NFL Rookies ,Transactions ,Injury Report

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Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Bowe had had a key 34-yard touchdown reception on fourth-and-14 early in the fourth quarter to keep the Chiefs alive. Bowe finished with eight receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown in a 25-20 loss at Detroit.


Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Bradshaw had an 88-yard touchdown run in the Giants' 38-21 win over the host Bills, and finished with 151 rushing yards. Bradshaw, a seventh round pick out of Marshall, had only six attempts entering the game.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills

Lynch led the Bills with 18 carries for 70 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown run, in the Bills' 38-21 loss to the New York Giants. Lynch's touchdown gave the Bills a 21-17 lead in the third quarter.


Nedu Ndukwe, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Ndukwe had a 44-yard interception return that helped set up the Bengals' first touchdown in Cincinnati's 19-14 upset of the Browns. Ndukwe finished with nine tackles and two interceptions in the win.
Patrick Willis, LB, San Francisco 49ers

Willis continues his incredible year by registering 20 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed in the 49ers' 21-19 win over the playoff bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Francisco.

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Team Date Transaction
Pittsburgh Steelers 12/24 Willie Parker (RB) Placed on IR (fractured right fibula).
Verron Haynes (RB) re-signed.

Cleveland Browns 12/24 Ethan Kelley (DT) Placed on IR (knee).
Mike Adams (S) Placed on IR (knee).

Chicago Bears 12/24 Mark Anderson (DE) Placed on IR (knee).

New Orleans Saints 12/24 Jamaal Branch (RB) Placed on IR (fractured right leg).
Mike McKenzie (CB) Placed on IR (right knee).

Arizona Cardinals 12/24 David Holloway (LB) Activated from the Practice Squad.
Alex Shor (TE) practice squad addition.
Ross Kolodziej (DT) Placed on IR (quadricep).

Dallas Cowboys 12/24 Zack Crockett (RB) cut.

Baltimore Ravens 12/23 Robert McCune (LB) Activated from the Practice Squad.

New Orleans Saints 12/23 Josh Savage (DE) Activated from the Practice Squad.

Miami Dolphins 12/22 Channing Crowder (LB) Placed on IR (right knee).
Casey Bramlet (QB) Activated from the Practice Squad.

New York Jets 12/22 Laveranues Coles (WR) Placed on IR (left ankle).
Jeremy Kapinos (P) Activated from the Practice Squad.

New England Patriots 12/22 Raymond Ventrone (S) Activated from the Practice Squad.

Carolina Panthers 12/21 Keary Colbert (WR) Placed on IR (knee).
Jason Carter (WR) Activated from the Practice Squad.

Baltimore Ravens 12/21 Samari Rolle (CB) Placed on IR (shoulder).
Cullen Finnerty (QB) Activated from the Practice Squad.

Detroit Lions 12/21 Shirdonya Mitchell (CB) practice squad deletion.

Oakland Raiders 12/21 Kelly Talavou (DT) practice squad deletion.

Philadelphia Eagles 12/21 Michael Gasperson (WR) Activated from the Practice Squad.
William Kershaw (LB) practice squad addition.

Dallas Cowboys 12/20 Zack Crockett (RB) acquired from waivers.

Oakland Raiders 12/20 Rashad Baker (S) signed.

