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Report: NFL investigators meet with steroids dealer (AP)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:24:33 PDT

NFL investigators have met with a convicted steroids dealer, who has said he provided performance-enhancing drugs to professional football players, according to a newspaper report. David Jacobs pleaded guilty last year in federal court to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids and was sentenced to probation on May 1.

Saints Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

Saints coach Sean Payton said he liked what he saw in the team's top draft picks after getting them on the field for the first time during a three-day minicamp last week.

First-round pick Sedrick Ellis, a defensive tackle from Southern California, and second-round selection Tracy Porter, a cornerback from Indiana, made good impressions on the coaching staff during five practice sessions.

The Saints kept all of their newcomers under wraps for the most part as each of the workouts were closed to the media and public.

But Payton commended Ellis and Porter, as well as guard Carl Nicks, a fifth-round selection, and wide receiver Adrian Arrington, who was taken in the seventh round.

New crop of wide receivers ready to take over (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:17:09 PDT

The crop of thirtysomething wide receivers is moving past its prime. It's time to get to know these six receivers, all of which are 25 and under.

Denver may host Alexander (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:26 PDT

The Denver Broncos have expressed some interest in free agent running back Shaun Alexander and could wind up...

NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:00 PDT

The two teams combined for 19 picks with plenty of potential starters on offense and defense.

Army's Campbell drafted by Lions, not headed to Iraq (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:54:00 PDT

In full cadet uniform, Army's Caleb Campbell sat upright in one of Radio City Music Hall's plush seats. On his head was a Detroit Lions ballcap. Cupped in his left hand was his ticket out of Iraq. It was the card the Lions turned in to take Campbell 218th overall on Sunday at the NFL draft, changing his post-graduation plans to lead a platoon, one that may well have seen combat.

Saints draft USC DT Ellis (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:33:14 PDT

The New Orleans Saints couldn't wait to improve their pass rush. Trading up for the New England Patriots' seventh overall pick in Saturday's NFL draft, the Saints selected Southern California defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. The 6-foot-1, 305-pound lineman was the Pac-10 defensive player of the year in 2007, when he made 58 tackles, including 8 1/2 sacks.

Patriots deal, get Mayo with 10th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:47:15 PDT

The New England Patriots traded down and still got the player they coveted, selecting linebacker Jerod Mayo with the 10th pick in Saturday's NFL draft.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Saints get 7th pick from Pats, take DT Ellis (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:03:08 PDT

With Glenn Dorsey off the board, the New Orleans Saints moved up to make sure they got Sedrick Ellis.

Saints pursuing Giants' TE Shockey (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:59:21 PDT

NEW YORK (Ticker) - The New Orleans Saints appear very interested in pulling off a deal to acquire disgruntled New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Lito should shuffle out of Philadelphia today (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:21:06 PDT

All the speculation finally becomes something more Saturday when the NFL draft begins at 3 p.m.

Giants, Saints still haggling over Shockey deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:01:13 PDT

Former New York Giants offensive coordinator Sean Payton has made no secret of his desire to be reunited with...

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

Clemson's Merling works out for NFL scouts (AP)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:22:47 PDT

Two days before the NFL draft, Phillip Merling stood on Clemson's practice field amid two dozen eager NFL observers, including Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who could change his life forever. Yet, the Clemson defensive end, who has been injured for much of the offseason, said he wasn't nervous. "I did what I had to do to come into this moment," Merling said Thursday.

Seahawks deny interest in Shockey (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:03:37 PDT

Could Jeremy Shockey be the answer to the Seattle Seahawks ' need for a tight end? No, the club said Wednesday,...

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Left tackle postpones honeymoon for NFL Draft (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:37:27 PDT

Chris Williams had no problem persuading his new bride to postpone their honeymoon. Business comes first, and the left tackle from Vanderbilt is close to seeing his hard work and patience pay off. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound tackle from Louisiana who wasn't even courted by his home state college could hear his name called within the first 20 selections of the NFL draft.

McKelvin ready for the big time (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:01:00 PDT

Despite concerns about players from smaller schools, CB Leodis McKelvin could be a top 10 pick Saturday.

Seahawks, Falcons enter Shockey sweepstakes (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:10:33 PDT

If the New York Giants decide to trade Jeremy Shockey this week, it won't necessarily be to the New Orleans...

If Saints make a move at draft, it will be up, not down (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:50:11 PDT

New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed that the team has been exploring the idea of moving...

Dolphins act decisively in locking up Jake Long (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:26:18 PDT

Even with the Miami Dolphins signing left tackle Jake Long as the No. 1 pick, plenty of suspense remains at the top of this year's draft.

Saints confirm they have explored trading up (AP)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:02:40 PDT

The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams. "We've talked to a number of teams in front of us about the possibility of moving forward. It's all preliminary discussion," general manager Mickey Loomis said on Tuesday.

Multitude of forces corrupt draft scouting process (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:52:00 PDT

There's a four-pronged recipe for disaster that muddles the process from the fall to draft season.

Saints looking to move up and grab Dorsey (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:11:04 PDT

As it turns out, the Atlanta Falcons have gotten calls from teams interested in moving up to No.3 in this...

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Draft numbers not adding up (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:23:00 PDT

Despite all of the research before the draft, teams generally miss the mark with their first- round picks.

Shockey wouldn't be upset if he was traded (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:35:28 PDT

Jeremy Shockey has not formally demanded a trade from the Giants, but he has made it very clear he wouldn't be...