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- Pro Bowl back misses Titans' opening minicamp
- Faneca says his situation with Cardinals ideal
- Seahawks' four-time All-Pro tackle Jones retires
- Rapper Eminem rips Roethlisberger in new song
- Broncos re-sign linebacker Greisen after injury
- Williams' convicted killer will not get new trial
- New 49ers stadium could play Super Bowl host
- Rumors: Dolphins want Thomas at a discount
BEST OF THE NFL BLOGS
It's safe to say Ben Roethlisberger has an image problem that extends well beyond Pittsburgh. How should he go about repairing it? Walker
- NFC North: Bears interested in WR Furrey
- AFC South: Sharper to Jags a great idea
- @Adam_Schefter RT @MatthewHass8: #71 RT @Seahawks: A special video tribute to #71 Walter Jones http://shwks.com/hcre #thankyouwalter 16 minutes ago
- @wingoz RT @MatthewHass8: #71 RT @Seahawks: A special video tribute to #71 Walter Jones http://shwks.com/hcre #thankyouwalter 34 minutes ago
- @Adam_Schefter Seattle traded to Tampa two picks that turned into RB Warrick Dunn and CB Ronde Barber for right to draft Walter Jones 6th overall in 1997. 48 minutes ago
- @mortreport RT @TubeTimeTimmy: @mortreport All this talk about LT's and no mention of Jonathon Ogden?? >> Ogden will also be a "first ballot" HOF'er 51 minutes ago
- @mortreport RT @BigJoeWall72: @mortreport No love for Jake Long? >> I like Jake Long but he s not quite as skilled as Thomas & Clady about an hour ago
- @Adam_Schefter On 5,703 pass attempts over 13 seasons, according to coaches stats, Walter Jones was called for holding 9 times and surrendered 23 sacks. about an hour ago
- @Adam_Schefter Wow: Seahawks already have retired Walter Jones' No. 71 and Gov. Christine Gregoire has declared April 30 Walter Jones Day. about an hour ago
- @mortreport RT @MJThrill: @mortreport better than Clady? pre-patella tear? I thought Clady best >> Clady little better in pass pro; Thomas all-around about an hour ago
- @mortreport RT @Cwing49ers: @mortreport Who would you say is the best OT right now and the next great? > Joe Thomas, Browns about an hour ago
- @mortreport RT @Treezen84: @mortreport future HOF? >> Walter Jones will be elected to HOF as soon as he is eligible about an hour ago
- @mortreport RT @2105yards: @mortreport Best LT's of all-time??? Jackie Slater just said hello!!! >> Yeah, the great Jackie Slater said hello from RT about an hour ago
- @mortreport RT @timmybrownlee: @mortreport @oldschool_shawn. And where is John Hannah in that list? Hannah 1 Munoz 2 Jones 3 > Hannah was a guard about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport RT @ivosolis: @mortreport Stafford had 55% comp. % at GA. >> Joe Montana was 53% passer at ND. 15 more "checkdowns" for Stafford & he's +60. about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport You should listen players and coaches about Walter Jones - the testimonials of how he good he was week-in week-out are off the charts. about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport RT @NotoriousJ6: @mortreport how does orlando pace, who should retire, compare to jones? >> Behind Jones but still among the all-timers about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport RT @oldschool_shawn: @mortreport Jones might be 1 of top 3 LT all time; Munoz still #1 by wide margin > Love Munoz but not by wide margin about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport RT @OneManGang45: @mortreport Any thoughts on Walter Jones who is expected to retire? 1 of 3 best left tackles ever. Maybe the best. about 2 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter Seahawks OT Walter Jones officially has retired from the NFL - congratulations on a Hall-of-Fame career. about 2 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter Broncos signed unrestricted veteran free-agent linebacker Nick Greisen. about 3 hours ago
- @wingoz Miss Rhode island #Seinfeldderbyhorsenames about 4 hours ago
MEDIA
Matt Williamson reviews the offseason and names some winners and losers from every division.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll talks about his first draft with Seattle and says it was tough not to learn towards drafting USC players. He says has nothing but respect for Taylor Mays, but chose to go in a different direction.
Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic discuss the controversy surrounding Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland and Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant. Ireland had asked Bryant if Bryant's mother was a prostitute in a meeting the two had before the NFL draft.
NFL BLOGS
- Rumors: Fins want Thomas at a discount
- Schefter: Top 5 draft weekend winners
- McShay: 2010 NFL draft grades | 2011 Mock
- Kiper: 2010 NFL draft grades
NFL CHATS
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- Mike Sando
- Chat wrap: Seahawks' outlook brighter (04/29/10)
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- Bill Williamson
- Chat wrap: Give Al some credit (04/29/10)
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- Matt Williamson
- Chat wrap: Did the Eagles address needs in draft? (04/28/10)
NFL BLOG NETWORK
NFL interview coach: No question off-limits (43 minutes ago)
Jones' retirement official: The Memories (7:09 PM ET)
NFL interview coach: No question off-limits (21 minutes ago)
Video: OTL -- Did Ireland cross the line? (6:53 PM ET)
How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch (1:00 PM ET)
Bears interested in WR Mike Furrey (12:59 PM ET)
On the road to Clausenville (2:47 PM ET)
How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch (1:00 PM ET)
Jones' retirement official: The Memories (7:01 PM ET)
Chat wrap: Fight for divisional supremacy (5:26 PM ET)
NFL interview coach: No question off-limits (8:33 PM ET)
Easley traveled unlikely path to Buffalo (6:36 PM ET)
How to restore Roethlisberger's image (5:00 PM ET)
How I See It: AFC North Stock Watch (1:00 PM ET)
Over preparation a concern with Hope (4:10 PM ET)
Crushing blow: Chat postponed (1:37 PM ET)
COLUMNISTS
Ten Best Draft Bargains
Colt McCoy falling to the Cleveland Browns is one of the draft's best bargains.
Surprises For 2010
Thanks to the addition of Donovan McNabb, the Redskins will be among the surprise teams in 2010.
Where Are The 4-3 LBs?
One thing's become clear during the 2010 draft: 4-3 linebackers are not in vogue.
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NFL DRAFT BY TEAM, ROUND
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