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What do Dez Bryant, Toby Gerhart, and Myron Rolle all have in common? There were all exposed to the modern-day slave auction that the National Football League pre-draft festivities has become. Strong sentiments to make? Yes. Untruthful? Not by a long shot. There are not too many industries in this country where potential employees are asked to strip to be weighed, poked, prodded, and examined in a room full of scouts, coaches, and other ...

So, I am willing to bet that by now you have heard all about what Jeff Ireland said to WR Dez Bryant during an interview before the draft, and I am willing to bet that because of how much the story has been on the news around the internet, television, and radio. If you haven't heard, Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland was interviewing WR Dez Bryant, who was ...

Tuesday reports surfaced from Michael Silver of Yahoo.com of Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland asking Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant if his mother was a prostitute in a predraft interview. Dez Bryant's slide down to the Cowboys by now has been well documented and had a lot to do with Bryant's background coming into the draft. Jeff Ireland felt it necessary to ask the young man about his ...

This is a test. Once upon a time there was a wide receiver who was known for being in the endzone. Most sports writers said he had good hands. He played for the Oakland Raiders. This is a picture of his hands. What do you see? He was a top wide receiver many years ago. His career average was outstanding. Most folks say he was fast. This man was focused and tough. Some say he was feared. ...

ESPN is reporting that the St. Louis Rams have acquired safety Kevin Payne from the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. Payne was a backup in Chicago, but made four starts in 2009, in weeks 13-17. His first start of 2009 was against the Rams. Payne stands 6'0'', weighs 212, is 26 years old, and was born in El Dorado Arizona. He hails from the University of Louisiana-Monroe, and ...

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

The most common conclusion you'll hear on the Green Bay Packers 2010 draft was that it was solid but unspectacular—nothing sexy about it. But before you take that stance on the new crop of Packers coming in, I invite you to take a look at two players who might just change your mind. Yet I won't lie, when the Packers sixth round selection of Buffalo running back James Starks came in, ...

I know its a bit late, but I've been busy, and I like to wait for all the immediate post draft hype to calm down before a sit down and judge it. Most fans are confident their new rookies will be game changers. In all honesty, maybe half the teams can hope this draft will be looked back on as a success. While this draft was heralded as one loaded ...

Breaking news for Denver Broncos fans as Pro Bowl tackle, and immensely talented player, Ryan Clady has reportedly torn his patellar tendon playing basketball and could be out for the season. Oops. While team sources have yet to confirm, the news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter has gained a reputation as Mr. Reliability when reporting on anything NFL. While any injury to Clady is bad news for the Denver Broncos, it ...

On the April 19th, draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announced plans for his eventual retirement on ESPN's NFL Live broadcast. His announcement shocked the Pro Football world. While sparring with fellow draft analyst Todd McShay, Kiper made the following declaration: "If Jimmy Clausen is not a successful quarterback in the NFL, I'm done. That's it. I'm out." McShay asked the following question: "What is your time frame, Mel? When do we make that ...