One observer says there’s no way Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford will get past the Bills at No. 9 in the draft, let alone the Rams at No. 1 or Seahawks at No. 6.
In his new three-round mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper projects the Dolphins to select an offensive playmaker at No. 43 overall, calling LSU WR Brandon LaFell, USC WR Damian Williams, and Ole Miss RB Dexter McCluster possibilities.
The National Football Post‘s mock draft has the Patriots selecting Cal RB Jahvid Best with the No. 22 pick in the first round.
The Jets’ scouting department has stayed highly active at team headquarters despite snowstorms across virtually the entire east coast.
In 2009, the Ravens and Panthers tied for most challenges won with seven; Baltimore called for 13 plays to be reviewed while Carolina needed 14.
Former Bengals K Jim Breech had a postseason record broken by Saints K Garrett Hartley in Super Bowl XLIV.
According to Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post, Browns G.M. Tom Heckert is a huge fan of Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb.
The Steelers may pursue free agent DB Deshea Townsend, but will let him test the open market first.
Texans LB DeMeco Ryans believes it’s important that the nation celebrates Black History Month.
Colts president Bill Polian says he would like free agent LB Gary Brackett to return, assuming Brackett’s contract demands are reasonable.
The Jaguars’ equipment manager was once a walk-on placekicker at the University of North Carolina.
Gary Estwick of the Nashville Tennessean expects RB Chris Johnson to play fewer snaps in 2010 than he did in 2009.
Mike Rice of 850 KOA in Denver has an optimistic take on the Broncos’ 2009 season, noting that the team at least established a foundation under rookie coach Josh McDaniels.
Josh Looney breaks down the Chiefs’ last few offseasons for KCChiefs.com.
Sportingnews.com can’t tell whether Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is “more of a punching bag or a punch line.”
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune expects Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith to wait for March 4 to release RB LaDainian Tomlinson.
The Dallas Morning News reveals that Cowboys LB Stephen Hodge is recovering from microfracture surgery on his knee.
The Giants and Jets’ new stadium will seat 82,500 people, making it the third largest in the National Football League.
Eagles president Joe Banner says that head coach Andy Reid’s “comments have been clear” about how the team will approach its quarterback situation in 2010.
Redskins LB Rocky McIntosh, the team’s second leading tackler last year, is staying active in the community this offseason.
Bears CB Zackary Bowman will return as a starter without competition in 2010 after leading the team in interceptions last season.
The Lions’ workout for free agent WR Donte’ Stallworth will reportedly take place on Thursday, not Wednesday as originally believed.
Packers RB Ryan Grant is eying increased involvement in the passing game going forward.
The Vikings are a 12-to-1 favorite to win the next Super Bowl, with the bookies obviously hedging that QB Brett Favre will continue his playing career.
The Falcons have waived S Eric Brock and DE Maurice Lucas.
AOL’s NFL Fanhouse isn’t optimistic about the Panthers’ Super Bowl chances for next season.
The Saints are not expected to place the franchise tag on impending free agent S Darren Sharper.
Bucs QB Josh Freeman came away from his first meeting with new position coach Alex Van Pelt saying “he seems awesome.”
Retired QB Kurt Warner stopped short of giving new Cardinals starter Matt Leinart a ringing endorsement during an interview with Dan Patrick last week.
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat does not see Vernon Davis’ outstanding 2009 numbers as the ceiling for the super-talented tight end.
The Seahawks are making long snapper a priority this offseason, and signed LS Matt Overton away from the UFL’s Florida Tuskers on Wednesday.
There is belief that Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford could move to the top of the Rams’ draft board if his surgically repaired shoulder checks out OK.
