Knee injury clouds Boise State RB grade … There have been several reports including one earlier today by Bob McGinn of Journal-Sentinel who has some of the best sources in the business, that several teams have either have either removed Boise State RB Jay Ajayi from their boards entirely of have have backed way off because of concerns… Read More »
Morning update … Almost mercifully, it does not appear there is much new on trade talks involving the first couple of picks at this week’s draft, however, there are a few items of interest further on down the board in this morning’s issue of the Draft Buzz file.
Trade rumors blowing … With less than a week to go before the start of the 2015 draft the NFL rumors of possible trades are starting to pick up steam. In fact we have been suggesting for several weeks now that no one should be shocked if in the end Philadelphia, Cleveland and Tennessee get together on some… Read More »
Jets to gauge trade up scenarios … NFL G.M.s don’t usually say much of anything at their pre-draft media availability sessions, but new Jets’ general manager Mike Maccagnan had a few nuggets when he took to the podium earlier, In particular, Maccagnan said that the Jets, who have the 6th pick in this year’s opening round, were “going… Read More »
OLB Ray gets better second opinion … What do they always recommend if one has a difficult medical problem: Get a second opinion! That’s the case for Missouri OLB Shane Ray, a top 10-15 prospect for the 2015 draft, who has had a nagging toe injury that an earlier report suggested could require surgery that would sideline him… Read More »
Dolphins mocked … GBN associate editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette continues his series of team mock drafts today with the Miami Dolphins.
Under the radar … Even with just a week to go until the start of the 2015 draft the search for sleepers goes on and GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette has a list of guys who probably aren’t all that well known nationally but have definitely caught the attention of pro scouts.
More Mariota to Philly talk; new twist in ‘L’affaire pattes du crabbe,’ hilite daily roundup … It was the first rumor with legs in this year’s draft cycle and while it has kind of drifted into the background in recent weeks speculation that Philadelphia, and head coach and G.M. Chip Kelly in particular, are still thinking seriously about… Read More »
Chargers express support for Rivers, albeit tepidly … The NFL has been abuzz these past couple of weeks over rumors that San Diego could try and trade star QB Philip Rivers as part of a deal to move up and select Oregon QB Marcus Mariota. And Chargers’ G.M. Tom Telesco did not do much to quash those rumors… Read More »
Dolphins add top vet WR … Miami has reportedly come to terms with veteran WR Greg Jennings, one of the top free agents still left on the market, to a 2-year, $8M deal. Jennings had played for Green Bay and Minnesota during a productive 9-year NFL career to date. In Miami he will join a receiver corps that… Read More »
Two more for the price of one! Team-by-team mocks: Cleveland and Washington … Over the course of the final week or so until the 2015 draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will continue taking a slightly different tack on the concept of the mock draft by essentially doing one for as many teams as possible including the… Read More »
Pretty quiet on NFL draft front … With just over a week to go until the start of the 2015 draft, its pretty quiet around the NFL as teams hunker down in their war rooms putting the final touches on their draft boards. The big mystery which may not be answered until around 8:15 PM ET on April… Read More »
Bucs know top pick; ain’t sayin’ though … This year’s draft is still ten days away, but Tampa Bay G.M. said at a pre-draft presser earlier today that the Buccaneers know which player they will be selecting with the first pick overall. In fact, Licht hinted that the Bucs have pretty well known since the combine who was… Read More »
He’s back !!! …. Philadelphia has reportedly signed QB Tim Tebow to what is believed to be a 1-year deal. Tebow, one of the great players in college football history at Florida, was a surprise late first round pick by Denver in 2010 and also had NFL stops at New England and New York with the Jets, but… Read More »
What they are saying … While there doesn’t appear to be a lot of real hard news out there this morning with the draft now just 11 days away, there is a lot of talk about what is going to happen on the 30th and beyond. The Star Tribune in Minneapolis, for example, has an overview of where… Read More »
Top RB checks out at med re-check … According to a report by NFL.com, Georgia RB Todd Gurley, expected to be one of the first 1-2 backs off the board at this month’s draft, ‘checked out fine’ at the medical follow-up tests in Indianapolis yesterday and today. Gurley had been thought of as a possible top 5-10 pick… Read More »
Game of musical chairs continues … The intrigue may very well continue right up until the clock starts ticking on the actual picks on April 30th, but this morning’s edition of the Draft Buzz file looks at the latest undercurrents regarding the top QB prospects at this year’s draft, plus other stuff.
Star Big XII KR heading to MAC … Former Oklahoma State WR/KR Tyreek Hill has transferred to Akron. Hill, who has near world class speed, was being touted as a possible second day pick at the 2015 draft, but ended up being kicked off the Cowboys’ squad late in the season after he was charged with domestic violence.… Read More »
Winston sued by alleged sex assault victim … Former Florida State QB Jameis Winston, the presumptive #1 pick at the 2015 draft, had thought he had put the allegations of sexual assault behind him, but it doesn’t look like that focus is going to be going away anytime soon as Erica Kinsman, the young women who raised the… Read More »
Parameters in Bucs, Lions Johnson swap set … The trade details in the agreement between Tampa Bay and Detroit to swap draft picks in order to resolve a dispute between the two teams over an offer sheet restricted free agent DE George Johnson signed with the Buccaneers has been announced. Detroit will get a 5th round pick from… Read More »
Wrist surgery could shelve top WR prospect … NFL.com is reporting that Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong will require surgery to repair a broken bone in his wrist. No word on how long he will be sidelined. Also no word on whether this will impact Strong’s final draft position as he ha been considered to be amid-to-late first… Read More »
Have arm, will travel … One almost needs a program these days to keep track of all the private workouts and on-site visits that QBs Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, the top-rated QBs for the 2015 draft are currently going through. If nothing, its possible that the two will have almost as many frequent flyer miles as their… Read More »
NFL announces 26 players to attend draft … The NFL has announced that 26 players have accepted invitations to attend this year’s draft including Southern California DE Leonard Williams, Florida OLB Dante Fowler, West Virginia WR Kevin White, Clemson OLB Vic Beasley, Iowa G/T Brandon Scherff, Washington NT Danny Shelton, Nebraska OLB Randy Gregory, Louisville WR Devante Parker,… Read More »
Raiders sign vet WR Crabtree … Oakland appears to have finally found a top veteran target for 2nd year QB Derek Carr as the Raiders have reportedly come to terms with former San Francisco WR Michael Crabtree. since being selected in the opening round of the 2009 by the 49ers Crabtree has been a solid enough receiver with… Read More »
Chargers head north to work out top QB … On-campus private workouts come in all shapes and sizes. One of the strangest this year takes place later today when San Diego officials put Oregon QB Marcus Mariota through his paces in Eugene. The Chargers’ brass, including head coach Mike McCoy, offensive coordinator Frank Reich, and QB-coach Nick Sirianni… Read More »
