NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Luck knew exactly where he was heading and the daunting task he faces.
Archive for: April 26th, 2012
Colts select Luck, Redskins nab RG3 to open draft
Stewart Mandel: Outdated and unpopular, BCS finally embraces playoff plan
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — We gather here today to pay our respects to a fallen regime. The two-team BCS National Championship Game, college football’s annually frustrating, fascinating and infuriating culmination, will soon cease to exist. Any lingering doubts were put to rest Thursday following three days of commissioner meetings here at the Westin Diplomat.
Giants end first round with running back David Wilson
A fast-paced first round of the 2012 NFL draft came to an end with the Super Bowl champion New York Giants selecting Virginia Tech running back David Wilson. Giants G.M. Jerry Reese has a well-earned reputation for building the Giants’ roster through the draft, and Wilson appears to be just the right kind of pick:…
Mets’ Pelfrey likely needs Tommy John surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets starter Mike Pelfrey has a partial tear in his right elbow and is “99 percent” certain he will have reconstructive Tommy John surgery that will sideline him until next year.
Bucs trade back into first round to get Doug Martin
LeGarrette Blount dodged a bullet when the Buccaneers missed out on Trent Richardson, but he’s still going to have some competition this summer. The Bucs traded back into the first round to select Boise State running back Doug Martin with the 31st overall pick. The move will either make him a complement to Blount or…
Niners draft Illinois speedster A.J. Jenkins at No. 30
The 49ers caught flak for “overdrafting” defensive end Aldon Smith and cornerback Chris Culliver in the first and third rounds, respectively, last April. Their 2012 first-round pick will also be billed as a reach, though coach Jim Harbaugh and G.M. Trent Baalke have earned the benefit of the doubt. With the 30th pick in the…
At least seven teams had Bruce Irvin in top 15
Mel Kiper called the decision of the Seahawks to take West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin with the 15th pick in the draft “mind boggling.” It shouldn’t have been. Per a league source, at least seven teams had Irvin rated as one of the top 15 players available in the draft. It’s no coincidence that…
Vikings trade back into first round, get Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have made their second first-round pick of the 2012 NFL draft, and it’s Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith. The Vikings traded up with the Ravens for the pick to select Smith, and between Smith and fourth overall pick Matt Kalil, the Vikings have to be very pleased with what they’ve been able…
Packers take Nick Perry with 28th pick
The Packers went back to the same place they got Clay Matthews to add some pass rush to their defense. With the 28th pick of the first round, the Packers selected USC defensive end/linebacker Nick Perry. Perry showed speed, strength and explosiveness at the combine, something that went very nicely with the 9.5 sacks he…
Bengals draft guard Kevin Zeitler at No. 27
The Cincinnati Bengals dropped out of the 21st pick in a trade down with New England. Back on the clock at No. 27, the Bengals drafted guard Kevin Zeitler out of Wisconsin. Zeitler isn’t a great athlete, but he is a mauling run blocker who played in a Wisconsin system that annually produces solid offensive…
