Sunday Reading

Giants

RV NYDN: Giants GM Jerry Reese was right to pass on Laremy Tunsil, Myles Jack
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-jerry-reese-pass-tunsil-jack-article-1.2620157

RV NYDN: Giants don't draft 'O' or 'D' lineman for first time in franchise history
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-don-draft-lineman-time-franchise-history-article-1.2620406

Schwartz NYP: Breaking down Giants' 'historic' draft: Where are the big guys?
http://nypost.com/2016/04/30/breaking-down-giants-historic-draft-where-are-the-big-guys/

Vorkunov NYT: Ignoring Linemen for the First Time, the Giants Focus on Pass Defense
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/sports/football/ignoring-linemen-new-york-giants-focus-on-pass-defense.html

Rock Newsday: It’s a first, Giants do not pick a lineman
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-it-s-a-first-giants-do-not-pick-a-lineman-1.11748302

Graziano ESPN: New York Giants' draft ignores the lines in favor of needs at DB, WR, RB, TE
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46565/new-york-giants-draft-ignores-the-lines-in-favor-of-needs-at-db-wr-rb-and-te

QB

Berman Roanoke Times: Josh Woodrum lands with Giants as undrafted free agent
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleges/josh-woodrum-lands-with-giants-as-undrafted-free-agent/article_704b8f9c-5652-5be2-a169-3779f52ff81b.html?mode=jqm

RB

Schwartz NYP: Giants' new running back draws Tiki Barber comparisons
http://nypost.com/2016/04/30/giants-new-running-back-draws-tiki-barber-comparisons/

Samuel NYDN: Giants draft UCLA's Paul Perkins to add another running back to crowded backfield
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/crowded-backfield-giants-draft-ucla-rb-paul-perkins-article-1.2619985

Rock Newsday: NFL Draft: Giants take UCLA RB Paul Perkins
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-giants-take-ucla-rb-paul-perkins-1.11747461

Graziano ESPN: Giants add to muddled RB inventory, take Paul Perkins in fifth round
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46555/giants-add-to-muddled-rb-inventory-take-paul-perkins-in-fifth-round

TE

Graziano ESPN: Jerell Adams should have chance to compete at tight end for Giants
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/203291/jerell-adams-should-have-chance-to-compete-at-tight-end-for-giants

MLB

Schwartz NYP: Giants draft middle linebacker of the future
http://nypost.com/2016/04/30/giants-draft-middle-linebacker-of-the-future/

Rock Newsday: LB Goodson highlights Giants’ Day 3
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-giants-take-clemson-lb-b-j-goodson-in-fourth-round-1.11747355

Graziano ESPN: Giants add to muddled linebacker inventory, take LB BJ Goodson in Round 4
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/46549/giants-add-to-muddled-linebacker-inventory-take-lb-b-j-goodson-in-round-4

Chancey SC Now: BOUND FOR THE BIG APPLE: N.Y. Giants draft Lamar's Goodson in 4th round
http://www.scnow.com/sports/article_f617a40a-0f10-11e6-9be5-3f7a570d7f2d.html?mode=jqm

CB

Serby NYP: Giants' Eli Apple on being 'legendary,' Josh Norman and Revis message
http://nypost.com/2016/04/30/giants-eli-apple-on-being-legendary-josh-norman-and-revis-message/

Samuel NYDN: Giants first-rounder Eli Apple has been living, breathing football since days in Voorhees New Jersey
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-first-rounder-eli-apple-loves-football-article-1.2620388

Traina Inside Football: A Closer Look at New York Giants’ 1st Round Pick Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
https://insidefootball.com/2016-draft/closer-york-giants-1st-pick-eli-apple-cb-ohio-state/?utm_content=buffere418d& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer

FS

Raanan NJ.com: Why Darian Thompson could be a steal for Giants in 3rd round
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/04/why_darian_thompson_could_be_a_steal_for_giants_in.html