Detroit Lions 12/20 Shirdonya Mitchell (CB) practice squad addition.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/20 Darrell Hunter (CB) practice squad addition.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Louis Rams
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
PIT
Clint Kriewaldt LB Neck Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Marvel Smith T Back Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Clark Haggans LB Knee Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Andre Frazier LB Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Travis Kirschke DE Ribs Full Participation in Practice Probable
Ivan Taylor CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Nate Washington WR Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
STL
Travis Minor RB Ankle Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Brian Leonard RB Head Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Eric Bassey CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Hanik Milligan S Hamstring Full Participation in Practice Probable
Brandon Williams WR Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
DAL
Andre Gurode C Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Pat Watkins CB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Terry Glenn WR Knee Limited Participation in Practice Out
Chris Canty DE Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Marc Colombo T Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Anthony Fasano TE Head Full Participation in Practice Probable
Tony Romo QB R Thumb Full Participation in Practice Probable
CAR
Keary Colbert WR Knee Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Julius Peppers DE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Geoff Hangartner G Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable
Chris Harris S Hip Full Participation in Practice Probable
Justin Hartwig C Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Kindal Moorehead DT Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Mike Rucker DE Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Steve Smith WR Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Vinny Testaverde QB Achilles Full Participation in Practice Probable
New York Giants at Buffalo Bills
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
NYG
Kevin Dockery CB Hip Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Sinorice Moss WR Back Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
David Tyree WR Personal Reasons Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Plaxico Burress WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Manuel Wright DT Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
James Butler S Hamstring Full Participation in Practice Probable
Brandon Jacobs RB Hamstring Full Participation in Practice Probable
Kareem McKenzie T Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Justin Tuck DE Neck Full Participation in Practice Probable
Gibril Wilson S Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
BUF
Copeland Bryan DE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Ryan Denney DE Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Coy Wire LB Neck Limited Participation in Practice Out
Roscoe Parrish WR Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Robert Royal TE Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
GB
Korey Hall RB Hip Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Aaron Rodgers QB Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Doubtful
Jarrett Bush CB Calf Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Tracy White LB Toe Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Bubba Franks TE Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Ryan Pickett DT Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Aaron Rouse S Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Charles Woodson CB Toe Limited Participation in Practice Probable
CHI
Mark Anderson DE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Lance Briggs LB Hip Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Rex Grossman QB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Tommie Harris DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Nathan Vasher CB Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Darwin Walker DT Elbow Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
CLV
Ethan Kelley DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Antwan Peek LB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Leigh Bodden CB Back Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Eric Steinbach G Excused / Personal Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Orpheus Roye DE Knee Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Robaire Smith DE Back Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Shaun Smith DE Back Limited Participation in Practice Probable
CIN
Rudi Johnson RB Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Madieu Williams S Quadricep Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Dexter Jackson S Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Willie Anderson T Knee Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Stacy Andrews G Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Chris Henry WR Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Deltha O'Neal CB Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Domata Peko DT Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
KC
Tyron Brackenridge CB Knee Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Larry Johnson RB Foot Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Eddie Kennison WR Ribs Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Donnie Edwards LB Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Damion McIntosh T Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Jarrad Page S Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Alfonso Boone DT Head Full Participation in Practice Probable
Greg Wesley S Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
DET
Edwin Mulitalo G Concussion Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Troy Walters WR Concussion Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Fernando Bryant CB Quadricep Full Participation in Practice Probable
T.J. Duckett RB Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Langston Moore DT Quadricep Full Participation in Practice Probable
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
HOU
Danny Clark LB Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Matt Schaub QB L Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Kasey Studdard G Neck Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Kris Brown K L Foot Full Participation in Practice Probable
Ron Dayne RB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Probable
DeMeco Ryans LB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Probable
IND
Tim Jennings CB team decision Full Participation in Practice --
Bob Sanders S team decision Full Participation in Practice --
Raheem Brock DT Rib Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Marvin Harrison WR Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Antoine Bethea CB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Ramon Guzman LB Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Robert Mathis DE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Clint Session LB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Ben Utecht TE Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Craphonso Thorpe WR Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable
Ryan Diem T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
OAK
Daunte Culpepper QB Quadricep Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Justin Fargas RB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Tim Dwight WR Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Chris Carr CB Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable
Josh McCown QB L Finger Full Participation in Practice Probable
JAX
