GREEN BAY (Wis.) — Tim Watson takes eight uninterrupted minutes to tell the story about how he got to the 1993 NFL Draft to his first game as a member of the team. Green Bay Packers. In a telephone interview, that was the abbreviated version. Christian is his son and he hopes that his path … Read more
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK (Mich.) — Once Detroit LionsAfter Brad Holmes, general manager of the front office, identified their top prospects before last weekend’s NFL Draft, they began to evaluate the possibility of trading up for a second pick on Day 1. But not just for anyone, it had to be for … Read more
KANSAS CITY (Mo.) — They set their board in advance of the NFL draft. General manager Brett Veach was with them. Kansas City ChiefsThe usual exercises were used to help them figure out how much they are willing to sacrifice to make it possible to be more attractive to their top prospects. The Chiefs entered … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Friday’s last round pick was Oklahoma outside linebacker/defensive tackle. Nik BonittoHis radar: Denver BroncosGeorge Paton, general manager of the team, said that he had to wait for many “tense” moments before making the first selection. In the wake of the blockbuster quarterback deal, the Broncos have signed the contract to acquire the … Read more
6:00 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close USA Today: Covered Eagles Baltimore Times Coverage: Ravens Cheyney University, college football NASHVILLE TENN. — Sometimes it is time to let go of the franchise quarterback. NFL teams have the same goal as any other position: to become younger and more affordable. The Tennessee TitansThey were adamant that Ryan … Read more
FRISCO, Texas — Jalen TolbertHe answered the phone several days ago and figured it was someone from the Dallas CowboysThey will confirm his number in the event that he is selected in the NFL Draft. It turned out to be Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. “I answered and he was like, ‘Jalen,’ and I was like, … Read more
HOUSTON — As the Houston Texans discussed what they’d do with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, general manager Nick Caserio said there was “definitely a consensus organizationally” of using that pick on cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Caserio joked that “all coaches lobby for their respective positions,” but new coach and former defensive … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville JaguarsTrent Baalke, general manger, made a funny joke about the franchise being the No. 1. overall pick in this year’s NFL draftThis is the second consecutive year. “I’m pretty confident that this will be the last time that I’ll be making the first pick,” he joked at a pre-draft media availability … Read more
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — The No. 8 p.m. ET — The No. ET, ESPN. ABC. ESPN app). Detroit LionsHave a chance to make another step towards turning the franchise around…or maybe not. The Lions have drafted No. 2 five times — with the most recent being in 2010 — and have had … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. — It’s hard to find a mock draft that doesn’t have the Green Bay PackersOne of their two first-round draft selections was used to select a wide receiver. Some draft picks have Brian Gutekunst, general manager, double up as receiver at pick No. 22 and 28. It seems everyone believes it’s time … Read more