NFL

Myers NYDN: 2016 NFL Draft Confidential: Jets ignore legacy of Penn St. QBs
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/gary-myers-2016-nfl-draft-confidential-article-1.2620306

Brinson CBS Sports: Jaguars, Robert Griffin III and Eagles among NFL Draft's winners and losers
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25573224/winners-and-losers-of-the-nfl-draft-jaguars-on-the-rise-eagles-in-dangerous-territory

Brugler CBS Sports: Five of my favorite draft classes from the 2016 NFL Draft, including two teams in the AFC North:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25573408/five-best-draft-hauls-from-the-2016-nfl-draft

Farrar/Burke SI: How did your team do in the '16 draft?

"New York Giants: A

First pick: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State (No. 10)

Other notable picks: Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma (40); Darian Thompson, S, Boise State (71); Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA (149)

Any year Jerry Reese doesn't reach for an offensive lineman can be considered a good one, and the first-round selection of Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple is a nice move. Apple is a hyper-aggressive pass defender with a lot of athletic upside, not unlike new Giant Janoris Jenkins. The real player of note, though, could be second-round receiver Sterling Shepard. A highly productive target in college, Shepard projects very well to the slot in the NFL, and should provide some coverage relief for Odell Beckham, Jr. Boise State safety Darian Thompson is an excellent deep-coverage player who should help Big Blue's defensive backfield right away, and Reese committed larceny by taking UCLA's Paul Perkins in the fifth round. Perkins isn't seen as an every-down back due to his size, but the tape shows a player comparable to LeSean McCoy with a bit more power. After a prodigious spending spree in free agency, the Giants came back with one heck of a draft.& #8203; —DF"
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-grades-teams-winners-losers-picks-analysis

Rang CBS Sports: NFC East Draft Grades

"The Giants' selection of Ohio State's Eli Apple was one of the big surprises of the first round, but some scouts believe he will ultimately prove the best corner of this draft. Given the big investments made along the defensive line in free agency, the decision to boost that side of that the ball even further made sense in the second round when the club nabbed future plug-and-play slot receiver Sterling Shepard, whose quickness, speed and toughness remind scouts of Seahawks second year wideout and return extraordinaire Tyler Lockett, a Pro Bowler as a rookie.
Safety Darian Thompson has the hands and range to be a classic center fielder in the NFL, boasting an NCAA best 19 interceptions over his career, but he was prone to missed tackles at Boise State, the opposite of fourth-round run-stuffing linebacker B.J. Goodson. Running back Paul Perkins starred at UCLA but questions about whether his production was inflated by the Bruins' spread attack pushed him down the board. He is a slasher with the agility, speed and hands to help New York's offense, however.

Grade: C"

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25573314/nfc-east-grades-for-2016-nfl-draft-giants-lag-behind-division-rivals

Hubbuch NYP: NFL Draft grades for every team: Sorry, Giants fans
http://nypost.com/2016/05/01/nfl-draft-grades-for-every-team-sorry-giants-fans/

PFF: Draft grades for all 32 teams
"New York Giants, B
1 (10) Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
2 (40) Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
3 (71) Darian Thompson, S, Boise State
4 (109) B.J. Goodson, ILB, Clemson
5 (149) Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA
6 (184) Jerrell Adams, TE, South Carolina

Day 1: After getting leap-frogged for Georgia OLB Leonard Floyd, the Giants go with Apple, who is one of the best press corners in the draft. Schematically, it’s a curious pick, as New York played pure man coverage only 30.4 percent of the time last year, 21st in the league, so unless the Giants are going to increase that number, Apple’s weaknesses playing in off coverage and in space may get exposed. We had two corners ranked higher on our board than Apple in William Jackson III and Mackensie Alexander.

Day 2: One of the best route-runners in the class, Shepard posted the top overall grade among the nation’s wide receivers a year ago. He’s a shifty slot receiver, but he has shown the downfield ball skills (caught 64.7 percent of his deep attempts) to win on the outside as well. Thompson is good value in the third, as he can complement last year’s second-round safety, Landon Collins. He ranked fifth in college safety grades in the class.

