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Jones,Julio (Atlanta Falcons) (5/13/2011)
WR Julio Jones, for whom the Falcons traded five choices to Cleveland to move up 21 slots in the initial stanza, continues to recover from foot surgery, and is likely a couple weeks away from being able to join workouts organized by quarterback Matt Ryan.
--Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Benson,Cedric (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/13/2011)
RB Cedric Benson believes he's earned a big contract based on his play with the team. Benson is scheduled to be a free agent when the lockout ends.
Asked about getting a large deal on SiriusXM NFL radio, Benson said, "I think I'm deserving of that I just hope a couple teams feel the same way. It would be nice if it would be the Bengals, they drafted a quarterback in the second round and have young receivers, they're going to need a horse in there."
Free,Doug (Dallas Cowboys) (5/13/2011)
OT Doug Free, not rookie first-round pick Tyron Smith, is the Cowboys' preference at left tackle. The hope is Free will return for at least another year, and possibly long-term. After starting only seven games in his first four seasons in the league, Free moved from the right to the left side in his fifth year, after Dallas released Flozell Adams, and started all 16 games. By unofficial count, Free permitted five sacks in '10, all of them after Tony Romo was injured in the sixth game, and Jon Kitna became the starter for the rest of the campaign. Free, 27, a relative baby by the Dallas line's standards, is a free agent whose status won't be determined until there is a CBA agreement. The team made him a one-year restricted tender at the highest level, $3.442 million (first- and third-round compensation), but will want to discuss a long-term deal once there is labor peace and the moratorium on negotiations is lifted. A lot of teams, Dallas included, felt that Smith's athleticism and quick feet made him a left tackle candidate. But Smith never started a game at left tackle for USC and never even practiced at the position the past two seasons.
--Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Quinn,Brady (Denver Broncos) (5/13/2011)
QB Brady Quinn shouldn't be counted as a potential starter for the Broncos. Reporting on ESPN radio, Chris Mortensen said director of football operations and coach John Fox have said Quinn has a legitimate chance of winning the job.
Said Mortensen, "I can tell you unequivocally that if you talk to John Elway and John Fox, they will tell you emphatically that Brady Quinn is absolutely in the mix in terms of the competition for the starting job. They are not handing it to Tim Tebow. They are not handing it to Kyle Orton. They may have a depth chart to start out, but I know in communicating and speaking to both men that Brady Quinn is not forgotten."
White,LenDale (Denver Broncos) (5/13/2011)
RB LenDale White, who spent the 2010 on injured reserve because of a torn Achilles tendon, has been working out with teammates and is running again.
Jenkins,Cullen (Green Bay Packers) (5/13/2011)
DL Cullen Jenkins is likely to be a popular free agent if he doesn't return to the Packers. The seven-year veteran has been linked in reports with Washington and Dallas, and there figure to be others 3-4 suitors as well when the NFL opens for business. Jenkins is only 30 years old and, even coming off a 2010 season when hand and calf injuries limited him to eight starts, appears to be a guy in demand. Ironically, Jenkins originally balked when coordinator Dom Capers introduced the 3-4 front to the Packers in 2009. But the scheme is apt to make Jenkins, who failed in Capers' experiments to make him a stand-up edge defender, a very rich man. At 305 pounds, Jenkins can anchor versus the run, yet is mobile enough to provide some pass rush. He registered seven sacks in 2010 and, among 3-4 ends, only Justin Smith of San Francisco (8.5) had more. The Redskins had 6.5 sacks combined from their ends in 2010; Dallas had just four.
--Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Flynn,Matt (Green Bay Packers) (5/13/2011)
QB Matt Flynn has heard some of the chatter about moving to another team, but the backup to Aaron Rodgers says he's happy where he is.
Said Flynn, "I love being a Packer and I'll be here as long as they want me. It's all kind of speculation right now, of what people want to write or whatever they want to say. You can't say that anybody wants me or doesn't want me. We'll see what happens. I just like where I am right now."
Acknowledging that the Packers are "Aaron's team and it will be for a long time," Flynn added, "Everybody wants to play, but I know my role on the team. I know if I need to step in there I'm always prepared because I work just as hard as the next guy."
Flynn played well in the team's loss to New England on Dec. 19 when Rodgers was out, gaining some notoriety because it was a Sunday night game.
He said, "I've always been a confident person. I think my teammates and coaches always knew I could step in and do it. It was definitely nice to go out there and be able to do it, have the opportunity to have some success.
"It probably did more for my teammates than it did for me personally because I've always been confident. It probably gives them a little bit more confidence if I need to step in."
Bush,Reggie (New Orleans Saints) (5/13/2011)
RB Reggie Bush isn't a lock to return to the Saints. That has some rival executives excited about the possibility of adding the versatile Bush, and some teams are evaluating him as a potential addition as a slot receiver. In his first two seasons in the league, Bush averaged 80.5 receptions per year and 5.75 catches per game. The past three years, impacted by injuries, Bush's average is 53.7 catches per season and 4.15 per game.
"It's intriguing, but we just don't know yet," one of the coaches told The Sports Xchange. "But it's a pretty good example of some of the ways we spend the time we've got right now, with no players. ... You get a wild (idea) and, instead of just dismissing it out of hand, it turns into a project."
He's been a matchup nightmare for opponents out in space, and a key player for a big, screen-pass team like the Saints.
But it's one thing to line up in the slot in situations and another to do it consistently. There were a few franchises that toyed with the idea of Bush as a wide receiver prior to the 2006 draft, when he was the second overall selection, but no one has mentioned the possibility of him moving to the position full-time until the AFC club whispered it this week.
--Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Vick,Michael (Philadelphia Eagles) (5/13/2011)
QB Michael Vick has been chosen by students at Philadelphia's Camelot Schools to be their commencement speaker next month.
Vick was selected over Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter and school district superintendant Dr. Arlene Ackerman, according to Philadelphia Sports Daily.
Camelot works with the city's school district to work with at-risk youth dealing with behavioral and emotional issues. Vick was voted the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for 2010 after missing the 2007 and 2008 seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting.
"These students may have made a mistake along the way, but they turned it around," Vick said in a statement. "They did the right thing and finished school. I am honored to be speaking at their commencement."
Vick,Michael (Philadelphia Eagles) (5/13/2011)
QB Michael Vick has been chosen by students at Philadelphia's Camelot Schools to be their commencement speaker next month.
Vick was selected over Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter and school district superintendant Dr. Arlene Ackerman, according to Philadelphia Sports Daily.
Camelot works with the city's school district to work with at-risk youth dealing with behavioral and emotional issues. Vick was voted the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for 2010 after missing the 2007 and 2008 seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting.
"These students may have made a mistake along the way, but they turned it around," Vick said in a statement. "They did the right thing and finished school. I am honored to be speaking at their commencement."
Polamalu,Troy (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/13/2011)
S Troy Polamalu received his degree on Friday in ceremonies at Southern Cal.
In addition, while finishing work on his degree, Polamalu has been rehabbing an injured Achilles at his home in Los Angeles.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Polamalu should be ready for the start of training camp and that he has been working with an orthopedic surgeon that is "friendly with the Steelers' medical staff."
Kaepernick,Colin (San Francisco 49ers) (5/13/2011)
QB Colin Kaepernick underwent surgery shortly after the draft on his lower leg. The 49ers say they were aware of the injury, and Kaepernick says it's "nothing serious."
Agent Scott Smith said the lockout helped the decision to have the decision now. Said Smith, "He certainly could have (waited). He played four games at Nevada and barely talked about it. Because of the lockout, the timing was as good as it's going to get."
Hasselbeck,Matt (Seattle Seahawks) (5/13/2011)
QB Matt Hasselbeck is most likely to return to the Seahawks for 2011 as various media reports have underlined since TSX first opined he'd return last week. Of all the veteran quarterbacks either available in free agency or rumored to be on the trade block, Hasselbeck is mentioned the least of anyone when a change of scenery is discussed. The 12-year veteran might be a solid "bridge" quarterback for a team seeking an experienced guy to play for a year or two while a youngster is developed, but there's only modest buzz so far about him filling such a role. Hasselbeck will turn 36 in late September, and he's coming off a season in which he had some injuries and threw only a dozen touchdown passes. Bit those who have watched Hasselbeck at practice insist he can still throw every pass and are somewhat surprised he seems to have generated so little unofficial interest. The Seahawks definitely want Hasselbeck to re-sign, probably for a short-term contract, and the organization still seems to retain confidence that backup Charlie Whitehurst can develop into a viable starter. Team officials also insisted to The Sports Xchange this week that there is little interest in Matt Leinart, a free agent and former Heisman Trophy winner who played for coach Pete Carroll at USC.
--Len Pasquarelli, The Sports Xchange
Allen,Anthony (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
RB Anthony Allen (7/225) is the big-bodied back that the Ravens need to replace Willis McGahee, who is scheduled to get released before the season. He lacks breakaway speed, but he grinds out yards between the tackles with his size and bulk.
Brown,Chykie (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
CB Chykie Brown (5/164) was a roommate of Sergio Kindle at Texas. He is a slender cover man who had just two interceptions at Texas, both in his junior year. He could develop into a nickel back.
Reid,Jah (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
OT Jah Reid (3/85) was projected as a fifth- or sixth-round talent. But the Ravens traded a sixth-round pick to move up in the third round to get the first team All-Conference USA player.
Smith,Jimmy (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
CB Jimmy Smith (1/27) landed near the bottom of the first round because of several red flags that included three reported failed drug tests and two alcohol-related arrests. The Ravens believe their locker room can handle Smith, who is the clear-cut No. 3 cornerback in the draft.
McPhee,Pernell (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
DE Pernell McPhee (5/165) is considered a raw prospect, and didn't play football until his senior year of high school. He has a high motor and is a powerful tackler.
Doss,Tandon (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
WR Tandon Doss (4/123) was one of the most sure-handed receivers in the draft. He has been compared to T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and he could be taking Houshmandzadeh's spot on the roster.
Smith,Torrey (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
WR Torrey Smith (2/58) became the first wide receiver taken by the Ravens in the first two rounds since Mark Clayton in 2005. He gives the Ravens what their wide receiver group lacks: speed and the ability to stretch the field. Smith projects to be Baltimore's No. 3 wide receiver this season.
Taylor,Tyrod (Baltimore Ravens) (5/14/2011)
QB Tyrod Taylor (6/180) was the ACC Player of the Year and says he's the most dynamic quarterback in the draft. The Ravens need depth at quarterback because backup Marc Bulger isn't expected to return. Taylor has potential to be a slot receiver or returner.
Williams,Aaron (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
CB Aaron Williams (2/34) also projects as a possible safety, and has the size to cover stronger receivers and also be an asset against the run. He collected 97 career tackles, including 11.5 for loss, and forced six fumbles.
Hairston,Chris (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
OT Chris Hairston (4/122) is a candidate to compete for their starting right tackle job. Hairston recorded 31 pancake blocks and gave up just one sack playing left tackle as a senior.
White,Chris (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
LB Chris White (6/169) is an overachiever that finished fourth in the SEC with 105 tackles and six sacks. Can also play inside and adds to depth at position of need.
