According to Jeff Howe, there are teams he’s spoken with that wouldn’t be surprised if Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart is the second quarterback selected in the first round tonight. Howe adds it’s possible there could be a bit of a bidding war between teams trying to trade up into the back end of the first round to take Dart. He lists the Giants, Rams, Saints and Steelers as teams … [Read more...] about Potential For Bidding War Between Teams Interested In Trading Up For Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart?
NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler note the Buccaneers are believed to be very high on Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell, and a strong contender for their first pick at No. 19. One exec for an NFC team said: “He’s a top-10 player in the draft, without question. He’s awesome. You just worry a little about the durability.” Falcons Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on QB Kirk … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Saints Making Calls About Moving Down From No. 9, Possibly Back Into Rd. 1 For QB
Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Saints have made calls to teams around the league about trading the No. 9 overall pick. Schultz explains that the Saints are looking to move down the board “slightly” to pick up some additional draft capital. According to Schultz, the leaguewide belief is that the Saints would package the additional draft capital in another trade … [Read more...] about Saints Making Calls About Moving Down From No. 9, Possibly Back Into Rd. 1 For QB
NFC Notes: Ashton Jeanty, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Former Bucs HC Bruce Arians played a huge role in bringing QB Baker Mayfield to Tampa Bay. “Yeah, that was one of my last decisions, you know, to get with Jason and let’s go after this; I love this kid,” Arians said, via PFT. “You know, when I was at CBS that one year, I did two [Browns games with Mayfield], went to Browns practice on Friday. That locker room loved … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ashton Jeanty, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFC Draft Rumors: Jaxson Dart, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers ESPN’s Adam Schefter lists the Buccaneers as one of a long list of teams interested in trading down in the draft. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer lists Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku and Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston as potential options for the Buccaneers in the first round. Falcons ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes the Falcons are expected to look hard at … [Read more...] about NFC Draft Rumors: Jaxson Dart, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints