Many teams want to deal with Lions for #2 pick and other NFL tidbits
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It's no secret that the Lions' phones have rung off the hook from teams below them inquiring about that No. 2 pick because those suitors have targeted a player (Calvin Johnson? Joe Thomas? Brady Quinn? Adrian Peterson?) who they want to snatch from Cleveland's waiting grasp at No. 3.
-- Detroit Free Press
The Kansas City Star reported Lions president Matt Millen will speak with the Chiefs about acquiring quarterback Trent Green. But signs are mounting that the Chiefs will trade Green to Miami.
-- Detroit Free Press
Fast rising Patrick Willis, the middle linebacker from Mississippi, has caught the Lions' eye. He's the best player in the draft at his position and has a lot of the qualities Ernie Sims displayed at Florida State, and again in his rookie season with the Lions.
-- Detroit News
Teams may be cooling on Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr. There is growing concern about a foot injury that has prevented him from working out for teams.
-- Miami Herald
Whether Michael Vick ever becomes the classic quarterback he was projected to be, he's locked in as a Falcon: There are no takers with all his baggage. What general manager Rich McKay did was get the most out of Matt Schaub before he lost him on the open market.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
About the only way the Cowboys justify passing on a receiver in the first round is if they trade down for Texas offensive lineman Justin Blalock, whom they love, love, love. What they cannot do is neglect offense in the first round.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A source says Carolina is not high on David Carr's wish list because the presence of Jake Delhomme means the Panthers already have a starter in place. Carr is eyeing Minnesota, where the offensive line is very good and he'd have a chance to start right away.
-- Charlotte Observer
According to some personnel people around the league, the Eagles are shopping defensive tackle Darwin Walker. Buffalo, Green Bay and Minnesota apparently all have been contacted in hopes of adding a draft pick or moving up in a later round of the draft.
-- Trenton Times
Most experts have the Eagles taking a cornerback -- either Texas' Aaron Ross, Fresno State's Marcus McCauley or Pittsburgh's Darelle Revis. Philadelphia also may be on the lookout for Brian Dawkins' eventual successor at free safety. A player like Florida's Reggie Nelson could fit there.
-- Camden Courier-Post
The Giants still desperately need at least one outside linebacker now that their proposed trade for Denver linebacker Al Wilson is all but dead. But they're also searching for help at receiver, too. That's why they reportedly will be interviewing USC's Dwayne Jarrett.
-- New York Daily News
Penn State people noted that Giants coach Tom Coughlin paid rapt attention to left tackle Levi Brown's workout.
-- Newark Star-Ledger
-- Detroit Free Press
The Kansas City Star reported Lions president Matt Millen will speak with the Chiefs about acquiring quarterback Trent Green. But signs are mounting that the Chiefs will trade Green to Miami.
-- Detroit Free Press
Fast rising Patrick Willis, the middle linebacker from Mississippi, has caught the Lions' eye. He's the best player in the draft at his position and has a lot of the qualities Ernie Sims displayed at Florida State, and again in his rookie season with the Lions.
-- Detroit News
Teams may be cooling on Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr. There is growing concern about a foot injury that has prevented him from working out for teams.
-- Miami Herald
Whether Michael Vick ever becomes the classic quarterback he was projected to be, he's locked in as a Falcon: There are no takers with all his baggage. What general manager Rich McKay did was get the most out of Matt Schaub before he lost him on the open market.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
About the only way the Cowboys justify passing on a receiver in the first round is if they trade down for Texas offensive lineman Justin Blalock, whom they love, love, love. What they cannot do is neglect offense in the first round.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A source says Carolina is not high on David Carr's wish list because the presence of Jake Delhomme means the Panthers already have a starter in place. Carr is eyeing Minnesota, where the offensive line is very good and he'd have a chance to start right away.
-- Charlotte Observer
According to some personnel people around the league, the Eagles are shopping defensive tackle Darwin Walker. Buffalo, Green Bay and Minnesota apparently all have been contacted in hopes of adding a draft pick or moving up in a later round of the draft.
-- Trenton Times
Most experts have the Eagles taking a cornerback -- either Texas' Aaron Ross, Fresno State's Marcus McCauley or Pittsburgh's Darelle Revis. Philadelphia also may be on the lookout for Brian Dawkins' eventual successor at free safety. A player like Florida's Reggie Nelson could fit there.
-- Camden Courier-Post
The Giants still desperately need at least one outside linebacker now that their proposed trade for Denver linebacker Al Wilson is all but dead. But they're also searching for help at receiver, too. That's why they reportedly will be interviewing USC's Dwayne Jarrett.
-- New York Daily News
Penn State people noted that Giants coach Tom Coughlin paid rapt attention to left tackle Levi Brown's workout.
-- Newark Star-Ledger
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<< <i>A source says Carolina is not high on David Carr's wish list because the presence of Jake Delhomme means the Panthers already have a starter in place. Carr is eyeing Minnesota, where the offensive line is very good and he'd have a chance to start right away.
-- Charlotte Observer >>
Even though Childress doesn't like Carr's mechanics?
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<< <i>“I always struggled with where his release came from,” Childress said. “It’s kind of a drop-down, three-quarter, not overhand, over-the-top release. Just in the tape I’ve watched in the four years he’s been in the league, he can make some of the throws, he can’t make all the throws. He gets some balls batted at the line of scrimmage just because of where that ball comes from. A little more difficult to throw in the seam throws because it doesn’t come from over the top. He can’t get a ball to get out of his hand, get up and get down. He’s a smart guy, he’s a decent athlete but when you’re buying a quarterback at this level and you kick the tires, there shouldn’t be a lot of things that you’re trying to straighten out. You pick a Carr, you pick a quarterback because you like all the things about him. When you’re picking him that high, you don’t want to feel like there are any perceived flaws.” >>