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ATHENS, GA – SEPTEMBER 27: Todd Gurley #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs walks off the field between downs against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2014 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2015 NFL mock draft: Running backs going in first round

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The first half of this mock draft was posted on Wednesday. If you missed it, you need to straighten out your priorities. I’ll bail you out though, with a link here. Here is the second half of the first round, picks 17-32: 17. San Diego Chargers – Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia San Diego upgraded the […]

Quick analysis: Broncos having uneven offseason

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The Denver Broncos have endured an interesting offseason since losing in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. Following an upset loss to the Indianapolis Colts, general manager John Elway cleaned out the coaching staff by firing John Fox, hired Gary Kubiak as his replacement, got Peyton Manning to return at a $4 million discount and then franchise-tagged […]

NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 05: Jake Locker #10 of the Tennessee Titanslooks to pass during the game against the Cleveland Browns at LP Field on October 5, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NFL players are stepping away, avoiding long-term risks

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In the matter of 24 hours, three prominent National Football League players retired. The eldest of the trio is 30 years old. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jason Worilds and Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker all decided to walk away from the game, citing various reasons. For Willis, 30, the choice […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 08: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after catching a pass against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 8, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Quick analysis: Why the Seahawks will regret the Jimmy Graham trade

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On Tuesday, the Seattle Seahawks did something they rarely do. General manager John Schneider forgot about the trenches and traded for a superstar in tight end Jimmy Graham, sending center Max Unger and a first-round pick to the New Orleans Saints. Seattle also received a fourth-round pick in the deal. Many see the Seahawks getting […]

LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 16: Defensive end Randy Gregory #44 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers reacts after a tackle during their game at against the Michigan State Spartans Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

2015 NFL mock draft: Pass-rusher frenzy early

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The NFL free agency period is underway, and the moves are coming fast and furious. It is a tremendous time to be a football fan, watching teams spend and acquire players at the speed of light. Soon, the major names will all be locked up and the attention will turn to the next big moment […]

ALAMEDA, CA – JANUARY 30: Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie looks on during a press conference on January 30, 2012 in Alameda, California. Dennis Allen was introduced as the new coach of the Oakland Raiders, replacing Hue Jackson who was fired after one season. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Quick analysis: The Oakland Raiders are a mess

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The Oakland Raiders entered free agency with over $55 million in cap room. General manager Reggie McKenzie was expected to make serious runs at defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and receiver Randall Cobb, perhaps even the favorite to land the duo. Instead, Oakland has been outdone by the other 31 teams, leaving it in terrible position. […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 07: Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after making a catch for a 68 yard touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of a NFL game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jaguars 34-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs making moves

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The Kansas City Chiefs have begun making some serious decisions, and free agency has not even opened yet, technically speaking. On Sunday night, word broke that the Chiefs had come to a verbal agreement with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin,

The Cleveland Browns will stink for a litany of reasons

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The Cleveland Browns have talent all over the roster. Yet, they will still stink and rent out the basement for another year in the AFC North. Cleveland is a franchise which knows a history of bad quarterback play. Since coming back into the league in 1999, the best signal-caller to line up under center was […]

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 07: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Chicago Bears questions an incomplete pass call at the end of the third quarter of their game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on September 7, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.The call was challenged and overturned for a complete pass. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Friday’s NFL news and notes

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With the legal tampering period of NFL free agency starting on Saturday, teams are beginning to move fast and furious toward reshaping their rosters in cap space. Let’s run down some of the major storylines that have come down Friday: Jets trade for Brandon Marshall, re-sign David Harris Some clown on this website wrote Thursday […]

Likeliest landing spots for Ndamukong Suh

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The top free agent hitting the NFL market on March 10 is likely to be defensive end Ndamukong Suh. Suh, after playing five terrific seasons with the Detroit Lions following his second-overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, is ready to cash in. Throughout his career, Suh has amassed four first-team All Pro designations and […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 01: Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs turns up field after catching a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half on December 1, 2013 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Brandon Marshall, Dwayne Bowe about to hit free agency

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The National Football League already has approximately 500 players slated to hit free agency in an unrestricted or restricted capacity. By weeks end, it will have at least two more in all likelihood with the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs getting ready to move on from Brandon Marshall and Dwayne Bowe, respectively, per Brad […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 22: Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-23. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Thursday’s NFL news: Vince Wilfork, Darnell Dockett and more

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The New England Patriots are working to get under the salary cap by the March 10 deadline, and took a large step toward that by releasing nose tackle Vince Wilfork on Thursday morning,

Texans moving on from Andre Johnson

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Andre Johnson has a good chance of winding up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame down the road. Johnson, who has starred with the Houston Texans over the past 12 seasons, is about to become a free agent after the organization justifiably decided he is not worth the $16.14 million cap hit in 2015. […]

FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 22: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New England Patriots runs into position during before a game with the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Top landing spots for Darrelle Revis

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Darrelle Revis is one of the best players over the last decade in the National Football League. The New England Patriots cornerback has been named a first-team All-Pro four times, a Pro Bowl six times, and won a Super Bowl in February due in large part to his terrific play. After eight seasons with three […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Washington Redskins in the first half of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 21, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Chip Kelly is all-in, for better or worse

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Chip Kelly is not afraid to take chances in this NFL football version of high-stakes poker. The Philadelphia Eagles head coach, and personnel decision-maker, traded All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy on Tuesday night to the Buffalo Bills, getting inside linebacker Kiko Alonso in return. Alonso, who starred in 2013 as a rookie, tore his ACL […]

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