Bill Polian built the Colts through draft. Can Ryan Grigson? - Indianapolis Star IndyStar Colts Insider Zak Keefer joins Matt Glenesk to discuss the team's draft options and a shift in organizational philosophy this offseason. (Clark Wade / IndyStar) Bill Polian annually scoffed at free agency, instead building his rosters through the draft. Now Ryan Grigson must do the same.(Photo: … [Read more...]

DB draft preview: Expect Detroit Lions to pick up a safety - Detroit Free Press Lions seem content with Darius Slay and Nevin Lawson at CB spots, but could pick up a playmaker high in the draft Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey.(Photo: Lynne Sladky, Associated Press) Take your position: Defensive backs Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Lions’ positional needs in … [Read more...]

Patriots must make second-round magic this year - Boston Herald There is a dramatic difference between Bill Belichick’s best and worst second-round draft picks during his 16 years with the Patriots. This week, without the luxury of setting the tone in the first round, Belichick and the Patriots must be on the money when they’re on the clock at Nos. 60 and 61, assuming they use both selections or … [Read more...]

NFL DRAFT: Redskins GM not shy about eyeing more picks - Yahoo News Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan can't wait to see what general manager Scot McCloughan comes up with in his second NFL draft with the team.''You look at our first three draft picks last year - (running back) Matt Jones, (linebacker) Preston (Smith) and (offensive lineman Brandon) Scherff. Those guys were all … [Read more...]

Bob McManaman's NFL mock draft: 4th edition - azcentral.com Nov 28, 2015: California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after a two point conversion against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 48-46.(Photo: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) azcentral sports … [Read more...]

Five players the Detroit Lions could draft at No. 16 overall - Detroit Free Press Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee.(Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports) With a new general manager and needs on both lines and in the secondary, the Detroit Lions are one of the draft’s biggest wildcards in this week’s draft. Here are five … [Read more...]

OL draft preview: Detroit Lions would be wise to find more help - Detroit Free Press Notre Dame offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley.(Photo: Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports) Take your position: Offensive line Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Lions’ positional needs in advance of next week’s NFL draft. Today’s focus: Offensive line. On the roster: OT-Riley Reiff, Michael Ola, … [Read more...]

Why didn't the Panthers trade Josh Norman? - NBCSports.com APThe massive contract given by Washington to former Carolina cornerback Josh Norman shows that, right or wrong, his new team values Norman much more than his old team did. The next question is whether Carolina could have gotten value for Norman in trade. It’s unknown whether trade talks happened between the Panthers and any other … [Read more...]

Jets GM Mike Maccagnan admits team inquired about trading up for No. 1 pick - New York Daily News Julio Cortez/AP Jets GM Mike Maccagnan says they asked about the No. 1 pick in the draft. It could have been the New York Jets, and not the L.A. Rams, on the clock and staring at a potential franchise quarterback. General manager Mike Maccagnan admitted Friday that Gang Green did inquire about trading … [Read more...]

Rams owner says L.A. move didn't factor into trade for No. 1 pick - CBSSports.com The Los Angeles Rams shook up the draft earlier this month by surrendering a boatload of picks to move up from No. 15 to No. 1 in the first round. The general consensus has L.A. taking a quarterback with the top selection in the draft, with that consensus moving from Carson Wentz toward Jared Goff over the last … [Read more...]