Paul Spicer DE team decision Did Not Participate In Practice --
Mike Peterson LB Hand Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Reggie Hayward DE Groin Limited Participation in Practice Doubtful
Tony Pashos T Thigh Full Participation in Practice Probable
Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
WAS
Mike Pucillo C Back Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Jason Campbell QB Knee Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Todd Yoder TE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Pierson Prioleau S Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
LaRon Landry S Quadricep Full Participation in Practice Probable
Keenan McCardell WR Calf Full Participation in Practice Probable
MIN
Sidney Rice WR Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Dontarrious Thomas LB Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Antoine Winfield CB Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Tank Williams S Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
MIA
Channing Crowder LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Jason Taylor DE Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Jesse Chatman RB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Vonnie Holliday DT Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Joey Porter LB Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Matt Roth DE Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
L.J. Shelton T Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Keith Traylor DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
NE
Kyle Brady TE Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Billy Yates G Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Steve Neal G Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Benjamin Watson TE Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Tom Brady QB R Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Rodney Harrison S Thigh Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
PHI
Takeo Spikes LB Shoulder Out (Definitely Will Not Play) --
Shawn Andrews G Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
L.J. Smith TE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Matt Schobel TE Concussion Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Reggie Brown WR Knee Full Participation in Practice Questionable
LaJuan Ramsey DT Groin Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Brian Westbrook RB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Brian Dawkins S Back Limited Participation in Practice Probable
NO
Aaron Stecker RB Personal Did Not Participate In Practice --
Eric Johnson TE Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Reggie Bush RB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Marques Colston WR Back Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
ATL
Tim Anderson DT Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Antoine Harris CB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Joe Horn WR Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Chris Houston CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Byron Leftwich QB Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Todd McClure C Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
John Abraham DE Knee Limited Participation in Practice Probable
ARZ
Ross Kolodziej DE Quadricep Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Anquan Boldin WR Toe Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Larry Fitzgerald WR Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Kurt Warner QB L Elbow Full Participation in Practice Probable
Baltimore Ravens at Seattle Seahawks
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
BAL
Kyle Boller QB Head Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Samari Rolle CB Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Demetrius Williams WR Ankle Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Todd Heap TE Thigh Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Daniel Wilcox TE Thigh Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Ray Lewis LB Hand Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Gary Stills LB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Terrell Suggs LB Thigh Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Le'Ron McClain RB Back Full Participation in Practice Probable
Gerome Sapp S Thigh Full Participation in Practice Probable
Adam Terry T Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Mike Flynn C Foot Limited Participation in Practice Probable
SEA
Rocky Bernard DT Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
D.J. Hackett WR Ankle Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Josh Wilson CB Quadricep Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Shaun Alexander RB Wrist Full Participation in Practice Probable
Mike Green S Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Walter Jones T Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
NYJ
Chris Baker TE Back Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Kellen Clemens QB Rib Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Laveranues Coles WR Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
James Dearth TE Foot Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Justin McCareins WR Thigh Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Brandon Moore G Neck Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Dewayne Robertson DT Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Jerricho Cotchery WR Finger Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Brad Smith WR Back Limited Participation in Practice Probable
TEN
Gilbert Gardner LB Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Albert Haynesworth DT Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Kevin Mawae C Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Vincent Fuller S Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Questionable
Keith Bulluck LB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Benji Olson G Thigh Full Participation in Practice Probable
David Thornton LB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
LenDale White RB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
TB
Patrick Chukwurah DE Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
B.J. Askew RB Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Ryan Nece LB Groin Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Michael Pittman RB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Greg Spires DE Calf Full Participation in Practice Probable
SF
Trent Dilfer QB Concussion Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Marcus Hudson CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Michael Robinson RB Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Shawntae Spencer CB Quadricep Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Roderick Green LB Illness Did Not Participate In Practice Probable
Frank Gore RB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Jeff Ulbrich LB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Arnaz Battle WR Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Probable
Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers
Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status
DEN
Ian Gold LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Daniel Graham TE Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Brandon Stokley WR Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
John Engelberger DE Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable
Chris Myers C Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable
Javon Walker WR Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
SD
Lorenzo Neal RB Fibula Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out
Luis Castillo DE Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Shawne Merriman LB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Michael Turner RB Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Philip Rivers QB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Probable

