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NFC East Preseason All-American list

2013-05-19 16:24:02

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Packers' draft pick Jones ready to make a point

2013-05-18 00:00:00

The demand seems simple enough. In today's NFL, teams need large, athletic defensive linemen. As the spread offense proliferates, defenses must dot the field with multiple defensive backs. And more players on the back end means fewer players up front....

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel On the Packers column

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Ted Thompson has had some excellent drafts in Green Bay over the years, but it could be argued that 2009 was his finest. Yes, 2009, when the gnashing of teeth from National Football League general managers over the paucity of top-rated players was...

NFC North: Grading each team's offseason

2013-04-29 01:34:02

Now that free agency and the NFL draft are over, how have each of the NFC North teams done in preparing for the 2013 season? Ben Goessling, the Pioneer Press' Vikings and NFL beat writer, graded each team on its offseason. CHICAGO BEARS KEY ADDITIONS:...

NFL players team up for good cause

2013-04-29 08:14:02

Before they arrived at Nanticoke High School, Will Johnson had never participated in a charity basketball game while Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie played in plenty. But whether it was the first time or they do this all the time, those NFL players found...

Giants Draft Wrap: Syracuse Teammates Justin Pugh,QB Ryan Nassib In Fold

2013-04-28 07:04:00

Giants general manager Jerry Reese has a reputation for using the "best available" approach to stockpile his roster with talent that falls into his lap on draft day. There's no telling exactly where the Giants had Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh on...

NFL Draft grades

2013-04-28 00:00:00

* compensatory selection Arizona Cardinals B 1 (7) Jonathan Cooper, g, North Carolina 2 (45) Kevin Minter, lb, LSU 3 (69) Tyrann Mathieu, db, LSU 4 (103) Alex Okafor, lb, Texas 4 (116) Earl Watford, g, James Madison 5 (140) Stepfan Taylor,...

Giants Could Realize Big Steal With Johnathan Hankins

2013-04-26 18:58:08

The New York Giants are only 14 months removed from their most recent Super Bowl title, but general manager Jerry Reese clearly sees the need to infuse the roster with young talent in the trenches. After selecting offensive lineman Justin Pugh in the...

Giants stay physical, select big DT Johnathan Hankins in 2nd round

2013-04-27 00:24:03

The rest of the league can have its spreads and pistols and run options. The Giants seem intent on turning back the clock on the NFL by a few decades. For the second day in a row they grabbed a big-bodied player who should help them control the line...

Eagles' defensive needs are multifold

2013-04-23 18:49:00

— To "shock the world," as new Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga promised right after signing a free-agent contract last month, the Eagles will first have to have a defense that fits together. As they head to the start of this...

Defensive end Datone Jones in a rush to be good

2013-04-24 00:00:00

He saw the wreckage J.J. Watt left behind. It didn't matter how many blockers tilted Watt's direction. His 2012 season was a crime scene of batted balls, sacks and salutes. In one year, Watt broke the mold of a 3-4 defensive end. So Datone Jones, a...

Reshaping of Eagles' defense still in progress

2013-04-12 18:55:00

— Brandon Graham has always been a stand-up guy. But literally? This year, we'll find that out about the fourth-year Philadelphia Eagle who is trying to fit into his third pro defensive system. Defensive end or linebacker? Graham says he...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins (97) celebrates tackling Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.

2012-10-28 00:00:00

The Eagles' Cullen Jenkins recovers a fumble by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, while offensive tackle Michael Oher also tries to make the recovery.

2012-09-16 00:00:00

With Aaron Rodgers and arguably the NFL's elite receiving corps, the Packers knew their offense was in good hands so general manager Ted Thompson focused on defense. Nick Perry (above) has the athleticism to complement another former USC Trojan, Clay Matthews, coming off the edge.

2012-04-26 00:00:00