Day 3: Perkins was one of the best picks on Day 3 as he led all running backs with an elusive rating of 114.7. Adams was our second-rated tight end in the class as he’s the top inline blocker with good speed and route running to stretch the seam. The Giants did a nice job with their late picks."

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/04/30/draft-2016-nfl-draft-grades-for-all-32-teams/

Brugler CBS Sports: Good players go undrafted each year. Here are the top-25 UDFAs from this class, led by Duke safety Jeremy Cash:
"4. Roger Lewis, WR, Bowling Green
Again, another player who is draftable on talent alone, but teams factor in much more when investing draft picks in these prospects. Lewis needs a lot of work as a route runner, but he has receiving traits that translate to the NFL. However, his baggage stretches back to high school with a sexual assault case that leaves Lewis undrafted."

"8. Greg Milhouse, DT, Campbell
An Appalachian State transfer, Milhouse has cat-like quickness for his size and uses his initial momentum to drive interior blockers backwards towards the quarterback. He faces a steep learning curve in the NFL, but he has the traits to be a quality depth player."

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25573305/nfl-draft-dukes-jeremy-cash-leads-best-undrafted-players

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: Ravens' risk-averse draft shows how Ozzie Newsome has lost his nerve
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-preston-ravens-risk-averse-draft-shows-how-ozzie-newsome-has-lost-his-nerve-20160430-story.html

Baltimore Sun: Newsome acknowledges Ravens wanted Ramsey, says Tunsil video did not change No. 6 pick
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-nfl-draft-notebook-0501-20160430-story.html

Klopsis Newsday: StonyBrook's Victor Ochi agrees to deal with Ravens after going undrafted
http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/nfl-draft-victor-ochi-agrees-to-deal-with-ravens-after-going-undrafted-out-of-stony-brook-1.11748117

Markus Baltimore Sun: Ravens draft Navy's Keenan Reynolds in the sixth round
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-draft-navy-s-keenan-reynolds-in-the-sixth-round-20160430-story.html

BUFFALO
Schalter B/R: Can Cardale Jones be the QB of the Bills' future?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2637003-can-cardale-jones-evolve-into-bills-qb-of-the-future

Carucci Buffalo News: Why the Bills opted to wait and see with Cardale Jones
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/04/30/why-the-bills-opted-to-wait-and-see-with-cardale-jones/

Sullivan Buffalo News: Gronkowski party rolls on as 'Goose' signs with Bills
http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2016/04/30/gronkowski-party-rolls-on-as-goose-signs-with-bills/

Dunne Buffalo News: Bills head coach Rex Ryan gets what he wants in NFL Draft; now it's up to him
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/04/30/head-coach-rex-ryan-gets-wants-trying-turn-bills-defense-around/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Dave Gettleman virtually ignored CBs 1st 3 drafts w Panthers. He couldn't afford to this year
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74956192.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Duke S Jeremy Cash signs w Panthers as undrafted FA. Will vie for Roman Harper's old spot.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article74973502.html

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: Quick look at the newest Bears from Day 3 of the NFL draft
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-capsules-bears-picks-nfl-draft-spt-0501-20160430-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears energized after adding more speed, talent to defense in NFL draft
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-defense-bears-nfl-draft-spt-0501-20160430-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears agree to deal with quarterback Brian Hoyer as Jay Cutler's backup
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-brian-hoyer-bears-backup-bits-spt-0501-20160430-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Draft re-establishes Bengals' double down on defense
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/04/30/draft-re-establishes-bengals-double-down-defense/83770060/

CLEVELAND
Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns say Cody Kessler will compete with Robert Griffin III for starting QB
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/browns_say_cody_kessler_will_p.html

Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns have peeled out of parking lot like seniors on last day of class from Ray Farmer's school of not drafting WRs
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/cleveland_browns_fueled_by_hue.html

Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: How Browns' rookie Shon Coleman overcame leukemia, inspiring other kids in a similar fight
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/how_cleveland_browns_rookie_sh.html

Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Scooby Wright was really excited to get drafted by the Browns.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/04/scooby_wright_iii_was_really_e.html

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Having waited so long to address pressing needs, are Cowboys any better?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/30/gosselin-waited-long-address-pressing-needs-cowboys-better

Engel Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys' perplexing draft shows commitment to Jason Garrett
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article74980022.html

Dallas Morning News: Cowboys were thwarted twice in bid to draft quarterbacks, but they finally got one
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/04/30/cowboys-tried-draft-another-quarterback-failed

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Broncos fill out 2016 NFL draft class with five more tough guys
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29835278/broncos-fill-out-class-five-more-tough-guys

Paige Denver Post: Broncos' long, strange trip ends with new quarterback
http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_29834522/paige-broncos-long-strange-trip-ends-new-quarterback

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos' third-round pick Justin Simmons expected to fill David Bruton's role immediately
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29834223/broncos-third-round-pick-justin-simmons-expected-fill

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions avoid draft day trade for first time since 2006; Stephen Tulloch still in Detroit for now
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/30/detroit-lions-bob-quinn-first-draft/83772900/

Meinke Michigan Live: Why Michigan QB Jake Rudock climbed up the Lions' draft board
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/04/jake_rudock_climbed_up_lions_d.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: New Lions QB Jake Rudock brushes off comparisons to fellow 6th-round pick and ex-Wolverine Tom Brady
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/04/30/michigan-jake-rudock-tom-brady/83768124/

Birkett Detroit Free Press:Lions gave Kilkebrew a hard time before drafting him
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/30/detroit-lions-miles-killebrew-hammer/83765774/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions draft long snapper Jimmy Landes; is Don Muhlbach on his way out?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/30/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-jimmy-landes/83767734/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers draft picks bring blend of brains, brawn
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-draft-picks-bring-blend-of-brains-brawn-b99714737z1-377712271.html

Duggan NJ.com: Ex-Rutgers QB Gary Nova earns tryout with Green Bay Packers
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2016/04/ex-rutgers_qb_gary_nova_earns_tryout_with_green_ba.html

Cohen Mil JS: Mike Neal's free agency takes turn towards bizarre i
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/mike-neals-free-agency-takes-turn-towards-bizarre-b99714759z1-377712081.html

McGinn Mil JS: Cornerback Makinton Dorleant brings speed, background
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/cornerback-makinton-dorleant-brings-speed-background-b99714751z1-377711171.html

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Roots mold top Texans pick Will Fuller into Philadelphia flyer
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Roots-mold-top-Texans-pick-Will-Fuller-into-7386113.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Speedy selections perhaps offer Texans a quick fix
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Need-for-speed-talent-guided-Texans-selections-7386115.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans don't address defensive end in draft, in flux at right end
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-don-t-address-defensive-ends-in-draft-7385790.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Offensive line bonanza: 5 takeaways from Colts' draft
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2016/04/30/offensive-line-bonanza-5-takeaways-colts-draft/83756488/

Keefer Ind Star: Colts gamble with a 'dog' at linebacker
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2016/04/30/colts-gamble-dog-linebacker/83756874/

JACKSONVILLE
Hallman Fla Times Union: Coverage skills separate Jaguars' Myles Jack from the pack
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-04-30/story/coverage-skills-separate-jaguars-myles-jack-pack

KANSAS CITY
KC Star: Chiefs fill needs in NFLDraft
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article74903532.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs defend decision to draft Tyreek Hill despite history of domestic violence
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article74977737.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams invest picks on offensive players on last day of NFL draft
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-nfl-draft-rams-20160501-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins much more comfortable with taking risks in draft:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article74964577.html