[inuyashaa]

thx for all the info us03

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Rivals.com asked its NFL Draft partner - Frank Coyle of draftinsiders.com - to put together a post-All-Star Games, post-Super Bowl first-round mock draft with comments.

Enjoy.

Last updated: Feb. 4.

1. Miami (1-15)
The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The buzz: The Dolphins need a tough, talented leader to get them back to the playoffs. Bill Parcells will not hesitate to select a player like Ryan, who has proven skills and the intangibles necessary to play the game's most important position.
2. St. Louis (3-13)
The Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The buzz: The Rams will focus on both lines early in the draft, and Long would give them an impact defender and the ability to have a flexible front line.
x - 3. Atlanta (4-12)
The Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The buzz: The Falcons must totally rebuild on each side of the ball, and Dorsey could be the safest selection of the entire draft.
x - 4. Oakland (4-12)
The Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas*
The buzz: Al Davis rarely passes on a star-caliber prospect despite bigger needs in other areas..
x - 5. Kansas City (4-12)
The Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The buzz: The Chiefs' once-great offensive line has struggled in recent seasons. Long would be a fine addition for a revamped unit.
6. N.Y. Jets (4-12)
The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The buzz: The Jets want to add a playmaker on their front line, and Ellis has been outstanding for USC.
7. New England (From San Francisco (5-11))
The Pick: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State*
The buzz: The Patriots are looking for a young impact defender to add to their aging linebacker unit.
8. Baltimore (5-11)
The Pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The buzz: The Ravens want one of the top two quarterbacks and may have to settle for Brohm at this spot.
9. Cincinnati (7-9)
The Pick: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami*
The buzz: The Bengals defense gives up too many big passes, and Marvin Lewis needs a playmaker at free safety.
10. New Orleans (7-9)
The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The buzz: The Saints defense is not at a playoff-caliber level, and Rivers would quickly help revamp this struggling unit.
11. Buffalo (7-9)
The Pick: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma*
The buzz: The Bills wants to find a playmaker opposite Lee Evans so their young passers will have more than one option.
12. Denver (7-9)
The Pick: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma*
The buzz: The Broncos secondary lacks talent and depth. Denver needs to address this unit early and often this April.
13. Carolina (7-9)
The Pick: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.*
The buzz: The Panthers offensive line would benefit from a top-flight tackle, especially on the left side.
14. Chicago (7-9)
The Pick: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami*
The buzz: The Bears are looking for help on both lines, though their free agency moves will dictate early draft selections.
15. Detroit (7-9)
The Pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The buzz: The Lions must improve their pass protection in order to be considered legitimate playoff contenders.
16. Arizona (8-8)
The Pick: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas*
The buzz: The Cardinals secondary needs another top cover man. Talib has the versatility to help in other areas as well.
17. Minnesota (8-8)
The Pick: DeSean Jackson, WR, California*
The buzz: The Vikings are looking for playmakers at wideout and in the return game, and Jackson could possibly fill both roles.
18. Houston (8-8)
The Pick: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois*
The buzz: The Texans are looking to add a young feature back to give some balance to this offensive unit.
19. Philadelphia (8-8)
The Pick: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida*
The buzz: The Eagles want pass rushers to solidify their front seven on defense. Harvey has proven effective against top-flight competition in the Southeastern Conference.
20. Tampa Bay (9-7)
The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
The buzz: The Buccaneers are looking to rebuild a playoff-caliber defense, especially at cornerback.
21. Washington (9-7)
The Pick: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
The buzz: The Redskins are hoping to draft into the strong defensive end class to find an impact pass rusher for their front four.
22. Dallas (from Cleveland (10-6))
The Pick: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The buzz: The Cowboys have big problems at receiver and cornerback that could be addressed with two first-round selections.
23. Pittsburgh (10-6)
The Pick: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
The buzz: The Steelers will address their offensive line in this draft, and Otah is a tackle who carries a first-round grade.
24. Tennessee (10-6)
The Pick: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern Cal
The buzz: The Titans could face big defensive line losses in free agency. That makes this position a top priority in the draft.
25. Seattle (10-6)
The Pick: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon*
The buzz: The Seahawks are searching for a young feature back because Shaun Alexander's production has slipped over recent seasons.
26. Jacksonville (11-5)
The Pick: Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The buzz: The Jaguars are looking to the future at this position, and they like a few prospects in this draft class.
27. San Diego (11-5)
The Pick: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
The buzz: The Chargers could surprise here with a fast-rising prospect that fits well into their front three
28. Dallas (13-3)
The Pick: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan*
The buzz: The Cowboys' receiving corps is thin and aging, and this position should be addressed early this April - possibly with more than one prospect.
29. San Francisco (From Indianapolis (13-3))
The Pick: James Hardy, WR, Indiana*
The buzz: The 49ers have neglected their weak receiving corps long enough. San Francisco needs another playmaker to help Alex Smith realize his potential.
30. Green Bay (13-3)
The Pick: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas*
The buzz: The Packers will look to address their backfield early in this deep class. Jones would give them an impact weapon in several roles.
31. New England (16-0)
The Pick: Pick forfeited.
The Buzz: No first-round pick because of NFL sanctions following "Spygate" controversy.
32. NY Giants (10-6)
The Pick: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
The buzz: The Big Blue defense is in search of another top-flight cover man opposite last year's top pick, Aaron Ross. McKelvin is also a dangerous return man.


