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Depth at receiver and cornerback positions in draft will give 49ers options
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 23:23
The last time the 49ers had the 30th pick in the draft they took a wide receiver, A.J. Jenkins, who played in only three games and failed to make a catch before being traded before the 2013 season.
Once overlooked, Khalil Mack looking to make big impact in Draft
Sports Illustrated - 23 Feb 2014 23:20
He didn't play in a power conference, but Khalil Mack is one of the most dominating players in this draft.
25 years later, Jones regrets firing Landry
ESPN - 23 Feb 2014 23:08
Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Jerry Jones' purchase of the Dallas Cowboys.
Bridgewater, Boyd go opposite directions in draft
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 22:58
Teddy Bridgewater will spend the next 2½ months trying to convince NFL scouts he's the No. 1 quarterback — No. 1 player — in this year's draft.
LSU WR Odell Beckham, Jr. leads the charge in Sunday's first combine drills
Sports Illustrated - 23 Feb 2014 21:30
LSU's Odell Beckham, Jr. looked the best of the bunch as the NFL combine opened to wide receivers.
Injuries have slowed Dominique Easley's path, but the talent is still there
Sports Illustrated - 23 Feb 2014 19:35
Dominique Easley's ACL injuries could hurt his draft stock, but he says he'll be back stronger than ever.
Draft Prospect Sam Gets Positive Vibes After Gay Revelation
IBTimes - 23 Feb 2014 19:17
Michael Sam has received plenty of positive support since he said he was gay two weeks ago but wants to be known for his feats on the gridiron, not his sexuality, the NFL draft prospect has said. The University of Missou...
Sprow: Browns can win with a rookie QB
ESPN - 23 Feb 2014 19:09
For first time in years, Cleveland has environment to support young passer
With offensive line in disarray from bullying scandal, Dolphins seeking help at scouting combine
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 15:08
The Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal has created chaos on the offensive line, forcing them to search intently for replacements at the NFL Scouting Combine without a line coach in place.
Jadeveon Clowney makes case to be No. 1 overall pick
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 10:00
It's been nearly 14 months since this generation's hit heard 'round the world, the one that made South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney the early favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Armando Salguero: Stephen Ross is Miami Dolphins’ captain and he says ship won’t sink
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 07:01
Stephen Ross says he doesn’t tell his employees what to do. He says he doesn’t tell coach Joe Philbin and new general manager Dennis Hickey what decisions to make. He believes in hiring good people and letting them d...
Openly gay NFL prospect Michael Sam wants you to stand with him
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 07:01
Michael Sam met the media Saturday for the first time since announcing he is gay, and he said he seeks support and recognition for his play, not his sexuality.
Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins wants to dominate defenses
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 05:43
INDIANAPOLIS - Sammy Watkins isn't hiding the fact that he's nowhere close to being the receiver he wants to be.
Sports Briefing: Ravens Concerned About Rice
The New York Times - 23 Feb 2014 05:03
The running back Ray Rice was charged with simple assault and is accused of knocking out his fiancée, Janay Palmer, last weekend in Atlantic City.
Ex-ND LB admits role in 2010 Seeberg case
ESPN - 23 Feb 2014 04:40
Former Notre Dame linebacker and NFL outside linebacker prospect Prince Shembo admitted he was the player investigated in the 2010 case of a student at St. Mary's College who claimed she was inappropriately touched.
Jadeveon Clowney hopes to make big impression
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 04:38
For a player expected to wow scouts with his combination of size and freakish athletic ability, the toughest part of the combine for South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been getting there.
Michael Sam is ready to be judged on his merits on football field
L.A. Times - 23 Feb 2014 04:29NFL Combine becomes a spectacle, not just an event
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 04:23
Former Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo is laughing. Ridiculous, he keeps saying.
UCF's Blake Bortles set to be only 'big three' quarterback to throw at NFL Scouting Combine
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 03:38
Former UCF quarterback Blake Bortles will be the only top passer to participate in throwing drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Michael Sam says see him as the football player, too
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 03:19
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam wore a pin on his NFL combine credential lanyard on Saturday during his news conference.
Ray Rice faces questions as fallout continues from alleged assault
Miami Herald - 23 Feb 2014 02:53
Lila Shapiro-Cyr had never felt even a tinge of misgiving about the Ray Rice poster behind the fish tank in her boys' room, about the No. 27 Ravens jersey her 9-year-old loved to wear during football season.
Michael Sam hopes to get past 'gay' label and just play football
Sports Illustrated - 23 Feb 2014 01:43
Michael Sam wants to focus on just being a football player, rather than the 'gay football player.'