NFL draft Winners and Losers: Did Jerry Jones really need a RB? Ezekiel Elliott is going to be really productive for the Dallas Cowboys. The best running back in the draft class will run behind the NFL's best offensive line and put up some nice numbers. That said, taking Elliott fourth overall was an impulsive pick by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who has been known to make some impulsive … [Read more...]

Johnny Manziel apparently watched NFL Draft before Bieber concert Look, believe what you will about Johnny Manziel, the ex-NFL quarterback whose life is now in shambles by his own hand ... it's hard not to feel a twinge of sympathy, or at least wonder what could have been, when you see a photo like this: 2 yrs ago he was a 1st rd pick...now hes unemployed watching it at a bar in Columbus b4 … [Read more...]

Rams start 2016 NFL draft by picking Jared Goff over Carson Wentz The choice will live with the Los Angeles Rams forever, good or bad, and it will likely spark a million debates about Cal's Jared Goff and North Dakota State's Carson Wentz. It has been almost 20 years since the 1998 NFL draft and you'll still hear Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning mentioned in the same sentence. The Rams will … [Read more...]

Dallas Cowboys pick RB Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4 Do the Dallas Cowboys have The Triplets 2.0? Picking fourth overall, Dallas chose Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, and he will join quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant. Here's some of what Shutdown Corner's Eric Edholm wrote on Elliott: Upside: If teams draft strictly for talent, he should not wait long to hear his name … [Read more...]

Patriots post Instagram photo of Tom Brady as draft begins The NFL Draft began on Thursday evening with the New England Patriots on the sidelines; the team was forced to surrender its first-round pick as a result of the still-ongoing deflategate controversy. But the team wasn't taking its public shaming sitting down; no, sir. The Patriots unveiled a bit of passive-aggressive social media … [Read more...]

Ezekiel Elliott wore a midriff-baring crop top suit to the draft Ezekiel Elliott had a style for much of his career at Ohio State. He'd wear his jersey tucked up, showing off his six pack of abs. Hey, who wouldn't? Elliott won't be rocking that style in the NFL, because jerseys must be tucked in (thanks, No Fun League!), but he paid homage to his signature look with the suit he wore to the … [Read more...]

Cam Newton explains infamous Super Bowl news conference Let's get this out of the way: In almost every instance, you don't care how an athlete or coach treats the media in a news conference. And that's fine. Let's also admit that the extended vitriol over Cam Newton's post-Super Bowl news conference is just a good excuse to rip the Carolina Panthers quarterback. Nobody cared before or since … [Read more...]

Man accused of shooting Will Smith indicted for murder Cardell Hayes, who has been accused of shooting and killing former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday. He was indicted on four charges, including second-degree murder. The indictment was for attempted second-degree murder, second-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated criminal … [Read more...]

Mark Davis pledges $500 million for Las Vegas Raiders stadium At a stadium committee meeting in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis put his money where his mouth is when it comes to relocating his team: A $500 million pledge to the stadium project in Sin City. Las Vegas has proposed a $1.4 billion domed stadium. A stadium could bring not just the Raiders, but perhaps a … [Read more...]

Draft Analysis: Dynasty Receiver Prospects The pre-draft process is dark and full of terrors, but through that darkness emerges an exciting jumble of #hawttaeks, half-truths, and quality NFL prospects. Despite the excitement the months before the draft bring, wading through all of the craziness to find the useful bits of fantasy football information can be daunting. With that in mind, here is a … [Read more...]