Category: 2013 NFL Draft
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
In Chip Kelly's first NFL season, he has already implemented a number of changes to the Eagles. He hands out smoothies to his players when they come off the practice field, he has sped up some things on the practice field and he has changed the attitude in Philadelphia. This ...
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Andy Reid coached the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 years, and he can't seem to escape his former team. Not only does he have to return to Philadelphia in September with the Kansas City Chiefs, but there was a hot rumor during the draft that the Eagles jumped ahead of Kansas ...
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
For the longest time, the Indianapolis Colts had a great pass rushing duo with Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. But Freeney left this offseason leaving Indy a man short. They needed to find someone to replace him. They did just that on draft night with Bjoern Werner. The German-born defensive ...
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Chicago Bears continue to make a strong push to revamp an offensive line that for years has taken beatings. The latest step in that process came in Round 1 of the NFL draft, with Chicago taking Oregon offensive guard/tackle Kyle Long, who just so happens to be Howie's son ...
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Carolina Panthers were in desperate need of help at defensive tackle, and so they weren't about to let Utah stud Star Lotulelei keep sliding when he dropped to them in the No. 14 spot Thursday night during the NFL draft. Carolina certainly has high expectations for Lotulelei, and Lotulelei ...
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
The Cleveland Browns plan this offseason has been very clear: get after the opposing quarterback. That's what they identified in free agency. They added defensive tackle Desmond Bryant and outside linebacker Paul Kruger. And that's what they identified with the 6th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Barkevious Mingo. ...
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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Tonight in New York, somebody will join a list that includes Alex Smith's name. Eight years ago, the Chiefs quarterback was the first overall pick by San Francisco, so he can shed some real light on exactly what some of this year's top prospects are going through.
Alex Smith joined Soren ...
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
It started with Hesiman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. The came last years 3rd overall pick in the draft, Trent Richardson. This year it was Lacy's time to shine as Alabama's lead running back. That is exactly what he did. The powerful, violent back finished with over 1,300 yards and 17 ...
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Six months after South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore suffered one of the most gruesome injuries of the 2012 college football season, the 21-year-old is ready to be drafted. Where and when, he's not sure, but it certainly won't be with the same fanfare he would have received had he ...
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
The first unofficial "smear campaign" of the 2013 NFL Draft is underway, with Dee Milliner the target. The Alabama cornerback is now being red-flagged (at least in the media) as an injury-prone prospect despite missing only one game during his college career. That's because there are reports that he might not ...
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