Searcy,Da-Norris (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
S Da'Norris Searcy (4/100) was a wise insurance move in the event the Bills lose Donte Whitner in free agency. Searcy has rare size-to-speed ratio and adds to a deep pool of return specialists on the roster.
White,Johnny (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
RB Johnny White (5/133) is a strong inside runner with superb hands, and could wind up the perfect complement to Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller.
Rogers,Justin (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
CB Justin Rogers (7/206) was the best shutdown corner in the Colonial Athletic Association. Adds to their depth.
Sheppard,Kelvin (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
LB Kelvin Sheppard (3/68) could prove to be one of the steals of the draft. He relishes his role as quarterback of the defense and is another piece toward improving the NFL's worst run defense. Brings a huge body of work with 311 career tackles, 26 for loss, and 5.5 sacks.
Dareus,Marcell (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
DL Marcell Dareus (1/3) is a perfect fit for the Bills' hybrid defense, a player that can rush the passer as an end in a 3-4 or dominate the inside as a tackle in a 4-3. Boasting 70 tackles, 11 sacks and 20 pressures for his career, Dareus was the most versatile defensive lineman in a draft where a record 12 defensive linemen were taken in the first round.
Jasper,Michael (Buffalo Bills) (5/14/2011)
DT Michael Jasper (7/245) shed 73 pounds since January and will make for interesting copy.
Green,A.J. (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
WR A.J. Green (1/4) can catch anything in traffic and is sound in all the routes. He was the top offensive player on the Bengals' draft board.
Dalton,Andy (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
QB Andy Dalton (2/35) is the quarterback that new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden wanted all along. He certainly didn't hide it over the past couple weeks but Dalton was able to fall to them and the Bengals didn't have to make a trade.
Boling,Clint (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
OG Clint Boling (4/101) will eventually be a starter and offers plenty of versatility. He projects at guard right now with right guard Bobbie Williams in the last year of his contract and the left side in flux.
Moch,Dontay (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
LB Dontay Moch (3/66) played on the defensive line at Nevada but projects to an outside linebacker in Mike Zimmer's 4-3 system. Moch will start out mainly on special teams and be a situational pass rusher. He certainly has the speed, running a 4.4 in the 40 at the Scouting Combine.
Finley,Jay (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
RB Jay Finley is a good outside back, but is not built to run between the tackles. His blocking is suspect.
Lindsey,Korey (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
CB Korey Lindsey (7/207) is more of a developmental pick right now in what is a deep group. He could find a spot though as a punt returner.
Sands,Robert (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
S Robert Sands (5/134) has the size to play at strong safety as the Bengals needed to add depth to that position.
Whalen,Ryan (Cincinnati Bengals) (5/14/2011)
WR Ryan Whalen (6/167) was a little bit of a surprise pick but receivers coach James Urban raved about Whalen's consistency in running routes.
Skrine,Buster (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
CB Buster Skrine (5/137) can fly, and he can cover. He ran a 4.22 40-yard dash, a school record.
Hagg,Eric (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
S Eric Hagg (7/248) is a safety and can play the nickel. He had five interceptions in 2010 and named MVP at Nebraska.
Sheard,Jabaal (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
DE Jabaal Sheard (2/37) is needed as the Browns switch to a 4-3 defense. Sheard is versatile enough to beat tackles around the edge and strong enough to bull rush.
Pinkston,Jason (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
OT Jason Pinkston (5/150) could challenge injury-prone Tony Pashos for a starting job at right tackle.
Cameron,Jordan (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
TE Jordan Cameron (4/102) began his college career at Brigham Young as a basketball player. He caught 16 passes last season. He is considered raw with a huge upside.
Marecic,Owen (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
FB Owen Marecic (4/124) was a two-way starter at Stanford, playing middle linebacker as well as fullback. He will play fullback for the Browns.
Taylor,Phil (Cleveland Browns) (5/14/2011)
NT Phil Taylor (1/21) is an immense nose tackle who will team with Ahtyba Rubin to shore up the run defense, which ranked 27th last year. He can collapse the pocket on passing downs.
Miller,Von (Denver Broncos) (5/14/2011)
LB Von Miller (1/2) should team with the returning Elvis Dumervil to significantly boost Denver's ability to attack the pocket.
Harris,Brandon (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
CB Brandon Harris (2/60) will be used inside as the slot corner in nickel situations. That means he should play about 50 percent of the time.
Reed,Brooks (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
LB Brooks Reed (2/42) is expected to start on the strong side and drop down to end and rush in passing situations.
Ozougwu,Cheta (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
LB Cheta Ozougwu (7/254), Mr. Irrelevant, the last pick in the draft, was a defensive end in college. He'll be tried at outside linebacker with the Texans. He's a good athlete who's quick and starting to develop moves. He'll probably spend his rookie season on the practice squad.
Newton,Derek (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
OT Derek Newton (7/214) will be groomed as the Texans' swing tackle in case they lose Rashad Butler. Newton played the right side in college. He's got good size and works hard but needs NFL coaching and some time in the weight room. He'll probably spend the season on the practice squad.
Watt,J.J. (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
DE J.T. Watt (1/11) is an underclassman who's a terrific athlete with 34 reps on the bench, a 37-inch vertical jump, 4.81 speed and the largest hands of any player at the combine. He's most effective as a 4-3 defensive tackle, but he's found his niche as 3-4 defensive end. He'll compete with Antonio Smith for the starting job. In passing situations, both will move inside to tackle to help rush the passer.
