's a new regime — head coach Todd Bowles and GM Mike Maccagnan — and they don't need any … [Read more...]

Jets get a slap on the wrist from NFL for Darrelle Revis tampering I'm not sure of your financial situation, but someone fining me $100,000 would be a pretty big deal. To New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, he probably spends more time worrying about which green tie he'll wear than a $100,000 fine. The NFL surely knows this. So the big punishment for tampering with Darrelle Revis, a $100,000 … [Read more...]

NFL to give up tax-exempt status amid congressional pressure For years, the NFL has avoided paying taxes. Think about that. BREAKING: The NFL announces it is ending tax-exempt status.— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) April 28, 2015 For decades, the league — not the teams themselves who pay taxes — which makes an estimated $10 billion in annual revenue has avoided paying Uncle Sam because of a line of … [Read more...]

Report: NFL to give up tax-exempt status amid congressional pressure For years, the NFL has avoided paying taxes. Think about that. BREAKING: The NFL announces it is ending tax-exempt status.— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) April 28, 2015 For decades, the league — not the teams themselves who pay taxes — which makes an estimated $10 billion in annual revenue has avoided payign Uncle Sam because of a … [Read more...]