By Matt Sohn
April 25, 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008

Former Patriots LB Roman Phifer explains why the Pats are reluctant to take linebackers with their first-round picks.

Despite not picking until the end of the first round, the 49ers could be considering moving down.

The Broncos' defensive front four may brim with potential, but it's ridiculously young.

The Bucs could be looking to land Eagles Pro Bowl CB Lito Sheppard in a Draft Day trade.

Boston College QB Matt Ryan believes he has the goods to become the quarterback to turn around the Falcons.

The Panthers have a need at offensive tackle, but it will be difficult to turn down a player as dynamic as RB Jonathan Stewart.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Jared Allen has lofty expectations for his first season in Minnesota.

Jason Taylor looks like he could be the second marquee defensive end to be traded this week.

As much as pundits and fans want to grade a team's draft class in the days after the draft, it takes years to get an accurate reading on a particular class.

As badly as they need help at defensive tackle, the Bengals are looking to upgrade their talent on the other side of the line, too.

If the Panthers do the expected and target a running back this weekend, there are many quality prospects from which to choose.

The Packers are considering bringing in Daunte Culpepper.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The 2008 draft could see four defensive linemen go in the top five for the first time since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

One Miami columnist was glad to see a dearth of the New York hoopla surrounding the introduction of the No. 1 pick.

Despite their hard-running style, the Steelers haven't selected a running back in the first round in 19 years.

A need for speed is one of the themes of the Bucs' draft outlook.

One of the nation's best college linebackers is out to prove he doesn't need elite measurables to succeed in the NFL.

The Patriots' offensive backfield looked to be a problem area throughout the middle portions of the '07 season, but now appears strong.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wonders whether highly touted CB Leodis McKelvin is worthy of all the praise.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Bengals president Mike Brown was rewarded for his patience with Odell Thurman when news of the linebacker's reinstatement broke.

Speculation that the Lions are looking to unload WR Roy Williams to try and trade up for QB Matt Ryan is swirling in Detroit.

There's yet another development in the Pacman Jones saga.

One Charlotte columnist believes that the Panthers will be drafting an offensive lineman with their first pick but should instead be looking for a running back.

Despite reports that say the Dolphins are "close" to an agreement with OT Jake Long, the reality is that nobody sends out mixed signals like Bill Parcells.

Arkansas State S Tyrell Johnson, once a lightly recruited high school prospect, is now a borderline first-round pick.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Colts RB Kenton Keith tarnished the team's squeaky-clean image by getting arrested over the weekend.

For scouts, this weekend's draft is the culmination of a year's worth of hard labor.

Despite all the pitfalls of drafting quarterbacks high, teams continue to overdraft them.

For teams looking for impact wide receivers, this year's draft class doesn't offer much.

It has been a long, winding and crazy path to the draft for one University of Colorado cornerback.

The Panthers have made some awful second-round draft choices the past few years.