Gosder Cherilus

Sam Farmer's NFL mock draft: Where's USC quarterback Matt Barkley?

2013-04-06 18:13:00

So Manti T'eo goes in the first round, but USC's Matt Barkley doesn't? With less than three weeks to go before the NFL draft, that's a distinct possibility. The Times projects four safeties, two guards and the controversial Notre Dame linebacker to go...

Biggest position battle looming at Lions OTAs? Jason Fox vs. Corey Hilliard at right tackle

2013-05-14 11:34:02

When the Detroit Lions open Organized Team Activities next week, the biggest position battle will be at right tackle. Gosder Cherilus is gone after five seasons, off to Indianapolis as a free agent, and Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard are in a two-man...

Lions' Rodney Austin showing major improvement in second year

2013-05-14 04:34:02

The second time was better than the first for Rodney Austin. Last year, Austin attended Detroit Lions rookie minicamp as an undrafted free agent from tiny Elon University. He played guard the first day, center the second, and Lions coach Jim Schwartz...

BRIEF: Report: Tackle Winston Justice visiting Lions today

2013-05-08 08:14:02

Free agent tackle Winston Justice is scheduled to visit the Detroit Lions today, according to a tweet from Jason La Canfora of cbssports.com. The Dallas Cowboys also have been in contact with Justice, according to the report. Justice, 28, started 12...

Bears' NFC North rivals aren't standing still

2013-05-04 13:28:00

The Bears might have improved their pass protection in the NFL draft, but they might not have moved closer to winning the NFC North. The reason is each of their division rivals may have improved their pass rush. That's why the Bears' selection of Kyle...

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:...

Colts add some "nasty" to the offensive line

2013-04-27 09:14:02

It's safe to say last year was the flashy NFL Draft for the Indianapolis Colts, led by Andrew Luck and offensive firepower. So far, this year is a blue-collar march. After picking Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner with their first-round pick...

Thornton the next piece in Pagano's vision

2013-04-27 02:54:03

Near the end of a joyous conference call with local media late Friday night, Hugh Thornton was asked what comes to his mind when he hears the words Indianapolis Colts. "I think of champions," the former Illinois offensive lineman said without...

Luck, Colts ready for 2nd round through NFL

2013-04-17 16:47:00

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwayne Allen walked into the Colts locker room Wednesday wearing his favorite blue-and-white T-shirt that read: Here Come The Horses. It's a message that is far more believable more this April than it was last spring and it's a...

Tight end might be Bears' top target in free agency

2013-03-08 00:00:00

As the Bears have combed through the free agent left tackles, they undoubtedly have noticed the group has thinned out like the hair on Brian Urlacher's head. The Broncos put the franchise tag on Ryan Clady. The Chiefs did the same to Brandon Albert. And...

Hoping Bears play 'What's My Line?' in free agency

2013-03-12 07:16:00

Now comes NFL free agency, or as it’s known at Halas Hall, “Where my offensive tackle?’’ Even before Tuesday’s 3 p.m. kickoff to free agency, the Bears were one of several teams mentioned in the Jake Long sweepstakes....

Bushrod signing tackles Bears' protection problem

2013-03-12 16:39:00

Of all the tackles who made it to free agency, Jermon Bushrod clearly was the best fit for the Chicago Bears. He was the only one who the Bears could reasonably hope to perform at a high level at the left tackle position for the next five plus years....

Original pick: Traded to the Lions (via the Chiefs), who took Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College New pick: Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State Outside of Percy Harvin, the Vikings have little else at the wide receiver position.

2012-10-11 00:00:00

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