Draft day rumors

Written by Chris Kolb | Posted on 25 April 2009

 

Topics: NFL Draft, NFL News


I could spend all day long posting a different thread for each bit of info I’m hearing, but I figure you fine folks don’t have time for that this afternoon, so we’re going to keep it all locked in right here. I’ll be chatting live on the FanSided.com LIVE Blog all afternoon as well, so be sure stay in their as well.

Oh yeah… just in case you haven’t checked it out yet, we’ve finally made the move to Twitter, so be sure to check us out over there if you get a chance. We’ll be posting every pick as well as all the news we hear (or see), and that gives you the fan the best chance at staying up to date through all of today’s madness.

2:50 pm CST: John Clayton (ESPN) is reporting that Hines Ward has signed a four year extension in Pittsburgh for $22 million

2:20 pm CST: Hold off on that Matt Cassel deal folks… Peter King is reporting it’s not finished yet.

1:38 pm CST: If the ‘Skins stick it out at #13 overall, look for them to take USC LB  Rey Maualuga, especially if Mark Sanchez is off the board.

1:28m CST: Apparently, the Chiefs are going all out to trade down from the #3 overall pick, even going so far as to offer the Lions their pick for Detroit picks later in round one and in round two.

1:18 pm CST: Show me the MONEY!!! NFL Network is reporting that Chiefs QB Matt Cassel has just agreed to a six year extension that will guarantee him at least $36 million.

1:00 pm CST: Two hours out, and the rumors are already starting to fly… Here’s a rundown of what we’ve heard so far.

  • Atlanta is locked on USC LB Brian Cushing and will definitely take him if he’s available when they pick at #24 overall

 

About the Author

Chris Kolb is the founder of NFL News & Rumors and is currently the lead writer for the site as well. A passionate fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox since his childhood, Chris has been writing extensively since 2005. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, KFFL, Arrowhead Addict, and Associated Content.

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