Giants
Graziano ESPN: Twitter mailbag: Backup QB intrigue
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/35650/twitter-mailbag-backup-qb-intrigue
Raanan NJ.com: NFL Mock Drafts 2014: Experts split on Aaron Donald, Eric Ebron for Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/nfl_mock_drafts_2014_experts_split_on_aaron_donald_eric_ebron_for_giants.html
QB
Raanan NJ.com: Eli Manning injury fallout: Best available QBs on the free-agent market
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/eli_manning_injury_fallout_best_available_qbs_on_the_free-agent_market.html
TE
White Fresno Bee: Bear Pascoe patiently waits for NFL to come calling
http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/04/12/3875166/hey-nfl-pascoes-just-a-call-away.html
NFL
Volin Boston Globe: Bills’ future in Buffalo appears brighter
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/12/bills-future-buffalo-appears-brighter/MEiuMKfW3fXpNU9ZIrZMIK/story.html
Corry NFP: What could the Jags have done differently?
Jacksonville’s pursuit of center Alex Mack came up just short after a valiant effort.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-could-the-Jags-have-done-differently.html
BAL
Eisenberg Ravens.com: Ground Quickly Shifting Heading Into Draft
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Ground-Quickly-Shifting-Heading-Into-Draft/2088dbe9-a807-41d9-8a15-877065c8e100
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens' Webb says he fully trusts his knee now, excited to practice
http://goo.gl/KXywzA
BUF
Zremski Buffalo News: Under lease, court could bar any new owner from moving Buffalo Bills
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/under-lease-court-could-bar-any-new-owner-from-moving-buffalo-bills-20140412
CAR
Person Char Observer: Pressure is on Panthers’ Olsen, Williams
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/04/12/4837335/pressure-is-on-panthers-olsen.html
CHI
Ditka Chicago Sun Times: Four downs with Mike Ditka: On the Bears’ defense and NFL ownership
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/26751488-606/four-downs-with-mike-ditka-on-the-bears-defense-and-nfl-ownership.html
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears hope for good 'return' on investment
Chris Williams comes to club at a low price and with a high upside as an explosive returner and solid slot receiver
http://goo.gl/1b8VfO
CLE
Shaw Cleve Plain Dealer: If Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer were a pitcher, we'd be impressed -- with his warmup tosses
http://www.cleveland.com/budshaw/index.ssf/2014/04/if_cleveland_browns_gm_ray_far.html
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: New Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine ready to 'fight' his way out of two decades of losing
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/04/cleveland_browns_coach_mike_pe_2.html
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' Alex Mack: "There's no bad blood. Now that it's done, I'm excited''
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/04/alex_mack.html
DAL
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys willing to invest resources in quarterbacks, just not draft picks
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140412-cowboys-willing-to-invest-resources-in-quarterbacks-just-not-draft-picks.ece
DEN
Kiszla Den Post: Broncos coach John Fox remains driven to win Super Bowl
http://www.denverpost.com/kiszla/ci_25555179/kiszla-broncos-coach-john-fox-remains-driven-win
Klis Denver Post: NFC West tough test for Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos to pass in 2014
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25554482/nfc-west-tough-test-peyton-manning-denver-broncos
DET
Birkett Det Free Press: Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard's private workout with Detroit Lions 'went real well'
http://www.freep.com/article/20140412/SPORTS01/304120057/nfl-draft-darqueze-dennard-michigan-state-spartans
JACK
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Johnny Manziel not the only intriguing Aggie to Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-04-12/story/jaguars-insider-johnny-manziel-not-only-intriguing-aggie
KC
Mellinger KC Star: The time is right for the Chiefs to trade Eric Berry
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/12/4955845/time-is-right-for-chiefs-to-trade.html
MINN
Craig Minn Tribune: Vikings need support for Peterson
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/255043651.html
NE
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4761430/quick-hit-thoughts-around-nfl-pats-176
Guregian Boston Herald: NFL notes: Belichick may not stand Pat in NFL Draft
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/04/nfl_notes_belichick_may_not_stand_pat_in_nfl_draft
PHI
Bowen Phil Daily News: McCoy doesn't think team is glad DeSean's gone
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/McCoy-says-he-doesnt-know-why-DeSean-is-gone.html
PITT
Robinson Pitt Tribune Review: Despite many moves, Steelers' depth still a work in progress
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/5905413-74/steelers-season-depth
TB
Cummings Tampa Tribune: Bucs Beat: Team works to take advantage of 2-week head start
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-beat-team-works-to-take-advantage-of-2-week-head-start-20140413/
Auman Tampa Bay Times: Bucs bring in 26 locals for draft workouts
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-bring-in-26-locals-for-draft-workouts/2174841
Draft
Gabriel NFP: Pro days notebook
Whose stock rose or fell at this week's workouts?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-6367.html
Pauline Draft Insider: ‘14 Draft: News/Notes/Visits & Workouts
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9581
Brugler CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Draft: Draft Board 3.0 4-11
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24522110/nfl-draft-draft-board-30
Brugler CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Bridgewater goes No. 8 overall? It can happen 4-11
12. NYG
Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh: The defensive line has been the bread and butter of the Giants winning seasons over the past decade, but the interior positions need some help. Donald is a quick penetrator who can step in from day one and be an impact player.
Kirwan CBS Sports: 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Browns nab Sammy Watkins, Teddy Bridgewater 4-11
12. New York Giants -- Michigan OT Taylor Lewan: The Giants win when they protect Eli Manning and run the ball. Lewan gives them a better chance to do both things right away
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24522255/nfl-mock-draft-no-9-clowney-still-on-top-browns-get-qb-late
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24522406/nfl-mock-draft-bridgewater-goes-no-8-overall-it-can-happen
QB
Wilson CBS Sports: Report: Teddy Bridgewater's private workouts have been shaky
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24523433/report-teddy-bridgewaters-private-workouts-have-been-shaky
Hou Chronicle: Teddy Bridgewater’s agent denies ‘shaky’ private workouts
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/04/teddy-bridgewaters-agent-denies-shaky-private-workouts/
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"— Prime trade-up candidates (including into the top-10 picks): New York Giants (Greg Robinson, Mike Evans), Baltimore Ravens (Taylor Lewan, Mike Evans, Ra’Shede Hageman), Miami Dolphins (Greg Robinson, Jake Matthews), Arizona Cardinals (Anthony Barr, Taylor Lewan), Philadelphia Eagles (Odell Beckham, Anthony Barr) and the San Francisco 49ers (Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, Justin Gilbert)."
"— Mike Evans and Anthony Barr aren’t easy to peg as to where they’ll land, but they seem to be the trendy “best player available” for teams that miss on their ideal draft picks. Evans could go as high as fourth overall to the Browns, while Barr has suitors at No. 7 (Bucs), No. 8 (Vikings), No. 11 (Titans), and No. 12 (Giants). The New York Jets could be a team to trade up if he starts to slip."
"— Ra’Shede Hageman and Kony Ealy both seem to be highly coveted, and both seem like strong top-20 possibilities. Hageman could go to the Titans and Giants, and I doubt he slips past the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 15. Ealy could have the Titans and Giants as suitors too, but the Dallas Cowboys and Cardinals are likely his two most likely options."
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