Carmichael,Roc (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
CB Roc Carmichael (4/127) is a physical outside corner who'll be competing for a backup job as a rookie. He also will have to contribute on special teams. The coaches like his tenacity and the leadership and intelligence he showed in college.
Keo,Shiloh (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
S Shiloh Keo (5/144) ran in the mid 4.6s at his pro day. He's a hard hitter and a team leader who averaged 14.2 yards on punt returns during his college career. He's got good ball skills and good range to go with great instincts.
Yates,T.J. (Houston Texans) (5/14/2011)
QB T.J. Yates (5/152) started three seasons. His best season was his last one when so many of his teammates were suspended. He ran almost the same offense in college that the Texans use.
Castonzo,Anthony (Indianapolis Colts) (5/14/2011)
OT Anthony Castonzo (1/22) is a big athletic left tackle prospect who will be given every possible chance to win a starting job. Could become Indy's eventual long-term successor to former Pro Bowler Tarik Glenn, who retired after the 2006 season.
Ijalana,Benjamin (Indianapolis Colts) (5/14/2011)
OT Ben Ijalana (2/49) was a left tackle in college who could end up playing right offensive tackle or be moved inside to offensive guard. Colts had him graded as a potential first-round prospect.
Rucker,Chris (Indianapolis Colts) (5/14/2011)
CB Chris Rucker (6/188) is a big defensive back who could contend for work in the Colts' nickel and dime defensive packages.
Carter,Delone (Indianapolis Colts) (5/14/2011)
RB Delone Carter (4/119) us a between-the-tackles runner who needs to become more consistent as a pass receiver and pass blocker. A pounder who should be able to move the pile in short-yardage situations.
Nevis,Drake (Indianapolis Colts) (5/14/2011)
DT Drake Nevis (3/87) is undersized but should fit right in with the Colts. Indianapolis coaches and scouts like smaller, quicker defensive tackles with athletic skills. He fits that mold.
Shorts III,Cecil (Jacksonville Jaguars) (5/14/2011)
WR Cecil Shorts (4/114) is the first Division III player the Jaguars have drafted and only the 11th in the league in the last 15 years, Shorts is expected to compete for the No. 3 wide receiver position.
Prosinski,Chris (Jacksonville Jaguars) (5/14/2011)
S Chris Prosinski (4/121) was the only safety the Jaguars drafted and since that was one of their weakest positions, he has a chance to come in and fight for a starting job.
Issac,Rod (Jacksonville Jaguars) (5/14/2011)
CB Rod Issac (5/147) started all 25 games the past two seasons and he will compete for a nickel job.
Rackley,Will (Jacksonville Jaguars) (5/14/2011)
OG Will Rackley (3/76) is the first Lehigh player drafted since 1995, Rackley is expected to be a starter in a year or two at left guard and will compete this season with veterans Vince Manuwai and Justin Smiley for a starting spot.
Clay,Charles (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
TE Charles Clay (6/174) has versatility and mobility, which make him an intriguing value pick this late in the draft. The Dolphins hope to move him around a la David Martin, circa 2008, as they seek a reliable running mate for starter Anthony Fasano.
Thomas,Daniel (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
RB Daniel Thomas (2/62) doesn't have breakaway speed, but his big body and two-year production in the Big 12 were enough to prompt a trade up from the third round.
Gates,Edmond (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
WR Edmond Gates (4/11) is a late-blooming speedster who didn't play high school football, a first for Jeff Ireland draftees. But Gates' 40-inch vertical, strong hands and kick return ability should give the Dolphins their replacement for Ted Ginn Jr.
Kearse,Frank (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
DT Frank Kearse (7/231) is a physically gifted pile pusher and is a longshot but could add to an already deep group of defensive linemen. Likely replacement for free agent Tony McDaniel.
Wilson,Jimmy (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
CB Jimmy Wilson (7/235) continues a recent preference for Grizzlies - kicker Dan Carpenter, running back Lex Hilliard. The Dolphins grabbed a star-crossed talent who spent two years in jail on charges (since dropped) of murdering his aunt's boyfriend. Was out of college football for three seasons due to the 2007 murder case.
Pouncey,Mike (Miami Dolphins) (5/14/2011)
OG Mike Pouncey (1/15) and the similarities to twin brother Maurkice, a Pro-Bowl center as a rookie last year for the Steelers, were too much for the Dolphins to ignore as they seek to fix their interior offensive line.
Smith,Lee (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
TE Lee Smith (5/159) is considered a blocking tight end, and could be groomed to replace veteran Alge Crumpler in that role.
Williams,Malcolm (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
CB Malcolm Williams (7/219) is a college backup with raw ability.
Cannon,Marcus (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
OT Marcus Cannon (5/138) has a tumor in his stomach that will require chemotherapy. Expected to recover fully from that treatment, he could be a steal and compete for a starting job down the road.
Carter,Markell (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
LB Markell Carter (6/194) is a developmental edge guy with intriguing length.
Solder,Nate (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
OT Nate Solder (1/17) is a former tight end who's only played tackle for three years, but has the length and athleticism to be a premier player in the future.
Dowling,Ras-I (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
CB Ras-I Dowling (2/33) was thought of as a first-round prospect heading into 2010, but he played just five games due to injury. He adds depth and versatility (safety) to the New England secondary.
Mallett,Ryan (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
QB Ryan Mallett (3/74) has a huge arm and is one of the more physically talented passers in the draft. He has impressive upside and will learn behind the best in the game.
Vereen,Shane (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
RB Shane Vereen (2/56) is a versatile back who rushed for 1,100 yards last fall as a junior and scored at least 12 touchdowns in each of his final two seasons. He joins the committee backfield in New England with the ability to chip in as both a runner and receiver.