Duggan NJ.com: Motivated Leonte Carroo says Miami Dolphins won't regret drafting him
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2016/04/motivated_leonte_carroo_says_miami_dolphins_wont_r.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: A look at Vikings offensive line doings Draft Willie Beavers at guard, Zimmer says Clemmings to move to left tackle
http://www.twincities.com/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-vikings-select-western-michigan-offensive-tackle-willie-beavers/

Tomasson Twoncities.com: Vikings notebook. A look at Stephen Weatherly, who plays 9 instruments, and lots of other draft stuff.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-vikings-select-missouri-linebacker-kentrell-brothers-in-5th-round/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots draft (with video): Best move ... riskiest move ... surprising move ...
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792584/patriots-best-move-starts-with-cyrus-jones-but-will-they-regret-passing-on-top-rb

Gasper Boston Globe: Another year, another eclectic Patriots draft
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/04/30/another-year-another-eclectic-patriots-draft/nyT6zDzzG8YCLkJ48IEE0K/story.html

Howe Boston Herald: Bill Belichick on rookies: 'They have no idea what they're getting themselves into'
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/04/bill_belichick_on_rookies_they_have_no_idea_what_theyre_getting

Howe Boston Herald: Bill Belichick addresses 'tragic' death of Ron Brace
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2016/04/bill_belichick_addresses_tragic_death_of_ron_brace

Patriots.com: Bill Belichick Post-Draft Press Conference Transcript
"Q: Is the safety/ linebacker hybrid position like Deone Bucannon something that's new, or something that's old but has come back?
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BB: I think that you are definitely seeing a strong trend in the league towards corners that play safety or corner-type athletes that play safety, bigger safeties that play linebacker. Both of those are trends. We've always put a lot of premium on the passing game even going back to when we had Eugene Wilson, who played corner at Illinois, and started for us at corner for a couple weeks and then we moved him to free safety, but that was an advantage when teams went to the multiple receivers. Then we already had that third corner on the field and we could go nickel or we could leave our regular defense out there, or leave our corner on the third receiver, what we call penny defense, but things like that. That was really, I'd say, pretty successful for us. Devin [McCourty's] given us some of that, so has [Patrick] Chung. Devin's a corner but not that Chung is a corner, but he has corner qualities, he's had some corner-type responsibilities, particularly in the slot, even going back to when Wes [Welker] was here, and he would cover Wes pretty competitively in practice sessions and things like that. I'd say that has always been something that's, if you have a player that can do that, somewhat appealing. The other problem is if you get mismatched with the receiver against a safety who's not a very good coverage player, then that can blow up in a hurry. Rodney [Harrison] was a guy that you mentioned that was a very good coverage safety even though he was a big physical, and he played the run as well as anybody. He could also cover the run and that's very unusual and that made him very special. You could literally matchup on anybody, receivers, tight ends, blitz him, play him on goal line. He could do it all. He was tremendous. I'd say, yeah, as the offenses have gotten more spread out, as the offenses have put more skill players on the field, as the tight ends have become more athletic and less of the conventional kind of power-blocking type guys, those matchups keep getting tougher and tougher. I'd say there's definitely a movement towards safeties that can play corner or have some corner-like qualities to them and that extends to the linebacker level as well. You see less of the big run stopping Ted Johnson, Brandon Spikes type players. It's just harder when the offense spreads you out and then they go fast and you can't substitute and you're stuck with whoever you have out there, out there. That creates some problems out there, too. The colleges are seeing the same thing and they probably have to deal with it more than we do because there are so many fast-tempo offenses, so they are in the same boat so they are playing a lot of what we call dime defense, or little nickel, or whatever it is, but where they put a lot of fast guys on the field. Ends are playing tackle, safeties are playing linebacker, and corners are playing safety. It's just kind of getting a little bit smaller in a lot of areas. I don't know if that's different., There are some differences but going back to Wilson and Harrison, and those guys from 02-03-04, back in there, there's a lot of similarities to the Chung-Harrison, Chung-McCourty, corner/safety type that had more coverage ability than some other guys that you would see out there."
http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/04/30/bill-belichick-post-draft-press-conference-transcript-430

