Offensive tackle Eben Britton was projected by many to be a first rounder, and was "ticked off" when he slipped into the second round.
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Britton: Teams Will Pay For Passing On Me
Rams Tried To Move Up, Still Get Laurinaitis
The Rams tried hard to move into the latter portion of the first round so they could take Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, but he was still there for them at the 35th pick.
Sanchez: I'm Excited To Be A Jet
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez was coveted by a number of teams heading into the first round of this year's NFL Draft, and the Jets ultimately ended up trading up to the fifth pick to grab him.
Bengals: No 'Hesitation' In Taking Andre Smith
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team felt no hesitation when they had the chance to take Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith with the 6th overall pick.
Maclin Will Play Right Away For Eagles
The Eagles were very happy to see Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on the board when they traded up for the 19th pick, and he'll get the chance to play right away.
Seahawks Pull Tag Off LB Leroy Hill
After drafting linebacker Aaron Curry with the fourth overall pick, the Seahawks pulled their franchise tag off free agent Leroy Hill.
Redskins Had Orakpo In Their Top Five
The Redskins selected Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo with the 13th overall pick in Saturday's draft, and were very happy that he was available.
Fitzgerald Doesn't Think Boldin Wants To Go
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald doesn't believe that teammate Anquan Boldin truly wants to leave the club.
Goodell Sees 'Merit' In Expanded Season
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could see the Super Bowl played in mid-February, should the NFL expand it's regular season.
Gonzalez: I'm In Atlanta To Win A Super Bowl
Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez told the press on Friday that he's ready to win a Super Bowl with his new team.
Reggie Wayne Agrees To Restructure Contract
Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne has agreed to help the team's cap situation by restructuring his contract.
Fitzgerald Among Nine Candidates For Madden Cover
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is among nine finalists to grace the cover of EA Sports "Madden NFL 10."
Browns Souring On Crabtree?
The Browns have scheduled last-minute workouts with a number of wide receivers, strangely on the heels of a meeting with top receiving prospect Michael Crabtree.
Sources: Lions Intensify Effort To Sign Stafford
The Lions have intensified negotiations with former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to multiple sources.
Lions: We Aren't 'Close' To Deal With Stafford
The Lions are denying a report in the Oakland Press that they are "close to agreeing" on a deal with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Jaguars' Walker Will Give No. 81 To Holt
Jaguars receiver Mike Walker will change his number to 11, allowing Torry Holt to wear the No. 81 he made famous with the Rams.
SI.com Says It Erred Reporting Raji's Test
SI.com has retracted a story that claimed draft prospect B.J. Raji failed a drug test at the NFL combine in February.
Brown: Other Eagles Are Unhappy With Contracts
Cornerback Sheldon Brown, who has asked the Eagles to trade him after they refused to give him a new contract, says that other members of the team are upset with their deals.
Sources: NFLPA Boss Working Without Contract
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith still doesn't have a contract, nearly six weeks after he was elected as Gene Upshaw's successor.
'Refrigerator' Hospitalized In Serious Condition
Bears great William "Refrigerator" Perry is in serious condition after his Guillain-Barr? syndrome flared up.
Lewis Says Ocho Cinco Will Stay In Cincy
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis says that wide receiver Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson will remain with the team.
Crabtree Says Injured Foot Feels Fine
NFL prospect Michael Crabtree has ditched his walking boot, and says that his injured left foot is fine.
Fitzgerald: I'll Renegotiate Deal To Keep Boldin
Larry Fitzgerald told 'Gambo and Ash' on KTAR that he'll renegotiate his contract if it will allow the team to keep Anquan Boldin.
Ward Wants To Retire With Pittsburgh
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward says that he wants to retire as a member of the team.
Chances 'Very Good' Lions Will Sign Top Pick
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew held a pre-draft news conference on Tuesday, and it appears as though they'll have the first overall pick signed prior to the draft.
Rams Like Aaron Curry With 2nd Pick?
The Rams reportedly have their sights on Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry with the second overall pick in this weekend's NFL Draft.
Agents: Four Draft Prospects Passed Drug Tests
The agents for draft prospects B.J. Raji, Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews said their clients passed all drug tests administered at the combine in February.
Owens In New Version Of 'Superstars'
Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens will be one of eight athletes that will team with celebrities in the latest version of "The Superstars," ABC announced Tuesday.
Eagles To Brown: No Trade, No Raise
Cornerback Shelden Brown wants a raise or a trade from the Eagles, but the team is holding strong and denying both requests.
Sheldon Brown Wants Trade From Eagles
ESPN is reporting that cornerback Sheldon Brown has requested a trade from the Eagles, and sources have confirmed the report.
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