Ridley,Stevan (New England Patriots) (5/14/2011)
RB Stevan Ridley (3/73) will move from a rotating committee backfield with the Tigers to the same role in New England. He has experience as both fullback and lead back having rushed for 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns last fall.
Powell,Bilal (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
RB Bilal Powell (4/126) rushed for 1,405 yards in 2010, the second-best single-season total in school history. He can run inside the tackles and has speed to outrun defenders once he gets to the second level. Jets envision him a potential three-down back, but he must improve both pass-catching and blitz pickup.
McElroy,Greg (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
QB Greg McElroy (7/208) doesn't have a big arm, but has many other good attributes for a quarterback, such as accuracy (completed 70.9 percent of his passes last season), intelligence (a Rhodes Scholar candidate) and pocket poise and presence. Should compete immediately for No. 3 job.
Kerley,Jeremy (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
WR Jeremy Kerley (5/153) was the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year each of the last two seasons for his work on kickoff and punt returns, and could be the replacement for versatile free agent Brad Smith if he isn't re-signed. Kerley even threw a touchdown pass last season.
Ellis,Kenrick (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
NT Kenrick Ellis (3/94) had major character concerns, which made him fall to almost the end of the third round, and he still has an assault charge (and trial) pending. But the Jets felt they couldn't ignore his combination of size and quickness that makes him a prototypical 3-4 nose. Still, he could have tough adjustment to speed of pro game.
Wilkerson,Muhammad (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
DE Muhammad Wilkerson (1/30) had 16.5 sacks the last two seasons. However, none came against teams from BCS conferences. He projects as a 3-4 end in the Jets' base defense, but also can play tackle when Jets line up in a 4-3.
McKnight,Scotty (New York Jets) (5/14/2011)
WR Scotty McKnight (7/227) began his career at Colorado as an invited walk-on and finished it as the school's all-time leader in receptions (215) and touchdown catches (22). It certainly doesn't hurt that he is close friends with quarterback Mark Sanchez, and thus should be able to pick up the offense quickly. Likely candidate for practice squad.
Batch,Baron (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
RB Baron Batch (7/232) could be the third-down back that will replace Mewelde Moore.
Heyward,Cameron (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
DE Cameron Heyward (1/31) is the son of former Pitt great RB Ironhead Heyward, and is a Pittsburgh native who should find himself right at home in the Steelers' 3-4 defense. Strong and athletic, he looks like one of their typical ends who will push the pocket and engage the blockers.
Carter,Chris (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
LB Chris Carter (5/162) is a typical Steelers pick, an undersized college end who will be converted to OLB. Good pass rusher but must learn position.
Allen,Cortez (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
CB Cortez Allen (4/128) is unpolished but has all the tools, similar to Ike Taylor when he was drafted on the fourth round in 2003, although not as fast. Needs time and lockout will not help.
Brown,Curtis (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
CB Curtis Brown (3/95) is a good cover cornerback who will stick his nose in on the run, but he needs to get stronger and that should not be a problem when he hits the Steelers' strength program.
Williams,Keith (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
OG Keith Williams (6/196) is a good run blocker who needs to improve pass protection, but Steelers like his nasty, aggressive disposition and play.
Gilbert,Marcus (Pittsburgh Steelers) (5/14/2011)
OT Marcus Gilbert (2/63) has good movement, good feet and could be a left tackle for them in the future. Has versatility because he's played both guard and tackle, but he will settle in at tackle in the pros.
Ayers,Akeem (Tennessee Titans) (5/14/2011)
LB Akeem Ayers (2/39) should step in and start immediately as a strong-side linebacker, and will even get the chance to put his hand on the ground and rush the passer as an end in some third-down situations.
Stingily,Byron (Tennessee Titans) (5/14/2011)
OT Byron Stingily (6/175) is a massive left tackle prospect and is plenty raw, but has great measureables, including running a sub 5.00 time in the 40. Prepped for the draft with former Titans tackle Brad Hopkins. Will need a year or two to develop, which is Tennessee's customary M.O. for their offensive linemen.
McCarthy,Colin (Tennessee Titans) (5/14/2011)
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Locker,Jake (Tennessee Titans) (5/14/2011)
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Beal,Jeremy (Denver Broncos) (5/15/2011)
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Brown,Jalil (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
CB Jalil Brown (4/118) was overshadowed by fellow cornerback Jimmy Smith, but is big and strong and the Chiefs especially like what they think he can bring to their special teams.
Powe,Jerrell (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
NT Jerrell Powe (6/199) is viewed as a nose tackle if he can adapt to the two-gap, 3-4 scheme that's run by coordinator Romeo Crennel along the line of scrimmage.
Baldwin,Jon (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
WR Jonathan Baldwin (1/26) is an athletically gifted receiver who has had problems with attitude. The Chiefs needed help for veteran receiver Dwayne Bowe and they judged Baldwin the third best receiver in the draft.
Houston,Justin (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
LB Justin Houston (3/70) fell to the third round because of a positive drug test at the NFL Combine. The Chiefs like the skills he displayed in the 3-4 for the Bulldogs.
Stanzi,Ricky (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
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Hudson,Rodney (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
C Rodney Hudson (2/55) is smart, quick and durable, and will start his pro career at center; the Chiefs are not sure of the status of 16-year veteran Casey Wiegmann.
Bannon,Shane (Kansas City Chiefs) (5/15/2011)
FB Shane Bannon (7/223) played fullback as a junior and then was an H-Back last season. The Chiefs view him as a fullback and like the flexibility he gives them being able to play H-Back as well.
