Cowboys wanted to trade up to select Paxton Lynch, sources say
IRVING, Texas -- As happy as the Dallas Cowboys were to land Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, they could have had a more bountiful first round Thursday.According to sources, the Cowboys had discussions with the Baltimore Ravens about dropping back from the No. 4 pick to No. 6 and had talks with a number of teams later in the first round, notably the Seattle Seahawks at No. 26, in looking to select Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch.Editor's PicksThe Cowboys apparently decided to help their..>> view originalRaiders draft West Virginia S Karl Joseph 14th overall
AP 11:59 p.m. EDT April 28, 2016ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) รข€” The Oakland Raiders set out this offseason knowing they needed to retool a secondary that was suspect at times last year and then lost star safety Charles Woodson to retirement.The Raiders hope they found the final piece when they drafted hard-hitting West Virginia safety Karl Joseph with the 14th overall pick on Thursday."You can feel his passion," general manager Reggie McKenzie said. "You can feel his intensity in the way h..>> view original49ers select OG Josh Garnett with No. 28 pick in 2016 NFL draft
The Kansas City Chiefs traded the No. 28 pick to the San Francisco 49ers, who selected Stanford offensive guard Josh Garnett. GRADE: B When the 49ers were crushing opponents with Jim Harbaugh’s rushing attack, Mike Iupati was decimating opponents with his power at left guard. Garnett projects well as a similar player—he’s a pure power guy who may need a bit of adjustment in Chip Kelly’s zone scheme. Garnett has the talent to switch, and though it may take time for that to happen, he’s going to b..>> view originalMyles Jack passed over in first round after admitting knee issues
Considered a potential top-10 pick and one of the most athletic players in this year's draft, linebacker Myles Jack was passed over in the first round Thursday night, one day after he told the New York Post that his injured knee might require microfracture surgery.Jack, who entered the draft after his junior season at UCLA, was one of a handful of big-name prospects left in the draft's green room Thursday, and perhaps the highest-rated.Editor's PicksThirty-one players are off the board, but the ..>> view originalWinner and losers: Broncos nab Lynch while Tunsil falls
Less than two months removed from being jilted at the aisle by Brock Osweiler, Broncos head honcho John Elway has found his new lanky quarterback of the future. The Broncos traded up five spots to No. 26 overall Thursday night to take Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, giving up the 31st overall pick and a third-rounder to Seattle in order to do so. Elway seemingly couldn't wait to let the world know that the Broncos were no longer interested in Colin Kaepernick. Mark Sanchez suddenly loo..>> view originalJared Goff picked No. 1 overall by Rams; Wentz goes No. 2 to Eagles
For the second time in seven years, the Los Angeles Rams used the first overall pick in the NFL draft on a quarterback. They kicked off Thursday's festivities by selecting California's Jared Goff.Goff is the 22nd quarterback taken with the first overall pick in the common draft era (since 1967) and the first Cal quarterback to land in the first round since the Green Bay Packers took Aaron Rodgers at No. 24 in 2005.Rodgers tweeted congratulations to Goff after the pick was announced.Congrats @Jar..>> view originalMarlins' Dee Gordon suspended 80 games for PED use
Marlins All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon has been suspended 80 games, without pay, after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone and Clostebol, two performance-enhancing substances that are banned under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program (JDA).MLB made the announcement late Thursday night following the Marlins' win over the Dodgers.Gordon, 28, is coming off a 2015 season in which he won the NL batting title and led the majors in stolen bases, while also cl..>> view originalHawks hand Celtics their third straight first-round playoff exit
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer Hawks 104, Celtics 92: A season in which Boston won 48 games and challenged for a top seed in the Eastern Conference ends with a Game 6 loss to the Hawks. A first-round playoff exit will sting, even if Boston was never long for the postseason. The future is bright, particularly if the pingpong balls bounce Boston's way on May 17. The team has its current core under control, but has the cap space for a bigger summer overhaul. It's now up to Danny Ainge and his st..>> view originalGermain Ifedi is a “Tough, Really Competitive, Gritty, Smart” Football Player
Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable shares his excitement about the 31st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft in which the Seahawks selected offensive tackle Germain Ifedi. Watch. Video. 2016 NFL Draft Day 1: Pete Carroll Interview. Posted 39 minutes ...>> view originalTide could roll in Round 2 of NFL draft
AP 2:09 a.m. EDT April 29, 2016(Photo: The Associated Press)Yes, there still are some terrific Buckeyes left in the NFL draft, even after five went in the first round.There are plenty of defensive backs, too, despite seven being chosen in the first 25 spots.Perhaps most intriguing: Alabama, the defending national champion and perennial powerhouse, had only one player picked in the opening 31, center Ryan Kelly to Indianapolis.So when the proceedings commence Friday evening, look for..>> view original
Friday, April 29, 2016
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