Thread: NFL Draft info. (21 April 2006) from KFFL

Broncos | Team rebuffed trying to move up in the NFL Draft
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:40:01 -0700

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports an unnamed team was the third team to turn down the Denver Broncos' offer of two first-round draft picks for their first-round pick in the NFL Draft. The team was draft somewhere in the top five of the draft, other than No. 3 or No. 5.


Titans | Team says no to NFL Draft trade
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:35:43 -0700

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Tennessee Titans turned down the Denver Broncos' offer of two first-round draft picks for the Titans' selection at No. 3 in the NFL Draft.


Packers | Team says no to NFL Draft trade
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:26:15 -0700

WBAY, citing the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Green Bay Packers turned down the Denver Broncos' offer of two first-round draft picks for the Packers' selection at No. 5 in the NFL Draft.


Jets | Team will meet with D. Coleman
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:13:23 -0700

Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets will conduct a pre-draft visit with TCU CB Drew Coleman Friday, April 21.


Dolphins | Team had private meeting with J. Allen
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:09:00 -0700

The Miami Herald reports the Miami Dolphins had a private meeting with Tennessee DB Jason Allen.

Who are they gunning for? Vernon Davis perhaps?

Ravens | Considering trading down from No. 13 pick
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:07:53 -0700

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens are prepared to move down from the No. 13 overall spot in the first round in the NFL Draft and acquire more picks. The Ravens only have two selections among the first 110 picks.

IF Denver is willing to sweeten the pot a little bit more, they could probably get Houston's pick...imagine Reggie Bush running behind Denver's OL...SCARY!!!

"Prophet" wrote:

Ravens | Considering trading down from No. 13 pick
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:07:53 -0700

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens are prepared to move down from the No. 13 overall spot in the first round in the NFL Draft and acquire more picks. The Ravens only have two selections among the first 110 picks.

If Cutler or Young fall to 13, you bet that the triangle is going to be on the phone with the Ravens!

"Ltrey33" wrote:

"Prophet" wrote:

Ravens | Considering trading down from No. 13 pick
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:07:53 -0700

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens are prepared to move down from the No. 13 overall spot in the first round in the NFL Draft and acquire more picks. The Ravens only have two selections among the first 110 picks.

If Cutler or Young fall to 13, you bet that the triangle is going to be on the phone with the Ravens!

You can bet they have already talked!

The packers must really want Hawk

With as many holes as the packers have, why would they not want to move down and get two first round draft picks, hey better for us, they can spend more money, and watch they will pick a bust

Panthers | Chicago signs Manning Jr. to an offer sheet
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:42:25 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Chicago Bears have signed Carolina Panthers restricted free agent CB Ricky Manning Jr. to an offer sheet. The Panthers will have seven days to match the deal or they will receive a third-round draft choice from the Bears in this year's NFL Draft.


Bears | R. Manning signed to offer sheet
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:36:21 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Chicago Bears have signed Carolina Panthers restricted free agent CB Ricky Manning Jr. to an offer sheet. The Panthers will have seven days to match the deal or they will receive a third-round draft choice from the Bears in this year's NFL Draft.


Bills | Team focused on Bunkley?
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:04:26 -0700

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Buffalo Bills sound as though they are focused on taking Florida State DT Brodrick Bunkley with the eighth pick in the first round of next week's NFL Draft. Oregon DT Haloti Ngata is too big and not quick enough for their new Cover 2 defensive scheme, which needs quicker defensive linemen. The Bills could be tempted to trade down a few spots if they get the right offer and still be in position to come up with Bunkley.


CFL | Mayne drafted by Hamilton
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:18:27 -0700

The Journal Inquirer reports University of Connecticut DL Shawn Mayne was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL Draft. Mayne is also eligible in next week's NFL Draft. CFL franchises retain the draft rights on players indefinitely so Mayne is free to pursue potential opportunities in the NFL this summer.


Jets | Team checking out Ferguson's psychological fit
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:56:03 -0700

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the New York Jets had a retired player visit with Virginia OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson Thursday evening, April 20, to evaluate how he will psychologically fit in the NFL. Head coach Eric Mangini wants smart players who love the game, and the organization will be exhaustive in trying to investigate those traits. Ferguson is expected to pass any of those tests with flying colors.

"ThePurplePotato" wrote:

Who are they gunning for? Vernon Davis perhaps?

That seems most logical!!! I can't think who they would want to get that they can't get from their spot that they truely need!!!