Chekwa,Chimdi (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
CB Chimdi Chekwa (4/113) has speed, tenaciousness and athleticism, which gives the Raiders a second rookie corner to put in the mix as they prepare for the expected departure of Nnamdi Asomugha in free agency.
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WR David Ausberry (7/241) caught 64 career passes for 700 yards and seven touchdowns and could also be looked at as a tight end or fullback.
Van Dyke,Demarcus (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
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WR Denarius Moore (5/148) has big-play ability (he averaged 21 yards per catch and scored nine touchdowns) and is appealing to a team looking to strike vertically. Had a pair of 200-yard receiving games as a senior.
Barksdale,Joseph (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
OT Joseph Barksdale (3/92) has experience at both left and right tackle in college as well as durability (39 straight starts) and will compete on the right side at either guard or tackle. Has the big body the Raiders covet as they transition to more power blocking schemes.
Gordon,Richard (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
TE Richard Gordon (6/181) is a project as an athlete who had shoulder injuries in college but has clocked as fast as a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash. Had 10 career receptions for 60 yards.
Wisniewski,Stefen (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
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Jones,Taiwan (Oakland Raiders) (5/15/2011)
RB Taiwan Jones' (4/125) speed (timed between 4.28 and 4.35) opened their eyes even though they are well-stocked at running backs.
Gachkar,Andrew (San Diego Chargers) (5/15/2011)
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Liuget,Corey (San Diego Chargers) (5/15/2011)
DE Corey Liuget (1/18) got the Chargers excited when they were able to land this run-stuffer, hoping he can provide a physical presence up front.
Mouton,Jonas (San Diego Chargers) (5/15/2011)
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In Love Wins, bestselling author, international teacher, and speaker Rob Bell (Velvet Elvis, Drops Like Stars) addresses one of the most controversial issues of faith—hell and the afterlife—arguing, would a loving God send people to eternal torment forever?
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Great book and a must read for any Christian. Bell's captivating style held me from the first sentence to the last. No other contemporary book has courted such controversy, but I found it unwarranted. Rather than lecture or dictate Bell asks question after question to expose the standard Christian beliefs in heaven and hell to not only be unsatisfactory but unsupported by the bible. It certainly leaves us with more questions than answers but I think that is the author's intention.by marcelv on January 29, 2014
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Skip to comments.Opinions Needed-Trying to advise a friend (Vanity)
Posted on 06/14/2010 1:19:25 PM PDT by hoagy62
I need some advice for a friend of mine from my church. Since none of you know where I go or who he is, I can protect his anonymity. He doesn't know I'm doing this.
He seemed a bit upset at church this weekend, so I asked what happened. Here's what he told me: Last Tuesday, he was on Facebook. He noticed that he'd received a private message from someone he'd 'friended' about a month earlier. This woman was a high-school acquaintance, one of several he's added to his friend list in anticipation of his 30-year high school reunion coming this summer.
Anyway, this message said "What did you do to my little sister at your dad's lake cabin?" He thought about it...the sister in question was about 12 at the time and he was 16 or 17. Her mom and his dad worked together for the city and his dad invited them out to the cabin for a day during his vacation. My friend asked back "What are you talking about?" According to this woman, her sister just recently revealed to her that she remembers this guy (my friend) trying to get him to touch his genitals. He told me that he does remember that she was AT the lake cabin, but he has no recollection of this incident. He does remember that they swam together and that there was a lot of splashing, but NOTHING like what this woman is accusing him of.
The conversation went from messages to chat (she initiated it) and they spent the next half-hour or so going back and forth...him denying any knowledge of the incident, and her calling him a liar and a pervert an saying that if she'd have found this out back in high school, he'd have been dead. During the course of the conversation, she'd said that the sister did tell her mother about the incident, and the mother told her to 'let it go', whether because she didn't think anything of it, or for other reasons, he doesn't know. WHY this was brought up NOW, my friend has no idea. The conversation ended with him saying that IF anything happened...and if it did it was totally unintentional...that he was sorry for her BUT that he didn't do anything, and with her saying that he's lucky that she has love and respect for his dad. There have been no further contacts.
Some things to know about my friend-he's happily married, has kids, and had been a Christian for over 20 years. He said that he brought his wife in as soon as the accusation was made, and she sat there with him and saw the conversation. She got on her laptop and looked up the law in our state. Apparently, the statute of limitations expired YEARS ago for that kind of incident, so no charges could be filed. He swears to me that there was NO rape or intercourse.
What he's afraid of is a lawsuit where this woman would try to extract money from him. I'm thinking that for something that happened more than 30 years ago and with no physical evidence save for her word against his...that's not something a court would even consider. His wife believes him that nothing happened. He also went to one of our pastors and relayed the same story. The pastor said that something he learned in psychology (a degree he's working for right now) if a person replays an incident over and over in their mind the way they THOUGHT it went, even if that was NOT what happened, they convince themselves that THEIR perception of what happened is the truth.
My question for you, my fellow FReepers is: Should this guy worry? Should he lawyer up in preparation for a possible lawsuit? (According to him, the woman gave no indication that any reparations or damages were being considered...for what it's worth.)
My friend is an upstanding guy and he's really upset that this accusation was made.
I think its meaningless if its nothing more than an accusation. If he thinks police will get involved he should retain an attorney and be prepared.
Wouldn't sweat it. That's not a threat of a lawsuit. Statute of limitations would apply. Sounds more like a threat of extortion.
Go to Dailykos. They probably care about this crap.
If the statute of limitations is long-expired, WHY would the police get involved on something that happened 30+ years ago? If a murder was involved, yes...but this?
This is very true.
I think if your friend has had a clean life and has had no criminal or civil complaints against him, it be rather hard to prove something like that. I hope the sister doesn't keep haggling him about it.
Never chat or answer private messages on Facebook.
Statute of limitations. He said, she said. Nothing to look at here. If a law suit were to be brought it would have to be by the injured party (not the sister). I doubt there's anything to worry about here.
He should pray for forgiveness for what he might have done. Having been molested by more than one uncle during my very young years, I can tell you that I never said a word to my parents (because I was told not to), and I never forgot what happened—but not the details. I have in the past few years (I'm now 57) told a couple of my sisters what happened. This woman may have gone through similar trauma and has only recently shared the experience with her sister. Maybe he was inebriated when he did it. I'm not accusing him, but this is very believable to me. I wouldn't hire an attorney. She probably doesn't want the publicity and nothing can be proved at this point.
Aren't you just a ray of compassion...
There's a reason why there's a statute of limitations.
Memories are notoriously dicey; sometimes they are even coerced.
The actual offense the woman said your friend committed also has me confused. The woman says he TRIED to touch her sister inappropriately? So this is a second-hand story about an incident where there was not even any actual contact?
Sounds like this woman is a bit of a nut if this is on her mind 30 years later. I'd advise your friend to skip the reunion, though. This woman might be the type to make an over-the-top scene of some kind.
What do you think?
I think you need to ask the admin mods to send this thread into the cornfield.
Zot City.
Sounds like extortion.....but it IS another reason why I will never have a social networking account. Not if you ever want a decent job in your future.
I've known him for quite a while. Very clean life. He says that going to the class reunion is now out of the question, since he's fairly sure the older sister will be there.
Do not communicate with the woman - at all. Block her from face page and chat. She can be sued for extortion or slander so she should watch her nasty self. Sounds like demented fishing to me.
Also, how do you know that that crazee weird broad isn't going to find THIS discussion and taunt him some more with it????
Can't go thru life being bullied to do something or not do something that the bully wants. If he wants to go to the Reunion, then go..the other woman MAY NOT EVEN SHOW UP!!!
Her friends may be telling her not to go.
In Alabama the younger sister would have to bring charges, No one else can do it.. As far as a Law Suit? On what grounds? He didn't do anything to the lady calling. And is that a crime? A 15-16 year old coming on to a 12 year old?
People shouldn't be afraid or pushed around for something they didn't do. What if next the lady calls back and says she was molested by him? Maybe the lady was drinking...or Bi-Polar.
Go to the Reunion...he may look guilty by not going.
I'm just sorry that your friend had to be dragged into that. Defriend the woman and not engage her any more.
Stop communicating with the woman.
I am leaving for a long while. The crazy religionists and vanity posts make me wish I was a liberal.
I think he should find a good lawyer immediately. This is simply beyond the pale, I wonder if the woman has a history of this type of online harrassment and extortion/slander attempts???
No loss to us...
That was something I already told my friend.
I only brought this up because I hurt for my friend. I also knew that FR has better legal minds than mine. Heck...we know a little something about EVERYTHING. That's why I asked.
To ALL: I'll relay this to my friend. Thank you.
Worst case scenario: Two under age kids, ones talks dirty, but nothing happened.
I'd stop communicating with the "lady." You can't prove the negative.
She is obviously unwilling to believe that he is even possibly innocent. She has judged and hung him based on one accusation. Alleged accusation. The guy doesn't even know that the accusation is real.
I am sure it is very upsetting but I don't see how it could be proven. Supposedly, he was 16 when he "did" it, anyway, so was a minor himself at the time.
Never talk to the police.
Or anybody elsem, for that matter.
Absolutely nothing he said/typed could have helped him, and probably only hurt him.
Complete dumbass move.
"He says that going to the class reunion is now out of the question, since hes fairly sure the older sister will be there."
Easy for me to say, but I'd go. I wouldn't act guilty. If she starts slandering, he's not there to defend himself.
I agree. Get a lawyer.
"I am leaving for a long while. The crazy religionists and vanity posts make me wish I was a liberal."
What does this have to do with "crazy religionists?" Because the guy is described as a Christian?
As for vanity posts, if you don't like them, you can avoid clicking on them.
Eschew Facebook.
That's funny...I thought you WERE a liberal :)
He has specific incident but not general denial. "He swears there was no rape or intercourse," but that does not cover touching.
Why did she chat for a time, then accuse?
Could be a number of things, from nothing, to touching, and we will never know.
Does he need a lawyer? Absolutely. What course the lawyer and he decide to take I have no idea, but he does need to see a lawyer to get those answers. Do not depend on a layman's read on SOL matters. There might be other charges and some events can "toll" or suspend the running of the SOL.
WHy anyone in their right mind is involved with facebook or myspace, etc, is beyond me.
Doesn't sound like there's any evidence to convict the accused on, so I wouldn't worry about a criminal or civil charge. If the accused is entirely innocent but is concerned about the opinions of other people that the accuser might tell, I would see if this young woman has a church pastor that you might involve. See if she can make the accusation in front of G_d so to speak, or if she wishes to recant.
For what he MIGHT have done?
Or you could simply stay off those threads and stick to reading and posting to subjects you like. It's like TV -- I can't stand MSNBC and CNN, so I don't watch them.
He said that he couldn't remember anything like that happening.
He says he received the friend request FROM HER, and assumed it was because of the upcoming reunion. He also says there were NO messages from her to him before that night.
I'm also beginning to think this is an extortion attempt.
But it does sound like the woman's sister (doing the postings) is a threat.
Best advice is to make no further contact, comment, or acknowledgment. If she approaches him again, he should be friendly, and behave as if he does not know what she is talking about. Do not engage or react. Exit when asap.
The 30 year old memory of a 12 year old girl of a non-crime with no evidence, lots of denials, no witnesses, no police reports and a supportive wife?
Apparently the only thing your friend is concerned about is his own poor memory and some seeds of doubt that have been planted.
Because there is no possibility of successful legal action against him on any front.
My advice:
1) Explain that he is a very decent guy who would be concerned when anyone appears mad at him. There are a lot of evil people in the world seeking to exploit people like your friend.
2) Stop talking to this person on Facebook, or get off of Facebook all together.
I think the above sentence does not involve the younger sister at all.
It's no crime (yet) to touch one's genitals.
"The conversation ended with him saying that IF anything happened...and if it did it was totally unintentional...that he was sorry for her BUT,,,,"
Review the video, "never talk to the police" for an easy tutorial on how that exchange alone will be twisted into a "confession". He should never speak a word to that woman again. EVER, in person, on the phone, and not on facebook.
Whether or not the woman is psycho or mistaken. She sounds like shes on a jihad,, she's beyond reason.
This sounds like the cyber version of being accused of rape. Simply ask "you are making a serious charge, do you have any evidence; as I consider this slander". Reverse the aggression, bullies don't respect weakness, and this woman sounds like a seriously disturbed bully.
Who goes on Facebook, asks to be a friend with a person they suspect molested their sister? Does that sound like a rational person?
So, chose to drop that person from your account, I believe the term is "Ignore"; then if you get a message - take the aggressive approach. Accusations of Slander, extortion and harassment are applicable in this situation, IMHO.
If he did nothing, he's being forced into a sitution that is literally impossible to prove. How does one prove their innocence? Simply stated, you can not do this.
What you can do, is state that nothing happened .... PERIOD. Accusations to the contrary are harassment, slander and can easily lead to extortion. Tell her that she is not to communicat with him at any time henceforth, and that such an attempt will be met with a restraining order, and legal action against her.
If nothing else, it will make him feel better; knowing that he is not helpless in this matter. He does have alternatives to simply ignoring her, and feeling shamed into admitting something that did not happen.
"Stay away from crazy bitches."
What you said!! Amen,,,
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MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM ) has been making lots of changes lately and while I haven't been a big fan of MGM's stock, Fitch Ratings and S&P both upgraded MGM's debt last week. So should stock investors be concerned about the future of MGM or do the latest moves to sell assets point to a turnaround?
You owe what?
MGM had more than $13 billion in long-term debt at the end of last quarter, but the announcement of an equity offering, Macau IPO, and potential Borgata sale should provide some relief if proceeds are used to pay down debt. The table below shows where debt could stand once these transactions are closed.
|Initial Debt
|$13.05 billion
|- Stock Sale
|$596 million
|- Borgata Sale (including land)
|$250 million
|- Macau IPO
|$250 million
|Potential Debt Level
|$11.95 billion
Source: SEC filings.
There was also just more than $1 billion in cash on hand at the end of the quarter, so a net debt level close to $11 billion isn't out of the picture. The problem is this reduced debt comes with fewer assets to pay for the debt. Borgata and MGM Macau were two of MGM's best assets, so less debt is great, but it comes at a price.
The amount of debt may still be staggering, but the good news is there isn't a crunch of debt maturing in the next few years, so MGM has some wiggle room. The table below shows debt maturities of MGM's long-term debt. Considering that MGM generated $549.7 million in operating cash flow over the past 12 months and spent $122.4 million on capital expenditures during the same period, it is conceivable to expect more than $400 million in free cash flow even in these rough economic times. With cash on hand that's plenty to cover debt maturities for the next three years.
|Term and Revolving Loans
|$3.01 billion
|2011 Maturities
|$454.5 million
|2012 Maturities
|$544.7 million
|2013 Maturities
|$1,348.4 million
|2014 Maturities
|$1,142.7 million
|2015 and beyond Maturities
|$6.55 billion
Three years from now, conditions may get a little more dicey, but that is a long time in the casino business. We may have online gaming by then and Las Vegas may have recovered, which would leave MGM in a much better position.
MGM lives on
MGM isn't on the brink quite yet, but with such a focus in Las Vegas it is dependent on a strong U.S. recovery to turn around. You may want to look at operators like Ameristar Casinos (Nasdaq: ASCA ) and Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD ) for a more geographically diverse presence in the U.S. For explosive growth internationally, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) and Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN ) both have Asian casinos to go along with their U.S. operations.
I like a good gamble, and I think it's clear MGM will survive for the foreseeable future, but I would like to see shares dip a little further before this Fool is willing to take a roll of the dice.
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It's hard to accept losing a child
Why wasn't it me
Life is too short as it is
I don't agree that it's our destiny
Each day we continue on with our daily tasks
Coping until there is a reminder
Of their birthday or first date
Why do I ponder
Leaning on people is not my fancy
Although tormenting myself is a sin
I hope a day will come, in time
I can hurdle my grief from within
When you grieve the loss of a child
It's not in the natural order of things
For a child to die before his/her parents
The nightmare never ends, it's not dwindling
As the reality of the death settles in
Intense anger at the thought
Deep anguish that the loss is "forever"
God help me with the peace I have sought
The grief may intensify with time
Although my friends say it never ends
Lost to the grim specter of death
They lost a part of themselves, they lost a friend
© Copyright 2007 Glenna Marie
My baby girl was put to rest yesterday. She died Monday, 5/23/16. She was 23 years old. She died of a glioblastoma brain tumor, which typically takes patients 3 - 9 months after diagnosis. ...
Losing A Child
Published on June 2008
It's hard to accept losing a child


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