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Patriots fans, meet your newest player. After trading down twice in the first round, the New England Patriots actually didn’t trade out of the round, unlike last year. With the 27th pick, the Pats selected cornerback Devin McCourty, a senior out of Rutgers. Although McCourty flew under the radar a bit, New England is getting a talented player at a position at which they sorely need help. In four years as a Scarlet ...

Today, for the first time since his meeting with the commissioner, Ben Roethlisberger address the media. In a brief statement, Ben accepted the NFL's suspension and vowed to improve his behavior. The question now: What will it take for Steeler Nation to forgive him? Some people are under the belief that Ben Roethlisberger is innocent, and those people are certainly entitled to their opinion. However, looking at the situation, it's hard to argue that Ben ...

The following is a statement released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday afternoon from Ben Roethlisberger:   “The Commissioner’s decision to suspend me speaks clearly that more is expected of me. I am accountable for the consequences of my actions. Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family. I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with ...

After bashing the NFL Draft, and all the commercialism that it embodies, I decided to give it another shot this year.  With the first round cushioned comfortably in prime time (and the convenience of DVR), I tuned in to witness what all the hoopla was about.   Who would go first?  Would Tim Tebow be one of the first 32 to get picked?  Would Ben Roethlisberger be traded for a top-10 ...

It's very early to look at the 2011 NFL draft class, as injuries, scheme changes and outside influences can affect the development of talented prospects. Based on the early looks, next year figures to be another deep draft class. The defensive line position will be very deep again with an abundance of playmakers. The quarterback class is much improved with as many as three going in the top half of the draft. Here is a look ...

Jason Campbell will have a familiar face with him in Oakland. Chick Hernandez of CSN Washington reports that Rock Cartwright is headed to the Oakland Raiders.  The versatile runner can help at tailback, special teams, and on kick returns.  We wouldn't be shocked to see him play some fullback. Cartwright played eight seasons in Washington, totaling 222 kick returns to go with 215 carries.  I think this move is ...

"I was ecstatic." That's what Ryan Matthews said when asked how he felt about being drafted by the Chargers. "I felt pretty sure I would be drafted by the Texans or Seahawks, so when the Chargers jumped up 16 spots to grab me I couldn't believe it," said Matthews. Honestly, neither could I, and just like Matthews, I was ecstatic and in shock. Just how good is this guy? I briefly read up ...

The big excitement is over now. What has happened has happened, and all that remains is interpretation and analyzation. There's a lot more to winning football games than a good draft, but it certainly serves as a marker on where you team stands, and where it's going. The NFL Draft, as I believe Mark Purdy once said, "forces teams to be honest and open about their needs."  And it was a ...