Reiss ESPN Boston: Football is family business for Patriots sixth-round pick Ted Karras
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792600/football-is-family-business-for-patriots-sixth-round-pick-ted-karras

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints add potential contributors in NFL Draft, but needs still remain
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/04/new_orleans_saints_draft_class_1.html

Dabe Nola.com: 7th-round pick Daniel Lasco says why he never told coaches he 'always loved the Saints'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/04/daniel_lasco_new_orleans_saint.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

OAKLAND
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: After stewing for two draft days, Cook goes to Raiders
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/after-stewing-for-two-draft-days-cook-goes-to-raiders/article_5736d7fb-a879-5b32-9ec8-6841f92c623c.html?utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=user-share

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Raiders draft for the future, with a sprinkling of immediate needs
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/203576/raiders-draft-for-the-future-with-a-sprinkling-of-immediate-needs

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles notes: Bradford still not in touch
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160501_Eagles_notes__Bradford_still_not_in_touch.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles take a gamble with Smallwood, Mills, and McCalister
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160501_Eagles_take_a_gamble_with_Smallwood__Mills__and_McCalister.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: Three rookies could start on defense this season
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/05/01/On-the-Steelers-Three-rookies-could-start-on-defense-this-season/stories/201605010196

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers have surplus of offensive tackles after Day 3 of NFL Draft
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/04/30/Steelers-NFL-Draft-picks-for-Day-Three-Round-4-to-7-football/stories/201604300175

SAN DIEGO
Acee UTSD: Chargers add Wattage to Melvin Gordon's future
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/30/chargers-add-wattage-to-melvin-gordons-future/

Gehlken UTSD: Chargers release Mike Scifres, draft Drew Kaser
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/30/chargers-draft-drew-kaser-mike-scifres/

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers' Kelly finds a QB but Baalke doesn't veer from draft routine
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article74942837.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Biggest 49ers draft takeaway: Kaepernick is staying ... right?
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-draft-Louisiana-Tech-QB-Driskel-in-sixth-7385792.php?t=e0a43b99f27d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers wrap up draft with royalty
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-wrap-up-draft-with-royalty-7386091.php?t=78f7f5e14f7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks bolster key needs on Day 3 of NFL Draft
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-trade-up-to-select-maryland-dt-quinton-jefferson-in-nfl-draft/

Calkins Seattle Times: Seahawks fans have reason to root for NFLDraft2016 pick Alex Collins
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-fans-have-a-reason-to-root-for-nfl-draft-pick-alex-collins/

TENNESSEE
Vrentas MMQB: What does a first-year GM do with a bounty of picks from trading out of No. 1? Tennesses’s Jon Robinson picked a bunch of big, strong players to build a team that will play physical football for the long haul. His model isn’t bad: His old team, New England
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/04/30/nfl-titans-first-draft-under-jon-robinson

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans build around Marcus Mariota in 10-pick draft
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/04/30/titans-build-around-marcus-mariota-10-pick-draft/83749554/

Rexrode The Tennessean: For the Titans, the 2016 draft was more about cauliflowers than brownies
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/2016/04/30/rexrode-titans-take-long-way-home/83750312/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans lineman Taylor Lewan: 'I'm not a right tackle
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/04/30/titans-lineman-taylor-lewan-m-not-right-tackle/83762586/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins make seven selections, secure future picks, ‘feel good’ about draft
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-make-seven-selections-secure-future-picks-feel-good-about-2016-nfl-draft/2016/04/30/491cb3ec-0e18-11e6-a6b6-2e6de3695b0e_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Thanks to smart roster-building, Redskins can let their draftees develop slowly
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/thanks-to-smart-roster-building-redskins-can-let-their-draftees-develop-slowly/2016/04/30/45b94062-0e18-11e6-a6b6-2e6de3695b0e_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter