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03/09/2010

St. Louis Rams have first pick and no choice but to get a QB

Marc Bulger
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The St. Louis Rams thought they had a quarterback in 2006. But injuries and a descending offensive cast have doomed Marc Bulger. It's time to for them to get a quarterback in the draft, writes Rick Gosselin in this week's Inside the NFL.

03/11/2010

Merlin Olsen, former NFL MVP and TV actor, dies at 69
SALT LAKE CITY – Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in Little House on the Prairie , NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69.

Suspected gang member found guilty in murder of ex-Broncos CB Darrent Williams
Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year's Eve outing three years ago.

03/09/2010

Terrell Owens says he will meet with Bengals
Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.

03/07/2010

Former Cowboy Fujita leaves New Orleans for Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Scott Fujita and offensive lineman Tony Pashos, both unrestricted free agents, to multiyear contracts Sunday.

Former Cowboy Ferguson suspended for eight games by NFL
Free agent Jason Ferguson, a veteran nose tackle most recently with the Miami Dolphins, has been suspended for the first eight games of next season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

03/06/2010

Combine review: Undersized DEs growing on NFL coaches
Jerry Hughes and Sergio Kindle were two of the best defensive ends in college football last season. But their NFL draft stock is likely to hinge on their ability to change positions, writes Rick Gosselin.

03/05/2010

Steelers' Roethlisberger being investigated in sexual assault allegation
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday.

03/03/2010

Pro Bowl back to Hawaii, not Super Bowl players
Indianapolis president Bill Polian was upset the NFL was making his Pro Bowl players fly in for the all-star game in Miami Gardens a day before their teammates because it messed with the team's schedule.

03/02/2010

Bob Kap, innovator in kicking approach who helped bring soccer style to NFL, dies
Every time a kicker does the lineup shuffle of two steps back and two steps to the side, think of Bob Kap. Kap had a decided impact on football in general and the Dallas. He died in his sleep Saturday in Ottawa, Ontario. He was 87. Cowboys in particular.

02/27/2010

Combine is not for everybody
Jim Cordle has attended the Ohio State pro days since he was a junior in high school seven years ago. He has watched as 49 Buckeyes closed the deal on their NFL draft selections, including 13 in the first round.

Colt McCoy won't throw at combine, but he can make a pitch
Colt McCoy won't throw at the NFL combine. But he can sell.

Spokesman says NFL could change overtime format for playoff games
An NFL spokesman said Saturday the league could change its overtime format for playoff games at a meeting next month.

Bills decline to offer ex-Cowboy Terrell Owens a contract
Terrell Owens is on the market after the Buffalo Bills announced Saturday they do not plan to offer him a contract.

02/25/2010

NFL enters an era of no salary cap
A new frontier begins next week for the NFL as a season with no salary cap gets under way. Although some checks are in place to discourage wild spending, the payrolls of big-revenue teams could dwarf others around the league.

02/24/2010

NFLPA executive director says 2010 likely to be uncapped season
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith says in a memo to players and their agents that it is likely no new collective bargaining agreement will be reached and the upcoming season will be played without a salary cap.

03/01/2009

NFL blog: Live chat: Rick Gosselin answers your questions about the Super Bowl and the Pro Football HOF

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, a former Highland Park standout, was one of 330 players evaluated at the NFL combine last month.
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford, a former Highland Park standout, was one of 330 players evaluated at the NFL combine last month.

There's no such thing as an off-season for the NFL. Rick Gosselin keeps you updated on the latest developments – and gets you prepared for the draft – on our NFL blog.

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