x - Coin flip at NFL Combine in February will decide exact order
* - Underclassman

http://www.draftinsiders.com/

[Ranma4699]

Lol U got to love these analysts. These guys have no idea what they are talking about sometimes. I really dont see Miami taking Ryan with the first pick in the Draft as history would tell u qbs in the top 3 picks usually dont do well. Here is a few busts:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1998/08/17/rookie_qbs/lg_leaf_ap.jpg

Ryan Leaf, QB Washington State
Selected by the San Diego Chargers with the No. 2 overall pick in 1998, Leaf threw just 13 touchdown passes to 33 interceptions, along with countless well-publicized tantrums before being released in 2000. It seems almost unbelievable now that some teams felt Leaf was better pro material the Peyton Manning. And adding insult to injury, Chargers GM Bobby Beathard gave up the No. 3 pick, a second-round selection, a first-round choice in 1999, and two players to Arizona to move up just one spot.

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20020924/cin_smith0923_6109.jpg

Akili Smith, QB Orego
Smith, who was drafted third overall by the Bengals in 1999, started just 17 games over four years with Cincinnati. He played only two games during the 2001 season and was cut in 2002. In 2003, he was again cut, this time by the Packers. And in 2005, he failed in a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

http://www.extrememortman.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Heath%20Shuler%20from%20CBS%20News%20and%20AP1.jpg

Heath Shuler, QB Tennessee
After a fabulous career at Tennessee, the Washington Redskins made Shuler the No. 3 overall pick in the 1994 draft. But a 13-day holdout while his rookie contract was completed, along with poor play, alienated Redskins fans. A shoulder injury sidelined Shuler long enough to allow Gus Frerotte, a seventh-round pick out of Tulsa, to beat him out for the starting job.

Thats just to name a few qbs. Dont get me started on the pats neither. History shows in Bill we trust he will end up trading the number 7 pick for possibley 2 first round picks later in the draft or he is in love with someone then he will draft at the number. thing is I highly doubt it.

Nice job USO for posting that.

[USO36]

Just trying to beat you to the punch lol jk:usd and its way to early to tell but love the draft when it comes. Wow thow love your post with the pictures and the great info you rock man not soft rock like that crap you and your wife listen to hard core rock like Slayer or Metallica . Awosme post nice job

[Ranma4699]

Lets all laugh at the funny joke. Ur like me love the draft Patriots always have a good draft. Not like ur crappy Lions where they choose a wideout every year and non pan out accept that kid Calvin Johnson. He is going to be a great player 1 day. Maybe Bill can get this guy to join the Pats. Great job Uso with posting sports. This could be a great comp. between me u when it comes to posting sports. lol http://www.timelesstrinkets.com/Garfield/Images/FigureTouqueTakeItEasy.jpg

[Ranma4699]

Miami Dolphins begin contract talks with Jake Long

MIAMI (AP)—Bill Parcells has made a move in preparation for the draft.

It could be a fake.

Parcells and the Miami Dolphins have begun contract negotiations with the agent for potential top draft pick Jake Long, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday. The person did not want to be identified because the Dolphins have been coy about their plans for the No. 1 pick.

Negotiations with Long’s agent, Tom Condon, don’t necessarily mean Miami has ruled out other prospects. The new Dolphins regime, led by Parcells, could use the talks to increase contract leverage with other potential picks.

The Dolphins also are interested in trading the No. 1 pick, but so far no suitors have surfaced.

Long, an offensive tackle from Michigan, is one of at least five players considered candidates to be taken with the first pick by the Dolphins. They’re also believed to be interested in Virginia defensive end Chris Long, Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston and Louisiana State defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey.

Arkansas running back Darren McFadden is considered perhaps the best player available, but the Dolphins have greater needs at other positions.

The Dolphins would be delighted to prevent a holdout by reaching an agreement on a contract with their top pick before the draft begins April 26. Last year’s top pick, JaMarcus Russell, missed all of training camp before signing a $61 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.

Offensive line is considered the biggest need for the Dolphins, who went 1-15 last year. But Parcells has been reluctant to use high picks on offensive linemen in the past.